Government recompense in merger suit challenges Harriman lines
In Salt Lake City H H Rogers and James Stillman named with Harriman and other railroads in the government merger suit filed answers. Rogers denies the charges and seeks dismissal and damages to character, insisting no intent to form a conspiracy to control railroads. He admits heavy Union Pacific and Atchison stock purchases but argues investments, not control plans, with no knowledge of pre October 8 1901 deals. Similar denials cover Kuhn Loeb deals and Oregon Short Line dealings.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
H. H. Rogers
James Stillman
Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Jacob Schiff
Union Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Rogers
Utah District
Avers
Stillman
Kuhn
Frick
W. A. Clark
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Oregon
Thaw Is Out of Mattewan for Case Proceedings
Harry K. Thaw is removed from Matteawan hospital for the criminal insane and will stay in Duchess county jail temporarily while a writ of habeas corpus seeks a sane declaration. A final decision on the writ will determine his status and confinement.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Mattewan Hospital
Duchess County
Manning elected rector of Trinity parish
New York Reverend Dr William T Manning vicar of St Agnes chapel Trinity parish and assistant rector was unanimously elected rector to succeed the late Dr Morgan Dix at a Trinity parish vestry meeting.
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New York
William T. Manning
St. Agnes’ Chapel
Trinity Parish
Morgan Dix
Corn on the Chicago board hits 70 percent May option
On Monday Chicago Illinois markets saw the May option reach 70 percent, the highest level since 1902 when John W Gates and others attempted to corner the market. The note recalls the historic spike linked to Gates and associates.
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Chicago, Illi
Board of Trade
John W. Gates
Schley Guests in Yankton Four Day Visit
Admiral and Mrs Schley arrived in Yankton South Dakota on Monday as guests of the consistory for a four day stay. The city is in gala attire with bands bunting and parades marking the visit.
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Schley
Yankton
S. D
Congressmen Confer With Roosevelt on Legislation
Representatives Watson and Alexander of New York met with President Roosevelt to discuss the remaining legislative program. The president supports an Anti-Injunction law and amending the Sherman Act. Alexander aims to press a government liability bill for injuries to employees. Watson now doubts adjournment by May 16.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Watson
Alexander
New York
House Judiciary Committee
Boundary Treaty Ratified by Senate in Exec Session
The Washington Canadian international boundary treaty was ratified by the senate in executive session. It provides for a more complete definition and demarcation of the boundary between the United States and Canada.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Canada
Renominated Stalwart Republican Candidate for State Senator
Pierre South Dakota Hon J L Lockhart, a prominent local figure, has consented to allow the use of his name as the stalwart Republican candidate for state senator. The announcement positions him as a leading contender in the upcoming electoral race.
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Pierre
S. D
J. L. Lockhart
Fire destroys a hotel in Fort Wayne with many dead
A major blaze at the New Avelina hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana, early Sunday killed ten and left many missing, with thirteen seriously injured. Authorities fear up to twenty bodies remain in the ruins as National Guard units assist in debris clearance and rescue efforts.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Avelina
Anchenbruck
Infantry Company D
Battery B
National Guards
Ralph Hopkins
R. S. Johnson
Pana
Ill
St. Joseph's Hospital
Dominion bill to build road north to Hudson Bay
The government will submit a bill in parliament to fund a railroad to Fort Churchill on Hudson Bay. Money would come from selling 3,000,000 acres of crown lands reserved for railways, with estimated proceeds up to 30,000,000,000 dollars to cover construction and harbor improvements.
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Winnipeg
Man
Dominion
Fort Churchill
Hudson Bay
Will Endorse Postal Banks Meeting Advocates Legislation
Washington reports that leading members of the house and senate will address a meeting urging postal legislation backed by the Postal Progress league. The event signals broad legislative support for Postal Banks.
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Washington
House
Senate
Postal Progress League
Republican party to move headquarters to Chicago
Washington. Chairman Harry S. and members of the Republican National Committee discussed relocating the headquarters from Washington to Chicago with Senator Elmer Dover. The Chicago office will be opened next Monday.
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Washington
Harry S&s. New
Republican National Committee
Elmer Dover
Chicago
Senate panel backs New Lands waterways bill report
Washington senate committee on commerce adopted the subcommittee report urging the New Lands waterways bill. The report fixes the appropriation at 10,000,000 dollars.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Senate tributes for Mallory and Bryan read in Congress
Addresses praising the lives and public service of late U S Senator Stephen R Mallory and Florida Senator William J Bryan were delivered in the House of Representatives with Mr Dalzell presiding by designation of Speaker Cannon.
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Washington
United States
Stephen R. Mallory
William J. Bryan
Florida
House of Representatives
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Cannon
Bailey's Majority Seen Shrinking in Texas Returns
Additional election returns from the Democratic primary scatter across Dallas and other counties. Johnson strengthens in unreported areas while Bailey’s delegate-at-large majority to the Denver convention likely falls below 25,000.
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Bailey
Dallas
Texas
Johnson
Senator Bailey
Denver
Tirey L. Ford Acquitted In San Francisco Bribery Case
Tirey L. Ford, chief counsel for United Railroads, was found not guilty by a jury of bribing former Supervisor Daniel G. Coleman to vote for a trolley franchise. The verdict ends a high profile case tied to the transit company.
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Tirey L. Ford
San Francisco
United Railroads
Daniel G. Coleman
Weighing Malle Report to Congress on Mail Payment Rates
Postmaster General Meyer transmitted to Congress the special weighing of the mails undertaken under congressional enactment. The report seeks a readjustment of railroad mail payment rates and is filled with statistical data. It spans four classes and includes thirty tables. Postal officers in charge deem the investigation highly important.
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Malle
Washington
Meyer
Congress
Iowa News Powerful local crimes and industry updates
The preliminary hearing for Frank Benson in a murder case is moved from May 6 to June 10 in Marshalltown. A banker Milo Adams dies by suicide in Kensett. Rose Aleck of Logan commits suicide at her brother's home. Mrs. Haddeman sues Illinois Central for 10000 after her husband's death in Waterloo. Chicago & Northwestern shuts Boone shops pending broader cuts. Ottumwa jurors convict Leroy Edwards of rape, followed by a mob and relocation. Local accidents include Charles Chinland's injury while trimming trees. State university budget set at 342000, new law building plans near approval. Sioux City anti saloon case targets Stevens Kennedy and Slezer. Shenandoah woman dies after falling into a ruined well. Muscatine courthouse cornerstone laid. a large fire destroys a Farmers' Exchange pavilion with horses and hogs. Original cause of fire undetermined.
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Milo Adams
Iowa
Board of Trade
Kensett
Rose Aleck
Logan
John Aleck
Minerva A. Haddeman
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Henry C. Haddeman
Waterloo
Haddeman
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Boone
Clinton
Chicago
Ite
Ottumwa
Leroy Edwards
Clara Erwin
Dr. D. Graves
Gilmore
Charles Chinland
Chinland
State University
Board of Regents
Law
Byers
Anti-Saloon League
Sioux City
Stevens-Kennedy Company
Charles Slezer
Stevens- Kennedy Company
Co-operative Company
William Hoffman
Shenandoah
Eer
Hter
Muscatine
Farmers’ Exchange Pany
Leurel
Fire at Malvern Damages Several Buildings
A north wind fanned a blaze at a Malvern restaurant run by Wm. Tunnison on Friday night. Maud Winchell started a fire in a gasoline stove, sparking a blaze that damaged the restaurant and spread to nearby shops including White’s furniture and Mullholland’s general store. A nearby residence also caught fire and was quickly controlled. Lodging above the restaurant housed Cal Berryman, who narrowly escaped with burned hands and feet. Chief Wortz praised the fire department for preventing greater losses. The article also notes an Alberta travel poster advertising the Dominion exhibition in Calgary from June 29 to July 9.
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Malvern
Wm. Tunnison
Maud Winchell
National Bank
White
Mullholland
Cal Berryman
Wortz
Fire Department
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Byron E. Boody
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Alberta
Kirschbaum
Kraft Klothing Komp’y
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Mills County National Bank
Glenwood
L. Heinsheimer
A. D. French
F. Buffington
H. A. French
ER. B. Woodruff
A.J.G
F. M. Buffington
C. W. Rathke
D. L. Heinsheimer
cuAse
Dr.a. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
A. J. Howb
Nottingham
T. Q. Records
Prestt
Walter Breen, Secy
Mills County Abstract CO
Glenwood, Iowa
Mills County
Bower Bros
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