Fire and chaos hit city hotels and transport hubs this week
A Chicago hotel blaze injured many while a Navy visit loomed as the Brooklyn cruiser blocked by quarantine. Fires damaged multiple structures, from the Grand Pacific to Merchants Hotel, with extensive losses and evacuations amid a wave of reports on public safety and local commerce.
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Ireland
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Bidwells Convicted In Cold Motor Confidence Scheme
Benson Bidwell and his son Charles F. Bidwell, promoters of the Bidwell Electric Company, were found guilty in Chicago of operating a confidence game. The case alleged stock fraud and investor deception tied to a claimed perpetual electric motor and trolley car invention.
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Bidwell Electric Company
Chicago
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Austin Bidwell
Bank of England
Electric Company
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United States
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Treasury
Ida C. Palmer
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Bidwell
Packers Fined 15000 Each in Elkins Act Case Ruling
The U S Supreme Court ruled against Armour Swift C v Morris Co and Cudahy Packing Co over rebates under the Elkins Act. Justice Day stated the act applies to transport everywhere and to both shipper and carrier. Also fined $15000 for the Burlington route conspiracy and related cases.
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Swift & C
Morris & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Kansas City
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Vaulted States Circuit Court
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Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Day
United States
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New York
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Thomas
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United States Supreme Court
Foe of Adulterated Food Faces Pressure Over Wiley Law
Washington report says Dor Harvey Wiley, originator of the poison squad and foe of adulterations in foods and drugs, is under pressure as the Department of Agriculture enforces the pure Wiley food law. Supporters say he rules for the public while opponents claim he overemphasizes chemical analyses and threatens makers, stirring disaffection.
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Aesording
Washington
Dor Harvey Wo Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Wiley
Wilts
Seven terrorists condemned to death in plot against officials
The seven terrorists condemned to death for a plot against Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch and Minister of Justice M. Chichee lovitoff were hanged at Liss Noes opposite Kronstedt. Isham a New York window washer fell from the eleventh to tenth floor but was caught by workers and saved. He says he will quit window washing and seek a lower job, possibly in a subway.
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M. Chicheelovitoff
Liss. Noes
Kronstedt
Hus Gla
Isham
New York
Former Chief Engineer Predicts Panama Canal Failure
John F Stevens ex chief engineer of the Panama project and railroad official warns the canal will not aid U S trade or war efforts. He claims routing via the canal is not cheaper and predicts Asia and Siberia will shape future commodities while the canal remains costly and limited. A separate report covers Rev William Bocock denouncing church doctrine and signaling a possible church split.
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Panama Canal
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New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
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Atlantic
Suip
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Siberia
India
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Fashionable Pittsburg church forms Breakfest Brotherhood club
At Second Presbyterian in Pittsburg a breakfast movement emerges as the Breakfest Brotherhood, a church group feeding the hungry each Sunday. Pastor Edward Young oversees a quick setup with coffee and food for the needy, attracting about two hundred people at the door. The plan evolves into a formal club to sustain weekly aid.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Sumiat
Edward Young
Railways found guilty in Chicago court on safety orders
Six railway companies including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Chicago and Northwestern were found guilty in a Chicago district court for violating safety appliance laws. Penalties ranged from fines of 100 to 200 dollars, with two cases suspended pending new trials. An order for 3000 tons of steel rails signals a nationwide rail upgrade amid a rail deadlock.
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Fire hazards and safeguards urged after Collinwood disaster
Engineer Richard L Haaphrey warns New York against firetrap conditions widespread in villages and cities. He calls for strict municipal laws to ensure fireproof structures and warns of more calamities if theaters and schools remain unsafe while Benny Clown urges wage cuts to ease industrial strain.
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Structural Materials Laboratory
United States
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New York
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Bank leaders form First Security Company in New York
The First National Bank of New York runs the plan with J P Moggan’s circle to establish First Security Company using the bank surplus. State law governs the setup as the reorganizing group directs the enterprise. Atlantic City begins reconstructing the seaside, replacing the iconic beard with concrete promenades.
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Congress Debates Pension, Tariff and Trusts in Weeklong Session
The article reports a sprawling week in Congress with the Senate not in session on Saturday while the House conducts general debate on current issues. Speakers include Framlin Missouri Langley Kentucky and Hughes New Jersey addressing pensions Sherman anti trust reform and the panic. Passages note the Indian appropriation conference and a Manila archbishop damage claim while bills on God We Trust and medical department efficiency move forward. The tone mixes political debate with procedural votes and authority disputes as leaders predict battles over currency bonds railroad valuations and patronage.
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National Capitol Notes on Roosevelt Speech Plan
President Roosevelt declined an invitation to speak at Galesburg Illinois on October 7 as the 61st anniversary of the Lie Seip Dourtens detatte will be celebrated. He plans to “make use of bets next fall” and a special committee was appointed by the Senate committee on post offices and post roads to study bills establishing a postal savings bank system. Senators Carter Proctor Burrows Clay and Bankhead compose the committee.
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