Rate Law Takes Effect as Railroads Fight Provisions
Washington August 23 The railroad rate law approved by President Roosevelt on June 29 goes into effect today. Railroads object to key provisions especially the free pass ban and the liability of the carrier for shipper losses. Complaints and lawsuits are expected as the Interstate Commerce Commission reviews challenges and rate-cut demands. Pennsylvania Railroad likely to test the law in court over carrier liability for damages.
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Montana State Firemen's Convention Opens in Hamilton
The Montana State Firemen's convention began in Hamilton with a large parade of local and visiting companies. The mayor welcomed delegates, followed by responses from several attendees. The day featured the first business meeting and a varied program of talks and papers for delegates. A men’s pavilion dance capped the evening.
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Iowa Fourth Class Postmasters Meet at State League Session
The Iowa State League of Postmasters of the Fourth Class opened in Den Moines with a morning session featuring discussions on postal service matters. Postmaster John McKay Sr will welcome attendees as the president delivers the annual address. The two day convention includes papers on fourth class offices and an afternoon state fair event.
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Wisconsin Undertakers Hold Annual Convention
Milwaukee August 28 The Wisconsin Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association opens its three day convention at the Sheridan Grand Armory and Pabst Theater marking its twenty five year founding anniversary Delegates will be entertained by the Commercial Hotel tonight Wonderland tomorrow bedding and mattress manufacturers will host a banquet and bedsight delegates The closing night features a banquet and dance.
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Bloody Work Yet Reigns in Russia Extermination Plan
Reports state police and soldiers are practicing for a plan of complete extermination in Russia, signaling intensified suppression. The fragment implies broad state brutality and ongoing violence by security forces.
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Manor houses set afire as peasants attack Riga lodging
In Riga on August 28, police and troops surrounded a Stolma street lodging house where bombs were found. Revolutionists fired from windows and threw a branch, and the troops fired back, killing or wounding all inmates. Two men and a woman died, and a Lettish student was killed with several others wounded during arrest.
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Cuban government endurance amid peasant fires and clashes
Reports from Alektinka and Havana describe rural unrest with peasants setting houses ablaze and authorities urging continued enlistment and pursuit of insurgents. Colonel Valle and rural guards fought insurgents near Bear Cienfuegos, with initial claims of complete rout and many killed. Asbury Park plans Queen Titania coronation at the Casino signaling a major children's carnival kickoff.
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Armless Globe Trotter J H Payne Dead at 28
J H Payne the armless exhibitor noted for world renown died at 6 this morning in Albuquerque from tuberculosis. He came to Albuquerque three weeks ago, lived without arms since age three, and his brother in Corsicana Texas has been notified. Remains may be shipped for burial.
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Real Estate Trust Company Closes Amid Insolvency Rumors
Philadelphia reports the Real Estate Trust Company closed its doors with capital and surplus of 2.9 million dollars and deposits of 7 hundred thousand. Founded in 1885 by Frank K. Hipple, who died last Friday, the firm held 6.7 million in call loans and 69.4 million in trust funds. Judge Audenfeld named George H. Earle Jr. receiver for the company. Massachusetts Old Guard wins a veteran team match by about 260 to secure the victory.
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Modern Woodmen Celebrate Big West New York Rally
Buffalo hosts W M Kirkpatrick supervising deputy as head camp official visits for a state tour. Western New York camps plan an elaborate parade expected to draw thousands. A thousand members will pass through the adoption degree. A grand picnic follows at Olcott Beach with prominent state lodge officers taking part.
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Atlantic Fleet Sails for Asiatic Station via Europe
Washington Aug 28 It is reported that soon after President Roosevelt reviews the Atlantic fleet Rear Admiral Brownson will lead cruisers West Virginia Pennsylvania Colorado and Maryland to Asiatic stations via Europe and the Suez Canal. The squadron will depart New York and reach Gibraltar by September.
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Walter O'Brien 5 inured in badger fight
Special to The Evening Citizen reports a southwest dog badger fight near El Paso. Walter O'Brien, cattle buyer for William Parr of Albuquerque, led the winning badger after an hour, was injured in the melee, treated by a physician, and not in danger. He plans to continue home to Albuquerque tonight, arriving tomorrow morning.
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St Louis man plans yacht guest for Bryan visit
New York dispatch notes Bryan welcoming crowds as delegations arrive for the reception. Edward Goltra of St Louis hosts Bryan aboard the Illini but guests remain undecided. Omaha Mayor Dahlem vows Bryan meeting and possible return voyage if needed.
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Storms and floods hamper lines from El Paso to Mexico City
A cloud burst washed out fourteen kilometers of the Mexican Central track near Montezuma and heavy rains along the line to Mexico City caused extensive damage with numerous wrecks over the past week but no casualties reported.
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Esperante Students Hold Congress in Geneva
The second universal Esperante Congress opened in Geneva with broad attendance from many nations. Last year’s first congress at Boulogne drew 1,500 from 22 nationalities. this year’s event runs to Sept 6 led by Prince Roland Bonaparte and M Liard with Dr Tamontot. Lectures on Esperante have appeared at the Sorbonne and St Cyr. Tolatol contributed to an Esperante journal as German officers study the language. The program features a theatrical in Esperante and an Alpine excursion.
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Meeting of the executive committee notice
There will be a meeting of the executive committee and board tonight at six oclock at the headquarters of the association. Managers and officers are requested to be present. matters of importance will be discussed and decisions to be made.
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Cincinnati Fall Festival Opens With Grand Parade
Cincinnati Ohio August 28 This year's fault festival opens this afternoon with a vast civic and industrial parade unseen in the city. The metropolis is lavishly decorated and thousands of visitors are already here, with many more streaming in. The fair runs through September 22 and promises to draw large crowds. Main amusements include The Blue Moon at Music Hall and daily vaudeville shows hippodrome and circus with over 250 performers on stage at once.
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Denies Standard Oil Buy Distilleries
M F Elliott general counsel for Standard Oil denounces as absurd the report that the company sought to acquire all principal U S distilleries after Congress passed the denatured alcohol law. He said Standard Oil has no interest in buying distilleries.
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Trouble in Brooklyn Exalted Ruler Rifts Elks World Grand Lodge
Brooklyn delegates to the Improved Benevolent Order of Elks of the World grand lodge clash with Supreme Exalted Ruler B F Howard over meeting venue and authority. Howard, of Covington Kentucky, faces possible ouster as Brooklyn lodges press ahead in Sumner Hall. Delegates welcome from Congress member George F Waldo with multiple responses expected.
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