Roosevelt Signs Resolution to Probe Rail Monopolies
President Roosevelt in Washington signs a joint resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to examine railroad discriminations and monopolies in coal and oil. He warns the plan may fail without funding and witness testimony. urges Congress to approve $50,000 to cover investigation costs.
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Washington, March
Roosevelt
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senators Debate Railroad Rate Regulation in Senate
Senators Scott of West Virginia and Clapp of Minnesota spoke on the government role in railroad rate regulation. Scott argued against government ownership and urged ample court review before voting for the rate bill. Clapp supported the bill, defending congressional authority to regulate or fix rates as a plenary power under the Constitution.
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Washington
Scott
W. Va
Clapp
Minn
Senate
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Congress
General Schofield Buried in Arlington Ceremony
In Washington the funeral for Lieutenant General John M Schofield retired and former secretary of war was held at St Johns church with the president and cabinet in attendance. Bishop Mackay Smith officiated and the church was crowded. Interment at Arlington featured military honors by an escort led by Brigadier General T H Barry.
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Washington
United States
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Spain
John M. Schofield
St. John’s Church
Mackay Smith
Senators Clash Over Court Power to Suspend Rates
Washington March 8. During Mr Clapp Minn speech on the railroad rate bill Senator Tillman pressed him on the courts power to suspend rates fixed by the commission. Clapp suggested courts power could not be interfered with, while Tillman warned of a potential confrontation if that view stands.
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Washington
Clapp
Minn
Tillman
Minnesota
Mr. Tillman
Supreme Court Reform in Face of Public Demand for Relief
The speaker warns that Congress may be constrained by judicial rulings and calls for reform of the Supreme Court, arguing that the people expect concrete relief and will demand changes to ensure resolution.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Kentucky House Passes Bill For Annual Dividends
The Kentucky House of Representatives, by unanimous vote, approved a bill requiring annual accounting and distribution by all life insurance companies operating in Kentucky. The measure aims to ensure regular dividends and financial transparency for policyholders and inspectors.
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Frankfort
Kentucky House of Representatives
Kentucky
Insurance Officials Plan Rapid Suits Over Hamilton Funds
New York March 8 Officials of the New York Life Insurance Company and legal counsel met to outline swift suits to recover nearly 1 million dollars allegedly spent by Hamilton while employed to watch legislation and taxation. Fe committee member Hiram R. Steele said Hamilton's return would accelerate action. Justice Keener and John G. Milburn discussed preparations with company lawyers as top executives held a private meeting.
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New York
Uned
Hamilton
New York Life Insurance Company
Hiram R. Steele
New York Life House
Fe Committee
New York Life T Watch
Steele
William A. Keener
Keener
John G. Milburn
Alexander E. Orr
John C. McCall
Darwin T. Kingsley
The
New York Life
Moore elected mayor of Seattle by small margin
Judge William Hickman Moore wins the Seattle mayoral race by a primary small margin of fifteen votes in a tight contest. Republican challenger John Riplinger trails badly as the rest of the ticket sails to large majorities with most wards reporting.
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Seattle
Wash
William Hickman Moore
John Riplinger
Forehead wound ends life amid love affair rumor
A bullet struck him in the forehead causing instant death. Authorities note a possible love affair as the trigger for the tragedy.
Four St Louis Officers Indicted for Bribery
A St Louis grand jury indicted four police officers on bribery charges. The named officers are Sergeant J. J. Connors and Patrolmen Edward Cantillon William J Haberstroh and Theodore Vollmer. May cover all Africa.
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St. Louis
Grand Jury
J. J. Connors
Edward Cantillon
William J. Haberstroh
Theodore Vollmer
All Africa
Sleeping Sickness Spreads Across Black Continent
The article notes sleeping sickness spreading from the early 1900s across Africa to the north shore of the Victoria Nyanza and German Africa. An estimated 200000 deaths are reported as villages on Victoria Nyanga empty and island populations perish. The disease transfers by glossina palalis fly bite, with sufferers remaining healthy for days before fever, incoherence, swollen glands, fatigue, and sleep mania ensue.
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Rica
Victoria Nyanza
German Africa
Victoria Nyanga
Woman Held For Examination In New Orleans Over Roosevelt Threat
A Philadelphia woman, Mrs W B Lewaller, sought police protection in New Orleans after claiming she would be killed if she did not assassinate President Roosevelt. She told police she was coerced by socialists in Philadelphia, fled to Houston then traveled to New Orleans. The coroner ordered her detained for examination.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt
W. B. Lewaller
Philadelphia
Central Police
Houston
Tex
Pittsburg Meeting Sets Stage For Wage Convention Action
Pittsburg March 8. Francis L. Robbins chairman of Pittsburg Coal Co has called a meeting of Pittsburg district operators to decide action at the Indianapolis general convention. Developments are expected to determine the stand of bituminous operators. Conservative operators prefer avoiding a strike and deny agreeing to higher miners wages noting it is not possible to raise wages now.
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Pittsburg
Francis L. Robbins
Dense Chicago Night Follows Daytime Smoke Impact
Chicago experienced a daytime darkness on March 8 as smoke and heavy clouds reduced visibility. Stores and offices illuminated like midwinter, streetcars ran with headlights, and traffic collisions increased while packinghouse yards halted activity for hours amid the unusual supernaturally dark day.
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Chicago
Milburn to sue McCall estate and Hamilton for recovery
John G. Milburn attorney for the New York Life Insurance trustees says lawsuits will be filed in New York courts to recover money allegedly fraudulently taken from the company by the McCall estate and Andrew Hamilton. He declines criminal proceedings, noting the district attorney handles such matters.
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Buffalo
John G. Milburn
The
New York Life Insurance Company
McCall
Andrew Hamilton
Hamilton
New York
New York City
Mr. Milburn
Railroad Telegraphers President Says Differences With Southern Amicable
In an authorized interview H. B. Perham of St. Louis president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers stated that differences with the Southern Railroad Company were being amicably resolved and adjustments were under discussion.
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Washington
H. B. Perham
St. Louis
The
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Southern Railroad Company
Austria moves toward universal suffrage in parliament
Vienna March 8 The government’s general equitable and direct suffrage bill for Austria, introduced February 23 by Premier von Frankenthal, gains broad support in the lower house after initial opposition. Nationalities clubs back the project as essential. the landed aristocracy opposes, but officials expect its passage after lengthy debate.
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Vienna
Austria
Forgery Ring Leader Confesses in South Chicago Case
Louis Longpre, engraver at Western Bank Note, admits forging the Illinois Steel company payroll checks totaling about 18000 dollars and helping to cash them with South Chicago merchants. His wife Marie Longpre is also jailed after merchants identified her cashing some checks. Several others are in custody as police withhold names.
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Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
Louis Longpre
Western Bank Note Company
Longpre
Marie
Two Women Duel Ends in Fatal Shot in Middlesboro
In Middlesboro Kentucky on March 8 a pistol duel between Mrs Alice Moore and Mrs Lucy Tucker over a long standing quarrel resulted in Frank Maden being killed by a bullet from Mrs Tucker s revolver. Mrs Moore fled down the street after a third shot pierced her clothes.
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Middlesboro
Alice Moore
Lucy Tucker
Frank Maden
Governor Admits Guilt in Missionary Massacre
In Nanching the Chinese governor concedes guilt for failing to keep peace after the Catholic missionary massacre. He has asked for personal punishment and will likely be degraded. Returning missionaries report the area quiet again.
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Shanghai
Nanching
Breakfast Luncheon or Tea Biscuits with Royal Baking Powder
A brief ad describing small hot biscuits made with Royal Baking Powder. Ready quickly before meals, best served with butter honey marmalade or jam. Promotes Royal Baking Powder Co New York as the required leavening.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Unclear Strike Threat Adjusted in Friday Deadline
The text notes that a strike was adjusted and an earlier Friday deadline announced as no longer applicable. It references ongoing negotiations and a faltering timetable without naming parties or locations.
Susan B Anthony Shows Signs Of Improvement In Pneumonia
Rochester March 8 Susan B Anthony is reported by her physician to be considerably improved from pneumonia after a restful night. Doctors now say she has a fair chance for recovery and she is resting comfortably.
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Rochester
Susan B. Anthony
Hazy OCR Note on Marek 8A and Ceresd Ferry Fees
Fragmentary text mentions Marek 8A and Ceresd with references to tax, BFS taat Cars, Lehr Ss, and Ey ris. Some phrases equal unclear conditions and fees, no clear event or outcome.
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Marek
Ceresd
Tees
Ey Ris
Ponesog Creditor Figures In Bankers Case At Brankfort
W. X Fuller & Co of Boston are named in a decedent estate matter in Brankfort. Liabilities are listed at 125,036 with assets at 50,000. The house banking committee plans a favorable report on a bill allowing national banks to loan on farm land up to half value excluding improvements.
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Ponesog
Brankfort
W. X Fuller & Co
Boston
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Market Quotations Minneapolis Wheat March 7
Wheat figures for May and July show 76% to 76% cents, Sept at 7tc. On track prices list No 1 hard 75% to 75% cents, No 1 Northern 75% cents, No 2 Northern 73 to 54 cents.
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Minneapolis
Firm Against Demands Illinois Operators Refuse Wages Increase
About 200 Illinois Coal Operators Association members met in Chicago to reject United Mine Workers demands for higher pay amid a planned April 1 strike. Delegates overwhelmingly supported speeches opposing the miners' demands, signaling a united stance against concessions and a possible nationwide split, with operators prepared for a single handed fight.
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Chicago
March
Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers’ Union
National Association of Operators
Ilinois Association
Great Britain Seeks Tariff Concessions From United States
London reports communications between Great Britain and the United States over tariff terms under the Dingley act. Britain argues for most favored nation status in return for reciprocal concessions and asserts its own lack of tariff should loan favored treatment.
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London
Great Britain
United States
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Huron, South Dakota
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