Stock gifts to railroad officials questioned at commission
Testimony at the interstate commerce commission session in Philadelphia on May 18 revealed stock given to and accepted by railroad officials from coal companies. O J Cleave testified he held 250 Cochran Coal shares as partial payment for land sold to the company and declined other stock. F L Sheppard admitted owning mining stock but could not recall company names. Questions about favoritism and unloading fees showed possible discrimination, while Green of the Pennsylvania Railroad promised a thorough internal review.
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Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
O. J. Cleave
Cambria and Clearfield Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cochrane Coal Company
F. L. Sheppard
United Railways of
New Jersey
Berwind-White
Harmus
Sheppard
South Amboy
John P. Green
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Judge W. P. Andrew of LaPorte Dies at 97
Judge William P. Andrew of LaPorte Indiana, once a noted attorney and earlier a physician and minister, was found dead in bed today. Born in 1810, he lived a long legal and civic career in Indiana.
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W. P. Andrew
LaPorte
Ind
William P. Andrew
Indiana
Wisconsin to Probe an Ohio Company
Milwaukee May 18 The Wisconsin committee announced it would investigate the Union Central Life Insurance company of Ohio. The statement was read in the records by Chairman Frear at today's session of the Wisconsin life insurance legislature investigation committee.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Committee
Union Central Life Insurance Company of Ohio
Frear
Wisconsin Life Insurance Legislature Investigation Committee
Springfield
George E. Cole
Legislative Voters’ League
Reply Adopted in Ot Mosts Successor Council Debate
St Petersburg May 18 The crown council upper house concluded its draft reply to the throne speech and pledged to pursue the emperors suggestions while seeking general education to enlighten the people and safeguard rights The address was adopted and the house adjourned President Mouromtseff to seek an audience with the emperor Witte opposed full amnesty saying only those swept by momentary excitement deserve release Anarchist Berkman freed after 14 year term plans to live honestly in St Louis not seeking leadership of the movement.
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St. Petersburg
Committee of the Council of the Empire
M. Petrojitsky
Count Hayden
Mouromtseff
Witte
London
the Times
Council of Empire
Pittsburg
Alexander Berkman
Henry Clay Frick
Homestead
Berkman
St. Louis
Frick
Most
Herr Most
Burlington Adds New Route Between Chicago and St Paul
The Burlington begins a daylight Chicago to StPaul service June 3, running 9:00 AM to 9:45 PM with connections to Great Northern Northern Pacific and Soo lines. Southbound departs StPaul 10:20 PM arriving Chicago 11:15 AM. The line touts scenery and top equipment and expands Chicago to Colorado service with a night train to Omaha and Colorado Springs Denver Pueblo. railroad personnel shifts include A L West becoming assistant freight manager for Missouri district and H D Skidmore taking over as local freight agent, with no immediate replacement yet named.
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Burlington
Chicago
St. Paul
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Soo Lines
Upper
Mississippi
Rock Island
Siet New Line
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Northwest
Gulf of Mexico
Guthrie, Fairview & Western Road
W. S. McCaull
Henry Rouse
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Line
Golden State Limited
Colorado
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Denver
Pueblo
Des Moines
A. L. West
Missouri
H. D. Skidmore
Skidmore
The
Prohibitionists Call to Rehold Nominations After Bill
Dan R. Sheen of Peoria county says prohibitionists must reconvene all nominations after the Shurtleff measure passage. He denounces the bill as unconstitutional and notes conventions held under law may be voided by the recent state supreme court ruling.
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Dan R. Sheen
Prohibition
Peoria County
Springfield
Sheen
Sherman
Senate
Supreme Court of
State
James H. Moore Stricken By Nervous Prostration In Chicago
New York May 18 James H Moore of Chicago brother of William H Moore of this city has been confined to his bed since Sunday with a severe attack of nervous prostration The Moore brothers control Rock Island railway and are prominent in railroad circles
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New York
James H. Moore
Chicago
William H. Moore
Moore Brothers
Rock Island Railway
Girl Drowns In Cistern After Loose Board Gives Way
Rose Reynolds two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Reynolds of Port Byron fell through a loose cistern board while playing with other children. Her father jumped in to aid her pulling her out but she died soon after. funeral held yesterday.
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Rose
Ed Reynolds
Port Byron
Nelson favored as Battling Nelson faces Herrera May 25
In Los Angeles on May 18 Herrera tries to place bets of 600 to 1000 against Battling Nelson, with Nelson favored about 10 to 8. Herrera’s Bakersfield backers are seen raising about 25,000 to support their man, and betting action is expected to grow unless an unexpected development changes the odds.
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Nelson
Los Angeles
Herrera
Battling Nelson
Bakersfield
Has weak points not sure of president
Springfield May 18 Politicians hope the supreme court will not rule on the new primary law until after August elections and conventions are held under it. If the court adjourns for summer, testing may occur in October when the act resumes, potentially shaping the fall nominations and legislative challenges.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Epitome of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washington summary of yesterday’s congressional proceedings in both houses. Senate review of rate regulation legislation including inters commerce commission power to set rates. minor changes to pipeline and anti-pass amendments. House passed naval appropriation bill 121 to 117 for 44,000 and rejected open market shipping amendment 117 to 129. 4 percent coastal bidder differential approved. House adjourned after partial summary of progress.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Wir
Inters Commerce Commission
Tilman Trike
HOUSE
Secretary of the Navy
Parific
Committee of Pe
Odas
Turk Breaks Out Afresh Action Regarding Stock Companies
Constantinople May 18 embassies and legations prepare a joint note for presentation to the Turkish government protesting against violations of rights under new regulations governing joint stock and insurance companies Suspected Bank Robber Escapes Clinton Ill May 18 George Schroeder one of the Kenney bank robbery suspects broke jail by tampering with his cell lock Norwegians Celebrate Christiania May 18 national fete day first since dissolution of the union of Sweden and Norway celebrated with extraordinary enthusiasm
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Constantinople
Clinton, Ill
George Schroeder
Kenney
Christiania
Union of
Sweden
Norway
Fairbanks Arrives in Birmingham as Delegation Guest
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks reached Birmingham to attend the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South as a fraternal delegate representing the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Birmingham
Ala
Charles W. Fairbanks
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Head of Victim Found After Rigid Investigation Ordered
Madison Indiana May 18 authorities report a headless body found after draining a cesspool. Coroner's jury calls for a rigid investigation. Man named Joe Nellis, matching description, is missing and believed murdered and disposed body in the pool.
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Madison
Joe Nellis
Thief Steals $10,000 Automobile in Broadway Theft
New York reports a $10,000 automobile containing $2,400 in bonds and papers was stolen by a bold thief who jumped in as the owner J. H. Clarke left the car briefly on Broadway near Forty second Street. In Wheeling, fourteen men were injured, three fatally, when a scaffold collapsed at the National Tube works in Benwood.
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New York
Broad Way
Forty-second Street
J. H. Clarke
Wheeling
W. Va
National Tube Works
Benwood
Earthquake Mildly Felt in Oakland and San Jose
A slight earthquake shock was felt here last night and at San Jose and other points. No damage is reported.
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Oakland
Cal
San Jose
Fight by American Sailors at Guantanamo Reported
Washington May 18 Navy department received first report of a serious clash at Guantanamo Cuba April 29 where American sailors were attacked by natives. Outnumbered three to four, they fought with fists as police sided with natives leaving one American shot and 22 wounded.
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Washington
Navy Department
Guantanamo
Cuba
Naval Reservation
Velice
Wages Raised for Bricklayers to Rebuild City
San Francisco May 18 The Masons and Builders association has boosted bricklayers pay to seven dollars per day for eight hours and helpers to four dollars starting May 21 a raise of one dollar and fifty cents for bricklayers and fifty cents for helpers. The association cites scarce skilled labor and says the move is needed to attract journeymen to aid in city rebuilding.
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San Francisco
Masons’ and Builders’ Association
Builders’ Association
Walsh Loss in Ohio Gas Battle with Standard Oil
In Akron Ohio May 18 the appraiser report on the Akron Gas company assets shows J R Walsh lost 80000 annually for eight years in the war with Standard Oil over natural gas interests. A starting surplus of 100000 is wiped out and debt of 565426 created.
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Standard Oil Company
Ohio Gas
Akron
Ohio
Akron Gas Company
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Ohio Gas Company
Push A Bill To Hold Government Liable For Work Injuries
At the Tri City Labor congress a bill before Congress to allow certain federal employees to recover compensation for injuries sustained on the job was discussed. The measure targets arsenal and navy yard workers and others in government manufacturing centers. The group urged Rep McKinney and Rep Dawson to press the bill out of Judiciary Committee as affiliate boiler makers helpers joined the congress.
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Tri-City
Congress
United States
Judiciary Committee
Labor Congress
McKinney
Daw Son
Attempt to Rob Subtreasury at Frisco
The band entered the United States subtreasury at Commercial and Kearney streets in San Francisco on May 18. They were discovered and routed by Company G of the 9th Infantry. No arrests were made. Soldiers guarding the treasure box returned fire.
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San Francisco
United States
Commercial
Kearney
General Bell Sets Five Feet Five Inches as Minimum Height
Washington May 18 A general officers order issued by General Bell chief of staff of the army fixes five feet five inches as the minimum height for commissioned officers entering the army from civil life The provision applies to candidates for appointment as commissioned officers in either the line or the staff.
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Bell
Washington
Staf
Te Army
Issues Referred to a Joint Scale Committee
Springfield May 1. The joint meeting of operators and miners voted to refer all resolutions and matters to a joint scale committee that was appointed.
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Springfield
Nots
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