Railways Seek Sherman Law Change Under Tight Supervision
Washington April 19 report that railway owners plan to push a modification of the Sherman anti trust law in the next Congress. They seek to allow consolidations with stricter rate supervision while denying broader control than the Interstate Commerce Commission. David B. Henderson will become president of a Texas Arizona New Mexico Southern California land company with a $10 000 annual salary and base in New York.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Henderson
United
Congregation of the Propaganda
Cardinal James Gibbons
Baltimore
D. Falconio
D. C
P. Bourgade
Santa Fe
N. M
C. L. Christie
Portland
Ore
W. H. Elder
Cincinnati
J. M. Farley
J. Ireland
St. Paul
Toledo probes Machen scandal as secret session convenes
In Toledo a secret session of three Washington Post Office Inspectors examined the Machen affair along with Toledo and Adrian figures. The Michigan Steel Box Co contract link drew scrutiny with E. D. Scheble and George H Fisher tied to the bid, while Harry Wade contends he was shortchanged and plans new affidavits. W. M. Bellman, once Machen ally, denies Gov ernment contract ties but reveals substantial information.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Post Office
Washington
Machen
Stat Chamber
Boody House
Adrian
Michigan Steel Box Company
E. D. Scheble
Egypt
George H Fisher
Harry Wade
Wade
Postmaster Smith
Adrian, Mich
W. M. Bellman
Bellman
Nhén
Forves
Matthews vows to prove innocence at trial
Senator Buell Matthews of St. Louis County faces indictment by the Cole County Grand Jury in Jefferson City. Bond set at 5000 dollars by Circuit Judge Hazell as Matthews declares his innocence for all votes cast and asks the public to withhold judgment until his trial.
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Jefferson City
Buell Matthews
St. Louis County
Cole County
Hazell
Matthews
Runaway trolley derails freight train in Allegheny crash
In Pittsburg on April 19 a Pittsburg Railway electric brake failed causing a crowded trolley on Western Avenue to run away toward Stockton Avenue. It derailed a fast freight train after wrecking a carriage and wrecking several cars before breaking apart. About forty five passengers were injured and one death was feared.
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Pittsburg Rail
Algerians Link Rain to Loubet Visit In Algeria
In Tlemcen Algeria April 19 natives credit heavy rain to President Loubet’s presence while he distributed decorations and met chiefs. He inspected native schools and planned excursions were canceled by rain as drought years prompted praise for the French ruler. He to depart for Saida next.
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Tlemcben
Algeria
Loubet
Dard
Saida
Jews Preserve Family Better Than Christians
Bishop Satterlee of the Episcopal Church claimed in Washington that Jews preserve home and family better than Christians. He warned that men’s neglect of the home and the rise of divorce threaten the family unit and race within fifty years.
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Washington
Satterlee
Episcopal Church
Tribute by Collyer at Gottheil Funeral in Temple Emanuel
The funeral of Rev. Dr. Gustav Gottheil rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanuel New York was held with simple services. Dr. Collyer praised the dead rabbi whom he knew for about twenty five years and the interment followed at Salem Fields Cemetery with a final eulogy by Rabbi Leon Harrison of Temple Israel St Louis.
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New York
Gustav Gottheil
Temple Emanuel
Temple
Silverman
Robert Collyer
Unitarian Church of the Messiah
Collyer
Salem Fields
Leon Harrison
Temple Israel
St. Louis
Gottheil
Incendiaries Keep the Firemen Busy in Logansport
Fires started by unknown incendiaries caused about $20,000 in damage over five hours in downtown Logansport Indiana. Buildings struck include Henderson’s furniture factory Murdock livery stable Willer’s warehouse the Daily Reporter office and a residence. Police and fire crews hunted for clues.
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Commercial Tribune
Logansport
Ind
Henderson
Murdock
Willer
Daily Reporter
Arkansas Monitor Passes Under Bridge After Smokestack Cut
The United States monitor Arkansas arrived from the Mound City and now lies above the Illinois Central Railroad bridge. High water forces cutting off part of the smokestack to allow the vessel to pass beneath the bridge.
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Cairo
Arkansas
Mound City
Duchess of Marlborough Meets Austrian Emperor
Vienna April 19 The Duchess of Marlborough was presented to Emperor Francis Joseph at a Hofburg soiree honoring the marriage of Archduchess Elizabeth Amalia to Prince Aloyse von Lichtenstein. Presentation by Sir F R Plunkett wife and other diplomats attended including Ambassador Storer Harris and Rives. The Emperor spoke with Mrs Storer for several minutes.
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Vienna
Duchess of Marlborough
Francis Joseph
Hofburg
Elizabeth Amalia
Archduke Karl Ludwig
Aloyse von Lichtenstein
F. R. Plunkett
Morgan
Philadelphia
Storer
Harris
Rives
Priest Promotions in Cincinnati Diocese Explored
Several promotions among American priests within the Cincinnati Diocese may be subdivided as church leadership evaluates restructuring. The potential changes aim to clarify duties and improve parish administration across the region.
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United States
Congregation of the Propagation of Faith
Cardinal Gotti
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Buffalo
N. Y
Detroit
Mich
Cincinnati
Grand Rapids
Toledo
Outlaw McKinney Killed After Bakersfield Siege
Bakersfield reports James McKinney the outlaw was shot and killed after a long chase. Deputy Sheriff Tibbitts died, Constable Packard wounded, and a posse closed in on a barricaded Chinese Josshouse where McKinney hid with Hal Hulse. The raid ended with McKinney dead and Hulse captured, as mob activity swirled outside.
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Bakersfield
Cal
James McKinney
Tibbitts
Packard
Kelly
Kern
Collins
Tulare
Leavin
Arizona
Will
Burt Tibbitts
Gus Tower
Mac-Kinney
Will Tibbitts
McKinney
Hal Hulse
Hulse
Mke Hulse
California
County
Randsburg
Tom Sears
Porterville
Billy Lynn
John Willis
Hermosillo
Mexico
Oldest West Virginia Postmaster Resigns After 45 Years
Wheeling dispatch notes George M. Hite plans to leave the Powelson post office this week after a 45 year continuous tenure begun under President Buchanan. At 87, he is famed as the oldest WV postmaster and a model of accuracy and diligence in handling varied handwriting.
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Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
George M. Hite
Powelson
Buchanan
West Virginia
Hite
United States
Ambassadors in Constantinople Press Sultan on Albanian Disorders
The Italian, German, Russian and Austrian ambassadors to Turkey met the Sultan and urged action to curb Albanian disorders. The Austrian and Russian envoys met jointly, a rare occurrence, and the Sultan reportedly promised acquiescence. Albanian hostages remain at Ipek.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Ipek
Snowstorms Hit Southern Germany and Berlin Weather
Heavy snowstorms are reported from Southern Germany. A hurricane like snowstorm swept Wastern Prussia yesterday. Today a terrific gale is blowing over Berlin.
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Berlin
Germany
Prussia
Boxer Movement Suppressed by Viceroy in Yu Tien District
Washington reports from Peking that a Boxers revival attempt in the Yu Tien district near Peking was swiftly stopped by Viceroy Yuan Shih Kai. Ten people were arrested or executed during the crackdown, with orders to intensify suppression and enforce eleven new regulations against the Boxers.
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Washington
Conger
State Department
Peking
Kutien
Yuan Shih Hi
Tung Yung Ping
Li Antag
Yu Tien
Chang Chin
Liu Ho Tao
Kan Lin Chiang
Mullay Declares Contest is Over in Ohio Graft Split
In Chillicothe and Marion on April 19 the Cox Herrick pledge shifts Republican battle lines. Douglas vows to press his candidacy to the state convention while Harding predicts Herrick will be nominated or chosen by acclamation, with Hanna influencing the contest.
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Commercial Tribune
Chillicothe
George B. Cox
Hamilton County
Myron ‘T. Herrick
Albert Douglas
Cox
Ross County
Ohio
Douglas
Herrick
Hanna
Senate
Eleventh
Republican Party
Marion
Harding
Myron T. Herrick
Cincinnati
Shiners Captured After Hard Fight at Elkhorn Creek
In a dawn clash near Elkhorn Creek Eastern Kentucky moonshiners James Moore William Moore John Morgan Potter Alex Vanover and Martin Vanover surrendered or were captured as revenue officers raided the district. A subsequent Whitesburg altercation left Deputy Marshal Asher dead and the town guarded by state guards.
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Commercial Tribune
Mayking
Elkhorn Creek
Letcher ,County
James Moore
Kentucky
William Moore
John Morgan Potter
Shiner
Alex. Vanover
Martin Vanover
Main Street
John P. Morgan
Asher
Morgan
Ison
Lewis
John A. Webb
Kentucky State Guard
Webb
Whitesburg
Woman dies after self immolation near Tiffin
Mrs Samuel Schriver, living north of Tiffin, poured coal oil on her clothing while mentally unbalanced, walked away from home and set fire to herself. She was severely burned and died four hours later.
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Tiffin
Samuel Schriver
Puerto Rican Mayor Faces Fraud Probe Arrival
Secretary Hartzell and Treasurer Willoughby arrived in Mayaguez to investigate municipal fraud allegations against Mayor Furjado and determine if Governor Hunt has grounds to remove him from office.
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Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Hartzell
Willoughby
Furjado
Hunt
Shamrock III Damage Not To Delay Cup Races
Sir Thomas Lipton vows no postponement after Shamrock III mast failure. repairs to be completed in three to four weeks. Crew lost Collier presumed dead. a reward offered. Next trial races expected on the Clyde in about a month.
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Weymouth
Eng
Southampton
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
New York
Ward
Fife
Wringe
G. A. Cormack
New York Yacht Club
Collier
Sir Thomas
Clyde
Queen Wilhelmina Expected Heir to the Throne
A Hague dispatch to the Daily Express reports Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands is anticipating an heir to the throne.
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London
Daily Express
the Hague
Wilhelmina
Herrick Nomination Looks Likely on First Ballot or Acclaim
Columbus April 19 State Inspector Malloy predicts Colonel Myron Herrick will win the gubernatorial nomination on the first ballot or by acclamation with Cox supporting him. The Cincinnati organization backing Herrick is seen as decisive and Hanna’s bloc expected to back Ellis for Attorney General.
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Cox
Herrick
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
John R. Malloy
Myron T. Herrick
Herrick Campaign Bureau
Cleveland
Malloy
Cincinnati
Hanna
George B. Cox
Herrick Deltef
Harding
Albert Douglas
Coiv
Wade H. Ellis
Ellis
Elis
Nash
Pili
Lieber
Akron
Guerin
Sandusky
Frank Richter
Hamilton
Smith Bennett
Sheets
Bennett
Mr. Cox
Speaker McKinnon
Nelson A. Sims
W. H. Sunderland
Montgomery County
J. As
Burket
Jacob F. Burket
Augustus N. Summers
Springfield
Myron A. Norris
Youngstown
Norris
Crew
A. Wildman
Norwalk
Burker
Lewis D. Bonebrake
Seese
Shawan
Humphreys
Ironton
Walter Guilbert
Colonel Gillett
George Watkins
Pike County
State Board
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