Capital City Railways Face Old Passenger Rates Case
Nebraska railroad commission upheld Union Pacific claim allowing old fares from eastern Nebraska to Sidney via the Colorado bend under interstate traffic rules. The 1903 Holmes decision and Lehigh Valley case support were noted, but a later ruling shifts the commission’s view, prompting possible action by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Nebrraska Railway Commission
United States Supreme Court
Holmes
Union Pacific Railroad
Nebraska
Sidney
Colorado
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
U. S
Railroad Commission
Union Pacific
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroads Yet Silent on 2-Cent Fare Law Plans
Railroad officials in Lincoln have not revealed any plan to challenge the 2-cent fare law. Sources say a legal contest is still possible, possibly in a more populous state, to test the law's reach and impact.
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Lincoln
Interstate travel rates and local fare practices draw ire
Travelers report western railroads refuse local rates on interstate trips, despite ICA rulings that through rates cannot exceed local sums. Roads halt baggage at small border stations to block fare savings, causing delays and traveler trouble.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Through and Local Rates for Omaha to Denver and Haigler
The through rate from Omaha to Denver is $16.15 while routing via Haigler lowers the fare to $12.58 under the 2-cent fare law. From Omaha to Deadwood the spread is $17.05 versus $13.91. The state railway commission doubts enforceable rules for relief to travelers, and railroad men report no moves to adjust interstate tariffs to match local rates.
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Omaha
Denver
Haigler
Neb
Deadwood
State Railway Commission
Railroads defer to commission on freight miles question
In Nebraska the railways lie low and show deference to the railroad commission until the attitude on freight miles is known. The main issue centers on freight charges and will dictate the lines' mood and actions.
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Nebraska
Railroad Commission
Governor Requisition Seeks Return of Edward Levigne
Governor Sheldon orders the return of Edward Levigne from Iowa on a forgery charge. Levigne is in custody in Sioux City awaiting transfer for trial. Sheriff H S Peterson of Red Willow County has gone to bring him back to Nebraska. Levigne is one of three men captured at the scene of their crime.
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Sheldon
Edward Levigne
Iowa
Levigne
Sioux City
H. S. Peterson
Red Willow County
Nebraska
Nebraska to Buy Idaho Bonds for School Fund
State Treasurer L. G. Brian announced that the Nebraska permanent school fund has purchased Idaho 4 percent bonds totaling 279000 dollars. The public says the deal saves about 5500 dollars in broker commissions, funding the schools rather than lining a broker’s pockets.
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L. G. Brian
Brian
Boise
Idaho
Nebraska Permanent School Fund
State Board of Lands and Funds
Nebraska
Railroad Commission Works To Aid Small Towns
The railroad commission shows its effectiveness as it gains attention in Nebraska. Marion in Red Willow County, a small town near Denbury, sought a local station and agent. After a local citizen contacted Commissioner Clarke, the commission prompted Burlington to investigate and promise an agent within forty eight hours.
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Railroad Commission
Burlington Road
Marion
Denbury
Red Willow
Clarke
Holdrege
Railroad
Secretary Junkin Answers in $85,000 Kearney Case
The state suit argues the legislature faked adjournment to limit the governor’s five day veto window. It contends Gov Sheldon’s veto timing was outside five weekdays, risking the measure becoming law without signature. The secretary of state records show the bill reached Junkin April 10, six days after fictitious adjournment.
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Supreme Court
Kearney State Normal School
Sheldon
Attorney General’s Office
Journal of the House
Senate
Kearney
Junkin
Secretary of State
Local Towns Demand Faster Trains and Agents
Complaints to the commission highlight regular local needs as fast trains rush through small towns without slowing. Residents call for improved service and station agents to avoid delays and neglected towns. Railroad men say officials may tire of pressure yet insist trunk lines require these conditions.
Power to the Commission Compels Rail Connections
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed North Carolina railroad regulators may require a line to adjust schedules to connect with trains on other lines. Atlantic Coast Line contested an order to connect at Selma at 2 15 p m, arguing it needed a special train. The high court ruled the order affects regulation, not rates, and is valid.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Railroad Commissioners
North Carloina
Natate
Justice White
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Commission of North
Liquors to be destroyed in Kansas after ouster actions
A Topeka dispatch reports Kansas will auction off and then destroy liquor seized in brewers ouster cases. Attorney General Fred Jackson signals future steps with district court actions to remove and smash bottles and containers, with proceeds aiding court costs.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Fred Jackson
Arkansas
Woman Wipes Out Family in Providence Home
Mrs Louisa Holden of Providence Rhode Island shot and killed her husband Lee Holden then fatally wounded her fifteen year old son Louis Williams before killing herself. The tragedy occurred at the Holden home where the family was well known. The couple had been married about five years with a prior divorce.
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Louisa Holden
Providence
R. L
Lee S. Holden
Louis A. Williams
Judge Refuses to Sign Order for Thaw Trial Exhibits
Justice Fitzgerald in New York Superior Court declined to sign an order transferring custody of the Thaw trial exhibits to A. Russel Peabody. Peabody, Thaw's regular attorney, sought delivery of all defense exhibits including letters presented to the lunacy commission. The exhibits remain with the court clerk hosting the trial venue.
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Justice Fitzgerald
Superior Court of
New York
A. Russel Peabody
Thaw
Peabody
Austro Hungarian Delegation Named for Hague Peace Conference
Delegates named for the Hague peace conference include Privy Councillor Morey von Koos mere Baron von Machio and Professor Heinrich Lammasch as principal Austro Hungarian representatives. Naval delegate Rear Admiral Haus and military delegate Major General Baron von Gieslingen are assigned as well.
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the Hague
Morey von Koosmere
Baron von Machio
Heinrich Lammasch
Hague
Salt Lake City Street Car Strike Settled Demands Granted
Citizens announce a settlement of the Salt Lake City street car strike as the workers’ demands are granted following local efforts. No further details are provided.
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Salt Lake City
Not Quite a Billion in Appropriations Report
A report by Thomas P. Cleaves and James S. Court details last session appropriations totaling $920,798,143 with contracts for future public works of $67,934,394. River and harbor improvements exceed $49,000,000 while naval projects approach $16,000,000.
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Congress
Thomas P. Cleaves
Senate Committee On Appropriations
James S. Court
House Committee On Appropriations
Entombed Miners Rescued After Weeklong Struggle
Seven Berwind-White Coal miners trapped by a water flood at No. 28 mine Foastwell near Johns town Pa were reached on Tuesday after being entombed since April 26. Exhausted and weakened they were kept underground until the mine could be drained. Rescuers Stiney Rodon and Charles Ream cut through fifty feet of water-filled heading to reach them.
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Berwind-White Coal Company
Foastwell
Johnstown
Stiney Rodon
Charles Ream
Mellen to See President Over Railroad Matters
President Charles S. Mellen and Vice-President T. E. Brynes of the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad are in Washington and will call on President Roosevelt to discuss railroad matters. Mellen refused to discuss details beyond an appointment to meet the president.
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Charles S. Mellen
T. E. Brynes
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Washington
Roosevelt
Hill Named Dean at Cornell College of Arts and Sciences
The Cornell University executive committee ratified Albert Ross Hill as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to replace Walter F. Wilcox whose resignation takes effect in June. Hill becomes professor of philosophy of education and previously taught at the University of Nebraska and the University of Missouri where he was dean of the teachers college.
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Dr. Hill
Cornell
Council Board of Trustees
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Albert Ross Hil
College of Arts and Sciences
Walter F. Wilcox
Professor Hill
Dean Hill
University of Nebraska
University of Missouri
Teachers’ College
Kansas Wheat Crop Condition Report Reveals 84 Percent
Secretary Coburn releases a meticulous analysis based on 1,000 observers across Kansas. Of 6,289,000 acres planted, about 300,000 have been abandoned, leaving 84 percent in condition. The report summarizes statewide wheat health and regional variations.
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Kansas
Coburn
Reward for a Confession in Brownville Raid
A movement in Brownville Texas seeks a $10 000 reward funded by public subscription. The prize would go to any soldier or officer of the Twenty fifth Infantry who confesses participation in the Brownville raid last August or provides names and evidence to convict those involved.
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Brownville
Tex
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Robber Beats Storekeeper in St Louis. $25 Stolen
Miss Annie Pfeffer was beaten unconscious in her small store in a rural district near St Louis after refusing a robber’s demand for money. The assailant fled with $25 and Miss Pfeffer, now in critical condition at the city hospital, has identified Charles Taylor as her attacker. police have him in custody.
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Annie Pfeffer
St. Louis
Miss Pfeffer
Charles Taylor
Iron Workers Strike Across San Francisco Area
Seven thousand iron trades workers will strike, with four thousand in San Francisco and the rest around San Francisco Bay. Arbitration talks came too late to halt the plan.
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The
Iron Trades Council
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
Phelps seeks Ohio injunction against Standard Oil firms
George H. Phelps files in Findlay common pleas court to enjoin Standard Oil and subsidiaries from doing business in Ohio. Independent producers back the move and offer a bond of 100000 dollars.
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George H. Phelps
Common Pleas Court
Findlay
Standard Oil Company
Ohio
Phelps
Bryan Receives Reception in Bangor Wisconsin
Telegram notes say W. J. Bryan was feted at a reception in Bangor Missouri. Covington Tennessee experienced a wind and electrical storm. The London imperial conference discussed tariff preference.
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W. J. Bryan
Bangor
Covington
Tenn
London
President Roosevelt Opens Jamestown Tercentennial
President Roosevelt attends the Jamestown tercentennial opening in Norfolk with foreign dignitaries and governors of states. He reviews the vast international fleet on Hampton Roads, delivers a speech, and calms crowd disturbances urging decorum for the safety of women and children.
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Norfolk
Roosevelt
America
United States Army
Hampton Roads
Syliph
Exposition Grounds
H. St. George Tucker
Old Virginia
Mr. Tucker
Virginia
Four Miners Die in Black Diamond Mine Explosion
Four miners were killed and nine badly injured when a blast on the sixth level of the Morgan slope at Pacific Coast company’s Black Diamond mine, twenty five miles from Seattle on the Columbia and Puget Sound railway, followed a cave in that sent gas through the working room. Forty men were waiting to be lowered into the mine. thirteen had alighted when the explosion occurred.
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Black Diamond
Pacific Coast Company
Seattle
Wash
Columbia and
Puget Sound
Train Collision Fatalities and Injuries in Eden MD
Engineer John Phillips died in the Eden collision between a passenger and freight train on the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk line. Fireman B P Bennett suffered severe head lacerations, while Conductor J B Sturgisal sustained back and hip injuries. Two trainmen were seriously hurt.
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John Phillips
New York, Philadelphia ,& Norfolk Railroad
Eden
B. P. Bennett
J. B. Sturgisal
Beaten and Left on Track in Pittsburgh Horror
Frank Driska forty two was beaten into unconsciousness and placed on a railroad track where a locomotive ran over him cutting off both legs and one arm. He later regained consciousness at a Pittsburgh hospital and told his account of the assault.
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Frank Driska
Pittsburg
Driska
Farm Hands Scarce Across Northwest
St Paul dispatch reports a severe shortage of farm hands in the northwest with farmers offering thirty to forty dollars per month for help.
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St. Paul, Minn
Northwest
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Mellen
Jamestown
Ery
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