Dolliver’s Forceful Senate Speech on Interstate Commerce Bill
In Washington March 1 the Dolliver Hepburn bill to give the interstate commerce commission full authority draws a crowded gallery as Iowa Senator Dolliver opens the debate with a strong defense of the measure. He praises Cullom and Nelson, notes earlier proposals by Foraker and Elkins, and argues the bill strengthens rather than undermines existing law.
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Dolliver
Senate
Dolliver-Hepburn
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Friends of the House
Cullom
Nelson
Foraker and Elkins
Interstate Commission
House
Postal Increase Sets Post Office Appropriation
Washington March 1 The house sub committee finished a bill fixing postoffice funding at 192000000 up 10000000 to cover rising business. Rural free delivery is increased to 28200000 an extra 3000000. The bill also changes department methods and restricts shipments to actual mail matter only through government channels.
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Brinas
Washington, D. C
House Committee On
Trial of Leiter Postponed in Zeigler Mine Case
The prosecution of Joseph Leiter owner of the Zeigler coal mines for violations of state mining laws is postponed for one year. State's Attorney Seeker moved to continue due to a principal witness absence and the continuation was granted. Prosecution delayed to the February term, 1907, at Benton Franklin county court.
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Chargie
Duquoin
Joseph Leiter
Zeigler Coal Mines
Benton
Franklin County
Stead
House committee clears Michalek on citizenship charge
Washington March 1 the house committee on elections voted unanimously to ignore the charge that Representative Michalek a Republican from Illinois is not an American citizen.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Elections
Michalek
Illinois
Washington sees risk to Algeciras talks as Germany stance hardens
In Washington on March 1 reports say the Algeciras conference may fail without a change in Germany's attitude. Secretary Root and French Ambassador Jusserand held a long meeting focusing on Algerciras. Neutral powers may renew efforts, but the United States will not intervene in European politics.
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Washington, D. C
Algeciras
Germany
Root
Jusserand
Algerciras
France
Washington
Judge Haddock Dies After Long Regents Service
Judge William J. Haddock longtime secretary of the State University of Iowa board of regents died at his Iowa City home on his 71st birthday. Born February 28 1835 in Belfast Ireland he came to America in 1849 and married Emma Humphrey of Tipton Iowa in 1865. Mrs Haddock the first woman admitted to the United States court bar survives him. He also served as judge of the seventh Iowa judicial district and partnered in law with Rush Clark until Clark's death.
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Iowa City
William J. Haddock
Board of Regents
State University of Iowa
Belfast
County Antrim
Ireland
America
Emma Humphrey
Tipton
Iowa
University of Iowa
Haddock
United States Court
Sth
Rush Clark
Missouri inquiry asks Rog ers to answer questions
New York March 1. Application to compel Henry H Rog ers to answer questions he refused to answer in the Missouri Standard Oil inquiry was made to Supreme Court Justice Gildersleeve by Henry Wollman for Missouri. The judge adjourned the case to next Monday and requested a certified copy of a similar Missouri court decision.
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New York
Henry H. Rogers
Supreme Court
Gildersleeve
Henry Wollman
Missouri
Bridge Crew Severely Hurt When Girder Falls
A swinging girder dropped 20 feet at a Rock Island bridge gang site near Tiffen Johnson County injuring three men. G R Foster of Moline Ni J E Hopping of Valley Junction Des Moines Lawrence Newell of Des Moines suffered injuries including a crushed foot a head wound and a badly bruised body. Foster is crippled for life.
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Iowa City
Tiffen
Johnson County
G. R. Foster
Moline
J. E. Hopping
Valley Junction
Lawrence Newell
Des Moines
Rock Island
Hopping
Foster
Newell
McCurdy Sails to Europe in Imperial Suite on Amerika
Richard A. McCurdy former Mutual Life president and several family members sailed from New York for Europe aboard the steamer Amerika. He secured the ship’s Imperial suite a premier accommodations costing thousands of dollars with two bedrooms a private sitting room a dining room a bathroom and a wardroom.
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New York City
N. Y
Richard A. McCurdy
The
Mutual Life
Europe
McCurdy
Postal Telegraph adds 500 miles to northern Maine network
Bangor March 1 The Postal Telegraph Cable Co. completes a direct link with the Northern Telegraph Co. on the Bangor and Aroostook railroad expanding the Postal system by 500 miles of pole line and 150 regional stops in lumber agricultural hunting and fishing districts. Telegrams now transmitted via Postal to Moosehead Lake region and all points on the Bangor and Aroostook railroad.
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Bangor
Maine
Postal Telegraph Cable Co
Northern Telegraph Company
Bangor and
Aroostock
Moosehead Lake
Rural carriers' pay stands in doubt and support
Washington march 1 there is no plan to cut rural carriers pay the postoffice department has urged congress to consider higher compensation until service nationwide is finished the average salary will fluctuate under existing allowances and conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
Hoch body moved to Elmwood cemetery after disinterment
In Chicago on March 1 the body of Johann Hoch was taken from the potter's field and laid to rest in Elmwood cemetery after clerical mediation with two of Hoch's execution clergymen.
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Johann Hoch
Chicago
Ill
Potter’s Field
Elmwood
Hoch
Train Dashes Into River Killing Two on Coal and Coke Line
Word reached Cumberland Maryland that an express train on the Coal and Coke railroad between Elkins and Charleston West Virginia jumped a bridge near Gassaway and plunged into the river. Two passengers were killed and sixteen injured. The road is owned by ex Senator Henry G. Davis. Two coaches went down.
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Cumberland
Coal and Coke Railroad
Elkins
Charleston
W. Va
Gassaway
Henry G. Davis
President denies invitation to coal leaders for talks
The White House said today that the President did not invite John Mitchell or Francis I. Robbins to Washington to discuss the coal situation.
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Washington, D. C
White House
John Mitchell
Francis I. Robbins
Washington
Official call issued for UMWA special convention
Indianapolis March 1. International Secretary-Treasurer Wilson of the United Mine Workers of America issued the official call for a special national convention to convene in Indianapolis on March 15.
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United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Ind
International
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Old Wesleyan dormitory destroyed by fire in Middletown
North college, Wes leyan university's oldest dormitory with 150 rooms, burned today in Middletown Connecticut. All students escaped safely but lost their belongings.
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Middletown
Conn
North College
Wesleyan University
Longworths Complete Honeymoon in Cuba
A Havana report dated March 1 notes the Longworths finishing their honeymoon in Cuba. The couple enjoyed a quiet escape with a Mascotte tea party and light social routines before returning.
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Longworths
Cuba
Havana M
Geena Toe
Government Rested in Green Conspiracy Case
Government today rested its case in the George E. Green conspiracy trial at Bingh amton New York. The defense will begin introducing testimony Monday.
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Washington, D. C
George E. Green
Binghamton, N. Y
Militia Controls Springfield After Night of Riots
Springfield Ohio March 1 militia keeps order after last night turmoil. Three houses occupied by colored families burned and stoned. two injured. 25 rioters arrested. Brakeman Martin Davis wounded, alive this morning. death feared may trigger more trouble. Prisoners Edward Dean and Preston Ladd identified by Davis at hospital.
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Springfield
Ohio
Martin Davis
Edward Dean
Preston Ladd
Dayton
Davis
Dean
Ladd
Hearst Denied in Merger Challenge by Attorney General
Albany March 1 Attny Gen Mayer denies William Hearst request to intervene against the Interborough Metropolitan Holding merger proposed to unite New York traction firms. Mayer says the project would create a monopoly on elevated surface and subway transit in Manhattan and the Bronx but such a monopoly in street transport is allowed by state law.
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Albany
N. Y
Mayer Today
William R. Hearst
Interborough Metropolitan Holding Company
New York Traction Companies
Mayer
Manhattan
Bronx
Report of the Equitable annual results show softer business
The Equitable Life Assurance Society reported in its 1905 annual meeting that new business totaled 141,695,255, about 80 million less than 1904. Outstanding insurance on December 31, 1905 stood at 1,465,123,436, down 50,419,456 from 1894. Policyholder surrenders cost 10,662,975 in 1905, up 7,731,670 from 1904.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Berwick Woman Sues Teacher for Breach of Promise
Miss Ida Ray of Berwick sues A. S. Hawley, former Warren County lawyer and current Biggsville public school principal, for breach of promise seeking 5000 dollars. Case has caused a sensation in Henderson and Warren counties, highlighting the principals involved.
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Berwick
Bloomington
Ida Ray
A. S. Hawley
Warren County
Biggsville
Henderson
Warren Counties
Congress backs abolishing the grade of lieutenant general
The House Committee on Military Affairs reports the Prince bill to abolish the lieutenant general rank in the army. The measure passed unanimously, aiming to remove the senior general officer title from the service.
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Congress
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Military Affairs
Castellane Case Delayed As Separation Suit Postponed
Paris March 1 The separation suit of Countess Boni de Castellane formerly Anna Gould against Count Boni de Castellane was reached on the Seine tribunal docket but adjourned for a fortnight. A hearing date will then be fixed.
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Anna Gould
Count Boni
Paris
Boni de Castellane
Seine
Pugilist Harry Tenny Dies After Knockout
San Francisco report says bantam champion Frannie Neil knocked out Harry Tenny last night and Tenny died this morning from injuries sustained in the bout.
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Harry Tenny
San Franci.co
Cal
Frannie Neil
Crumpacker Nominated for Congress in Indiana
Edgar D. Crumpacker of Valparaiso was nominated for Congress for the sixth time by Republicans in Indiana's tenth district. The announcement came from Lafayette on March 1 as Crumpacker seeks another term.
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Crumpacker
Indiana
Lafayette
Ind
Edgar Dpd
Valparaiso
State Institutions Face Budget Cuts for Next Two Years
Agencies that prepared large two year budgets must reduce spending due to funds shortage. Officials warn many programs will be trimmed as governors and lawmakers plan to balance the books.
Iowa Legislature Faces Major Appropriations Cuts
Des Moines Bureau reports bills totaling nearly 5 million in appropriations for state institutions and education. Most measures will be trimmed heavily as available funds amount to about 625,232, with committees proposing reductions to 328,500 for education and 517,850 for other institutions. Separately, Senator Mossberry of Louisa flags flaws in Polk county primary law that blocks non Polk residents from state ballots and could prompt amendments, with action expected when the Senate reconvenes next week.
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General Assembly
Board of Control
Molsberry
Mossberry
Louisa
Polk County
Cummins
Congress
Polk
Hull
Senate
Dowell
Frank Dodson
Kenney Bank Robbers Caught Near Monticello
James Powers and George Schroeder, two of five Kenney bank robbers, were found hiding in a barn seven miles southwest of Monticello Ill yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Clow led a posse to capture them after a thrilling chase. Over $300 of the stolen coins were recovered from a straw stack as the hunt for the remaining three suspects continued toward Chicago.
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Monticello
Ill
James Powers
George Schroeder
Kenney
Here
Clow
Chicago
Bank Closes Its Doors in Ft Smith Ark
Southern Bank and Trust Company of Fort Smith failed to open this morning. The new corporation had authorized capital of 600000 dollars. Deposits are reported at 80000 dollars and assets will total about the same.
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Southern Bank and Trust Company of
Ft. Smith
Fort Smith
Ark
Southern Bank and Trust Company
Rumor of Empress Dowager's Death Questioned
London reports on March 1 state that the rumor of the empress dowager of China’s death is deemed wholly improbable by English observers. The rumor has not been substantiated and is treated with skepticism by press and public.
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London
Eng
China
Thirty Men Drown as Norwegian Steamer Wrecks
A Norwegian coastal steamer named Thor wrecked after her cable broke in a hurricane at Haugesund. Thirty men drowned when the vessel was blown ashore and sank during the night.
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Haugesund
Norway
Thor
Increase Salaries for Federal Officers Bill Introduced
Senator Gallinger introduces a bill in Washington to readjust top government salaries to take effect March 4 1909. Proposed pay includes President 75000 Vice President 15000 Speaker 12000 Cabinet members 15000 and Senators and Representatives 7500.
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Washington, D. C
Gallinger
Oskaloosa Lad and Michigan Boys Resign Naval Service
Midshipman John H. Lofland of Oska loosa Iowa and Earl W. Chaffee of Michigan, two of three midshipmen dismissed for hazing and later reinstated by a special act, tender resignations from the service. Lofland’s resignation is accepted while Chaffee’s awaits Secretary Bonaparte action. both cite dissatisfaction with the Navy and a wish for civil life aboard the Minneapolis. Lofland’s reinstatement followed effort by Congressman Lacey.
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Oskaloosa Lad
Michigan
Washington, D. C
John H. Lofland
Oskaloosa
Earl W. Chaffee
Naval Academy
Congress
Lofland
Bonaparte
Minneapolis
Lacey
Sixth
Bernhardt Show Draws Record Crowd in Kansas City
More than 6,000 attended Mme Sarah Bernhardt and her company at Convention Hall in Kansas City on March 1 for Camille. Officials said no dramatic performance ever drew as large an audience or as much money, with receipts exceeding $10,000. Attendees came from surrounding states and territories.
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Kanasas City
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Camille
Salvation Army Officer Jenkins Fined and Fixed Prison Time
Sycamore Illinois March 1 B F Jenkins a Salvation Army officer was tried for securing money under false pretenses from Rev Mr Wilson of De Kalb Judge Bishop fined him 25 and sentenced him to four months in prison He has already spent 118 days in jail and is a deserter from Fort Sheridan regular army awaiting federal arrest
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Jenkins
Sycamore
Ill
B. F. Jenkins
Salvation Army
Wilson
de Kalb
Bishop
Fort Sheridan
Funeral for Mrs. Victoria Leibrecht at St Marys
Mrs. Victoria Leibrecht was laid to rest after a 9 o'clock funeral service at St Marys Church conducted by Rev Father Grieser. The casket was taken to Fairport for burial in Fairport cemetery this afternoon. many relatives and friends attended with pallbearers David Nelson Michael Knight John Feuster Bert Dollarhide H Putman and Thomas Barnard.
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Victoria Leibrecht
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Church
Father Grieser
Fairport
Fairport Cemetery
David Nelson
Michael Knight
John Feuster
Bert Dollarhide
H. Putman
Thomas Barnard
Frank Billings Joins Richmond Virginia League
The former White Sox star right fielder Frank Billings will play for Richmond in the Virginia league. Friends in the city are glad for his fortune and expect him to begin work around early April, though they will miss him with the White Sox next season.
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Frank Billings
White Sox
Richmond
Billings
Forty Hours Devotion at St Matthias Church
A forty hours devotion will be observed at St Matthias church beginning with high mass next Sunday morning. Three masses will follow on the subsequent days until the devotions conclude. Priests from other cities and towns are expected to attend as usual.
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St. Matthias Church
Iities
Milwaukee firm surveys city on proposed street car loop
A representative from a Milwaukee firm visited the city to estimate costs and survey the proposed loop for the street car project. Discussions mention including Third Street, but no final decision has been reached.
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Milwaukee
Joop
Eloquent Tribute for David Henderson at Dubuque Church
The funeral for ex speaker David Henderson drew hundreds as Rev. John Sage led simple services at St. John’s Church in Dubuque Iowa. George D Perkins of Sioux City delivered a long eulogy as a male quartet provided music.
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Dubuque
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
United States
C. Peaslee
St. John’s B Episcopal Church
Governor’s Greys
John C. Sage
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Iowa
Renmorains
Linwood Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Colonel Henderson
Perkins
Iowa Weather Outlook With Rain Or Snow Likely
Chicago March 1 special weather report notes rain or snow possible Friday and tonight in the northwest portion with warmer conditions in the east and south. Cold snap expected in the northwest tonight and Friday with sun rise at 6 28 and sunset at 5 40 moong sets at midnight.
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Chicago
Ill
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Elections Committee
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Postal Telegraph Company
Burns
Militia
FIELD
Hearst
Report OF
the Equitable
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Castellane
Pugilist
Des Moines Bureau Journal
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