Esch Townsend railroad rate bill and canal money debate
Washington coverage notes the Esch Townsend railroad rate bill being redrawn and reintroduced, aims to curb midnight rates and force open publicity of railway bookkeeping while the Panama Canal appropriation of 416.5 million faces unanimous consent. Williams calls canal nonpartisan and seeks itemized spending. Hepburn proposes Haiti annexation resolution. Senate and Rules Committee advance measures and annual reports are presented.
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Washington, D. C
Eschlachsend
Tawsen
Yowusen
Wil
Panama Canal
Wiliams
Hepbern
Williams
Hepburn
San Doulingo
Haiti
United States
Gallinger
Committee On
House Oon Ened
Stebate
McNary
Massachusetts
Constitution
Castle Island
Boston Harbor
Hope for Victory In Russian Strikes Faces Hard Reality
Telegrams from Moscow indicate central unions urge continued strikes and trust in victory as Witte agrees to demands. St Petersburg remains tied up with halted mail and telegraph, limited Berlin-St Petersburg rail, and arming among residents. Reports of army troubles spread from Kiel to Voronezh with possible Polish regiment unrest and calls for repression.
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Berlin
Germany
Tageblatt
St. Petersburg
Evdtkuhnen
Moscow Telegraph and Postal Employes
Russia
Witte
Washington, D. C
Phe
State Department
Civicus
Helsingfors
Dee
Nominations and Bills Highlight Senate Session
The Senate sent several nominations including James F. Tracey as associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines and James M. Reynolds as secretary of Mexico. Bills introduced cover railroad rate regulation pensions for Hawley’s widow and a courthouse buildout, plus insurance inquiry and interstate railroad incorporation. Nominations confirmed Elihu Root as secretary of state Robert Bacon as assistant secretary and Louis F. McComas to the court of appeals.
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Senate
The
Supreme Cork of the Philippines
James F. Tracey
New York
Mexico
James M. Reynolds
New Mexico
Hawiey
United States District Court
China
Interstate Commerce Commission
Committee On Judiciary
Congress
Elihu Root
Robert Bacon
Louis Fr. McComas
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Treasurer Dying in St Louis Finance Chief Pneumonia
William H. Thompson, president of the Western National Bank of Commerce and treasurer of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company, is gravely ill in St Louis. The physician reports his condition worsened with pneumonia after weeks of illness. His age and precise prognosis were not disclosed.
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St. Louis
Louis
Wiliam H. Thompson
W National Bank of Commerce
Depew to Resign From Equitable Life Board
Senator Chauncey Depew will tender his resignation as director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society at its next board meeting in Washington DC. The move follows ongoing discussions about governance and potential conflicts.
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Will Soan
Equitable Insurance Co
Washington
DD. C
Chauncey Depew
Equltable Life
Board of ‘Directors
Secretary Shaw Reports National Finances and Bank Growth
Secretary Shaw releases annual Treasury report showing 269,701,309.95 in receipts and 720,105,498.56 in expenditures with a 23,004,228.60 deficit. The era records 5,881 national banks and 68 new buildings started with 42 contracts remaining, plus a proposal for a government savings bank for civil servants.
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Washington, D. C
The
Treas
Leslie M. Shaw
Shaw
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Ws Department
Savings Bank i
Washington
Varlons
Matey
Directors Chosen at Equitable Life Society Meeting
New York announces the annual meeting of the Equitable Life Society elected directors including Sir Wilfrid Mather of Manchester England Alexander C Hurmphrere Edward Siwan strom Tom Randolph George FP Vietor Wallace I Pierze Thomas T Rekert Daniel A Tomkins T Dewiti Cay ler Thomas Spratt Frank S With atbe James McManon Ken Bi Thoms. Most directors were Cleve-land nominees and policyholders. two directors Werkt and Cutter were not.
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Equitable Life Society
New Yok
N. Y
Des. U
Sir Wilima Mather
Manchester
England
Alexander C. Hurmphrere
Edward Siwanstrom
New York
Tom Randolph
St. Louis
George FP. Vietor
Wallace l. Pierze
Thomas T. Rekert
Daniel A. Tomkins
T. Dewiti Cayler
Thomas Spratt
Frank S. Withatbe
James McManon
Ken Bi Thoms
Wekert
Cutler
Grover Clevelland
Big
SQUIERS ARRIVES IN GOTHAM AFTER RESIGNATION
New York reports say Herbert Squiers, former American minister to Cuba, arrived aboard the Morra Castle from Havana. His resignation was cabled to Washington and accepted on November 29. He refused to discuss his retirement and planned to stay in New York for a few days before sailing back to Havana December 16 to settle affairs.
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New York
Herbert &. Squiers
Cuba
Morra Castle
Havana
Squiers
Washington
Sauiers
Senator Dolliver seeks repeal of bankruptcy law in new bill
Washington December report notes Senator Dolliver introduced a bill to repeal the bankruptcy law. The measure resembles the Cousins bill. The Hepburn Dolliver proposal to control interstate liquor traffic is also reintroduced.
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Dolliver
Washington, D. C
Doliver
Helso
Hepburn-Dolliver
Woman Ina Berry Captured After Siege at Friese Railcar
Ina Berry, who held town officials at bay from a frail fort inside a Friese railway coach, surrendered after being partially overcome by ammonia fumes. She fired a shot at captors with no effect and was taken to jail in feeble condition, exhausted from hunger and exposure. Probate custody to be arranged this afternoon.
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Gira
Dec
Gms
Ina Berry
Sab
Probate
Sarah Bernhardt's Quebec Departure Amid Egg Attack
Chicago report says Sarah Bernhardt and her company left Quebec under police escort after rioters threw rotten eggs and missiles following her unflattering remarks about French Canadians and church influence. The incident prompted strong protests and heightened security for the troupe's travel.
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Quebec
Bernhardt
Chicago
Dee
the Tribune
Sarah Bernhardt
Palice
Sarah Hernhardt
Man on trial for Iowa City Union murder in Johnson court
M Maher stands trial in Johnson county district court over the murder of John Kelley treasurer of the Iowa City Labor union. Tohn Beichek a co defendant has already been convicted. Charles Williams, colored, pleaded guilty to setting a jail on fire. Walter Alberhuskey was found guilty of stealing a watch.
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Iowa City
M. Maher
Johnson County
John Kelley
Tohn Beichek
Charles Williams
Walter Alberhuskey
The Grind Continues New York Bicycle Race Hour 58
The Grind Continues reports at 10 am the score in the New York bicycle race hour 58 lists Bedell Vander Tuft Stol Root Foglea Keegan Lozan Maclean Moran Downing Bowler Hopper Hollister and Galvin McDonald Weversinger Dusset and Adarm Downey with miles 984 983 and 982 respectively. Hedell brothers lead the team at 1030 miles with laps, 173 miles behind the record as the 61st hour of continuous riding closes.
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New York
Vee
Bedell
Vandertuft
Stol
Root
Foglea
Keegan
Lozan
Maclean
Moran
Downing
Bowler
Hopper
Hollister
Galvin McDonald
Weversinger Dusset
Adarm Downey
Hedell Brothers
Skaters Rescued From River Ice Near Iowa City
Meg Starbuck wife of Dr. Starbuck a Mississippi professor and Miss Maud Hostetter slipped through the ice on the Iowa River while skating last night. A workmen group rescued them after a hard struggle, and both were saved.
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Iowa City
Dee
Meg, Starbuck
Starbuck
University of Mississippi
Maud Hostetter
Oysters and Whisky Helped Endure Four-Day Fargo Train Ride
Fifteen passengers and the train crew endured a slowbound trip on the Fargo Aneta line for four days after subsisting on a pair of oysters. The group was fed by frying oysters in a coal shovel. A case of whisky found in the express car helped sustain them during the ordeal.
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Fargo
N. C. Dee
Excitement Prevails Over Political Situation at San Domingo
Great excitement grips San Domingo as tension rises over the political situation. Men are under arms but no peace outbreaks have occurred, keeping the city on edge.
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San Domingo
Dec
Irish National Convention Opens With Redmond Presiding
John Redmond presided as the Irish National Convention opened at Dublin's Mansion House. O'Brien and Healy were absent, but cheer remained as Redmond spoke on home rule and Ireland's future. The home rule resolution condemning current governance was carried by acclamation.
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Dublin
Ireland
Mansion House
John Hedmans
Westminster
Bright
William O'Brien
Timothy S. Healy
Redmond
Acchamation
Keosauqua Teenager Leola Duvall Dies by Poison
In Keosauqua Iowa a 19-year-old girl Leola Duvall is said to have died by self-inflicted poison described as rough on rats. She was from a prominent Van Buren County family and had previously disappeared for weeks before reappearing. the death occurred at her parents home two miles south of the town.
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Keosauqua
Leola Duvall
A. J. Duvall
Nat Word
Damaged bridge award to United States court of claims
The United States court of claims was allowed damage claims against the government for the burning of the Susquehanna River bridge at Columbia in 1863 by Union troops, which hindered Confederate advances.
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Columbia. National Bank
United States Court of Claims
Susquehanna River
Columba
Boston Beans Rally Fans Keep Loyal to Famous Dish
Boston residents remain devoted to baked beans as a major local staple. Wholesale dealers report 65,742 barrels consumed in the period, with spending nearing $6.59 million, suggesting continued demand and rising prices.
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Boston
Mass
Jones Woman Near Death After Husband Shot Her
Iowa City December 6 Mrs Blvend Jones, shot by husband William Jones last summer and now in a paralytic condition, worsened suddenly and is not expected to live through the night. Jones is serving a life sentence for the murder of Ernest Dauner.
Eldridge Examined On Insurance Legal Expenses
George D. Eldridge, first vice-president of Mutual Reserve Life, testified before the insurance investigation committee in New York regarding the company's legal expenses and its foreign investments. He was questioned today as part of ongoing inquiries into corporate finances and overseas holdings.
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George D. Eldridge
New York
N. Y
The
Mutual Reserve Life
Insurance Investigation Committee
Patrick to be re sentenced to death in Rice murder case
Albert T Patrick, the lawyer convicted of the murder of William Marsh Rice, was taken from Ossining prison to New York to be re sentenced to death. He appeared cheerful and self contained during the transfer and appearance.
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Albert T. Patrick
Ossing
N. Y
Albert T Patrick
William Marsh Rice
New York
Immigration question discussed by National Civic Federation
The United States immigration question was taken up for discussion today by the National Civic Federation in New York. Delegates to the meeting were appointed by the governors of four states, and the session was held here.
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National Civic Federation
New York
N. Y
United States
Illinois Low Rate Freight Reduction Cut 20 Percent
A new Illinois freight rate measure aims to cut charges by 20 percent, effective on the 13th of the month, with impact expected across bulk shipping and logistics sectors. The policy targets lower costs for manufacturers and distributors.
Twain Honored At Delmonico Dinner On Seventieth Birthday
New York December 6 Mark Twain was the guest of honor at a Delmonico dinner hosted by Col George Harper to celebrate the humorist s seventieth birthday About 170 authors attended with many prominent writers present A congratulatory cable from England arrived and a life size bust souvenir was given to Twain Also present were President Roosevelt and numerous literary figures
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New York
Mark Twain
Delmonico’s
George Harper
Harper and Brothers
America
England
Thomas Hardy
Georges Meredith
Alfred Austin
Arthur Balfour
Austin Dobson
Andrew Lang
Rudyard Kipling
Anthony Hope
Gilbert Parker
Sir Conan Doyle
Eayaunod Gosse
Ian Maclaren
H. Mallock
Humphry Ward
Israel Zangwill
Mr. Clemens
Roosevelt
W. D. Howells
Richard Watson Giller
Henry Dyke
Brander Matthews
Weir Mitchell
Kate Douglas Vazzin
Toan Kendrick Bangs
Amelia Barr
Hamilton W. Mabie
Caroline Wells
Irving Bacheller
Hex Beach
Andrew Carnegie
A WW. Cable
Louise Morgan Sill
Hopkinson Smith
Agnes Reppller
Birginia Frazen Boyle
W. D. Nesbit
Republicans elect Allison chairman of Senate steering committee
A Republican caucus in Washington yesterday after the Senate adjourned elected Senator Allison chairman and authorized unanimous consent to appoint a steering committee to serve through the new Congress. The chair was also instructed to name a committee to fill vacancies. No discussion of proposed legislation occurred and the meeting adjourned after 19 minutes.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Allison
Corey to have divorce in Pittsburg report
Report from Pittsburg says Mrs Willi E Corey expects a divorce from Charles M Corey president of United States Steel. Friends claim no reconciliation is possible and say Corey may wed singer Mabelle Gilman if financial arrangements with his current wife are settled.
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Pittsburg
Dee
Willi
E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Corey
Mabelle Gilman
Luspand
Fatal hunting accidents rise in Wisconsin and Michigan
Bruce Wis Dec 6 The year to date sees 26 deaths and 51 wounded from shooting accidents in Wisconsin and northern Michigan. Many fatalities result from hunters mistaking targets for deer as gun misfires or discharges injure or kill.
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Bruce
Wis
Wisconsin
Miichigan
Senator Farnum Charged With Murder in Chicago Warren Club
Senator Farnum of Chicago is jailed on murder charges related to the fatal stabbing of County Commissioner Kopf at the Thirteenth Ward Republican Club. Witness Thomas Wood implicated Farnum in a ballot box theft plot. Wood was questioned in the sweatbox. State Senator Frank C. Famolli, charged as an accessory, is held to the grand jury on $20,000 bond for December 18.
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Farnum
Chicago
Chcago
Ill
Franl¢ Farnum
Denson
Thirteenth Ward
Warren Avenue
John ¥. Kopr
Republiscan
Thomas Wood
Wood
Conny
Kopf
Frank C. Famolli
John ¥. Kopf
Murderer Holds Off Posse in Oklahoma Barn Stand
Keokuk Falls Oklahoma December details report Ed Yonilinson a killer slain by F M Grandy during a pursuit after a fund of tong standing. Grandy resists in a barn as deputies trench toward Shawnee to end the siege.
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Oklahoma
Keokuk Falls
Okla
Dec
Yonilinson
F. M. Grandy
Grandy
Crack the Whip Fatality in Knoxville Yard
Will Scott, 18, died at Burr Oak schoolhouse playgrounds from cerebral apoplexy after the cracking whip game. Son of Mr and Mrs W M Scott living six miles southwest of town, the tragedy occurred in December in Knoxville, Iowa.
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Will Scott
Knoxville
Burr Oak School
W. M. Scott
Paris Reports Turkish Controversy Near Settlement
The French Foreign Office says the dispute with Turkey is practically closed with only details left to finalize a satisfactory adjustment. Paris reports progress on resolving the clash of interests between the powers and Turkey.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Turkey
Weather for Iowa and Chicago Dec 1 Special
Special weather notes for Iowa and Chicago forecast warmer conditions in the east and central areas. The report mentions a fair night and Thursday, with sunrise at 7 05 and sunset around 4 30. Moonlight appears at 3 48 a m with details left ambiguous due to fragmentary text.
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Chicago
Iowa
Eels
Moon Sely
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Healey
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William E. Corey
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