McCall Warns House On Rail Rate Bill Opposition
Washington Feb 2 The House debate on Hepburns rate fixing bill featured Massachusetts McCall against and Texas Russell for the measure. McCall argued the bill would delegate tariff policy to a commission, warning of political overreach and potential loss of liberty, while noting public opinion desired targeted relief and criticizing government rates making as irrational.
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McCall
House Republicans
Washington
House
Hepburn
Massachusetts
Russell
Texas
McCall Enti
Brean
Ilo
Scheiinae
Tal
Republic
Inc
Real Grievanos
McCall Meade
Elkins Ling
AfeCall
Texas Debate On Rates And President Roosevelts Stand
A Texas article fragment discusses McCall Sivley and Russell accusing party actions, Roosevelt's stance with the party on maximum and reasonable rates, and a commission authorized to set a fair rate near 45 to 50 cents. It notes a pending bill and a dispute over what constitutes a just maximum rate, with references to Raleigh North Carolina and Washington details on a national rate framework.
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Russell
Vexng
McCall
Sivley
Rooservelt
Deneeth! Party
Tait
San Juan
Tor
Jin
Raleigh
N. G
Ne -Dad
Urajovity
Melo Ting
Mystery of Mary Coote Knee Estate Unravels in Brooklyn Shipments
In New York records a sprawling four story Brooklyn mansion housed goods valued over 260000 bought in four years. The late Mary Coote Knee left an estate of 1600000 from her husband, but a court-ordered trustee found only 25000 in bank and could not account for the rest after her death at a finishing sanatorium. The house was searched to trace missing items.
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New York
Prier
Brooklyn
Murderer Still At Large In Dolsen Case In Norfolk
The police seek George F. Fayley in connection with the murder of Walter Colren. Colren's head was crushed with an ax and hatchet, his body packed in a trunk at a focal lodging house. Thurman, from Memphis, served briefly in the U S Marine Corps and is also at large. Dolsen was honorably discharged after five years' service. The father of the deceased directs the body be sent home to Cedarville Michigan. Two men were arrested on suspicion but released.
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Ian
W. P. Dolsen
Norfolk
Leo M. Thurmat
George F.fayley
Walter Colren
Focal
Thurman
Memphis
Tenn
United States Marine Corpa
Doisen
Marine Corpa
Stervice
Roush
N. H. Delsey
Cedarville
Mich
St. Ignace
Dolsen
Negro hanged at Washington for murder of his mistress
On February 3 at the District jail Willour Hamilton, a colored man, was hanged for strangling his mistress. He spent the night reading the Bible, sang a quartet on the scaffold, and complained he could not plead guilty due to lawyers. The execution occurred on the same scaffold used for Guiteau.
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Washington
Jesus
Willour
Hamilton
Gaitean
Warfeld
Mail Fraud Case and Miscellaneous News Items
A merchandise broker in the Gewls block Sixth avenue and Smithfield Street was arrested by a deputy U.S. marshal on a mail fraud charge. He allegedly used multiple firm names to obtain commission goods from producers across the United States. The case appears alongside a note on the Mrs. Mangam death mystery, detailing her disappearance from Nashville, travel to Chicago, and wealth involvement. News briefs report Jersey, Providence, and Washington items on probes into insurance, army appropriations, and postmaster appointments in Philadelphia.
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Pittsburg
Devil Towenstein
Gewls
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield
Street
United States
Marsher Oi
Lowenstein
Jackson Supply Company
United Produce Company
United Supply Company
Gracers’ Marketing Company
Mangam
Nashville
Tony
Joe Mangune
Olo
Crire
Titas
Chicago
Strike Doubts Mount As UMW Convention Ends
Indianapolis February 3 One of the most dramatic mining union scenes as the United Mine Workers adjourned its seventeenth annual convention without day dissolving the joint conference and impeaching an officer for voting against wage increases. A giant strike seems inevitable with 560,000 miners ready to walk out on April 1 unless a surprise intervention occurs. Neither operators nor leaders appear willing to budge and no clear interference is anticipated from the President or the National Civic Federation.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Twra
Bland
America
John Mitchell
Radirela
Ualtedt
National Civic Federation
Impeachment and upheaval at district and national unions
A report details Patrick Dolan of district 5 facing impeachment at a convention over his Pennsylvania miners vote. Debates, expulsions, and a ruling on jurisdiction follow as delegates caucus. Separate items cover a fatal fall from a pole near Hinckley and quirky notices from Albion and Washington on Heyburn’s illness and related events.
Yelton Brothers Held On Horse Cruising Charge
Robert and Grant Yelton of Ridge Farm were brought to court and held to the February grand jury under bonds of $1000 each on horse cruising charges. The case stems from a patent dispute over stove pipe vent rights and payments in kind. McCown, who claimed the contract rights, posted bond in Danville, while Yelton and his brother allegedly seized the horses without formal procedures.
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Robert
Grant
Yelton
Ridge Farm
Robert Yelton
Foseph McCown
McCown
Holgar
Danville
Terre Haute Strictures Spark Narrow Law Debate
In Terre Haute Indiana a set of blue laws restricting sale of goods except by prescription provokes public debate. The city grapples with enforcement as safety board action risks broader restrictions and tension between residents and authorities. Chief of Police notes orders limit everyday commerce and spur controversy.
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Terra Haute
Ind
Terre Haute
Terre Hautes
Board ‘of Safety
Theen
Banker Threats from Russian Revolutionists Reported
Mendelson & Co head Jerry Mendelabohn faced repeated threats and a claimed death sentence by Russian revolutionists. Berlin drew Russians, but he dismisses the danger as mere amusement while noting the era’s volatile atmosphere. Also noted: a Christian Scientist healing attempt during a child’s illness and a drowning at Evanstille YMCA pool.
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Russia
Hota Carty
Rerin
Hunnelay
Tussin
Jerry Mendelagobn
Bank
Ing House of Mendelenohn & Co
Russian Revolutionista ‘Singy the Revolutonary
Comigunienstion
Berlin
International and Domestic News Snapshot
Queen Alexandra leaves London for Copenhagen to attend her father’s funeral. A Delaware plant closure at Dupont prompts 900 workers to face $1 000,000 in losses. Marines prepare to deploy to Germany amid suppressing rebellion. Franklin syndicate victims receive a 0.182 percent final dividend. Wilma Tyberkes widow admits marriage to Mizner rumors. Roosevelt pardons Kentucky farmer John Miller. Wisconsin’s George M. Hotschirck confirmed consul to Trieste. Fire destroys the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Trancsau in South Williamsport. two children perished. Italian politics see Tremier Fortis resign after policy defeat. Meade transport fire inquiry advances with no findings yet.
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E. I. Dupont Company
Wilmington
Del
Henry Buch
Qhell
Iy Geran
Aries
Germany
Miliary Order of the Loyal) Legion
Wradington
Franklin Syndicate
New York
Charles Ty Yerkes
Wilson Mizner
Chamber of Deputies
Phe
Paris Fight Continues as Police Battle Paris Church
In Carls, Feb. 3, clashes at St Pierre Gros Callion church leave over fifty injured and many more hurt. Police and firemen faced pepper gas and barricades, entering by chairs and shields as guards patrolled the streets and crowds sang and shouted revolutionary songs.
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Carls
St Pierre Gros Callion
Nmber
Nolice
M. Toute Lepine
Paris
France
Etna
Interior
Church of St-Pierre
Cajon
St. Dominique
Shieb
Im. Y.epine
Warolver
Aniider
Slaters
Muntempil Mantis
Board of Trade Attack Signals Legal Action
The Minnesota attorney general moves to dissolve the Duluth Board of Trade citing restraint of trade under the anti trust law. The Farmers Exchange alleges discrimination by exchange members, affecting plant operations and relations. A separate city vote on electric light and gas ownership faced a close tally and extended debate.
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Paul
Young
Duluth Board of Trade
Duluth
Minnesota Farmers’ Exchange
Labor and the Wrath inplalate and weather woes
The report notes labor tensions and weather affecting the economy with shipments of heavy wares and rubber footwear at season end. Despite clearance discounts, industrial plants like steel mills and footwear factories stay busy, while January results show improved earnings. Prohibition move in South Carolina dominates state politics as dispensary bills move through the House amid expected Senate action.
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Sedona
Ateel Milla
United States
Theatrical Announcements in February Burns Theater Scene
The item catalogs engagements and new works at Chicago and New York venues. Joseph Cawthorn appears in a John J McNelly play while Raymond Hitchcock soon joins in New York with Richard Harding Davis new farce The Gallopee. Olye Fitch signs to supply future plays for Walsh, Blots, and Dillingham. Hobbs B Cooley to manage bookings for Henry W Davage.
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Richard Harding Davis
Hobbs
B. Cooley
Henry W. Davage
Bia Attractions
Cooley
Olyé@ Fitch
Wagenthals&Kempler
Charles
Dillingham
Walsh
Russian Volcang and Imperial Finances
Report notes Russian soldier value at four dollars annually while crown jewels go to the Bank of England for safekeeping. French bankers are owed, and a Kansas City tourist remarks that Russia shows only bad government amid strikes and revolutions, reflecting turmoil and critique from U.S. papers.
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Empire
Duluch News-Tribune
Bank of England
France
Teusela
Kansas City
Russia
Philadelpla Inquirer
Illinois Central Train Schedule Summary
Illinois Central timetable lists east and west bound trains with several Chicago, Dubuque, Waterloo, Fort Dodge, and St. Paul connections. Notable items include Train No. 93 and 94 between Waterloo, Fort Dodge, and Dubuque, and multiple daily northbound and Albert Lea lines. Some services marked annulled on Sundays.
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Omaha
Sioux City
Ft. Dodge
Bsioux City
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
St. Paul Bim
Albert Lea
Vt Les
St Paul
St Paul and Chicago Limited
St. Paul
Ligaccea
BIEO
Albert Lea Express
Lea
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Division trains and routes overview
Rail service summary for the Cedar Rapids Division lists multiple named trains and routes including No. 72 Way Freight, No. 19 Twin City Limited, No. 7 Twin City Express, No. 47 Rockford Passenger, No. 99 Past Freight, and No. 71 Way Freight. Notes indicate east bound service to Chicago and beyond with daily limits and stop patterns, including partial passenger service between stations where trains stop.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Omaha
St. Louis
Denver
Memphis
Colorado
Springs
Peoria
Fort Worth
St. Joseph
St. Paul
Kansas ‘City
Minneapolis
Abu
Rockford
Ejerenes
Cc G. W. Railwa Thains
Joe Andjeast
Limited
Iwest
K. G
Mallieast Elde
Kansan
Bbam City Express
Dex Moines
Enat
Pm Express
Way East Side
Fielgat
Weat Aide
eNo
Chi
Ant
West Aide
Pas’ Express
Twin City
West Side
East Side
Odiwein Weat
Way
Static rail timetable fragment shows multiple G.W. Ry routes
An aged timetable lists north and south bound trains on the G. W. Ry with numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 40 51 55 64. It notes connections at Denver Junction Waverly and Dodge for western and eastern destinations including Omaha Fort Dodge and Fort.
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Denver Junction
GC. G. W
Omaha
Waverly
FE Dodge
Denver
G. W
O.G. W
Fort Dodge
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