Senate Passes Railroad Rate Bill Amid Debate
The Senate approved the railroad rate bill 71 to 3 after a seven day frantic debate. Senator Tillman credited Theodore Roosevelt for the measure though he would not shake the president's hand. The final roll call stripped "in its judgment" from the Interstate Commerce Commission clause, likely broadening potential court review.
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Washington
Senate
Foraker
Ohio
Morgan
Pettus
Alabama
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Teller
Roosevelt
Tillman
Theodore Roosevelt
Dolliver
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Flint
Foster
Frazier
Gallinger
Hale
Hansborough
Kean
Knox
Lodge
McCreary
McCumber
Enery
Mallory
Martin
Millard
Nixon
Overman
Penrose
Platt
Rayner
Scott
Simmons
Stone
Spooner
Taliaferro
Wetmore
Allison
Beveridge
Burkett
Clapp
Clark
Ark
Crane
Custom
Daniel
Elkins
Frye
Fulton
Gearin
Hemenway
Hopkins
Lafollette
Latimer
Long
McLaurin
Nelson
Newlands
Perkins
Piles
Warner
Maryland
House of Representatives
Chandler
United Senate
United People
New England
Gilliams Plans Washington Visit to Learn Congress Ropes
Goshen Democrat notes Republican nominee C G Gilliams of LaGrange will travel to Washington for two to three weeks to study congressional duties under Representative Gilbert. He believes election is certain and aims to familiarize himself with a congressman’s life duties soon.
Sheriff Grice Purchases Argo Farm In Monroe Township
Sheriff Jesse Grice buys the Argo farm in Monroe township about eighteen miles east of the city on the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction line from Stephen A. Heath for 10000 dollars. The 120 acre property features productive soil orchards and modern improvements.
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Jesse Grice
Argo
Monroe Township
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Stephen A. Heath
Largest engine built in Indiana rivaling national giants
The Bass Foundry and Machine works nears completion of a massive cross compound Corliss engine for Merchants Manufacturing at Fall River Massachusetts. Weighing about 900 000 pounds and requiring fifteen freight cars, it features a 26 foot drive wheel and 70 inch low pressure cylinder with 72 inch stroke, delivering around 3 000 horsepower.
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Bass Foundry and Machine Works
Middle States
Merchant’s Manufacturing Company
Fall River
Mass
Bass Works
Bass Company
Sentinel
J. H. Bass
Bethlehem Steel Company
H. J. Hortsmann
Bass Foundry and Machine Company
Merchants’ Manufacturing Company
F. Ruel Baldwin
Broadway
New York
Nazareth Portland Cement Company
Nazareth
American Swiss Fire and Tool Company
Elizabeth
N. J
Corliss
Hotchkiss School
Lakeville
Conn
Caleb Powers Given a Courteous Departure for New Trial
Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state received a warm farewell as he left Newport jail for transfer to Georgetown for his fourth trial in the Goebel murder case. Flowers filled his cell, fellow inmates and city officials extended cordial goodbyes as United States Marshal Orr and Jailer Ploeger escorted him to the station. Powers voiced faith in a fair trial, saying that was all he sought.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Newport
Georgetown
William Goebel
United States Supreme Court
United States
Orr
Ploeger
Powers
Odd Fellows Nominating slate announced in Indiana
The Indiana grand lodge of Odd Fellows named candidates for November 1 elections. Nominees include Jacob Joel for grand master from Crawfordsville, E. B. Hastings deputy grand master from Washington, W. H. Leedy grand secretary from Indianapolis, William A. Norris grand treasurer from Frankfort, plus several grand representatives and wardens from cities including Indianapolis Terre Haute Jasper Marion Winchester Evansville East Chicago Mexico Rochelery and more. The grand wardenship is the sole elective concurrent office on the agenda.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Felows
Jacob Joel
Crawfordsville
E. B. Hastings
Washington
W. H. Leedy
William
A. Norris
Frankfort
R. H. Hollywood
J. M.pyle
Marion
A. L. Miller
Terre Haute
H.M. Kean
Jasper
Gus M. Stipp
Winamac
Crosley
Andrewspolis
A. O. Marsh
Winchester
P. “Bolinger
North
Manchester
D. Pita Y
D. J. Throwyer
Gowheat
Lively Bidding On Long Chance At Unclaimed Freight Auction
A Fort Wayne sale of unclaimed United States Express freight drew about a thousand locals who bid on hundreds of bundles without inspection. Packages contained medicines, pictures, hosiery, books, wallpaper, toys and watches, with some buyers luckier than others as contents were revealed with cheers and laughter.
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United States Express Company
Calhoun Street
Wayne and
Berry
Express Company
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Tick
Poison Factory Scene Sparks Grim Warning
A Cincinnati Enquirer account describes a grim factory scene where cyanide of potassium is produced in a dangerous process. Foremen warn visitors about deadly fumes and the lure of the chemical, noting workers sometimes try to ingest it and four men have committed suicide by eating it.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Frank Aldrich Fired Letter After South Bend Shooting
Frank Aldrich, involved in a Wednesday night shooting in South Bend, reportedly wrote a letter regarding his divorce from his former wife. Authorities continued to investigate the incident and record details from Aldrich's statement and actions.
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Frank Aldrich
Hia
South Bend
Daw
Two Explosions Shake Racine From Powder Mills Blast
Terrific blasts at Rand and Laflin powder mills in Pleasant Prairie Kenosha county caused shattered windows across Racine and Kenosha counties. Time of blast 3 15 a m and two minutes later. Property loss estimated at 50000 dollars. No deaths or injuries reported as workers were not in buildings. Debris flown as far as fifty feet with glazing and presses destroyed.
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Racine, Wis
Rand and
Laflin
Pleasant Prairie
Kenosha County
Corning
Racine
Kenosha
Rand
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Western Michigan
Two presumed earthquake shocks were felt in western Michigan at 3:30 this morning. Distinct tremors were reported from Holland Grand Haven Fennville and Bangor. The first shock lasted six seconds and the second about three seconds. The tremors occurred as powder explosions were reported across Lake Michigan in Wisconsin.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Holland
Grand Haven
Fennville
Bangor
Lake Michigan
Wisconsin
Trembling Buildings Followed by Explosion Reported
In Michigan City Indiana at 3 a m police heard a muffled explosion and tremors. Officers initially suspected safe blowers at work amid the morning incident.
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Michigan City
Ind
London Ishmael The Wild City Coster
A vivid portrait of the London coster, an outdoor man and Ishmael of the gutters. He towers over modern city life with primitive roots and roaming traits, a free roaming wanderer in a changing Twentieth century metropolis. The piece contrasts him with settled city dwellers and notes his stubborn, independent nature.
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London
Ishmael
Women in Britain Press for Immediate Suffrage at Campbell-Bannerman
A deputation of about four hundred suffragists from across the country met Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman at the Foreign Office in London, urging immediate voting rights for women. Eight speakers spoke within five minutes each, urging decisive legislation while Campbell-Bannerman urged patience and unity, hinting change may come in years, not soon. A street demonstration accompanied the arrival, and the premier warned against indiscreet action.
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London
Campbell-Bannerman
Foreign Office
Patiest
Doubt and Faith in Christ as Messiah
By J. R. Miller. Explores John the Baptist's doubt in prison and Jesus’ Messiahship. Encourages bringing doubts to Jesus, noting Christ’s patient guidance, the fruits of Christianity, and the universal invitation to rest for the weary. Emphasizes the seriousness of accepting the gospel and Christ as the Son of God.
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J. R. Miller
John
Jesus
Christ
Son
God
Hoffman elected vice chairman of county Democratic central committee
Edward G. Hoffman county attorney was chosen vice chairman of the Democratic county central committee at a Saturday meeting in the city hall assembly room. He will serve on the canvassing board ex officio to handle returns from the June 1 direct vote primaries, with a full election commission named to oversee canvassing and certification of nominations. A long list of ward and township representatives was announced for the commission. Attorney Hoffman also confirmed that a new central committee could be legally elected at the June 1 primaries.
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Edward G. Hoffman
Democratic County Central Committee
Hoffman
Schroeder
Marion Township
Smith
Election Commission
Central Committee
John Fissel
Frank Baker
C. O. Lepper
John J. Bauer
J. S. Hines
John C. Lehnert
Julian C. Franke
Manford Edsall
George Smith
John Tremmell
Abolt
Ochmig Bird
Adams
H. F. Schnelker
Cedar Creek
David Sheaft
Eel River
Luther Greenwell
Jackson Township
Louis Vanderley
Lafayette
James Aiken
Lake Township
J. D. Butt
Madison
Nelson Whittern
Marion
William Schroeder
Maumee
William Gernhardt
Monroe
J. J. Peters
Perry
Amos Frederick
Pleasant
Charles Dalman
St. Joe
Christ. Vonderau
Scipio
Harley Eager
Springfield
Ira Grubb
Washington
Fred Geistperfer
Wayne
Thomas Turflinger
Jefferson Township
Frank Lamont
Milan
James Nuttle
Attorney Hoffman
Vice President Fairbanks Heads to Atlanta
Birmingham May 19 Vice President Charles W Fairbanks and his party departed this morning for Atlanta after spending yesterday in the city His private car was attached to a regular Southern Railway train for the trip.
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Birmingham
Ala
Charles W. Fairbanks
Atlanta
Southern Railway
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