Interstate Commerce Report Details Rail Rebates and Falsified Ledgers
The Interstate Commerce Commission's fifteenth annual report to Congress condemns criminal methods by railway officials and shippers that foster discrimination. It cites falsified ledgers, concealed rebates to favored firms, and weak enforcement under current law, urging revised, workable regulation and broader carrier book inspection to curb abuses.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Iittle
Apae
Oe Soramtete
Railway i
Ting Wame
Tate
Dryden Wins New Jersey Senate Nomination in Nineteenth Ballot
John F. Dryden of Newark, president of the Prudential Insurance Company, was nominated by New Jersey Republicans to succeed the late General Sewell. On the nineteenth ballot he won exactly 32 votes, defeating Stokes and Griggs. caucus action binds and joint ballots give Dryden assured election.
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Trenton
N. J
General Sewell
John F. Dryden
Newark
Prudential Insurance Company
Dryden
Stokes
Cumberland County
United States
John W. Griggs
Gardner
David Baird
Camden
Barker Gummere
Mercer
Messrs. Dryden
Griggs
Attacking Howard Alibi in Frankfort Trial
In Frankfort today William Sanderlin testified Beverly White claimed Jim Howard coerced a trip to kill Goebel and that he and his brother would spend to free Howard. Hotel witnesses placed Howard away from the hotel. Roberson and Poore’s alibis were contradicted. Defense efforts to pin the shooting on Youtsey and Dr Johnson were weakened by witnesses. The State’s rebuttal closes as sur-rebuttal may push case into next week.
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Frankfort
Jim Howard
William Sanderlin
Owsley County
Beverly White
Howard
Goebel
John
Board of Trade
Roberson
Poore
Henry Youtsey
W. R. Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Jackson County
Alarm at Chilpancingo earthquake distraught city
A tremor hit Chilpancingo yesterday afternoon causing panic in the streets of the Mexican city. Official counts show 614 houses were destroyed in the two quakes, excluding government buildings. Fear remains and many residents flee to other towns.
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Mexico City
Chilpancingo
Omctal
Convention drills confidence after $20000 transfer amid UMWA probe
A note from Capital National Bank cashier confirms $20000 moved from Secretary Pearce funds to the United Mine Workers of America. Delegates applaud as President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson express thanks, pledging to defend integrity while acknowledging fault and calls for further scrutiny. The convention adjourns for the afternoon.
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Capital National Bank
Pearce
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Churchman
Ryan
van Horn
Mitchell
Prince Henry of Prussia to Bring Jewels for US Visit
Berlin dispatch describes Admiral Prince Henry selecting fifty gifts for Americans including diamond set boxes and monogrammed items for Miss Alice Roosevelt and the President. Expect a jeweled bracelet for Miss Roosevelt and a hunting gun for the President, with secrecy about other gifts. The prince’s US tour includes New York, Washington, Chattanooga and Boston, with special guard details and Sunday plans to avoid travel.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Prince Henry
Robley D. Evans
Alice Roosevelt
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Boston
New York
America
Grant
Riverside Park
Washington
Fort Myer
Washington Barracks
Great National Park
Chickamauga
Prince Henry's Chattanooga Visit Plans Advance
Washington reports Emperor William approved the reception committee's early plans for Prince Henry's journey. Work focuses on railroad contracts for a six car special train with one car for the prince, portions of press space, and distributing time among regions as the visit proceeds into the South.
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Washington
Emperor Willam
Prince Henry
Local Arrangements for Prince Henry of Prussia Visit
Col. C E Wilson to Governor Durbin led planning for a formal German color ribbon invitation and a dignified program in Indianapolis. A broad committee including the Maennerchor, Mayor Bookwalter, the governor and trade groups will shape events. approval from the German embassy is expected. The prince may visit late February or early March after stopping in Cincinnati and viewing monuments, with strict security and no expected military escort.
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Col. C. E. Wilson
Durbin
Prince Henry
Prussia
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Maennercher
Louis Urr
John P. Frenzel
Fred J. Mack
Bookwaiter
Board of Trade, Commercial Club
Washinon
Cincinnati
Washington
Hill
Woman Murdered Near White Plains Home
The body of Mrs Isabella Allen of White Plains was found in bushes near her home. She had been battered and mutilated, last seen alive yesterday on a lonely road. Police suspect robbery and assault after an attack on a single mother supporting five children.
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New York
Isabella Allen
White Plains
Danish West Indies Treaty Authority Cabled to Washington
Danish Minister at Washington D Brun authorized to sign away the Danish West Indies. The cable says the treaty will be sent to the Senate for prompt ratification, with expectation of quick approval.
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Copenhagen
Washington
United Mine Workers Exonerate Mitchell and Wilson
The investigation by the Mine Workers committee finds no foundation for Mollie Meredith's charges against President John Mitchell and Secretary Treasurer W B Wilson. The panel endorses officers' actions during the Pearce case and rejects allegations of financial misconduct, noting postage expenditures in 1899 and dismissing a claimed $1000 kickback.
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Mitchell
Wilson
Miss Meredith
John Mitchell
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Mollie Meredith
W. D. van Horn
van Horn
J. C. Heenan
W. D. Ryan
Ryan
The
Miss Mollie Meredith
Pearce
James C. Heenan
W. H. Haskins
Lynch
Richard Gilbert
J. D. Wood
William Dodds
Lawrence Love
T. D. Nicholls
Meredith
Resolutions Reported At Miners Meeting Defeats Foreign Language Printing
Morning session heard partial report from resolutions committee. Two pages of Mine Workers Journal in Slavic for foreign element were defeated. Foreign language printing and verbatim convention report distribution failed. Roosevelt irrigation policy supported for public lands. Debate over excluding guard workers for coal firms from the union prevailed in a split decision. Interruption as Ben Tillett spoke.
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Roosevelt
Ben Tillett
Count De Neufchateau Charged in Steel Fraud Plot
Chicago January report claims Charles Jules Francois alias Count De Neufchateau conspired to steal 200000 tons of steel from the American Steel and Wire Company. He sought to buy at a fraction of price claiming French army credentials and secret mission. French consul found his seals counterfeit.
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Chicago
Steel Trust
Charles Jules Francois
Count de Neufchateau
Francois
American Steel and Wire Company
Trust
Engineer Corps
Jewell Held After Double Murder Near Mount Eden
J B Jewell, accused of killing Marion Bruner and wounding two Bruner sons near Mount Eden Spencer County, was brought to Louisville under guard as fear of mob violence pushed officials to secure him. The confrontation stemmed from hog trespass and fence disputes, with Bruner and son killed and another son wounded in a road ambush.
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Louisville
J. B. Jewell
Spencer County
Jewell
Marion Bruner
John Bruner
David Bruner
Luis Seesing
Shea
Editors Banquet Honors Republican Editorial Association at Denison
The Republican Editorial Association held its annual banquet at the Denison Hotel with about fifty guests including Governor Durbin Attorney General Taylor and Senator Beveridge. Mrs T J Brooks and Mrs A W Tracy spoke praising editors wives and editorial outings as beneficial while toastmaster M W Pershing led the event. The gathering preceded the association's annual meeting today and featured guests of honor and a tempered festive atmosphere.
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Republican Editorial Association
Denison
Association
Representative Landis
Delphi
J. A. Kemp
Salem Leader
Senator Fairbanks
A. J. Beveridge
Washington
President Pershing
Senator Beveridge
Congress
Durbin
Taylor
Henry 3. Lane
Lane
Crawfordsville
M. W. Pershing
Tipton
A. W. Tracy
Hartford City
So and So
T. J. Brooks
Bedford
Jack
Beveridge
Governor Durbin Addresses Our Party Invitation
Governor Durbin’s address expresses gratitude for the invitation to speak to veteran fourth estate members. He notes the challenge of addressing seasoned journalists familiar with current topics and emphasizes that his Party views align with ongoing aims and mutual concerns.
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Durbin
Fourth Estate
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