Hill defends rail rates and warns on commission power
James J. Hill denounces Roosevelt’s interstate commerce court plan and argues U S railway rates are already low and wages high. He asserts the commission has enough authority to adjust rates and questions granting wider autonomous power, warning of autocratic control if expanded. He notes past rate cases favored by railways and criticizes the commission’s role. Mrs. Austin’s buckwheat note ends the snippet.
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New York
United States
James J. Hill
Interstate Commerce Court
Roosevelt
Northern Securities Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
England
France
Germany
Russia
America
Supreme Court
Commission
Ft Hng
Sherif
Evie Denve
Enurt
Eutecrat
Minister to Prison Board Appointment in Springfield
Governor Yates named Rev J M Phelps of Frenport as commissioner of the penitentiary at Infiet at a prison industry board meeting in Springfield NL Dt 1. He succeeds Tarrel Dudgeon of Morris elected to the general assembly.
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Springfield
State Boat of Prison Industries
Yates
J. M. Phelps
Frenport
Jnfiet
Tarael Dudgeon
Morris
General Assembly
Le Follette Seen Open to Elective Rate Commission
Milwaukee report says Governor Le Follette may accept an elective rate commission as the primary law reduces railroad influence. Attorney General Sturdevant backs sending him to the Senate but doubts he will run. Teachers' Association meets over holiday week. salary talks prominent. Referee Jones notes Mack Commission assets $4,000 with $103,000 in claims. Glass painter Maria Herndl returns home after seeking Roosevelt portrait approval.
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Milwaukee
le Follette
Sturdevant
United States Senate
State Teachers’ Association
Charles E. McLengan
West Side High School
A. E. Kagel
J. Lloyd Jones
Mack ’ Commission
Maria Herndl
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Asin
Locomotive Wreck Injures Wichita Crews
In Wichita Kansas on December 16 engineer M Myers and fireman M Dolan were slightly injured when engine 1652 and six cars left the track near the Rock Island yard. Both men were taken to the hospital but escaped serious harm. The switch operator failed to clear his signal causing the derailment. the engine was among the division’s largest, and the island branch used the Santa Fe track to Wellington while crews cleared the line.
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Wichita, Kun
M. Myers
M. Dolan
Herington
Mita
Rock Island
Herve
Wiehli Hospital
Cuspidors to Dot Town Under New Ordinance
Hammond Indiana December 18 cuspidors will dot the streets as an anti spitting ordinance passes at the next meeting The Woman s Christian Temperance Union sponsors the law which bans spitting in streets and theaters A related measure sets up spitting prohibitions at Celery Corner under city streets committee supervision The W C T U also plans action against brewery and liquor law violations
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Hammond
Ind
Hamsmond
Wormin
Christian Temperance Union
Council Ias
W. C.T. U. Oe Ig
Davenport City Council Special Session Dec 12 1904
Davenport City Council holds a special session at 7 30 p m with Mayor Phillips presiding. Roll call lists ten aldermen present. Communications note plat approval for Josie Chittin addition and petitions to open High Street and reroute bridge. meeting adjourns after calls for committee of the whole.
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Counce Chamber
Davenport
Lown
Phillips
Persiding
Eckhardt
Hass
Lindholm
Matthes
Ogden
Schick
Vort
Collins
Servicus - Dee
He Vogt
Vuas
le Varduolm
Chas
Scuiuk
C.matttes
Walter Mass
Louis Eckhardt
Harry W. Phillipe
Matt Lamb
Collis
City of
Bowamid Collins
Cts
al. Lindholm
Ispeyet
Phulips
Ennigillo
Gisaled
Ald
Bekhardi
Max
Thd
Daw
Harry W. Pinllics
Ald. Lindholm
Plutlins
Co. M & St. PR. R. Con
Spring
East River
Alsa
LL. Susemiht
High Street
Grady
Rock Island
Sieg Iran Co
Tarry W. Phillips
Ald. Eckhardt
Edward Collins
Special Meeting Record of Evtry Commite Proceedings 1904
The record notes the December 12 1904 special meeting proceedings with main items including the Swayne impeachment process and committee appointment to draft charges for the Senate. It mentions the Senate receiving notice of the House determination to present impeachment charges against Charles Eyagia and other items of public nature. It also references Philippine bill discussions and several semi public wills.
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Evtry Comme
Washington
Senate
House of
Dabeis
Charles Swayne
Florida
House
Committee of Seven
One Year Rule Threatens Iowa University Football Prospects
Iowa City news reports that the one year residence rule could harm University of Iowa football by restricting senior players and affecting linemen recruitment. The piece notes weight scarcity and a weakened lineup as key issues for the team to contend with in the 1905 season. It cites concerns that smaller colleges may recruit top high school athletes, challenging the university’s claim to the championship.
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Iowa City
University of Law
Iowa
Chalmers
Imaterial
Lus
Yheag Colleges
I 9
Wonderful Escape From Emita Wreck Off Cape Hatteras
Captain W Reomie of Machias Maine, his wife and seven crew members survived after the bark Emita wrecked on Diamond Shoal near Cape Hatteras. The ship broke apart in rough seas with the forward deckhouse swept away. The party sought shelter as the hull flooded, drifting in water over a foot deep until a dry match lit a fire drawing a steamer New York rescue party to their position.
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Boston
Der
Machins
Emita
Dreith
Cape Hatteras
Fitten Lowes
New York
University Gymnasium Opens at Pennsylvania University
The new $600,000 gymnasium at the University of Pennsylvania was opened tonight and formally transferred by the alumni committee to the university authorities. A dormitory and training facilities for athletes will soon adjoin the facility. A total of $50,000 has been received to improve student health and strength.
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Pau
Unive of Pennsylvania
Alumi
Yho Duilrie
Hes
Prince Gustav Adolph May Seek Alice Roosevelt
A Swedish newspaper debate centers on Prince Gustav Adolph of Scania possibly marrying Alice Roosevelt. An opinion piece argues such a match would suit the monarchy, praising Roosevelt’s daughter and suggesting Provident Roosevelt could approve a royal alliance.
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Sweden
Alice Roosevelt
Washington
Der
Nena
Gustav Adatpl
Scania
Presen Prines
Ales Alice Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Pat
Tully
Provident
Roosevel
Oscar Wand
Shaw Seeks Flour Order to Aid Mills and Trade
Secretary Shaw explains a flour order intended to assist mills and preserve foreign trade. The plan allows exports of certain wheat and flour products, with mixed provisions for Canadian and grown wheat, aiming to keep open markets, sustain jobs, and support industry.
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Washington
Suerenary
Shaw
Postpone Land Fraud Cases in Oregon Circuit Court
In Portland on December 15 Special Assistant United States Attorney General Francis J. Heuer moved to postpone all land fraud cases pending in the United States Circuit Court for the District of Oregon. The grand jury continues, with a reconvened session set for next Monday as officials plan further action in January. No details on the broader conspiracy case were provided.
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Portland
Ore
United States
Francis J. Heuer
United States Circuit Court For Tatrict
Oregon
Heyoy
Washington
Jaaary
Holiday Rates For Christmas Excursion Tickets Announced
The C R I & P will sell round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare for Missouri trips. Tickets go on sale December 9, 2005, with last date January 5. Information available at the Chicago office on Brady Street or depot office at Fifth and Main. Telephone 215.
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Missouri Ris
Sith
Imal St
OiyoMec
Lor Brady Street
Alenhone
Want No Women Callers in Pittsburgh Finance Scene
In Pittsburgh a newspaper note recounts a wave of schemes by women seeking money from men in finance, following Mrs Chadwick's exploits with millionaires and butter sellers. Dee 14 indicates a dated clipping describing private saliences with big men and a $5,000 check sent to deter a pair of solicitors.
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Pittsburg
Dee
Chadwick
TH. G.sirk
Cave-in Claims Wisconsin Boy in Sand Pit Accident
An 17 year old Wisconsin lad named Anise died when a cave collapsed at a sand pit in Anise. He was employed by CG Phener, whose son Tharry, age 11, was killed in a separate incident at the same site earlier. The tragedy occurred near Milisen, with unidentified officials investigating the deaths and the pit owner facing questions.
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Wisconsin
Spob
Young Ree
Es Regis
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