Sheldon Plan to Edit Topeka Daily Capital Draws Clergy
Chicago ministers debate Rev. Charles M. Sheldon's plan to edit the Topeka Daily Capital for a week in March to test pure journalism. Proponents cite religious aims. critics call it an advertising stunt and doubt lasting success. The event follows earlier experiments in Montreal and the east with mixed results.
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Death of the Duke of Teck ends London social season
The Duke of Teck aged 68 died after insanity since his wife's death and a paralysis attack. Court mourning begins, ending London society’s social season. the duke, husband of Princess Mary of Cambridge, had a noted military career. Also reports include a weather forecaster’s bicycle accident in Washington and a denial of Webster Davis’s diplomatic mission.
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Ferry retorts on Pingree threat to name rival for governor
Dexter M Ferry dismisses Pingree’s pledge to bolt the GOP if Ferry is the nominee. He says Pingree may run as an independent but would have to face his record as governor. Ferry insists his stance was clear in Tonio speech and challenges Pingree’s logic.
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Market summaries show mixed livestock and grain quotes
Chicago hogs and cattle markets report receipts and price ranges across pig parlor, light and heavy packing hogs, choice to common steers, heifers and bulls. East Buffalo and St Louis grain sections list varied prices for wheat corn and rye with regional quotes.
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Continuous Fighting as British Progress Stalls in Natal
Durant dispatches from Spearman's Camp describe slow progress as Lord Buller and Warren's forces press through heavy Boer positions near Ladysmith. A Boer prisoner claims three months to reach the city while Dundonald's flying column plays a cautious left flank.
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Change in Iowa law on municipal water works ownership
Sioux City residents show keen interest in a pending Iowa Legislature bill to alter state law governing water works plants in first class cities. The water works issue has heated debate for two years and a constitutional validity suit awaits a state Supreme Court ruling.
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Marriage by matchmaking turns brief life partnership
In Moundsville West Virginia Christian D Kleiner a 75 year old sought a lifelong mate and paid $25 to a local matchmaker. The agent transported Kleiner to Miltonsburg Ohio where he met Barbara Yockeoy 55. They wed hours later with no prior acquaintance.
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Campfield case ends without verdict after costly trial
Oshkosh Wis Jan 23 The jury failed to reach a verdict on John Campfield charged with the murder of Alphonse Sandon Aug 30 1908 The panel stood seven to five for conviction on the main charge and ten to two for forgery The court discharged the jury noting further trial would be useless and the case has cost the state 40000 dollars
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Called His Own Funeral Sermon in Eaton Pastor Dies
Rev Charles Harvey longtime Methodist pastor at Eaton spoke last Sunday of dying before the next Sunday. He fell ill at home with fever and died early Saturday at age 58 after thirty seven years in the ministry.
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Smallpox Epidemic Declared Mild by Illinois Health Officials
Dr. Egan, secretary of the Illinois state board of health, issues a pamphlet to physicians noting the present epidemic is smallpox but in a mitigated form. The board emphasizes distinguishing unmitigated from mild smallpox and warns against denying the situation. In Milwaukee, Leroy Secor pleads guilty to embezzling 17000 from Goodrich Transportation and awaits requisition papers as he plans to return home and face punishment.
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Pritchard and Money Morgan clash over negro vote issue
In Washington on January 28 the senate heard Senator Pritchard condemn plans to disfranchise voters in North Carolina while Tillman and Money sparred over negro postmasters and race language. Chandler pressured Money who evaded a Mississippi election question amid their sharp exchange.
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Missouri Loses Bid To Halt Drainage Canal
The Supreme Court rejected Missouri's bid for a temporary restraining order to close the Chicago drainage canal. The court granted leave to file the bill and set a April 2 service date to Gov Tanner and drainage board leaders. Local officials urged immediate action, but the court cited lack of jurisdiction and due notice requirements.
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Wage Increases At A Pardee & Co Collieries
Hazleton Pennsylvania January 28 notice was given yesterday at the collieries of A Pardee and Co of a 2 percent wage increase for 1500 employees. Next month another 2 percent advance will be made.
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