Railroads Back a National Waterways Plan in Congress
James J. Hill of the Great Northern told about 2,500 delegates that railroads would back fair laws and support waterways development. He urged a St Louis to New Orleans channel of at least 15 feet, noting Duluth’s growth as a major port and urging immediate construction of extensive railroad mileage to meet rising traffic. Governor Cummins warned the United States must boost waterways or curb business. The congress aims to draft a comprehensive internal waterways reform for law.
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Fruit Growers Favor Admission of Chinese Workers
Marysville reports California fruit growers urged Congress to speed action on immigration policy. They argue white labor fails to meet production needs in orchards and fields, and exclusion of Chinese and Japanese risks crippling industries with tens of millions invested. Opponents claim workers of alien birth cannot be pressed into such work at any wage.
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Court halts Great Northern rate increase in Helena
Federal Judge Hunt in Helena, Mont enjoined the Great Northern railroad from collecting the excess over the old lumber rate under a new rate effective November 1. The ruling cites exclusive federal jurisdiction over Interstate Commerce Commission matters and preserves temporary injunctive power while the commission reviews the merits. Judge William H. Hamilton delivered the decision.
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Government investigates deadly mine disaster near Fayette City
Federal inquiry launches into the Naomi mine disaster near Fayette City thirty two miles south of Pittsburgh after a terrible fre damp explosion Sunday night claiming many miners. The probe follows President Roosevelt's calls for stricter mine inspection and safety measures in his annual message.
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Coast Cities Urged to Join Rat Extermination Drive
Dr. Rupert Blue in Riverside calls for all Pacific coast cities to unite against rats as carriers of diseases. He notes female rats produce 20 to 50 offspring yearly, urges ratproofing buildings, cement storage, and traps, and suggests a regional plan with county health officers to wage continuous warfare against rodents.
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Girl Rescued From Gypsies By Parents In Federal Case
A clash between United States and gypsy law unfolds in federal court as John Thompson and his wife sue over the recovery of their brown eyed daughter Marie abducted from Los Angeles. Thompson traced her to a Gypsy camp in St. Louis County and says 70 Gypsies seized her on the king’s command. The camp disputes the charge, claiming the girl is Leo Lehan’s wife.
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Hotel Men Fear New York Will Go Dry
Hotel Men fear New York State will join the dry column as prohibition advocates press for action. At the association’s annual meeting, a large part of the session was devoted to debating steps to oppose the movement and block a decisive victory for the prohibitionists.
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Woman Hurls Bombs at Governor in Moscow Carriage
In Moscow Lefort district, an attack aimed at Governor General Guerschelman failed by a narrow margin. Women lobbed a bomb at his carriage. horses were killed, the coachman gravely wounded, and the attacker badly injured and taken to a hospital in a dying condition.
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Telegraphic BrevitiesWorld Condensed for Our Busy Readers
Short items from around the world summarize notable happenings for readers. This week’s digest highlights international events, political developments, and social updates in a concise format.
Immiration on Japanese policy assured amid protests
A compilation of dispatches notes global unrest and incidents from 1907 including Japan immigration assurances despite protests. mutinies in Vladivostok. a deadly train collision near Hanover, Maryland. a cocaine fueled shooting in Augusta, Kansas. and other international and U.S. incidents affecting labor, royalty, and public safety.
Pioche District Readies For New Mining and School Changes
A scrambled Panacea report notes Pioche’s rough period and sheriff’s reputation. Schools have reopened as Georgia Pioche mine begins ore handling and plans oil drill installations in the Pioche district.
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Cedar Basin meeting amid riverine program and local friction
Fragmentary report covers Cedar Basin meeting notes with Salt Lake officials and Hanford area development plans. Mentions W A Crawford and a Northwp mill effort, plus police action and a missing jewelry case. Several unrelated items follow in scattered form.
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Southern Pacific Convicted of Cruelty in Transit
SAN FRANCISCO The Southern Pacific Railroad was found guilty by a U.S. district court jury on six charges of cruelty to animals for failing to feed and water sheep, swine, or cattle every twenty eight hours while in transit. Several related charges resulted in not guilty verdicts.
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San Francisco Plague Campaign Reports Early Gains
San Francisco authorities and the U S Marine Hospital Corps report progress in the plague eradication drive. Dr Rupert Blue and Dr W C Rucker oversee sanitation efforts as verified cases total 111 with 6 deaths and 1% under observation. About 100000 rats have been exterminated, rats seen per day drop from 2200 to roughly 200 per week, and 25232 rats have been examined with 64 infected.
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Transcontinental road urged at Chicago show
Motor enthusiasts at the Coliseum automobile show called for a transcontinental highway from New York to San Francisco. The plan aims to serve motorists, farmers, and horse-drawn drivers and gained momentum with the arrival of Charles W. Thatcher the good roads apostle.(backed by Knights of the Golden Chain with 25 000 members and motor clubs) Thatcher seeks federal help this winter.
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Monongah Explosion Kills Hundreds in West Virginia Mines
A catastrophic blast at two Fairmont Coal mines near Monongah West Virginia claimed many lives. Rescue teams scoured the shafts as black damp and coal dust are blamed for the disaster. By nightfall officials feared 100s more may be entombed with relief funds already aid for widows and orphans.
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