Supreme Court rules against Joint Traffic Association
Washington Oct 20 United States supreme court decided the Joint Traffic Association railroad act in favor of the United States and against the railroads The case centers on whether the association formed by thirty one railways to fix reasonable rates violated the Sherman anti trust law The court held the traffic agreement a restraint of trade and commerce upholding federal authority to regulate railroads The decision cites the Trans Missouri case and notes four justices dissented while Justice Mc Kenna did not participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Trafic Association
Enac
United States
Supreme Court
Traffic Association
Great Trunkines
Trans- Missouri Association
Missouri
Joint
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of
New York
Court of Appeals
Tha
United Sates Rudteme
Peckham
Congress
Fuller
Harlan
Brewer
Brown
Mield
Gray
Spiras
White
McKenna
No More Fighting Acknowledged as Spain Weighs Demands
A Madrid dispatch reports Spain showing no renewed war intent toward the United States. The fleet is dispersed, crews on peace footing, officers on leave, and quiescent yards. Negotiations on the Cuban debt are viewed as unlikely to break down. Spain is expected to yield on the Philippines if pressed by Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
New York
Madrid
United States
Admiral Quamara
Philippines
War Investigating Commission Examining Witucever at Anniston
The investigating commission sat from ten o'clock until five thirty in Anniston Alabama examining about two dozen witnesses including officers and men of regular troops and several volunteer officers. It is expected the commission will depart for Huntsville tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witucever
Anniston
Ala
Regulate
Huntsville
Illness Delays Col. Bue With Apa Nebraska Volunteers
In Bryan Bee 111 Georgia on October 26 Col. W. J. Bue of the Apa Nebraska volunteers attached to Lee's corps is ill at the depot hotel. He is suffering from fever but his condition is not regarded as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Bee
Jah
W. J. Bue
Apa
Nebraska Volunteers
Lee
Disgraced Clergyman Charged With Obscene Mail Matter
In federal court Rev. Ell Richards of the Episcopal Church pleaded guilty to sending obscene material through the mails. The case details the clergy member’s fall from grace and the legal proceeding in the United States District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls
Ell. Richards
Episcopal
Chinese Exclusion Applies to Hawaiian Chinese Arrivals
Acting Attorney General John Richards issued an opinion on the status of Chinese in the Hawaiian Islands. It states that U S exclusion laws and treaty regulations governing admission and departure of registered Chinese laborers apply to Chinese persons entering or leaving Hawaii, including those residing there who plan to depart with intent to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gener
John Richards
Hnawaiian Islands
United States
China
Hawaiian Islands
Rival of Aguinaldo Arrested for Disregarding Authority
Manila Oct 26 Gou. Pio Del Pilar, a leading rival of Aguinaldo for the insurgent leadership, has been summoned to Malolos and arrested for disregarding Aguinaldo's authority and attempting to defy the Americans. Aguinaldo has tried to remove several officers but has been compelled to reinstate them. He wishes to go to Paris to appear before peace commissioners but is blocked by rivalries among insurgent leaders.
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Manila
Pio del Pilar
Agunaldo
Malolos
Asulunido
Aguinaldo
Paris
Merritt Marries Miss Williams at Savoy Hotel
London Oct 26 Gen Merritt and Miss Williams wed in the bride's Savoy hotel apartments. Illness during the voyage forced a simple ceremony with only intimate friends. the original plan at St Andrew's church was canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gen. Merritt
Miss Willams
Savoy Hotel
St. Andrew's Church
Repudiation of Troops Repatriation Under Cabinet
Madrid Oct 26 A cabinet council was unusually convened to discuss repatriation of troops and issues tied to the peace conference. It is believed Lieutenant General Correa, war minister, has resigned though Premier Sagasta does not confirm the report and says it was not yet submitted to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabinnet
Madrid
Correa
Sagasta
Soys
Cuban General Urges Cuba for Cubans Proclamation
Cuban General Jose B. E. Mart issues a proclamation calling for Cuba for Cubans and urging resistance to the landing of American troops. The inflammatory document finds few supporters and is justified by none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Jose B E. Mart
Cuba
Evacuation of Porto Rico Completed by Spanish Troops
Washington reports the evacuation of Porto Rico completed with the sailing of the last detachment of Spanish troops from San Juan on Oct 26. Secretary of Navy confirms the Porto Rico evacuation is finished as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Spaningdata
Washington
Navy Department
San Juan
Secretary of Navy
Hobson Returns Aboard Beverly En Route To Jubilee
Boston October 26 The Boston Fruit Company's steamer Beverly arrived at her dock today with Hobson aboard En route to Philadelphia for participation in the peace jubilee He is to join Naval Constructor Richmond PF in the journey toward the celebration in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reacher
Boston
Peace
Highland Light Kidnapped Crew Reported Near Seattle
Saltore Kidnapod, Seattle Oct 26 The Highland Light coal bark at Smith Cove bunkers did not sail for San Francisco after two armed boats boarded her crew. Five milers were seized by force. the captain gave no clear motive or details about the alleged kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltore
Seattle
Waah
Highland Light
Smith Cove
San Francisco
Tommy Ryan Wins Twenty Round Fight in New York
Syracuse’s Tommy Ryan defeated Jack Bonner of Summit Hill Pa in a middleweight bout at the Greater New York Athletic Club lasting twenty rounds. Ryan led from the start, dominated the late bout and scored a decisive victory showing superior skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Ryan
New York
Syracuse
Jack Bonner
Summit Hill
Greater New York Athletic Club
Ryan
Crockery Fire Destroys Four-Story Des Moines House
In Des Moines Iowa on October 26 a fire devastated the two upper stories of the four story building owned by Perkins Brinswald importers of crockery. Losses: stock 100000 insurance 27000 building 2000 with 16500 insured. art collection next door 30000 insured 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockery
Des Moines
Iowa
House of Perkins Brinswald
President approves court martial dismissal of chaplain
Washington October 26. The president has approved the sentence of a court martial dismissing Chaplain McIntyre of the Oregon from the naval service for remarks in a Denver lecture that reflected on Admiral Sampson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Service
McIntyre
Oregon
Denver
Sampson
First heavy snow delays Bozeman threshing in October
Snow fell in Bozeman Mont Oct 26 to a depth of eight inches in twenty four hours delaying threshing for some time. It marks the season's first heavy snowstorm and disrupted farm work nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Mont
Bloody War in Mississippi Rages as Death Toll Grows
New Orleans dispatch reports eleven dead negroes, one dead white man, and multiple wounded in a racial conflict near Warpersville Forest County. Rioters pursue suspects, prisoners moved for safety, and Governor McLaurin negotiates to prevent further lynching while guards are doubled at Forest jail. Two confessed bystanders added. Funeral for officer Sibley held at Harpersville.
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New Orleans
The
Preayune's Forest
Miss
Warpersville
Reatt
Forest
Posse
Sibley
Harpersville
Yaxco County
Stephenson
Meridian
Spaniards get more time January 1 fixed for evacuation
Washington October 26 The president and officials discussed the Spanish evacuation from Cuba. A telegram from General Wade urged extending the deadline from December 1 to January 2 due to 124000 troops on the island. Authorities approved the extension while planning immediate U S troop moves to occupy vacated areas. Armament removal was restricted to arms and impedimenta only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evecuntion
Washington
Griggs
Long
Hay
Alger
Wede
Havana
Cuba
Wade
United States
Spain
Hayana
Appleton Waterworks Handoff In District Court Action
Milwaukee Oct 26 Judge Seaman appointed a receiver for the Appleton Waterworks Company on a 50000 bond after Central Trust Company of New York moved the filing The court action names Mr Neo Brb as receiver and sets the bond and appointment terms in the district court filing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton Waterworks
Milwaukee
Seaman
District
Herneo Brb
Appleton Waterworks Company
Central Trust Company of New York
Disappearance of Yellow Fever Reports in South
Washington Oct 20 The steady decline of yellow fever in the South due to cold weather is shown by the few reports reaching the marine hospital service with no new cases in forty eight hours. Strict quarantine will be maintained until Nov 15, by which time it is expected the disease will have practically disappeared in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Guba
Tragic Family Hit By Denver & Rio Grande Train
Mrs Cornelius Shea and her daughter Margaret were struck by a passenger train on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad while walking home from church in Leadwood Col on October 26. Both died almost instantly in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadwood
Col
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Church
Cornelius Shea
Margaret
Plague Serum Arrives as Suspects Inoculated in Vienna
Vienna reports Dr Marmoret from the Pasteur Institute in Paris arrived with two litres of plague serum. All suspects have been inoculated as part of the preventative measures.
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Ingue
Vienna
Dr. Marmoret
Pasteur Institute
Paris
Tuis
Poch
Llodegger
Royal Arch Masons grant charts and elect officers
The grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons at St Paul on October 27 granted charters to Omonville Marshpil and Wadena chapters and elected officers including Isaac L. Hart grand high priest Josiah A. Peck deputy grand high priest Andrew Swanstrom grand king Charles Brinsgard grand scriba Jon Armstrong grand treasurer Thomas Montgomery grand secretary William Lee grand chaplain BH Gor lis grand captain of the host. Montgomery and Armstrong were re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omoers
St. Taal
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Int
Omonville
Marshpil
Wadena
Wiese
Grand Lodge
Isaac L. Hart
Pipestone
Josiah A. Peck
Wabasha
Andrew P. Swanstrom
St. Paul
Charles H. Brinsgard
Minnepolis
Jon Armstrong
Minneapolis
Thomas Montgomery
William Lee
Hastings
BH. B. Gorliss
Fergus Falls
Messrs
Montgomery
Armstrong
Train Disaster Strikes Night Express Near Susquehanna
In Susquehanna Pennsylvania on December 27 the night express No 12 ran at high speed into midnight. Engineer Henry Kingsley of Susquehanna died in the cab with his head crushed. Fireman Cowan found no whistle at crossings and the engine sped about twenty miles without an engineer. Over 200 passengers were aboard. It is believed Kingsley was struck by a water crane east of Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henna
Susquehanna
Henry Kingsley
Binghamton
Sell
Cowan
Frederick I. Clark Dies After Carbolic Acid Ingest
Frederick I. Clark, daily agent of the Brile Dispatch, died at his Chicago home from carbolic acid. Investigators could not determine if the death was accidental or intentional. He was about seventy-five? No, fifty-five, with fifteen years’ service in various express firms. He previously lived in Wisconsin before moving to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micngo
Frederick I. Clark
Brle Dispatch
Chicago
Wisconsin
Union Tobacco Company of America Files Incorporation
Albany October 27 The Union Tobacco Company of America with capitalized at 10 000 000 files incorporation. Capital 2 000 000 preferred 8 000 000 common. Principal office in New York city to sell and manufacture tobacco. Directors Wranels G Ingersoll Oluaries M Billings both of New York City and William M Coleman of Brooklyn. Company paid state corporation tax of 12 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tobacco Company
Albany
Union Tobacco Company of America
New York City
Wranels G. Ingersoll
Oluaries M. Billings
William M. Coleman
Brooklyn
Remains in San Francisco and St Paul After Departure
The party left San Francisco with convalescents for surgery, as Clarence Rice would stay in the division hospital while Walter Cork remained to regain strength. Rice, a single man from St. Paul who listed Detroit as his permanent address, and Cort, a Minneapolis native, traveled with the group. they departed Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
St. Paul
Col. Hartley
Clarence Rice
Division
Walter Cork
Rice
Detroit
Mich
Cort
Minneapolis
Opposed to Annexation. Fierre, 8. D., Oct. 27
The first move in a legal fight by residents of Sterling, Jackson and Nowlin counties to stop Blantey county from voting on annexation at the county election has begun. An order to show cause why the proposition should not be on the ballot was served on the auditor of Stanley county and set returnable before Judge Gatty in this city Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fierre
Sterling
Jackson
Nowlin
Blantey
Stanley County
Tudge Gaftty
Yardwick Village Officers Elected Unanimously
In Yardwick Minnesota the first incorporation election produced unanimous picks for village offices. John B. Iverson was named President with H. Yt. Halvorson James I. Kennedy John Aveland as trustees and George O. Rosa as recorder L. M. Larson treasurer William Ross and F. W. Case as justices Moe and Kennedy Jr. as constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita Firat
Taverne
Minn
Yardwick
John B. Iverson
H. YT. Halvorson
James I. Kennedy
John Aveland
George O. Rosa
William Ross
F. W. Case
Moe
Thomas Kennedy, Jr
Lember Camp Activity Near Butternut and Glidden
Sixteen timber camps near Butternut and Glidden drive logging for the coming winter employing about 1000 men. Wages run from 26 to 40 dollars a month, higher than last year, as labor remains scarce and output is expected to reach several hundred million feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butternut
Wis
Glidden
Weather report from Lakes harbor at Washburn Wis
The steamers Normandie and W H Sawyer seek shelter as northeast winds raise danger on the lake. The Normandie’s cargo is badly damaged and will be straightened there. High winds and dangerous gale conditions are forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washbure
Wis
Normandie
W. H. Sawyer
Mn Dowmandie
Old Resident Killed by Falling Tree in La Crosse
Ilaas Knuteson, a longtime La Crosse resident, died this morning when a tree fell on him. He was fifty one years old and leaves a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
Ilaas Knuteson
French Ministry Resigns After War Minister's Sack Vote
Paris Oct 27 The Brisson ministry resigns after Gen Chanoine wartime minister resigns amid violent attacks by a deputy. The chamber votes 200 to 274 against confidence and disorder erupts outside the Palace Bourbon as anti Semitic elements clash with police. Deroulede attacks the war minister and Gen Chanoine also resigns amid upheaval over Dreyfus affair questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenin
Lytter
Paris
M. Brisson
Chacine
Bourbon
Monevaua
Lonied Aticks
M. Gourin
anti-Semitic League
Gen
Qhaoine
British press split over Fashoda dispute in Salisbury reply
London Oct 27. Consols and securities fell with renewed Paris orders as papers split on Salisbury's response to the Fashoda issue. Conservative papers praise his stance against French moves while Liberal organs see possible negotiations. The Globe stresses Maj Marchand must quit Fashoda before any Africa talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Saliabury
Trench
Baron de Courcel
Marquis of Salisbury
Fashoda
James Gayzette
Bahr-Wl-Ghazell
Nile
Globe
Maj. Marchand
Africa
Naval Preparations At Esquimalt Amid Tense tensions
British Columbia's Esquimalt navy depot sees unabated activity as Amphion moves into dry dock following orders from the fleet admiral. Preparations mirror strained France England relations, with departments bustling and ships scheduled for work without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Victoria
B. C
Dia
France
England
Fire Brick Trust Plans Consolidation in Massillon
William G. Hipp of Massillon Fire Brick has secured options on the plants of five leading local brick firms with a view to forming a trust. Eastern capital reportedly backing the scheme totals about 12 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Ohio
William G. Hipp
Massillon Fire Brick Company
British Warships Arrive Halifax From Bermuda Coast
The British warships Palas and Talbot arrived from Bermuda at Halifax. General Lord William Seymour, commander of troops in British North America, will return from Ottawa at once. Military and naval circles at this station note the possible curtailment of activity due to the need for facility adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Fairfax
Palas Anf
Albot
Bermuda
Lord William Seymour
British North America
Ottawa
Betsey Smith Case Moves Again for Possible Release
Des Moines Iowa October 27 Betsey Smith convicted of murdering her husband and sentenced to life imprisonment had her case submitted to the supreme court for a second time. The prospect of release is brighter after the death by her own hand of her daughter Cora Smith reducing possible complications in the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetsey
Des Moines
Iowa
Betsey Smith
Lfe
Supreme Court
Cora Smith
Farming Around Faribault Report on Rain and Wheat
In Faribault Minnesota on October 27 rain has fallen nearly every day for two weeks improving soil for next year's grain. Winter wheat looks good and farmers are progressing with fall chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault
Minn
German explorer Delek wounded by Kurds near London
The Constantino press lines report that a Kurdish force wounded Prof. Delek, a noted German explorer, in an incident near London in late October. The report notes serious injuries and identifies Delek as a prominent figure in exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
Lines
Delek
Wheat and grain prices and market reports from multiple cities
Duluth Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago markets report wheat futures gains and losses with prices for No 1 hard No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern across dates October and December. Cattle hogs and sheep prices and market summaries from St Paul Sioux City and Chicago accompany the grain listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OntteNo
Legete
Duluth
Northern
Ute
Mineaapolis
Ste
ibi-Se
Milwaukee
Wis
Delour
Wheeat Lower
Gats Steady
Rye Lowe
Harley
Pample
Elie
Glileage
Wie
Chivago
Hauvyy
Ioesso
Routh St. Paul
Castle
Hedo
Helfern
Sioux City
Iowa
Toga
Cittle Westerns
Helt Ae
Wrecked by the Railroad Calamity Prompts Bargain Sale
A large clothing house stock valued at 385000 was wrecked en route from New York to Chicago after a railroad dispute over loss. The stock was moved to 37 East Seventh Street St Paul for a rapid sale opening November 8 at 9 a.m. in a mammoth building between Cedar and Wabasha. Bargains include overcoats suits and underwear with deep discounts. Additional items note a Michigan storm and Vienna plague report with unrelated details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
East Seventh Street
Mammoth Building
Cedar
Wabasha
St. Prof
Siinner
Three Men Arrested in Atwater Burglary Case
Atwater Minn Oct 28 three men were arrested while attempting to burglarize Sandersons lumber shop and Addison s Furniture store. They are linked to a gang accused of holding up freight trains and are under investigation by local authorities. A separate contract was awarded to Havign Hollingsworth of Wilmington Del for constructing two thirty knot speed boat destroyers Lopklas and Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aure
Atwater
Minn
Burghrize Sanderson
Lnrneys
Adderson
Than of
Havign & Hollingsworth
Wilmington
Del
Lopklas
Hull
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WAN Investigation
Merritt Sarried
Hobson
Mississippi
Whitis
Close Urmuit
Anpenla
Royal Arch
Dhath
Washington Court House
Hannah West
Abram Hoffman
Louis Ball
Anna Jeffries
West
Ball
Huffman
Wihole Nile
Esquimaul
Marie
Ginning "Thunsday
Cal BM
East Seventh St
Wabnaba
Lees and Dour
St. Boul
N. 2
Michigan
Nilea
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