Roosevelt seeks mediation on railroad wage cuts
President Roosevelt asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate proposed railroad wage reductions to avert industrial strife. He notes that drastic laws by Congress and state legislatures may force pay cuts and urges a data driven board of mediation to inform the public and prevent traffic disruption.
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Waghigton
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Commissioner of Labor
Louisville & Nashville
Board of Mediation and Coueilation
Kidnappers Found Guilty in Chicago Court
William Jones and Irene Alzina Jones were found guilty of kidnapping Lillian Wulff in Judge Kersten's court. The jury sentenced Irene Jones to 25 years in prison, while William Jones received 30 years, and Irene Birmingham was given 20 years. The verdict and sentences prompted a dramatic courtroom moment.
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Chicago
William Jones
Irene Alzina Jones
Lillian Wulff
Kersten
Alzina Birmingham
Birmingham
Schmidt
Criminal Court
Mitte
Alesina Jones
Will Law Stand Test Washington Railroads Probe
Attorney General Bonaparte seeks to determine if the rate law clause prohibiting railroads from shipping themselves goods in which they hold financial interest will withstand scrutiny in higher courts. The question tests the law’s reach over railroad practices and interstate commerce challenges.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Steamer Roda Breaks in Two off Jones Beach
The steamer Roda, stranded on Jones Beach, Long Island, has fractured into two as wreckers report on Thursday. The vessel carried a cargo of run ore and is listed as a total loss with salvage operations ongoing.
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New York
Jones Beach
Long Island
Des Moines Plan for City Government Upheld by Supreme Court
The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously ruled the Des Moines plan of government constitutional and legal. Judge Bishop prepared the forty five page decision, rejecting opponents’ arguments that combining executive legislative and judicial powers violated the separation of powers. The court noted common practice in towns and villages and confirmed that referenda and recalls are lawful as exercised in Des Moines.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Friends of the Movement
Bishop
Wreck on Minneapolis and St Louis Line Kills Switchman
A broken rail two miles south of the city caused a switch engine to plunge 25 feet, instantly killing George Scott and injuring four others aboard. Engineer Charles Snook and fireman Ross Jatman aided the freight, but the tender broke loose, with the engine stopping near the Des Moines river. Floyd White showed bravery by signaling the southbound extra after crawling along the track.
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Fort Dodge
Scott
Ani
Floyd White
Cashier Holds Him Davenport Banker Captures Burglar
A Davenport bank cashier overpowered a stranger believed wanted for safe burglaries after the man tried to cash a stolen check. The suspect, Arthur Johnson of Memphis, Tenn, was turned over to police. Davenport business men are becoming proficient as thief catchers.
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Davenport
Ulias Burmeister
Iowa National Bank
Rock‘Iisland Fuel Company
Burmeister
Arthur Johnson
Memphis
Mrs Conger Sells Loot From Pekin for 17439
New York reports that Mrs BE H Conger, wife of the U S minister to China, oversaw the sale of Chinese curios in Pekin during the Boxer uprising. Two days of sales totaled 17439 with many items bought by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and notable buyer W Vanderbilt Jr. prices reached 560 for a brass imperial bell and antique war clubs fetched high sums.
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Conger
New York
N Y
BE. H. Conger
Pekin
United States
China
Metropolitan Museum of Art
W. IX. Vatderbilt, Jr
Imperial Hell
Temple of Agriculture
Girl Burned Alive at Independence Hotel in Waterloo
Miss Maude Wilson, a Gedney hotel cook in Independence, was severely burned in a hotel fire. Traveling men rescued her after flames enveloped her, burning hair and flesh, with clothing clinging to flesh. She remains alive but weakening. origin of the fire unknown and an inquest will be held.
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Miss Maude Wilson
Independentn
Waterloo
Maude Wilson
Gedney
Independence
Lonsdmen sue for county deposits in defunct bank
Lucas County trustees file suit with county clerk against First National Bank and estate of F R Crocker and others for 50000 in bondsmen guarantees to secure county deposits in Mint National Bank now defunct. County Treasurer Wright claimed 52904.48. bank failure noted. bondsmen to answer with interest and costs.
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Lucas County
Bank Securities
Chariton
Mint National Bank
Wright
Man Burns to Death in Lantern Petrol Blaze
Frank Oscar Magnuson, a hired man for Mrs. W. D. Gilbert, was found dead in the snow behind the Gilbert home after a lantern toppled and spilled oil. The blaze engulfed him within minutes, and despite neighbor assistance, he died a few hours later from extensive burns.
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Frank Oscar Magnuson Soadman
W. D. Gilbert
Gilbert
Lis Assistanes
Pioneer Injured in Runaway Near North Liberty
W. Files, a 60 year old pioneer, was badly injured when his team ran away while hauling ice near North Liberty Iowa. The load passed over him, shattering a leg and likely causing internal injuries.
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Iowa City
North Liberty
Osceola Man Hurt When Hit By Train
Osceola resident Walter Kiddo was struck by a Burlington southbound train near a crossing while riding a horse. The horse was killed and the man suffered serious injuries but survived.
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Osceola
Walter Kiddo
Burlington South
Sioux City Merchants Attack Tax Ferrets Overback Taxes
About 150 Sioux City business leaders condemned Woodbury county tax ferrets for pursuing back taxes on money credits and real estate. Mayor Sears and J A Burgess presented resolutions at a mass meeting. A delegation led by Will H Beck then attended a county board hearing protesting collection of back taxes on insurance policies tied to the 1904 fire victims.
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Sioux City Association
Sioux City
Woodbury County
W. G. Sears
J. A. Burgess
Will H. Beck
Commercial Club
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Five Saloons Enjoined in Davenport for Mulet Law Violations
Davenport authorities, led by Conant and Vascal of the Civic federation, obtained injunctions against Brick Munroe Fearl Galvin Pink Dillig Claus Groth Hall Aslan Raphael and Parser Garden. The suit claims these saloons did not observe mulet law regulations and hosted dance halls. Prosecutions for selling intoxicants after hours are cited, with more to follow.
Des Moines Street Railway must pay $8250 damages
A jury in Des Moines district court awarded $8250 in damages against the Des Moines Street Railway company for a death, in the largest such verdict in Judge Howell's court. The jury deliberated twelve hours, ruling on the first ballot that damages were warranted but deadlocked on the exact amount.
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Des Moines
Nust
GC. A. Carlson
Howell
Senator Latimer Dies After Illness in Washington
Senator Latimer of South Carolina died at Providence hospital at 9:15 a.m. Thursday from peritonitis after an Appendicitis operation revealed a twisted bowels condition. He had been hospitalized since Sunday and deteriorated after surgery, with family at his bedside. Senate adjourned in his honor. Latimer, age bf years, was noted for promoting government building of good roads and authored the Latimer good roads bill.
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Washington
Senator Asbury CG. Latimer
South Carolina
Providence Hospital
Col. Ransdell
Senate
Latimer
Belton
8. C
Senator Latimer
Congress
President Receives Baron Takahira at White House
Washington reports the formal reception of Haron Takahira as ambassador of Japan to the United States at the White House. The talks were formal yet carried a strong desire for peace, with Takahira stressing that preserving peace with all nations and protecting the rights and interests of all peoples are the cardinal objects of his sovereign.
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Washington
Haron Takahira
Japan
United States
White House
Bassador
Round up Russ terrorists in St Petersburg
Police arrested 60 men and women across St Petersburg Thursday night, the largest terrorist haul yet in the capital. The operation left three officers wounded and one dead, with a woman killing a policeman at Prince Ussuport park and two men seized on Grande Morisimaia, including a noted Italian anarchist. Basile island arrest wounded two officers in the encounter.
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St. Petersburg
Prince Ussuport Park
Grande Morsimaia
Basile Island
Indianapolis Clerk Found Dead in Attic Suicide
W I Barrows, 63, a clerk in the city building inspector's office in Indianapolis, was found dead in the attic of M. Richert's home with a bullet hole in the head. He had apparently taken his own life.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William IP. Barrows
M. Richert
Tri-City State Bank Closes. Guard Maintains Building
Madison Illinois reports the Tri-City state bank closed Thursday with police guarding the building. Officers with a warrant waited to serve it as the trusted employee’s home remained under surveillance Thursday night.
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Madison
Ill
Bank Closeg
Madicop
Tri-City State Bank
General Stoessel Sentenced to Death by Military Court
The military court condemned Lieut. Gen. Stoessel to death for surrendering Port Arthur to Japanese forces. Gen. Smirnoff and Maj. Gen. Reiss were acquitted, and Gen. Vodar read the verdict amid tense quiet. The court recommended commuting Stoessel’s sentence to ten years in a fortress and removal from service.
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Gen. Stoessel
Gen. Vodar
Gen. Smirnoff
Gen. Reiss
Stoeesel
Harriman Wins Control of Illinois Central Railroad
Harriman secured full control of the Illinois Central after Judge Farlin Ball dissolved the injunction blocking 286 231 Harriman proxies. The ruling also allowing foreign corporations to hold and vote Illinois Central stock, thwarting Stuyvesant Fish and safeguarding $400 million in Illinois stock voting power.
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Chicago
Harriman
Hinois Central Railroad
Farlin Q. Ball
Stuyvesant Fish
Japan replies to American emigration memo in general terms
Tokyo reports the Japanese government has handed its memorandum to Ambassador OBrien in reply to the US position on emigration. It is understood to align with many American suggestions in general terms and to call for a further restriction of emigration.
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Tokyo
United States
O'Brien
Evans to Fit at Callao Navy Visit
The American battleships under Rear Admiral Evans anchored at Callao on Thursday. The event is marred only by the absence of Commander Evans due to illness, preventing his attendance at the port visit.
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Evans
Callao
Alngss
Lumberman Drope Dead In Sylvania Home
Toledo resident D Romeo Lumas a veteran of the Civil War and local lumberman collapsed and died at his Sylvania home. Authorities report natural causes and no foul play suspected.
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Toledo
Romeo Lumas
Sylvania
Here
Powder Blast Kills 28 at Hercules Plant near Berkeley
In Pinole California a massive explosion at the Hercules Powder works killed 28 workers, including four white men and 24 Chinese men. Foreman W. W. Stillwell died at his post. losses cited around 100000 dollars with a large blaze and panic among workers. No definite cause given.
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Berkeley
Cal
Bay Region
Hercules
Pinole
Here
W. W. Stillwell
Manuel Enos
Joseph Grace
W. A. Rodriguez
Gelating
Morse Probe Is Begun In Ice Trust Inquiry
New York officials open a formal probe into the American Ice company once led by Charles Morse. Special Deputy James W. Osborne appears before the grand jury, presenting evidence to illuminate the trust’s financial methods and control of the ice trade. The inquiry was directed by Governor Hughes after Attorney General Jackson moved to supersede the district attorney.
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New York
Jackson
American Ice Company
Charles W. Morse
James W. Osborne
Grand
Ica Trust
Tta
Hughes
Jerome
Quaker Jobless Riot in Philadelphia Spurs City Hall clashes
Nearly 1000 foreigners marched on Philadelphia city hall demanding work from Mayor Reyburn. Riot erupted along Broad Street with 20 injured before police dispersed the crowd and 14 arrested. Most marchers were Italian and Polish. red flags with black borders waved as wagons were halted and drivers attacked.
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Philadelphia
Reyburn
Broad Street
Leagera
Big Auto Factory Burns in Dayton Fire
Fire of unknown origin destroyed theStoddard-Dayton Automobile factory in Dayton Friday morning sweeping through the old section and causing about 300000 in losses. Firefighters fought a spreading blaze as the new section burned furnace of flames lit the sky for miles. The plant, the second largest automobile works in the country, was deemed a total loss.
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Dayton
Stoddard-Dayton Automobile Factory
Acen
Stoddard-Dayton
Col Hugane W Gulgdon Dies After Desk Shooting
Col Hugane W. Gulgdon, president of Fuller’s Express, shot himself at his desk in New York on Thursday and died shortly after, with no clear indication of the motive or circumstances.
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Guindon Blaye Self
New York
Hugane W. Gulgdon
Fuller's Express Company
Metcalf Seeks News Source
Secretary Metcalf initiates a probe to identify the source of information alleged to have been supplied to writers who criticized the navy. The move aims to address criticism and determine who provided the material in question.
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Metcalf
Washington
Navy
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Bouth
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Takahira
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Gen
Stoessel
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