Cartoon Reference Highlights Senate Rowing Over Reform
Washington notes discuss a South Carolina senator THiman criticizing railroad and coal interests. The piece cites Jerome and Spooner cartoon references, Judge Humphrey’s reef packers ruling, and debates on constitutional limits, reform, and political contributions.
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Washington
Railway and Coal Trust
Thiman
Senate
Ptions
Paraker
Bailey
Tillman
Humphrey
Reef Packers
Hiw
Jerome
Tilman
Spooner
Wisconsin
Politician Grudges and Legal Debate Highlight Packers Case
Attorney General questions hoist by peers and division in the packers case. Tillman and Foraker spar over punishment of corporations and officers while senators clash on procedures. In other news, a brakeman died after being struck by a construction train, and several local incidents involve accidental shootings and a man injured by a loaded shotgun.
Ouster Suit Ends Hearing in New York Oil Case
Missouri seeks to oust Standard Oil and allied companies in a restraint of trade case. Testimony shows difficulties in securing witnesses and service, including attempts to reach John D Rockefeller. Principal witness H M Wilford described memory issues amid the Standard Oil epidemic proceedings.
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Missouri
New York
Commonwealth
Standard Oil Company
Tadiana
Waters-Pierce Oi Vampany
Republic Oi Company
Vieners Hadley
Hadley
John D. Rockefelter
Standard Oi Company
John D. Rockefeller
H. M. Wilford
Stirred by Two Women Evangels Stir Waterford Revival
Mary Carroll an Irish 23 year old and Anna Monk a 22 year old Detroit girl have stirred Waterford Michigan and surrounding areas with two weeks of revival meetings. Crowds of all ages and denominations attend the Waterford school house each night and many listeners kneel in prayer as the two women preach with direct simple messages. Carroll attends the Episcopal church and was moved by John M Nell revivals, while Monk grew up in the German Evangelical church and was influenced by Detroit Newell meetings two to three years ago.
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Whierford
Mich
Mary
Episcopal Church
John M. Nell
Anna
Newell
Detroit
Man Marries After Roumanian Threats From Far Away
In Vincennes Indiana on March 28 Nick Becker a Romanian employed at National Rolling Mills wed Miss Jennie Goldring after a week of courtship with Rev G E Bennett officiating. A former lover in Roumania warned she would shoot him if he wed again and Becker said she may sail to confront him. He previously faced similar threats and letters from a former betrothed. In political briefings Washington reported Senate and House activity including tariff debates and an executive session. Local Boonville Indiana man pleaded guilty to embezzling 4100 from a building and loan, and Ohio liquor tax measures advanced in Columbus along with manslaughter conviction in a separate case. Weather reports note washed-out tracks near Agnesville Wisconsin on the St Paul line.
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Ind
Roumania
Nick Becker
National Rolling Mills
G. E. Bennett
Jennie Goldring
Becker
Old Country
Sissht
Wom
OFJ
Acquisit 8
Meresmit
Senate
House
Washington
Missouri Volunteers
Alls Not Yet Lost Penna Suggests Arbitration
The Indiana coal dispute conference broke after three hours with no wage agreement. Two proposals were offered: restore the 1908 scale or keep the present scale with conditions. Miners demand restoration. operators oppose raises. Pennsylvanian Penna urged arbitration and broader discussion. Adjournment was taken without a vote.
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J. H. Winder
Clairman
Danville
J. C. Kelsem
Phil Penna
Indiana
H. N. Taylor
Mmoss
A.L. Chapman
Ohio
Lewis
Wilson
National Organization
H. C. Cerry
We Sllinois
William Green
Wellington O'Conner
I.L. Robbins
Western Pennsylvania
Penna
Poisoning mystery deepens as insane man sought
In St Charles Alabama a new twist emerges in the poisoning death of Mrs Anderson. detectives wire Chicago chief Collins to locate a rumored insane young man seen near the Anderson home two weeks earlier. authorities pursue suspected knowledge of the affair amid disputed poisOn reports and post mortem steps.
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Sarch
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Collins
Chicago
Youn
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Gordon
Plorthigbatert Pharaney School
Mompstead
Mes
Stite
Post-Merlens
Des Moines Man Seeks U S Citizenship Renunciation
Otto C Heggen of Des Moines Iowa asks President to annul his naturalization claiming the constitution is now interpreted differently. The White House referred the letter to the State Department which says no statute for renunciation exists and cannot act. The department suggests seeking relief in court.
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Washington
Otto C.heghen
Des’ Moines
United States
Klas
Hwegtgen
Executive Department
Heggen
Merger Plan Aims for Continuous Electric Trolley Line
A.B. Smith of Hartland Wisconsin, representing Chicago Kenosha and Milwaukee Electric Railway, announced plans to create a continuous electric trolley line from Green Bay Wisconsin to Cincinnati Ohio. He said traffic arrangements are in place and negotiations with Indiana traction firms continue for a merger of freight and passenger operations. The Chicago to Kenosha segment is to be constructed first.
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Cincinnati
Kenosha
A. B. Smith
Hartland
Nh Kenosha
Chicago, Kenosha and Milwaukee Eiectrie Railway Company
Smith
I Green Bay
Riot at National Theater in Bucharest injures hundreds
Romanian students rioted at the National Theater over a play in French. Revolvers fired, cavalry charged, 250 riders and 150 soldiers injured, two officers later died. Gendarmes pursued demonstrators, breaking into homes to arrest occupants. Meanwhile in Iowa, efforts for a state wide primary died in the House after Senate rejection. Willie Hoppe won the world championship at 18 inch balkline, Dougherty and Gardner fought to a draw in Milwaukee.
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National Theater
Bucharest
Roumoania
Fouce
Armen
Tariff shifts and bank closures ripple nation
The outline cites an 18 percent tariff duty, a closure of The First National Bank of West Peak, and widespread effects on U S imports. It notes memorials for General Joseph Wheeler in Atlanta, a Moroccan conference text prep, flooding near Springfield Ohio, emigration trends, and political renomination in Kansas. A Chita court martian death sentence for postal officials, Berlin cabinet rumors, and other scattered items are listed.
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First National Bank of West
Pex
Bridgeteman
Albany
United States
Joseph Wheeler
W. A. Callerhead
Pattison
Ola
Inte Johann
New Yorke
Kane
Rates in Minnesota Compared With Other States at Northwestern Hearing
At the Minnesota state capitol hearing before the state railroad and warehouse commission, Chicago and Northwestern officials argued for reductions in Minnesota freight rates. Key witness C. C. Johnson, Northwestern traffic chief from Winona, cited tariffs relative to Iowa Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and South Dakota, noting Minnesota volumes and routes from Winona Mankato and Rochester. He claimed current rates favored Winona while proposed cuts would affect western reach and overall prosperity.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
State Capitol
State Commission
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Trafic Department
Northwestern Road
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Lynde
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Johnson
Iowa
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Wisconsin
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Tarif
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Rochester
Mankore
Jonson
Manknote
Mankato
Minnesota
Tlinois
TS. J. Shevewell
Northwesten Rand
Two Safes Blown in Philippi Post Office Robbery
Burglars used nitro glycerine to blast safes in the Philippi Barbour county post office and the Vill Ppi Willing Company. They escaped with some cash and a large registered mail bundle including two packages to Citizens National Bank said to total $5,000. Bank officials would not disclose the packages’ amount. Police seek leads. In Des Moines, Charles O. Tolly, independent candidate for mayor, claims election irregularities and voter coercion by Republican judges in multiple precincts.
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Wheeling
W. Va
vhiIppi
Philippi
Barbour County
Cli'zans National Bank
Nes Moines
Maroh
Charles O. Tolly
Tanver
Castelane Divorce Hearing Postponed Again
Paris March 28 The adjourned Castellane divorce hearing scheduled for March 31 has been postponed to April 28 due to the absence of Countess Anna at Tsaritz and because Count Bout is engaged in an election campaign.
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Castelane
Paris
Castellane
Anna Ut Tsiartitz
Boutis
Treasury Shortfall in Tana County Officials Named
A Treasury report from Columbus dated March 28 details an examination of Tana county offices revealing $6,046.50 allegedly taken from the public treasury by local officers. The finding notes a total shortfall of $6,949.50, implicating county officials in the loss.
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Treasury
Columbus
Tana County
Rioting Youths Freed After Court Arraignment
Springfield youths arrested during recent riots walk free after Judge Miller remits fines and costs citing outrage over the jury recommendation. Citizens condemn the outcome as a farce while officials defend compassion in light of the youths' age. London racing notes speed to Lincolnshire prism and a canyon city coroner's verdict clears Denver wreck negligence as not willful.
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Cote
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Rio Grande
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Lively
Ac Swallows
Armaga For Japan Tremendous Merchant Marine Built In Shipyards
Consul General Rodgers reports from Shanghai on Japan growth in merchant marine and shipbuilding. He notes Japan plans large river traffic on the Yangtze and smaller waterways, with ports like Huangchow and Soochow active. Shanghai to be Chinese base. Kobe and Moji major depots. Officials anticipate rival Pacific routes from Kongkong to Australia via Manila. Shipyards press tonnage, repairing and adapting vessels as Japan escalates maritime activity.
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Japan
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New York Globe
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Soochow
Hoochow
Ike Ningpu
China
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Moji
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Australia
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Orient
Great Iles
College President bans tobacco at Athion College
Athion Mich special report says college president Dickie will suspend operations of the Arimatene brigade for tobacco use. He warns students paying tuition that those who smell of tobacco at my desk will have their money returned and face further action.
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Arimatene Brigade
Dickle
Athion College
Athion, Mich
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
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Dickie
Erimatone Brigade
Illinois Central Eastbound and Northbound Train Schedules
Illinois Central timetable lists eastbound passenger trains from Waterloo to Fort Dodge Omaha and beyond with details for trains 91 through 95, including connections to Sioux City and Dubuque. Northbound trains 402 through 492 operate between Saint Paul, Albert Lea, Chicago, and other points, with a Chicago sleeper from Waterloo. All trains run daily except Sundays where noted.
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Sioux City Limited
Omy
Dodge
Bsioux City
Omeba Rian
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Weaterloo
Waterloo
St Paul
Chicago
Albert Lea
Cedar Rapids Division Rail Timetable Excerpt
Railway timetable for the Cedar Rapids Division lists east and westbound trains with limited stops. Notable services include Mo. 20 Chicago and St Louis Limited, No. 46 Chicago and Burlington, No. 8 St Louis Mail and Express, and No. 18 Twin City Limited. Freight and way freight services operate daily or on Sundays with varying stop patterns. The excerpt shows irregular OCR errors and unclear spellings but preserves key train names and schedules.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Omaha
State
Denver
Diempble
Colorado Springs
Peoria
Fort Worth
St. Joep
Et Yeal
Kansan City
Minneapolis
Chicago and
St. Louis
Important
Dally
Sibem
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St. Louis Mail
Press
Important Pointe
Way
Bunday
West Bound
Twin City Limited
Important Pointe Odly
Molly
Sss
Iwin City Express
Rockford
Sun
Rail connections at Waverly clarify westbound routes
The notice details connections from Waverly on the C. G. W. Ry No 64 to Denver Fret via C. G. W. No 4, and the No 6 line joining Waverly to Fort Dodge for all points west, outlining westbound service routes and transfers.
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Denver
C.G. W
Fort Dodge
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