Roosevelt interview dispute over railroad rate bill surfaces
Senator Tillman published Chandler’s written statements about White House talks on March 31 and the plan to limit court review of rate legislation. Chandler says the president wanted to limit review to whether the ICC overstepped or carriers’ constitutional rights were violated. He stressed a firm, unalterable stance and urged united Senate action.
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Senate to reconvene on railroad rate bill debates
The senate opens the week resuming debate on the railroad rate bill led by Tillman with emphasis on the interstate commerce commission provisions. Deliberations may extend as talks on nominations, appropriation bills, and isthmian canal questions loom, with key figures including Dillingham Clark and Hepburn shaping upcoming actions.
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Reservoirs Safe as City Recovers Fire Damage
San Francisco officials found the Spring Valley Water Company mains broken in several places while reservoirs remained intact. Water is now restored for domestic use and firefighting in unburned districts. Police officer W. E. Cooney was jailed after a liquor quarrel. Church services resume in temporary buildings.
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Polish Deputies Press Autonomy Amid Political Strife
In St Petersburg the lower house debates autonomy for Poland as labor members push amnesty via telegraph and pro autonomy resolutions. May Day disruptions loom with police on patrols while constitutional democrats maneuver to block a rushed vote.
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Violent Sabbath at Zion City Ends in Riots
Chicago reports detail a May 13 meeting led by John Alexander Dowie that escalated into a brawl as followers and outsiders clashed over debts and accusations of theft. Zion guards intervened, Dowie was carried from the platform, and police were summoned as chaos subsided.
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Terrible Turk Gapon's Body Takes to Timber
Dispatches report the Turkish evacuation of Tabah by order of the sultan and a British demand for a complete boundary delimination. The British ambassador seeks an Anglo Turkish commission as tensions rise over Egypt's status and the Ottoman empire.
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Fire destroys vast Gulfport naval stores plant
A massive blaze swept six acres in Gulfport Mississippi destroying the New Orleans Naval Stores plant and eight Shotter and Company resin yards warehouses and storage rooms. The origin is believed to be loose hay in the commissary and losses reach about 460000.
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200 Funerals in Gotham Prompt Driver Settlement
In New York on May 13 more than 200 funerals were held as 1,500 striking union funeral drivers returned to work. An amicable adjustment between the drivers and the funeral coach owners' association aimed to settle the dispute. The drivers won shorter hours a $2 weekly raise and union recognition.
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Tennessee nominates Taylor for Senate by 9000 vote
Returns from yesterday's Democratic senatorial primary show former Governor Robert L. Taylor nominated over Senator B. W. Carmack by about 9000 votes. Carmack said he accepts the party verdict without bitterness and that he faithfully served Tennessee.
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Tobacco Market Report Shows Sparse Sales and Damaged Bales
In Lynchburg only about 656000 pounds of tobacco were marketed last week with much mold damage. Danville offered under 60000 pounds loose leaf. Richmond and Durham volumes were light and prices steady. Planting remains planned with favorable weather, while exporters eye the improved duty from England on stripped tobacco.
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Austrian war office trains officers in armored car use
Vienna reports the Austrian war office advancing motorization by instituting an instruction course for officers and men. Trainees learn driving maintenance and practical car construction and small repairs for armored automobiles.
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Carl Schurs Reported Sinking At His Bedside
New York May 14 reports at 2 40 this morning Carl Schurs was sinking his family at his bedside. He is attended by relatives and doctors. The condition is grave and uncertain.
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Mount Vesuvius Seen in Slight Eruption
Naples May 28 Prof Mat euce director of the Royal Observatory on Mount Vesuvius reports a slight eruption with thick vapors of sand and cean electrical activity. he says the situation is not grave and the volcano remains restless.
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