Supreme Court ruling harms rail rate pools nationwide
The Trans Missouri decision shakes railroads by ruling joint traffic agreements restraint of commerce. Col Morrison rates end of pooling and urges Congress for remedial legislation while railroads plan lobbying and possible injunctions to enforce cooperation limits. Senator Cullom calls the ruling sweeping and era ending for joint agreements.
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Joint Traffic Association of the
East
Southwestern Association
Southern Steamship and Railway Association
Southern Railway System
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Chesapeake & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio
Big Four
Pennsylvania Railroad
Supreme Court
Congress
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Col. Morrison
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Depew
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Senator Cullom
Railroads Face Dual Constraints After Court Ruling
The ruling states that pooling is barred by the interstate commerce law and that the trust law now also applies to railroads. Congress would need to enact a new measure for future pooling. Until then each railroad must operate independently.
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Congress
Henry gets plum state librarian post amid strong field
Prof Henry, a Franklin College professor and former Indiana University staffer, secured the state librarian position as the State Board of Education chose him over 4 strong candidates. He is described as a free silver Democrat and vegetarian, with a plan to build a statewide library system once funding and authority are secured.
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State Board of Education
W. W. Spatgler
L. G. Alford
Mary Ahern
Henry
Franklin College
Indiana University
Ite
University of Chicago
Jie
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Henry
Kenry
Frees Silver Democrat
Nevidson
Watching and Waiting for the Tax Commissioner Worm
Myron W. Wing awaits the tax commissioner worm peeping above the sod in the governor's office. He has backing of many politicians led by Farmer Claude Matthews, but the governor may direct it away from Myron's area. Mr. King claims no idea how many candidates exist. some are seeking a job he never heard of. Capt. Hart quips about an epidemic with many dying who never died before.
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Myron W. Wing
State House
Claude Matthews
Myron
Mr. King
Eighteenth Graduation at Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Eighteenth graduation ceremony held Wednesday at English's Opera House in Indianapolis. Central college of physicians and surgeons produced 34 graduates, two women, all in standard gowns adopted by the National Association of Medical Volleses. Dr. John B. Earp, former president of Southwest Kansas College, gave the address on "The dignity of professional life."
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English
Opera House
National Association of Medical Volleses
Indianapolis
John B. Earp
Southwest Kansas College
Johnson Denied New Trial in Assault Case
Judge McCray overruled the motion for a new trial in the George Johnson assault and battery with intent to kill case. Johnson, found guilty after a fight with Daniel Cooper, received a two year penitentiary sentence.
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George Johnson
McCray
Johnson
Daniel Cooper
John Venable acquitted after police court theft trial
John Venable known as Hogshead John was tried and acquitted in police court Thursday on a charge of stealing money from his employer William Preston, a Illinois saloonkeeper. Venable has many arrests but boasts of never being found guilty in all his bon days and says he will return to Cincinnati.
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John Venable
Jury Rules Defendants In Damages Suit Over Son's Death
The jury in Mathias Haberer v Alicea Wilson and Walter Kersch ner returned a verdict for the defendants. Haberer claimed damages for the loss of his son who was killed by striking the defendants gate while rolling a Me p on the sidewall.
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Mathias Haberer
Alicea Wilson
Walter Kerschner
Haberer
Railroads face strain over scaler deals in Kansas City
Wire service notes rail lines fray over agreements with scalpers as tensions rise in Kansas City. An explosion during a practice hurt 30 crew members aboard the British cruiser Thesus off Falta. Charlemagne Tower of Philadelphia eyed for Berlin ambassadorship. A D D White favored. President McKinley sent wreath for Brakeman Painter of Altoona after injuries at the inauguration.
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Falta
Charlemagne Tower
Philavrphia
Berlin
A. DD. White
McKinley
Painter
Altoona
Twain
British Quiet While Crete War Rages Near Suda Bay
The article reports Turkish forces retreating from Malaxa under heavy insurgent fire near Suda Bay, aided by warships that prevented annihilation. The Austrian cruiser Satellite seized Greek vessels attempting to run the blockade as Crete tensions draw in British, Greek, and Turkish interests.
Debate on the tariff bill exposes Clark and reform calls
The fourth day of the tariff debate features Champ Clark of Missouri denouncing the bill as harmful to free trade, urging reductions in government spending and abolition of the civil service. He mocks the dairy duty and proposes cutting the army, closing the diplomatic corps, and repealing civil service laws as remedies. The session also covers lead duties and Tawney’s rebuttals to GOP criticisms, with a two hour pre-vote plan for Dingley and Bailey.
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Hopkins
Tinois
Dolliver
Iowa
Jie
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
George M. Pullman
Pullman Palace Car Company
Europe
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Maguire
Mr. Gunn
Tawney
Minnesota
Committee On Ways and
Gunn
Treasury
Idaho
Mr. Tawney
Republican-Democratic Society
Bynum
Missouri
Dingley
Bailey
Butler Tries a New Deal in Murder Confession
San Francisco reports Frank Butler, a prisoner with many aliases, claiming to have killed a U S cavalry sergeant in 1887 at Walla Walla Washington. The tale tied to a trooper who later died by laudanum and a possible deserter named Jack Anderson, but evidence questions Butler’s claim. Authorities expect extradition to Australia where murders are charged.
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Frank Butler
Australia
Walla Walla
Wash
United States
Second Cavalry
Firstseret. W
Kibby
Himsel F.rom
Anderson
Butler
Fort Walla Walla
Kirby
No Monkey Business in Western Union Tax Case
Attorney general Wetcham seeks appointment of a receiver for Western Union Telegraph Co over state back tax suit. An execution for 42012.20 issued after a 1962 judgment. penalties tied to unpaid tax deemed due. Supreme Court upheld lower court. company offered 28014.20 credit yet state blocked it, leading to sheriff’s service and move for a receiver.
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Ger. Wetcham
Western Union Telegraph Company
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Supreme Court
Suburbs to gain fire and police extension after annexation
Mayor Taggart returns from Martinsville on Friday and the board will settle the extension of fire and police coverage into newly annexed areas. Citizens submit applications for positions on the forces. Controller Johnson cools fears of increased indebtedness for new fire alarm boxes, noting the Gameweb company supplies the city’s entire new outfit and recently faced losses. Brass and Iron Bedsteadr-twin. L. Blact.
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Taggart
Martinsville
Board of Safety
Johnson
Haughville
Gameweb
Three and Twenty On Cuban Soil Since the Outbreak
Cuban insurrection forces attack Calabazar near Havana burning houses pillaging stores and withdrawing. Spanish officers Maj Abluerna and nine others captured amid heavy casualties as a new expedition lands from the north. Twenty third US fueled party reaches Cuba eluding warships. Holguin falls to insurgents under Calixto Garcia eastern Cuba news casts gloom in official circles.
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United States
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New York
U. P
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Santiago de Cuba
Calixto Garcia
New Indianapolis Phone System Promises Quiet Crackerjack Service
General superintendent Carney of Toledo and Holmes of Western Electric pursue a modernized Indianapolis exchange. Wires will be buried, a shared storage battery added, and a copper metallic network upgraded. A tiny incandescent light on each number signals status, eliminating the old hello central routine. The switchboard accommodates up to 5,000 phones, replacing current 2,000 in the mile square. Modernization to finish over summer.
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Toledo
Holmes
Western Electric Company
Indianapolis
Supt
Rider
Mile Square
Forecast for Indianapolis 36 hours ending March 2
Indianapolis and vicinity will see fair weather tonight and Friday, with warmer conditions. The noon Thursday temperature was 39 degrees and the 2 p.m. reading matched at 39 as a mild, stable pattern continues into Friday.
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Indianapolis
Obituary for Mrs Mary Bonard of City
Mrs Mary Bonard died Wednesday afternoon of heart trouble. Born 1852 in this city she was daughter of James Sutherland and lived in the northeast part of town. She married Charles Berard in 1870 and leaves a large circle of friends. Funeral Friday at 1 30 from 820 College Ave.
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Bonard
Charles E. Bonard
James Sutherland
Charles Berard
College Ave
City life notes illict ward raid and court fines
In Toulu Ward a Wednesday night raid found revelers fined in police court while Lula faced punishment for loose conduct. Charles M. Cross is appointed receiver of Mary H. Paddock’s Cyclorama printing plant amid a Bank of Indiana note dispute. a chattel mortgage covers the plant. City offices seek vacated spaces as the police court moves and the park commissioners may return to shared quarters in the Indiana trust building.
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Jack Walk
Ed Zimmer
Toulu Ward
Lula
Charles M. Cross
Mary H. Paddock
Cyclorama
Elizabeth Paddock
Mary E. Paddock
Indiana National Bank
City
Park Commissioners
Indiana Trust Building
Police Court
Diadem Patent Flour Promises Superior Quality
Noblesville Milling Company touts Diadem Patent flour as the best high grade for fine pastry and white bread with a guaranteed sack. The ad also lists a Rambler s car prompt and a rare model price, plus contact details for Ww. M. Bird Jr. & Co and a second water driven wells listing with Magiana avenue and phone number.
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Noblesville Milling Company
M. Bird, Jr.& Co
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