President Plans Federal Control Over Railroads
A White House conference with Secretary Cortelyou Secretary Garfield Assistant Secretary Bacon Chairman Knapp and ICC members outlined a plan for federal regulation of U S railroads to be presented to the next Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
the Treasury
Cortelyou
Interior
Garfield
Bacon
Knapp
F. B. Kellogg
Interstate Commerce Commission
Messrs. Prouty
Cockrell
Congress
United States
Illinois Manufacturers Ask President to Outline Policy
Illinois manufacturers urge President Roosevelt to outline railroad policy in Springfield. A White House visit by the Illinois Manufacturers Association delegation led to a focused, hour long discussion on railroads and finance amid market turmoil and calls for clear national guidance.
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Illinois
Europe
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Treasury
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
White House
No More Negroes Wanted in United States Army
Announcement from the War Department orders that no more Negroes be accepted for service and that all Negro troops will be sent to the Philippines. The decision cites full staffing of Congress authorized units including the Twenty-fifth Infantry battalion, whose members were dismissed without honor after the Brownsville affair.
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Houston
Tex
War Department
Wating
United States
Philippines
Washington
Congress
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Rain Coats at Gray's Offer Gray Thibets and Worsteds
Gray's offers rain coats including gray thibets and gray worsteds priced at 7 dollars 90 cents. The sale is presented by F Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover
Father John's Medicine Promises Body Nourishment
Advertisers claim Father John's Medicine provides food and nourishment the body requires strengthens each organ to work properly and drives out impurities, with a guarantee of efficacy.
Railroads Seek Arbitration to Avert Western Strike
Chicago March 27. Railroads will ask arbitration under the Erdmann act to stop a potential strike by 45 000 conductors and trainmen on Western lines. If plans fail, railroad officers expect government intervention to control the situation and prevent disruption to interstate commerce. The Erdmann act of 1898 provides for arbitration when interstate commerce is involved, by the ICC chairman and the commissioner of corporations.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner of Corporations
Gray's Big Sale Cuts Prices On Spring Menswear
Big sale at F. Gray Co. offers $300000 worth of spring clothing at half price. Black suits $9.90, blue serge suits $9.90, spring overcoats $7.90. Customers urged to come today to avoid Saturday rush. Washington and Hanover locations.
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F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Penny Picture Show Wrecked by Wild Auto Spark
A spark from a hammer ignited set pieces at Consolidated Fireworks Co in Graniteville Staten Island. Arnold Ruff, 30, was killed instantly. Henry Paul 16 and two or three girls, including Helen Decker 17 and Margaret Koski 19, suffered severe burns and likely fatal injuries. Hazel Decker survived but seriously burned. Rescue efforts saved an unconscious girl, as another blast destroyed an adjoining building. Loss estimated around $2000.
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New York
Consolidated Fireworks Co
Graniteville
S. I
Henry Paul
Arnold Ruff
Paul
Helen Decker
Margaret Koski
Hazel Decker
Helen
Women Passengers Narrowly Escape Death in Crash
A big touring car with no chauffeur and three passengers on the rear seat ran wild down Boylston street last evening. It demolished the front of the penny amusement house on Washington street opposite Boylston. Three people were injured Owen Jacobs Henry Russell and Joseph Donovan, owner of the car.
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Boylston Street
Penny Amusement House
Washington Street
Owen Jacobs
Boulevard Avenue
Revere
Henry Russell
Crescent Street
Waltham
Joseph Donovan
Ferdinand Street
Continental Clothing House
Mr. Donovan
Jacobs
Russell
Elsie Fiske
Main Street
Charlestown
Forced From Disbarment Case Defendant
In a dim Superior Court chamber Judge Fessenden ordered attorney William P. Hale under arrest after a dramatic exchange over disclosure of lawyers who advised nondisclosure in an uncontested divorce case. The judge twice demanded names and the defendant refused before the arrest.
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Superior Court
Fessenden
William P. Hale
Mr. Hale
Court Adjourns After Strained Divorce Witness Cross
Court officer escorts witness as A D Hill and Hale's counsel confer. Hale testifies but refuses to reveal client information. Judge Fessenden questions attorney about duty to disclose material issues in an uncontested divorce case. Case adjourned for the day amid tension and later to resume.
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Fessenden
Mr. Hale
A. D. Hill
The
Bar Association
Hale
Youths Easter Suits Shown in Gray Co Sale
In Washington and Hanover districts a display of youths Easter suits is noted. The event highlights suit styles for boys and girls, with emphasis on fabrics and colors suitable for Easter celebrations.
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Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Harvard Freshman Star Edward Rawson Jr Dies
Edward Rawson Jr son of a Cincinnati manufacturer and Harvard freshman football star died at Stillman Infirmary after a brief illness with spinal meningitis He had been in good health until last Monday and was sent to the infirmary by Dr Bailey Rawson was noted as an exceptionally studious student ranking among the first in scholastic standing.
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Edward Rawson, Jr
Harvard
Stillman Infirmary
Bailey
Rawson
Harvard Sophomore Football Guard Dies After Overstudy
The article profiles a Harvard sophomore football guard who died after weeks of near midnight study while preparing for exams. He previously starred at Franklin School Cincinnati and played for Harvard freshmen and sophomore teams, with prospects for varsity next season. He was socially prominent and a member of the fencing club and a Greek letter society.
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Franklin School
Cincinnati
Harvard
Legislature targets no exclusivity clause in Shoe Machinery bill
The committee reports a bill preventing exclusive purchasing or leasing terms by the United Shoe Machinery Co. The measure, introduced by Senator Morse, would bar contracts forcing buyers to use only one vendor with a $5000 fine for violations. The act would take effect upon passage.
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Donovan
Turtle
Bishop
Elmore
Quinn
Post
Senator Morse
Haverhill
George B. Whittemore
United Shoe Machinery Company
Supreme Court
Shoe Machinery Company
Peasants Massacred as Romanian Troops Clash Across Provinces
Reports from Bucharest and Berlin detail extensive violence in Moldavia Wallachia and Dolj with about 200 peasants killed or wounded. Brigades clash with locals, fatalities mount including a lieutenant, and villages are burned in Dimbrovitza Dolj and Mastanctic areas.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Moldavia
Dolj
Wallachia
Nzaceni
Berlin
Czernowitz
Lokal Anzeiger
Stareskie
Mastancétic
Ionilescu
Dimbrovitza
Ginger Cure Promises Quick Relief from Grippe
Advert claims Sanford's Ginger cures chills and bone aches quickly seen as forerunners of grip and severe cold. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and medicinal potency.
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Sanford
Car Jumped to Runaway Ride Ends at Amusement House
Joseph Donovan tried to grab the gear as his car sped off at high speed from Continental Clothing House on Boylston Street. The car crashed into the amusement house where Miss Elsie Fiske narrowly escaped injury as bystanders aided the crowd.
Mrs Sage Adds 100000 Gift to YMCA Home Fund
New York March 27 Mrs Russell Sage announced to the international YMCA committee that she adds 100000 to her prior 250000 donation for a home for the committee. She decided an extra gift was needed after reviewing the plans.
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New York
International Committee of the Young Men’s Christian Association
Russell Sage
Prosecution seeks electric chair for Jennie Burch
In Carmel New York March 27 the district attorney states the case for Jennie Burch to be executed for the murder of Baby Wilbur Winship. Defense attorney Dempsey contends for acquittal and urges release. No request for insanity custody is made.
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Carmel
N. Y
Jennie Burch
Wilbur Winship
Weeks
Dempsey
54 Firms Yield in Suit Strike
The Ladies' Skirt, Collar and Suit Makers and Helpers Union says no conference occurred between scale committees and employers. Of 104 shops struck Monday, 54 signed the union agreement, and fewer than half the strikers remain out. More firms are expected to sign today.
Boston Area Weather Forecast Amid Showers
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for occasional showers on Thursday with light easterly winds and partial cloudiness Friday. In New England the outlook features showers Thursday and Friday with partly cloudy skies and fresh east to southeast winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Browhin’s Bronchial Traches Sold In Boxes For Relief
Medical claim notes Browhin’s Bronchial Traches relieve bronchitis asthma catarrh and sore throat. Advertises as free from opiates and sold only in boxes.
Overcoats Sale Ad At F Gray Co Washington Hanoveg
Spring overcoats priced at $7.90 showcase a sale by F Gray Co located at Washington and Hanoveg. The ad highlights affordable outerwear with a focus on value during the season.
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Ill
Illinois Invitation
C. H. Smith
Aurora
Levy Maher
John FE. Wilder
W. B. Brinton
Dixon, Ill
Charles A. Plemendon
John M. Glenn
Middle West
United States Army
Father John's
Sydney Grant
John Hyams
Lella McIntyre
Leclaire Bros
Alice Taylor
Raffayette
Benetese BelaOt
Vesta Victoria
Ened
Gray
G. Brackett
Judge Fessenden
W. P. Hale
Penny Picture Show
Wild Auto
Girl
Washington ST
Grash
Easter F. Gray Co
Royal Ne
Cote
Hanoveg
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