Roosevelt Delighted as Railroad Rate Bill Near Senate Pass
Washington reports President Roosevelt pleased with the Hepburn railroad rate bill as it clears the senate interstate commerce committee. Senator Dolliver and Senator Tillman describe the president’s favorable view and anticipate passage with little or no changes. House leaders Cannon and Hepburn acknowledge progress while stressing nonpartisan intent.
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Confession Tells of 26 Murders Tied to Mining Officials
Boise, Idaho Feb 26. Harry Orchard admits in a confession to 26 killings carried out under Western Federation of Miners direction. Gov. Gooding says details will shock civilization and implicates Moyer Haywood Pettibone and J L Simpkins in the Steunenberg murder. Orchard says he killed Steunenberg for 3800 at their behest.
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Richmond Man Confesses to Murder of Wife in Bed
In Richmond Virginia Keb Hodges, 26, killed his wife Mrs Mattie P Hodges of Durham North Carolina in her bed in the early hours. He says he dragged her from a sick bed and killed her according to his confession.
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Dominican treaty puts US in charge of customs revenue
The senate reported the Dominican Republic customs accord in executive session. The US would collect duties, pay 45 percent to Santo Domingo, 55 percent to debt liquidation, and maintain order while the treaty is executed. Roosevelt faces senate opposition amid political maneuvering.
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