Proposed compromise on fare bill collapses in Minnesota
St. Pauls April 3 The much talked compromise on the 2-cent passenger fare bill fails as railroads and legislature clash. The plan would have extended mileage books and reduced commodity rates but the offered terms disappointed the roads. Northern lines like the Great Northern Soo and Northern Pacific resist drastic changes promising tougher action ahead.
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St. Pauli
Railway and Warehouse Commission
Great Northern
Soo
Northern’ Pacific
Southern roads reject adjusted rates and special ticket offers
The discussion notes Southern railways would not accept alignment with Northern roads rates. They dismissed a 2-cent return ticket proposal and a 2000 mile book at $40 with $10 rebate. Withdrawal of pending suits was not mentioned in the offer, as in the original proposal.
Striking Brewery Workers Mull Proposal in St Louis
In St Louis on April 3 the executive committees of local brewery unions, now on strike, met to study the brewery owners propositions. If agreed the strikers are expected to be allowed to return to work immediately.
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St. Louis
No More Prize Fights Scheduled in Minneapolis
Governor Johnson informed Hennepin County Sheriff A W Dreger that the city’s so called athletic exhibitions were prize fights and state laws do not permit them. Five exhibitions planned to occur soon are canceled.
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Minneapolis
Johnson
A. W. Dreger
Hennepin County
Minnesota
Painters and Decorators Union Strike Dwindles in Columbus
In Columbus on April 3, about 300 union painters and decorators on strike report 200 have returned to work after contracts were signed with employers. Two major firms refuse to sign the scale and plan to push for an open shop.
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Columbus
Painters and Decorators’ Union
Harriman Denies Raising Funds for Roosevelt Campaign
The letter from E. H. Harriman to Sitney Webster claims Harriman helped raise 200000 dollars for the New York Republican effort at Roosevelt's request. The transcript includes Harriman defending his actions and detailing meetings with Treas urer Bliss and Senator Depew, and discusses party factional tensions and endorsements in the 1905-06 era.
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Vaghin
New York
E. H. Harriman
Persigent
Roosevelt Letter Sparks 1905 Insurance Inquiry
A sensational letter dated December 1905 surfaces in New York, written by B. Harrowside and sent to Sidney We of York. The writer seeks guidance on insurance matters and mentions printed testimony and confusion about his stance. The exchange hints at political meddling ahead of the 1904 election and a request to travel to Washington.
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Roosevelt
Hyde
Ryan
Belmont
Morton
Equitable Board
State Trust ‘Company
Morton Trust Company
Shoe and Leather Bank
Bank of Commerce
Elihu Root
New York
Sidney We
York
B. H. Harrowside
Fifer
New York State
Ruef Appointee Removed as San Francisco Secretary
The San Francisco board of supervisors voted to drop its secretary Senator George B. Kean, a Ruef appointee. Supervisor Gallagher led the resolution with all members voting in favor except Tinetto and ONeill, both appointed by Mayor Schmitz and not implicated in corruption charges. The board then stated it would sever ties with Ruef, noting Kean was a Ruef man.
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San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
George B. Kean
Ruef
Gallagher
Kean
Tinetmoe
O'Neill
Schmitz
Roosevelt in Syndicate Buys Bullion Mine Option
A. R. Roosevelt of New York, a president’s cousin, secured an option on the Bullion gold mine near Holy Terror. He will dispatch an expert to appraise the property. Roosevelt is said to represent a syndicate of Eastern men including the president. The Bullion mine is highly regarded by local mining men in the Hills.
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Keystone
M. D
A. R Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Holy Terror
Omaha grain promoter dies by suicide at home
A. B. Jaquith, a nine cent grain commission man and early promoter of the Omaha firm, shot and killed himself at his residence in Omaha. Authorities attribute the death to self-inflicted action caused by discouragement over recent adverse transactions. He was forty six years old.
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Omaha
A. B. Jaquith
Ninent Grain Commission
Congressmen in jail as grand jury delays murder case
Baton Rouge report notes Representative George K after months in jail on murder indictment. The case, upheld by the supreme court, will keep him imprisoned until another grand jury can be summoned to address the entire matter.
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Baton Rouge, la
George K
Supreme Court
New York Poolroom Raids Uncover Massive Profits
District Attorney Jerome reviews seized books from raids on poolrooms in lower Broadway and 112 Fulton street. Records show five Fulton street operators earned over 20 000 weekly and an annual profit of about 250 000 with patron capital. Names of prominent patrons linked to the illegal network are to be made public in forthcoming proceedings.
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New York
Lower Broadway
Fulton Street
Jerome
Ano
Captain Swift Convicted of Inattention to Duty
Captain William Swift, commander of the battleship Connecticut, was found guilty by a Norfolk court martial of inattention and neglect of duty after the grounding near Culebra on January 13. The Navy announced suspension for nine months and a reduction of pay for five numbers, with details reviewed by the Navy Department.
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Washington
Willam Swift
Connecticut
Culebra
Norfolk
Navy Department
Newberry
Swift
Iuattacencon
Chicago Youths Arrested for Fire on Sleeping Boy
Three youths aged twelve to fourteen were arrested in Chicago for setting fire to the clothes of Michael Lacoco, a year old, while he slept in a hallway. They tried a match then used alcohol from a drug store to drench the clothing, waking Lacoco and causing him to flee bleeding and unconscious. He was hospitalized in serious condition.
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Chicago
Michael Lacoco
Lester Hall
Leonard
James White
Lacoco
Wrist Shotends in Saloon Slaying Case
Jacob C Best son of a Milwaukee liquor magnate died from a gunshot wound after a quarrel in a Racine saloon. J W Dillon who fired is jailed and denies the deed. A dying statement and alibi notes from witnesses point to Dille as the shooter.
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Racine, Wis
Jacob c. Best
Whales
Milwaukee
J. W. Dillon
Best
Dille
Orders trial to proceed in Standard Oil rebates case
Judge Landis of the United States court orders the trial to proceed after rejecting Standard Oil’s motion to dismiss the case charging illegal rebates. The government’s indictments are considered sufficient, and the court did not accept the defense view of the evidence.
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Landia
United States Court
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