Review of Railroad Rate Bill Amendment at White House
President Roosevelt leads conference with Republican leaders and Knapp to adopt a constitutional amendment shaping section 16 of the railroad rate bill. The measure allows two years for commission orders to take effect, with court review to determine authority, and will be offered by Senator Long. Senators Usher, Cullom, Dolliver, Clapp, and Long joined, with Attorney General Moody present.
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Contested Recall of Austrian Ambassador Post
A Vienna dispatch reports Mrs. Storer’s discussion of her husband’s recall from the Austrian ambassadorship. It notes her publication of a letter used to justify the recall and gives excerpts mentioning Catholic leadership in America, Vatican influence, and connections to Archbishop Treland. The piece ties this to political circles in Washington and ongoing debates over church and state relations.
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Ecnét
Algeciras Conference Ends with Accord Adopted
A plenary session announces the Algeciras Conference has terminated its labors and established accord on all points. A definitive text covers bank and customs articles while the port police distribution allocates four French ports Mogador Saf Magezan and Rabat and two Spanish ports Tetuan and Larache. Planes and Spain will police Tangier and Casablanca under an inspector. The Dutch delegate notes no officer will be appointed. Special committees will revise texts of the agreement.
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France
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Brabat
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Larache
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Casablanca
Lawyer in Contempt for Chicago Officials in Bonds Case
Judge Humphrey orders James Hamilton Lewis and a Chicago official to appear and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for filing in Madison county circuit court a bill seeking to foreclose bonds of the Alton Waterworks held by Boston Water and Light bondholders. The action allegedly violates a May 1905 injunction restricting interference by Boston Water and Light and other defendants, including Farmers' Loan and Trust Co. The summoning order follows a petition by Farmers' Loan and Trust Co.
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Chicago
Humphrey
Springeld
United States
Etre Euit
Illinois
Boston Water and Light Company
Madison County
Alton, Waterworkers
Farmers’ Loan and Rust Company
Alton Watertworks
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Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Poisoning Case Ties Potatoes to Poisoned Family in Shelbyville
A mysterious poisoning in Shelbyville ties two girls Violet and Mabel Worden and an aunt Miss Nettie Swinford to a family tragedy. Poison liquids used last fall after Mrs Worden died were buried, and potatoes buried near the grave absorbed the poison, leaving the Wordens and Swinford gravely ill.
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Violet
Mabel Worden
Nettie Swinford
Revenue of Great Britain shows increase in fiscal year
London April 2 The revenue of the United Kingdom for the fiscal year ended Saturday shows 760,940,?20 an increase of 3,481,010. During the year customs revenue decreased 6,215,480. The surplus balance in the exchequer at the close of business was 24,396,400. Does Murder in Delirium Greensburg Pa April 2 While in delirium the result it is said of excessive drinking T A C Rufner an attorney fatally shot his wife and seriously wounded his daughter Ruffner then fled to the woods but was captured later and is now in jail. Two Killed One Fatally Injured Charlotte N C April 2 In a collision at Broad river trestle on the Southern railway Fireman J W Lerner of Greenville S C and Brakeman J A Kane of Danville Va were killed Engineer L Wooten of Tacoma Ga Was fatally injured. Robbers Get Away with 5 000 Erlipport Conn April 2 The general store of C M Slates in which the postoffice is located was broken into and robbed the robbers getting 5 000 in money and stamps after blowing open the postoffice safe.
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Not So Threatening Many Men Continue At Work Elimination of the Ryan Resolution
Dispatches from western Pennsylvania soft coal fields report miners to receive the 5.65 ton wage advance from the 1903 scale restoration. Notices at many mines indicate a reduced threat of widespread strike, while demonstrations are planned at Windber by union miners to recruit non-tillied workers. In Dubois district most miners voted to stay out until after the convention, and West Virginia districts show limited activity as about 5,000 of 40,000 miners are in the United Mine Workers. Greensburg and Pittsburgh districts show mixed signs as holidays delay actions. independents prepare to confer with leaders Robbins and Magoon predicting possible restraint or renewed closures.
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Pittsburg Coat Company
Mmuay
George A. Magoon
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Robbinus
Strike Expands Across Western Coal Fields
Reports show a widespread coal strike across Illinois Indiana Michigan and neighboring states with 7000 Peoria workers walking out and pumps shut down by Saturday evening Indiana mines close nearly all operations while Ohio Michigan Iowa and Indian Territory see broad stoppages. Operators dispute union scope and government seizure ideas as the nationwide action continues.
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O'Garwarid
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Towa
Indian Territory
Republic Steel Suspends Operations Near Mineral Strike
East St. Louis April 2 Republic Steel halted operations citing the impending coal strike. The plant consumes 10 cars of anthracite monthly and employs 1,500 workers nearby amid the labor action.
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Foraker Replies to Ohio Legislature on Rate Regulation
Senator Foraker writes to Ohio lawmakers praising their resolution and endorsing the president's views on rate regulation. He says the assembly's action relieves him of embarrassment by passing a regulation with court review over state public service orders, aligning with Roosevelt’s stance.
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Man in Critical Condition After Teeth Lodged in Esophagus
Wil liamut Steward of Seward Michigan swallowed eleven lower teeth in an accident. Doctors say the teeth are stuck just above the stomach, causing swelling and danger. The only possible fix is surgery to remove the plate in pieces from the stomach via the esophagus, a high risk for a 60-year-old with a frail constitution.
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Trampled corn sparks street car clash in St Louis
In St Louis a man named Barry Cherry trampled on William McDonald’s corn during a crowded streetcar incident. The conductor and passengers split them up and Cherry was arrested. A police judge ruling earlier held a passenger may swear at a conductor when directed. Independent Party on Franchises in Gulegburg splinters. mayoral candidate C. B. Bay Miller calls for all franchises to face public vote. Acts on Claimia notes House claims day with 179 bills passed. Standard Oil absorbs Standard Oil of Kentucky assets following Ohio exit. Roosevelt to appoint Benjamin J. Barnes postmaster of Washington, while Senator Alger remains seriously ill in Atlantic City. Philetus Sawyer and former Governor Upham’s daughter wed after divorce in Marghfield.
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Senate inquires into Rathbone charges in Cuba scandal
In Columbus Ohio on April, the senate joined in a resolution urging Congress to investigate charges against Mate G Rathbone linked to the Cuban pastal scandal. The action seeks clarity on the matter amid ongoing political debate.
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Carnegie Gift Promises New Science Building at Concordia
Moorhead Minn April 2 Andrew Carnegie has donated to the erection of a new science building at Concordia college this city the sum of 125 million with the real provisions.
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Elections in Russia as St. Petersburg votes for six MPs
St Petersburg holds elections to choose electors for a municipal congress, which will nominate six members to the national parliament. Banks are closed and business suspended to allow ballots. Constitutional Democrats seek a sweeping win, facing a unified block and careful partisanship by other parties. newspapers largely back the CD despite some hostile outlets. Polls open at designated times across twelve districts with a single polling place each.
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Murderers Escape East From Minneapolis
Inguary 1 on Acellan with the murder of six Macedonians, escape eastward to avoid capture. Police expect interception at eastern ports while authorities in Ohio and Illinois coordinate to stop the group. An agent led a party toward Chicago. one suspect was previously held in St Paul.
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Self-Government Debate on Philippine Islands Sparks Hub
Charles Wonkings Clark of the Mortford Currant argues at a Commercial Club address that the Philippines are not ready for self-government. He cites a study showing widespread ignorance among Filipinos and warns independence could lead to civil strife or foreign acquisition.
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Mother 10 Have Her Boy Custody Result of Agreement
A court-ordered agreement ends legal battles over six-year-old George Eustis. Mrs. Hofmann and Theodore Roosevelt connections feature as the boy’s custody stays with the mother while the father may visit. The case followed prior removals to Paris, Italy, and New York amid a custody dispute.
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Illinois Central Trains Map Waterloo to Chicago Corridor
Train schedules show Illinois Central routes between Waterloo Fort Dodge and Chicago with multiple connections. Passenger service listed as northbound arrivals and various Albert Lea St Paul and Dubuque links, noting daily operation and Sunday exceptions.
C R L G P RAILWAY Cadar Rapid Elmiaion Schedule
The Right Hand trains connect Chicago Omaha St Louis Memphis Colaras Springs Pearlz Fort Worth St Joseph Paul Kansas City Minneapolis and beyond. Various daily and Sunday services list No 20 No 46 No 8 No 72 No 1 Twin City Limited No 47 and No 58 freight passenger routes with stops at important points.
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Train connections at Denver Junction and Waverly
The timetable lists connections for Watertos Cedar Faille and Northernly No. 61 at Denver Junction on its OG. No. 6 runs to Omaha. No. 55 links at Waverly with C. G. W. No. 4 toward Florida. No. 62 meets at Waverly for C. G. W. Ry. No. 64 from Denver Jct. with C. G. W. No. 4 westbound. No. 66 connects at Waverly for westward travel on 0.4 W. to Bow Dodges.
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