Grain Dealers Seek Tax Removal and Reorganization
At the Grain Dealers National Association meeting in Indianapolis 125 delegates from across the U S discussed removing the documentary tax on grain transactions and reorganizing the group. Captain M T Russell urged district associations to form a national network with state presidents sitting on the board. A car shortage committee, all Indiana delegates, was also formed as members rushed to reach New York.
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Indianapolis
Grain Dealers’ National Association
United States
Charles 8. Clark
M. T. Russell
Des. Moines
M.T. Russell
Des Mines
National Association
Indiana
Delegates press Cullom bill for interstate commerce reform
In St Louis delegates from thirty seven commercial and industrial groups adopted a memorial urging swift passage of senate bill 1489 known as Cullom's bill. They created an executive committee to direct lobbying in Washington and coordinate with state delegates to secure congressional support. A motion to form a joint study with railroad representatives was defeated amid acrimony. convention adjourned sine die. Arrest of a Suspected Burglar in Beloit Wisconsin.
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St. Louis
Senate
Cullom
Congress
Washington
Thurber
New York
W. H. Moorehouse
Toledo
Passenger car pace at a mile a minute stuns onlookers
Miss Cornelia Wetherton of Greensaptia arrived at the valliesd station in Indianapolis Sunday night as the speeding passenger car reached a frenzied pace. The event drew curious spectators and raised questions about railway speed demonstrations in late November.
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New York
Greencastle
Union Station
Indianapolis
Cornelia Wetherton
Greensaptia
Illinois Labor Federation Holds Eighteenth Convention
The Illinois Federation of Labor met in Kewanee with 150 delegates. President R. E. McLean proposed radical reforms including abolishing the president organizer post, creating a $1000 salary treasurer, moving the convention to October first Tuesday, empowering the executive board to remove neglectful officers, and setting initiation at $5. He urged repeal steps for the garnishment act and maintaining a Springfield legislative committee. care was urged in using the boycott, though its legitimacy was not in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee, Llls
Winois Federation of Labor
R. E. McLean
Federation
Springfield
London preacher James Deighton dies in Huntington
Rev. James Deighton once a friend of Spurgeon was found wandering in Huntington with mental infirmity and died at his home. Born in Wokingham in 1834 he began preaching at twenty and came to America in 1888 to serve in the Presbyterian ministry across Illinois Ohio and Indiana.
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Huntington
James Deighton
London
Spurgeon
Wokingham
Kingland
America
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Court Injunction Blocks Joliet Wire Outlet Plan
Joliet Illinois November 21 The attempt by John W Gates and the Federal Steel company to find an outlet for Joliet mill product was blocked by a restraining order issued by Judge Dibell of Will County Circuit Court. The order was secured by Cory E Robinson president of the Joliet Wire company against B E G Minnemeyer and G H and E T Schuler of Birmingham Alabama.
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Joliet, Ill
John W
Gates
Federal Steel Company
Joliet
Dibell
Will County
Cory BE. Robinson
Roof collapses on Northwestern round house in Fond du Lac
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on November 21 the roof of the old Northwestern round house collapsed under half a century of weight and light snow, burying engines Nos 529 the helper and 1048 the Princeton freight engine. No injuries reported as night staff were the only workers present. Cars are confined to the center stalls.
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Fond du Lac, Wis
Northwestern Round House
Princeton
White fish fall from clouds baffling Joliet scientists
In Joliet on November 21 a large number of small white fish appeared in various city spots after yesterday's rain. Some were found on building roofs at the steel mills, suggesting they may have dropped from the clouds.
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Joliet, Ill
First missionaries sail to Shanghai since Boxer outbreak
The steam ship China departed for the Orient with the first missionaries since the Boxer outbreak. Rev. Dr. Trowick and his Louisville bride accompany him. the couple, from Nashville and Louisville respectively, head to Shanghai.
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San Francisco
China
Orient
Trowick
Nashville
Louisville
Shanghai
Bank Robbers In Expert Plot Fail At Sperry & Warn Bank
A dozen professional thieves tried to crack Sperry and Warnmaff's Deposit bank at Ashley near Delaware. Nine guards faced gunfire while three dynamited the vault. About $15,000 cash and bank property valued at $50,000 were at stake. the side door resisted, and the robbers fled after stealing horses and wagons.
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Delaware, O
Sperry & Warnmaff
Ashley
Here
Dr. Buckley
Guy Shoemaker
Alvin Sterrill
Edward Osborne
Sterrill
Charlotte
N. C
Alamance County
North Carolina
Jewelry Store Raid Leaves Owner Clinging to Life
Baltimore police report three men entered John J. Hubbard’s jewelry shop at 18 North State Street yesterday. They assaulted Hubbard, left him for dead, and robbed the store of valuables as officers investigated a nearby bar.
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Baltimore
John J. Hubbard
North State Street
Polles Bartert
Kruger arrival in Marseilles may shift to coast hug
Marseilles reports that former president Kruger may land at the port tonight or tomorrow aboard the Gelderland. Eloff, Kruger's private secretary, arrives ahead, while Fischer, Wessels, and Grobler press for American support to end the war with hoped for influence on U S public opinion.
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Marseilles
Kruger
Gelderland
Gulf of Genoa
la Joliette
Cannebiere
Eloff
Port Said
Sam
Wilhelmina
Fischer
Wessels
Grobler
Associated Press
Milwaukee man claims France estate heirs via Wardwell family
Frank Wardwell of Milwaukee says he is one of six rightful heirs to a Chamberg France estate worth at least 12 million dollars. He alleges five brothers share the claim, with a suit to be filed in Paris before year’s end. The narrative ties a Maine upbringing and a wolf attack to the family’s lineage and name changes.
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Milwaukee
Frank Wardwell
Chamberg
France
Wardwell
Eighteenth Street
Waterville
Paris
America
Maine
Aroostook County
Picard
Tries to Kill Her 400-Pound Baby Elephant at Ringling Circus
Baraboo Wisconsin November 21 Alice the mother elephant at Ringlings winter quarters tried to kill her newborn calf a 400 pound male who survived with keepers removing it from the enclosures A fresh milch cow was found to serve as a wet nurse though the calf was reported strong and healthy The baby is claimed to be the only elephant born in America and raises questions about breeding elephants in captivity Baldy the father is over 50 and said to be the largest elephant in captivity The mother Alice is about 85 and has been with the herd six years
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Baraboo
Wis
Alice
Ringling
America
Zoological Gardens
Asia
Africa
Robbery attempt shocks Eau Claire druggist
A young man entered Will C. Johnson’s Grand avenue drugstore and demanded money. Johnson, thinking it a joke, challenged him, was struck, and a shot narrowly missed as he escaped to a back door and alerted police. The robber fled toward the Wisconsin Central station after menaced bystanders.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Will CG. Johnson
Grand Avenue
Johnson
Wisconsin Central Station
Revenue Reduction Talks Split by War Tax Survivals
Washington officials report Ways and Means members discuss trimming war revenue taxes with Secretary Gage and Commissioner Wilson. They consider a $30 million cut, keep tea tax on 10 cents a pound, and debate oleomargarine inclusion while conference with the President backs reduction where taxes irritate business but yield little revenue.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Gage
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
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Beloit
Fred Brown
J. D. Curry
Illinois Labor Federation
Ohio Town
Chicago
Paul Kruseger
Gomes
Buurgher
Fischer, Wessels
Lawrence
Mass
Berlin Mills
NHL
Canada
R. A. W. Einesedel
Germany
Einesedel
Tle
Mim
Rising Sun
Ind
Ohio River
Madison
Chicago Grain and Produce
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Milwaukee Grain
Necomner
Tom
Board of Trade
Cape Cod
House
Tawney
Stopkins
House Committee On Census
Ife
Hopkins
Ilinois
Nebraska
Agricultural Department
Department of Agriculture
Department
W. M. Johnson
Wabash
Ira Leer
Clinton
Elkhart County
American Linseed Oil Company
Kang
Prancia
Carley
Hecate
the Citizens Savings Bank
NGTON
Josmrm Kee
Citas
H. Keen
CAR
Frank Stewart
I. M. Sprouts
M. Krex
M. L. Logan
Curpe
A. S, Hays
Temple Building
Evening Journal
Baird & Bailey's
O. F. Wright
Store
Ashby
Nicola
H. Knecht
Bakery
Johnson’ Bakery
Harwood
South Side
Bailey
T. J. Dempsey
BES’ Coffee
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Qofficr
Bear Alberson’s Grocery
Washington, Iowa
W. H. Butterfield
Ors Cantore
Washington Town
Hotel Allen
W. E. Anderson
Klein's Clothing
Iowa
Jack Farner
AGP & TA
Bocr&n Ry
Cedar Rapids
Frank Rogers
Marsh W. Bailey
Cperior
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Capital
Genarea
W.R. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
T. Anderson
Ass't
A. H. Wallace
A. White
Wa. Bate
M. Keck
First National Bank
Washington, Lowe
Pie Wallace
C. E. Dayton
Prop
Kratehwil
la Crosse
Gunther
Warfel
Kembie
Kemble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Madison Medicine Co
R. F. Riley
Pantaloons
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