Prison convicts launch dramatic escape from Missouri prison
Four inmates Harry Vaughn Charles Raymond Hiram Blake George Ryan Eli Zeigler rushed the gate at 3 15 pm triggering a gunfight with guards and a nitroglycerine blast. Two convicts were shot and killed in the ensuing street chase before authorities recaptured or surrendered.
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Ibefer
Jefferson City
Harry Vaughn
Charles Raymond
Hiram Blake
George Ryan
Eli Zeigler
Lee
John Clay
E. A. Allison
Clay
Penitentiary
Congress
World Visible Cotton Supply Rises in New Orleans Report
Secretary Hester reports the world visible supply of cotton at 4,546,661 bales, up from 4,280,856 last week. American cotton totals 3,722,661 bales, ahead of 3,502,866 previously.
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New Orleans
Hester
President amends civil service rules in line with dismissals without hearing
Washington reports an executive order amending civil service rules to conform with a recent order allowing dismissal of classified employees without hearing. The amendment to rule XIV asserts that no person shall be removed from a competitive position except for a cause that promotes service efficiency.
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Washington
Morton to Return to Nebraska Soon
Chicago treasurer of International Salt, Mark Morton, has returned from Nebraska and praises the state. He plans to move there, possibly within two or three years, saying Lake Forest will join him. He anticipates a strong coalition in the region and expresses enthusiasm for relocating.
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Nebraska
Chicago
Mark Morton
International Salt Company
Lake Forest
Attack on Judge Munger by Washington Post
Washington Post criticizes Judge Munger of the United States district court for Nebraska. The editorial argues judges lack sufficient official supervision and that unchecked judicial power requires public scrutiny and accountability. The piece compares wider oversight to other branches and calls for closer constant watch.
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Washington Post
Washington
Nebraska
Munger
United States
District
Woman killed by robber in Chicago apartment
Miss Maude Reese, employee of the Zenera law department at Union Traction offices, was shot dead by a robber found inside her apartment on return from work. The burglar fled through a window, dropping a sack of silverware as he escaped.
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Chicago
Maude ‘Reese
Law Department
The
Zenera
Union Traction Company
Senate debates rates issue as intercity committee splits
Washington is shown a contentious Senate Interstate Commerce Committee discussion on rate making. Members signal a divide over expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission powers, with a potential Republican majority favoring a cautious bill aligned with the president. Partners fear party discord if a bill splits GOP ranks.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Message from Theodore Roosevelt Read at Draper Hopedale Reception
A letter from Theodore Roosevelt praising Mars Draper Hopedale’s election as lieutenant governor of Massachusetts was read at a town hall reception hosted by Draper’s mills employer and Hopedale citizens. Roosevelt commends Draper’s fearless upright conduct in public life and views it as essential beyond partisan politics.
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Hoperdale
Mars
Eben S.draper
Massachusetts
Hopedale
Governor Draper
Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary argues funds for Panama Canal exceed annual grant
Washington claims congressional legislation authorizes the president to spend Panama Canal money not only from the $10,000,000 annual appropriation but also from the $135,000,000 bond allotment provided by the Spooner act. The statement implies broader funding authority for canal construction and operations.
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Washington
Vast
Panama Canal
Taft Hosts Farewell Dinner for Panama Canal Delegates
Secretary Taft hosted a dinner at his Washington home for the board of consulting engineers of the Panama canal commission. The gathering marked a farewell for the foreign delegates as they prepared to depart for their home countries.
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Washington
Taft
Board of Consulting Engineers
Panama Canal Commission
Help Swell in the Poor Fund Amid Queen Alexandra Appeal
London reports a donor named Ried contributed $500 to Queen Alexandra's fund for the unemployed, raising the total to about $400,000 as the appeal continues.
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London
Ampassagor
Wnirelaw
Ried
Queen Alexandra
Roosevelt Removes William Lieb From Office as Assistant Treasurer
President Roosevelt announced the removal of William Lieb from the post of assistant United States treasurer at Philadelphia for persistent civil service law violations. A hearing was held at the White House after objections raised by Senator Penrose and Senator Knox. Lieb defended himself with a long statement supported by Representative Patterson. The president found fraud in civil service examinations and persistent wrongdoing, concluding there was no remedy but to remove Lieb from office.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William 8. Liev
United States
Philadelphia
White House
Lieb
Pen~ Tose
Knox
Pennsylvania
Patterson
Ding
The
Exodus of Jews in Washington Sparks Immigration Fears
Simon Wolf former head of the B N Z B organization warned that Russia’s atrocities may trigger a new Jewish exodus to America. He spoke at Sacred services in Washington Hebrew Congregation marking the 250th anniversary of Jewish arrival in the country. The gathering drew prominent members of the community.
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Simon Wolf
The
B'Nai B'Brith
Russia
Washington
Millard Sees Foraker Bill As Broadly Acceptable
Senator Millard praised the Foraker bill as comprehensive and likely to gain broad support. He endorsed railroad rate reform and advocated creating a secretary of transportation, arguing it would benefit commerce and labor, including Nebraska, by giving transportation policy cabinet status.
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Washington
Millard
Foraker
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Exports to China Show Record Rise in 1905
The ten months ending October 1905 saw exports to China reach 50,104,767 dollars, up from 20,557,184 in the same period of 1904, the latter a previous high. October 1905 exports to China totaled 3,138,045 dollars versus 3,346,802 in October 1904. General Crozier orders intrenching tools for all enlisted men, to be issued universally as equipment, extending to militia as needed.
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Washington
United States
China
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Crozier
General Staff
Carnegie Criticizes Library Building Fees in Syracuse
Andrew Carnegie writes to the Syracuse library board praising the new $200,000 library but criticizes the $18,000 spent on inspectors attorneys and architects fees. He says he never heard of such charges and knows nothing of attorneys tied to his libraries.
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Garnegie
Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse Library Board
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Senator Burton Found Guilty on Six Indictment Counts
Senator J Ralph Burton of Kansas City was found guilty on all six counts in the United States circuit court. He was convicted of having accepted compensation from the Riato Grain and Securities Co of St Louis to appear as attorney before the post office department. The verdict came at 12 56 after the jury began deliberations to the reading of each count. Burton showed no visible emotion as the verdict was read and departed with his counsel, promised to appear if needed.
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Senator Burton
Cort
Burton
Vandevanter
Roosevelt Inauguration Sets High Spending Record
Washington report shows the Theodore Roosevelt inauguration cost 145 491 dollars, the largest sum for any prior ceremony. Gen John M Wilson, chairman, released the figures and noted a remaining balance of 430 dollars was turned over to the auditorium association to fund a building for future inaugurations.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
John M. Wilson
Auditorium Association
Wilson
New 1905 Map Drops U S From Isle of Pines
The general land office announces a correction to the 1905 map removing the letters U S from Pine Island off Cuba’s coast. Frank Bond states the US designation was a mistake and will be removed on new maps. A senate treaty to transfer the island to Cuba is pending.
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Washington
General Land Office
Cuba
Isle of Pines
U. S
Pine Island
Frank Bond
Senate
Island
Republic of Cuba
Pension Bill Drafted by Grand Army of the Republic
C E Adams of Superior Nebraska is named to the pension committee of the Grand Army of the Republic by Commander in Chief Tanner. The committee will draft a bill for Congress to grant all honorably discharged Civil War soldiers a flat $12 monthly pension and raise existing $8 pensions to $12.
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Washington
C .E. Adams
Superior
Neb
Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Prosperity for American Farmers Despite Varied Yields
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson reports another year of unsurpassed farm prosperity. Crops show high production and record farm values. corn, hay, wheat, and rice hit peak values while some crops led in value. Overall farm wealth and savings surged, strengthening farm equity and trade balance.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Ats
Secretary of ‘Agriculture
Cron
Prca Lee Eees Edeeeg
Governor Quell Declares No Stay for Mrs Rogers
Walden VI Governor Charles J Quell announced he would not interfere with the December 8 execution of Mrs Mary Rogers after the U S Supreme Court decision. He reaffirmed his support for the regular date and procedures in this case.
New Record in Commerce With Noncontiguous Territory
The nine month U S commerce with its noncontiguous territory in 1905 may exceed prior years. Shipments from the United States to noncontiguous areas totaled 86,552,174 dollars for nine months, up from 29,929,079 the year before. Shipments to the United States from those territories reached 66,550,150 dollars, compared with 47,141,638.
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Washington
United States
Depart of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Statistics
Pastor G H Wright of Fairfield Dies at Home
News of the sudden death of Rev. G H Wright pastor of the Congregational church in Fairfield reached Rev. Harmon Bross. He was found lying on a sofa at his home and expired instantly after rolling to the floor.
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Lincoln
Auidden
G. H. Wright
Fairfield
Harmon Bross
Mr. Wright
Horse Trade Caused Killing in Illinois Dispute
Springfield news reports a fatal shooting rooted in a horse trade dispute. Will and Jamies Hinman shot and killed Samuel Douglass during a fight tied to the horse transaction. Local authorities stated the incident occurred amid heated disagreement and are investigating the case as a potential homicide.
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Springfield
Will
Jamies Hinman
Samuel Douglass
Confession of Convict After Prison Break in Missouri
George Ryan, one of the convicts recaptured after escaping with three others, confessed to Warden Hall at the state penitentiary in Jefferson City Missouri Monday night. He described how the group obtained arms and ammunition and the nitroglycerin used to blow up the large wagon gate in the outer prison wall during the breakout that left three men dead and several wounded.
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Jefferson City
State Penitentiary
George Ryan
Cowles Relieved of Ship in Charleston Move
Captain William Cowles, brother in law of President Roosevelt, is relieved of command of the battleship Missouri at Charleston navy yard by Captain Edwin C. Pendleton. He will return home to Garmington, Canada, until December then report to the bureau of navigation for duty as naval attache at the White House.
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White House
Boston
William §. Cowles
Roosevelt
Missouri
Charleston Navy Yard
Edwin C. Pendleton
Garmington
Cann
Bureau of Navigation
Foraker Drafts Interstate Commerce Bill to Curb Rates
Senator Foraker presented to the senate committee a draft bill to amend the interstate commerce law. It seeks to enjoin excessive railroad rates and discrimination between shippers or commodities while not granting rate fixing power. The measure would prohibit passes and free access to documents and outline that the attorney general, upon notice, may file in equity to address unjust rates and discrimination.
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Washington
Foraker
Senate Committee
Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Circuit Court of the United States
Oregon to Leave Active Service for Overhaul
Washington reports the battleship Oregon will be sent to a government navy yard for a thorough overhauling after returning from the Asiatic station. It will be recommissioned and used on the second line of defense in home waters. The older Massachusetts will also be put out of commission at the New York navy yard.
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Washington
Oregon
Asiatic Station
Government Navy Yard
Massachusetts
New York Navy Yard
Salt firm officials admit rail rebates in inquiry
A. H. Hogshett of Great Western Salt company acknowledged that his house received rebates from Missouri Pacific on salt shipments. The inquiry into B. E. Martin of Hutchinson showed the salt firm he represented also received rebates from Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway.
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Topeka
Bus
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
A. H. Hogshett
Great Western Salt Company
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railway
B. E. Martin
Hutchinson
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Millard pushes cabinet plan to curb railroad rate debate
Senator Millard urges creation of a secretary of transportation to calm interstate commerce discussions. He notes freer exchange of opinions among committee members and vows to back the proposal until a bill is reported. He is the sole supporter on the panel.
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Washington
Millard
Interstate Commerce Committee
Commission
Secretary of Transportation
A. Bus
Exchange Ratifications of Portsmouth Treaty Signed
In a formal ceremony at the state department Russia and Japan exchanged ratifications of the Portsmouth treaty. Baron Rosen and Mr Tayarira acted for their rulers, completing the final chapter of the war.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
State Department
Baron Rosen
Tayahira
Portsmouth
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Bill
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Pastor
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Rock Island
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