New Men in Senate and House Fight Over Finance Bill
Washington reports rising youth in the Senate challenge veterans as Republicans seek to fix an emergency currency bill based on the Vreeland measure. A conference with the Senate is planned if needed, with Aldrich and allies under pressure as debates shift to younger lawmakers like Borah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Allison
Cullom
Aldrich
Hale
Frye
Mr. Borah
Idaho
Congress
Glycerine in Dr Bierces Golden Medical Discovery Claims
Marketing copy extols glycerine as a superior demulcent and nutritive additive in Golden Medical Discovery. It highlights relief for lingering coughs and lung symptoms, claims blood purification, and cites Dr Finley Ellingwood and Dr R V Peat. No alcohol present. promotes free booklet from Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bierce
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Med. College
Chicago
Roepageta
R. V. Pte
Buffalo
N. Y
Blue women urged to seek immediate medical attention
A historical note urges that melancholia or the blues in women is usually a sign of serious organic illness and requires prompt medical care. It cautions women with low spirits to seek professional attention rather than self treat.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Adverts for Women
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been a standard remedy for female ills. It claims to cure displacements inflammations irregularities and backache and includes testimonials from women praising its effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ellsworth
Mayville
N. Y
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia K. Pinkham
Mary J. Williams
Bridgeport
Ill
Lydia BK. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Senate Fumbles Omnibus Claims Bill as Crowding Persists
Stenographers and visitors crowded the room, blocking use by the chairman and members. The omnibus claims bill faces defeat this session as the Republican steering committee opts to defer until next winter. If no amendments are offered, Senator Fulton of Oregon suggests a potential passage. Minnesota governor supporters campaign in Denver to sway Democratic delegates, arguing Bryan may fail to secure a two thirds nomination. Bryan lacks a formal headquarters while Johnson allies operate a literary bureau in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Pensions Committee
Representative Loudenslager
New Jersey
Capitol
House
Pensions Committee
Fulton
Oregon
Senate
Johnson
Minnesota
Denver
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Toon Johnson
Chicago
Distillery Warehouse Burned in Oskaloosa May 16
A warehouse at the C. A. Aloover distillery in Oskaloosa Iowa containing 2000 barrels of whisky was destroyed by fire. The Hoover Distillery is the only one in operation in Iowa. The warehouse will be rebuilt immediately. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
C. A. Aloover
Hoover Distilery
Willie's Answer Prompts Simple Life Goal
A Chicago Record-Herald styled quip asks a preacher about Willie’s future. Willie replies simply that he will become a man, reflecting a rural or small-town sentiment on growth and responsibility. The line embodies self-directed ambition with minimal detail and a folksy tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Chicago Record-Herald
New York Central official shells out blunt railway facts
Vice President W C Brown of the New York Central outlined harsh rail realities at a conference of merchants manufacturers and shippers. He warned that without a countrywide rate increase wages would have to fall and labor would resist, leaving the industry in a sharp struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. C. Brown
New York Central Lines
Auditorium Annex
Ti Nols Manufacturers’ Association
Brown
Weather forecast by region and short changes
The official forecast notes generally fair conditions in Hiinoeis and Indiana with cooler air in the far north. Lower Michigan expects partly cloudy skies with showers in the north, while Wisconsin and Iowa are generally fair with little temperature change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiinoeis
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Report Wheat Quotes Chicago May 15
Chicago Board of Trade quotations listed for May wheat at open high low and close levels with May at 1.02, 14 higher, July 89 9 89? Sept 86. Incomplete figures obscure full settlement data and due to OCR corruption several figures appear garbled including May close and September values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
SEARI
Wheat and livestock quotes from Early May markets
A dense, OCR heavy listing from East Buffalo and Illinois markets shows live stock quotes and commodity prices. Cattle receipts and hog prices are reported with ranges for prime, good to choice, and feeder categories, alongside sheep, lambs, and calf quotations. Also included are by-sample grain prices for winter and spring wheat, oats and corn, plus hay values and maritime market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Trade Responds To Weather As May Conditions Shift
New York May 1 R G Dun Weekly Review of Trade notes weather-driven response to spring. Conditions show improved temperate climate boosting activity with some plants resuming while idle work rises elsewhere due to strikes. Mercantile collections improve though transport remains poor. 19 percent freight cars idle. Pig iron prices fall with new contracts easing, textile market remains mixed though cotton prices near minimal levels and production cuts threaten rapid restocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Manufactur
Mercantile
Bank directors raise $900000 fund to guarantee deposits
Pittsburg May 16. Following a late night meeting of Allegheny National bank directors and leaders of other large local financial institutions, a fund of 900000 was raised and will be placed in the bank to assure depositors and preserve unimpaired solidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny National Bank
Saloon License Revoked in Rock Island May 16
Mayor H. Schaffer revoked the saloon license of a Rock Island keeper. The former saloon has been converted into a soft drink establishment and Salvation Army barracks, reflecting a shift in use of the property and civic actions in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
H. ©. Schaffer
McMahon
I'S Place
Salvation Army
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Veterans of
Charles W. Arthur
Washington
Fowler
Banking and Currency Committee
New York Central Railway
Kates
Chicago Grain
J. H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison, Iowa
California
Fic Syrup Co
Chas. BH. Keck
K M. Keck
Tce
Frank K. Sage
Citizens National
Shaw, Jenkins & Co
Wm. H. Jenkins & Co
State Bank of Iowa
First National
First National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Dr. D. Arthaud
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Washington, Iowa
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's
Austin Sutherland
D. F. Macon
Telephone 317
Casey’s
RB. I
En Ay Ao
Sun
Boutwest Ideniged
Moise
Milwaukee
East Bound Pass
Southwest Limited
Iowa Central
Brighton
St.Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Mason City Mail
Twin Cities Limited
Peoria Express
Peoria Limited
A.J. Morris
A. B. Cutts
Minn
Hichester
Chichester
Clifford Thorne
Court
J. J. Kellogg
LAW
Squtm Side Square
W. NM
Butterfield
Eicher & Livingston
Charles A. Dewey
eQuity
Office
J. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
FFICE
Washington County Savings Bank
W. M. Keeley
D.C. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
J. B. Crail
BANKS
Citizens Savings Bank
Chas. H. Keck
J. M. Sproull
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Capital
Rupp
Archite
D. G. Knottnerus
Squr
ANN & Co
Washington, D
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