Latollette urges Wisconsin railroad and public service reforms
Wisconsin Governor La Follette delivers a message urging a comprehensive investigation of railroads and public service corporations. He calls for separate railroad revenue accounts, lower rate tickets for certain groups, expanded rate investigation powers, and crossing safeguards. He cites $1.144 million in railroad taxes owed and advocates prompt payment pending litigation outcomes.
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Innocence asserted as tribe funds case is dropped
A Department of Justice statement declares the conspiracy indictment against Mansfeld McMurray Cornish Coy Johnston and ex Gov Mosely of the Chickasaw tribe is dismissed after examinations by Assistant Attorney General Russell the attorney general and District Attorney W B Johnson finding the accused entirely innocent A separate item notes a bill to wind up five civilized tribes affairs in Indian Territory to be introduced in Congress for property distribution school maintenance and related matters Thirteen lives are reported lost in the Lunberg wreck off Amherst Island with the crew of 17 including a Canadian parliament member The American ambassador to Russia Mr Meyer is to dine with Emperor William in Potsdam and Pacific Mail liner Manchuria arrives in San Francisco with notable passengers including US Minister Lloyd C Osis
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Statehood drive targets four territories in omnibus bill
Washington reports that statehood legislation will be prioritized in the house with two states to emerge from four territories. Senate and house leaders expect Oklahoma and Indian Territory to be admitted in one bill, while New Mexico and Arizona face a separate, likely contentious path. Beveridge forecasts two-state success this session, aided by presidential backing. though divisions could reopen negotiations if NM and AZ stall.
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Message in Congress reads Roosevelt's long address
Washington dispatch notes Roosevelt's message read to both houses with Secretary Bennett and assistants presenting the document. House and Senate convened with large attendance as Mr Barnes delivered the message at 12:35 p.m. and readings continued amid attention. Benja min F. Marsh memorial adjournment marked by Senate respect.
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Free From Martial Law in Poland and Other 1900s Dispatch
Warsaw reports Poland freed from martial law after government bans telegraph workers' meeting. Telegraph office workload shrank from 22 000 to 1 600 grams daily. Moscow-tied talks seek telegraph strike settlement. Also Turkey’s ministers debate accepting European demands. Seven miners suffocate in a West Virginia drift mine fire. Washington editors visiting Congress. South Dakota daily newspaper sale. alien signatories in Dee.
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