Long Expected Decision in Favor of Government
The U S Supreme Court declares the commodities clause of the Hepburn railroad rate law constitutional, reversing the circuit court but limiting scope. It holds stock ownership in subsidiaries not a violation, and that ownership of commodities applies to time transportation, with unanimous judgment except Justice Harlan's dissent on stock. The decision may push railroads to form separate coal companies while applying the law to key lines.
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District Attorney Jerome Shifts Tone Before Public
New York May 3 W T Jerome district attorney of New York surprised a large audience at Cooper Union by pledging to explain his office conduct to set a precedent deterring public servant evasion of responsibility. He offered to answer orally despite opposition and suggested written questions three days ahead. The episode followed a lower court decision and a volatile stock session with Reading and other rails reacting to the commodities clause outcome before closing strong.
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Southern Pacific
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Congress urged to probe Iowa judges over Missouri cases
Rep Murphy of Missouri introduced a resolution alleging misconduct by Federal Judges John F. Phillips and Smith McPherson of the western district of Missouri. It claims they aided railroad attorneys on a fishing trip leading to game-law arrests, alleges neglect of duty, and accuses them of ruling in ways that encroach on legislative powers amid Missouri rate disputes and anti trust concerns. The Davenport federal court sits under their district.
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Smith McPherson
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Japanese Sails Visited by San Francisco Crowds
In Golden Gate Park San Francisco hosted six hundred sailors and 100 officers and cadets of the Japanese training squadron. Lieutenant Poteet led the ceremony as thousands watched the uniformed visitors, then tours to the tea garden featured fireworks acrobatics and a luncheon.
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Longfellow Statue to Be Unveiled in Washington Today
A monumental Longfellow statue will be dedicated in Washington with grand ceremonies on Friday. President will attend along with distinguished figures and relatives of the poet. The white Parian marble figure by William Cooper of New York sits on a reddish brown pedestal. Chief Justice Fuller will lead the unveiling.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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William Cooper
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Massacre in Constantinople as Turkish government collapses
May Day in Constantinople brings shock as the Turkish cabinet resigns amid a bewildering political crisis. Evidence reveals planned massacres of foreigners in the capital timed with events in Adana. Thirteen people, including Major Youssef and Emir Arslan, are executed for murder, with others punished at key sites.
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Castro to sue France over Martinique expulsion
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela is in Paris consulting lawyers to sue the French government for expelling him from Martinique. He plans to base the action on being placed aboard a ship and sent back to France without a choice of destination.
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Indianapolis News Proprietors Released on $5,000 Bonds
Delavan Smith and Charles R. Williams proprietors of the Indianapolis News appeared in U S district court and were released on five thousand dollar bonds each, pledged for the other. They face charges of criminal libel in the Panama canal matter.
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Fugitive Hyde of Insurance Fame Sentenced in Paris
Paris May 3 James Hazen Hyde a noted American in Paris was fined and imprisoned for leaving the scene after a collision with a taxicab injuring a passenger. Hyde and his chauffeur Ladwice each got one month in prison and fines of 100 and 30 dollars. Hyde fled France during the trial and became an exile while remaining American citizen.
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Amador Dies First Panamanian President Knew No Fees
Panama reports the death of Manuel Amador Guerrero aged 75, a key figure in Panama's 1903 separation from Colombia. Born in Cartagena, he practiced medicine and served as chief physician for the Panama Railroad and Pacific Mail Steamship. He refused high office until the republic's creation and declined renomination. He leaves a widow and two sons Raoul and Manuel.
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Republic of Panama
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Flying machine drama and peace congress open
A Puebla test flight ends with Felix Gallo suspended in the air as a rope rescue brings him down. In Chicago the second national peace congress opens with Taft expressing regret at absence while urging world peace and noting armament costs and international action.
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National Peace Congress
Roosevelt lions tally hits four as son aids hunt
In Nairobi on May 3 Roosevelt and son Kermit bagged four lions in a single hunt. Three lions fell to the elder Roosevelt on first shots, while Kermit killed another with help from his rifle and camera. Beaters and guards supported the expedition as the camp moved through the hills. Four motor-boat drownings reported elsewhere, and Iowa pioneer Colonel S W Durham dies at 92.
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Straus Named Ambassador to Turkey and Rockhill to Russia
Washington May 3 Oscar E Straus former secretary of commerce and labor has been chosen as ambassador to Turkey and W Rockhill is named ambassador to Russia.
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Oscar E. Straus
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Turkey
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Trial of Captain Haine Jr Opens in New York
In Flushing on May 3 the third week of Captain Peter C. Haine Jr's trial for the killing of William B. Annis began with Major John P. Hains on the stand. The DA asked about when the brother stopped wearing glasses, suggesting the defendant's stare is linked to the shooting.
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