Train Collision Kills Five Rail Employes at South River
At Shelburne Falls Mass on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad an express and an extra freight collided. Five rail road workers were killed and several injured as the freight struck the rear of the stopping express. No passengers were hurt as traffic was delayed and rolling stock damaged. All bodies removed.
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Shelburne Falls
Mass
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
South River
Carnation Day Observed For McKinley Birthday
Washington marks the sixty fourth anniversary of William McKinley birth as Carnation Day. Officials, lawmakers and citizens wear carnations, with President Roosevelt’s desk adorned by a large bouquet and Secretary Loeb’s desk also decorated. Cabinet members wear carnations at the meeting.
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McKinley
Washington
William McKinley
Congress
Roosevelt
Loeb
Cabinet
Legislature Receives Wide Range of Bills in Session
Santa Fe January 24 The legislature adjourned briefly then reconvened with many bills introduced in both houses. A key measure taxes Pullmans at 6000 dollars and tourists at 2000 with 2 dollars per hundred and half revenue to the general fund. Other proposals seek tax exemptions for sugar refineries woolen mills smelters and irrigation projects to lure capital. Additional items regulate railroad fares and amend territorial deposit and notary fee laws.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Sargent
General Purpose Fund
New Mexico
Committee On Railroads
Spiess
Dalies
Murray
Martines
Stockton
Duncan
Cameron
Dalles
Committee On Territorial
Judiciary Committee
Abach
Hudspeth
Hoyt
Knapp The Small Man Who Rules Washington Rail Policy
A Washington dispatch profiles Martin A. Knapp head of the Interstate Commerce Commission as the era’s most powerful figure in policy, guiding rail regulation from Maine to Florida. Despite a slight frame, Knapp wields vast influence. colleagues praise him, while rail interests sought his ouster through proposals to abolish the commission.
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Irman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washtnton
Knapp Praised as Final Authority by Rail Commission
Chairman Knapp receives high praise from fellow commissioners for legal expertise and leadership. The longtime commissioner, nearly two decades in service, is lauded for drafting much of the current rail law, deep knowledge of railway language, finance, and regulatory strategy.
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Knapp
Judge Clements
Judge Prouty
Clark
Harlan
Mr. Lane
Chairman Knapp
Judge Knapp
Supreme Court
Martin A. Knapp
Railroad Giants That Must Obey a Little Man
Martin A Knapp, railroad commissioner, was unexpectedly appointed to the Interstate Commerce Commission by President Harrison while practicing law in Syracuse. He had served six years as corporation counsel there, was reappointed by Cleveland in 1889 and by Roosevelt in 1902. Born November 6, 1843 in Onondaga County, Knapp came from farmer parents and advanced through solid schooling.
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Harrison
Interstate Commerce Commission
Syracuse
N.Y
Cleveland
Ruary
Roosevelt
Mr. Knapp
Onondaga County
New York
Young
Knapp
Lnn
Salton Sea Overflow Debate Across Southwest Lands
A letter advocates Colorado River overflow into the Salton Sea to protect Imperial Valley and irrigate arid lands. It cites a $2,000,000 proposed expenditure, predicts vast regional changes including new seaports, booming populations in New Mexico and Arizona, and possible transport hubs reshaping the southwestern economy. The author argues the plan could avert inundation and promote climate and agricultural benefits, while warning of long term ecological and geopolitical consequences.
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Colorado River
Les Banks
Salton Hus
Imperial Valley
GRI
Colorado
California
Lot Bird
Nogales
Parentrey
United States
Calbornia
Salton Six
Lange
Lake Ontario
Puget Sound
Seattle
Tacoma
Salton Basin
New Mexico
MIR
Salton Sea
Arizona
Allizona
STC
Kainpall
Official Doings In Nation's Capital Count Tolsto S Dying
In Washington news, a wire report notes a seat in the United States Senate as a member is at stake as Tolsto suffers ailing health. Officials in the capital scramble to fill or consider succession amid deteriorating condition.
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United States Senate
House Committee Votes Service Pension Bill
Washington dispatch reports unamimous House committee action on the McCumber service pension bill granting monthly pensions to Mexican War and Civil War veterans based on age, with $12 at 62, $15 at 70 and $20 at 76 plus.
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HOUSE
Washington
McCumber
Shonts Returns to Washington and Seeks Meeting
Chairman Shont of the Interstate Commerce Commission returned to Washington after a ten day absence and immediately sought a meeting with the president. The same day the comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements of condition from national banks as of January 26.
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Shonts
Washington
Shont
Istimiar Cans! Commission
VOK
Harriman railroads refuse discount for soldiers shipping
Omaha dispatch reports Union Pacific and Northwestern railroads decline special rates to move troops to the Philippines. Bids from Fort Robinson and Rosebud to San Francisco show only these two lines at regular full rates. Officials say government will not obtain cheaper fares.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Philippines
San Francisco
Forts Robinson
Rose
Harriman
Australia
United States
Trafic
Wyoming
Board to vote on 98 million AT&SF bond issue in Topeka
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe stockholders meet in Topeka to authorize a 98 million dollar bond issue for railroad improvements and line extensions. In Maine, 1,120,000 salmon eggs arrive from Craig Brook hatchery for Little Spring hatchery on the Penobscot River.
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Atchison
Topeka
Jan
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Maine
Ranger
Craig Brook
East Orland
Little Spring
Penobscort
West Branch
Stacyville
Bucksport
Penobscot
Plague Spreads Rapidly in Rio de Janeiro
The report from Rio de Janeiro on January 2 notes rapid bubonic plague spread with sixty cases and deaths. Observers report yellowing skin and leprous appearances among some patients while authorities vow measures to halt transmission.
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Rio de Janeiro
Jan
Gov Mata Leads Night Assault Ending Caracas Meeting
In Caracas on January 27, Governor Mata with armed troops surprised a secret political gathering in President Gomez’s yard. Fighting ensued with Mata and several others killed and many wounded, including the troops commander.
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Sporiot
Pou
Willemstad
Caracda
Jan
Mata
Vicw
Gomez
Caracas
Veneauets
Matt
Harry Atlen Dies At Lansing Home In Army Move
Leavenworth January 2 1919 Harry Atlen a prominent figure in the movement to make Kaya a free state died suddenly at the national soldiers home in Lansing today in a shock to supporters and officials.
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Harry Bans
Agep
Aapor
Soldians Home
Leavenworth
Harry Atlen
Imake Kaya
Lansing
Swettenham Incident Declared Closed Affair
Report from Kingston and London states Governor Swettenham formally withdrew the boat to Rear Admiral Davies and the empress, with officials declining comment. The incident is regarded as closed after efforts to disclose details were limited by authorities.
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Swettenham
London
Associated Press
International
Saet
Washington
State Department
Adwettenham Hor
Mt Apelwined
Charafar
Kingston
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