White House Confab Maps Desired Legislation in Secluded Conference
A White House meeting in Washington on March 21 gathered Senator Alden and Representatives Payne Dalzell and Hepburn to discuss a legislative program. Topics reportedly include amendments to the employers liability act, injunction powers, the Aldrich financial bill, Hepburn’s antitrust reform, and a tariff inquiry. No formal statement was issued.
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Washington
White House
Aldneh
Payne
Dalzell
Hepburn
Aldrich Financial
Fr. Wade
J. G. Smith
Western Board of Trade
Smith
Raid Dry Town Causes Much Excitement
Muscatine pours over 20 express wagon loads of wet goods after Civic federation officers and 40 deputies raid 18 premises. Prosecutions likely. Saloons reopen selling beer whisky wines and soft drinks including golden foam non alcoholic beer. Court to examine validity. grounds for 180 counts noted. drouth renewal hinted.
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Muscatine
Civic Federation
Federation
Benham
Birds and trees discussed in Illinois teachers circular
A statewide circular issued by the Illinois state superintendent of public instruction outlines Arbor Day and bird observances. It lists dates Friday April 24 and Friday October 2 and addresses teachers and pupils in Illinois public schools. Contributions include Fred J. Charles and others from Northern Illinois Normal DeKalb and Charleston Oregon and Chicago creators.
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Illinois
Springfield
Ilinois
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Milnois
Fred J. Charles
DeKalb
T. L. Hankinson
Charleston
Rebecca H. Kaufman
Oregon
Mrs. P. 8. Peterson
Chi
Independent Light Company Sale Talks Amid Davenport Power Plans
Negotiations continue for Peoples Light Company to absorb Davenport founded Independent Light & Power, created by locals to compete with the established firm. Davenport shows partial piping and a plant under construction in the west, but Independent backers could not raise funds to complete their project.
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Peoples Light Company
Davenport
Independent Light & Power Camput
Writ Filed for Custody of Child in Circuit Court
Lulu Spickler petitions for habeas corpus to gain custody of Eu erne a two year old from Edward Rouesche and spouse. Judge W H Gest presides. Next week docket lists Monday through Wednesday civil actions including Railways and Electric companies, with several docket numbers and parties in Rock Island area.
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Lulu Spickler
Dam Washes Away in Flood Near Buchanan
A large power dam on the St. Joseph river at Buchanan, 14 years old and built for a quarter of a million, was carried away by recent floods. It supplied electricity to Niles and South Bend, Indiana.
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Niles, Mich
Buchanan
St. Joseph River
Niles
South Bend
Ind
Weekly Paper Suppressed Over Dynamite Accusations
Postmaster General Meyer barred mailing of La Question Sociale a Paterson New Jersey weekly published by Italians. The paper is accused of advocating dynamite violence, murder of enlisted soldiers and police, and arson against private citizens.
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Washington
Meyer
la Question Sociale
Paterson
N. J
Herder
Iowa Farmer Arlo Whitbeck Slain in Waterloo Barnyard
Iowa farmer Arlo Whitbeck of Fayette County was beaten to death in a Waterloo barnyard. Police say a pocketbook containing about 150 dollars was found later empty, with robbers suspected.
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Arlo Whitbeck
Fayette County
Waterloo
Iowa
Fire devastates Forest Park university in St Louis
Fire swept Forest Park university in St Louis, a women’s school run by Miss Anna Sneed Cairns, destroying most of the south wing. Students fled safely outside, losing belongings. Firefighters arrived late due to remote location, and the alarm mobilized the city department. Meanwhile in Helena two train robbers McDonald and Frankhauser escaped jail after sawing through bars, with $40,000 seized from the mail car last September, and are pursued by authorities.
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St. Louis
Forest Park University
Anna Sneed Cairns
Helena
Mont
Charles McDonald
George Frankhauser
Great Northern Overland
Randall
Alia to Hang Week Beginning July 12
Denver judge Whitney denied a new trial motion for Giuseppe Alia convicted of murder of Father Heinrichs and sentenced him to be hanged during the week commencing July 12.
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Denver
Colo
Judse Whitney
Giuseppe Alia
Heinrichs
Pennsylvania Refining Suit Is Dismissed in Sherman Antitrust Case
The Pennsylvania Sugar Refining company’s $39,000,000 suit against America Sugar Refining company to recover damages under the Sherman act was dismissed by Judge Holl in the U S circuit court. The plaintiff may amend its bill within 16 days on paying costs. The case claimed restraint of trade over the closing of a Philadelphia refinery. the defendant argued the refinery never operated and was a new plant.
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Pennsylvania Refining Company
New York
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
America Sugar Refining Company
Holl
United States Circuit Court
Philadelphia
Oklahoma Legislature Approves Dispensary Bill with Election
Oklahoma lawmakers passed the dispensary system measure with an emergency clause. An amendment calls for a special election this year after establishment of dispensaries. If approved, governor may place dispensaries in any town or county seat over 2,000 population.
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Guthrie
Okla
Murray
Redmen discuss race question with Negro bodies in Illinois
At a Moline meeting of the great council of Illinois Redmen, leaders debated organizing tribes by Negroes. Steps were taken to pursue the issue in court under Illinois law, with the matter referred to the great sachem and then to the state judiciary committee for action.
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Redmen
Great Council of
Ilinois
Moline
Illinois
Judiciary Committee
Illinois man kills wife then wounds self at Clover Leaf depot
Sorento Illinois March 21 Evans called his wife from Clover Leaf depot and shot her three times, killing her instantly. He then turned the weapon on himself, causing only slight injuries. He is jailed under guard to prevent lynching as they had separated four months ago. Guild Holding His Own Boston March 21 bulletin reports Governor Guild resting but restless and his condition unchanged.
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Illinois
Sorento
Ill
Evans
Clover Leaf
First French Car Reaches Cheyenne in New York to Paris Race
In Goldfield Nevada the leading American car arrived at 1 15 this morning. The New York to Paris cars started from Cheyenne Evanston and other stops. The French De Dion passed Sydney Nebraska at 1 yesterday morning. A second breakdown and a gas shortage hampered progress near Ely and near the Wasatch near Spring Valley Wyoming. A rescue party covered 152 miles in six hours and fifteen minutes to reach the desert mishap site nine miles east of Tonopah.
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Carson
Cheyenne
Wye
New York
Paris
Evanston Wys
Orgallala
Neb
Tonopah
Nev
Goldfield
Ely
Tonorah
Wasatch Mountains
Spring Valley
Wyo
Ogden
de Dion
Sydney
Spikes Pulled and Train Is Wrecked
The Diamond special, a fast train on the Chicago and St Louis line, derailed two miles south of Springfield Illinois. No injuries reported. Passengers and cars were sent south after the incident. Investigation found spikes along the rail had been pulled out by wreckers.
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Springfield
Chicago
St. Louis
Alton
Ship subsidy bill passed as Senate adjourns early
Washington notes describe Senate final passage of the ship subsidy bill without a division and a salary increase for life saving service workers. President Roosevelt is denounced in the House over withholding information on corporations, as Mr Hardwick accuses and Mr Mann defends the president. The day ends with the House adjourning until today.
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Washington
Houses
Congress
Senate
P Mothe
Roosevelt
Bir. Hardwick
Georgia
Mr. Mann
Illinois
Mardwick
House
Bureau of Corporations
Cis
Cuban elevator boy saves guests in Grand Pacific fire
A spectacular fire at Chicago's Grand Pacific hotel on March 21 driven by smoke and water damage left the building near ruin. Cuban elevator operator Eugano Sparido heroically made 45 rescues before a broken power dynamo halted his work.
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Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
Clark Street
Jackson Boulevard
Eugano Sparido
Subattic
Horan
Jackson Boulevar
Night Riders Kill Farmer Near Carlisle Kentucky
Carlisle Kentucky March 21 a band of night riders shot and killed Harlan Hedges a prominent independent tobacco farmer seven miles northwest of town This marks the first murder by night riders in the blue grass region and alerts authorities to the violent act
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Carlisle
Harlan Hedges
Here
Blue Grass
Banks Show Much Tash in New York Reports
New York banks report a strong period with reserves exceeding requirements by 27.424 million dollars under the 25 percent rule. Loans up 934 thousand, deposits up 10.251 million, reserve up 9.322 million, surplus up 6.769 million. U S deposits rise 6.601 million. non clearing house banks hold 749 thousand in deposits. SHANK loans total 775.84 million.
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New York
U. S
Doctor felled in street by robbers in Kansas City
Dr. Winfield Scott Ferguson aged 47 was dragged from his buggy during a professional call in Kansas City Kansas last night. He was slugged and robbed, left unconscious with a crushed skull and is expected to die. Police report investigation underway and motive unknown.
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W. S. Ferguson
Kansas City
Kan
Winfield Scott Ferguson
Supreme secretary arraigned on embezzlement charge
Port Huron March 21 William I Wilson supreme secretary of United Home Protector fraternity was arraigned on a 75000 dollar embezzlement charge. He refused to plead and a not guilty plea was directed his exam date set for March 4. He was jailed with bail at 50000. Rome March 21 the Duke of Abruzzi plans to return to Rome to seek King Victor Emmanuel's consent to his marriage to Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia.
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Supreme Secretary
Port Huron
Mich
William I. Wilson
United Home Protector Fraternity
Justice Benedict
Rome
Duke
Abruzai
Victor Emanuel
Katherine Elkins
Stephen B. Elkins
West
Senate approves ship subsidy bill affecting Asia and Americas
The Senate passes a ship subsidy bill applying to the Orient, Australasia, and South America. Virginia notes lack of confirmation, with no official denials from Rome and reports that the duke may visit America again soon, lending weight to the rumor.
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Senate
Orient
Australasia
South America
Virginia
Rome
Washington
America
Senate Passes Ship Subsidy Bill With Amendments
Washington reports the senate approved the ship subsidy bill, raising pay to 16 knot ships at four dollars per mile and cutting to 12 knot vessels at two dollars. Amendments limit payments, require a port stop rule on certain routes, and cap subsidies to match government receipts. A proposed Newlands committee plan to build 27 auxiliary vessels was noted, while a prohibition debate arose but no change to the bill. A separate La Follette tariff commission bill was outlined, proposing a nine member, non congressional panel with diverse expertise and a ten thousand dollar salary, to study tariffs and free lists.
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Senate
South America
Philippines
Japan
China
Australasia
South Atlantic
Cape Charles
Mr. Newlands
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Prohibition Chiuse
Clay
Congress
Gallinger
Lelad
Georgia
la Follette
United States
Imporia
Augustana College Debating Team Chooses Bethany Meet Representatives
An interclass debate Monday selects seniors A K Reading and J A Samuelson, juniors O G Wahlund and Thure Holmer, sophomores J T Helme and E E Ryden, freshmen C P Aberg and P A Johnson to represent Augustana in arbitration topic against Bethany College of Lindsborg. Judges W H Gest H A Weld and C A Blomgren pick three top debaters for the Bethany meet.
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Augustana College
Bethany College of
W. H. Gest
H. A. Weld
Rev. C. A. Blomgren
Seeet
Bethany
Duke d Abruzzi Sails Asks King’s Consent For Marriage
New York report states Duke d Abruzzi sailed for Europe on the Lusitania. He declined to confirm or deny an engagement to Miss Elkins, but his mood suggested no sign of failure in a mission.
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New York
Duke d' Abruzzi
Europe
Lusitania
Elkins
PUT UP TOWNSHIP TICKET
Andalusia Republicans nominate a township ticket with Albert Hofer for Supervisor John Mounts for Town Clerk J C Burgoyne for Assessor Theodore Simmons for Collector Albert Guyer for Highway Commissioner John Ballard and Joseph Creighton as School Trustees A Farmers May form Trust bill introduced to exempt agricultural product price controls from the Valentine anti trust act in Ohio by Representative Son of Brown County in Columbus March 21
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Andalusia
Albert Hofer
John Mounts
J. C. Burgoyne
Theodore Simmons
Albert] Guyér
John Ballard
Joseph Creighton
Columbus
Ohio
Stephenson
Brown County
Americans Lose in Decision of Foreign Court
Caracas reports the high federal court of Venezuela handed down a final ruling against Manoa Company and Orinoco Company Limited, annulling the Fitzgerald concession that granted them rights in Venezuela. The decision affects ongoing diplomatic discussions between Washington and President Castro. A U S cruiser arrived at La Guaira.
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Caracas
High Federal Court of Venezuela
Manoa Company
Orinoco Company, Limited
Fitzgerald
Venezuela
Washington
Castro
United States
Laguaira
Liquor Dealers Held Responsible for Deaths in Nebraska
Nebraska Supreme Court issues two rulings holding liquor dealers indirectly liable for deaths. A widow in David City can claim support from the saloonkeeper who sold her husband liquor. Willow Springs Brewery of Omaha is deemed liable for a boy's death after becoming intoxicated at the brewery, who wandered onto railroad tracks and was struck by a train.
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Nebraska Supreme Court
Lincoln
Neb
Supreme Court
David City
Willow Springs Brewery Company
Omaha
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Strafford
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