Missouri railroads enjoined over three cent fare dispute
A Missouri circuit court injunction blocks all railroads from implementing a three-cent fare after midnight. Seebert G. Jones acting for Gov. Hadley claims an unlawful rate agreement and discrimination among passengers. The order is returnable next Monday with Rush C. Lake and John Kennish filing for the state.
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St. Louis
Misssouri
Seebert G. Jones
Circuit
Hadley
Rush C. Lake
John Kennish
Herbert S. Hadley
Lake
Gov
Major
United States District Court
McPherson
Well Armed Man in Aurora Tries Fatal Attack
John Anderson a plumber with signs of mental distress armed himself with two public safety items and three hazardous devices strapped to his body. He targeted a city block, fatally injuring a woman and wounding another woman, narrowly missing the husband, before taking his own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Illinois
John Anderson
Anderson
Court Upholds Spanking of 17 Year Old Daughter
Detroit police court rules in favor of a father who spanked his 17 year old daughter to deter her from cheap theaters. Justice Jeffers finds the correction acceptable in moderation despite the daughter's disturbance arrest for peace disturbance.
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Detroit
Michigan
Jeffers
Margaret Granwin
Granzin
Sugar Company Pays Duty After Court Ruling
New York collector Loeb said American Sugar Refining Co. paid the duty on reliquidation of sugar entries after a circuit court finding. The 342,960 payment brings total government receipts to 1,239,088.
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Sugar Company
New Yorr
N. Y
Loeb
American Sugar Refining Company of
New York
United States Circuit Court
Hamilton Holt Speaks at Kansas University Chapel
Hamilton Holt managing editor of the New York Independent spoke to the University of Kansas student body in chapel on Wednesday and then addressed the journalism classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Holt
K. U. Lawrence
Kansas
New York Independent
University of Kansas
Chapel
Italias Dirigible Fails In Italy Trial
The Italias dirigible balloon trial in Schio Italy ended disastrously after 1 200 feet of ascent when the engine failed and the craft descended rapidly causing a setback for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schio
Italy
Southwest Shippers Form Traffic Association
Representatives of commercial and traffic interests from Oklahoma Kansas Texas and Colorado met in Oklahoma City to form the Southwest Shippers Traffic association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Shippers
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Colorado
Southwest Shippers’ Traffic Association
Taft to Nominate Sloan as Arizona Governor
President Taft plans to send to the Senate the nomination of Judge Richard E. Sloan of Prescott to be governor of Arizona, succeeding Joseph H. Kibbey whose term has expired.
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Arizona
Washington, D. C
Taft
Senate
Richard E. Sloan
Prescott
Joseph H. Kibbey
April Snow Stuns Denison Texas With Cold North Texas Weather
An April snow and record cold grips Denison and North Texas. Snow flurries drift across streets as unseasonably chilly air dominates the region this year.
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Texas
Denison
Roosevelt Meets King Victor Emmanuel in Messina Harbor
Theodore Roosevelt and King Victor Emmanuel met aboard the Italian battleship Re Umberto in Messina harbor with cordial exchange. The king thanked the United States for earthquake relief as Roosevelt toured ruins before boarding the steamer Admiral for Mombasa.
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Messina
Theodore Roosevelt
Victor Emmanuel
Roosevelt
Mombasa
Nevada County Wins Prize Mule for Best Democratic Gain
Announcement from W. J. Bryan's office states Nevada county Esmerelda showed the greatest Democratic gain in last November's election, earning the prize mule Major Minnemascot. The gift was presented by Minnesota admirers, with Esmerelda reporting a 694 percent gain.
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Nevada
Lincoln
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Imerelda County
Minnemascot
Bryan
Minnesota
Esmerelda County
May Replace New York's Horse Cars
A gasoline engine street car is promised for New York traction trials. The Third Avenue railway ordered one car for experimental use and, if successful, it will replace horse drawn cars on lines still in use.
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New York
N. Y
Thirds Avenue Road
Argentine Exposition Plans for 1910 Centennial
Buenos Ayres hosts a grand exposition in May and June 1910 to mark the centennial of Argentine independence. The Rural Society of Argentina will open an international agricultural show on June 28 as part of the celebration.
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Buenos Ayres
Buenos Ayers
Rural Society of
Argentina
Relative of Buffalo Bill Dead in Chicago
Hugh A. Wetmore, once a prominent newspaper man and later in show business, died in Chicago of congestion of the brain. He was a brother-in-law of Col. William F. Cody Buffalo Bill.
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Buffalo Bill
Chicago
Ilinois
Hugh A. Wetmore
Col
William F. Cody
Gored to Death by Steer Near Chandler Oklahoma
Mrs John Reeves an elderly resident near Chandler Oklahoma was killed when she was gored by a wild steer at the stock yards where several animals were being fed. The accident occurred in the country near the city.
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Chandler
Oklahoma
John Reeves
French Balloon Duty Proposed to Tax German Airdrops
Paris officials plan a duty of 120 dollars on every balloon of average size landing in French territory, citing frequent German balloon landings as the trigger for the levy.
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Paris
France
Hughes Bill Defeated in New York Assembly
Direct nominations urged by Gov. Hughes were blocked in the New York Assembly on Thursday, ending prospects for the measure in the current session.
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Hughes
Albany
New York
Taft Chooses White Steamer for Presidential Use
The White Steamer was selected after tests by War Department officers. The White Company confirms Taft’s Model M 40 hp car, identical to civilian models, bears the U S coat of arms on the doors. A smaller Model O 20 hp variant costs 2000 dollars, with both offering Taft’s design quality.
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Mr. Taft
President Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
War Department
W. J. Urquhart
The
White Company
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ill
United States
Taft
Their Ins and Outs Plumpton Fashion Note
A brief dialogue in a fashion column notes Mrs Plumpton praising improving hips with a humorous exchange about bursting out as a fashion trend. The snippet reflects light social gossip tone typical of society pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumpton
Paul
Ball Blue Ad With Odd Scenery Mention
An old advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry in a large 2 oz package priced at 5 cents. A quirky line about a crooked man contrasts with a mention of scenery along a straight and narrow path.
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Red Cross
Lewis' Single Binder cigar advert from Peoria factory
An advertisement for Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar touts extra quality tobacco and credits the Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois. The copy hints at the blackmailer theme of keeping secrets in a paying business.
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Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
Texans Form New York Texas Club at Waldorf Astoria
Two hundred Texas natives now living in New York gathered at the Waldorf Astoria to organize the Texas Club of New York and promote state pride among residents.
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New York
N. Y
Lone Star State
Waldorf-Astoria
Texas Club of
Engraver Charged With Raising Bills
Los Angeles reports engraver Mel Schultz indicted at Topeka Kansas for raising $1 bills to $10. He was taken east Tuesday after waiving extradition proceedings.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mel Schultz
Topeka
Kan
In Touch All the Way
The Sheridan arrived Tuesday in Honolulu and remained in constant wireless contact from Manila until reaching the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Sheridan
Manila
No Colored Elks Law Passed in Trenton
The New Jersey legislature on Tuesday approved a bill barring African Americans from using the name or emblem of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, prohibiting their attire and identification with the group.
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Trenton
New Jersey
House
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Toledo Storm Leaves Hundreds Idle and Town Damaged
A Toledo Ohio hurricane caused hundreds of men to lose work and thousands of dollars in damage with several injuries reported as the storm struck Toledo and surrounding areas.
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Toledo
Ohio
Morlan Takes Poison After Quarrel in Springfield
Spencer Morlan a bridge carpenter from Medicine Lodge Kansas drank carbolic acid at midnight after a quarrel and ended his life in Springfield Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Missouri
Spencer Morlan
Medicine Lodge
Kay
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Millersburg
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Lewiston
Mifflin Co
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