Inquiry on railroad discrimination bills pushes powers to ICC
Washington March reports that Townsend of Michigan and Gillespie of Texas introduced a joint resolution and a bill to enlarge the Interstate Commerce Commission powers. The measures seek full subpoena and evidence authority, and provide substantial appropriations to fund the investigation into railway discrimination and monopolies.
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Townsend
Commerce Commission
Gillespie
Texas
Congress
Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
Tillman
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Michigan
Gilleaple
Tillman Gillespie
Moros driven from crater after Mount Dajo battle
Manila reports cable between Jolo and Mindanao broken leaving launch service. Major General Wood ordered Col. Duncan to attack Moros in the crater at Mount Dajo. Six hundred Moros killed with no prisoners. American wounded include Ensign DPD Cooke Jr and Coxswain Gilmore. Constabulary officers Copstain White Rivers Conway injured. Sixth Infantry under Col. Joseph W. Duncan directed operations.
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Jolo
Mindanea
Mount Dajo
Mindanao
Wood
Joseph W. Duncan
Ensign
Dpd
Cooke, Jr
United States
Pampanga
Gilmore
Copstain
John R. White
Tyree Rivers
Gordon
Wryley T. Conway
Sixth Infantry
Joseph W. Dubean
Not fugitives Colfax County cattle raid reported
A Colfax County case involves four daring thieves who cut out a large herd of cattle. Dynamiters and attorneys wrangle over legal scrutiny as officials pursue leads.
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Colfax County
Moyer Haywood Pettibone arraigned in Steunenberg murder case
Charles Moyer William Haywood and George Pettibone were arraigned before District Judge Frank Smith in Caldwell Idaho on charges of murdering former governor Frank Steunenberg. The indictment accuses them of placing a bomb at Breunenberg’s gate with intent to kill. Twenty witnesses are named including Harry Orchard who has confessed to his role.
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Boise
Idaho
Mar
Charies H. Moyer
William BD. Haywood
George A. Pettibone
Frank Smith
Caldwell
Frank Steunenberg
Mayer
Haywood
Pettibone
Jack” Simpkins
Western Federation of Miners
Frank Breunenberg
Mteunenberg
Harry Orchard
Cowboys Trail Hooded Rustlers After Large Cattle Theft
Morning Journal reports a bold cattle rustling attempt near Raton New Mexico led by rustlers who stole eighty two fat steers from Alexander Wersenick and headed toward Colorado. A posse pursued them to a gulch but the thieves escaped leaving authorities to hunt the criminals. The value of the stolen cattle was about forty dollars per head.
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Raton
N. M
New Mexico
Alexander Wersenick
Raten
Wersentck
Colorado
Governor Hagerman and Santa Fe Appoint Two County Assessors
Governor Hagerman named G. A. Collins to the Santa Fe County assessor vacancy while the county commission appointed Edward Andrews to the post. The moves follow a court decision upholding charges of incompetency against Anastacio Gonzales and a related removal order. The session also covers a brief U S court in Santa Fe and an insane asylum report exonerating management from cruelty charges.
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Correspondence Morning Journal
Santa Fe
N. M
Mar
Santa Fe County
Hagerman
County Commission
G. A. Collins
Edward Andrews
John R. McPie
Anastacio Gongales
Charles V. Safford
Gonzales
Collins
Andrews
Reh Ines Eepordr Pom Ins Ine Asyeam
Insane Asylum
Venas
Theovernor
Frances Addleman
Habeas corpus arguments in Haywood Pettibone case
The supreme court heard the habeas corpus appeal for Meyer Haywood and Pettibone. Prosecution sought to amend the return to show bench warrants issued by Cabyon county for murder. Defense argued the indictment arrived after writs and would create a new case.
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Ceierade
Dominican conflict report notes deaths in surrender fight
Washington reports a cable from Monte Cristi noting that during surrender terms being carried out between government forces and revolutionists a clash occurred. Two officers and six men were killed, including General Copin, as revolutionists fled into the bushes.
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Washington
State Department
Monte Cristi
Santa Domingo
Copin
PresidentNomination of Hansen for Surveyor General
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Alpheus P. Hansen for the office of Surveyor General of Wyoming.
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Washington
Senate
Alpheus P. Hansen
Wraming
Earthquake Report Shakes Halifax County Homes
Reports from Halifax Nova Scotia describe a strong earthquake on the eastern shore of Halifax County. The ground trembled for several seconds as houses shook and doors and windows rattled.
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Nova Scotia
Halifax
Halifax County
Premier Valles Offers Cabinet to Jean Sarrien in France
Paris reports President Fallieres asked former Justice Minister Jean Sarrien to form a cabinet if Barrien gains Bourgeois and Poincare de 811's cooperation. If accepted, Sarrien would take the premiership and justice, with Dourgenis as foreign minister. Poincare as finance and interior, Thomson as navy, and Rusan as agriculture.
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Paris
Fallieres
Jean Sarrien
Justice
M. Barrien
M. Bourgeois
M. Poincaire de
M. Dourgenis
M. Poincaire
Finance
M. Thomson
M. Rusan
Five-Story San Francisco Fire Damages Building on Ransome
Fire swept a five story frame building at 312 Ransome Street near California and Sacramento in San Francisco causing losses over 740606. No serious injuries occurred. all occupants were safe. Three men were rescued after perilous efforts by firefighters.
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San Francisco
Mar
Ransome Street
California
Sacramento
Chicago’s Hugo Kelly Draws With Jack Sullivan in 20 Round Fight
In Los Angeles on March 9 the bout between Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Jack Sullivan of Boston ended in a draw after twenty rounds. Kelly led for most of the fight, flooring Sullivan in the fourth and coming close to a knockout in the twelfth.
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Los Angeles
Hugo Kelly
Chicago
Jack
Twin
Doctor Matthews Sentenced to 348 Years for Wife’s Murder
Dr J Matthews found guilty of murdering his wife by lethal injection of strychnine during illness. He received a 348 year penitentiary term after a sensational trial alleging he prayed at her bedside while poisoning her.
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J. Matthews
Matthews
Kaiser and King Edward to Meet in Silesia Maneuvers
The Tageblatt reports the Kaiser and King Edward will meet during the annual army maneuvers in Silesia next December, marking a notable Allied summit amid European tensions.
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Kaiser
Silesia
Berlin
Mar
The
Tageblatt
King Edward Wil m
Nest Replienber
Taft Named for Office in United States Government
President Roosevelt plans to appoint William H. Taft as Secretary of State in the next vacancy in the United States government. Chief Justice Puller approved the administration’s move noting Taft’s qualifications.
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Washington. Post Today
Krooreve
William MH. Taft
Omie. Gov
aFr
United Bigtes Supreme Carl
Puller Reres
Air Aft
Statehood Hopes Fade In Albuquerque After Senate Vote
Albuquerque residents reacted with disappointment as the Morning Journal extra declared the Foraker amendment's victory and the looming defeat of statehood. Later reports showed Arizona and New Mexico removed from the bill, sparking cautious hope for possible terms in conference and a decision next week by the House.
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New Mexico
Extra
Foraker
Senate
Congress
Albuquerque
Arizona
Stree
Foraker Amendment Passes as Oklahoma Statehood Moves
Senate approves joint statehood bill creating Oklahoma from Oklahoma and Indian Territories after removing Arizona and New Mexico. Debate highlights polygamy remarks and the Foraker amendment offering a separate vote on statehood. Guthrie named temporary seat. $5.6 million allocated for education and charities. two U S districts planned.
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Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Mesers
DuBois
Burrows
Cullom
Hiness
Oklahoma
Indian Territories
United States
National
House of Representatives
Indiana
Aiso
National Treasury
Ei Hania
Coal Barons Are Mum at Pittsburg Conference
Pittsburg operators convened with Ohio Indiana and Illinois delegates to map a policy for the Interstate conference in Indianapolis. A call by Francie Rabfink drew about fifty miners and operators, with hints of a demand to question President Roosevelt’s role in the miners’ dispute. No wage advance was decided. a resolution to meet Indianapolis attendees free of constraints was adopted.
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Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Ohio
Indiana
Hilin- Ole
Francie L. Rabfink
Hobbins
Roosevelt
John Mitchell
New York
Indianans- HS
Mareh
Rothng
Peaneis J. Hobbins
Indianapelis
Pittsburg Coal Company
Bitter Senate clash over statehood bill in Washington
The Morning Journal reports a heated senate session as Beveridge defends joint statehood against Foraker and others. Telegrams from Arizona and New Mexico are cited amid accusations and denials. Debate continues on admission terms and Indian lands while a river improvement bill passes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Heverage
Beveridge
Lavegh On Bey
Arizona
Mr. Poraker
Cina
Heveridge
Wyoming
Columbia River
Paraker
Pelyg
Idaho
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