Not in Full Accord Bailey and Tillman Aveer
Washington transcript shows a Senate debate over the Interstate Commerce Commission rate bill. Clapp rejects suspending the order during court review, while Tillman Bailey press for stricter penalties and immediate compliance, sparking a sharp partisan exchange on the bill’s reach and enforcement.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clapp
Tillman Clapp
Tillman and Bailey
Tillman
Fee
Reform the Supreme Court Faces Pressure for Relief
A debate highlights concerns that Congress may need to rework court powers over rate cases and interdictory orders. Bailey and Clapp discuss limits of inherent equity powers, while a Minnesota senator warns reform is essential if the people are to obtain relief. Pneumonia deaths in Evansville mark a grim local note with five deaths in a week.
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Taiwan
Minnesota
Carolintan
Shipmer
Clapp
Pennaytvyan
fKnexr
Congress
Bailey
United States
Supreme Court
Tillman
Minneasia
Congo Reform Viewpoint From Clark University President
President Stall of Clark University comments on the Congo situation in Boston. He says the United States has a right to interfere as a leader among nations, despite no treaty rights, to defend freedom and humanity, urging Roosevelt to consider this position.
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Clark University
Congo
Boston
G.stanley Hall
Congo Reform Cssociatis
Nndé
Rent
Denby
United States
Congo Free State
Flell
Council of Nations
Leopold
Belgium
Hall
Roosevelt
Body Found in a Tree After Nitro Explosion in West Virginia
A body believed to be Werr Kerr was found lodged in a tree 700 feet from the Nitro explosion site near Williamston, following reports of laceration from the blast. Other news covers bridge construction resumes, Frank R. McLean testimony on franking, French cabinet crisis, Schwab's health, and Gen. Miles at Urbana for Decoration Day events.
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Perkersburg
W. Va
Williamston
Thia County
D. Kerr
Ohio
Werr
Miles
Urbana Urbana
Nelson A. Miles
University of Illinois
Explosion at Philadelphia Print Works Kills One Instantly
An explosion in the degreasing and extraction department at the Philadelphia Print Works on March 8 killed Adolph Friedimen instantly and severely injured five other workers. The tank contained naphtha and an explosive mixture. The accident occurred during solvent removal from leather, leaving a chaotic scene as rescue crews responded.
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Philadelphia
Adolph Friedimen
Elevator Damaged by Fire at Trane-Mississippi Elevator
The Trane Mississippi Grain Co of Omaha reported its new elevator in Cornell Bluffs sustaining partial fire damage from tar poured on the roof by workers. Loss estimated at 88000, to be covered by insurance. A separate item notes Margaret Hickay of Orleans Ill aged 50 hanged herself at the asylum. Washington reports W F Bainbridge of Iowa chosen as special customs agent at Paris succeeding Major William J Williams.
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trane-Mississippi
Trane-Mississippi Grain Company
Omaha
Worlkmen
Wersell
Raokakee
Margaret Hickay
Urleans
Ill
Ainels Eastern Hospital
Washington
March
W. FE. Bainbridge
Iowa
Amoy
China
Shaw
Customs Service
Parle
William JH. Williams
Anorher
Garden City
Cumming
Quiet Report From Chinese Legation In Beijing
The Chinese legation in the city received a cable from the foreign office in Peking stating that all is quiet in the empire and that the emperor and the empress dowager are both in excellent health.
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China
Whishington
Bis City
Foreign Office
Peiing
Electoral Reform Move Pushed by Civic Federation
National Civic Federation conference in New York ends with plans to establish a permanent department to pursue ballot reform. The group backs tighter provisions on vote buying, corporate contributions, and disclosure, while direct nominations via primaries are not adopted.
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New York
Marth &8
National Civic Federation
City Club
J. Quincy
Boston
Quincy
Pany
Department of the Civic Federation
Relief of Fosterburg Sparks Townwide Tobacco Joy
In Alton Illinois on March 8 a four horse team delivered tobacco gasoline and oil to Mosterburg a hamlet twelve miles away after roads were impassable. The town erupted with relief as residents crowded the wagon amid shouts and disorder to secure the scarce narcotic.
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Alton
Lil
Lucknow
Mosterburg
Municipal Ownership Wing Wins Tight Seattle Mayoral Race
Woh, candidate for mayor, loses by 35 votes in a razor thin Seattle contest. Judge Wickman Moore is ousted as the municipal ownership candidate, while Republican John Rip Hager trails his ticket in most wards. a few council members are elected with the majority.
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Seattle
Woh
Udge Wickman Moore
John Rip Hager
Counecilman
Stlen
Thug’s Cache Found During Hotel Demolition in New Albany
In New Albany Indiana on March 8 workmen tearing down the Franklin Hotel at Pearl and Oak streets uncovered a woman's gold watch a $5 gold piece and a silver dollar between room partitions. Behind another partition two revolvers were found.
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New Albany
Ind
Franklin Hotel
Pearl and
Oak Streets
Michigan Railway Earnings Rise in January Report
Lansing bulletin shows Michigan railroad earnings for January at 164816.67 dollars, up 402511.85 dollars or over 13 percent from January 1905. Saginaw notes John Barrie reelected president of the Michigan district of the United Mine Workers.
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Michigan Railway
Lansing
Mich
Atwood
U. Mow
Saginaw
John Barrie
Michigan
Burial of General Schofield in Arlington with full military honors
The funeral service for Lieutenant General John M. Schofield U.S. Army retired was conducted at St. John's Episcopal Church and followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery. President and officials attended as the scene noted the proximity to General Phil Sheridan and the echo of taps from an army bugler.
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Arlington
National Cemetery
Scho Hield
Phil Sheridan
Temple of Fame
Washington
Fired for Joining the Union at Irwin Mines
Pittsburg March 8 AbDone 230 miners fired at the Penn Gas Coal company mines near Irwin Pa for union activity after eight men were discharged recently joined the union. Thousands of miners in the Indiana field have faced limited organizing success though new mines emerged. A meeting at Irwin, before the international convention in Indianapolis March 18, is being sought with International President Mitchell aware of the situation.
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Pittsburg
Penn Gas Coal Company
Irwin
Invin
International
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Hallucination claim halts woman at New Orleans police
A Philadelphia woman calling herself Mrs. Lewalter sought police protection in New Orleans claiming a plot to kill President Roosevelt unless she assassinates him. She spoke rationally on most topics but was detained for psychiatric examination after alleging Socialist influence and pursuit to Houston. St. Louis cops indicted in bribery case, four officers named Connors Cantillon Haber Etroli Vollmer arrested and released on bond.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt
Webr
Lewalter
Philadelphia
Central Police
Lewader
Philadelhia
Houston
St. Louis
J. J. Connors
Edward Cantillon
William J. Haber- Etroli
Theadore Vollmer
Connors
Cantillon
Whey
Hahbertroh
Wisconsin Man Confirmed as Hong Kong Consul General
Washington dispatch reports the senate in executive session confirmed Amas P. Wider of Wisconsin as consul general at Hong Kong. Confirmation came March 8, solidifying U S diplomatic leadership in Asia.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Senate
Amas P. Wider
Coneil
Hong Kong
Senator Stone seeks higher monthly survivor pensions
Missouri Senator Stone introduces a bill to raise the monthly pension for survivors of the Mexican War from 32 to 20, while Senator Alison predicts the railroad rate bill will pass the Senate with few opposing votes. Additional items note indictments in Idaho, Minnesota Governor Johnson's tax stance, and ongoing hearings on liquor reform.
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Missouri
Alison
Senate
William Leduc
Charles Nickel
Chenoa
Hugh Jones
Fotter
Susan B. Anthony
House Committee On Judiciary
Dolliver-Hepburn
Paria
Caney
Moyer
Haywood
Stennenberg
Idaho
Caldwell
Johnson
Minnesota
Annonhera
Cordage Trust
Minneapolis
Con Dessors
Philadelphia
National Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association
Washington
Ceremony of Princess Ena Converts to Catholic Faith
The March conversion ceremony of Princess Ena of Battenberg to Roman Catholicism occurred at Miramar Palace chapel before her marriage to King Alfonso. Bishop Grindle presided as witnesses including Premior Moret and Jeimke of Alba. The event moved the royal party and was followed by baptism, a Mass, and a Te Deum.
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Spain
Enna of Battenberg
Alfonsa
Palaca
Miramar
Robert Grindle
Esa
Mattendeng Worthiglwn
Premior Moret
Jeimke
Alba
Boutrien
Henry of
Ean
Ena
Kling Alfonso
Mun
Brinille
Holy Catholic Apostolic Roman Church
Yeon
Trent
Vatican
Aperance
Kina Hastenea
Lattin
Satan
Oath of Renunciation at Princess Kina Hastenea Baptism
In Sioux City March 8 P. Sawer, attorney, nominated for mayor by the Republican convention. He pledges to suppress public gambling and support party goals as the ceremony includes the Catholic conversion rites and baptism details for Princess Kina Hastenea.
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Sioux City
P. A. Sawer
Republican City Convention
Savings bank formed in Sioux City in early March
State News in Brief reports Town State Savings Bank organized at Sioux City with capital of 50,000 dollars. Burlington begins March1 with big deals, real estate transfers totaling about 77,000 dollars. February sees 16 death certificates filed in Keokuk, and January starts a crackdown on drug stores in Forest City amid informers and reformers. A Des Moines fight costs an eye, dynamite injures a Mason City worker, and a Manson robbery nets 40 dollars. Other items cover a forestry appointment at Ames, Iowa farm policy lobbying, and various local incidents and legal notes.
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H. P. Baker
Forestry Department of Own State College At
Ames
United States Forestry Service
Students' Volunteer Movement Maat net travel offer
Nashville, Tenn. Feb 28 to May 4. Rock Island offers one fare plus $2.00 from points on its line to Nashville and return for the great meeting. Tickets go on sale Feb 28 to 27 with return limit of Mar. 15. For information, see agent John G. Palmer Cedar Rapids Iowa. Chicago Great Western lowers colonist rates to western provinces and western states. Tickets on sale Feb 11 to Apr 7. For details contact agent East Waterloo Iowa.
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Tann
Rock Island
Tiekata
Hmit of Mar. Ltd
Negreat Dewel
Jno
G. Palmer
Pastenger
Cedar Rapiis
Iowa
Chicago Great Western Railway
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Arizona
British Columubia
California
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Idaho
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Nevada
Oregon
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Washington
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Lowa
Mystery of a Death in the Seine Strands Woman
Paris reports a floating body in the Seine identified by embroidered initials Ethel A Brow and rings. Police note a five inch neck wound and suspect death could be accident or foul play while seeking U S authorities for relief.
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Ethel A
Clare
School for Military Officers at Madigon Opens in Capitol
The School for Military Officers in Madison opened in the assembly chamber with Major W. A. Shituk and Captain W. Jinlson among the reviewing officers. Afternoon exercises featured speech by Central Charlie King and written examinations. The academy starts today and will run for two days.
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Wisconsin
Assembly
Capitol
Scilresses
W. A. Shituk
U.S
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