Nebraska approves sweeping railway commission bill
Lincoln March 28 Special to The News The Nebraska railway commission begins supervising railways after Governor Sheldon signs the bill. It sets age and ethics rules, creates a salaried five member body, and requires schedules tariffs and reports within 30 to 60 days. Fines reach 25000 dollars and hearings, appeals, and enforcement provisions are described.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Railway Commission
Sheldon
Railway Commission
Nebraska
Railroad Commission
H. J. Winnett
Robert Cowell
J. A. Williams
Platte River
Burlington
Central City
Senate Defers Real Estate Mortgage Tax Bill in Lincoln
The Nebraska Senate in Lincoln postponed the bill to tax real estate mortgages. It began trimming house appropriations while leaders in finance activities signaled moving toward the governor Sheldon single tax theory.
No More Negroes Wanted Early War Department Orders
Announcement from Houston recruiting station says Washington has ordered no further black men accepted for U S Army service and that existing negro troops nationwide will be sent to the Philippines immediately.
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Houston
Tex
War Department
Washington
United States
Philippines
Grand Jury Probes New Rate Law and Railroad Passes
Chicago March 28 federal grand jury opened an inquiry into the rate law and the issuance of railroad passes and express company franks. Superintendents and officers from several express firms were summoned to testify and bring records listing frank issuances since the rate law passage.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Winchell Warns Illinois Solons On Rail Legislation
Springfield March 28 President B L Winchell of the Rock Island railroad urged Illinois lawmakers to be conservative in railroad measures He warned against reacting to current outcry which could lead to actions harming national prosperity and railroads.
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Winchell
Illinois
Springfield
B. L. Winchell
Rock Island Railroad
Illinois House and Senate
Verdict in Santa Fe Wreck Clears Conductor and Engineer
Coroner's jury finds Engineer Kelly and Conductor Humble guilty of disobeying orders and the Santa Fe guilty of negligence in the Buena Vista bridge collision that killed five and injured many last Saturday night in Santa Fe California.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Fe
Buena Vista Bridge
Kelly
Humble
High Graders Lose Stolen Ore
Thirty six sacks of gold valued at ten thousand dollars stolen from Rhyolite Nevada were shipped to Pueblo and seized at the Wells Fargo Express office. Deputy United States Marshal Frank of Denver recovered the ore addressed to George B Richardson, sent one sack at a time.
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Pueblo
Colo
Rhyolite
Nev
Wells-Fargoxpress Company
United States
Frank
Denver
George B. Richardson
Kirkman Appeals Habeas Corpus Challenge in Fort Leavenworth Case
George W. Kirkman, a former Twenty fifth United States Infantry captain, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging his two year Fort Leavenworth sentence. The filing contends his detention is unlawful.
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Kirkman
Louis
Rail strike fears as 45000 trainmen push for 12 percent rise
Chicago March 28. Western railroad trainmen near strike after offers of 7 percent to passengers and 10 percent to employees fail to meet their 12 percent demand and a nine hour day. Union leaders vow action within forty eight hours unless concessions are made. Government may intervene and arbitration under the Erdmann act is planned.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Eho
Weaen
Rairoad
P. M. Morrissey
A. B. Garrettson
Slasson Thompson
General Managers’ Association
General Managers
United States
Organizer Shaug fined and dismissed from railway mail service
Hugh Q. Shaug of Los Angeles has been discharged from the railway mail service for helping organize the Brotherhood of Railway Mail Clerks. A. H. Stephens says the department will not tolerate the Brotherhood. L. Hobbs and Marcus L. Shaug reportedly face dismissal for their roles. French mission returns from Oudja Algeria reports calm ahead of occupation with a small garrison and little resistance anticipated.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hugh Q. Shaug
Railway Mail Service
Brotherhood of Railway Mail Clerks
A. H. Stephens
Pacific Coast
Mr. Stephens
Washington
L. Hobbs
Marcus L. Shaug
The
Brotherhood
San Francisco
Oudja
Lalla Marina
Algeria
Rail Commission Prevents Planned Coal Rate Rise
Washington report says the interstate commerce commission intervened after Indiana and Illinois coal interests warned of a 2 cent per ton rail rate hike. Railroads were urged to reconsider and, following commission contact, abandoned the proposed advance.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Con
Indiana
Ilinois
Indiana Railroad Commission
United Mine Workers and
Mimole
Conte & Ton
Trbpoli
Chicago
Chatman Knap
Carnegie Endorses President Roosevelt on Railroads
In Washington Carnegie lauded the president's railroad policy calling him the best friend of the railroads and urged they back his moderate measures. He warned that failing to cooperate could bring a more drastic White House approach. Also present were Vice President Fairbanks and Secretary of State.
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Washington
White House
Cortelyon
Garfield
Bacon
Knapp
F. B. Kellogg
Interstate Commerce Commission
Meters
Prouty
Cockrell
Congress
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
It Fairbanks
Cor
Foo
Robert S. McCormick
France
Russian Editor Jollos Killed in Moscow
Dr Jollos editor of the Russki Viedo mosti was assassinated by a youth as he left his residence in Moscow. The killer fled. Jollos sat in the lower house of the first Russian parliament.
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Duma
Moscow
Russia
Dr. Jollos
Russki Viedomosti
Wis
Jollos
Riots and military clashed as peasants strike in Wallachia
Reports from Wallachia describe escalating peasant uprisings with heavy casualties. Soldiers guard King Charles estates while marauding bands overrun towns like Galata and Nowcent, with shops closed and villages shelled.
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Charles
Joniceon
Viashka
Berlin
Saernowky
Lakil Autwolger
Wallachia
Staroske
Alow
Nastinestiva
Donthesau
Peheanis
Dirowlen
Galata
Longahore
Gialaty
Poland
Uralla
Papulesca
Losaven
Bratla
Vinsti
Crivova
Nowcent
Vinshka
Villaoes
Justice O Brien Resigns from Lunacy Commission
York report states Justice Fitzgerald appoints David McClure to fill the vacancy and serve as chairman. The commission plans to direct the jury to report next Monday and aims to speed the inquiry, keeping the panel intact as proceedings proceed with frequent court appearances.
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Justice Fitzgerald
David McClure
McClure
Gas Well Burst Flames Near Sapulpa Threaten Area
A gas well two miles east of Sapulpa Oklahoma caught fire Saturday and after two weeks of capping the well the gas escaped through crevices and burned fiercely for days. A three by twenty foot hole opened in the earth and rock and shale were hurled as tremors rattle nearby farmers and oil operators. Oil pools in creeks and ravines catch fire with no sign of abatement.
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Sapulpa
I. T
Here
Outlaw Band Driven Into Mountains by Rurales Pursuit
In Durango Mexico on March 28 rurales clashed with a violent outlaw band led by Gumersindo Ortega in the San Juan del Rio mountains. Ortega, once a top figure among northwestern Mexico bandits, was driven into the mountains as rurales closed in. The American mining camp at Corieto in the same district has repeatedly appealed for protection.
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Durango
Mex
Gumersindo Ortega
San Juan del Rio
Ortega
Mexico
Corieto
Wreck on Northern Pacific Kills Two in Carlton Minn
A Northern Pacific passenger train wrecked at Carlton Minnesota. Engineer Thomas M Quinlan and fireman William Mesekomer, both of St Paul, were killed. Two or three passengers were slightly injured as the cause was blamed on a stopped drain pipe and water erosion that undermined and spread the rails.
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St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Carlton
Minn
Thomas M. Quinlan
William Mesekomer
France Likely to Secure Morocco Claims Quickly
Paris reports official quarters acknowledge a serious Moroccan situation yet European opinion favors France. The sultan of Morocco is expected to yield promptly to the Jeanne d Arc’s commander demands once France appears inflexible and has united power backing.
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Paris
France
Morocco
Jeanne d‘Arc
Tangier
Missing Dover boy sighted in San Antonio area
San Antonio reports a child described as Horace Marvin Jr. seen by several parties, but the boy vanished again when investigators attempted to locate him. The local detective department continues the search for the Dover Del. youth who disappeared March 4.
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San Antonio
Tex
Horace Marvin, Jr
Dover
Del
Butte And Anaconda Newspapers To Resume At Once
Telegraphic notes report newspapers in Butte and Anaconda will resume publication immediately after settling labor union issues. In Morocco the state closed its case in the Carmel murder trial of Jennie Burch, the fifteen year old who nursed Wilbur Winship. Richard Mansfield abandoned his spring tour due to fitness concerns. Roosevelt plans a speech at the Arlington National Cemetery dedication for the Rough Riders on April 13.
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France
Morocco
Carmel
N. Y
Jennie Burch
Wilbur Winship
Richard Mansfield
B. D. S. Stevens
Manafield
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Arlington National Cemetery
Builders expect Moffatt Road to reach Salt Lake in three years
J W. Kelley city passenger agent of the Denver Northwestern and Pacific railway says the line should reach Salt Lake within three years. He notes 126 miles built at a cost of 10 million dollars as of March 28 in Denver.
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Moffatt Road
Denver
J W. Kelley
Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway
Moffatt
Boxes on Rural Mail Routes Regulated by Post Office
A Washington dispatch reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw orders strict adherence to regulations. Rural route boxes must be erected roadside for easy access by carriers without deviating from routes or dismounting from vehicles.
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Washington
de Graw
First Order for Women Starry Cross Founded in 1068
The Starry Cross, the first order ever given to women, was founded in 1068 by Eleanor of Austria in gratitude for a portion of the holy cross saved at Vienna. Confirmed by the pope the next year, the order has two classes with distinct jewels and is worn on the left breast with a black ribbon.
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Eleanor
Berdlo and II
Austria
Vienna
Nebraska Weather Forecast for Nebraska
The Chicago weather bureau bulletin forecasts for Nebraska showers tonight and Friday. A saloon in Lindeny, Neb. was closed yesterday by owner TP W Pederaen after a petition was filed.
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Falta
Lindeny, Neb
TP. W. Pederaen
Mrs Sage Adds Gift for YMCA Home Plans
At a meeting of the international committee of the YMCA it was announced that Mrs Russell Sage increased her donation by 100000 dollars to support the construction of a home for the committee. After reviewing the plans she deemed an extra eight thousand dollars necessary.
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New York
International Committee of the
Young Men’s Christian Association
Russell Sage
Fatal dynamite blast rocks Atlanta freight depot
An explosion in a freight car near Atlanta's Southern railway depot killed two men William Smith and William Jenkins and seriously injured another, with several others injured. The car and three nearby cars were demolished and the depot damaged. The dynamite, reported from DuPont Lowder to a local branch, was said to be shipped as percussion caps.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
William Smith
William Jenkins
Dupont Lowder Company
Railway Officials Indicted Over Brewster Express Wreck
Indictments for manslaughter in the second degree were returned against New York Central general superintendent Ira A. McCormick and vice president Alfred H. Smith after last month’s Brewster express wreck on the Harlem division. Both pleaded not guilty and were released on $10,000 bail each. A grand jury presentment urged stricter railroad operation restrictions in the state.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Ira A. McCormick
Alfred H. Smith
Harlem
McCormick
Smith
Cripple Creek Teen Charged With Hospital Dynomite Plot
Roy Bourquin aged seventeen is arrested in Cripple Creek Colorado for attempting to blow up the county hospital with dynamite. He placed sticks in the hospital furnace but the device was discovered in time. Authorities say Bourquin has a mania for explosions. he lost an eye and a hand a year earlier from an explosion. Simeon H West of Leroy Ohio reports a street car robbery in San Francisco stealing a pocket book with 4906 in drafts 1000 in cash and two Pullman tickets.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Roy Bourquin
Bourquim
San Francisco
Simeon H. West
Leroy
Hotel Netherlands
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