RAILROADS WIN APPEALED IN CITRUS FRUIT CASES
Washington February 26 The Supreme Court reversed the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling in the citrus fruit cases. Railroads from California argued shippers had no say in routing fruit, and the decision sustains that view. The opinion, written unanimously by Beckham, foreshadows broader regulatory clashes as lawmakers push for better coast guard capabilities.
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Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Circuit Court
District of California
California
Commission
Beckham
Supreme Court rules Rogers must testify and produce books
In Jettron City Massachusetts Feb 24 the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled attorney H A Rogers must answer questions and produce books in the case of Attorney General Hadley against the Standard Waters Perce and Republic coal companies. Justice Gildersleeve awaits Missouri court action.
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Rogers
Jettron City
Hadley Oainet
Standard
Waters, Perce
Republic
Supreme Court
H A. A. Rogers
New York
Gildersiere
Missouri
Rioting in Assehtergom and Yemen Independence
A London despatch reports severe rioting at Assehtergom with police firing on protesters. It notes Arab regions in the Yemen district have proclaimed independence and that Turkey has suffered a great disaster.
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London
Assehtergom
Arabea
Yemen
Turkey
Robbery at Millville Baker’s Safe Across Vault
In Millville New Jersey on February 26 robbers forced open the vault of Frederick Randel a local baker and escaped with four thousand dollars in cash from the safe.
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Millville
N. J
Frederick Randel
President's signature urged to direct rail inquiry
Washington February 26. Legislation directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate railway interests in coal or other products moved by them needs only the president's signature. The measure would mandate scrutiny of freight operations and ownership ties.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Palmer Dies. Editor of Literary Digest and Century Dictionary
Baltimore Feb 26 Dr John W Hamon Palmer author and physician of San Francisco and editor of the Literary Digest and Century dictionary died in the city today Also Warsaw reports 31 killed and 15 wounded in a clash between racialists and nationalists on Feb 26
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Century
Baltimore
John W.- Hameon Palmer
San Francisco
Century Dictionary
Warsaw
Poland
Nachang
New York
Methodist Board of Foreign Missions
A. R. Charles
Ada
Coal supply cornered in Nome as price demand rises
Name reports on a coal shortage in Nome where the Northwestern Commercial Company and John Sesnom Company refuse to sell below fifty dollars per ton. The city council appeals to the ware department to secure coal from Fort Davis amid a growing shortage. Separate dispatch notes the Whaler icehound in the Arctic with travelers from Point Barrow and Point Hope.
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Uel
Northwestern Commercial Company
John Sesnom Company
Ely
Wear Department
Fort Davin
Indian Mail Dhrtiee
Arctic
Point Barrow
Point Hope
Kuhn Loeb to retire from railroad boards
New York Feb 26 Kuhn Loeb and Co determined to retire from all railroad boards where they sit. They cite excessive business in hand. They currently sit on boards of Northern Securities Union Pacific Oregon Short Line O R and N Southern Pacific Pacific Mail Steamship and many subsidiaries.
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Talia
New York
Chinese Doctor Murdered in Butte
Butte residents report the murder of Dr. Charlie Can a Chinese physician found dead at his home. Police say robbery is the suspected motive and a Chinese suspect has been arrested in connection with the case.
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Butte
Chariie Can
Trial of Bertha Claiche opens in New York
Bertha Claiche stands trial again in New York charged with the murder of Emil Giordion, whom she served as a slave for five years, proceedings begin amid courtroom tension.
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Bertha Claiche
New York
Bertha Clatche
Emil Giordion
Kiefer Moves to Punish South Over Disfranchisement
Washington February 26. Kiefer of Ohio introduced a bill aimed at penalizing the South by reducing representation in Congress due to the disfranchisement of the Negroes. The measure signals a politically charged response tied to Civil War era voting rights dynamics.
Chicago Wheat Market Quoted At High Level
Chicago wheat prices closed at 7 dollars 6 cents per bushel with corn at 49 1 4 and oats at 10 1 2 as the National Assembly was called. St Petersburg reports a national assembly to be convened May 10 in a separate note.
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Chicago
St. Petersburg
Omar
Settlement Seen Likely in Bituminous Coal Clash
New York dispatches report a final effort to settle the bituminous coal dispute. Mitchell and operators led by Harry Thyfor of Illinois held talks aiming to win concessions from Pennsylvania and Ohio districts with no strike likely on April 1. Mitchell acquiesced to a subordinate’s forecast of no strike, as officials say a settlement is probable.
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Penney Ilvania
Mitchell
New York
Harry Thyfor
Tllinois
Winnois
Todiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Gues
Voters Must Register Before Primary Election Day
Voters may not participate in the primaries unless they are registered in the county. Swearing in on primary day is prohibited. Those wishing to vote should register before the books close. Current laws limit sworn in voters to those before the election board, except Pendleton 1900 census cases.
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Pendleton
Wieleva
Grand jurymen ghogen for hearing of accused miners
February 26 report on grand jury selection in Boise for proceedings linked to the Steunenberg murder case. Defense attorney Miller claims mine owners funded the $10,000 reward and vows to rely on the prosecution’s burden of proof, while McParland asserts assured conviction based on Orchard’s confession. Jurors examined for ties to Steunenberg and labor conflicts, with foreman A. B. Moss appointed.
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Wnl
Federation
Steunenberg
Shoshore County
Righer
Statesman
Richardson
Coeur d'Alene
New Point in Oregon Court Practice Highlights Damages Rule
In La Grande Judge Eakin allowed testimony in a damage suit by J. A. Gossett against O R and N Co after the company failed to answer, setting damages at 700. The decision differs from prior practice, potentially avoiding jury trials and prompting appeal to the Oregon Supreme Court. Attorneys anticipate a ruling that would affect similar cases nationwide.
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la Grande
Gossett
Eakin
A. Bennett
The
Dalles
Supreme Court
Prisoners' Habeas Hearing Opens in Idaho Case
Judge Smith appoints counsel for prisoners held in district court. Tex Clark faces murder charges amid cases of home stealing forgery and burglary. Habeas hearing set for March 9. attorneys expect Supreme Court action on the writ. Grand jury hearings continue. penitentiary conditions worsen with candle light. Floyd B. Thompson testifies on Western Federation cases. Orchard case details contested by his wife. Suspect Munson identified as possible Simpkins in connection with Steunenberg case. verification pending.
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Tex Clark
Sam Clark
Nanipe Gambler
EB. OF. Hiehardson
Denver
Boise
Tiche
Supreme Court
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Grand Jury
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Moyer
Haywood
Miller
Mine Owners’ Association
Heye
Idaho
Western Federation
Colorado
Association
Thompson
Orchard
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Col
Federation
Hie Cel
Final Changes in Freight System at Pendleton
A team of R N officials led by General Superintendent M J Bucky arranged a new freight transfer system in Pendleton to speed shipments north and east. The city becomes the transfer point for part carloads, eliminating prior delays between here and Hunting ton and delivering Chicago and eastern freight two to five days earlier.
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M. J. Bucky
D. W. Campbell
William Connolly
la Grande
Thomas Walsh
Tekoa
B. B. Comuan
Pendleton
Chicago
Here
Huntington
Equitable President Declines Criticism of Armstrong Report
New York February 26 President Morton of the Equitable says he has no criticism of the Armstrong committee report and no officer or agent will appear at Albany against proposed legislation. The society will conform to laws the legislature approves.
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The
Equitable
New York
Armstrong Committee
Albany
War Department Reports Vast Mare Island Stores Shipment
The War Department announces the largest shipment from Mare Island to the Pacific coast. Seven carloads of cartridges are sent from Portsmouth for immediate loading aboard ships, with seventy tons of ammunition believed ready for the Far East. Separately English missionary Kingman family killed and Nan Chang mission destroyed in southern China. 14 American missionaries missing or destroyed as gunboat Eleanor sails to Kin Kong. Garfield cannot recall language used in pre-proceedings interviews during Packers case hearings.
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Portsmouth
Amory
California
Nachung
Garfiell
Tillman
Senate
Portamouth
N. H
Julian Creek
Pacific Coast
Mare Island Navy Yard
Far East
Washington
State Department
China
Kingman
Nan Chang
Kjangei
Kingkang
Rogers
Shanghai
Missling
Eleanors
Kingkong
Garfield
Chicago
Packers
Brelimingary
Tillman Reports Hepburn Bill in Senate Today
Washington on February 26 The president nominated Henry L Paddock of California as consul at Amboy China and Arthur L Thorne as postmaster at Salt Lake The senate galleries filled this afternoon to hear Tillman report the Hepburn bill which he did at 1214 pm
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Washington
Henry L. Paddock
California
Amboy
Ching
Arthur L. Thomne
Salt Lake
Galeries of the Senate
Texas Panhandle Lands Seen As Poor Value
T J Tweedy reports the Panhandle region offers poor inducements for settlement with low prices that reflect land quality and harsh conditions. His companion Ase Me Dannish has not yet arrived from the southwest but is expected soon.
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Panhanhlle
Texas
T. J. Tweedy
Dannish
Afr Tweedy
Southwest
Tweedy
Panhandle
Meekoose
Umit
Wales
Empress of Germany Ill, Duchess Sophia Charlotte’s Entry
Berlin Feb 16. It is officially announced that the empress is ill and unable to attend the state entry this afternoon. The Duchess Sophia Charlotte marries Prince Eltel tomorrow, with the event set for the following day.
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Til
Berlin
Sophia Charlotte
Prince Eltel
Wallace Women Initiate Drive Against Box Rustling
Prominent Wallace residents form a movement to curb box rustling in the city. They joined with the city council in a public display at local venues, signaling a major campaign. A large public fight over the issue is shaping the city’s agenda.
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