Naval Academy hazing report urges reforms and commends officials
Sub-Committee reports on hazing at the Naval Academy censures Rear Admiral Brownson for his actions but praises Admiral Sands and says the present corps of officials has done well.
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Naval Academy
Brownson
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Annapolis
Sands
Co. P. Snider
Admiral Sands
Senate Committee On Privileges
Senate
House Debates Appropriation Bills and Rail Rate Amendments
Washington reports show House starts on the legislative appropriation bill totaling 29 134 000 dollars. Senator Scott offers a railroad rate amendment requiring interconnecting lines with transfer facilities and a 50 000 dollar appropriation.
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House
Scott
Senate
Dowie and Wife Split Over Zion Church Dispute
Chicago March 13 John Alexander Dowie head of Zion church and his wife have separated. Mrs Dowie reportedly aligned with ordinary Zion followers claiming she was deceived about church wealth, believing millions of dollars existed when no such funds were present.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion” Church
Daily News
Hearst Fails To Seek Ballot Recount, Mayer Says
Albany March 13 Attorney General Mayer tells the assembly that William R Hearst did not pursue the obvious recount method after the city election He notes Hearst pretended to seek a martyr role and says no complaint was made to the attorney general, citing a ballot opening option if sincere.
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Albany
Mayer
Assembly
William R. Hearst
Hearst
Lost Minnesota counties omitted from new core
Three counties Hennepin Hubbard and Huston are not listed as existing in the state code effective today. Minneapolis as Hennepin county seat raises questions of legality and potential litigation. The counties must operate de facto until the legislature fixes the omission next winter.
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Minneapolis
Hennepin
Hubbard
Huston
Telegraphers Accept Southern Railway Wage Scale
A five member committee representing telegraphers and station agents on the Southern railway agreed to accept the road's wage scale. The plan omits a set minimum or maximum wage and is tailored to fit individual cases.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Railway
Street Car Collision Claims One Life in South Omaha
An unknown laborer was killed and seven South Omaha residents were injured in a collision between north and south bound street cars in South Omaha today. Six of the injured are listed as severely hurt.
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Omaha
Neb
South Omaha
Algeciras Talks Seen Heavily Favorable In Berlin
Berlin reports the Algeciras negotiations are now so favorable that breaking off talks is considered impossible. The foreign office notes a positive outlook as discussions continue.
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Algeciras
Berlin
Foreign Office
Old Ministry III Returns to Power in Belgrade
In Belgrade on March 13 the old ministry, slightly altered, resumes power after failed cabinet formation. General Gruies becomes premier.
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Belgrade
General Gruies
Interstate Commerce Commission probes Kansas oil rates
The Kansas oil rate inquiry in Kansas City uncovered evidence that railroads charged 57 cents per barrel to ship crude oil out of Kansas, higher than the top crude price of 52 cents. The Standard Oil company benefits from its pipelines, while independent producers lack pipelines and access to outside markets. After hearings, Judson C. Clements heads to Davenport to pursue further rate.
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Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Judson C. Clements
Davenport
Iowa
Kansas
Railroads
Standard Oil Company
Independent Oil Producers
Democratic Candidate Parker Speaks in Mississippi
Judge Alton B. Parker addressed about 1,000 people at the Century Theatre in Jackson. Introduced by Chief Justice Whitfield, Parker urged Democrats to take up serious reform and uphold fixed principles against privilege and monopoly in a speech on democracy.
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Jackson
Miss
Alton B. Parker
New York
Century Theatre
Parker
Whitfield
Supreme Court
Deputies Fight In Madrid Brawl Wounds Man Two Teeth Lost
In Madrid on March 13 the royal cortege passed the chamber of deputies when the nephew of General Primo Rivera was savagely assaulted by Deputy Lograno for criticizing Spanish generals in Cuba and the Philippines. Sogiano was knocked down and lost two teeth.
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Madrid
Spain
Chamber of Deputies
Primo Rivera
Philippines
Lograno
Cuba
Sogiano
Two Year Terms Pass House Says County Offices Fixed
Iowa lawmakers push two year terms for county officers and kill amendments. Senate backs substitute child labor bill while primary debates fade. Educational board of control bill faces party divide and rocky path in the house. A publication clause sparking debate in anti pass is noted as lawmakers delay effective dates to favor convention timing.
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Educational Board of Control
Senate
State Hospital
Hakes
Pocahontas County
Cummins
House
Countess De Castellane Seeks Absolute Divorce in Paris
The Countess De Castellane with her lawyer appeared before Judge Ditte in Paris and asked to amend the separation case to obtain an absolute divorce. She seeks a separate domicile and custody of their children, with reconciliation formalities to be completed as required. The spouses are to appear jointly for interrogation on reconciliation in four to five days.
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Paris
France
Countess de Castellane
Ditte
Prominent editor Horace Tenney dies at 86
Horace Tenney of Madison Wisconsin a noted pioneer lawyer and editor of Wisconsin died this morning at age 86. He shaped early state journalism and legal circles. His death marks the end of a long influential career in Madison.
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Horace Tenney
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Heavy Snow Strikes Des Moines Area Early Today
A heavy snow storm hit Des Moines and central Iowa early today and is increasing in severity as it moves inland. Officials warn of travel hazards and blowing snow across the region.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Brokers Caught As Streetcar Stock Drops On Report
Chicago traders reel as Chicago union traction common stock plunges from 10 to 7 percent after a misread Supreme Court decision. Local brokers who bought on initial reports faced heavy losses as the error became clear after the market closed. Traction firms plan to file for a rehearing.
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Chicago
Chicago Union Traction Common
Stock Exchange
Supreme Court
Foreman Finds $35,000 Stock Certificates in Train Work
Wil iam W Townsend, a Michigan Central section gang foreman, discovered stock certificates valued at 35000 belonging to J C Worthington of South Haven. Worthington, arriving after telegraph, offered a 50 cent reward but Townsend accepted a 5 cent cigar instead, declaring he has earned a smoker labeled Reward for finding 35000.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Wiliam W. Townsend
Michigan Central
Cripple Creek
J. C. Worthington
South Haven
Worthington
Townsend
Flooding from Elbe River Drenches Hamburg Harbor
A March report from Hamburg describes a hurricane pushing water into the harbor flooding homes and driving ships ashore. Throughout the Elbe region the country remains inundated and minor shipping disasters are noted as well. Emperor William halts his planned Beligoland trip amid the crisis.
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Hamburg
Elbe
William
Beligoland
Susan B. Anthony Dies at 99 Peaceful End of a Suffrage Pioneer
Susan B. Anthony, renowned suffragist and coauthor of The History of Woman Suffrage, died in Rochester at 11 40 p m after a long struggle for life. Born February 15 1820 in South Adams Massachusetts she built a life centered on teaching abolition temperance and women s rights. Funeral is set for Thursday afternoon with a grand home in Rochester noted as a salon for leading reformers.
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Rochester
Susan B. Anthony
South Adams
Mass
Anthony
Susan
Miss Anthony
Friends
West Philadelphia
Woman’s Temperance Society
Woman's National Loyal League
Revolution
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
Chicago
Congress
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Matilda Joslyn Gage
United States
England
N. Y
All night bank to open in Chicago with charter grant
The Jennings Real Estate Loan and Trust company of Chicago received a state charter for 250000 capital. Incorporators are J Elliott Jennings C C Mitchell and S H Hodge. The bank intends to operate a general banking business with 24 hour hours except Sundays Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Chicago
Ill
State Auditor
Jennings Real Estate Loan and Trust Company of
J. Elliott Jennings
C. C. Mitchell
S. H. Hodge
Loss 1 212 in Great French Mine Disaster
Paris reports the Courrieres mine disaster claimed 1 212 lives with hundreds of funerals today. Westphalian rescue teams recovered 25 more bodies this morning.
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Paris
Courrieres
New Jersey Lawmakers Urge Help on Rail Rate Bill
The New Jersey House passed the senate joint resolution asking all New Jersey senators and congressmen to back the pending railroad rate measure endorsed by President Roosevelt. The vote was without debate in Trenton on March 15.
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House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Library of Congress
Washington, D. C
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate
Congress
Senators Lodge
Foraker
New Jersey
House
Trenton
N. J
Roosevelt
Playwright Louis Delange Dies by Suicide in New York
Louis Delange, playwright known for Pousse Cafe, Globe Trotter, Little Host, and Sweet Annie Page, committed suicide in New York today by cutting his throat. The death was announced for March 13 and confirms his collaboration on the production Pousse Cafe.
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Louis Delange
New York
Delange
Iowa Vets Win Out Inscriptions Final Order Issued
Secretary Taft signed an order authorizing inscriptions on Iowa regiments monuments at Shiloh battlefield. The phrase "According to the official report of the colonel commanding" is included. The dispute is finally settled and cannot be reopened.
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Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
Frank J. Stillman
Taft
Shiloh
Explosion at plant leaves three likely dead
Four men were badly burned in a blast at the National Malleable Castings Co. plant in Cleveland today. Three victims are expected to die from their injuries.
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Cleveland, O
National Malleable Castings Co
Colne Sinks Off Dutch Coast With 12 Drowned
The British steamer Colne foundered off the Dutch coast. Twelve crew members drowned and seven were saved. The incident occurred near Lomion on March 13.
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Colne Founders
Lomion
Colne
Fairfield man killed by freight train at Zeigler elevator
James Gaumer, 50, was instantly killed in Fairfield Iowa when a switch engine moved a string of empty cars onto the track. He was assisting to push them into position at the Zeigler elevator loading door when struck. He leaves a wife and five children.
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Fairfield
James Gaumer
Burlington
Gaumer
Zeigler
Jerome Sues Hearst Over Libel Suits In New York
District Attorney William Travers Jerome files two libel suits each for 100000 in supreme court against the New York American and the New York Evening Journal. The actions accuse editorials of accusing his campaign fund contributions and his stance on the Tillinghast jury irregularities case.
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New York
William Travers Jerome
New York American
New York Evening Journal
Supreme Court
The
Evening Journal
Jerome
New York County
the American
Tillinghast
Funeral for Mrs. Rachel Keckler Held at East Eighth
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. from the East Eighth Street home with Rev. J. W. Potter in charge. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included George Miller Samuel Wales Henry Kiefner F Chayka Edwin Fowler and Mr. Strong. Floral tributes reflected high regard for the deceased.
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Rachel Keckler
East Eighth Street
J. W. Potter
Greenwood Cemetery
George Miler
Samuel Wales
Henry Kiefner
F. Chayka
Edwin Fowler
Mr. Strong
Defeat of Centralization Move in Conesville Orono Vote
A meeting in Conesville Orono township to decide on a township high school failed. By a 22 to 74 vote the centralization proposal was defeated, with residents broadly opposed to centralizing schools in the area.
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Conesville
Orono Township
Weather for Iowa Reports Snow Tonight and Cold Outlook
Chicago reports snow for Iowa tonight and Wednesday with colder conditions in the northwest. Sun rises 6 08 and sets 5 54 with the Moon rising at 9 29.
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Chicago
Ill
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