Minnesota Railroads Valued High Per Mile, Charted Capitalization
Sundberg committee reports Minnesota railroad property at 215000 miles of value per mile and capitalized at about 400000000 total. Net earnings last year averaged over 5000 per mile, 18 percent of value. Committee urges broader inquiry into capitalization and stock bond relations.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Sundberg Investigating Committee
Minnesota State Senate
A. B. Stickney
Town
Illinois
Conservatives Win in Spain in 190 instances
Madrid April 23 returns from the chamber of deputies show a sweeping Conservative victory. Of 404 seats, Conservatives win 200, Liberals 63, Republicans and Catalanists 50, and other groups 31.
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Spain
Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Taft Secretary Arrives in Washington After Latin Tour
Secretary Taft and party reach Washington after a month away on a trip including Panama Cuba and Porto Rico. Secretary and Mrs Taft are taken to their residence at once.
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Washington
Taft
Panama
Cuba
Porto Rico
Fire Destruction at Toulon Arsenal Claims Dozens
Fire at the Toulon arsenal grew to alarming proportions with immense stores burned and damages running into millions of francs. The wall of a storehouse collapsed burying twenty men. two or three were killed as flames raged beyond control.
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Toulon
France
Evening Journal
Steamer Archibald Lost Off Pentwater Mich
The Steamer Archibald is missing off Pentwater Michigan with a crew of sixteen. Rescue operations are underway as authorities search the waters near the port for signs of the vessel and crew. Local harbor and maritime officials coordinate efforts with coast guard units and nearby ships. Updates on the status and any survivors are awaited.
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Pentwater
Mich
Evening Journal
Archibald
Cinnamon Bear At Large In Indiana Swamp
In Munete Indiana a cinnamon bear roams near Smithfield causing residents to stay indoors at night. Sightings include James Pittsford and the Hopkins couple on the Hopkins farm and later Carl Williams and son near Hickory camp where the swamp acts as the animal’s presumed den. No source confirms the bear’s origin or countywide sightings.
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Munete
Ind
Smithfield
Hickory Camp
James Pittsford
William Hopkins
Hopkins
Carl Williams
Williams Farm
McCulloch Park
Sullivan man dies at central hospital by suicide
J R Kern of Sullivan IL, patient at the central hospital for the insane, killed himself by jumping into the reservoir. He left a note saying he could not resist the hypnotic influences of that woman. No details about the woman were found.
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Jacksonville
J. R. Kern
Sullivan, Lil
Central Hospital For the Insane
Tainted money accepted for church debt in Indiana dedication
In Wabash Indiana Rev Allen Jay pledged tainted money would be used properly during the dedication of a new Friends church. The $12000 indebtedness was fully met at the ceremony, reflecting Quaker tolerance toward tainted funds. In Paris France the subway was scented in a pilot to perfume stations with an aroma described as Araby the blest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Allen Jay
Richmond
Ind
New Friends’ Church
Davidge Sentenced to One Year in Jail
New York April 23 William T Davidge an actor who attempted to kill nurse Rosalie D Wilbert after she refused to marry him has been sentenced to serve one year in jail.
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New York
William T. Davidge
Rosalie D. Whbert
Liquor Store Quarrel Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Youngstown Ohio on April 23 William Price shot and killed Tom Whitehead after an argument over drinks in a liquor store. Price fired almost instantly, ending the dispute with a fatal result.
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Youngstown
William Price
Tom Whitehead
Four jurors yet to be obtained for Ruef trial
Only four jurors have yet been obtained to try Ruef the alleged Frisco grafter. President Roosevelt will leave Washington June 12 for his summer home at Oyster Bay.
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Ruef
Roosevelt
Washington
Oyster Bay
Gorky in Italy with Second Wife Amid Health Rumors
Maxim Gorky, famed Russian writer and revolutionary, is said to suffer from lung trouble at his Italian residence. His recent American visit stirred talk as he traveled with a woman described as his wife under Russian law, though a divorce was reportedly not feasible for a revolutionary. The couple, now at a country estate, plans a new novel while his current partner, previously a noted Russian actress, remains in his circle.
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Maxim Gorky
Italy
Gorky
America
Jury Considers Leniency After Manslaughter Conviction
Kenosha Wisconsin April 23 A remarkable state of affairs emerges in Edward Collier manslaughter case after a jury that found him guilty of running down William Dreyer with a car meets to plead for leniency. Jurors claim they believed a fine would be imposed and now face district attorney and Judge Belden.
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Kenosha
Wis
Edward Collier
William Dreyer
Collier
Belden
Pensions Granted to Distinguished Educators by Carnegie Foundation
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has announced retiring allowances to notable educators from state institutions. Recipients include E. Benjamin Andrews of Nebraska, Francis H. Smith of Virginia, William V. Fowler of Minnesota, and Amos N. Currier of Iowa for long- distinguished academic service.
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New York
J. D. Bowman
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancements of
E. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Francis H. Smith
University of Virginia
William V. Folwell
University of Minnesota
Amos N. Currier
University of Iowa
Guarding the Grave of His Wife in Indiana Cemetery
A commission convened to evaluate the mental state of a man who registered as a sow teacher and spent a day patrolling a churchyard cemetery claiming he was guarding his wife's grave. No local residents knew him and his name remained unfamiliar.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Baseball Scores From Chicago and Surrounding Leagues
Chicago April 23 scores across leagues include Afternonly Philadelphia 8 Brooklyn 0 and at St Louis Pittsburg 8 St Louis 2. Association results feature Toledo 7 over Milwaukee 4 and Columbus 7 over St Paul 2. Western games show Des Moines 5 Pueblo 2 and Lincoln 7 over Omaha 5.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Des Moines
Pueblo
Lincoln
Omaha S
Sioux City
Denver
High School Girls Refuse Vaccination In Timid Visit
In Denver on April 23 a trio of comely shy high school girls visited the health bureau and deflected a vaccination visit by insisting on a female physician. The doctor postponed the procedure to a later day to accommodate their preference.
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Denver
Colo
Health Bureau
Frank Kratke
Phyician
Demand of a wild-eyed man in Pittsfield
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on April 23 Henry J Farnam a 6 foot 4 inch blacksmith claimed to be Elijah the Fourth the Messiah and demanded $500. He fled eight miles before police stopped him and doctors ordered commitment to Northampton asylum.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Elijah the Fourth
Patrick H. Dolan
Pittsfield Street Railway Company
Dolan
Henry J. Farnam
Minsdale
Northampton
Farnam
Dock Builders' union seeks $200000 from city over work hours
New York, April 23. The Dock Builders' union plans to sue the city for about 200000 dollars claimed as back pay for roughly 300 members. The workers allegedly endured ten hours daily for five years, against state eight hour law.
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New York
Railroads to charge teachers full fare in 2 cent fare dispute
Chicago reports the railroads will require teachers to pay the standard 2 cent fare instead of the previous one fare plus $2 for travel to the National Educational Association convention. The move is described as a retaliation over the fare dispute.
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Lansing
Mich
Chicago
National Educational Association
Supreme Court Term to Close May 20
Chief Justice Fuller announced the present term of the supreme court will close on May 20. District Attorney Jerome states there will be no request or consent to a venue change for the next trial of Harry K. Thaw.
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Fuller
Supreme Court
Jerome
Harry K. Thaw
First Governor Pardons Illinoisan in County Jail Case
Bloomington April 238. The first Illinois governor pardon in a county jail history goes to Governor Deneen who pardoned James Condon a mechanic jailed six months for stealing tools. His prior good record and needy family prompted the appeal and favorable action.
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Bloomington
Illinois
Ilinois
Deneen
James Condon
Preposterous plan to permit six for Mary Baker Eddy view
Friends of Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy in Concord protest a proposed rule allowing six people to talk to her without restrictions to assess her mental condition. Currently only a few lawyers and friends may see or speak with her.
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Concord
N. H
Supreme court rules government bonds immune to tax
Washington April 23. Supreme court upholds exemption for government bonds used to invest the capital stock of savings banks in Des Moines Iowa. Home Savings Bank v City of Des Moines delivered the opinion. Four Hodad children burned in a Fulton Kentucky house fire.
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Washington
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Home Savings Bank
City of
Fulton, Ky
Japanese field gun with 5500 yard range
Tokio reports a new Japanese field gun with an effective range of about 5500 yards. Each weapon costs 5000.
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Tokio
Market report from Chicago early 1907 in brisk trading
On April 23 1907 Chicago markets show estimated receipts of 14000 with 2196 left over from yesterday. Prices range for cattle and sheep with strong prospects in light and heavy shipping grades and mixed packers demand. Lambs steady while overall market mixed with some weakness in others.
Market Report Feeds Mixed Pack and Livestock Prices
Official receipts yesterday 40433 and shipments 5180. Estimated receipts today 12000, tomorrow 30000. Market mostly higher with mixed packers at 86 624 to 87 0. Pig and porker ranges vary. Cattle and calves steady to strong with Texas steers around 4 30 to 4 85. Lambs and western lambs 66 50 to 88 70. Chicago hogs weak 06 50 to 6 70. Sheep steady.
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Reeves
Texas
John A Babcock Offers A Square Deal
A brief note promises a square deal from John A Babcock with a call to write anytime for service or inquiries. The message emphasizes availability and reliability in dealings.
Turmoil in Russian Duma Delays Terrorism Vote
St. Petersburg April 23. The lower house postpones a motion disapproving terrorism while M. Golovin meets Emperor Nicholas to gauge the monarchs stance. The Center party seeks a unifying formula as Constitutional Democrats fear a crucial test ahead. Parliament plans a new building to replace Tauride palace. In Lodz a gang of terrorists loots a carriage carrying government liquor funds, killing multiple guards and escaping with $2,000.
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St. Petersburg
M. Golovin
Nicholas
Duma
Constitutional Democrats
M. Pichno
Council of Empire
Isaac
Center Party
Tauride
Lodz
Russian
Poland
Roklin Street
Escanaba Miner Rescued After 24 Hours Buried in Coal
Frank Erickson, a laborer at Reis Coal Company dock, was carried headfirst into a chute and buried beneath twenty five tons of coal for nearly a day. He survived with bruises and internal injuries, aided by a feeble shout heard when a coal car was dumped.
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Escanaba
Mich
Frank Erickson
Reis Coal Company
Erickson
Matt Hiccks Found Dead in Hoboken Hotel Room
Matt Hiccks, veteran of early baseball with the Mutu als and Red Stockings, famed as the first catcher off the bat, was found dead in a Naegeles hotel room in Hoboken. He died from gas asphyxiation, likely an accidental leak. he was 60 years old.
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New York
Matt Hiccks
New York Mutuals
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Naegeles
Hoboken
Hicks
Grief Drives Michigan Woman to Poison Her Life
In Owosso Michigan on April 23 Mrs. August Steadman aged 75 ended her life by taking paris green after grieving over the death of her son. Neighbors say she had been asking for poison for several days claiming she needed it to kill rats.
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Owosse
Mich
August Steadman
Paris Green
Death of a Famous Botanist in Upsala
Upsala Sweden April 23 Frans Kjellman professor of botany at Upsala University is dead. He accompanied Nordenskjold on several of his polar expeditions.
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Upsala
Sweden
Frans Kjellman
Upsala University
Nordenskjold
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Carnegie Foundation
E. B. Andrews
Nebraska University
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