Harriman Testimony Highlights Rail Regulation Debate
Edward H. Harriman testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission, detailing fund misuses at Illinois Central, stock transfers involving Southern Pacific and Rockefeller, and Union Pacific’s rates and dividends. The session underscored the tension between concentration of rail interests and calls for government oversight in a pivotal era.
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New York
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central
Southern Pacific
William G. Rockefeller
James R. Keene
Union
Union Pacific
Southwest
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Harriman
Yeesterday
Interstate Commerce Commission
Edward H. Harriman
Rail commission probes railroad stock dealings and dividend timing
The commission pressed on questions about Harriman holdings in Santa Fe and a private pool in Illinois Central, then challenged possible Union Pacific speculation around July and August last. Harriman testified he knew of no speculation, noting directors held much stock. he admitted buying Union Pacific at 25 in 1898 for the 1906 dividend. The panel kept objections, with no court action yet.
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Harriman
Santa Fe
Ilinois Central
Union Pacific
the Road
Commissioner Lane
John G. Milburn
Kellogg
Knapp
Montreal School Fire Claims Sixteen Children and Principal
A blaze at Hoch elega school in Montreal's east end killed Principal Maxwell and sixteen children. About 200 students were inside the two story brick building as smoke filled the upper kindergarten area. Firefighters rescued many via ladder but Maxwell perished protecting students. others died of asphyxiation. The church-run school lacked fire escapes.
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Montreal
Que
Maxwell
Hochelega
Protestant School Commission
Miss Maxwell
Carson
Fisticuffes in Legislature In Raleigh Scene
Raleigh N C Feb 27 The house floor erupted as Congressman Elect R N Hacket of the Eighth district clashed with Wilkes county Representative C G Bryant. Hacket struck Bryant on ear and jaw. Bryant drew a slong bladed pocketknife and charged but was disarmed. He then tried to strike with an inkstand and a chair but missed. Bryant apologized after order was restored.
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Raleigh
N. C
R. N. Hacket
Eighth
C. G. Bryant
Wilkes County
Hacket
Bryant
Indiana House Faces Late Sessions to Clear Calendar
Indianapolis Feb 27 The House and Senate met early again today to handle a crush of business. The House plans Thursday and Friday night sessions to finish the calendar, with discussion on Babenck Farber insurance regulation and public depositories. Amendments to the public depositories bill were debated as Republicans consider salary advances for treasurers. the Bland 2 cent fare bill has been signed by Governor Hanly and takes effect when the session acts are issued in May.
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Indianapolis
House
Senate
Babenck-Farber
Auditor of State
Hanty
Bilt
Greiger
Baltzell
Hadley
Edward Robinson
Cox
Marion County
Senator Tyndall
Senator Parks
Parks
Tyndall
Hanly
Neasion
arson law case noted in brief
A brief item reports a legal matter involving arson laws and enforcement actions, noting official proceedings and potential charges without graphic detail.
Unclear: Vyehynge Web Trestyes Angie Printed
Fragmentary text mentions Gretbeck printed to Bagish with unclear terms and names. Unable to determine a clear event or outcome from the legible portion.
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Vyehynge
Fire in Illinois Town Destroys City Hall and Buildings
Fire began in the city calaboose and spread to several frame structures. The city hall poultry storage, a rear barn, and a two story frame building owned by H. V. McNary were burned. Martinsville fire engines froze, hampering efforts. Loss is insured. cause attributed to incendiarism.
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Martinsville
Calaboose
C. J. Cunningham
H. V. McNary
M. J. Flenner
Illinois Central Plans Big Expansion to New Orleans
President J. T. Harahan announced the Illinois Central will buy 3,500 freight cars at 1.2 million dollars and fifty locomotives. The cars will be finished by November and inquiries by October. The railroad will double track the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley segment to Baton Rouge and start an immigrant steamship line to New Orleans in April.
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New Orleans
Ilinois Central Railroads
J. T. Harahan
Enqires
Harahan
Illinois Central
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad
Here
Baton Rous
Illnois
Tragic Marion Steamer Disaster Narrows to 20 Drowned
Charleston reports confirm twenty Afro American passengers drowned or burned after the steamer Marion burned on the Wadmalaw River. A dozen are missing. Seven white passengers survived. Captain Ferguson filed the incident with government inspectors.
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Crleston
S. C
Marion
Wardmalaw River
Ferguson
Fat Man Ties Up Railroad Near Richland Creek
Valentine Rhodemeyer a 303 pound man from Fulleville INL became wedged between ties on an Illinois Central trestle over Richland creek. John Macklin heard cries and flagged a freight train to stop. A second train and crew freed him with effort from both trains.
Hickory Inn Destroyed in Major North Carolina Fire
Hickory Inn in Hickory, North Carolina, one of the region’s largest hotels, was wiped out by fire. Guests on the second and third floors were forced to jump from windows as escape routes failed. about twenty were injured, including a salesman with likely back injuries. Loss estimated over $50,000.
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Greensboro
N. C
Hickory
Bandits Raid Mexican Hacienda Hit Durango Village
Bandits raided the hacienda of Jesus Uranga Salensa in Durango Mexico on Sunday night, seizing cash and valuables before fleeing. Police were notified and pursued possible leads as the incident prompted local warnings.
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el Paso
Tex
Jesus Uranga Salensa
Durango
Mex
Negotiations over Van Dyck Paintings Reported
In Genoa on February 27 the Corriere Mercantile reports the Marquis of Catuanes family opened talks to sell seven Van Dyck paintings to the Berlin museum after previously owning four. The report notes ongoing discussions with Berlin authorities.
Hindoo Heavens Four Degrees of Bliss for Departed Spirits
The article outlines four Hindu heavens for the righteous after death. Sara loga offers happiness with no work and access to sacred writings for pilgrims and temple donors. Sameeba honors Brahman workers who praise God. Sarabam is for Brahman Yogis who live ascetically. Sayutcheyam awaits nyane philosophers who shun heat cold and food, seeking eventual absorption in the deity.
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Sara-loga
Sameeba
Training Animals by Tone and Manner
A discussion on how animals respond to tone versus words, noting horses and dogs’ sensitivity. The piece cites a dog named Gipsy reacting to “whip” with humility yet hoping for no punishment, while harsh tones provoke joy in the dog. It argues tone can override words in training both animals and humans.
Cleaning Braces Uses Powerful World Leading Brass Recipe
A government brass cleaning method used in US arsenals combines one part nitric acid to half part sulfuric acid. Articles are dipped in acid, rinsed in water, then dried with sawdust for a brilliant finish. If greasy, prewash with warm potash and soda solution before acids.
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United States
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Nickname Habits and Their Long lasting Echoes
A man reflects on how a boyhood nickname sticks for life and how nicknames multiply. He suggests origins lie in a mother’s hopes and peers who shorten long names at school and never let them go.
Doctor Held to Answer After Mexican Refusal to Hear Case
El Paso reports Dr. H. C. Rees, a Mexican City physician, has been jailed without bail following a probe into the death of Miss Mary Fanning in his office. Mexican officials say the operation had been performed earlier and could not have led to her death where she died.
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el Paso
Tex
Mary Fanning
H. C. Rees
Mexico City
Rees
Resa
Actor James K Corbett goes insane on stage in Troy
Bay City Mich Feb 26 James K Corbett of Troy N Y an actor in the Kennedy stock company became suddenly insane on a rock theater stage and shouted for someone in the audience to kill him. The audience thought the outburst part of the play and he was removed from the stage before the play resumed and he was taken to St Marys hospital
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Bay City
Mich
James K. Corbett
Troy
N. Y
Kennedy Stock Company
Corbett
St. Mary's Hospital
Firemen Absent From Peete as Union Station Burns
Sumter South Carolina February 26 Both fire companies were at Chief Graham’s funeral when a blaze started in the baggage room of the union station. The fire damaged the station with an estimated loss of 15000 dollars and destroyed five pouches of mail. Firemen Eugene Stansill and Frank Lyman were injured.
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Peete
Sumter
S. C
Graham
Union Station
Eugene Stansill
Frank Lyman
United States
Haakon Advocates Ban on Airships and Submarines
King Haakon, after dinner in Trondheim, said the Hague conference would face great difficulty achieving broad arms reductions but urged an agreement to prohibit airships and submarine vessels in warfare.
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Haakon
The
Hague
Luck and Reputations in Business Real Estate
Will Payne notes how luck shapes reputations in business as he recounts Chicago developer Jennings who pioneered ninety nine year leases. A depression cooled demand but then real estate values rose, leaving Jennings criticized for missing a higher rent, while others praised his foresight.
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Will Payne
Jenninngs
Chicago
Jennings
Drummer’s Advice From A Road Worn Mentor
A tall New York drummer shares a weary tale of thirty years on the road. He counsels the young man to abandon drifting and pursue any other skill with a home and family contrast, noting the lifelong separation and wear of travel.
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New York
Fm Sc
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