Land Grant Bill Defeated After Suspended Rules Debate
WashingtonFebruary 4 a heated suspension day in the house ended with a vote against passage of a bill to exchange arid and semi arid lands within land grant limits for public lands of equal value. Critics warned the measure would affect 60 to 70 million acres and favor railroads buyers, while supporters argued it would consolidate lands for efficient use. The bill was defeated by a viva voce vote after vigorous protest from Jones of Washington and opposition from Kieberg Texas and Shafroth Colorado.
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Washington
Bates
Pennsylvania
Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
Jones
United States
Kieberg
Texas
Shafroth
Colorado
Noted Insurance Case Returns to Trial Court for Sixth Time
The Kansas insurance case linked to the alleged 1874 death of John W. Hillman was sent back to the trial court for its sixth trial. Hullmen’s life policy with Connecticut Mutual for 35,000 dollars faced denial after claims of a conspiracy to fake the death and substitute a corpse. Hillman disappeared while traveling with Brown, who testified he was killed by an accidental gun discharge. The circuit court of appeals previously ruled for the widow, but the superior court overturned that decision on grounds of error.
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Washington
Kansas
John W. Hill- Scot
Hullmen
Connecticut Mutual
Hillman
Brown
Circuit Court of Appeals
Superior Court
Senators push statehood vote amid late-session clash
Washington February 4 Senator Quay asked for unanimous consent to vote on the statehood bill February 18 Nelson objected The move was seen as an obstruction risk by opponents and could delay or derail other pending legislation potentially forcing a special session to finish the work.
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Washington
Senator Quay
Nelson
Violence at Waterbury Street Cars Amid Militia Guard
In Waterbury Connecticut six militia companies guard city streets as street car service resumes with few riders after a night of unrest. Hoodlums believed to be Poles attacked cars near the Brooklyn power house, sacks flying through fog and rain.
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Waterbury
Conn
Brooklyn
Nililia
Pawel
Heebe
South Bend
Ind
Indiana Railway Company
Champion Street
South Michigan
Portage
la Salle
la Salle Avenue
Edward Ducker
Tarrel
Guy Walters
Suriday
Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe
Chicago Snowed Under Storm Ignores Clear Sky
The storm began with rain in Chicago, then snow, and back to rain, freezing on trolley wires and crippling streetcar and suburban lines. A 48 mile per hour gale accompanied widespread injuries as pavements froze. Bloomington reports a severe sleet storm closing a telephone exchange due to wire destruction.
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Chicago
Bloomington
Ill
Illinois
Home Telephone Company
Snowstorms and Snow Slides Kill Miner in Idaho Mountains
Snow slides trap workers in Howardsville near Silverton Idaho leaving F A Hayes 35 a mining superintendent dead after days of heavy snowfall. The storm blankets the region with six feet of snow above timberline disrupting trains and blanket weather across Dakota Nebraska and Iowa with blizzards and drifting snow. Local counties report northern severe winter conditions and high winds.
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Idaho
Silverton
Colo
Howardsville
F. A. Hayes
Big Five Mining Company
Dakota
Mercury
Beresford
Yankton
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Omaha
Black Hills
Iowa
Des Moines
Bank Dynamiting in Cambridge Nets $12,000 to $15,000
Four suspects were arrested after a dawn dynamiting at the First National Bank of Cambridge in Davenport, Illinois. About 12,000 to 15,000 dollars, mainly currency, was stolen. The robbers were captured by citizens within hours and jailed, but no money or identities have been found or established.
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First National Bank of Cambridge
Davenport
First National Bank of
Cambridge
Ill
Corbett Signs for Twenty Round World Title Fight
James J. Corbett signed to fight James J. Jeffries for the heavyweight world title in a twenty round bout at Fort Erie Canada on June 20. The purse is $25,000. Jack Monroe and Tom Starkey also signed for a twenty round contest to occur after four months.
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Jeffries
Fort Erie
Canada
New York
James J. Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Jack Monroe
Tom Starkey
William J. Whiting Dead In Brooklyn After Surgery
William J. Whiting, well known to fire departments nationwide through his work with the fire extinguisher company, died at his Brooklyn home following an operation for appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Whiting
New York
Brooklyn
Illinois lawmaker pushes electrocution bill in Springfield
Representative Chipperfield introduced a bill to enact electrocution for criminals aligning with New York statute. He also proposed barring injunctions in labor disputes except on hearing after notice of application.
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Ilinois
New York
Springfield
Ill
Chipperfield
Bowen Issues Ultimatum on Venezuela Claims
Herbert W. Bowen Venezuela's representative at Washington sent a note to the British ambassador rejecting a 20 10 per cent split of customs receipts and signaling submission of the dispute to The Hague. All unallied claimants including the United States endorse Bowen's stand as negotiations continue in Washington with British Italian and German diplomats present.
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Washington
Herbert W. Bowen
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
London
Rome
Berlin
la Guayra
Porto Cabello
United States
France
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Bowen
Hague Court
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Americas
Hay
Count A. von Quadt
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Navy yards and arsenals rush work as ship purchase debated
Washington reports the United States weighing buying two Chilean battleships no longer needed due to disarmament. Navy officials will consult the general board led by Admiral Dewey before a decision. Congress factions back rapid naval expansion as Spring field armory rushes 100,000 Krag rifles and navy yard carriages run triple shifts. In Willemstad Castro’s forces lose a battle 40 miles south of Caracas against revolutionists.
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Washington
United States
Chile
England
Argentina
Secretary of the Navy
General Board of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Board of Construction
Congress
Springfield Armory
Navy Yard
No More Foul Strikes Likely To Be Abolished
Chicago news notes Baseball rule reform. Joint sessions of American and National league committees will decide on abolishing the foul strike rule used the past two seasons. President Hart of Chicago originated the rule and favors replacing it with three balls for a base on balls. American reps reportedly favor removal.
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Chicago
Hart
Chicago Coal Barons to be Tried for Conspiracy
Chicago officials of the Retail Coal Dealers association of Illinois and Wisconsin have reached agreement with State's Attorney Deneen. A statement of facts including price lists by laws and constitution was filed with Judge Horton. Cases will be argued on conspiracy counts under anti trust indictment.
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Chicago
Retail Coal Dealers' Association of
Illinois
Wisconsin
Deneen
Horton
Alaskan Boundary Treaty Discussed in Senate Session
In Washington on February 5 the senate executive session discussed public release of the Hay Herbert treaty for settling the Alaskan boundary dispute. Translation is awaited due to French articles. The tribunal will have six jurists, with equal appointments from the U S and Britain.
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Hay
Sir Michael
Washington
Senate
Sir Michael Herbert
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Elkins Bill Passes Senate Without Opposition
Washington Feb 3 The senate passed the Elkins bill to amend the interstate commerce law without debate or objection. It largely follows Attorney General Knox on railroad rate controls, but does not curb other corporations. It expands publicity, fixes penalties for rate discrimination, and prohibits immunity claims to avoid testifying while allowing testimony to be used against officials.
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Senate
Washington
Knox
Doblin A Scapegoat In Sub Bribery Case
Washington Feb 5 The House Naval Affairs Committee report assigns sole blame to Philip Doblin in the Lessler Holland submarine bribery affair. Lemuel Q uigg and the Holland Submarine Boat Co are exonerated. Attorney General urged to act per law. Army appropriation bill moves. general staff provisions modified. omnibus statehood bill resumes.
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House Naval Committee
Washington
Committee On Naval Affairs
House
Lessler
Philip Doblin
Lemuel
Quigg
Holland Submarine Boat Company
Army
Senate
General Staff
Proctor
Allies Party to Continue Venezuela Blockade Over Claims
London February 6 Reuter telegram reports allies clarified they seek separate handling of their claims from Venezuela not precedence over others. They will maintain the blockade until specific arrangements are made for satisfaction of their claims. They will not bind Venezuela to any fixed payment sum or schedule.
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Venezela
London
Reuter
Venezuela
Navy department opposes Hobson resignation need for constructors
The Navy Department rejects letting Constructor Hobson retire or resign, arguing the construction corps requires his service for young officers. A bid will be made to keep him on active duty. Also, the Senate approved a bill letting national banks in cities over 30,000 act as reserve agents for other banks, lowering the current 50,000 population threshold.
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Navy Department
Washington
Hobson
Navy
Construction Corps
Senate
Which Shall It Be Congress Haugen Four Candidates
Mason City Ind Feb 5 J Hy Amundson of this city is at Charles City in support of Congressman Haugen amid post office controversy. Candidates and supporters are shown courtesy. Miss Teeling and Messrs Henry Miles and Warder are the candidates, Amundson's recommendation will be sent to Washington and nomination made.
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Haugen
Mason City
J. Hy Amundson
Charles City
Miss Teeling
Messrs
Henry
Miles
Warder
Amundson
Washington
Details of Rock Island Suit Alleging Public Policy Violation
Chicago February report details a suit challenging the Rock Island reorganization under Illinois law. Charles H. Venner seeks a receiver, an accounting, and voiding the trust agreement, alleging that $200 million in new securities inflate value while keeping control with favored holders. The filing cites constitutional limits on railroad capitalization and cross-ownership while noting secrecy around books and alleged misrepresentation by the defendants.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Chas. H. Venner
Boston
Venner
C. H. Venner
Rock Island Railway Company
Central Trust Company of
New York
Moores
Venners
Santa Fe
Pullman
Wagner
Rock Island Railway
Rock Island Company of
New Jersey
Rock Island Company of New Jersey
Rock Island Railroad Company
Central Trust Company
J. H. Moore
Chicago Considers City Buy Of Coal Mine Plan
City officials weigh a fuel provision expansion by purchasing 2 mine coal from a Williamson county source near Marion for 15000 dollars before transferring ownership to the city. The program aims to supply coal at cost through city yards to needy residents.
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Chicago
4& Mine
Williamson County
Marion
Rock Island Reorganization and Big Rail Plans
A report outlines Rock Island reorganization efforts led by Moore brothers and James Hamilton Lewis, detailing ambitions to acquire railroads including Burling ton, Rock Island, Northern Pacific, and connections to the Santa Fe system. The plan faced political resistance from Governor and legislature, altering features. Separate suit in Boston seeks to force sinking fund payments and interest on United Gas bonds, with damages claimed at 10 million dollars.
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Lewis
Rock Island
Cummins
Mullan
Rock Island Railway Company
Iowa Corporation
Moore-Leeds-Reid
Rock Island Railroad Company
Iowa
Rock Island Company
New Jersey
Old Rock Island Railway Company
Rock Island Railway
Fine
Wen
Burling, Org Rapids
Naver
Bay State Gas Company
Boston
Joseph Jp. Doherty
Thomas J. Bean
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
Superior Court
Mercanto Trust Company of
New York
Boston Gas Companies
United Gas
Yale Men Roasting Scandal Sparks City Outcry
New Haven reports a sensational exposure alleging vice among Yale students. The piece accuses immorality and debauchery, claims police neglect, and cites Yale secretary Anson Phelps Stokes and detective head Captain Henry Cowles commenting on student misconduct and street disorder without specific arrests.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Anson Phelps Stokes
Henry Cowles
Miles and King Hold Pleasant Windsor Visit
General Miles reports a cordial reception by the king at Windsor recalling the jubilee visit. He notes the king's friendly view of America and interest in the far east while declining to discuss Venezuela or the Philippines. Mrs Miles was not invited to Windsor Castle amid a local family controversy.
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Miles
Windsor
London
Associated Press
America
Far East
Prince and Princess of Wales
Philippines
Windsor Castle
Daly Died Poor Deficit in Theatrical Estate Settlement
New York February 3 The appraisals of Augustin Daly estate filed show a deficit of 28460 after debts. Estate assets include Daly theater lease and goodwill valued at 50000 other scenery and costumes 29000 library fixtures furniture 55056 Daly theater London contracts with George Edwards Gaiety Theatre London 70526 gross personal estate 332986 total liabilities 261446 Daly US debts and England debts totaling 93
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New York
Augustin Daly
Daly Theater
Daly's Theater
London
George Edwards
Gaiety Theater
Daly
United States
England
Comparative Figures On Miner Wages By Reading Lawyers
In Philadelphia on February 3 the strike commission heard Reading company statistics showing non mine workers in Pennsylvania total 478,780 earners with an average annual income of 462 dollars. Counsel for mine workers corrected a misprint claiming the union dropped its demand for Weight payments in the Schuylkill region, stating the demand was never made there.
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Reading
Philadelphia
Reading Company
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill
Lost Wife in a Balloon in Ashland Kentucky
Henry Prather of Letcher County travels to Ashland to search for his bride who rose with a balloon during a show and has not returned for a month. He sold his farm and vows to spend his days seeking her, recounting the aeronaut’s trips and the failed descent of the last ascent.
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Ashland
Henry Prather
Letcher County
Prather
Elkins and Roose Win House Seats In Senate Race
The Elkins and Roose campaigns claim victory as early results indicate control of the House. Party leaders praise turnout and emphasize shifting political tides across districts.
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Kansas City
Missouri
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Oklahoma
Corbett
Dubuque
Dubuque, li
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Vi.e
Castro
Willemstad
Caracas
Doblin
Big Rock Island
Jorit
Tomy
Wally
Isiana
Vo Elkins
Roose
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