Railroads Debate Narrowly on Government Rate Control
Senate discussions on the Hepburn-Dolliver railroad rate bill push debates on government ownership of railroads and rate fixing. Senator Scott argues against government control while seeking ample court review, and Senator Clapp supports the bill as a balanced path. Isle of Pines treaty amendments aim for local self government and Cuban representation. Indian appropriation debate continues with Burke presenting the Indian problem. National banks may loan up to half farm land values. banking committee reports favorably.
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Scote Pears
Washington, D. C
Scott
Cuban Congress
Senate
Washington
House Committee On Banking Today
Woman seeks protection over threat to assassinate President Roosevelt
A Philadelphia woman identified as Mrs W B Lewaller went to New Orleans police seeking protection after declaring her life would be taken unless she assassinates President Roosevelt. She spoke rationally on general topics, but police detained her for examination.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt
W. B. Lewaller
Philadelphia
Former Insurance Agent Arms for Congressional Inquiry
Albany March 7 Senator Armstrong chairman of the insurance investigating committee said the panel would not call Andrew Hamilton to testify now, believing it would not aid pending legislation. Hamilton returned from Europe and spoke of vouchers tied to McCall, his health, and criminal proceedings, noting he is ready to face whatever comes while expressing regret over McCall’s death and the recent removal of Lyman Short and the incapacitation of Alexander. He added he would speak when familiar with the Fowler report and confirmed his return to face the music.
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Albany
Armstrong
Insurance Investigating Committee
Andrew Hamilton
Hamilton
New York
Europe
McCall
New York Life
Fowler
Lyman Short
The
Mutual
Alexander
Glass Housepee
Funeral Services for Gen Schofield Held in St Johns Church
Washington March 7. In the presence of the president and cabinet, supreme court justices, diplomatic corps, high ranking army and navy officers, and war veterans, funeral services over the body of Lieut. Gen. John M. Schofield were conducted at St Johns church this afternoon. A bill giving treasury secretary power to deposit public funds in national banks without security and paying 2 percent interest was introduced by Fowler. A National German American Alliance delegation urged the judiciary committee to oppose the Hepburn Dolliver measure to curb COD liquor shipments into prohibition districts.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
War Veterans
John M. Schofield
St. John’s Church
Tive Fowler
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Bogus Lord Barrington Likely to Get Extension of Life
Jefferson City March 7 The bogus Lord Barrington sentenced to be hanged March 15 is likely to receive a life extension as the supreme court plans to review the case en banc. Susan B Anthony better Rochester March 7 Anthony improved doctors say she has a fair recovery chance. Truman S S Gillett Dead Chicago March 7 Gillett once prominent in New York state politics dead at 72.
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Jefferson City
Barrington
Supreme Court
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
Truman S.S. Gillett
Chicago
Truman S. Gilett
New York
Germany and France near Moroccan police settlement at Algeciras
Berlin reports private talks with France and Spain move toward common ground on Moroccan policing. Germany reportedly accepts French and Spanish officers while France backs international control in principle with guarantees against a national police force. Paris unclear on Berlin claim though officials sense possible concession to end the impasse.
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Berlin
Algeciras
Foreign Office
Germany
France
Spain
Morocco
Paris
Griggs Elected Democratic Congressional Committee Chairman
Representative J. M. Griggs of Georgia was unanimously chosen chairman of the Democratic Congressional Committee with 31 members present. He pledged a fight all along the line for a Democratic House. Officers elected: Secretary Charles A. Edwards. assistant secretary J. L. Pearcy. treasurer James L. Morris. sergeant-at-arms J. J. Sinnott.
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Washington
J. M. Griggs
Georgia
Democratic Congressional Committee
Griggs
House of Representatives
Charles A. Edwards
Texas
J. L. Pearcy
Tennessee
James L. Morris
District of Columbia
J. J. Sinnott
Virginia
Moyer and Haywood Indicted for Murder in Idaho
Caldwell Idaho March 7 The grand jury returned murder indictments against Charles H Moyer William D Haywood George A Pettibone Harry Orchard and Steve Adams A separate indictment for same charge was returned against Jack Simpkins not yet in custody Vigilance committee formed led by George W Froman amid fears of Coeur d Alene dynamiters targeting Orchard and Adams Some Silverton Miners Union members pledged 50000 to defend Moyer and threaten civil war if he is hanged
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Silverton Miners’ Union
Moyer
Six Ships Known Lost in Last Week's Gale
The maritime exchange lists six ships known to be lost in last week's gale with about 500000 dollars in losses. It is believed the final tally may exceed fifty vessels. Refuse Rockefeller Offer in Russia. The czar directed rejection of Rockefeller funds in exchange for railroad concessions.
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New York
The
Maritime Exchange
Dollar Dinner draws 400 Nebraska Democrats to Lincoln
About 400 members from Nebraska and neighboring states attended the annual Dollar dinner in Lincoln. Eight speeches centered on corporate domination and reform, criticizing a unified Republican leadership. Roosevelt drew mild praise while William Jennings Bryan was hailed as Nebraska’s leading Democrat and common cause advocate.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Senate
House
Roosevelt
W Bryan
Bryan
Forgery of Steel Pay Checks Brings Arrests in Chicago
Chicago. Louis Longpre, key figure in a $15,000 Illinois Steel pay check forgery case, was arrested at the Western Bank Note company where he worked as an engraver. He confessed to making the plate and aiding cashing in South Chicago. His wife Marie Longpre was also arrested for cashing checks. Police say other suspects are under detention.
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Chicago
Louis Longpre
Ilinois Steel Company
Western Bank Note Company
Twentieth Street
Indiana Avenue
Longpre
Lavin
Marie
Two Negroes to Hang for Killing Miss Allison in New Jersey
Mt Holly N J March 7 George Small convicted of murder in the first degree for the killing of Miss Florence W Allison near Moorestown January 18. He and Rufus Johnson are sentenced to be hanged March 24 for the same crime.
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Florence Allison
New Jersey
Mt. Holly
N. J
George Small
Florence W. Allison
Moorestown
Rufus Johnson
Pardon sought for Elliott Sheppard after fatal automobile crash
Paris reports the justice minister has ordered a postponement of Elliott Sheppard of New York after he was sentenced and fined for killing a girl in an auto collision. Efforts are under way to secure a pardon. Also in San Sebastian Princess Ena of Battenberg converts to Roman Catholicism in a ceremony at Mar Miramar ahead of her marriage to King Alfonso.
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Paris
Elliott Sheppard
New York
San Sebastian
Ena of Battenberg
Alfonso
Palace of
Miramar
Epepitam of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washington March 7 brief resume from yesterday's official records in both houses. Senate focused on enlarging the army by using contract surgeons with army officer ranks. Hale Carter Gallinger Warren Blackburn spoke for and against. Long supported statehood bill. Ch Mcumber and Di Bois to meet on five civilized tribes affairs. adjourned at 0 pm. House adopted a unanimous resolution. bill to allow tobacco growers to sell leaf through agents tax free for six years. tariff debates and Indian appropriation bill predominated. adjourned for the day.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Hale
Carter
Gallinger
Warren
Blackburn
Long
Ch Mc‘umber
di Bois
House
Five Civilized Tribes of
Indian Territory
Michalek Atates
Roosevelt signs measure for rail fuel bid probe
President Roosevelt announces his signature on a joint resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to examine railroad discrimination and monopolies in coal and oil. He notes possible immunity for witnesses if the probe proceeds and urges Congress to fund the $50 010 investigative budget to ensure thorough testimony and action.
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Scott
Clapp
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jit
Commission
Ballot Reform Convention Attacks Wisconsin Primary Law
New York reports highlight opposition to primary reforms as James G. Monahan criticizes the Wisconsin act as a long step away from representative government. George Fred Bush praises a fair primary, Irvine Penroot notes gains, and railroad lobbyists fear overreach in voter talks. Jerome’s nomination draws debate amid machine politics.
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New York
James G. Monahan
Internal Revenue
Madison
Wis
Bush
National Conference On
George Fred Bush
Chicago
Illinois
Irvine Penroot
Wisconsin Assembly
Iachine
Wisconsin
Jerome
Fire destroys livery stables in Champaign Illinois
Champaign Illinois March 7 A fire gutted the livery stable and boarding stables owned by E C Mauppin. Fifteen horses perished including Phantom and Barney Layton s trotting stallion. Insurance on the building had expired at noon yesterday. Loss set at 75000 dollars.
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Champaign
E. C. Mauppin
Phantom
Barney Layton
Packer secrecy challenged as Garfield report praised
In Chicago testimony, special agent T M Robertson described obstacles to obtaining data for the Garfield beef trust study. Some sheets were destroyed by a clerk, and confidentiality blocked access to red beef costs. Meeker corrected claims about lists and private car data. 5,000 Garfield report copies were ordered for distribution. Two hundred Illinois Coal Operators met to reject wage demands, signaling possible single-handed action against the miners.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
Packer
Humphrey
T. M. Robertson
Bureau of Corporations
E. Dana Durand
Garfield
Robertson
Cudahy
South Omaha
Neb
Armoui & Co
Kansas City
Arthur Meeker
Meeker
Lst
Armour & Co
Provision Department
Durand
Ilinois Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers’ Union
National Association of Operators
Ilinois Association
Reform Legislature Went Trifle Too Far
Harrisburg March 7 Gov Pennypacker vetoed a resolution for a special committee probe into Philadelphia Railroad Company affairs and blocked AG inquiry into railroads coal mining activity, arguing they were not called for by the extra session.
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Harrisburg
Pennypacker
Philadelphia Railroad Company
Fermane
Servian cabinet resigns over Austria proposal
Belgrade Servia March 7 The Stojanovich cabinet tendered its resignation to the king, saying ministers cannot accept Austria's political and commercial agreement offer. Schwab's condition improved at Corran New Mexico. President to appoint Manly Lawton son of late Maj Gen Lawton to the military academy cadet status in Washington.
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Austria
Belgrade
Servia
Stojanovich
Young Lawton
Washington
Manly Lawton
Lawton
Military Academy
Labor Federation to Aid Miners in Potential Strike
The American Federation of Labor plans support for coal miners if a general strike begins April 1. An executive committee meeting on March 19 will set aside funds via member assessments, aiming to raise between $300,000 and $400,000 for a miners strike fund, with further assessments possible. Samuel Gompers previously pledged federation aid.
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Pittsburg
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Emigrant Train Wreck Near Binghamton
A westbound Erie train carrying emigrants bound for the West derailed at Binghamton. The engine mail baggage and express cars plunged over an embankment to the street. Engineer Samuel Mason and the fireman were injured. Passengers escaped unharmed. The wreck caught fire but was quickly extinguished.
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Binghamton
Erie
Samuel
Mason
Equal Suffrage Debate in Austrian Parliament
Vienna reports the lower house will debate the government's general and direct suffrage proposal this afternoon. It is described as the most important measure for Austria presented to the house in a generation. Fires at Neenah paper mill cause $3000000 loss insured. Judge Moore wins Seattle mayoral race by 15 votes.
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Austria
Vienna
Neenah
Wis
Neenah Paper Mill Company
Dark Day Folds Chicago and St Louis in Smoke
Chicago on March 7 endured a smoky pall that darkened the city despite daylight. Heavy clouds and smoke forced stores to light interiors and streetcars to run with headlights on. Traffic confusion and multiple collisions followed as visibility plunged. St Louis also faced dense smoke and darkness after 11:30 AM.
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St. Louis
St Louis
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Committee On Interstate Commerce
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Burke
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Idaho Grand Jury
Pennsylvania
Schwab
el Paso
Tex
Corran
N. M
Labor Federation
Seattle
Wash
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