Landmark reformers debate in trust regulation debate
The text outlines a Chicago press union meeting where reformers pressed for government control of railroads and waterways, an elastic monetary system, and rights to curb private monopolies via trusts. It notes support for transparency in corporate ownership and a push against bloating financial trusts concluding with Mrs. Gougar withdrawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Hatch
John R ‘Commons
Ness
Hstes
Rust League
Committee On Nation
Chicago
Aagsaciens
Ier
Blutocracy
Gougar
Chicago Labor War Echoes in City Strike Threat
Feb 14 report shows the bricklayers and masons unions asking the international union to declare strikes on all Chicago jobs. Local unions would mobilize non-union workers, potentially halting much construction. Contractors deny major impact, citing few large contracts in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Council
Asons
Interna
Chicago
Terr
Railroads in Georgia Suffer Damaging Flooding
A chaotic flood event floods Georgia rail lines from WBUB reports on February 14. Electric light failures disrupt cities while the Chatta nlley and West Point areas experience widespread damage. Roads and wagons are tied up. authorities seek relief as rail and bridge damage rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbub
Chattanlley
West Point
Anon
Jeufala
Thous
Cate
Maconsa
Rafirsane
Bribe Allegations Surface Tied to Clark Senate Race
Testimony alleges William McDermott received about 5 000 dollars for services after Clark's senate election and that 22 000 dollars were used in legislative and senatorial campaigns. McDermott claims funds largely came from Clark's son and cites 300 affidavits from voters in vacant lots at the Butte election. Jacobs testifies Cason discussed money from Daly supporters for testimony against Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cason
Clark
William ‘McDermott
Senate
McDermott
Butte
Jacobs
Porto Rico Trade Bill Faces Delay as Rioting Fears Rise
Advices from Puerto Rico warn of possible riots if Congress does not grant relief by creating a market for planters. Sugar and tobacco workers face poverty as conditions deteriorate while the House plans to consider extending U S customs into Porto Rico, though passage will take weeks. The president favors absolute free trade with Puerto Rico, while Republicans fear establishing a precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fev
Pico
Congress
House of Representatives
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
Honors for Jackies Washington and Far East naval crew
A cablegram from Rear Admiral Watson reports Gen Kobbe praising Rodgers and the naval expedition to southern Luzon Catanduanes Samar and Leyte for unqualified success. Ensign Gilpin wounded. Moore Gilpin Reynolds Evans Castleman cited for bravery and service. Evans is son of Fighting Bob Evans and Castleman of Louisville, Kentucky.
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Washington
Watson
Cavite
Kobbe
Rodgers
Naval
Luzon
Catanduants
Samar
Leyte
Moore
Helena
Gilpin
Mariveles
Reynolds
Oliver
Castleman
Evans
Colt
Tacloban
Raymond P. Rodgers
Nachville
Edwin K. Moore
Ohio
Charles EB. Gilpin
Missouri
Alfred Reynolds
Virginia
Bob” Evans
Kenneth G. Castleman
Louisville, Ky
John B. Castleman
Two Miners Hurt in Diamond Mine Accident
In Brazil on February 14, Fred Bucholtz and Hugh Culbertson, both local miners, were seriously injured in the Diamond mine at the same hour Tuesday evening. Bucholtz was wedged between roof and coal on a car after a low passage caught him, while Culbertson was crushed by a slate fall. Both may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Fred Bucholtz
Hugh Culbertson
Bucholtz
Culbertson
Want College Societies Abolished At Yale
In New Haven on February 14 Yale seniors began a petition drive to end the three sophomore secret societies. About 250 of 326 seniors signed the request while 31 senior society members declined. Petitioners urge extending junior fraternities to include sophomores and juniors to curb cliques seen as undemocratic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. Haven
Conn
Fed
Yale
Actress Nellie McHenry seeks missing husband in Washington
Nellie Mc Henry asks police to locate her husband John Webster last seen November 20 walking along a Buffalo thoroughfare. She reports Webster may have recently been seen in Washington and that a prior report claimed he leaped over Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nellie McHenry
National Capital
John Webster
Buffalo Thoroughfare
Parole Board Report Details Indiana Prison Applicants
Warden Shideter at the Indiana prison in Michigan City has submitted to Gov Mount a yearly parole board report. It shows 223 parole applicants, 137 rejected, 102 granted, and 4 continued for further investigation. Among those paroled 93 were first term, seven second term, and two third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shideter
Indiana
Michigan City
Mount
Queen of Chinatown Dies in Opium Poisoning
New York reports the death of Katie Stanley known as the queen of Chinatown. She was 21, from respectable parents, well educated, and famed for her good looks. After a year and a half in Chinatown, the pace proved too fast. death resulted from opium poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
New York
Katie ‘Stanley
Unknown Vessel Wrecked Off Lands End
In Falmouth England February 14 an unknown vessel wrecked at Lands End. One man is visible in the rigging as life savers battle a heavy northerly gale hindering rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Eng
Lands End
To Meet Bryan in Jacksonville Fia
A committee of 100 citizens is appointed to meet Bryan upon his arrival. Excursion trains will be run from all parts of the state to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Jacksonville
Fia
Incorporators Named With Capital Stock Listings
Incorporated entities include Lagrange manufacturing company with 2500 capital, Connersville telephone company with 25000, Laporte sash and door company with 25000, and New Holland canning company limited of Richmond with 37000 capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange Manufacturing Company
Connersville Telephone Company
Laporte Sash and Door Company
New Holland Canning Company, Limited
Richmond
Otattal
Blazes in Chicago Endanger 35. One Fatally Burned
Early Wednesday eight people were injured and one died across four separate fires in Chicago. Firemen saved about 35 residents from overheated furnaces. C. F. Slade, a boarder, died at 2021 Indiana Avenue. Mrs. H. E. Bump carried her two children to safety from the second floor. Total losses estimated at 50,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. F. Slade
Indiana Ave
H. E. Bump
Finance Bill Progress Amid Red Cross Incorporation Debate
In Washington the senate moved the financial bill forward after routine business and announced a vote time for Thursday. Senator Teller criticized house bill omissions while arguing the bill favors rich interests and cites past monetary systems. Aldrich indicated a vote schedule later today.
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Washington
Senate
Red Cross
Aldrich
Teller
Finance Committee
Great Britain
Republican Party
Lincoln
Debate on appropriation bill stalls with delay to Monday
The house met at noon on Wednesday to consider the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. Efforts to limit general debate failed and Payne announced he would not call up the Porto Rican bill until Monday next due to lack of agreement.
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Payne
Three Judges to Hear Poor Relief Mandamus Case
Auditor Smith and Hawkins and Smith file a demurrer to the mandamus against commissioners to force payment of disputed poor relief claims. Argument set for Monday February 26 with W H H Miller assisting County Attorney Brown. All three superior judges will preside and issue a final ruling.
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Smith
Hawkins
W. H. H. Miller
Brown
Navy to need 3038 officers after ships finished
Secretary Long told the senate that after current ships are completed the navy will require 3038 officers to govern them. There are 2459 officers on the rolls now, so 589 more must be provided by Congress. Of these 589, 318 will be staff and 271 warrant officers.
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Washington
Navy
Department
Congress
Long
Senate
Valentine Triggered Fatal Wounding in Charleston
Charleston report says C R Stewart accused his wife of sending a comic valentine. He threatened her and his son Louis, 18, intervened when a chair was raised. Louis fired twice, hitting the abdomen and fatally wounding his father. Louis surrendered and was jailed.
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Valentine
Charleston
W. Va
C. R. Stewart
Louis
Young Stewart
Decision For Parplee ReTurns $506.75 to Estate
An appellate court orders George Parplee of Shelby County to repay $506.75 to the James W. Anderson estate. Parplee's claim is the entire amount, while other creditors receive only about 7 percent of their claims from the $101,000 total.
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Parplee
George Parplee
Shelby County
James W. Anderson
Real estate agent robbed of 2400 dollars in Memphis
MEMPHIS Tenn Feb 14 William Yoakum a Texas real estate agent was robbed of 3240 dollars and the Illinois Central railroad was mentioned in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Wm. Yoakum
Waco
Tex
Ain
Indiana State Court of Honor session in Morrison's hall
The Indiana state court of honor met in Morrison's hall all day with officers chosen for its new structure. Zack T. Dungan of Huntington named president of a cooperative league. he and other delegates lead the 2,500 policies across five courts. Dungan also serves as Huntington mayor and police league president. He promotes an electric line from Hicksville to Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Court of Honor
Morrison's Hall
F.D. Stitz
Evansville
C. L. Simmens
Bloomington
Walter W. Frenciti
Mount Vernon
C.H. Padgett
Princeton
William Pierson
Fountaintown
Fred Wolters
Reileys
H. C. Chancellor
Bicknell
Alice van Pelt
Shelbyville
Zack T. Dungan
Huntington
Court of Honor
Dungan
Municipal Police League of
Indiana
Hicksville
Marion
Ind
Overruled Motion in Hawkins Estate Suit Against Railroad
Judge Leathers denied a defense bid to direct a verdict for the Vanealia railroad case. Attorney John G. Williams argued the 1882 statute shifting fault burden in death damages suits violates the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hawkins
Hawkins
Vanealia
Leathers
John G. Williams
Williams
Board weighs closing Coram street for art museum site
A. G. Smith presented petitions to the Board of Works seeking the closure of Coram street from Pennsylvanian street to Talbott avenue and the first alley east of Pennsylvania street from Coram to 40 feet north, aligned with the Art association’s plan to buy the Talbott property as an art museum site. Additional petitions call for cement walks, block pavement, and brick roadwork on multiple streets including St. Clair, South, California, Tenth, Moore, Lahme, and related avenues.
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A. G. Smith
Board of Works
Coram
St. Clair St
Highland
Oriental
South-st
Capitol-ave
California-st
Market
Washington
Tenth-st
Tecumseh
Moore-ave
Christian
Lahme St
Delaware
Alabama
Coffee Belching Case Prompts Switch to Postum
A Northampton man hides his name and recounts a long struggle with belching gas after meals tied to coffee use. He explains illness improved after replacing coffee with Postum Food Coffee, noting relief from headaches, constipation, blotches, jaundice, and nervous strain.
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Northampton
Mass
Tls
Delayed Afternoon Session Stems from Roth Grand Jury Visit
The afternoon session started late due to Chairman Roth's grand jury visit. Police officials testified about Rinker's Dec report and a trip to Barnes' saloon to locate a man. he claimed a Warren was met accidentally during the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Rinker
Sera
Barnes
Wamer
Warren
Grand jury delay noted for Roth subpoena
Up to 2:30 p.m. Roth had not reached the grand jury room, though he was subpoenaed for 2 p.m. and remained absent from proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Witness at Georgia Street resort testifies in distress
Anna Smith keeper of a resort at 312 West Georgia Street was the first witness on Wednesday. She describes feeling faint after being helped to the stand. Smith testifies that three weeks earlier Teery Moore and Rinker visited seeking a former inmate. She notes both were intoxicated and that Rinker insulted Supt. Quigley, threatening discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Smith
W. Georgia St
Teery Moore
Rinker
Supt
Quigley
Taft Denies Injunction in Kentucky Minor Offices Case
Judge Taft of the United States circuit court of appeals refused the temporary injunction in the Kentucky minor state offices case filed by ex-Governor Bradley and others. The ruling was handed down at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Taft
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Kentucky
ex-Goy
Bradley
Will of Jane Martin Williams Bequeaths Real Estate for Orphaned Children
The will of Jane Martin Williams who died Feb. 3 was probated Wednesday. She owned real estate valued about 450 dollars and personal property around 50 dollars. The executor Albert E. Baker is directed to sell the property and turn proceeds to the Home for friendless colored children. The will of Herman H. Vahle was also admitted to probate, leaving all assets to his widow Maria Vahle who is named executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Martin Williams
Albert E. Baker
Herman H. Vahle
Maria Vahle
National Automobile and Electric Company Purchases Land
The National Automobile and Electric Company, Incorporated, buys a 550 by 320 foot parcel at Twenty second Street and the Lake Erie and Western tracks for a new factory. Clarence Martindale drafts the plans to be completed within a week, with a contract letting then. President L S Dow promises a modern facility. The plant will hire 200 workers within 90 days after opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Automobile and Electric Company, Incorporated
Lake Erie & Western
Belt
Clarence Martindale
L.S. Dow
Boards of Trade Move to Suppress Bucket Shops
Representing 18 boards of trade, delegates meet to appoint a five member committee to secure national bucket shop suppression legislation. They urge exchanges to enact rules against bucket shop methods and establish uniform nonmember grain futures rates at 0.75 cents per bushel and member rates at 0.0625 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boards of Trade
Three Wrecks In An Hour On Southern Road
Three wrecks happened in one hour on the Southern road near Concord Asheville and Greenville. At Concord a freight train loaded with cotton mill machinery was wrecked. Four miles from Asheville a train hit a landslide and the engine overturned. Fireman Allen Jeffries and brakeman Peter Nicols died. engineer Woodbury was severely scalded. A separate wreck occurred at Greenville due to a landslide.
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Charlotte
N. C
Concord
North Carolina
Asheville
Allen Jeffries
Peter Nicols
Woodbury
Greenville
S. C
Plaster Cast for Morton Statue Arrives in Richmond
A plaster cast used by sculptor Niehaus for Gov. Oliver P. Morton’s statue arrived in Richmond to be placed in the court house. The cast accompanies a $15,000 damages suit by Curran Beall against Union Traction Co filed on a change of venue from Madison and Henry counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Curran Beall
Union Traction Company
Madison
Henry
Niehaus
New York
Gov
Oliver P. Morton
Statuary Hall
Washington
Court House
Roof collapses at Joliet steel plant injures workers
A roof fell on a cast ing bed at the Illinois Steel Company No 1 and 2 blast furnaces in Joliet on Wednesday morning, burying 20 workers. Martin Blot nick was killed, Dominic Wuetkes seriously injured, with several others sustaining minor injuries.
Eastern Democrats rally for Bryan in Milwaukee push
A Washington Special notes eastern Democrats back Bryan to block his rivals and retire him later. Croker German and other so called Bryan supporters warn that anti silver and anti Chicago factions seek future leverage by backing the regular ticket. Milwaukee leaders claim citizens pledged 100000 for the convention and will raise more if needed.
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New York
Washington
The
Herald
Bryan
Nebraska
Richard Croker
Arthur
Rose
Milwaukee
Peck
Wisconsin
Joseph J. Breck
Severe floods hit Boston and New England
Heavy rain over 24 hours floods mills along rivers in New England. Merrimac and Connecticut rivers report greatest damage. Champlain valley sees five days of rain. Hoosac River at North Adams reaches records. Bridges washed away and rainfall totals reach about three inches in Maine and Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Merrimac
Connecticut
Champlain Valley
Hooshc
North Adams
Mass
Maine
Vermont
Overcoat Reveals 5000 Dollar Hidden Hoard At County Hospital
In Chicago a worn overcoat found among hospital rags yielded five thousand dollars hidden in the lining. The coat belonged to Samuel Beswick who died at the institution Sunday night. Beswick was long known as the tramp operator of the open board. In Omaha relatives of John Kndgler sought to stop his marriage to Josephine Narnowski by an injunction, then a guardian petition, but the clerk refused license papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel Beswick
Beswick
Open Board
Omaha
Neb
John Kndgler
Josephine Narnowski
Interstate Live Stock Market Quotes and Receipts
Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle hogs and sheep receipts for February 14 with price ranges for different classes. Cattle include fair to medium beef and butcher steers, prime to fancy cows, and veal calves. hogs show packing and shipping grades. sheep show good to prime lambs and common lambs.
Wheat and grain prices modestly advance on Chicago exchange
Wheat futures rise on Wednesday with May at 68% to 69 cents and July near 68% to 69 cents. Corn climbs to 34% to 34? cents, oats gain to 22% cents. Provisions show pork around 10.92 dollars, lard about 6.02 dollars, ribs near 5.97 dollars. Butter and cheese prices mixed in dairy quotes amid market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C.hickens
Great Damage at Albany Flood Strikes Hudson Region
Albany reports major freshet from swollen Hudson River since 1867. Severe damage noted in Albany area with crippling effects on transportation and livability. No cars available as cleanup actions begin and weather monitors forecast further rises. Local officials survey impact and coordinate relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Hudson
Aince
City Grain Market Prices and Trading Totals
Wheat No 2 red 70 cents track and 7 cents milling freight. No 3 red 64 to 69 cents. February wagon wheat 70 cents. Corn firmer across grades. No 1 white 38 cents. No 3 white 33 1/2 cents. No 4 white 20 to 24 cents. No 2 yellow 32 1/2 cents. Oats steady No 2 white 26 27 cents. No 2 mixed 24 25 percent cents. Hay firm No 1 timothy 12.00 12.50 dollars. No 2 timothy 11.00 11.50. Total wheat and corn cars 14. mixed lots present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Hay
Timothy
Unien Stock Yards Cattle and Sheep Receipts February Update
Indianapolis February 14 cattle receipts total 425 with mixed export and shipping cattle quoted. Good to prime steers at 1.00 to 1.60 per pound for 1,136 to 1,800 pounds, fair to medium steers 1.20 to 1.30, bulls and cows and calves priced from 0.50 to 1.00 per pound, heifers and feeders mid-range. Sheep and lamb receipts ight with good to choice lambs 5.60 to 6.60 per 100 pounds, common to medium lambs 4.50 to 5.25, sheep 3.50 to 4.25, bucks 2.80 to 3.50 per hundred pounds. Pigs and hogs also listed with mixed weights and prices in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
Favotarc
Cevsee Sess
Averag
Sae
Seacusyraieneceracs
Unien Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Funeral notice for Carson-Parker 8
Funeral notice for Carson Parker 8 announced for Tuesday February 13 1900 at residence 1505 Hoyt Avenue. Details to follow. Also notice seeks experienced, conscientious workers at Denison hotel laundry with position offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson—Parker
Hoyt-ave
Hroner
Denison Hotel
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Wm. Co. Whitney
Meera Company
AOTR
Will
Reprava State Court “of
Mie
Orphans’ Home
Dow Automobile Factory
Morton
Interstate Live Stock Market
Sss
Cenciueecesiicres
California
Santa Clara
Armour's Best
Wm. H Block Co
N. Capitol-ave
E. Tenthst
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