Newlands Advocates National Railways Ownership in Senate
In Washington April 5 Senator Newlands urged national incorporation of railroads and government ownership as a safeguard against over capitalisation. He argued for a comprehensive measure, higher public protection, and even the construction of an experimental line from Norfolk to Los Angeles, estimating 6000 miles at about 100 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Newlands
Astead
Nationa
Nevada
Norfolk
Charleyton
Los Ave Weles
San Clera Sueza
Fitzgerald Criticizes President Over Indian Affairs Bill
Washington, April 5. Fitzgerald of New York denounces the president for failing to advise Congress on objections to a bill granting 505,000 acres of land in Oklahoma Territory for gravity purposes. He warns that the president’s approach weakens legislative powers and could lead to executive overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner At Indian Affairs
Fitzgerald
Snatine
Qiasitnl
Congress
Lucky Man Hauga Winselt Faces Unclear Fate in Petersburg
In Petersburg Ami reports a local figure named Lucky Man Hauga Winselt, aged 81, found at his residence after an apparent self-inflicted act. The scene references a blocker and unusual advertising methods as he held a fortune tied to a $15 capital draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauga Winselt
Petersburg
United States
Fattery
Fortune
Episcopal Priest Suicides at Ascension Parish
Mt Paul April 3 A clergyman at Ascension Episcopal church died by his own hand. The man from Boston arrived to take charge of Ascension parish but reportedly shot himself after a dispute over duties and a new repair project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Mt. Paul
Ascension Episcopal
Stanse
Boston
General Blanco Dies as Madrid Figure Dead. Cuban Leaders Mentioned
Fragmentary report notes the death of General Blanco and a referenced Madrid figure, Genera Tianca, ex governor Gonerad of Cuba. Mentions Ramon Blanes vy Arenis sent to Cuba for pacification efforts and a failed jailing attempt, plus a meeting of the Ohio delegation with Representative Nick Longworth in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Blanco
Madrid
Genera Tianca
Gonerad
Cuba
Ramon Blanes Vy Arenis
Nick Longworth
Washington
Ohio
Longworth
Doxyy
State of the Republic
Canton Ball Wrecks Train Near Norfolk Wounding Several
A Norfolk and Western freight wreck near Juniper Crossing between Suffolk and Norfolk injures seven. Engineer Mark Noble spots an open switch at high speed, averting a larger disaster. Injured include Florence Lew, Conductor A J Unwicks, and others. Wend and Noble listed as most serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Norfolk and Western
Suffolk
Richmond
Juniper Siding
Mark Nobile
Mark Noble
Teteraburg
Lear
Pinton
Ind
Herd
Florence Lew
Felton
Inn
Wank B. Wad
Express
William Davis
A. J. Unwicks
I. F. Bell
Lyon
Vas
Expressrmann Wend
Engineer Noble
Philadelphia pair held after uptown cafe shooting
Henry Farrell and Nettie Cary, both of Philadelphia, were arrested in New York for a cafe shooting. Farrell was arraigned and held without bail as authorities weigh the case, while Cary remained silent. The incident followed threats linked to Walder, with a claim that Farrell walked up from behind and fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Farrell
Nettie Cary
Philadelphia
Farrell
Frank Walder
Behhind Walder
Pabrell
Patre
Walder
Tennon Town Split Between Counties and Bond Vote
In Tennon a township border runs through the main street dividing Genesee and Shiawassee counties. A Genesee Ride official feared disjointed alignment amid a $1,000 to 2,000 project but accepted a $5,000 bond for next year after assurances of legality. Washington Ind mourns a 3 year old killed by a moving train in Baltimore and Ohio yards. Mrs. Tizzle Mitchell of Decatur Ill dies at 98, with her lineage linked to early northwest territory settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwo
Pituty Midh
Tennon
Genessee
Shiawassee County
Shinwasser
Four Tamil children die after worm medicine tragedy
A report says four Tamil children were given worm medicine by a carrier, resulting in the death of one and critical condition of the others. The carrier, a member of the navy family, administered the medicine the day before their illness surfaced, with grim changes noted in the two surviving children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worm Meadteinn
Romids
Minin
Werman Konaski
Remarkable Case of Broken Neck Tale
In Milwaukee on April 1 Clelric Sieek a man treated for a broken neck after a fall from a banister at a hospital. Fragments describe vivid injuries and urgent care as doctors address the severe fracture and stabilize the patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwauee
Clelric Sieek
Roosevelts stance on miners strike reported from Columbus and Philadelphia
Ohio Operators association President John F L Winder confirms Roosevelt declined to appoint a commission to settle the coal strike. President Mitchell of the miners shows interest but will not comment. Antnhracite regions expect a peaceable conference outcome with concessions and a swift resolution, while an independent operator predicts the strike will end within a week if Pittsburg Coal Company rehires all workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John FL. Winder
Ohio Operators’ Association
Roosevelt
Veltes
Congress
John Mitchell
New York
Mitchell
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Goft
Pittsburg Coal Company
Miners Nearing Change in Demands at New York Talks
Reports from New York indicate anthracite miners plan to modify demands and present them to operators today. Proposed changes include eight hour day reconstruction of conciliation youth and pay adjustments. miners oppose a three year agreement and may renew the strike commission award for under a year. President Mitchell remains silent as discussions continue. Also reported is the critical condition of B C Swift of Swift and Co meat packers in Chicago after a sudden health decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atike Commission
Tese
Inquirer
Mitchell
Swift
Koslen
B. C
Cat Adopts Young Squirrels and Fire at Fifty Mile Gate
A North Vernon report notes a cat adopting newborn squirrels found after a tree was cut. The creatures later grew large enough to roam freely. In Marlin City a fire damaged the engine room of a city streetcar line, with rapid response credited to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Tad
Edward Stewart
Marlin City
Mleh
Been Hiding Seven Years Man Disguised to Fund Boer War Bets
George L. Jordan vanished from New York seven years ago while using horses for the British army in the Boer War. He reappeared when charged with first degree forgery for a $20,000 note, after posing as a businessman in real estate. He admitted his identity and is held in the Tombs with $25,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
New York
George L. Jordan
Jordan
Jordin
New York City
Mark Denny
Zulu Chief in Revolt Threatens Natal Towns
Reports confirm a raid near Greytown Natal by the rebel Bambanta who seized Magwababa the regent of Greytown after Bambarta's deposition. He raided farms cut telegraph lines and eluded pursuit as a colonial force moves toward Greytown to pursue the Facaleitran chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greytown
Natal
Durban
Bambanta
Magwababa
Bambarta
Bambaata
Miss Wood's Case Dismissed Over Absence of Plaintiff
In Oman Nebraska on April 4 the sensational suit by Miss Dine C G Wood against United States Senator Thomas C Platt and others for 150000 was called and dismissed for lack of a plaintiff. Wood claimed the letters titled The Love Letters of Goss were taken from her by Platt Wynne and Loeb and not returned. Berlin news notes the Reichstag backed a budget move to cut sugar duty from 14 to 10 marks per hundredweight and urged U S price parity for Cuban raw sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Neb
Apel
Dfne
CG. Wood
United States
Thomas C. Platt
William Loeb
Postminster
Wynne
Dora Fes
Kennedy
Platt
Wynne and Loeb
Berlin
Oiereichstag Hag
Depew Not to Run for Truster
New Haven Conn April The destination at United States Senator Depew to stand for re election to the Yale corporation is announced from the office of secretaries of the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
Truster
New Haven
Conn
United States
Yale Corporation
Secrelars
University
Chicago shifts to Democratic control amid mixed city politics
Broad outlines show Chicago now under Democratic control while a sizable Nightiesuse majority persists. The report also notes varied national and local developments including socialists securing votes and ongoing political turbulence in several states and cities.
Nation's Corporation Problem debated by Grosscup Brandeis
Peter 5 Grosscup of Chicago argued at the Exchange Club Building that promoters of dishonest corporations thrived under weak state policy. He urged national regulation and supervision, warning that overcapitalization and complex securities exclude the general public from corporate property while urging a national ideal to align corporate policy with public duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Peter 5. Grosscup
Chicago
Tuite States Circuit Court of Appeals
Exchange Club
Louis BD. Brandeis
Fudge Grosscup
Bay National Uife
Chia Land
Grosseup
Grosscup
Bad Luck Tale About a Fake Arkansas Judge Son
A man named Thomas G. Ruandes Jr claims to be the son of Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Thomas G. Rhoades and faces theft charges. He pled guilty at arraignment but the case was postponed to contact the justice. A probation officer telegram yielded no reply. He says he arrived with about 5000 dollars and slept in doorways after spending or giving away funds. No Justice Rhoades by that name exists in Arkansas or nearby records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas G. Ruandes, Jr
Thomas G. Rhoades
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Little Rock
Ari
Thomas J. Rhoastes
Governors and Executions Dominate Des Moines Dispatch
May Get Their Deserts. Ter Maines, Ta. April 5. Governor Cumming commutes the abetances of Louis Busse and James Smith who face death on April 20. The pardons board says it cannot intervene. Both men are murderers. Colonel John H. King, founder of Chamberlain, S. D., dies after a long illness. He was a noted public figure and member of the state board of agriculture. Lieutenant Edward Scharver and bride Wilhelmin Tasch arrive and are presented to the president by Representative Barkholdt. The Scharvers head to Stuttgart. Coal strike forces six trains cancelled on Sunday by the Minneapolis and St. Louis and the Iowa Central due to shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Maines
Cumming
Louis Busse
James Smith
Legislative Board of Pardons
Cummins
Chamberlain, S. D
Dena. Waren
John H. King
Fle
Washington
King Q
State Board of Agriculture
Scherver
Wington
Edward Scharver
Wilhelmin Tasch
St. Louis
Barkholdt
Schurrers
Stuttgart
Surprising Japanese Rifle Wound Survival Noted
Berlin April 6 Dr Schuster reports after Mukden that over 7000 Russian wounded were studied. Most rifle bullet wounds had low death rates and many wounded could return to service quickly. Some regiments reached 70 percent recovery, prompting a Russian general to fear public mockery. Memorial for Susan B Anthony planned in Washington. Ethel Barrymore diagnosed with appendicitis in Boston. Columbus reports Easter eggs coated with shellac under scrutiny by state food dept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Schuster
German Surgical Society
Mukden
Schaefer
Notable Women of Varied Paths Across Times and Lands
The item lists several women of prominence and curiosity from different places and eras. Names include Mrs Lucinda Leavitt of Campton N A aged eighty seven cutting trees and Miss Georgia Burns manager of Arrow Heart cattle ranch Beaver county China with 11 000 acres. Also Myre Mary M Babcock born in St Johns Mich long time president of the St Johns Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Leavitt
Campton
N. A
James Grown Potter
London
Georgia Burns
Kansas City
Arrow Heart
Beaver County
China
Cannon
United States
Myre
Mary M. Babcock
St John's
Mich
God
Woman's Club of
St. John's
Mary Anderson
Mme. de Navarro
Broadway
Mite
Kate Halladay
Brooklyn
Civil Service
New York State
Jean 4
Bryn Mawr
Yale
Bes
Cornelia T. Crosby
Hug
Wig Rod
Maine Woods
Theatrical Notes and Performances Across New York
Richard Mansfield denies reports he is ailing while W H Thompson tours in The Bishop. John Oliver Hobbes' charming Julie Bon Bon has revived Clara Lipman as a playwright. Brown of Harvard at the Princess stars Henry Woodruff with Beary Alister guiding rehearsals. The Earl and the Girl ends its Casino run after five months. Marguerite Clark shines in Happyland for the company, notably as Sylvia the self unaware princess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
W. H. Thompson
John Oliver Hobbes
Julie Bon Bon
Fields’ Theater
New York
Clara Lipman
Brown
Harvard
the Princess
Henry Woodruff
Alister
Casino
Marguerite Clark
Happyland
Ecompany
Sylvia
Surplus talk and public notices in excerpts
A compilation of brief quotes over surplus finance a pipe root supply Confederate graves and law enforcement aims. It cites sources from the Boston Herald North Adams Transcript Philadelphia Inquirer and Kansas City with reflections on national ideals and patriotic memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Bosten Herald
North Adams
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ihose
Wose
tCanaas City
Illinois Central and Northbound Rail Timetable Fragments
A noisy, fragmented timetable lists multiple Illinois Central Chicago Limited and Express trains with times around 12:20 am to 2:40 am, plus connections to Dubuque Fort Dodge and Omaha. Northbound and arrival notes reference Albert Lea, St Paul, Waterloo, and Chicago end points, with daily service caveats and Sunday exclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Limited
Chicago Express
St. Paul
Obi
Lim
Dubuque Accum
Fort Dodge
Dubuque Express
Chicago Stack
Chicago Stock
Ondene
Omaha
Sioux City
Dodge
Dubuqhe
Waterloo
St. Paul Lim
Albert Lea Pagg
Albert Lea
St Paul
Crefence
St. Paul Manifest
St. Paul End
Chicago
O.e
Albert Lea Express
Breight
Albert Lea Mantfest
Arelyea
Ccgwlr
K. O. Limited
May End
Kansas City
Des Moines
Oelwein Express
Lesyto
Way
Fraigtt
Right Road to Cities on C R L Railway Schedule
Rail schedule for Cedar Rapids to Chicago St Louis Denver Memphis Colorado Springs Peoria Fort Worth Minneapolis and more. Listed are Nos 20 46 88 72 19 7 67 99 71 limited express mail freight and stopping points with daily or Sunday service times and stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapide Omslon
Chicago
Oneha
St. Louis
Dexter
Memphis
Colorado Springs
Peoria
Fort Worth
St Tousph
St. Paul
Kanganity
Minneapolis
HART
St Loui Limited
Imortant Poinia
Burlington
Soula Mail
Ex Press
Twin -City Limited
Esse
Pwinity
AMUY
Rockford
Atatinos
Rail connections and westbound lines across junctions
Waterieo Cedar Fails and Northern Ry No. 51 join Denver Junction with C G W No. 5 for westward routes to Omaha. No. 65 connects at Waverly with G W No. 5 toward Fort Dodge. No. 62 links at Waverly for westward C G W Ry. No. 64 at Denver Sct with G W No. 4 from all points west. No. 8 connects at Waverly for westward C O Wa to Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Omaha
Waverly
G. W
FL Dodge
Sct
G.W
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Nevada Statesman
Uncle Sam
Callar
Cannon Ball
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Owen Switch
Hepburn
Hass Creek
Long Island
Jones Neach
Amityville
Paul Nocquet
Nocquet
Walter Bulmer
Bailimore
Roosevalt
Silenc Af
Peach
Gotham
Zuly
Senator Platt
Sherburn
Milwaukee
John Alexanter Dowie
Ion City
Mesras
Great
Rilbin
Edward
Mattemburg
Spain
LonisviHe
Low Stinhle
Towy
Arate University
Fowa Chl
la Porte City
Tinere Finte
Judge Grossello
State Supremes
Justce
Tes Moines
F. Apri
Lows Central
Sunley
Miss Anthony
Toledo
National Couneil of Women
Susan B. Anthony
Bliss Barrymore
Ethel Barrymore
State Food Department
Illinois Central
C.r.lop
Cedar Fits
Glangaw
Denver Ic
Averiy
Ives
R. Sunne
Asin
Cipoll
Glasgow
Waterton
Edar Palin
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