Six Propositions in Amendment Shape Railroad Bill
Senate conferences finalize six Allison propositions to amend the railroad rate bill. Key points include United States circuit court jurisdiction over suits against the commission, no injunction without hearing, and a three judge panel for preliminary injunctions. Direct appeal from interlocutory orders to the Supreme Court. Cullom to present amendments. Elkins debates continue on coal mine ownership by carriers.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Sllison
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Cullom
Allison
Abnormally Cool Weather Delays Planting Across Iowa
Des Moines reports a week of unusually cool temperatures ending May 7 with frosts harming tender fruit in multiple counties. One third of the state saw above normal rainfall western and northern areas. farmers advance corn planting in southern and eastern districts while grass and small grains thrive in meadows and pastures.
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Des Moines
Iowa City Family Feared Dead in San Francisco Disaster
A San Francisco report says Mr and Mrs R C Stevenson and their daughter in law Mrs Clarence Stevenson of Iowa City were killed or burned in the earthquake. Clarence Stevenson and his son were badly hurt, with no word yet from the family.
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Iowa City
San Francisco
R. C. Stevenson
Clarence Stevenson
Indian Scout Dead on Train in Paso Texas
Paso, Texas May 8 Col. Frank D Powell the famous Indian scout known as white beaver died yesterday on an eastbound train from Los Angeles. Heart disease was the cause of death.
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Frank D. Powell
Paso
Texas
White Beaver
Los Angeles
Murder Shocks Tripoli as Pasha Attacks Procurator General
In Constantinople the procurator general Vilayet of Tripoli Nedjim Eddin Bey was murdered by Ali Shamyl Pasha former governor of Soutar. Shamyl, under exile in Tripoli for involvement in another murder, leaped at the victim and throttled him in a savage attack described as a bulldog-like grip.
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Constantinople
May
Nedjim Eddin Bey
Vilayet
Tripoli
North Africa
Ali Shamyl Pasha
Soutar
Shamyl
Redvan Pasha
Congressman Lacey to Deliver Decoration Day Address
Washington May 8 Congressman Lacey has accepted the invitation of the Grand Army of the Republic of Baltimore to deliver the Decoration Day address Major Byers new national anthem will be premiered on that occasion Lacey passed 17 public bills in the house yesterday a record in one day for a single member Frank J Stillman
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Washington, D. C
Lacey
Grand Army of the Republic of Baltimore
House
Gorky Charged With Uprising Ties in Moscow
May 8 reports in Moscow state Maxim Gorky faces additional charges for participation in the December uprising. The procurator accuses him of political propaganda and a possible extradition request from the United States is rumored.
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Moscow
Maxim Gorky
United States
Striker Killed in Riot at Puelo Smelter
Pueblo Colorado reports a riot between striking smelter workers and deputy sheriffs at the Puelo smelter. One striker was killed and two seriously wounded, while two deputies were badly beaten.
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Pueblo
Colo
Puelo Smelter
Rathbun First Choice In Linn County Caucuses
The Linn county caucuses show Rathbun as first choice and Cummins winning part of the delegation on second choice. The report comes from Cedar Rapids dated May 8.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Rathbun
Cummins
Not Hering New Men in Cleveland Dockside Strike
In Cleveland on May 8, dock managers near settlement not to replace striking longshoremen with outside help until President Keefe of the Longshoremen's union completes his investigation of the mates union. Vesselmen expect Keefe to decide after facts are confirmed, and call off the strike upon a conference arrangement.
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iCleveland
Ohio
Keefe
Mates Union
Beet Sugar Plant Fails In Beaten District
Judge Mun ger appointed W. H. Ferguson receiver for the Plant Standard Beet Sugar company at Leavitt Dodge county Neb one of the wests largest plants. The beet crop failure to ripen last year is cited as the cause of the trouble.
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Omaha, Neb
Munger
United States Court Today
W. H. Ferguson
Standard Beet Sugar Company
Leavitt
Dodge County
Neb
Dam Break Floods Crivitz Area Overnight
In Marinette Wisconsin on May 8 the Crivitz Paper and Pulp company dam failed sending five to ten feet of floodwater through the town. Many stocks were drowned and property damaged as the river broke through the structure.
Russia faces rising crisis as parliament and cabinet clash
May 8 Russia reports heightened danger of early conflict between government and parliament after a new fundamental law shocks liberals. Former Governor Kieff Count Alexis Ignatieff is assassinated and a new Russian cabinet is announced with Goremykin as premier and Bar on Iswolsky as foreign minister.
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St. Petersburg
Constitutional Democrats
Kieff
Russia
Alexis Paveclch Ignatieff
Count Ignatieff
Trepoff
Nicholas
Committee of Ministers
Alexis
M. Goremykin
M. Stoly
Safety Boxes Intact After City Earthquake
San Francisco reports show safety deposit boxes at several institutions were accessible and undamaged. Dr. Devine of Red Cross notes 2200 carloads of supplies arrived by May 1, with more needed. Oakland and San Jose face widespread unemployment as relief efforts continue and the city eyes cheap meal options amid ongoing construction of temporary buildings. General Greely cites dire clothing shortages for refugees in San Francisco. In Oakland an estimated 60,000 residents rely on relief, with army supervision ensuring basic food supply.
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San Francisco
Cal
Devine
Red Cross
Oakland
Immense Flood in Hunan Province Reported
A cablegram from Hankau states an immense flood in Hunan province with great loss of life and property though all foreigners are safe. The message came to the U.S. State Department from the American consul.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Hankau
China
Hunan
Plot to kill President Caceras uncovered in San Domingo
Authorities disclosed a plot to assassinate President Caceras as he exited a theater. The plan was uncovered Sunday and several arrests have been made in connection with the case.
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President Caceras
San Domingo
Caceras
Mystery death of Charles L. Spier ruled self inflicted
Police report in New York states Charles L. Spier confidential agent of H. H. Rogers died of self inflicted wounds at his Staten Island home. Findings indicate death by his own action with no third party involvement.
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H. H. Rogers
New York, N. Y
Charles L. Spier
Staten Island
Spier
F. F. Bates Dies at Fifty in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids May 8 special report F F Bates commercial agent of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway died aged fifty years at his home. Bates served in the railroad’s commercial department and was a respected local figure. He leaves a widow and several children.
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C. M
St. P. Railroad
Cedar Rapids, Ia
F. F. Bates
Miners Ratify Sub-Scale Committee Action in Scranton
In Scranton on May 8 the anthracite miners convention unanimously ratified the sub-scale committee’s conference with operators’ committee in New York regarding the 1905 coal strike commission award. A notice posted by Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Erie Pennsylvania and Scranton Coal companies announces work to resume next Monday.
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Scranton
New York
Lackawanna
Body of Shimak Still Not Found After Four Days Search
The body of Frank Shimak remains undiscovered after 96 hours of searching the Iowa River. A loyal dog who first alerted rescuers still searches the river bank, whining for his missing master as the drowning incident unfolds near Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Frank Shimak
Iowa River
Amendment Defeated in Primary Bill Vote
Springfield reports the Dailey amendment to the primary elections bill was rejected by a 65 to 71 margin. Lt May 8 details show the House opposing the amendment on the measure, shaping upcoming electoral rules.
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Dailey
Springfield
House Today
Jewelry Store Robbed in Vinton with $300 Loss
In Vinton Iowa J A Bills jewelry store was robbed last night of about 300 dollars worth of goods. Police and local authorities began an investigation into the heist as residents sought to determine what happened and who was responsible.
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Vinton
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Bills
Moerke
Iowa
Cuba
Iowa set for notable speakers at June commencement
University of Iowa plans a prestigious commencement with Hon. Clarence Don Clark of Wyoming delivering the main address on June 13. Archbishop John J. Keane of Dubuque will give the baccalaureate sermon and a Phi Beta Kappa address will be provided by a leading scholar. Events run June 8 to 13 including forensic anniversaries, class day, alumni gatherings, and President MacLean’s reception.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Clarence Don Clark
United States
Wyoming
S. U. Ll. College of Law
John J. Keane
Dubuque
Phi Beta Kappa
Cummins
MacLean
Iowa Railroads Report Large Earnings for 1905
Five principal Iowa railroads filed 1905 reports with the executive council showing profits and an overall net earnings increase of 2.63 million dollars. The six trunk lines, including Northwestern, are expected to add about 378 thousand dollars more, with continued use of net-earnings capitalization for tax assessment.
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Des Moines
Executive Council
Northwestern
Iowa
Syndicate Formed to Finance San Francisco Rebuilding
May 8 New York reports first definite steps toward a syndicate to finance San Francisco's rebuilding. Attendees include Frank A. Vanderlip H S Black Senator Newlands Thomas Magee and Vice President Simonson. E H Harriman supports the effort and will join the group upon return from the coast.
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New York
San Francisco
Frank A. Vanderlip
Th National City Bank
H. S. Black
The
United States Realty and Improvement Company
Newlands
Nevada
Thomas Magee
Simonson
National City Bank
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Fourteenth Iowa State Federation of Labor Opens in Ottumwa
The fourteenth annual convention of the Iowa State Federation of Labor opened at Ottumwa and will run through Friday. Delegates from across the state were seated and routine business handled as the event began. Local Trades Assembly sent J. C. Nietzel and J. J. Engel as delegates and financial secretary and treasurer respectively departed last night to attend.
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Iowa State Federation of Labor
Ottumwa
J. C. Nietzel
J. J. Engel
Trades Assembly
Weather for Iowa Forecast Fair Tonight and Warm Wednesday
Chicago May 8 Special reports fair weather for Iowa with frost tonight and colder conditions in the east and central areas. Warmer conditions expected by Wednesday as sun rises at 4 40 and sets at 6 55 with the moon rising at 7 15 p m.
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Chicago
Treaty sentiment on Isle of Pines stalls in senate
A Letter From a Resident reports islanders oppose the treaty terms and fear control will pass to Cubans. The feeling on the Isle of Pines is that the treaty is not in favor and should not be approved by the Senate.
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Frank J. Stillman
Senate
Isle of Pines
United States
Isle of Pines Treaty Sparks Senate Inaction Debate
A letter from the Isle of Pines discusses pressure to pass or disapprove the treaty turning the island to Cuba. It reports arrests over license fees, Guardia opposition, and appeals to Congress for urgent military intervention to avoid Cuban rule.
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