Congress Closes Day with Broad Claim Votes Amid Delays
Washington January 31 Yesterday marked the last private claim day of the session as the House advanced forty five bills in committee of the whole. Payne and allies fought to block many, while old Civil War era balances and claims for mail costs and stamps lost resurfaced. A quorum delay forced a recess to 10:30 a.m. today as absentees were summoned.
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Friends of the Claims
Washington considers money standard shift with silver nations
The executive branch pushes ahead on adjusting currency ratios with silver-using states in the Orient and Mexico and China notes urging unity. President seeks authority to lend U S support, while Secs Root and Hay weigh Philippine currency and broader trade aims. A three member commission may be appointed to participate in an international money conference.
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China
Mexico
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Central America
Venezuela Debt Row Draws United States and France Into Fray
Washington notes a developing dispute over Venezuelan debt with the United States and France pushing a settlement while Britain and Germany press blockades. France objects to prior payment rules and delays in negotiated agreements.
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United States
France
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Uncle Sam
Ambiguous May Hopes Show Bowen’s Energy in Venezuela Issue
The text notes Bowen’s energetic stance against the allies in a Venezuela dispute and mentions France preparing representations that will take time, with a distant resolution to the trouble and an uncertain end in the future.
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Moties Plan 500000 Child Transport to St Louis Expo
Ja dan 31 articles of incorporation led by Waller World's Pate School Ex. curslon club to arrange transport for 500000 or more school children to the St. Louis exposition next year. John BR. Waller of Rockford president. Des Moines offices planned. Rail rate around 7.40. Twenty four acre grant secured on exposition grounds. dormitories planned. 10000 children on grounds at all times.
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Exposition Grounds
St. Louis
Woman attempts suicide by carbolic acid in hotel
Mrs Lillian Eliaschew of Cayuga Ind attempts self harm in Hotel Grace, drinking carbolic acid after feeling unworthy of her husband’s love. Saved by husband’s prompt medical aid, she remains in serious condition at county hospital. wedding occurred earlier this week at Lessinghall West Taylor Street.
Two Women Deny Theft Charges After Confession Claim
Arthur Yorkdale testifies that Miss Baeid confessed assisting in taking money from the firm. Both women deny the charges.
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Governor Declines Pardons Amid Protests for Andrews
Lansing January 41. Governor Bliss says letters urging pardon or parole for Frank C. Andrews, serving fifteen years in Jackson, have arrived but offer no formal application. He notes protests without consideration of pardon or parole on current showing. In Alton Illinois Riley P Owens, a prominent attorney, vanishes on January 26 after trip with wife Fannie Lamb.
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Jerseyville
St. Louis
Parke County Tax Ferret Contract Upheld
The appellate court ruled that a Parke county contract paying tax ferrets half of taxes paid on concealed property was not illegal or void and that a taxpayer cannot challenge such paid allowances from the county treasurer for services rendered under the agreement.
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Parke County
Markets Summary From Chicago and Other Cities
Chicago market notes show hog receipts of 24 000 with varied prices from 60 to 71 for different hog lots and cattle receipts around 4 000 with mixed steer and cow quotations. East Buffalo and St Louis reports include oat and corn prices, while Detroit notes a Polish seminary strike and a judge’s death in Lawrenceburg Indiana in late January.
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Moat Buffalo
St. Louis
Indiana Sailor Rear Admiral Henry Taylor Honored by Indiana
Governor Durbin informs St Rear Admiral Henry Taylor that the Indiana legislature has honored him and invited him to Indianapolis on February 28 to receive the sword presented by Indiana. The admiral accepts the invitation.
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Durbin
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Post Office Bill Aims to Prevent Mail Robbery
The house committee on postoffices and post roads authorized a favorable report on Gardner of Michigan's bill to prevent robbing the mail. It provides a system of post check notes exchangeable at money order post offices and banks.
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House Committee On
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Michigan
Father of the Senate Jones to be succeeded by Newlands
Senator John P. Jones of Nevada, known as the father of the United States Senate, will be succeeded March 4 by Francis G. Newlands. Jones has served in the Senate since 1873.
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Iowa Supervisors elect association officers in Davenport
Davenport Jan 31 The Iowa Association of Boards of Supervisors met on Thursday and elected officers. President is F. T. Morris of Polk County secretary N. B. Carnall Polk County and treasurer H. C. Brandis Potawatomi County.
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Montpelier man dies from gunshot in Missouri resort quarrel
Harry O'Donnell 25 of Montpelier Indiana died in Armstrong Missouri from a bullet wound received yesterday during a quarrel with Negroes at a Negro resort in Fayette Missouri authorities said.
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Minnesota House Backs Tariff Repeal on Lumber
The Minnesota House adopted a senate resolution urging senators and representatives to support repeal of the lumber tariff, arguing it violates the principle of protection. The move was reported from St Paul dated January 31.
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Fire destroys Isabelle Manufacturing skirt and shirtwaist plant
A Thursday fire in Janesville Wisconsin completely destroyed the Isabelle Manufacturing company skirt and shirtwaist factory. The loss amounts to $25 000 with partial insurance coverage.
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State fair to be held in Pontiac this year
PontiacMichigan January 31 The directors of the state fair met and decided to hold this year's fair in Pontiac After this year a permanent location will be decided upon Carolina
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Tribute to late Senator McMillan consumes senate day
Washington January 31 The senate spent the full day on routine business and a solemn tribute to the late Senator McMillan of Michigan.
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Chicago Crime Report Links Several Local Cases
Sherwood Lewis, son of a minister, sentenced to the penitentiary after being found guilty of larceny for stealing bolts of cloth. Edwin Beveridge, 13, arrested for shoplifting and placed in juvenile custody. Mrs. Jennie Nelson, former cashier, held to the grand jury for alleged embezzlement of 850 dollars from N J Sandberg Furniture Co. Mae Buerd, former employee, described without further detail.
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Division Street
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Sheldon
Mae Buerd
Farmers' Co-Operative Grain and Live Stock group organized in Kansas
A Kansas branch of the Farmers' Co-Operative Grain and Live Stock association has been formed. It plans to build or acquire elevators at key points in Kansas and nearby areas to buy grain directly from farmers and distribute profits to stockholders. John E. Mills of Port Huron is named defendant in a Port Huron divorce suit filed by his wife Cora M. Mills, with Minnie Kent of Ann Arbor listed as co respondent. Miss Kemn, famed for beauty, has known Mills for six years.
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Ann Arbor
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Miners and Illinois Operators Clash at First Scale Meeting
Indianapolis January session of the joint scale committee for coal operators and miners opens with 16 miners and 16 operators. George W. Traer is named permanent chairman, Mitchell catalogs miners demands for higher wages and a 7 cent day differential, while Illinois operator Justi argues Illinois should not be bound to same terms as other states.
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Chicago
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Columbus
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Merman Justi
Iliness
Hired as a Barkeeper and Other City Briefs
Arthur Stanley Wheeler formerly of Wisconsin denied due to alleged intemperance held a bar tender post at an Avenue hotel buffet for eight dollars weekly. He was persuaded by Acting President Birge to leave for St Paul. Wheeler, 22, a Yale graduate, faced hardship. his father a professor. Also reports in Elgin of a Dundee store safe crack attempt thwarted by a preemptive lock. In Minneapolis Judge Harrison orders suit to recover forfeited bonds of ex Mayor Ames and arrest efforts. In Chicago fifteen Blackfoot Indians visit stock yards flee after blood sight. several fall ill.
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Iowa Commission Inspects World’s Fair Grounds
In St. Louis on January 31 the Iowa commission members visited the World’s Fair grounds and discussed reproducing the Iowa state capitol on the site allotted for Iowa.
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California Assembly Urges Senators to Oppose Cu Ban Treaty
The California assembly passed resolutions directing Senators Perkins and Bard to vote against the Cu ban reciprocity treaty. The Butler Bros Chicago adopts a general profit sharing plan. George B Roberts Iowa mint director reappointed by Roosevelt. James Tulloch Chicago soap maker dies after choking on meat at a restaurant. Prominond tobacco-box factory East St. Louis burns causing $100,000 loss. French battleships Gaulois and Bouvet damaged during Toulon maneuvers.
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Toulon
Don & Co. Reports Trade Steady Amid Fuel Shortage
Prosperity continues as Don & Co. notes steady domestic trade and improved railcar flow due to mild weather. The report highlights fuel constraints at furnaces, prioritization of coal and perishables by railroads, rising leather demand, and weekly failures totaling 265 in the United States and 40 in Canada compared with last year.
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Judge Rasch Case To Be Heard In Indianapolis
A meeting of the judicial administration of the State War association is to consider Judge Rasch of Evansville. He allegedly accepted funds from men seeking appointments to prices in his court and refused to resign. Resolutions urging resignation from Vanderburgh County and Evansville officials have been ignored. Impeachment actions are planned with Representative Lehreeder of Mooneeite leading the resolution.
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Gluttonous Sums and Fines in Antiquity and 16th Century Limits
The text lists ancient figures like Apicius and Seneca with fortunes from 2 000 to 16 500 000, notes Antony's 73 500 000 public money squandered, and Caligula’s 11 million office debts. It cites 1566 household fines for servants, dinner-entry bans during meals, and penny penalties for minor infractions, reflecting early moral accounting and social control.
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Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription touted for uterine disease
A letter from Mrs. McKenzie asserts uterine disease causes headaches and side pain and praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. The ad claims the medicines cure female ailments and invites sick women to consult by mail, offering free advice and a medical adviser book for stamps.
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Lorway Mines
Cape Breton Co
Nova Scotia
Sweden Moves to Nationalize Mines Amid Copper and Iron Rise
London reports strong British interest as Sweden contemplates government nationalization of copper and iron mines to curb foreign influence. Swedish officials consider taxing ore and expanding state control, with Norsk and Norwegian firms linked to large copper districts in Einmarken and Norrhetien. American firms plan summer surveys and plant builds as policy shifts loom.
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Street Cars in Elkhart Strike Sparks Violence
Elkhart Indiana reports car lines battered by snowballing crowds as strikers and motormen remain out. An interurban car from Elkhart to South Bend was stoned near the city station. six to eight employees aboard sought attackers but fled. Strikers urge nonviolence. business patrons avoid transit amid fear of violence. Nearby items note Kenosha clergy aiding marriage law revival, and Iowa cases involving creditors and bank books.
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