Philippine debate over Commission and rail regulation urged
Washington February 7 The industrial commission has submitted a final report to Congress. It argues for stronger interstate commerce power over railroads and rates, tighter tariffs, 60 day notice on changes, anti rebate measures, strengthened long and short haul rules, and a permanent auditor corps. It also calls for more representative membership and anti stock watering laws. The agriculture section urges inspectorates for dairy and cereals, meat sanitation, nursery stock inspection, and stricter penalties for diseased shipments.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
Congress
Commission
Senate Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commission
Priviege
S'Ppers
Massachusetts
Seaboard
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
State Nurery Stock Regulation and Beet Sugar Protection Plan
The article calls for model laws to regulate the import of nursery stock and fruit to prevent diseases like glanders and Sprventosis. It urges states to enact necessary restrictions, maintain protections for the beet sugar industry amid tariff changes, and extend forest preserve policies already begun.
Roosevelt Jr ill with pneumonia prompts family travel to Groton
Washington reports Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is ill with pneumonia in Groton Massachusetts. Mrs. Roosevelt left Washington to tend him and may stay several days. Invitations for a tea next Monday are recalled and engagements canceled. A Charleston trip by the president may be postponed pending his son's condition and Mrs. Roosevelt’s report.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Groton
Mass
Charleston
Woman's Exhibit at Madison Square Garden May Theme
New York February 7 Madison Square Garden is leased for May by the Professional Women's League. The exposition will feature women in varied professions from baby incubators to a steam yacht built by a woman. Departments cover designers goldsmiths blacksmiths nurses teachers dentists doctors and more.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Professional Women’s League
Sampson Sinking Report Heightens Concern
Alarming rumors claim Admiral Sampson's condition worsened in the last 24 hours though officials cite no clear change. Washington reports suggest the war revenue reduction bill will pass as reported with minor verbal changes, despite opposition planning.
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Washington
Admiral Sampson
Sampson
House
Explosion in Chicago building kills eleven in basement blast
Chicago report says the Wednesday night explosion that killed 11 may stem from a defective boiler tied to the building gas system used by Butcher Troestel. Shop workers had tried to thaw it. Others blame the gas itself but cannot explain its cause.
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Chicago
Sun Sues Balfour Over Interview Slur
The Sun sues A. J. Balfour in the house of commons for slander over his denial that The Sun’s interview about the Netherlands government overtures was a fabrication.
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London
the Sun
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Balfour
House
Netherlands
Santa Fe Negotiates Purchase to Reach St Louis
Reports say the Santa Fe railway seeks to buy the St Louis and Hannibal railroad to gain access to St Louis. The line runs 86 miles from Hannibal to Gilmore in Missouri, where it connects with the Wabash for entry to St Louis.
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Kansas City
The
Santa Fe Railway
St. Louis
British War Losses in South Africa Reported
London war office releases a summary of British losses in South Africa. By January 31, total reductions from death or permanent disability reach 25,305 men. Total casualties including surviving wounded amount to 5240 officers and 100,701 men.
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London
War Office
South Africa
Two Men Sentenced for Murder in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City on February 7 reports that Joseph Cheeks and John Jones have been sentenced for murder. The case details indicate a sworn trial resulted in guilty verdicts and accompanying penalties.
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Oklahoma City
O. T
Joseph Cheeks
John Jones
Deen Sentenced for Murder of Hammell in Stock Dispute
Deen receives six and five year penitentiary terms in Lansing Kansas by Judge Burwell after conviction for stabbing W. C. Hammell to death amid a stock quarrel.
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Deen
Lansing
Kan
Burwell
W. C. Hammell
Murder of recluse farmer near Augustine Kansas
News in brief reports a murder of George Limmerman, an aged recluse farmer, by robbers near Augustine Kansas. Fort Sumner bandits kill Felipe Beaubein and beat Francisco Lamora, steal 600 dollars in goods and rob the post office.
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Augustine
Kan
Admiral
Schley
Washington
Fort Sumner
N. M
Felipe Beaubein
Francisco Lamora
Mary Wright
Philadelphia
R. B. Blankenship
Delorme
W. Va
Robert Browning
Albert West
Mark Allen
Chester
Allen
Naecro
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