Three dozen men control most U S railroads study finds
A Senate-ICC report cited by The La Crosse Tribune shows a group of 39 individuals effectively directing rail access to Philadelphia and most New York and Baltimore ports, with broader influence over Boston to New Orleans traffic. The group’s dominance extends through board majorities and close ties among executives including Harriman and Baker.
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Washington
The
la Crosse Tribune
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
United States
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
New Haven
Hartford
Vermont
Maryland
Boston
Hudson River
New Orleans
Mobile
Brunswick
Savannah
Charleston
Norfolk
Rock Island
Pacific
James Stilman
E. H. Harriman
Charlies Steele
George Ff. Baker
Sion
H. K. McTwombly
Faust Audience Praises San Carlo Opera in La Crosse
The San Carlo Opera company presented Gounod's Faust to a crowded La Crosse house with high praise for overall performance. Alice Nielsen impressed as the heroine, Faust sang with pure tone though tiresome in later songs, and Mephistopheles provided sardonic intensity.
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San Carlo Opera Company
Gounod
Alice Nielsen
Iannot
Faust
Phistopheles
Valentine
Martha
la Crosse
Five Births and Tragic Loss in Roosevelt Home
In Stubenville Ohio on February 28, George Campbell, a mill worker, and his wife welcomed five babies. Three died within an hour. two survived, a boy and a girl with strong prospects. The mother had perished in a prior pregnancy, leaving the family to cope with multiple newborns and ongoing hardship.
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Stubenville
George Campbell
Campbell
Smill
La Crosse Wins Harry Tracy Transfer From Duluth For 1908
Secretary Farrell of the national commission awards Harry Tracy to La Crosse after Duluth fails to pay due salary and reimburse the transfer. The decision follows Tracy being sought after as a top infielder. he played briefly for La Crosse late last season. Life sentence for Thomas Asmussen stands, regretted by friends, with his ban from baseball for all time.
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Harry Tracey
la Crosse
Duluth
Farrel
National Commission
John Elliott
Tracey
Farrell
Thomas Asmusser
Elliott
Asmussen
Eau Claire
Ohio goes after Standard Oil Co suit filed in federal court
Cleveland February 28 District Attorney Sullivan filed a federal suit against Standard Oil seeking action similar to the case under way in St. Louis. The company was summoned to appear in court on March 6.
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Cleveland, CO
Sullivan
Standard Oil
St. Louis
La Follette Urges Tariff Revision Downward
Senator R M La Follette candidate for the Republican presidential nomination calls for tariff reform in a telegram to campaign manager Frank Harrison. He says revision should lower tariffs to match the cost differences with competing countries and favor a permanent tariff commission to ensure honest competition.
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Lincoln
Neb
R. M. la Follette
Frank Harrison
Nebraska
la Follette
Water Meter Ordinance Enforced by La Crosse Public Works
The State Railroad Commission ruling tightens control of the city water system. The Board of Public Works requires all water users in La Crosse to install meters by April 1 1998 under ordinance No 336 to avoid water shutoff and penalties. The official order is signed by H J Beckwith.
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State Railroad Commission
City Water Department
Board of Public Works
la Crosse
H. J. Beckwith
Wis
City of la Crosse
Italian American Race War Imminent in Sanders
In Bloomington Indiana on February 28 a violent clash loomed between Italian and American quarry workers after Americans burned the storehouse of Italian leader Philip Rock and caused property damage estimated at $1000. A company of National Guards was expected to be ordered to Sanders to prevent further violence.
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Bloomington
Ind
Sanders
Philip Rock
China seeks U S aid in Manchuria row
Wu Ting Fang arrives in San Francisco on the Siberia carrying a Chinese appeal to President Roosevelt. Beijing reportedly weighs a formal protest to the powers over Japanese gains in Manchuria as China seeks U S mediation.
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China
Ik Manchuria
San Francisco
Wu Ting Fang
Siberia
United States
Manchuria
Orient
Washington
Roosevelt
Kansas City Prohibition Critique Spurs Revenue Crisis
W R Waggoner former editor of the Kansas City Globe condemns prohibition effects in Kansas City stating city nearly bankrupt with police reduced from eighty five to thirty five men and tax rate rising from 1 90 to 3 10 per hundred. He argues real estate values declined and arrears in the general fund reach 159 200. Continued on page six.
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Kansas City
Kan
Trickett
W. R. Waggoner
The
Kansas City Globe
Waggoner
Court Imposes Fines In Hug And Kiss Case
Chicago judge Torrison published a price list for hugs and kisses after a 15 year old girl from Janesville Wisconsin said traveling salesman Harry Britten dale harassed her aboard a train and in a hotel room. Britten dale paid 200 dollars in fines for seven hugs and kisses plus related charges while the girl returned home.
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Chicago
Cipal
Torrison
Harry Brittendale
Bessie Gallop
Janesville
Wis
Clark Street
Poe
Brittendale
Gallop
Judge Torrison
Zander
Sparta High Girls Win Debate Over West Salem
Sparta defeated West Salem in a high school girls debate on February 28 in West Salem. Judges were Rev. Henry Faville, Frank Winter, and John M. Holley. Reading left to right were Lucy Hitchcock, Edna Kuehn, and Cora Bradley.
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Lucy Hitchcock
Edna Kuehn
Cora Bradley
West Salem
Sparta
Henry Faville
Frank Winter
John M. Holley
Calister
The
State Bank
la Crosse
Indictment Quashed Against Grosscup and Directors
Judge W H Thompson quashed indictments against Judge Peter S Grosscup and Mattoon City railway directors. The charges cited manslaughter and criminal carelessness in the August wreck that killed eighteen. The ruling ends the case and raises questions about corporate directors' criminal responsibility for employers' acts.
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Charleston
Ill
W. H. Thompson
Peter S. Grosscup
Mattoon City Railway
Thompson
Bradley defeats Beckham for Senate in Kentucky
Frankfort reports Bradley a Republican wins the U S Senate seat, defeating Beckham amid tumult. Early returns indicate Bradley leads, potentially making him Kentucky’s second Republican senator in state history.
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Frankfort
Auditing Committee Reports Equitable Fraternal Union Finances
The Supreme Auditing Committee of the Equitable Fraternal Union, led by James B. Murray, completes its review and forwards the findings to Neenah headquarters. The report approves the treasurer’s records, citing total income of 809 204 13 dollars, disbursements 173 460 76, and a surplus of 666 733 74 after liabilities.
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Equitable Fraternal Union
Neenah
D. D. Devine
Chas
F. Youmans
John King
Leonard D. Verdier
J. B. Murray
O. K
EK. F. U
Edison Improves After Ear Surgery At New York Hospital
A 9 39 bulletin from Manhattan Eye and Ear shows Thomas A Edison passed a comfortable night and his condition is distinctly favorable this morning. Pulse and temperature are normal. Family remains at his bedside after a second operation on his left ear yesterday.
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New York
Manhattan
Edison
Roller Skating Ball A Success At Park Roller Rink
The William Doerflinger Employes Mutual Benefit association entertained friends at Park Roller rink last evening. Roller skating provided amusement with a full brass band entertaining until 11 o'clock. Profits support the benefit fund.
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William Doerflinger
Assassins Fire Bombs At Shah Of Persia
In Teheran on February 28 the Shah escaped unharmed as two bombs were hurled at his auto. Three outriders were killed and many were injured. Assailants fled. police found the attackers had planned the attack from a roof and vanished across adjacent rooftops. The car was damaged and the procession moved to the palace with guards.
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Teheran
Persia
Anto
Weather forecast for several states
The forecast lists coldest at 18 and warmest at 22 with light wind and no precipitation. Houghton near 0 and Phoenix near 82 mark temperature extremes. Wisconsin expects partly cloudy skies and a threat of precipitation tonight into Saturday, warmer in the east. Minnesota: partly cloudy and colder in the northwest tonight. Iowa: snow likely tonight and Saturday.
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Houghton
Phoenix
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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