Merger Is Illegal Ends Operation of Rail Lines
The United States government victory over Northern Securities Company and the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways ends the merger. The circuit court of appeals in St Paul sustained the decision, with all four judges concurring. An appeal to the Supreme Court will be filed immediately.
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St. Paul
United States
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railways
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court
Congress
Court of Appeals
New York
St. Louis
Caldwell, Sanborn
Thayer
Vandeventer
United States Supreme Court
Symons
C.O. D
Express
Anti-Trust League Urges Knox to Prosecute N S Co and Coal Trust
The American Anti-Trust League through secretary H B Martin congratulates Attorney General Knox for DOJ progress in Sherman act interpretation and urges criminal prosecutions of Northern Securities Company officers and individuals and civil and criminal actions against the anthracite coal trust.
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Washington
American Anti- Trust League
H. B. Martin
Knox
Department of Justice
League
Northern Securities Company
Anthracite Coal Trust
Chicago street car held up by masked bandits
Three masked men robbed seven passengers on a street car near Garfield Park in Chicago. The assault occurred in the early hours of April 18 and involved rough treatment of riders as the bandits searched occupants.
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Chicago
Garfield ‘Park
Robbery on Streetcar Shows Bold Highwaymen Action
Conductor and motorman lose valuables in a heist near Sacramento avenue as three highwaymen board the car. One guards the front, one the rear, while a third robs the passengers at gunpoint. A woman on the car prays for mercy but is not spared.
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Sacramento Avenue
Senate Chaplain William Milburn Dies in California
The Rev. William Henry Milburn, longtime blind chaplain of the U S Senate, died in Santa Barbara California. He left Washington with his two nieces about a year ago after resigning in poor health. Milburn was born in Philadelphia in 1823.
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Senate
Washington
William Henry Milburn
United States Senate
Santa Barbara
Cal
D. A. Ransdell
Milburn
Timley
Congress
Philadelphia
Damage Underestimated After Tornado Strikes Arkansas
Reports from Van Buren county and Pearson in Claiborne county reveal greater tornado damage than first reported. Pearson village nearly wiped out. J. M. Clayton his wife and daughter Ida seriously injured. Five Van Buren villages destroyed. A family of three pearl fishers named Tapp drowned on White river.
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Newport
Ark
van Buren County
Pearson
Claiborne County
J. M. Clayton
Ida
Tapp
White River
Flooding in Clark County Indiana Drowns Couple
A cloudburst at noon in Henryville, Clark county, Indiana, caused rapid flooding and extensive damage. The deluge extended to Sellersburg and Seymour. County Commissioner Raymond and his wife were drowned crossing Blue Lick creek when their buggy was swept away.
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Indiana
Henryville
Ind
Clark County
Sellersburg
Seymour
Raymond
Blue Lick Creek
Textile Strike Enters Third Week in Lowell
The third week of the Lowell textile strike begins with operatives firm on obtaining a 10 percent wage increase, while agents argue that current conditions forbid any raise. The dispute continues as both sides maintain their March positions.
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Lowell
Mass
Sultan's Brother Takes Refuge With Moroccan Army
An Oran report says Mulai Arafa, brother of the Moroccan sultan, fled with 200 regular troops and sought refuge in Algeria. The dramatic withdrawal follows tensions within the Moroccan royal circle and ongoing regional unrest.
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Oran
Algeria
Morocco
Mulai Arafa
Algerian
Pershing forces capture Bacolod Mindanao in decisive clash
April 11 report says Captain Pershing's unit seized Bacolod island stronghold after shelling and bayonet attack killing about 100 Moros and wounding many, with three Americans hurt. Fort destroyed. Bacolod leaders hostile to Americans, future actions planned toward Harahue.
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Mindanao
Manila
Pershing
Bacolod
Batto
Panandungan
Harahue
Fire Claims Two Lives In Indianapolis Blaze
Fire at the Haas residence in Indianapolis on April 13 killed attorney Nathan Morris and 12 year old Frank Haas. Mrs Haas Belle Haas Rose Haas and Grace Lemon were injured, Louis Haas broke a leg jumping from a second story window. The blaze started in the furnace as the family slept on the second floor.
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Indianapolis
Nathan Mortris
Frank Haas
Joseph Haas
Belle Haas
Rose Haas
Louis Haas
Grace Lemon
Morris
Hamés
Beck Gives Up His Post Resigns as Assistant Attorney General
Washington April 13 Assistant Attorney General James M Beck tendered his resignation to President Roosevelt before the president's departure for the west He expressed pride in serving under the administration and cited satisfaction with his predecessors and role The report notes Beck's resignation and remarks without detailing further context or outcome.
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Washington
James M. Beck
Roosevelt
West
Béck
Law Firm Induction and New York Residency
The speaker states joining Shearman & Sterling in New York City and plans to begin work on May 1, thereafter residing in the city. This confirms employment with the firm and relocation to New York as part of the official arrangement.
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Shearman & Sterling
New York City
Packers Pay Their Fines For Anti-Trust Violation
Five Missouri packing firms fined 5000 each for anti trust violations have mailed a draft for 27136 to the state supreme court through their attorney Frank Hagerman. The firms are Armour Packing, Cudahy Packing, Hammond Packing, Swift & Co, and Schwarschild Sulzberger. Payment was made before the due date of thirty days from March 20.
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Kansas City
Missouri Packing Companies
Frank Hagerman
State Supreme Court
Armour Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Hammond Packing Company
Swift & Co
Schwarschild & Sulzberger
Fatal Tornado Strikes Three Illinois Counties Killing Infant
A tornado swept Logan DeWitt and Platt counties in Illinois on April 13 killing one infant and injuring score or more. The Halladarzer settlement near Atwood saw the infant die 300 feet from the Halsadarzer home after its destruction. Mrs Halsadarzer died of injuries and Mrs J B Martins home and guests were injured.
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Springfield
Iil
Logan
DeWitt
Platt
Halladarzer
Atwood
Platt County
Clifford Halsadarzer
Halsadarzer
J. B.martin
Immigrants Break April Records at Ellis Island
Ellis Island immigration bureau reports the heaviest April week ever, with 38 076 immigrants landed or shipped to other places since April 1, surpassing last year’s 26 789 for the first ten days. Commissioner Williams notes few detentions and a small deportation rate as educated newcomers head to the west and northwest.
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New York
Immigration Bureau
Ellis Island
Williams
Condition of Winter Wheat Report Highlights State Averages
The April report from the Department of Agriculture statistics shows average winter wheat conditions across the nation with detailed percentages and state comparisons. Figures indicate yields, vigor, and moisture impacts affecting crop prospects.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wheat condition on April 1 compares with prior years
The condition of winter wheat on April 1 stood at 87.3, compared with 78.7 on April 1, 1902, 91.7 on the corresponding date in 1901, and 82.1 the ten year April average.
Battleship Iowa explosion kills three on target practice
A premature charge on the Iowa during gulf target practice tears through the forward 12 inch gun turret killing Gunner's Mate Berry and Seamen Kiele and Percell. Six more sailors are seriously injured though work below decks is spared from damage.
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Pensacola
Fla
Iowa
Gulf
Berry
Kiele
Percell
Gought
Thursdale
Brown
Measdal
Porride
Mess
Plague Reported in Rice County Kansas Laborers
Dr. Charles Lowry went to Rice county to investigate reports that railroad laborers are victims of bubonic plague. A tramp infected a section gang and nine men died soon after. The area is under strict quarantine and one physician called it black smallpox. Every case proved fatal.
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Rice County
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Charles Lowry
State Board of Health
Knight Traced to Cheyenne
Jennie Dusenbery confesses she met Frank Knight in Cheyenne at 9 p m last night and the authorities search for him. Witnesses saw Knight and city patrols guard all exit routes. The killer had warned Dusenbery by letter of the crime and threatened her if she betrayed him.
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Knight
Cheyenne
Jennie Dusenberry
Frank Knight
Omaha
Rowena Man Dies After Train Incident
Sioux Falls April 14 1900s date missing report states Silverine Anderson of Rowena was killed at the Great Northern crossing by a Rock Island train. Train crew say he deliberately threw himself under the wheels in a suspected intentional suicide.
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Cara
Sioux Falls
Bilverine Anderson
Rowena
Bulcide
Rock Island
Great Northern Crossing
Train to California to be placed in service 1902
The new Daily Limited train to California will start on November 1, 1902, operated by the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line. The competition is open to the public with no fees. circulars of instruction are available from Jne. Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
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California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacifico Company
Elpaso Shortine
Onoa Jne
Sebastian
Rock Islan System
Chicago
Dyspepsia advert for Pepsikola tablets and advice
An old promotional advertisement lists dyspepsia symptoms including heartburn fullness after meals and sour taste. It offers a free trial of PEPSIKOLA TABLETS and a booklet Advice to Dyspepsias, with price 25 cents by mail from The Laxarola Company New York.
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Laxarola
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Beck
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