Strike Might Be Averted In Chicago Conference
Federal agents in Chicago led a bid to end the dispute between conductors and trainmen and railroad managers. Knapp and Nell reported progress though no agreement. labor chiefs hinted at concessions, managers stood firm. A managers and union leaders conference may follow.
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Chicago
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles P. Nell
Knapp
Morrissey and
Garretson
Rate Bills 10 Be Tested on Nebraska Fare Law
Railroads led by western trunk lines and the Central Traffic Association filed tariffs with the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise rates on eastbound grain and grain products. They act in response to Nebraska's 2-cent fare law, testing its constitutionality after a Chicago meeting where a rate increase was deemed necessary.
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Nebraska
Washington
Western Trunk Lines
Central Trafic Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Galusha A Grow Dies at His Glenwood Home
Former Congressman Galusha A Grow died at his Glenwood Pennsylvania home following a general breakdown attributed to old age. He was elected to Congress in 1851 from the Wilmot district as the youngest member, later serving as congressman at large after a long public career spanning decades. He retired four years ago after a record extended tenure in the House.
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Glenwood
Galusha A. Grow
Grow
Congress
Wilmot
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
House
Train Wrecking Attempt Fails. WV Operators Threaten Strike
West Virginia telegraph operators threaten to strike over wage cuts as an eight hour law takes effect. Railroads warn of proportional pay cuts, while workers insist on current twelve hour pay. Also: Harriman interests buy 400 to 500 acres near Astoria for Pacific Railway and Navigation terminals at roughly 720000 dollars.
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Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Operate
Revery Division
Harriman
Oregon Land
Portland
Ore
The
Oregonian
Youngs Bay
Astoria
Pacific Railway and Navigation Company
Hillsboro
Warrenton
Seaside
Excessive Speed Case Upheld in Railroad Wreck Judgment
A Court of Appeals ruling affirms damages against Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for James J. O’Brien’s death in a Boone, Iowa wreck in 1899. Judge Hook notes the train operated at unusual excessive speed 45 miles an hour, deeming it negligent. Mary O’Brien administers the estate. lower court awarded $8,280. The decision stresses safety over speed in railroad operation.
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Court of Appeal
St. Laws
United States Court of Appeals
Hook
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
Senger
Mary. O'Brien
Cascade
James J. O’brien
Boone
Advance in Telegraph Tolls
President Clowry of Western Union explains a general rate rise by the telegraph company. He notes no broad increase, but several special and unprofitable rates have been aligned to standard schedule rates. The higher charges were mainly 25 cent ten word transmissions, with handling costs of about 30 cents for short distances.
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Clowry
Western Union
New York
R. G C. Clowry
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ban. Tupley
POSSIBLE MARVIN CLUE FOUND IN BURLINGTON BOARDING HOUSE
A four year old boy resembling Horace Marvin, kidnapped from Kitts Hammack, is said to have been left at Mrs. Fannie Harmer's Burlington boarding house by a man and a woman named Jones. They claimed the child was theirs, left town after the man went to Chicago and the woman followed later, promising to return, but have vanished for two weeks with no word. Also reports a St Louis patrolman, R L Boyce, shot and killed by a burglar while on duty. his resignation had been accepted but not communicated. The burglar escaped. An unrelated note cites Bismarck in Table Talk and a Winnipeg Free Press remark on municipal ownership and dynamite handling.
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Burlington
Horace Marvin
Kitts Hammack
Dal Ty
Fannie Harmer
Jones
St. Louis
R. L. Boyce
Boyee
Boyce
Varzin
Bismarck
Winnipeg Free Pregg
Hampton school board seeks chief. twelve apply for superintendent
Notes from Hampton Iowa report twelve applicants for the position of superintendent with salaries from 600 to 1300 dollars yearly. The Hampton Public School held an afternoon pupil exhibit on Friday March 29 in city rooms open from 1 30 to 3 30 with free admission. Also mentioned are beet sugar plant construction at Waverly, and various regional notices about rail, industry, and travel promotions.
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Hampton
Iowa
Pally’ School Board
Cub
Hampton Public School
Waverly
J. A. Pook
Athamsey
Iowa Falla & Northern Railroad
Chas. J. Shaw
Qlarion
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United States Marine Recruiting Station
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Ackiby, Iowa
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Cedar Rapide Gazette
Traer
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Mystic Shriners” Convention
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Longeles
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A. B. Cutts
G.P
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Mino
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Minneapolis
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Wm. Asche
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