Congress Week Shifts to Tariff Amendments and Rates
The Senate debated Cummins amendments on passenger rates and Interstate Commerce Commission approval while House actions focused on civil and railway appropriations. Key figures included Senators Cummins Borah Volliver Martin and House members Tawney Olmsted and Griggs, amid votes on rate suspensions and government protections.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Hla
Congress
Tawney
Lia Mouse
Interesting Nows Itema About Agriculture And Horticulture
Reports show Minnesota potato yields averaging 80 bushels per acre on two sections of land. Alfred Wade notes a 123 bushel wheat harvest on two sections. Botanical trials at the University of Pennsylvania indicate African cactus may thrive in Arizona and Southern California deserts producing usable rope. Nursery records reveal over 60 000 cherry saplings sent this spring from Door County Wisconsin. The Aduatry reports last few years show a shift toward Western land yields.
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Itema
Minnesota
Alfred Wade
Washingston
Botanical
University of Ponhaylvania
Arizona
California
Nuraury
Garmare
Door Courty
Devastating Minneapolis Fire Destroys Multiple Warehouses
A blaze began early morning in Minneapolis destroying four large implement warehouses and other property. The fire, caused by unknown exUSA, raged for hours before control at 3 AM. Estimated losses exceed 75 000 with several firms named including Northern Neck Plow, Great Northern Implement, Waterbury Implement, and Northwestern. The Sixth Avenue Hotel suffered partial destruction. Firefighting help came from St Paul.
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Minneapolis
Christ Madison
Great Northern Implement Company
Washington Avenue
Mdalamot
6Th
7Th Aventues
Great Northern
Waterbury
Northwestern
Sixth Avenue
G. W. Wright
Sogiian, Mich
Waterbury Imiplement Company
Indicted State Senator Faces Grand Jury Charges
Sangamon County grand jury indicts State Senator Jo W Tatstlaw of Tuka Marian County on two counts of perjury from testimony in the legislative bribery probe. The investigation centers on alleged writings to J W Inox, a Derby Desk Company salesman, with further indictments expected as State's Attorney Edmund Burke reviews evidence.
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Blakes
Iuka
Jo. W. Tatstlaw
Tuka
Marian County
Hoiness General Assembly
Grand Juty
Edmund Burke
Ristian
Geand
J. W. Inox
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Burke
Holate
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Tulia Ward Howe 91 Let Family Celebrate Milestone
The elderly matriarch Tulia Ward Howe celebrated her 91st birthday with family at her Beacon Street home in Vestan. A yearly breakfast hosted by the New England Women’s clubs to mark the occasion was two days earlier, and relatives from around the world sent flowers telegrams and letters. Her children grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered to share greetings and affection.
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New England Women's Clubs
Iettera
Railroads Blamed for High Cost of Living
Massachusetts Cost of Living Commission reports railroads incur lower returns for services, but have progressed overall. It cites rebate cuts and suspension of passes as factors, while noting rising duality in volumes.
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Massachusetts Cost of Living Commission
Passis
Baby survives train crash after 44 cars pass
A baby narrowly escaped death near Syracuse New York when struck while playing near railroad tracks. A locomotive passed over the child with all forty four cars before workers found the uninjured youngster, suffering only minor injuries from the ordeal.
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Church membership grows with national census report
The forthcoming census study notes 1905 religious memberships total 2,926,445. Protestant bodies account for about 20,287,742 and Roman Catholics 39,079,142. Proportions vary by city and class, with major urban centers showing high church participation. Major cities list New York 44.7 percent, Chicago 40.7, Philadelphia 28.8, Boston 62.6, and St. Louis 46.6.
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Ipst
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Church of Christ, Scientiat
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
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Kellner Girl Found in Cellar of Louisville Church School
The body of Alma Kellner, eight, missing since December 8, was discovered in the cellar of St. John's Parochial School, five blocks from her parents' home. Lena Wendling, janitor Joseph Wendling’s wife, has been arrested as an accessory. Wendling vanished January 14. The child’s remains showed signs of foul play with quicklime used and an attempted burning. carpet wrapping matched Wendling’s clothing. Richard B. Sweet, a plumber, found the shallow six inch grave.
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St. John's Parochial School
Wred F. Kellner
Louisville
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Joseph Wendling
St. John’s
Wendberg
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al Lugad
Wendling
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Queen Mother Alexandra Receives Roosevelt at Buckingham Palace
Queen Mother Alexandra received Mr. Roosevelt at Buckingham Palace in London for a long talk. She expressed appreciation for the sympathy shown for her bereavement and asked Lord Strathcona to convey gratitude to Canada for its people’s affection and support.
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Buckingham Palace
London
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Rate Cuts Ordered by Kansas State Railroad Board
The Kansas State Railroad Commission ordered a 12 percent deernage on all merchandise rates where the gate per 100 pounds exceeds St and a 16 34 percent cut on all general and special rates where the rate exceeds 90 cents per hundred pounds.
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New York Primary Bill Dead After Veto
A decisive 46 to 4 vote defeated the Cobb compromise on direct nomination after passing the senate. Governor Hughes announced supporting the Meade Philips bill, still pending work in both houses. An extraordinary session remains the only potential path for primary reform this year.
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Interstate Congrere Commission
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Homer
Gallooa
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Elba
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Kidnaping Case Leads to Indeterminate Prison Term
Haasan Kidnaper Beate to Priva and Preeman DiMotson convicted at Halton Kun for aiding Marian Cloakiey’s abduction. The St Louis World’s Fair inewhator baby was taken from Lopaka Kran. August sentence handed by Judge Rains. Myre Jamey G. Barclay, foster mother of the child from Mejine Illinois, awaits trial.
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Priva
Preeman ‘DiMotson
Halton
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Mejine
Triad
Trial of Beach Crimea resident ends in acquittal
August Seyler of Beach Crimea and William Boyler faced murder charges over Jane Adamson case at Atlantic City Inat February. Boyler was acquitted at May's Landing after a jury deliberated over five hours. Brother Oryla Seyler, once a witness, was discharged.
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Beach Crimea
William Boyler
Jane Adamson
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May’s Landing
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Dinamith Wisconsin Bank Robbery Report
The State Bank of Unity Wisconsin was robbed of 2000 dollars when the bank safe was dynamited. Two men seen hanging around the bank for days are suspected to be the attackers, who escaped. The bank opened in 1905 with capital of 105,000.
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Death of German bacteriologist Professor Robert Koch
German professor Robert Koch, renowned for tuberculosis and diphtheria work and sleeping sickness research, dies in Baden Baden at 67 after a long illness. Koch, Berlin University graduate and privy councillor to the Kaiser, pioneered tubercle bacillus coloring and antitoxic serum therapies and developed rodent-killing gas for ships.
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Rioting miners clash with state police at Pittston colliery
A riot broke out at No. L1 colliery of the Pennsylvania Coal Co near Pittston Pa when a posse led by Sergeant Slea ming attempted to disperse striking miners. Sheriff Rodda was shot at, miner Peter Sura was severely clubbed, and Trooper Jasper Oftednch was knocked down. A second outbreak at Biven colliery was dispersed by trappara forces.
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Jasper Oftednch
Biven
Trappara
Angora goats export ban debated and Berlin lecture note
The piece notes a proposed ban on exporting Angora goats from Turkey to Amarion and Australia as interior regulations are drafted. It mentions Commander Peary delivering a polar lecture in Berlin with about 200 attendees, plus a secretive theater event. Reports on Albanian rebellion actions by Turkish forces near Katchanik and rebel positions are included.
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Woman Goes On Trial For Missouri Poisoning Case
Dora B S Doxey stands trial in St Louis for the murder of her husband William J Erder a St Louis postal clerk. Dr Loren B Doxey her former husband is charged in the same case. Miss Kate Elder key witness for the state recounts the murder plot and motive centered on insurance. The defendant reportedly stopped using drugs during the trial.
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Death plot targets Manuel and Alfonso in Lisbon return
Secret warnings warn Lisbon officials that King Manuel and King Alfonso of Portugal face assassination upon Manuel's return from London. Spanish police reveal conspirators target government members as well. Secret services from several nations cooperate to foil the plot. England's sanctuary helped shield Alfonso and Manuel during Edward VII's obsequies.
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Auction of Civil War Gear Ends Sizeable Bethel Post Sale
A deteriorated Bethel Missouri notice reports the Grand Army post shrinking from about 100 to ten members held a sale of military accoutrements. The auction included muskets belts swords flags drums and related items as the post dissolved after thirty years of operation.
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Bethel
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Fifa
Canada Big U and Customer Exports Boom to Canada Rise
Canada shows a sharp rise in exports to the United States, with domestic merchandise shipments to Canada increasing by 45 million dollars in the last ten months of the fiscal year. The overall increase in exports to all destinations totaled 55 million dollars, highlighting Canada as a major new customer.
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Canada
Passenger rate rise announced by Boston and Maine
President Tuttle of the Boston and Maine said passenger rates would rise on June 1 to pre-1997 levels, claiming the increase funds wage hikes for employees. The change will not affect suburban service. Chicago Rapid Transit reports show a 1 percent drop in accidents while receipts rose over 4 percent, with one third of the gain attributed to increased traffic. Some railroads and steel firms followed by raising wages. the Postal Telegraph and Cable system issued notices of a 6 to 25 percent wage adjustment.
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Thor
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