Chicago Votes on Municipal Ownership of Street Railways
Chicago voters backed a public policy question on municipal ownership of street railways but defeated the move to operate the system directly. A $75,000,000 issue for street railway certificates passed, while the key public ownership question carried without legal force. Mayor Dunne praised the ownership verdict yet lamented the defeat of operating the system and warned of political battles with new aldermen.
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Dunne
Chicago
Mueller Inn
Philadelphia
Southern Pacific Elects Directors At Annual Meeting
In Louville Kentucky the Southern Pacific stockholders met and voted 2 029 000 shares by proxy. Directors elected include W D Cornish Henry V De Forest Maxwell Evarts Robert Goelot BE Harriman Marvin Hughitt H B Huntington BR Lovett Clarence H Mackay D O Mills James Stillman W V Thorne David Wilcox A X Vandeverter.
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Loulaville
The
Southern Pacific
W. D. Cornish
Henry V. de Forest
Maxwell Evarts
Robert Goelot
BE. H. Harriman
Marvin Hughitt
H. BH. Huntington
Wyoming Losses Light Amid Storm, Officials Say
Cheyenne April 4 Leading stock men and officers of the state live stock boards and livestock associations anxious over the losses from the recent storm report that declines will not exceed six per cent on average in some regions. The terse estimates suggest a minor impact on overall yearlings cattle and sheep with isolated pockets bearing heavier damage.
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Cheyenne
Nome Por
Winter Weather Toll on Sheep Across Wyoming Ranges
In the Red desert regions and Pinedale north of Rock Springs, heavy snow led to hay shortages for some flocks but most owners supplied ample hay and corn. Losses peaked at 10 to 12 percent for sheep, with cattle losses minimal. Sheep suffered most, cattle and horses fared well, and overall the winter was favorable for cattle operations.
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Red Desert
Pinedale
Rock Springs
Muskrat
Lander
Infant found roasted in factory furnace in Bullard
An unidentified man threw an infant into the Stimson Mill furnace in Bullard on April 3. Watchman Pat Burke warned the foreman after a premonition, and workers pulled the charred body from the flames. Police Captain Chandon and Coroner Mayfield were notified.
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Chandon
Mayfield
Heyburn Drafts Resolution on Forest Reserve Funds
Washington April 4 Senator Heyburn offered a resolution calling the secretary of agriculture to report all money collected for grazing privileges and timber under the forest reserve act. The measure seeks transparency in funds tied to public lands and could affect management of reserves and grazing leases.
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Washington
Heyburn
Secretary of Agriculture
Peddling law dodge ends with tax payment in Walla Walla
Deputy Assessor William Case seized a traveling salesman in Walla Walla County and compelled him to pay 26.50 in taxes on buggies in his possession. Eastern buggy factories have profited since the Supreme Court declared the peddling law unconstitutional. Local dealers celebrate as deputies vow to tax more vehicles held by traveling agents.
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Walla Walla
William Case
Walla Walla County
Berryman
Freewater
Supreme Court
Electric Line Planned From Wallela to Clarkston
Articles of Incorporation filed to build an electric line from Wallela through Walla Walla Waltsburg Dayton and Pom eroy to Clarkston with capital stock set at 4 600 000 The Columbian Walli Walli Traction company is named The six trustees named J H Morrow T M Hanger A P Cahill H Wolf F W Paine W W Baker Miles C Moore A B Campbell and J N Teal were chosen for six months duties
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Wallela
Clarkston
Walla Walla
Waltsburg
Dayton
Pomeroy
Columbian & Walli Walli Traction Company
J. H. Morrow
T M. Hanger
A. P. Cahill H. Wolf
F. W. Paine
W. W. Baker
Miles C. Moore
A. B. Campbell
Spokane
J. N Teal
Portland
Dewey Convoy Passes Malta Aims for Port Said
The dock Dewey with convoys passed Malta today and reported all well. They expect to arrive at Port Said about the 15th.
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Malta
Valetia
Port Said
Banker Heinrich Buek Found Hanged In St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on April 4 the banker Heinrich Buek was found dead at his home, having hanged himself this morning. The incident is reported as a suicide.
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St. Petersburg
Heinrich Buek
Carmen's union avoids strike after wage scale holdover
Oakland April 4. The Carmen's union unanimously approved a pact with the Oakland Traction Consolidated, avoiding a strike. No wage increase. discharged employees to have a hearing. Present wage scale remains in force until January 1907. A. D. Mahon, president of the International Organization of Street Car employees, hails recognition and mutual understanding.
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Oakland
Carmen's Union
Traction Company
Oakland Traction
A. D. Mahon
International Organization of Street Car Employes
Oakland Traction. Consolidated
Scotty Beott Faces Assault to Murder Charge
Walter Beott, the Death Valley miner and actor, charged with assault to murder by San Bernardino county authorities, appeared before Judge Dunne on a habeas corpus petition. He was released on $500 bail on condition to return next Saturday to face accusers, then left by special train for Fresno to perform.
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San Francisco
Walter Beott
Death Valley
San Bernardino County
Dunne
Scotty
San Bernardino
Fremo
Repaired at Sea After Centennial Wreck Evidence
San Francisco April 4. What appears at the wreck evidence of the overdue steamer Centennial was righted at sea by the steamer Pennsylvania arriving from Philadelphia. Ten days ago Pennsylvania found a partly submerged wreck with deck planking. Centennial is about 40 days from Mororan and long overdue with re insulation at 50 percent.
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San Francisco
Centennial
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Penneyivania
Mororan
Senate panel to probe expulsion at White House
Washington April 4 The senate committee on post office and civilians has named a cabinet committee to investigate the expulsion of Mrs Minor Morris from the White House after Was referred the nomination of Barnes for the Washington portman tership background.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Post
Barnes
Minor Morris
White House
Tuskegee Celebration Opens 25th Anniversary
The three days' Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute anniversary began this morning in Tuskegee Alabama. Distinguished guests include President Eliot of Harvard Seth Low and Andrew Carnegie. Secretary Taft will arrive tonight to deliver the principal address.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Normal
Eliot
Harvard
Seth Low
Andrew Carnegie
Taft
Ledoux Trial Plans in Mid May for Emma Ledoux
Stockton April 4 District Attorney Norton aims to begin Emma Ledoux trial for Albert MecVicar’s murder in mid May. Ledoux will plead to the indictment on April 16. Detectives trace Ledoux’s movements from the trunk to the railroad depot, noting a millinery stop and a dry goods purchase, while seeking motive for the killing.
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Stockton
Cal
Norton
Emma L. Jour
Albert MecVicar
Wonder Drygoody
Miners Sign Scale Across Regions as Activity Rises
Pittsburg reports 43 working mines and 11 idle with likely resumption tomorrow. Independent operators may reach terms easing local tension. In Indianapolis many operators sign while some refuse and plan non union output. Philadelphia notes strike breakers moving to mines in New York Chicago Pittsburg and St Louis. New York hosts a morning meeting as miners discuss next steps when joint conference reconvenes tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
Robbins
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
J. Louis
Balloon wreck found on Long Island beach
Life savers report finding the damaged balloon used by sculptor Paul Nocquet who ascended yesterday near Long Island. Tracks around the wreck suggest he escaped and survived the perilous flight.
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New York
Paul Nocquet
Long Island
Moran brothers gain control of Moran Bros plant
Seattle April 4 The Moran company newly incorporated assumes practical control of the Moran Bros plant in a formal transfer. The plant includes machine shops ship building yards and a floating dry dock valued at 4500000. New officials have taken charge with few changes expected in yard leadership.
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Seattle
Moran Company
Moran Hros Company
Moran Brothers
Nebraska
Banker Shot Dead in Eufaula Hit by Personal Enmity
J B Burnett president of the First National Bank was shot dead on his back porch in Eufaula on April 4. A bitter personal enemy had long threatened him over a financial dispute and motive remains unclear as authorities investigate the fatal shooting.
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Eufaula
J. T
J. Burnett
First National Bank
Thin City
Nacuinallion
Pendleton High Tracks at Union Meet in May
Pendleton high school will be well represented at the eastern Oregon high school field meet in Union on May 26. Captain Frank Pierce leads a squad focusing on sprints, dashes, distances, weights, and jumps with a lineup featuring Bollermans, Kimbrell, Pierce, Dickson, Jay, McCarty, Leezer, Hill, Turner, Meare, Means, Johns, Reeves, Scott, Strand, Lester, Joy, Shaw, Penland.
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Pendleton High School
Baker City
Pierce
Pendleton
Bollermans
Kimbrell
Dickson
Jay
McCarty
Leezer
Hill
Turner
Meare
Means
Johns
Reeves
Scott
Strand
Lester Means
Bollermane
Joy
Shaw
Penland
Cannon Ball Wrecked at Juniper Station Fire Burns Train
The Cannon Ball passenger train of the Norfolk & Western derailed at Juniper station west of Norfolk, hit an open switch and caught fire. The wreck injured no one seriously, but the engine and cars burned.
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Norfolk, Va
Norfolk & Western Railway
Juniper Station
Here
Dowle Warns Granger of Prosecution Over Office Duties
Alexander Dowle sent a telegram warning Granger that criminal prosecution will follow any attempt to assume the duties of chief overseer. Wilhite, appointed to oversee affairs, is seeking legal advice on procedure.
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Chicago
Alexander Dowle
Granger
Wilhite
Dowle
Texas battleship sets 12 hits in 15 shots at Pensacola
The battleship Texas arrived at Pensacola on April 4 reporting a target practice score of twelve hits in fifteen shots with ten inch guns. The record pace was ten shots in forty six seconds.
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Pensacola
Fla
Batttleship
Texas
Condemnation Threat Over West Court Street Right of Way
West Court street extension is blocked as Nate Raines refuses to sign a deed for a right of way after an agreement had been reached and $225 was paid. A council committee valued the property. if Raines holds out, condemnation proceedings may start to compel the transfer.
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Wea
Nate Raines
West Court Street
J. R. Dickson
C. W. Brownfield
Joseph Basler
Raines
Blocked Way in and Out in Paris Mine Rescue
The Paris ministry of public works confirms three men were rescued from the Courrieres mines and reports hearing several more voices in pit No 4. The public blame falls on engineers for blocking mine entrances to protect property, with possible hundreds trapped and owners implicated.
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Chicago
Daily News
Paris
Ministry of Public Works
Courrieres
Representative Hepburn Objects to National German Alliance Charter
Washington April four Representative Hepburn today objected to granting unanimous consent to a federal charter for the National German Alliance stating he believes it unwise for Congress to charter such bodies.
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Washington
Hepburn
National German Alliance
Congress
Council Sets Bids For Street Paving At Tonight’s Meeting
City officials prepare ordinances classifying pavement types and a bid resolution. Council will allow ten days for bids and may seek further ten day extensions for abutting property owners. If two thirds protest, work may start. otherwise bids for specific pavements may be called, possibly delaying contract before May.
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Carter
Eli
General Ramon Blanco Dies in Madrid at 74
Spanish General Ramon Blanco former governor general of Cuba who succeeded Weyler in 1897 died in Madrid on April 4. His death marks the end of a long career in colonial service and military leadership during the Cuban crisis era.
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Madrid
Ramon Blanco
Weyler
Cuba
Date Tickets and Petitions for Party Primaries
Time limit for nominating petitions is 5 o clock this evening. Those who wish to seek party nominations must file complete petitions with the county clerk to appear on the party ballots. Independent candidates may file between now and the June election. Petitions on file at 3 pm list Republicans and Democrats for various offices including Recorder, Sheriff, Coroner, County Commissioner, Representative, Clerk, Treasurer, Surveyor, State Senator, and County Judge, with names such as F. W. Hendley, J. H. Parkes, S. W. Steen, T. P. Gilland, D. Taylor, and George A. Hartman.
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H. B. Lee
S. W. Steen
Zoeth Howser
Charlee A. Barrett
Frank Salling
Geo. W. Bradley
Geo. Buxvan
J. BP. Walker
John W. Kimbrell
O. W. Proebster
T. Kirk
T. P. Gilland
Democratic
T. D. Taylor
Commandaner
James Nebson
John F. Hill
W. KR. Campbell
T. M. Henierson
Cecil R. Wade
J. T. Lievallen
J. Smith
George A. Hartman
New Insurance Legislation Passes in Albany Assembly
Albany April 4 The Assembly passed the third insurance bill defining and penalizing perjury by stock company officers and directors who file false reports. It also approved three other bills banning rebates false entries and regulating life insurance company requisitions of real property.
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Albany
Assembly
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Ell
F. W. Hendley
Fred B. Shoemaker
George W. Brown
B. J. Sommerville
J. H. Parkes
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