Burlington Plea Is No Good. Trial on Merits Set
Demurrers in the Sugar Rebate cases in Kansas City deny federal jurisdiction over export freight rates. Burlington railway and related parties must stand trial May 31 for rebates. Judge Smith McPherson affirms Congress may regulate commerce to foreign destinations and notes ICC findings on tariffs. Separate church assembly report in favor of unionists, dismissing anti unionist injunction. temperance committee backs evangelist, endorses WCTU and Anti-Saloon League.
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Kansas City
Burington Railway
United States
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
Turlington Railway
Congress
Interstate Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Presbyterian Church
Johns
Temperance Committee
Anti-Saloon League
Rebate Indictments In Sugar Shipments Case
New York May 23 News reports pleas of not guilty by Nathan Guilford vice president New York Central Railroad and Fred L. Pomeroy general traffic manager in a federal case charging rebates on sugar shipments. Eight demurrers argue indictments lack specific charges. Other defendants include Detroit sugar dealers C Goodloe Edgar and Edwin Earle and American Sugar Refining Co. Transactions allegedly involved shipments via the New York Central to Detroit and Cleveland at reduced tariffs with rebates totaling over twenty six thousand dollars.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Nathan Guilford
Fred L. Pomeroy
United States
C., Goodloe
Edgar
Edwin Earle
Detroit
American Sugar Refining Company
Earle
Lowell M. Palmer
Thomas T. Riley
Secnlial Sugar Trust
W. H. Edgar & Son
New York Central Road
New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company
Cleveland
American Sugar Company
Ruling Dismisses Attachments in Big Four Case
Federal Judge Reed dismissed the attachment proceeding by the estate of Frank Jandt against the Big Four railroad. The court ruled that cars loaded in one state and carrying commodities to another engage in interstate commerce and cannot be attached, ending a nationwide practice of seizing defendant cars to obtain service.
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Sioux, City
Reed
Big Four Railroad
Frank Jandt
Decatur Unionists Vote in a Proposed CBee Dispute
In Decatur HL a local decision rejects an injunction on the CBee proposal, with unionists backing or opposing the measure amid a tense community debate about the project and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobing
Marriage Amid Ruins At St. Domnick’s Church
Ethyl Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred R Kelly of Divisadero street married John Gillespie Ewing at a temporary altar set up in the ruins of St Domnick's church Bush and Steiner streets San Francisco The ceremony was performed by Father Thomas Sherman S J cousin of the groom and brother of General Sherman The couple’s families include General Blaine and James G Blaine with Ewing described as known in literary circles.
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San Francisco
St. Domnick’s
Bush and
Steiner Streets
Ethyl Kelly
Alfred R. Kelly
Divisadero Street
James R. Kelly
Hibernian Bank
John Gillespie Ewing
Chierro
Thomas 8. Sherman
General Sherman
Supreme Court Upholds Boteman Sentence in Aurora Case
Jefferson City Mo May 23 The state supreme court upholds the lower court ruling and sentences Edward Boteman a Black man for harming Myrtie Dig a white hotel waitress in Aurora where he worked as a porter Execution date set for June 29.
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Negro
Jefferson City
State Supreme Court
Edward Boteman
Myrtie Digby
Aurora
Garfield Eyes Oil Report Plan To President
Washington May 238 Commissioner of Corporations James R Garfield says he will submit further information to the president on his oil industry investigation. It is not yet decided whether the information will appear in a single report or several separate reports.
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Washington
James R. Garfield
Mexican Way Tragedy Ends in Stabbing and Suicide
Francisco Elizado fatally stabbed his 15 year old stepdaughter Guadaloupe Ramos after she defied his marriage wishes. He then killed himself with the same knife, dying almost instantly in Laredo Texas on May 23.
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Laredo
Tex
Francisco Elizado
Guadaloupe Ramos
Freight Handlers Strike at Kensington Sheds
In Chicago on May 23 the freight handlers union began enforcing a new wage scale with 110 men walking out at the Kensington sheds of the Michigan Central railroad after the company refused to sign an agreement.
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Chicago
Kensington
Michigan Central Railroad
Louisville Mayor Proclaims Sunday Closing Enforcement
Louisville on May 23 with Mayor Paul Barth announcing after a conference with Governor Peckham a decision to rigidly enforce Kentucky statutes and city ordinances requiring Sunday closing.
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Louisville
Paul
Barth
Peckham
Kentucky
Fire threatens town in Alaska blaze at Fairbanks
May 23 Fairbanks Alaska reports a major fire sweeping through the town with officials saying nothing can save it at this time. Residents scramble to evacuate as flames spread toward critical buildings and infrastructure.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
MultipleReports From Early 1900s News Clip
The outline lists 395 dead in the San Francisco disaster, a fire destroying the Toronto Bolt and Forging Company with $200,000 loss, and Edwin Carlson killed by a lumber fall in Des Moines with Emil injured. It notes arrivals of the Maharajah of Baroda and wife in Washington, beet duties as beets, education bill debate in the House of Commons, Palataya heading to Vienna to study Austro-Hungarian army, and the United Presbyterian General Assembly in Richmond Indiana. Savings banks opened in San Francisco, three Turks detained in Russia over a U.S. vice consul murder, a plan for an international horse show in London in 1907, an underground Chinese colony found in Seattle, and a National Underwriters Association convention set for St. Louis on Oct 24–25.
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San Francisco
Toronto
Bolt and Forging’ Company
Des Moines
Edwin Carlson
Emil
Maharajah
Baroda
India
Washington
Board of General Appraisers
New York
House of Commons
Palat Aya
Vienn
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Richmond
Ind
Meniadjani
Russia
H. Stuart
United States
Batoum
London
Seattle
Wash
National
St. Louis
Reasonable Rates Not to Be Made Remunerative by Congress
Congress is not required to pass laws setting rate levels to ensure profits. Officials say market forces and regulation should guide prices, while labor and industry groups push for fair compensation without government mandates. The briefing notes emphasize restraint and competitive balance.
Criticism of New Rate Bill Sparks Conference Move
Washington May 23 The House faces a vote on a rules committee resolution to send the railroad rate bill to conference The measure allows moving to non concur on Senate amendments and forming a conference committee without Instructions Some lawmakers favor certain Senate amendments while others back the Hepburn crafted path Wisconsin’s Jenkins derides “reasonable” rates as elastic noting carriers set rates and courts review disputes
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Washington
House
Committee On Rules
Hepburn
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Senate
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Wisconsin
Tenkins
Jenkins
Eight Hour Law Opposed by Carnegie Company Man
A. C. Hayden of Carnegie Steel testified before the House Labor Committee opposing the eight hour bill. He warned it would drive government contract work to small firms and raise government costs from 12 to 26 percent. He cited a past shift change that cut factory output by 20 percent and warned the bill could unfairly penalize employers for minute overtime spotted by inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. C. Hayden
Carnegie Steel Company
House Committee On Labor
Carnegie Company
Rsult
Rural Route Carriers to Check Only Marked Mail Boxes
Washington May 238 The fourth assistant postmaster general orders that after July 1 rural delivery carriers will inspect only boxes with mail for delivery or those showing signals. Patrons without signals must install a device to indicate mail. The change aims to speed delivery and connection of mail on rural routes.
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Washington
Senate in Brief Sees Immi Action Dominate Session
Washington May 23 The senate devoted the greater part of the day to consideration of the immigration issue and related measures as lawmakers weighed proposals affecting entry rights and border controls amid ongoing debate and committee referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Burns and Piles
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as best for burns sunburns cuts and bruises. It warns of imitation products and notes the brand E C DeWitt Co Chicago on every box and that it is sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Winslow & Co Slippers Sell At 20 Cents Per Pair
A local shoe firm Winslow & Co. has long sold Com s,0rt slippers at twenty cents per pair with steady demand. The price remains unchanged as customers continue to purchase.
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Winslow & Co
Resolution on feof privileges and elections in Burton case
The meeting discussed the course to be pursued on the Renator Burton case and the immigration bill. Filibustering dominated the session, with campaigning for ammunition produced but no progress on the bill.ambassador salaries raised to 17500 year in one clause, diplomacy and conclsian pttonea noted.
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Feof
Renator Burton
Public Service Firms to Face 12 Percent Tax in DC
Washington May 28 public service corporations in the District of Columbia will be taxed 12 percent on their net earnings in addition to the 4 percent on gross earnings under current law if a bill reported favorably by the senate committee on the District of Columbia becomes law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Senate Committee On the
Japan Red Cross sends funds for San Francisco quake relief
On May 23 in Frisco Washington the American National Red Cross reported receiving 30000 dollars from the Japanese Red Cross for quake victims relief. This brings total Japanese Red Cross contributions to 80000 dollars.
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Japan
Frisco
Washington
American National Red Cross
Japanese Red Cross
San Francisco
Red Cross
Secretary Bonaparte Returns to Navy Dept Duties
Secretary Bonaparte resumes duties at the Navy Department after an absence of about three weeks due to illness. He reports feeling improved and will continue to oversee current naval affairs from Washington. The move reopens regular briefings and policy work with the department staff.
Presbyterians Cheer as Injunctions End with Cumberland Union
In Des Moines on May 23 ClerK Roberts announced the dissolution of injunctions against the Cumberland Presbyterians amid strong applause. Dr. Trumbull Lee urged Congress to halt sectarian appropriations while debate on the prayer book opened. Henry Van Dyke defended the book as others condemned it. The assembly voted to set aside 1,000,000 dollars for home missions next year.
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Des Moines
Roberts
Presbyterian General Assembly
Home Mission
Cumberland Presbyterians
Trumbull Lee
Philadelphia
Congress
Henry van Dyke
Justice Gaynor Rules Against Carpenters Strike
Supreme Court Justice William J. Gaynor has ruled the Brooklyn carpenters strike unjustified and in violation of their written agreement. He orders the current wage scale to remain in force until July 1.
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New York
Supreme Cort
William J. Gaynor
Brooklyn
Master Carpenters’ Association
Joint District Council of
Greater New York
Dowie Wins a Victory in Zion City Dispute
Chicago May 23. Judge Landis ruled for John Alexander Dowie faction in district court in the war ring fight over Zion City. Investigators found no misappropriation of funds, assets exceed liabilities, and no receiver will be appointed. Next test is ownership of Zion City and Dowie’s solvency.
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Dowie
Chicago
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Landis
Automobile crashes into train at station crossing
At Westbury Long Island on May 23 a touring car owned by Pp Collier struck an east bound express at the crossing. George Gabriel the chauffeur and Frederick Whitehead the family valet were killed outright in the smash.
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Westbury
L. I
Collier
George Gabriel
Frederick Whitehead
Queen Arrives in London Amid Royal Welcome
Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria arrived in London and were greeted at the railroad station by King Edward and royal family members. Enthusiastic crowds lined the route from the station to Buckingham Palace, marking a festive royal reception.
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Queen
London
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
King Edward
Buckingham Palace
Lynching of Tom Jackson Near Shreveport
Shreveport report from May 23 states Tom Jackson, a Black man arrested for holding up and robbing 31 year old white boy Flassel Karnes, was lynched at Blanchard twelve miles north. His body was found riddled with bullets.
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Shreveport
Tom Jackson
Flassel Karnes
Blanchard
Here
Bellamy Storer Leaves Vienna for Paris Trip
Bellamy Storer, the United States ambassador to Austria, and Mrs. Storer departed Vienna for Paris and will return to the United States in the fall.
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Bellamy Storer
Vienna
United States
Mrs. Storer
Paris
Baseball Scores From May Games Across Leagues
Baseball scores from Chicago and other cities show multiple results across leagues. Highlights include Philadelphia sweeping St. Louis seven to none and Cincinnati defeating Brooklyn six to four in league play, with New York beating Chicago nine to two in the American slate.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Chicgo
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Association
Toledo
Louisville
Milwaukee
Kwansas City
Indianapolis
Columbus
Minneapolis
Wester
Omaha
Des Moines
Oquyuba
Sioux City
Denver
Tincoln
Pueblo
Lincoln
Exursion Tickets to State Meet via Northwestern Lines
Exursion tickets to the State Inter scholastic Meet at Champaign will be offered at reduced rates on May 18 and 19. Return validity ends May 21. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Champaign
Northwestern
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Burdett Piano Tuner Takes Orders by Brown & Dollmeyere
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, accepts orders through Brown & Dollmeyere or by telephone. The note outlines how customers may place service requests and arrange tuning appointments with the skilled technician.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyere
Mothers in Council Springfield May 23 Illinois
The joint conference of miners and operators in Illinois faces possible dissolution as Chicago and St. Louis markets buy coal from Kentucky and Indiana. Discussion covers mine-run systems day wages and machine differentials with Kentucky showing advantage in hours and wages. G W Traer of Cardiff Coal calls reports of a clash exaggerated and denies asking sheriff for aid.
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Springfield
Chicago
St. Louis
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Cardiff
G. W. Traer
Cardiff Coal Company
Traer
Illinois Mothers Meet Opens Seventh Annual Session
The seventh annual meet ing of the Illinois Congress of Mothers opened in the senate chamber in Springfield. Governor Deneen and State Superintendent Bayliss welcomed delegates while Mrs E S Walker president of the local Mothers club spoke. The first business session heard reports from officers committees and delegates to the National Congress. The theme was General and Special School Legislation for Moths. The program included a talk on She Child and a reception at the executive mansion tonight.
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Springfield
Illinois Congress of Mothers
Senate Chamber
Deneen
Bayliss
E. S. Walker
Mothers’ Club
William Heffernan
Mothers’ Clubs
National Congress of Mothers
Finos
Monument to Mother Bickerdyke unveiled in Galesburg
In Galesburg Illinois on May 23 a large crowd attended the unveiling of a monument to Mother Bickerdyke funded by a $5,000 legislative appropriation. Ex Governor Yates gave the dedication speech with remarks from James Tanner and General Smith among others. A reception and Seventeenth Illinois infantry reunion followed at Central Church.
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Bickerdyke
Galesburg
Yates
James Tanner
Smith
Utats
Ehurch
Seventeenth Illinois Infantry
Mysterious Shooting Case in Paris City
Zach Graham, a horse trainer near Paris, is in critical condition at St. Joseph's hospital from a bullet wound damaging his nose and right eye. He claims the injury happened when he dropped his revolver, but doctors doubt the accidental firing explanation.
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Paris
Zach Graham
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Graham
Demented Woman Locks Up in May Event at Zion Lutheran
Miss Josephine Larson of Springfield Massachusetts was confined after a disturbance at the home of Rev N V P Sjostrom pastor of Zion Lutheran church. She arrived with declarations of him as her affinity and demanded immediate marriage with him.
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Trockford
Josephine Larson
Springfield
Mass
N. V P. Sjostrom
Zion Lutheran Church
Miss Arson
Governor Signs the Primary Bill in Springfield
Governor Deneen signed the primary bill in Springfield on May 28. He issued a statement praising the measure for its many commendable features and good aims.
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Springfield
Deneen
Winslow & Co Shoe Store Promises Low Prices
Winslow & Co promises up to date shoes at the lowest prices, declaring they meet and go ahead of any competition with strong point in value and selection.
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Winslow & Co
Idéwiw
Ticket Sale Notice for Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Trip
The C M and St Paul will sell excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24 40 round trip from July 10 to 15. Limit August 0 account of the annual meeting of Elks. J B Sweat agent.
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C. M. & St. Paul
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Elks
J. B
Plum Row mine failure stalls Pittsburg vein coal venture
Two Pittsburg vein coal operators watched the Plum Row mine opening with interest and planned broader work this year they paused after a test mine failed and said no further efforts would be made for now while hoping to renew later. Union picketing by U M W reportedly blocked securing non union workers.
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Veland
Pittsburg
Ruw
Plum Row
U. M. W. Picketa
Bryan Indorsed for President by Northwestern Ohio Delegation
Lima Ohio May 23 William J Bryan was endorsed for president by the Democratic judicial convention of sixteen northwestern Ohio counties. The resolutions cheered Bryan saying he would have been renominated and elected in 1904 if trusts had not stolen the nomination and that the national Democracy will nominate him in 1908 by acclamation.
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Bryan
Ohio
Lima
William J. Bryan
Democratic Judicial Convention
National Democracy
Des Moines Manager Suspended Over Rowdy Game Incident
Chicago May 93. Western League president O Neil suspends Des Moines manager Jacek Doyle indefinitely for a disturbance during a Omaha Des Moines game at Omaha. Doyle withdraws from the bench amid the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jacek Doyle
Des Moines
O'Neil
Doyle
Omaha
Omatha
Greeks Burn Bulgarian Village Captured by Turkish Troops
A band of about 100 Greeks set fire to Startehina e near Monastir in May. After six houses burned, Turkish troops arrived and killed seventeen Greeks. The survivors fled as Turkish forces pursued them.
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Salonika
Startehina E
Monastir
Big Blaze Destroys Block in Ogden Utah Fire
Fire at the Burton Implement Co house on Twenty third street and Washington avenue destroyed half a block of business houses along Washington avenue in Ogden Utah. Loss estimated about 350000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
Burton Implement Company
Twenty Third Street
Washington Avenue
Chicago Grain and Live Stock Quotes May 22 1924
Wheat and corn prices fall within narrow ranges while oats and rye hold steady. Live stock, hogs, cattle, and sheep see varied receipts and prices at Chicago and East Buffalo sale yards, with ranges listed for prime and common lots and for different weights and classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Grain
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Shaw
Choice Prairie
East Buffalo Live Stock
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Best
Very Low Excursion Rate to New Haven Knights of Columbus
Excursion tickets offered on convenient dates with favorable return limits for the Annual Convention of the National Council Knights of Columbus to be held June 8 to 9. Apply to the Agent at Chicago & North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
North-Western
National Council, Knights of Columbus
Agenta Chicago & North-Western R’y
Piano Purchaser Finds Higher Price Elsewhere
A man visited our store seeking a piano and compared a New York make with one he had bought elsewhere. He paid $75 more at the other dealer, while we offer savings of $75 to $125 and a two year exchange privilege on non Kimball pianos. We guarantee all pianos, and aim to please every customer with lowest possible prices.
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New York
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Burlington
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Garfield
Gale
Freeport Hdw
Wert Bros
Holmann IV
Wee & Wiens
Buss
Graalnis
Statesman
Rule
Wessatie
Presbyterians
Illnois
Tlinois
Machine
U. Mi
BRO & Dollmeyer Et
a _FINMpREey Medicine Co
William and John Sireats
Humphreys
Druggista
Humphreys Med. Co. William & John Sts. N
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Galena St
New Phone
Freeport
Swarts & Fleck
Genesee Javns
Dunkley
Banner Grosery
Bbc
F. W. Borgmeier
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