Railways to Advance Rates Delayed to May 1
Western trunk lines the Central Traffic Association and eastern lines file with the Interstate Commerce Commission for higher rates on eastbound grain and commodities. Following Nebraska two cent fare act passage, stock railroads favor postponing the new tariffs, with the commission permitting April 4 filing and May 1 effectiveness, while reserving right to hear complaints from shippers.
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Waltington
Centil ‘Traffic Association
Inter-state Commerce Commission Tariffto
Nebraska
Chicago
Michigan Faces Sparse Spring Campaign Amid Local Contests
Detroit reports little spring election activity with five state offices on the ballot including two Supreme Court justices two university regents and one education board member. Strong party dominance expected GOP candidates A V McAlvay William T Carpenter likely reelected. In Fort Worth Texas a 10 year old arson suspect awaits grand jury action. Belfast wealth owner Charles B Haseltine dies by suicide. Depew to flood senate with 80000 speeches at cost of 8000. Cherry Illinois town Cherry Isle shows intense political involvement with most adults taking active roles in campaigning or office seeking.
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Detroit
Michigan
Supremcy Court
The
State University
State Board ‘of Education
A. V. McAlvay
Wiliam T. Carpenter
Fifth
Congress
William Alden Smith
G. J. Diskema
Holland
Republican State Central Committee
Huntley Buswell
Grand Rapids
Thaw Lunacy Commission Hears Expert Testimony
New York April 1 The Thaw lunacy commission planned to work Saturday and file a report to Justice Fitzgerald on Harry Thaw’s condition. Jerome questioned witnesses and Thaw’s counsel blocked some testimony citing privilege while doctors testified to his rationality amid sensational cross examination and ongoing expert assessments.
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Jerome
New York
Plana of We
Justice Fitzgerald
Harry Khan
Jer
Merhing
McClure
Harry Chaw
Bamisten
Prig
Thaw
Delius
Hartridge
St Louis Brewery Strike Threats and Ultimatum Sent
A telegram to the United Brewery Workers union in Cincinnati and a message to strikers declare an ultimatum from St Louis breweries. If no negotiations occur by Monday morning 4 p m local time, an open shop will be instituted in St Louis East St Louis and Granite City. Brewers propose arbitration after a return to work.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Granite City
Woman saves a black man from glass workers mob
In Indianapolis on April 1 Mr Ruth Prindele shielded a frightened black man from a mob at a glass works site. Ray Rutledge was stabbed by Wil Hain Brown and companions. Brown hid under a bed when the police arrived. Brown was charged with assault with intent to kill. Several mob members were arrested.
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Indianapolis
Ruth Prindele
Wil
Hain Brown
Ray Rutledge
Brown
Prindele
Pole Station
Threat of rebellion on Isle of Pines sparks resolution
The Isle of Pines residents adopt a resolution to Governor Magoon declaring dissatisfaction with Cuban rule and asserting Americans will govern the isle if the current administration remains. Also notes Stokes provides hospital touring car for patients and a Danville judge Wilkin shows encouraging recovery amid medical treatment. Oyster settlement fire at Mantice river wipes out 1933 season with $50,000 loss and no insurance.
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Millville
N.J
Manticé River
Death by own action of engineer Murphy in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana April 1 David T Murphy a well known engineer on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad committed death by own action in his room at a downtown hotel by swallowing carbolic acid. It is believed the suicide of Chick Stahl, a close friend, influenced Murphy. He left one note reading Dury me beatte Chick.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
David T. Murphy
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Ghick” Stahl
Murphy
Socialist Leader unveils plan to spread socialism nationwide
Victor L erger founder of the Social Democratic party declares executive board aims to push socialism into 26 states. He asserts President Roosevelt aids socialist ideas via corporate critique, while states are classified by need for federal help.
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Milwaukee
Victor Lerger
Social Democratic Party
Eugene V. Debs
National Executive Board
Berger
Roosevelt
Ig Ub
Socla
Rongvel Ke
Iem
Taft Foraker feud outlined by Cincinnati editor
Charles P. Taft, owner of the Cincinnati Evening Post, states that Secretary Taft’s friends favor a clear contest either Taft for president or senator, or Foraker for president or senator, with Ohio voters deciding the direction. Foraker declines comment. Four deaths at a crossing in Kansas City and two other accidental fatalities in Chicago and Lockport accompany the political note.
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Ohio
Ciinneti
Foraker
Chaorley P. Taft
Cincinnati Wiee-tar
Taft
Toraker
Seerstary Taft
Watt
Fokker
Night Raiders Burn Tobacco Barns in Lyon County
In Kentucky near Lama on the Lyon county side a mob of twenty to thirty men attacked Tom Reddick's home and forced him to lead them to tobacco on his premises. They set fire to tobacco and then burned Wallace's barn full of tobacco after he refused to join the Tobacco Growers Association. A vigilance committee is being discussed as outrage spreads.
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Peliceton
Lama
Lyon County
Tom Reddick
Hin
Tobzero
Wallace
Heddick's
Strike May Endrail War by Negotiations
Chicago April 1 Western railroad strike tensions ease as negotiators from the union, management, and government officials resume talks. A joint conference is planned to seek a peaceable settlement with both sides optimistic a solution will emerge.
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Westston
Chicago
Soupp
Neill
Railroda
Wen
Libertyville Hen Sets Unusual Egg Records
In Libertyville Iowa a hen named L A ten belonging to Charles Woolridge is said to have laid eggs with three yolks twice recently. The six inch long egg reportedly measures over eight inches around causing local attention. Neighbors’ hens reportedly stop laying amid the oddity and the owner notes the bird’s unusual egg production.
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Libertyville
Charles Woolridge
Ius Office
Ale
Disyuah
Woman Goes Gunning at Justice of the Peace
An deranged woman shot at a justice of the peace, missing him but striking Charles Kashuba in the office, as four shots were fired with three wide and one near heart. Her husband, once convicted on iron theft charges, faces renewed attention as the incident unfolds.
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Justice of the Peace
Mras WW
Oxden
Charles Kashuba
Canoe Trip Death Ties Bay City Students
April 1 reports a young student Roger Vathieart and Mrs Maurice Wheeler missing after a canoe trip near Bay City Michigan. Their boat was later found drifting on the river and search continues for the two. A cousin of Mrs Wheeler’s husband is connected to the case. In other news President Roosevelt greeted teachers from Toronto and nearby areas in Washington before addressing them briefly.
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Bath
Bay City
Mich
Roger Vathieart
Maurice Wheeler
Vattieart” Wils
W Wheeler
Decrees Dissolve Parliament. April May Elections Set
King Alfonso signs four decrees dissolving the present parliament with a new election schedule. Parliament to face April 1 for the chamber of deputies and May 5 for the senators. Secretary Taft arrives in Panama to inspect progress. Oregon and other figures noted in the outline include Sage taxes, Carnegie wealth, and UK revenue rise. Swiss general strike nears end with troops likely to be disbanded. Paul Weller of Chicago found dead by his own hand in a swamp near Johnstown. Roosevelt attends Easter services at St. John’s in Washington and may not visit Springfield to address the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.
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Chamber of Deputies
Taft
Jethmus
Panama
Russell Sage
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Nebraska
Senate
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Paul J. Weller
Chicago
Johnstown
Roosevelt
Chilean Ambassadorship to Washington Stirs South American Ties
Washington dispatch notes Chile’s bid to raise a representative to ambassador in Washington met stout opposition from Argentina Brazil and others who fear regional prestige shifts. The U S State Department indicated only powers of a world state justify sending an ambassador, leading Chile to delay the move amid regional maneuvering and questions over a suitable envoy.
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Chile
Washington
United States
Cag
Argentina
Brazil
Vede Sam
State Department
South America
Bolivian
Legeions
Casa
Tragedy at Louisville Ends in Double Wounding
In Louisville Lotlayilie April 1ns. Thomas Turner a white woman of good family and John Solomon a negro were fatally wounded in a shooting that began between Solomon and Sam Mitchell near Second and Walnut streets as shoppers filled the streets. Mrs Turner stepped from a grocery dust when the first shot rang out piercing her lungs. both victims were expected to die. Mitchell was arrested. Fire Sweeps Indiana Town Goshen Ind April 1 Fire destroyed much of Walcottville Indiana’s business district including the Sawyer block cigar factory barber shop Riafon's tailor shop Telg fire restaurant and residence State bank Hareland's bowling alley Odd Fellows block and Haland Neeg ham's grocery. The Home Telephone switchboard was damaged. The total loss is 2%000.
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Lotlayilie
Thomas Turner
John Solomon
Solomon
Sam Mitchell
Second
Walnut Streets
Indiana
Goshen
Ind
Walcottville
Lagrange County
Sawyer
Sawyer's
Riafon’s
Telgfire
State ‘Bank
Hareland
Odd Fellows
Haland-Neegham's
Home Telephone Company
Chicago Traction Issue Shapes Municipal Election Duel
Chicago voters face a pivotal mayoral race between Republican Fred Busse and Democrat Edward F. Dunne. A public referendum will decide the traction ordinance granting twenty year franchises with a city buyout option. Republicans back the measure. Democrats oppose it amid a heated campaign over eminent domain and streetcar property ownership.
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Chicago
Fred
Busse
Post- Mister
Edward F. Dunne
Dune
Galusha A Grow Dead Youngest Congressman From PA
Galusha A Grow died at his Glenwood Pennsylvania home after a general breakdown attributed to old age. Elected to Congress from the Wilmot district of Pennsylvania in 1851 as the youngest member, he later returned to the House fourteen years ago and served the longest period of any man in that body though not continuously. He nearly was nominated for president in 1864 and was Speaker of the House from 1861 to 1863 known as the father of the homestead law. He never married and was the last surviving member of his family.
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Con‘press
Hick
Binghampton
N. J
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A. Grow
Glenwood
Grow
Congress
Wilmot
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Kitge
House
Andrew Johnson
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