Government Attorneys Finalize Beef Price Fixing Injunction Bill
Chicago May 3 District Attorney Bethea and Lawyer William Day completed the injunction bill to restrain meat packers from unlawfully conspiring to fix beef prices The document with about 6000 words was sent to Washington Day departed for the Pennsylvania Limited and Bethea for New York en route to a conference with Attorney General Knox.
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House Passes Anti Conspiracy Bill Without Debate
Washington May 3 The House passed the anti conspiracy bill from the judiciary committee without debate as part of a broader measure. The text bars agreements to restrain trade in many jurisdictions and preserves existing punishments for acts defined by Congress. North Carolina politics trigger a Senate clash over methods and the so called sand cure.
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Withdrawal of Burdette Shifts Presid ency at Club Women’s Convention
In Los Angeles on May 3 the club women’s convention saw Mrs Robert J Burdette of California withdraw from the presidential race assuring Mrs Denison of New York the likely election. The afternoon featured two minute state reports and notable announcements such as 900 free traveling libraries in Ohio and 20 restrooms for farmers wives in Texas drawing applause. A Utah delegation controversy arose when Mrs Charlotte Ives T Kirby announced she represented Utah and was challenged by one delegate.
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Ambassador Meyer Returns to Enter Massachusetts Nomination
Ambassador Meyer, granted 60 days leave from Rome, returns to contest the Republican nomination for the Massachusetts congressional seat caused by Moody becoming secretary of the navy. Gardiner, Lodge’s son, is also a candidate. If successful, he may not return to Rome and the president could pursue diplomatic changes in Europe.
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Siege End Nears as British Carriers Reach O Okiep
Reports from Port Nolloth say British columns near O Okiep in the Western Cape are close to relief of the garrison. The Boers have shelled the town with sniping and outpost clashes. civilians sheltered in a fortified schoolhouse. Three civilians and one girl were killed.
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Secretary Root Explains Delay in War Cost Statement
Secretary Root is drafting an explanation to Senator Culberson on why the War Department has not yet provided exact cost details of the Philippines war. He will argue that since the April 7 resolution passed, all War Department supply bureaus have been gathering material for the reply to criticisms about information suppression.
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New York Central Mail Train Collides Near Clyde
Westbound New York Central fast mail No. unknown collided with a fast freight a quarter mile west of Clyde station at 6 p m. The crash killed the mail’s engineer and fireman and seriously injured 13 mail clerks. The mail was reported to run at 75 miles per hour. Trainmaster F W Everett of Buffalo attributed the accident to a miscommunication between the freight crew and the tower man.
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Chicago Attorney Sues Over $30,000 Rye Pact
Ulric King representing Phillips creditors sues James O. Baird of Williamsfield in Galesburg for $30,000. The case links Baird to unpaid obligations to the Chicago board of trade on rye speculation. Baird calls the deal a gambling transaction.
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Taft arrives for talks on Philippines and friars lands
Governor Taft lands in Washington for final consultations with the president and the secretary of war before returning to the Philippines. He plans to visit Rome to discuss the friars lands and their oil rights in the archipelago. The Earl of Rosslyn questions 1900 Pretoria POW funds and seek repayment details.
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Northwestern Telephone Exchange expands toll lines nationwide
The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company announces investments in toll lines across the Northwest to meet growing demand. The system links with over one hundred independent companies, offering a network with 30 000 subscribers and 2 000 toll stations, delivering unmatched service.
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Mayor Opposed to Boxing in Hartford
Hartford May 3. Mayor Sullivan refused a license request from William Crowley of the Nutmeg Athletic Club for a boxing match between Young Corbett and Terry Mee Govern. The mayor announced no boxing licenses will be issued during his administration in Hartford. Sullivan was elected by labor voters.
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War office refused repayment of 25 pounds to Lord Rosslyn
The war secretary called the request scandalous and refused to recoup the government. Lord Rosslyn argued his position was right and offered to repay if the War Office so desired.
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Choynski Knocks Out Weinig in Sixth Round at Louisville
Chicago’s Joe Choynski defeats Buffalo’s Al Weinig before the Empire Athletic Club in Louisville. Weinig, dazed after repeated blows in the sixth, is counted out after a fierce struggle that had both men taking heavy punishment. Weinig briefly rallied in the earlier rounds but was ultimately unable to rise.
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McCoy Edges Russell In Six Round Fight
In Philadelphia on May 8 Kid McCoy defeats Charley Russell of Chicago in six rounds at the Industrial Athletic club. Russell showed speed for a big man and McCoy started cautious but surged forward from the fifth round. The ending had McCoy all over Russell with both tired but only light punishment.
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Russian Troops Refuse to Fire on Rioters
A Reuters dispatch from St. Petersburg reports growing troop reluctance to shoot at protesters. About 800 men from the Sumy regiment were punished and reassigned to distant provinces for refusing to fire on Moscow rioters. A marine detachment in London faces similar discipline over March student riots.
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Pneumonia Causes Death of Congressman Amos J. Cummins
Congress member Amos J. Cummins dies at a Baltimore infirmary after battling pneumonia. The passing ends a lengthy career in public service and political work.
Amos J. Cummings Dies After Illness in Baltimore
Congressman Amos J. Cummings of New York dies at the Church Home and Infirmary after kidney trouble and pneumonia following an operation. Born May 15, 1841, he served in the Civil War and later held editorial posts before representing the Tenth New York district for 25 years.
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Air. Cummings long career in New York politics and press
Air Cummings served as field editor of the New York Tribune and since 1877 represented the New York district in Congress as a Democrat. He was a prolific correspondent and author, with works including Sayings of Uncle Rufus and Ziska Letters.
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Dominican capital in revolt led by Vice President Vasquez
Port au Prince and Santo Domingo report a revolution under Vice President Horacio Vasquez. Unionists advance toward San Domingo while telegraphic communication to the interior is cut. The capital remains quiet as events unfold.
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Chinese General Yuan Mobilizes Troops After Henan Uprising
A detachmen t of soldiers under Yuan Shi Kai's Chi Li command lost 60 men killed trying to quell an anti indemnity uprising near Henan border. Yuan Shir Kai dispatches three regiments to destroy the stronghold near the fighting area.
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