Tillman denounces executive encroachment in senate speech
Senator Tillman read a cautionary, forceful speech in the senate on executive encroachment, tracing a pendulum from Johnson to Grant and criticizing presidential power and the loss of free debate. He urged inquiry into national banks and noted resistance among some on major issues.
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Students Riot at Ann Arbor Fire Dept Hose Stolen
A large student riot at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor ends with over twenty jailed. Mob of about 2000 attacks the Star theatre, tears windows, steals helmets and hose, and drums out a street dance. Officials report likely jail sentences for participants.
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Kentucky
Posses Surround Tyro Bank Robbers in Osage Hills
Pawhuska Oklahoma March 16 three Tyro bank robbers are said to be in the Osage hills three miles from Big Hart a town twelve miles northeast of here. Passes from Ochelata Pawhuska Avant and Hominy rush to surround them after a farmer nearby Big Hart spotted the fugitives riding toward the hills and alerted the town.
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Papke Edges Kelly In Ten Round Middleweight Showdown
Billy Papke defeated Hugo Kelly by a 60 decision at the Hipodrome in Milwaukee. The bout was slow and full of clinches with Papke using head butts while Kelly pressed and fought in better shape than their previous encounter. Referee Bright waved Papke’s hand as the victor amid few protests.
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Milwaukee
Star
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Bright
Kewaunee
Kelly
Hitchcock Is Acquitted By New York Jury
Raymond Hitchcock, the comedian, is acquitted on the Ellen Von Hagen indictment after prosecution witness Flora Whiston testifies her grand jury story was false. Several other indictments remain pending as Justice Blanchard orders dismissal following key witness recantation. Whiston is arrested for perjury as she leaves the courtroom.
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Flora Whiston
Inhuman Beating Leads To Heavy Penalty For Washingtons
In Indianapolis on March 16 Judge Stubbs imposed a $500 fine and six months in the workhouse on Joe and Rosa Washington for whipping a seven year old boy, their child, until he could scarcely move. The child bore red welts and clotted blood, with a blacksnake whip cited in testimony from a housemate.
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Fire destroys Butler basket plant. $10,000 loss
Butler Indiana March 16 Fire destroyed the Butler Basket company factory. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars partly insured. Origin of the fire undetermined. Plant to be rebuilt. loss borne by Butler men.
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Associated Press
Butler, Ind
Butler Basket Company
Butler
Pittsburg Operators Meet This Afternoon
Pittsburg district coal operators plan a meeting to discuss joining a wage scale conference with the central competitive district in Indianapolis and to prepare a reply to President Mitchell's telegram. They fear signing a two year agreement could lead to mining losses while coal prices and markets remain unsettled.
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Indianapolis
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Eastern Ohio miners reject joint convention invitation
Operators of the Eastern Ohio district met in Cleveland and voted not to accept a sub committee invitation to join the scale committee for joint conventions at Indianapolis on March 24.
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Indianapolis
No Hope for Gillette Execution Standin
Albany March 16 Gov Hughes will not interfere with the execution of Chester Gillette convicted of murdering Grace Brown in the Adirondacks in July 1906.
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Large forgery ring exposed as Bozzo arrested in New York
New York officials say Gustavo Bozzo a 28 year old former stenographer for C B Richards and Co confessed to a sprawling $240000 theft attempt. He implicated two confederates as European bankers alerted by an advance on a $15000 Hamburg letter of credit led investigators to Bozzo in Paris.
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Glerk Is Promoted but Salary Is Less
Portland Indiana March 16 Judge La Follette overruled a motion for a new trial in the case of David B Coffee mayor of Decatur found guilty of intoxication and judgment rendered removing the mayor from office and declaring the office vacant. C O France clerk becomes acting mayor and must appoint a new clerk. France as clerk receives $50 more a year salary than the mayor. An appeal will be taken but the judgment remains in effect.
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Anxiety Over Premier Campbell-Bannerman Health
London report outlines Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's failing heart and renewed concern for his health. Physicians say the heart remains weak and full recovery to former strength is unlikely, ending hopes for his immediate return to active leadership in the House of Commons.
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Five to Three The Vote On Rebates Decision
The Supreme Court today upheld a circuit court ruling against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway for granting rebates to packers in Kansas City for exports. The decision, reported by Justice Day with four others concurring, affirmed fines and noted a dissent by Chief Justice and Justices Brewer and Peckham criticizing food control. Moody did not participate.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Eight Circuit
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway
Kansas City
Kan
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White
McKenna
Holmes
Brewer and Peckham
Brewer
Justice Moody
Supreme Court Rules Against Packers in Elkins Case
Washington March 16 The United States Supreme Court ruled the Elkins law applies to all transportation and both shippers and carriers may be penalized for rebates. The decision affirmed fines against Armour Packing Schift Co Morris Co and Cudahy Packing in Kansas City Kan and upheld lower court findings. Justice Brewer dissented arguing the ruling violats contract rights.
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Cudahy Packing Company
Kansas City
Kan
United States ‘Circuit Court
Western District of Missouri
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Ren Miller Gives $150,000 for University
Hong Kong China March 16 report states Renir Miller has donated 150000 to support university funding. The gift underscores regional philanthropy and institutional advancement.
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Hongkong
China
Rennir_ Miller
American War Vessel Heads to Haiti After Haitian Executions
Washington reports a gun boat from Guantanamo to Port au Prince as a precaution after Haitian authorities execute several alleged revolutionists. State Department notes no dire danger to U.S. interests and favors noninterference while monitoring conditions. Ambassador Sternberg returned from Cuba to seek Haiti updates.
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Countess Loses Suit Over Havana Licence Revocation
The Supreme Court of the United States decided against the Countess of Buena Vista in a $250 000 damages case. The claim arose from General Brooke’s revocation of her license to slaughter cattle for Havana while he served as military governor of Cuba.
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