Robbery at Chicago Railway Office In Rookery Building
J A Drake treasurer of the Indiana Illinois and Town railway was attacked in the Rookery in Chicago and robbed of cash for payroll. He lay semi conscious as a watchman heard groans. About 25000 dollars were missing. Police investigated and two men were jailed at the depot, though officials would not confirm. The incident followed a shift to cash payments this month.
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Murderer Amelia Darby Sentenced To Fifteen Years
Amelia Darby pleaded guilty to second degree murder for killing Thomas Lloyd and was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary. She was the divorced wife of Jenkin Evans, who had been convicted of first degree murder for her crime and given a life term. Relatives wept as she showed no emotion, and she vowed that a maligner could not come back to life. A new trial may be sought for Evans.
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Some Will Be Released In Russian Convict Case
Wasu Hington reports Secretary Carlisle and Secretary Gresham discussed the 10 Russian convicts recently landed at San Francisco. A treasury official said some men may be released while others return to Russia. Edward Page was acquitted in a felony lynching case in Roanoke. Mrs. Roosevelt’s burial occurred in Ascot England.
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Cleveland in Gotham Conference Tariff Talks Likely Free List
President’s New York visit prompts speculation on health and private business. Ways and Means Committee meets to discuss tariff schedules with iron ore and coal likely on the free list. Whisky tax may rise. other items may shift as pr oposed. Treasury balance falls to a record low. Local notes include Indiana apportionment suit and Philadelphia Liberty Bell case.
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Western rail managers discuss faster Chicago routes
Across the Midwest a group of western rail managers weighs a plan to cut Chicago to St. Paul and Omaha travel times by one hour. A consensus requires cross‑carrier agreement, with a decision expected within a week, while existing Canadian Pacific rate cuts for California traffic raise revenue concerns.
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