Harriman Case: ICC Considers Compelling Answers
The Interstate Commerce Commission may seek a U. S. court order to force Harriman to answer questions not supplied at the New York hearing. Harriman’s counsel asked to be heard April 4, with possible additional testimony. Harriman plans a White House conference with President Roosevelt next Thursday.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman Lines
United States Circuit Court For
Southern District of
New York
Harriman
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Harri Man
Ruef and Mayor Schmitz Face Extended Legal Battle
Attorneys for Abe Ruef seek delay as they file for a writ of prohibition with the U S Supreme Court and await a habeas corpus decision from United States District Judge DeHaven. Judge Dunne plans to empanel a jury tomorrow unless barred. Ruef may be readmitted to bail and Mayor Schmitz faces trial on five extortion charges.
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Sorial
Commercial Tribune
San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Dunne
Ruef
United States Supreme Court
Washington
United States District
DeHaven
Elisor W. J. Biggy
Fire Kill Four In Brooklyn Tenement Blaze
New York March 10 Four persons died in a Brooklyn fire, two in a Bushwick Avenue tenement and two in a home. Victims include Ida Bingalli 22 Mary Bingalli 3 Brigeto Bingalli 4 months and Mrs Annie Tischler 45. Peter Banattro 23 injured as residents leaped to escape. Fire spread rapidly through the cellar and air shaft trapping occupants.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Perons
Brooklyn
Bushwick Avenue
Ida Bingalli
Mary Bingalli
Brigeto Bingalli
Annie Tischler
Peter Banattro
Dynamite Damages Evansville House in Suburban Night Attack
A blast at the home of John Taylor in Evansville Indiana wrecked part of the house last night but Taylor and his wife escaped injury. Police and investigators work to identify the blast’s origin and suspects.
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Commercial Tribune
Evansville
Ind
John Taylor
Taylor
Two Vessels Go Down. Thirty-Four Lost in North Sea Gale
Berlin dispatch reports the foundering of the German cargo steamer George Wettern and a trawler in a heavy North Sea gale near Cuxhaven. Thirty four lives are believed lost, with no further details available.
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North Sea
Berlin
Cuxhaven
Monster 50 Foot Wave Endangers La Savoie Passengers At Sea
The French Line steamer La Savoie carrying over 1000 passengers from Havre to New York encountered severe gales. A 50 foot wave swept the main deck flooding cabins and saloon areas, washing away the iron stairway and flooding staterooms. Captain Tournier ordered the ship's halt as waters raged through the corridor.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
la Savoie
Havre
Tournier
Negro desperado killed after standoff in Americus
In Americus Georgia March 10 police surrounded a Davenport street dwelling where Bill Reese a negro desperado held off officers firing from inside. Deputy Fuller and Policeman Willis were wounded as Reese opened fire. he was killed by officers in a hail of bullets. Officer Morris who had been wounded earlier remained in critical condition tonight.
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Commercial Tribune
Americus
Bill Reese
William Morris
Reese
Davenport Street
Fuller
Willis
Morris
Fire Destroys Brunswick Crosstie Wharves and Vessels
Fire at Brunswick Georgia destroyed the F. D. Aiken crosstie wharves burning 35 000 to 45 000 ties and eight Atlantic Coast Line boxcars. Two four masted schooners Eagle Wing and Alma A Holmes were damaged while moored at the wharf. Total loss estimated at 60 000 to 80 000 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Brunswick
F. D. Aiken
Eagle Wing
Alma
A. Holmes
Double killing in Shandon: highwayman and merchant die
In Columbus Ss C March 10 RB Green a 40 year old Shandon merchant was waylaid and killed by Edward Marshall who was killed by Green. Robbery motive. Green burned clothing and charred body found. Both men faced each other with firearms and masks nearby.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ss. C
Green
Shandon
Edward Marshall
Marshall
Japanese Seek Purchase Of Oceanic Steamship Trio
San Francisco May 10 Agents of a major Japanese steamship firm, possibly Shosen Kaisha of Osaka, are negotiating to buy three Oceanic Steamship Company liners the Ventura the Sonoma and the Sierra for a new trans Pacific service with the Orient. The move may link with the Western Pacific Railroad plans.
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Commercial Tribune
San Francisco
Shosen Kaisha
Osaka
Oceanic Steamship Company
Ventura
Sonoma
Oceanic
Orient
Western Pacific Railroad
Subpoena Servers and Jerome Busy as Thaw Case Moves
In New York on March 10 Delphin M. Delmas, Thaw's counsel, spoke with his client through a stenographer at the Tombs as Thaw answered and wrote letters. Subpoena servers remained active, while District Attorney Jerome and alienists conferred, and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw faced a Monday subpoena with letters from Stanford White to bring to court.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Jerome
Garvan
Garvin
Criminal Courts
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Atlantic City
Alfred Farlow The Christian Science Publicity Leader
Alfred Farlow, Boston publicity agent for the Christian Science Church, rose from a Knoxville Illinois grocery clerk and broom maker to lead the faith’s Massachusetts publications. A bass horn player, band founder, teacher, and organizer, he helped establish Lyceum Hall in Kansas City and later became Mrs. Eddy’s assistant and Massachusetts Publication Committee chairman.
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Alfred Farlow
Mrs. Eddy
Boston
Christian Science Church
Knoxville
Ill
Ilinois
Eddy
West
Orange
Galesburg
William Farlow
Beatrice
Farlow
William
Alfred
Omaha
Lincoln
Kansas City
Mission Church of Christian Science
A. E. Stillwell
Lyceum
Lyceum Hall
Massachusetts
Patrons of Hotel Quaked by a Fire in Mobile
Early morning fire on Lower Dauphine Street engulfed a cafe and three story block, driving guests from St. Andrew's Hotel. Firemen fought the blaze amid a strong breeze. Two three story buildings gutted with slight damage to nearby structures. Estimated loss fifty thousand dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Mobile
Lower Dauphine Street
St. Andrew's Hotel
Five Women Bull Fighters Injured in El Paso Farewell
Five women bullfighters in their farewell appearance at Juarez Plaza del Toros were gored or tossed by bulls in El Paso Texas. All five were injured with Senorita Herrera seriously hurt but not fatally. About five thousand spectators watched the event.
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Commercial Tribune
EL Paso
Tex
Juarez Plaza del Torces
Senorita Herrera
Louisville Exposition Opens March 18 With Global Displays
Government exhibits arrive for the Greater Louisville Exposition in Industrial Hall with colonial flora and fauna, a model battleship, the Dead Letter Museum and more. The event features 300 local manufacturer displays, a 300 piece art show, a 500 piece literature collection, and a Roosevelt dedication. Transportation rates set regional rail travel at one fair plus 25 cents.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Louisville Exposition
Washington
Kentucky
United States
Commonwealth
United States Assembly
Southeastern Passenger Association
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac Rivers
Foreign warships to be seen here at James town Exposition
Washington reports the James town Exposition will feature foreign naval display. Armored cruisers from Great Britain France Italy Sweden Brazil Argentina Belgium and ships from Portugal Austria Japan and Chile are listed with expected arrivals Miami May 6 and Hampton Roads. The flotilla includes flagship Good Hope and Arsyle along with other cruisers and a Charles VI. a Zenteno cruiser and delegations from Belgium and China.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Admiral Evans
Navy Department
Great Britain
Good Hope
Arsyle
Hapstead
Roxburgh
Neville
France
Kleber
Victor Hugo
Jean Hart
Thierry
Japan
Taukugo
Chitose
Ijuin
Hampton Roads
Portugal
Don Carlos
Austria
Charles VI
Italy
Sweden
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Zenteno
Belgium
China
Street Car Strike Halts Louisville Transit Amid Walkout
Louisville street car service ground to a halt as union workers struck at 5 am. Suburban lines and U.S. Mail cars operated, while company and union leaders traded claims on fleet percentages and arbitration. Pickets circulated, but no violence appeared.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
United States
Louisville Railway Company
U. S
International’ Street Railway Employees’ Union
W. H. Mahon
Dowie Funeral Plans Reflect His Era in Zion City
The funeral of John Alexander Dowie will feature a white robed choir, now under Overseer Voliva, with Judge V V Barnes delivering the sermon. The body lies in state at Shiloh house and burial will be beside Dowie’s daughter at Lake Mound Cemetery in Zion City.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Voliva
Zion City
Zion Tabernacle
V. V. Barnes
Dowie
Shiloh House
Lake Mound
Gladstone
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