Rail passes in Congress debated amid railways shift
Washington lawmakers consider bills on accepting passes by public officials while railroads move to end free passes. The Pennsylvania company issued over 2,000 passes last year to New York and Philadelphia figures, many linked to politics. Experts say the Interstate Commerce Act and Elkins rebate law could justify abolishing passes nationwide.
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Pennsylvania Company
Minneapolis
Minn
The
Evening Journal
W. Iw
Jermane
Washington
Congress
la Vollette
Wisconsin
Chicago
LaFollette
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Iity
U Fnally
Canadian Railway
Montreal
Weet Bowiett
Brent Company
New Rock
Western Railways
James J. Hill
Hill
North Dakota
St Paul
Elkins
Department of Justice
Coffin of King Christian Moves to Christianberg Church
Thousands gather as the coffin of King Christian is moved from the palace to Christianberg church for lying in state until February 15. Public access is allowed daily at designated hours, with a mile-long queue forming before opening. German minister places two large floral tributes from Emperor William at the catafalque.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Tov Christianberg Church
William
Relics of John Paul Jones Offered for Sale
Paris reports Mme Gombault, heir of Mary Ann Paul and a great granddaughter of John Paul Jones, in poverty. She pleads to President Roosevelt to buy relics he used, including his sword pistol hair sock and miniature, plus papers in his handwriting. If unused by the government she will sell privately.
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Paul Jones
Paris
Mme. Gombault
Marion Stewart Lowden
Mary Ann Paul
John Paul Jones
Roosevelt
Ves
Demand of Theatrical Musicians for Higher Wages
A Chicago report from February 13 notes that theater musicians have voted for increased pay due to the stresses of their craft. The account emphasizes the taxing nature of nightly performances and the need for better compensation to sustain artistic quality amid demanding conditions.
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Chicago
McCall Near Death In Lakewood Hospital Visit
John A. McCall former president of New York Life is gravely ill at Lakewood New Jersey. Last rites were administered as doctors and family monitor his liver ailment and rapid weight loss with three physicians and three nurses in attendance.
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New York Life
New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Lakewood
N. J
Father Healey
Church of Our Lady of the Lake
McCall
Castro Blames France on Venezuela Cable Dispute
Garacas February 15. Venezuela sent a note to M Maubourguet in London summarizing a clash with France over a cable contract. Venezuela asks if the cable company fulfilled its contract and whether French officials aided wreckers of Venezuelan liberties, warning of arbitration if unsatisfied.
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Rouvier
Ybearra
France
Taigny
Maubourguet
Revolutions in the West Indies Reach Washington
Washington reports from San Domingo of a brewing insurrection as Commander Bonhouene notes a small force rising at Daragon near Monte Christi. A Monte Cristi movement led by Neney attacks Dajubon, aiming to influence elections and back Jiminez against the sitting government.
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Root
Navy Department
Bonhouene
Monte Christi
Daragon
Southerland
Cape Haytien Hayti
Monte Cristi
Neney
Dajubon
Hayti
Jiminez
San Domingo
Still Auto Champion
Victor Demogeot won the Cuban cup in the second international road race in Havana earning another speed title. He averaged 61.45 mph in the first half and 59.77 mph over 217 1/4 miles, near the Vanderbilt Cup pace. Lancia reached speeds over 70 mph causing Battesta to be thrown and injured near Artizima. Cedrino’s machine overturned injuring Cedrino and his machinist.
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Victor Demogeot
Ormond
Fla
Lancia
Battesta
Artimiza
Cedrino
High Mason Expires Past Grand Master Phillips
Menominee Michigan reports William H Phillipps past grand master of the Michigan Masonic grand lodge died suddenly from heart disease. He was a noted leader in Masonic circles in the state and his passing ends a long tenure of service.
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W. H. Phillips
Michigan
Menominee, Mich
Willam H. Phillipps
Michigan Masonic Grand Lodge
Beavers Pleads Guilty in Postal Supply Conspiracy
Washington February 18 Senator George E Green of Binghampton New York and W D Doremus conspired to defraud the government over postal supplies Beavers pleaded guilty in criminal court and received a two year sentence at Moundsville penitentiary West Virginia.
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George E. Green
Beavers
Washington
Crimina Court
George W. Beavers
George E Green
Binghammpton
N. Y
W.D. Doremus
Moundsville
$100000 Suit for Damages Hinted in Turf Drama
The report of a $100,000 damage suit over drugging Lou Dillon before the Memphis gold cup race in October 1904 surfaces as C K G Billings arrives from Chicago. Elmer E Smathers denies knowledge, vows to recover trophy, while veterinarian Dr. Gill calls the drugging story preposterous and explains how mercury would not have produced the alleged effects. Secretary Murray Howe backs claims of tampering with the mare at the finish.
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New York
C. K. G. Billings
Chicago
Lou Dillon
Memphis
Elmer E. Smathers
Billings
Gill
Sanders
Murray Howe
Memphis Trotting Association
Major Delmar
Smathers
Mr. Howe
Famine in Japan prompts Roosevelt appeal for aid
President Roosevelt announces a famine crisis in northern Japan and urges American aid. He recommends contributions to the American Red Cross to be forwarded to the Japanese Red Cross, with funds sent through local Red Cross treasurers or directly to Red Cross treasurer Charles Hallam Keep at the U.S. Treasury.
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Roosevelt
Japan
American National Red Cross
Red Cross
Charles Hallam Keep
United States Treasury Department
Washington, D. Co
Theodore Roosevelt
Boni de Castellane's Debt Mounts in Paris Riches
Paris reports Count Boni de Castellane carries about 18 million francs in debts with 8 million owed to jewelers and money lenders. He allegedly bought a fur coat for 100000 francs but kept 90000 in the pocket as change, a tale illustrating aristocratic borrowing in Paris. His lavish spending and generous tips to jockeys are noted.
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Paris
Boni de Castellane
Boni
President Roosevelt Appeals for Aid to Japan Famine
Roosevelt takes cognizance of severe famine in northern Japan and urges Americans to donate through the American National Red Cross treasurer Charles Mallam Keep at the U S Treasury in Washington D C. The appeal requests contributions be sent to aid sufferers.
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Japan
Washington
American National Red Cross
Charles Mallam Keep
United States Treasury Department
D. C
Truce in Copper as Carson Takes Silver Bow Mines
Arthur C. Carson representing Thomas A. Cole of Duluth took possession of all mines and mining properties of August Treinees and the United Copper company in Silver Bow county. Heinze sells his interests to Amalgamated Copper allies, ending his copper operations here. Properties include Minnie Healy, Barns, Corra, Belmont, Nippon, Johnstown and holdings of Hypockay, Guardian, and Montana Ore Purchasing companies.
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Mont
Arthur C. Carson
Thomas A. Cole
Duluth
August Treinees
United Copper Company
Silver Bow County
Amalgamated Copper Company
New York
Heinze
Carson
Minnie Healy
Barns
Corra, Belmont
Nippon
Johnstown
Hypockay Mining Company
The
Guardian Mining Company
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Preacher-Banker Swindled His Wife
In Peoria Illinois February 15 sensational developments in the case of Rev Dr George H Simmons the banker preacher who killed himself a week ago were disclosed in probate court today The widow testified her husband dissipated nine thousand dollars she held at marriage using worthless notes The sheriff later found the notes were forgeries and Mrs Simmons said he destroyed all private papers including the will shortly before his death.
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Peoria
Ill
George H. Simmons
Balfour Defends Fiscal Policy At London Banquet
Former Prime Minister Arthur Balfour spoke at a London Conservative banquet honoring Sir Edward Clarke and Alban Gibbs. He argued that electoral results do not end fiscal reform efforts, defended a free trade oriented policy, and warned that protected markets threaten British industry and colonial interests amid growing global industrialization.
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London
Balfour
Idward Clarke
Alban Gibbs
Mr. Gibbs
Ir Edward Clarke
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Balfour
Great Britain
Hardie Elected Chairman of New Labour MPs Group
London February 15 The thirty newly nominated Labour representation committee MPs held their first meeting and elected J Kerr Hardie as chairman for the session. They agreed to sit on the opposition side and pursue an independent program while cooperating with trades unionists on labor bills without joining the radical party.
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London
Labor Party
Labor Representation Committee
House Committee
J. Kerr Hardie
Radical Party
Lowther Re-elected Speaker of House of Commons
London report states James William Lowther was unanimously re-elected speaker of the house of commons, with a smooth vote signaling continued leadership. The brief parliamentary session proceeded after the decision, underscoring established authority and party support.
Old Time First Baseman James Sheean Dies at 44
Beloit Wisconsin February 12 James Sheean longtime first baseman of the western circuit and a star in the 1880s died here at age 44 He played with leading teams in the region during that era.
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Beloit
Wis
James Sheean
West
miners split over wage pact as Dolan defends policy
Wilkesbarre and Pittsburgh reports reveal United Mine Workers leader Patrick Dolan defending the present wage scale. He cites Illinois and Ohio conflicts and warns that a single district’s stance could trigger a nationwide strike, pledging loyalty to the current policy despite criticism.
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Patrick Dolan
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Dolan
Illinois
W. D. Ryan
Illinois Mininers
Miners’ Convention
United States
Michigan
British Columbia
John Mitchell
New York
Trains Crash Across Regions Leave Several Dead and Injured
A Pennsylvania railroad theater train crashed into a crowded South Chicago street car killing Mrs. William Bacon Miss Sadie Lucy and Minnie Warsnel twelve, and wounding twelve others. No train passengers hurt. In Theresa Wisconsin a Wisconsin Central wreck injured fourteen. The Illinois Central northbound derailed near Chapmanboro injuring six passengers and two trainmen. Train No. 11 on the Chicago and Northwestern left the track near Lac du Flambeau with several injuries.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
William Bacon
Sadie Lucy
Minie Warsnel
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central
Theresa
Wis
Fond du Lac
Andrew Christenson
Nashville
Tenn
Illinois Central Railroad
Chapmansboro
Nashvill
Twe
Rinelander
Chicago and Northwestern
Lac du Flambeau
Six Die In Fire At Mount Hood Saloon
Portland, Feb 13. At least six persons died in a blaze that swept the Mount Hood saloon and lodging house in the commercial district. Ten or more were seriously injured and several are reported missing. The dead include Nathaniel P. Young the watchman and a photographer named Hendrick, plus two unknown women and two unknown men. Twenty two horses were also destroyed. Young died heroically while attempting to save the animals.
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Portland
Ore
Mount Hood
Commercial
Nathaniel P. Young
Hendrick
Young
Protestants Protest Princess Ena Marriage to King Alfonso
The Imperial Protestant federation petitions King Edward to withhold consent to Princess Ena of Battenberg’s marriage to King Alfonso. They express sorrow over the match and shock at the princess reportedly entering the Roman Catholic church. The king’s reply is eagerly awaited.
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Edward
Ena
Spain
London
Ena of Battenberg
Alfonso
Imperial Protestant Federation
London Unemployed March Fails to Impress Government
London on February 14 saw another march of the unemployed through city streets aiming to press the new government and lawmakers. The protest failed to gain momentum or sway official opinion.
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London
Anti-Cruelty Society Opens Refuge at Millar Hospital
The dog and cat refuge of the Anti Cruelty society opens at J. J. Millar veterinary hospital 459 Division Street Chicago. Stray animals are received and diseased or worthless ones are euthanized while others are placed in homes. Mrs. E Copeland Schumann leads the committee and maintains a pet-seeker list. watchers guard against fraud.
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Chicago
Anti-Cruelty Society
J. J. Millar
Division Street
E. Copeland-Schumann
Pianist Zeisler Missing Sparks Chicago Search
World famous pianist Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler has disappeared from her home in Chicago after long battle with melancholia and fear of blindness. Police have been asked to search by her husband as concerns grow for her safety possibly tied to her mental strain and eye problems.
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Chicago
Fannie Bloomfield-Zeisler
Governor Folk Defends Local Taxing On Personal Property
St Louis February 14 Governor Folk clarifies his interview on personal taxes arguing state revenue can cover needs without taxing personal property while localities may still require such taxation. He says abolishing state tax shifts revenue decisions to cities and counties and reduces tax dodging by making each resident responsible for property disclosures.
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St. Louis
Folk
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