Home Rule Bill Passes Commons Amid Turbulent Celebration
The Irish home rule bill won passage in the House of Commons by 868 to 258, sparking tense debate and wild demonstrations by supporters. Belfast echoed the uproar with Orangemen marching, revolvers fired, copies of the bill burned, and one man killed amid the chaos.
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London
Ireland
House of Commons
House of Lords
Gladstone
W. T Gladstone
Joseph Chamberlain
J. G. Goshen
Henry James
Asquith
Lord Lieutenant
Belfast
Fire at Eldred Block Causes Heavy Loss in Battle Creek
Fire that began in the Eldred Block, a three story business district structure in Battle Creek Michigan, spread to adjacent buildings causing an estimated loss of 200900 dollars. authorities investigated the blaze and guarded the scene. The center of the business district was affected as firefighters battled the flames.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Eldred
Risk Firms Probe Ordered by Missouri House
The Missouri House adopted a joint resolution to form a committee of three representatives and two senators to investigate insurance companies and report by March 1.
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Jefferson City
House
Tnsurance
Bonds for Beum and others in dynamite conspiracy case
The U S circuit court approved the bond for labor leader Charles N Beum and refused bonds for four others after District Attorney Miller of Indianapolis objected. Writs of supersedeas for Herbert Hockin were denied though he faces six years at Fort Leavenworth. Bonds for Ryan Houlihan Shupe and Reddin were set with sureties including Powers O Malley D Angrea Fitzpatrick and Kersten.
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Chicago
United Sates Circuit Court of Appeals
Charles N. Beum
Indianapolis
Miller
Herbert Hockin
Fort Leavenworth
Hockin
Mr. Miller
Frank M. Ryan
Richard H. Houlihan
William S. Shupe
William E. Reddin
Milwaukee
Ryan
Houlihan
Shupe
Reddin
John Powers
Pat O'Malley
Joseph D'Angrea
John E. Fitzpatrick
Samuel Kersten
2500 Miles for Wireless: Sayville to Germany Achieved
New York reports wireless communication between Sayville and Nauen Germany covering 3500 miles. Atlantic Communication Co. conducted the experiment and announced success, claiming it to be the longest land and sea link on record.
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New York
Sayville
L. L
Nauen
Germany
Atlantic Communication Company
Government Allows Suffragette Deputations in Commons
London officials said the British government reversed its ban on suffragette deputations and would welcome a group of advocates in the house of commons next week.
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London
House of Commons
Jack Johnson Granted Liberty With Bail Bond Warnings
Chicago January 16. Federal Judge Carpenter released Jack Johnson under $30,000 bonds with the warning that leaving the court’s jurisdiction again will forfeit the bonds and send him to jail.
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Chicago
Jack” Johnson
Carpenter
Jailed for Desecrating Flag in Los Angeles
Joseph Colich an Austrian was convicted of desecrating the American flag and given a 100 day jail sentence in police court in Los Angeles on January 17.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Colich
Quinn in Serious Condition at Massachusetts General
Cambridge January 15 Harvard coach and trainer William F. E. Quinn was removed from his home to Massachusetts General Hospital. His condition is serious.
French physicist unveils faster photo-telegraphic system
A French physicist has devised an improved photo-telegraphic apparatus that transmits photographs and drawings over telephone wires in four minutes. The breakthrough promises rapid remote image transfer and could impact communication technology and visual news exchange.
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Paris
Miscegenation Law Proposed in Ohio
Rep Reppert of Cincinnati introduced a bill in the Ohio house to prohibit marriage between whites and negroes or Chinese, citing disgust with Jack Johnson’s conduct. The proposal aims to enforce racial endogamy within the state.
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Columbus
Jack Johnson
Representative Reppert
Cincinnati
Mrs Cornwallis West Denies Divorce Suit Rumor
London reports that Mrs George Cornwallis West reacted with fury denying a divorce suit after returning to London. She called the rumor an abominable lie and stamped in indignation.
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London
George Cornwallis West
Action Aimed at Ettor by Hotel Men’s Association
New York January 14 counsel for the Hotel Men's association will file statements with District Attorney Whitman to press action against labor agitator Joseph J Ettor. The charges stem from Ettor's mass meeting address urging strikers to render unsafe food handling by union members a tactic aimed at capitalists.
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New York
Hotel Men's Association
Whitman
Joseph J. Ettor
Ettor
King's Relative Breaks Arm in Riding Accident
Madrid January 14 Don Fernando Meria brother in law of King Alfonso fell from his horse and broke one of his arms in an accident reported from the capital He is a relative of the king and the incident is described in the local brief.
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Madrid
Fernando Meria
Alfonso
Sugar Tariff Reform Weighs in at House Hearing
American Sugar Refining urged a reduced tariff on sugar with a small duty on refined sugar and kept color standards. They warned abolition would end Cuba reciprocity and trigger a price slump harming Louisiana and eastern beet sugar while hurting Hawaiian production. Proponents argue savings to consumers. opponents warn revenue loss and domestic industry damage.
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Washington
American Sugar Refining Company
House
Ways and Means Committee
Customs House
Edwin F. Atkins
Atkins
Cuba
United States
Europe
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Porto Rico
Philippine
Mr. Atkins
Frank C. Lowrey
New York
B. M. Fernald
Maine
National Canners’ Association
William A. Jamison
Brooklyn
Arbuckle Brothers
Democrats
Congress
Horsehead John Kills Woman Then Ends Own Life
In Pueblo Colorado on January 17 Lysander L Johnson eighty two a Boyhood friend of Mark Twain and pilot on the Mississippi shot and killed Mrs Mary Murray forty and then killed himself. Johnson who claimed a close association with Twain recounted their shared river work and friendship.
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Pueblo
Colo
Lysander L. Johnson
Mark Twain
Hannibal
Twain
Horsehead John
Mary Murray
Johnson
Mississippi River
May Settle Big Strike In New York Dress Guild
New York January 17 reports a planned early settlement of the dress and shirtwaist workers strike. An arbitration plan is arranged between the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union and the Manufacturers' Association, with possible return to work on Monday.
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New York
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Manufacturers’ Association
Man Dies Upon Finding Lost Son in Enid
Enid Oklahoma January 16 J A Raiders sixty years old of Greenville Kentucky collapsed and died after spotting his son who had left home years earlier and whom he had been seeking.
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Enid
Okla
J. A. Raiders
Greenville
Suggestive Sunday School Questions on Man's First Sin
Series of study prompts by Rev Dr Linscott dated January 19 1918 on Genesis 3 covering serpent misrepresentation, Eve and Adam culpability, the nature of temptation, consequences of sin, and views on work and curses with a transition to Cain and Abel for the following week.
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DR. Linscott
Adam
Eve
Cain and Abel
Church Meeting Schedule and Services Ad
The notice lists church activities throughout Sunday with class at 9, Sunday school at 9 45, morning service at 11, Junior League at 3, Epworth League at 6, and evening service at 7. Rev U B Smith is the pastor and invites all.
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Epworth
U. 8. Smith
Sabbath schedule from church service note
Sabbath school at 10 oclock with morning service at 11. Young People meeting at 6 15. Rev S E Greer is the pastor.
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Young People
S. E. Greer
Church Service Times and Invitation in Parish Notice
A church schedule lists services at 11 a m and 7 a m on Sunday with Sunday school at 2 30 p m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Rev D W Brown is the pastor and invites all to attend.
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D. W. Brown
Sermon at Second United Presbyterian Church This Evening
Preaching service at the Second United Presbyterian church at 7 30 this evening with an invitation to all. Rev. S E Greer will deliver the sermon.
First United Presbyterian Service Schedule
Sabbath school opens at 9 45 with a morning service at 11 Miss Rose Minner missionary to Egypt speaks on medical missions at that hour Junior meeting at 4 and senior at 6 Evening service at 7 led by Rev W C Fisher pastor
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First United Presbyterian
Second United Presbyterian Weekday Worship Series
Public worship at 11 with Senior Endeavor at 6 and Evening services at 7. Morning and evening preaching by Rev. W. R. Sawhill. Services conducted by Rev. Hugh B. Speer of Omaha Nebraska will be held each evening next week starting at 7 30. All are invited to these services.
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Second United Presbyterian
W. R. Sawhill
Hugh B. Speer
Omaha
Neb
First Baptist Bible School and Services Schedule
Morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 with the pastor speaking at both. Bible school at 9 30. Exercises with diplomas. Young People’s hour at 6. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 for prayer fellowship and reception of members. Homey church extends a cordial welcome to all.
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Bible School
First Church of Christ Sabbath Services Notice
Corner of Towa Avenue and Jefferson Street invites all to Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the subject Life and the Golden Text Rev 22:17 Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely A Wednesday meeting at 7 45 p m and a free reading room open Wednesday 2 30 to 4 30 p m at the church building.
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Towa Avenue
Jefferson Street
Grice Hill Moravian Grace Hill Sunday Services
Grace Hill Iowa plans Sunday events with a 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning service Lord's Supper observed invitation extended. Evening sermon at 7 p m The Name Sacred Matt 6 9 second in series. Catechetical class at 1 30 p m Rev A deG Vogier pastor.
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Grice Hill Moravian
Grace Hill
Iowa
A. Deg
Vogier
Justor
The Simple Life Dining from a Can
Corinne Rockwell Swain presents a humorous vignette about a household pantry scene. The poem itemizes common foods and beverages as a playful list from a can as family members observe.
Sweaters to be Awarded Tonight at High School Gym
This evening at the Commercial club gymnasium twelve football squad members will receive sweaters from Principal Loose for earnest effort and training. The presentation precedes the Washington versus Brighton high schools basketball game, with the high school athletic association donating the sweaters. The Brighton town versus Bruisers game has been cancelled. the high school game will be the sole event.
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Commercial Club
Washington
Brighton
High School Athletic Association
Brighton Town
Bruisers
Delicate Children Letter Endorses Vinel Tonic
A Bloomfield New Jersey mother praises Vinel tonic for her seven year old with a six week cold and weakness. She claims Vinel quickens recovery and sustains strength during whooping cough with cod liver oil and iron. Sherman Bros Druggists Washington Iowa endorse the product with a guarantee.
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Mra
Kk. W. Copper
Bloomfield
Vinel
Sherman Bros., Druggists
Washington
Iowa
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Heal Backache and Kidney Ailments
Mrs J M Findley of Lyons Ga says Foley Kidney Pills cured her backache rheumatism and bladder irregularities. The ad touts the pills as the best kidney and bladder medicine and highlights positive healing qualities of each ingredient.
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J. M. Findley
Lyons
Advi
Beginning of the devil’s record and the first sin
Rev. Stearns surveys Genesis 3 and Revelation 20, tracing the devil’s first appearance, temptation, and humanity’s fall. The lesson links sin, redemption, and restoration with Christ’s ultimate victory, noting the shedding of blood for clothing and the promise of salvation through the seed of the woman.
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God
Devil
Satan
Jesus
Adam
Christ
John
Eve
Golgotha
Pilate
Rom
Tarrisburg
How Any Woman Can Cure Indigestion
An ad promotes MI-DNA Stomach Tablets as a women focused remedy offering prompt relief and strengthening stomach walls. It claims improved digestion, nutrient supply to muscles and nerves, and overall health benefits with Lemmon's Pharmacy guaranteeing the 50 cent tablets.
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Lemmon’s
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D. D
Methodist
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First Baptist
First Church of Christ
Corinne Rockweil Swain
D. M. Stearns
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