Virginian Railroads Challenge State Rate Ruling
The U S Supreme Court, under Justice Holmes, reverses a lower court ruling in Virginia railroads versus the State Corporation Commission, questioning the commission order setting a two cent per mile passenger rate and noting procedural issues in the challenge. The case remains on the federal docket.
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Washington
Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
State Corporation Commission of Virginia
United States Circuit Court
District of Virginia
Supreme Court
Court ruling sends rail case to state court of last resort
The court directs railroads to seek state court review before intervening in federal courts. It holds the commission's action as legislative, not judicial, and retains the case on the original circuit docket while rulings with multiple dissents follow. Justice Holmes and others dissent on interpretation and outcome.
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Virginia
State Court of Last Resort
United States Circuit Court
Corporation Commission
Holmes
Pritchard
Circuit Court
Harlan
Fuller
Brewer
Joe Salmons Arrested for Brutal Murder in West Virginia
Joe Salmons was arrested in Lawrence County Kentucky and jailed in Louisa awaiting transfer to West Virginia. He is wanted for the spring murder of John Smith Jr., a Pike County farmer near Webb West Virginia. The killing involved a train attack, robbery, and a fatal head shot amid a money-sharing dispute. Some relatives helped secure the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
W. Va
Joe Salmons
Lawrence County
Kentucky
Louisa
West Virginia
Salmony
John Smith, Jr
John Smith
Pike County
Webb
B.boing
Smith
Kentucky Hills
Salmons
Tan Tan Fair Opens At Wonderland This Week
The notice promotes a local fair opening this afternoon at 2 p m with attractions at Wonderland. It also advertises ManZan Pile Remedy promising immediate relief and Goodykoontz Drug Co as a vendor.
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Goodykoontz Drug Co
Explosion Toll Rises in Marianna Mines Disaster
In Marianna Pennsylvania the Pittsburg and Buffalo Coal Co mine explosion leaves about 120 dead with 110 recovered, 23 identified as Americans. Coroner bans alcohol sales. food and supplies are distributed to dependents. Officials expect few more bodies to be found as rescue work continues.
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Pittsburg
Rachel and Agnes
Pittsburg and Buffalo Coal Co
Marianna
James E. Roderick
State Department of Mining
Sinko
Sype
Rebels Close On Port au Prince as Capital Panic Grows
Port au Prince Hayti November 40 Victorious rebel army led by General Simon advances toward the capital causing panic. The advance guard sits about thirty miles away as insurgents sweep all before them and stores close while residents bar doors and foreigners display flags over properties.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Simon
Port Aud Prince
Haitian turmoil deepens as Alexis fights on
Markets are deserted as residents flee with goods left behind. President Nord Alexis insists on continuing the struggle while General Simon issues a proclamation accusing the southern region of fatigue with six years of governance. General Tancrede Auguste resigns as interior minister and government troops desert to the enemy.
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Tion
Nord Alexis
Simon
Hayti
Alexis
Kiarg
Tancrede Auguste
Mark Twain Rules Alert About Birthday Fame
New York readers flood Mark Twain with letters and telegrams on his birthday as the celebrated author, at 73, reflects on his popularity. He lives in Connecticut but visits New York to see friends, play billiards, and enjoy his club life amid continued health and activity.
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New York
Mark Twain
United States
Washington
Connecticut
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Clemens
Man Fatally Injures Wife Then Kills Self in Morningide
Maddened by liquor James Hackett aged 35 of Morningside area fatally injures his wife Ana and then commits death by his own action in an apparent family tragedy.
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Ana
Pittsburg
James Hackett
Morningside
Steamships collide off Chefoo. 700 reported drowned
Two steamships collided off Chefoo China with incomplete details but reports say 700 people drowned in the disaster. The incident occurred near the port on November 30. Authorities investigate the collision's circumstances and casualties.
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Chefoo
China
Rejoicing in Japan over Tokyo-Washington accord report
Tokio leads with a day of unanimous rejoicing as press notes the exchange of notes on the American Japanese agreement. The piece mentions the line of gold and silver handled umbrellas at Kinzer's and Tan Tan Feilr opens later with Telegraph ads promising results.
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Tokio
Washington
Kinzer's
Desperado Began Crime Career at Seventeen Sentenced in Colorado
A youthful offender who started crime at seventeen was sentenced to twenty five years in the Colorado Penitentiary. He escaped from the sheriff while en route to the institution, setting off a chase and raising questions about custody procedures.
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Colorado Penitentiary
Desperate outlaw Frank Shercliffe eyed for Northern Pacific raid trial
Minneapolis authorities guard Frank Shercliffe a notorious desperado linked to the April Northern Pacific train robbery at Northtown Junction. Extradition battles loom with Colorado after Shercliffe’s murder and diamond theft records across multiple states.
Convicted Robber from Logan Iowa Sentenced to Fort Madison
Logan Iowa delinquent convicted of the Pollock robbery sentenced September 22 1898 to seventeen years at Fort Madison. Paroled November 29 1900 arrested December 1901 for parole violation shot in the heel during recapture and discharged September 1904. Also notes Northern Pacific train robber Shercliffe pursued across states finally overpowered in Knoxville Tennessee after resisting extradition, facing Minnesota not Colorado.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County
Frank Shercliffe
Colorado
Minnesota
Shercliffe
Owen Ball
Stillwater
Northern Pacific
Ball
Marshalltown
Shereliffe
John Walsh
Leadville
Lansing
Mich
Canyon City
Knoxville
Tenn
Aling Cummings
Reynolds
Aurora
Geneva
Joliet
John Cummings
Gallatin
Charles Reynolds
Utah
Ogden
Sioux City & Pacific
Omaha
California Junction
William G. Pollock
W. L. Pollock & Co
New York City
Pollock
Wachersch
San Francisco
Shircliffe
Cilmen
Col
Middle Wesk
West
Boston Opera House Cornerstone Laying Promises Musical Front
The Boston Opera House cornerstone was laid on Huntington avenue and opera place in Boston. Governor Guild Mayor Hibbard and notable figures attended with opera singers from New York. A bronze box holds phonographic records of famous sopranos and compositions by leading American composers.
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Boston
Mars
Boston Opera House
America
Huntington Avenue
Opera Place
Symphony Hall
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Governor Guild
Hibbard
New York
Mmes, Nordica
Eames
Nielsen
Hope to Pass Bill Before Holiday Recess
Washington D C November 30 The appropriations subcommittee of the House considers the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill seeking approval before the holiday recess. Members include Representatives Livingstone Burleson Gillette Tawney and Bingham as they push for swift passage. Kinzer’s advertises ladies gold watches.
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Washington, D. C
Tawney
House of Representatives
Livingston
Georgia
Burleson
Texas
Gillette
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Bingham
Pennsylvania
House
Dawson Gard Hidden Up Hilo Oleeve and Senate Plot
Parkersburg West Virginia November 30. Governor Dawson continues to draw political gossip over his bid for the collectorship while his gubernatorial plans remain hidden. An unnamed adviser predicts the governor aims to reclaim influence after eight months away, to aid White and challenge Kon Elkins in a broader party power struggle. Continued on Page 6.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Dawson
Prince Albert
Swisher-Scherr
Scott
Elkins
White
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Orporation Commission
Federal Circuit Court
Rabbit Metal
Superior Supply CO
The
Daily Telegraph
American National Bank
Ukfield, W. VA
L. A. Hooper
Cashier Bank
DR. Carter
J. N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Bluefield, W. VA
Flat Top National Bank OF
Bluefield
L. B. Tierney
R. E. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Marianna Mine
Haytian
Japan
Tan Tan Feilr
F.O
the Miller Supply GO
W, VA
Frank Shereliffe
Beilind
Temples OF Music
Kinzer’s
Dawson Tha Gard
Hilo
Oleeve
Sfort
Kon
S. B. Elkins
Glasscock
Rink
Mayer
Creenspoon
Busy Bee Restaurant
Princeton Ave
Henry Rodgin Jeweler
Optician
Princeton Avenue
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