Federal clash over North Carolina fare law sparks administration concern
Washington reports show officials frustrated by Judge Pritchard of North Carolina seizing federal jurisdiction to examine the Southern Railway rate case. Critics note adequate state remedies existed and accuse federal courts of usurping powers, while lawmakers ponder the balance of federal and state authority amid the dispute.
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Washington
Pritchard
North
Canmima
Onser
Southern Rail Way
North Carolina
Lat Follette
Tiwan
Neldent
Pritch
Ard
Southern Railway
Indiana Governor Opposes Roosevelt Inheritance Tax Plan
Hankey on States Tetta Elkhart July 31 Governor Hanley of Indiana told a Chautauqua assembly he does not approve Roosevelt's inheritance tax method. He urged studying Roosevelt's proposed policy before adoption and condemned national meddling in state affairs, saying states should solve issues.
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Elkhart
Ind
Hanley
Indiana
Chautauqua Assembly
Roosevelt
First Sunstroke Reported In Western World
The first sunstroke in the western world in many years was reported at Bellingham Washington. Frank Barnick was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and improved by morning. Independence Party won a large victory in Manila with few voters abstaining. Dr Dominador Gomez, elected in Manila, faces prison for alleged frauds. Wage Earners Capital Alliance incorporated at Albany with 10 006 060 capital, majority of stockholders wage earners.
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Bellingham
Washington
Wash
Frank Barnick
Independence Party
Manila
Dominador Gomez
Wage Earners’ Alliance
Albany
Wage Earners Capital Alliance
Theory of Murder in the Case of the Woman
Colorado Springs reports a tale of mystery in the Laura Matthews case with Tillie Green, nurse, warning of murder and later arrest, as Amos K Rumbaugh shoots himself after Matthews death. Inquest details reveal threats and possible motives, with Chicago connections and plans to marry.
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Tillie Green
Matthews
Colorado Springs
Col
Amos K. Rumbaugh
Willahington
D.C
Laura Matthews
Broadmoor
Mina Matthews
Rumbaugh
Alta Vista Hotel
Mira Matthews
Cocy
Chicago
Tulle
Miss Matthews
Coey
New York
Seven Killed in Milan Train Explosion Near Town
Milan Tenn July 31 A Illinois Central banana train exploded at speed near Milan killing engineer Maloney of Chicago and fireman Henderson of Jackson. Two tramps fatally harmed, three more trainmen injured. Thirty freight cars burned, a box factory and store destroyed. A ten foot deep crater formed. losses cited as half a million dollars. Conductor Wright and flagman Emerson blown fifty feet but survived.
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Milan
Tenn
Mlinois Central
Here
Maloney
Chicago
Robert Henderson
Jackson
Tt Fs
Wright
Emeraon
Los
Hartford man dies in auto plunge near Everett
A. L A. Smith of Hartford Wash, a whingle manufacturer, died when an automobile plunged over a bluff near Everett this morning. Three companions were hospitalized.
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Everett
A. L A. Smith
Hartford
Wash
Strike of Ore Miners Settled. Workers Return
Minneapolis reports a settlement of the ore miners strike dated July 31. Miners returned to work at the old acre of waees as grievances will be disposed of.
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Minneapolis
Waees
Burglar Kills Draughtsman in Chicago Home
In Chicago on July 21 Albert Walsh a 22 year old draughtsman was awakened by his mother’s scream and was killed by a burglar who fled the scene. Police search for the suspect.
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Chicago
Albert Walsh
Dual San Francisco Boards Clash Over City Governance
Schmitz has appointed a second city council while Treasurer Bante refuses to honor demands until court rulings settle the dispute. Police chief and commissioner pledge support to Schmitz's board as possible attempts arise to admit Taylor supporters. The Southern Pacific weighs ICC order to stop extra coastwise charges, with action slated for August 25.
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Schmitz Board
San Francisco
Dinan
Haggerly
Schmitz
Taylor
Southern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fairbanks Parade Praises in Old Home Week Honor
Fairbanks riding with Mayor Fitzgerald received a great ovation during the monster parade for Old Home Week in Boston. Ten thousand spectators cheered as fifteen hundred Marines from U S warships in the harbor drew the crowd’s attention beside Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks
Boston
Mays
Two Charged With Stealing Horses From Camas Prairie
Roy Connell and Jim Price of the Camas Prairie country are jailed on horse stealing charges. Price was arrested by Sheriff Taylor in Baker City, Connell detained there on instruction from the county. Officials say a strong case exists though both men deny guilt. The alleged theft involved a band of horses driven to Baker City for sale amid winter complaints of widespread livestock theft in the area.
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Roy Connell
Jim Price
Comas Prarie
Price
Taylor
Connell
Baker City
Faker City
Durante Vile
Camas Prairie
Deer Law in This County Says Phelps
The county deer law remains in effect with a closed season starting August 1, despite beliefs of no restrictions. District Attorney Phelps argues hunting before August 1 is illegal, despite confusion caused by recent legislation. He will prosecute violators and allow appeals to the supreme court if needed.
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J. H. Raley
Knowles
la Grande
Raley
Meacham
Phelps
Ing Doe
Supreme Court
Heat records fall as thermometers hit 110 degrees
The official thermometer on Main Street topped 110 degrees this afternoon, smashing this year’s heat record with a 102 degree reading at 2 30 pm on Spring Street earlier. Early in the day Malin Street thermometers showed rising activity, signaling a sweltering spell to end with a breeze possibly easing the heat. Meanwhile Portland Wire & Iron Works secured a government contract to supply 28 000 pounds of sheet steel for Hermiston irrigation pipes at an estimated cost of 1500 dollars.
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H. F. Johnson
Main Street
Malin Street
Portland Wire & Iron Works
Hermiston
Department of the Interior
Washington
Britt Nelson Fight Promises Confident Showdown
Betting opens at ten to six with Nelson favored at two to one as both boxers declare peak condition for the title clash in Marin county. Weighing in at six o’clock, they anticipate near perfect form with Britt vowing to quit if he fails to defeat the Dane and Nelson promising a quicker finish than their Colima bout.
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Brite
Nelson
San Francisco
Marin County
Gans
Britt
Lesen
Colima
Dane
Hay yard accident claims life near Notus
Caldwell July 31 E W Hannah sec ond son of W D Hannah is killed near Notus when a pulley on a hay derrick in the Stafford farm two miles east of town breaks free. A heavy lifting device falls about 40 feet, crushing him on the shoulders and head as hay work continues. He dies within minutes.
City Hall Plan Near Completion for 72 by 80 Foot Design
Architect F P T Howard drafts a two story city hall to house all departments including fire apparatus. The 72 by 80 foot ground plan includes four first floor offices on Alta street and a jail, council chamber, firemen quarters, and fire chief office on the upper floor. Estimated cost ranges from 20 000 to 28 000 with bid timing to follow council approval.
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Calaboose
Alta
Cottonwood Streets
City Hills
Alta Street
Recorder’s
Marshal's
Recorder’s Court
Recorder’s Office
Cattonwood Street
City Jail
Kaiser plans August airship trip to match Roosevelt stunt
Berlin reports the Kaiser aims to personally inspect the new military airship in August to match Theodore Roosevelt's submarine feat. Jealous since Roosevelt's submarine voyage, the Kaiser intends a headline grabbing journey.
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Billy
Teddy
Berlin
Kaiser
Roosevelt
Minors Meeting Driven Out by Sheriff and Deputies
In Navhwauk Minnesota on July 31 a peaceful meeting of minors was dispersed by Sheriff Hoolihan and about 100 heavily armed deputies at rifle point. The strikers felt they faced deadly force as they were driven from their hall. Governor Johnson promised an investigation as tensions rose.
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Navhwauk
Minn
Hoolihan
Johnson
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