Highest Court Stops Railway Merger
The United States Supreme Court delivered an opinion upholding the District Court decree blocking the Northern Securities merger. Justice Harlan wrote for the majority, four justices dissented. The ruling affirms federal control of interstate commerce and prevents the Securities Company from influencing railroad ownership or management. The decision details prohibited actions by the Securities Company including voting stock, exercising control, or paying dividends to influence the two railroads involved. Washington and key justices split on the government’s victory and the scope of federal regulation.
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United States Supreme Court
Northern Securities Company
United States
Harlan
District Court For
District of Minnesota
Congress
Chemry Chitte
Washington
Wae Monilay
Supreme Court
He Securities Company
Iie
Gequinias
Prom
Securities Company
Ite
Northern Pacifice
Por
Jagneen Har Inn
Brown
Brewer
McKenna
Jas Agathat
Fuller
White
Peckhittin
Holiness
Knox
Froneia J. Wing
Ohio
Department of Justice
Warships Guns Taken To Shore In Pacific Move
The Russians moved sets of fore and aft guns from two battleships to Oma Pigeon Bay near Phot Arie. The action signals the ships are not fit for sea, while Russia readies for a Japanese foothold bid. A naval clash near Port Arthur damaged the Diana. Russia vows to abandon Bert Arthur. Japan shells seen, with Russian forces massing at Ken and Anju, Korea. Fourteen thousand more troops heading toward these points from Mohden.
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Oma Pigeon Bay
Phot Arie
Tien Telsamerta
Port Arthur
Diana
St Petershburg Heny
Moat
Toklo
Bert Arthur
Ziinski
Ken
Anju
Korea
Ping-Yang
Mohden
Big Damages to Peach Crop in Sioaim Springs Ark
A heavy frost Monday morning across Sioaim Springs, Arkansas, prompted a thorough examination of peach orchards. In some groves the entire crop was killed while others escaped with slight damage. About 75 percent of the Elberta peach crop in the area was reportedly destroyed after the frost. The trees had previously been in good condition despite prior cold snaps.
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Sioaim Springs
Ark
Postmaster General Payne Weak After Illness
Washington reports a statement from Mr Whitney, Payne's private secretary, saying the postmaster general is resting easily and the goat is better. He is very weak with no fever noted, and no other details are provided about the illness or its cause.
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Washington
Payne
Whitney
Machinery Accident Claims Pratt Mill Worker
A Pratt Cereal Mill worker was killed after his shirt caught in machinery on a Wednesday. A leg of his body severed from the torso struck a fellow worker in the head, while HL L. C. Barkus and Moyee were named in the report from Decatur HL.
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Decatur
HL. L. C. Barkus
Om Moyee
Pratt Cereal Mill
President nominates Captain Ewell for rear admiral
The President sent to the Senate on Wednesday the nomination of Captain Theodore F. Ewell to be rear admiral.
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Ewell
Washington
Senate
Receiver Appointed for Packing Company in Chicago
Chicago reports a receiver appointed to manage the assets of the defunct Interna Honea packing company. Claims accuse directors of bankrupting the firm three years earlier by squandering 600000 in gambling. Debenture holders and creditors allege a scheme to pay favored friends while leaving many with nothing.
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Chicago
Interna Honea Packing Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Jacob Newman
William B. White
Gimmy A. Bluhm
Alo. Slaughter
Hibernian Banking Association
Oro
Auto Property Co
Newtat
Johnny McPherson
Doane
Severe Storm Wrecks Property in New Orleans
A Thursday night storm caused estimated losses over half a million dollars in New Orleans. The Southern Express Company warehouse on Pomdide Street suffered major damage and a false fire alarm rang at the plant site. Hall hail flooded the St Charles hotel corridors, triggering panic among guests. Stores faced extensive water and stock damage as gutters clogged and rain infiltrated building joins. An unrelated report from St Louis notes a fraud suit over a 400 dollar reward for a fugitive, challenging a circular offer signed by local officials.
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New Orlegna
Las
Ely
Southern Express Company
Pomdidetreet
St. Charlea
Caronhelot
St Charlow Hotel
Hall
St. Louia
Reetio Echeverria
Guadalaajara
Mex
Circuit
Joseph W. Folk
Matthew Alely
Charles Krate
Behevera
Kratz
Cirenlal
Folk
Kiely
St. Louis
McDonald Pleads Not Guilty in Murder Case
Bedford Indiana Jameon McDonald indicted by the grand jury for the murder of Miss Sarah Sechaefer in the city on January 21. He was brought from Bloomington and arraigned. McDonald pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and attempted assault. Trial set for the first day of the May term of the Lawrence County circuit court.
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Bedford
Ind
Jameon McDonald
Sarah Sechaefer
Bloomington
McDonald
Lawrence County
Cme
Vardaman Signs Negro College Bill for Alcorn Support
Governor Verdaman approves annual appropriations totaling several thousand dollars to support and maintain Alcorn College. The measure funds a state school educating negroes of both sexes in industrial and mining trades, aiding industrial education in Jarkood, Mississippi.
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Jarkood
Gov. Verdaman
Alcorn College
Russians Withdraw from Korea Reported by Tokio
A Tokyo dispatch reports Soviet forces withdrawing from the northeast Korean frontier and concentrating at Vladivostok, according to a German source. The movement suggests a strategic redeployment amid regional tensions.
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Jamdont
Standard
Tokto
Sayehet
Gengay
Korea
Viadivostok
Japanese Occupation Reported at Feng Hoang Cheng
A Telegraph dispatch from Yin Kow notes the occupation of Feng Hoang Cheng by Japanese forces. Chinese reports confirm the event but provide few details.
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Feng Hoang Cheng
London
Yin Kow
Mrs Blair sues for life insurance on husband
In Circiut Court Mrs Apolline M Blate sues Mutual Tire Insurance Co for 200000 policy on James L Blair alleging policy issued January 8 1902 payable to Blair wife and death January 14 last with 10,000 installment paid and premiums up to last quarter due. A second suit targets Provident Savings Life Assurance Society for 25000 policy issued January 24 1901 assigned to Blair creditors trustee Benjamin B Graham. all premiums paid, policy incontestable except for wartime or military service, debts exceeding policy at death.
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St. Lowie
Apolline M. Blate
Cirreuit Court
Jmooe L. Blair
Mutual Tire Insurance Company of
New York
Blair
Sully the Cotton King Fails on New York Cotton Exchange
Daniel J. Sully, once the dominant figure in U S cotton trading, announced Friday he cannot face future life engagements on the New York Cotton Exchange. Cotton plunged afterward, dropping from day’s peak by about a bale, amid losses estimated at 3 to 5 million dollars, with total exposure around 17 million.
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New York
Daniel J. Sully
New York Cotton Exchange
Cleveland Celebrates 67th Birthday Quietly at Home
Grover Cleveland in Princeton New Jersey observed his 67th birthday with a low key greeting at home. He received intimate friends and a number of congratulatory telegrams in a simple quiet celebration without public festivity.
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Cleveland
Princeton
N. J.c
Grover Cleveland
Federal court acquits Neaves, convicts Flockkamm in mall fraud case
In Cairo Illinois a federal trial of H Flockkamm and R W Neaves of St Louis ended Thursday night with Neaves acquitted and Flockkamm convicted on charges of attempting to defraud malls.
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Cairo
H. Flockakamm
R. W. Neaves
St. Louis
Reaves
Plogkskamm
Summers refuses to discuss Dietrich investigation removal
Omaha district attorney W. B. Summers was shown a dispatch stating he would be removed from office following the Dietrich inquiry and refused to comment, remarking that silence is golden.
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Omaha
Doctors Entertain Lawyers in Jacksonville
The Morgan County Medical Society entertained Morgan County lawyers at a dinner Friday night in Jacksonville. Judge O P Thompson of the circuit court delivered an address after the meal.
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Jacksonville
Morgan County Medical Society
Morgan County
O. P. Thompson
Circuit Court
Korean Emperor Receives Ito in Formal Audience
In Seoul Friday afternoon Margula Lio held a formal audience with the Korean emperor in the council hall. Ceremonies occurred in the presence of officials as the emperor appeared in an affable mood.
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Seoul
Margula Lio
Majority Against Miners Strike Vote Totals
Indianapolis reports a strong vote against accepting the miners strike. Total ballots 145,987 with 95,514 for the scale and 67,979 against it. A strike majority of 31,141 was recorded. Secretary Wilson says a meeting of the Job Biketcale Committee will likely be called in Indianapolis next Monday to sign the scale for two years and plan the next convention.
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Indianapolis
Ink
Teifera
Wilson
United Mike Workers
Biketcale
Indianaapolis
Report Alaska Indians Starving in Washington
Representations have been made to Washington authorities that Copper River Indians in Alaska are sick and dying from famine. Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War Department has telegraphed General Funston to take humane action for the Indians. Russian Finance Minister offers 50 rubles prize for invention of an undrinkable alcohol method.
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Washington
Alaska
Oliver
War Department
Funston
Department of the Columbia
BR. H. Warner, Jr
Leipsle
Germany
Finns Sympathize With Japan Resolutions Published
Chicago Finnish groups condemn Rupslan government and express sympathy for Japan in the current war. Resolutions were parsed and made public Friday by the combined Finnish organizations of Chitaga.
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Japan
Chicago
Rupslan
Chitaga
Post Office Robbery Trial in Cairo and Wood Promotion
J T Carter and George B Campbell faced trial in the United States district court for the Dongola post office robbery with the jury drawn on Friday night. General Leonard Wood was confirmed Major General by the Senate in a 45 to 0 vote dating from Anguet and the Roosevelt promotion day.
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Cairo
J. T. Carter
George B. Campbell
Dongola
United States District Court
Bernite
Wood
Washington
Leonard Wood
Senate
Anguet
Roosevelt
French Flag Flies at Niuchwang as Rumors Rise
Niuchwang town townsfolk report the French flag replacing the Russian flag over public buildings on Thursday while rumors spread of Japanese gunboats and brigand incursions. Reports say brigands attack Russian outposts near Port Arthur and rail bridges were blown up near Niuchwang, causing fear of broader attacks.
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Niinhwang
Ninchwang
France
Sable Point
Yin Kow
Taka Chan
Korean Bay
Dalny
Wisa
Niuchwang
Areieken
Pan la Chao
Port Arthur
Buesland
Niuchevnog
Miners Deportation in Telluride Sparks Tense Show of Force
Sixty five to seventy miners were seized by the Citizens' Alliance in Telluride and San Miguel County overnight. They were marched to a vacant jet in front of City Hall, then to a store room, loaded into two coaches, and fired upon as the train departed. Ouray reports indicate 65 remain there, with rumors of a union camp arming at the Miners Union Hospital Building on Columbia Avenue as a precaution.
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Telluride
Kevlock
Ouray
San Miguel County
Citizens’ Alliance
Union
Alliance
Mi!tla Af
Washington Eye Rolling Event Opens Easter Monday 1904
The White House grounds in Washington will host the annual eye rolling exercise for city children on Easter Monday April 4 1904. The event starts after opening hours with morning admission for children only, guardians allowed for small children, and adults admitted after 4 pm. The program runs 4 6 pm with a granite band in attendance, and the grounds close after the concert. Water supply to Harrodsburg Kentucky was cut off due to $21 000 in back payments, leaving the city of 5500 without fire protection until the debt is resolved.
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Houston
Tex
Baton
Derrlek
Washington
National Capital
White Howe
Jipnan
Kentucky
Harrodsburg
Harrodsburg Water Company
Torpedo Flotilla Reaches Bombay Washington
The navy department reports that the cruiser Huffalo and the torpedo boat flotilla arrived at Bombay from Aden on Wednesday. They covered a run of over 90 miles through the Arabian Sea.
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Bombay
Washington
Navy Department
Huffalo
Aden
Arabian Sea
Commander Sewell Dies in Guam Governor Role
Commander William E. Sewell, formerly Guam’s governor, died Thursday at the General Hospital in Maretaland California from intestinal disorders after a period of illness.
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Washington
William EK. Sewell
Guam
General Hospital
Mareteland
Cal
Russian Activity Intensifies In Far East War
Reports of increased Russian troop movements in Manchuria and northern Korea amid rumors seven Russian ships were seen off Korea. Officials suggest Vladivostok forces push into Korea as Japanese forces bolster Port Arthur defense near Niuchwang. Troops at Antuog reportedly advanced across the Yalu toward Kasan and Anio, triggering panic among locals.
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Manchuria
Korea
Tokio
Port Artuliy
Vladivostok
Vladivostolk
Antuog
Yalu
Kasan
Anio
Mw Panle
Rutlan
Ashan Shan
Harbin
Niucheane
Koran Bay
Kealdente Anner
Port Arthur
Canelog
Numen
Vardaman Vetoes Appropriation for Normal School
Governor Vardaman vetoed a legislative appropriation aimed at supporting the normal school at Holly Springs, a training site for teachers. The bill passed by the legislature prompted a veto after the governor argued the funding would not yield substantial educational results and could foster indolence and crime.
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Jackson
Minn
Vardamaan
Om “Ag
Satire Normal School
Holly Springs
Vardian
Sdaewtion Couh
Dawes Commissioners Resign and Court Notices
Dawes Commission officials Allison Aylesworth and Van Vo Smith resign their posts. Willi e Beal and Reeke Evans appointed to replace them as secretary and general agent amid prior censure. Rudolph case proceedings delay as attorneys sought. Colombian legation reduced. saloon liability upheld for patron death at Springfield tavern.
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Washington
Allison Aylesworth
van Vo Smith
Dawes Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Willie Beal
Reeke Evans
Virginia
Tie Commission
Aylesworth
Smith
Indian Territory
Warfield Rejects Bill On Negro Voter Registration Powers
Annapolis Governor Warfield stated he would under no circumstances sign the bill recently passed by the Legislature. The measure would submit a constitutional amendment to practical disfranchisement of Black voters by granting registers of voters the absolute authority to judge if an applicant meets the registration tests.
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Annapolis
Warfield
Thesday
Negrova
Btate
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Cotton King
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Chino
Aid de Thomas Herran
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