Alabama railroad license reinstated under rate law compromise
Governor Comer and rail officials reach a settlement on Sept 1 1907 allowing a ½ cent passenger fare and freight reductions on 10 Alabama commodities. The restoration of the Southern railroad license hinges on final court rulings on constitutionality and reasonableness. Other railways not parties to the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Governo Comer
Southrn Railroad
Railroad N
Alabama
Spo
Comer
Southern
Prosecution of the Trusts Remarks by Attorney General
Attorney General Russell says rumors of anti trust prosecutions are unfounded and that the department is overworked. He notes possible effects of railroad rate disputes on dividends and predicts court action will settle questions without harming prosperity. A murder inquiry in Green Bay follows a death with a broken neck and neck wound.
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Washington
Department Justice
Cting
Russell
Sam Daily
Byudge Landis
Inichigan
Alabama
Supreme Court
Green Bay
Wis
Alius Cornelius
South Broadway
Burke
Dis
Reynolds
American Tobacco Company
Bonaparte
Ohio
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
United States
Baron Lindenau as Witness in Hau Case and Mail Plot
Berlin reports Baron Karl Lindenau, a new witness in the Hau case, claims he saw the fatal shot though he doubts Professor Karl Hau committed the murder. Lindenau allegedly sent Olga Molitor an anonymous letter during the trial, prompting police to view it as blackmail. The case unfolds as Mannheim arrests Hau for blackmail and Karlsruhe authorities note the letter incident.
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Berlin
Karl Lindenau
Hau
Karl Hau
Washington
Mannheim
Karlsruhe
Lindenau
Olga Molitor
Frau Molitor
Hall
Olga
Injunction Restraints UMWA District No 19 Leaders
In Chattanooga on August 9 a temporary injunction restrains all UMWA members and officers at Montlake from persuading threats or intimidation to interfere with Montlake Coal company business. The order also bars attempts to persuade employees to leave employment.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
United Mine Workers of American
District No. 19
Montlake
Montlake Coal Company
Fire Destroys Mount Carmel A Votan Plant
A. Votan stave and hoop factory in Mount Carmel Illinois burned to the ground causing about 30000 dollars in loss with no insurance. The blaze started at 1030 p m in the dust room and spread before two night watchmen could alert the fire department. The plant built as a large frame complex with sheds and a boiler room was ruined. two loaded freight cars and two empty cars also burned leaving 100 men idle. Plant owners were A Wotan and M P McDaniels. The fate of rebuilding is uncertain.
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Mount Carmel
Ill
A. Votan Company
Stave and Hoop
Southern Railroad
A. Wotan
M. P. McDaniels
Refuses To Sign The Papers
Fort Wayne Indiana August 9 The family of the late George Miller a German Lutheran church member buried by Rev A H Lange may lose his $1000 life insurance in the fraternal Order of American Yeomen because the minister refuses to sign the death certificate or attest to officiating at the funeral Lange says he does not believe in secret societies or life insurance and will not sign papers tied to them He officiated at the funeral but will not provide a written statement or signature citing church discipline against lodges and insurance
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Fort Wayne
Ind
George Miller
A. H. Lange
Lange
Lutheran Church
Bomb Factory Found at Moscow Imperial Technical School
Police raided the Imperial Technical Schools in Moscow on August 9 and uncovered a central revolutionary laboratory for making bombs of a new design with large explosive charges. They seized bombs, 600 time fuse devices, a typographic setup, forbidden literature, and arrested twenty students, both men and women.
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Moscow
Imperial Technical Schools
Central Revolutionary Laboratory
Revolutionists Land at Barahona as Elections Loom
Puerto Plata August 9 reports Carlos Mota and Puerto Rican revolutionists landing at Barahona. Reinforcements arrive with Gen Rosa. Government stays vigilant and planned cruiser patrols around the island. Presidential election in November with current administration likely to continue unless revolution disrupts power.
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Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Carlos Mota
Porto Rico
Barahona
Rosa
Nebraska Struck by Severe Wind Storms Across State
Eastern and southern Nebraska suffered one of the worst wind storms in years. Lincoln received over two inches of rain with a dazzling electrical display. Fremont’s lines were blown down plunging the city into darkness. Irving Park endured heavy wind, with many trees toppled.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Fremont
Irving Park
Problems 10 Solve Public Should Be Informed
George E. Roberts, ex-director of the mint, spoke at Iowa editors’ meeting in Estherville, urging careful handling of expanding government functions. He cited New York public utilities and federal railway acts to show public control of essential monopolies is inevitable, but stressed that regulating profits alone is insufficient amid a flood of new securities since January.
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Erts
Roberts
Federal Railway
Public Utilities Act
New York State
Facilities kept up to meet expanding national needs
A brief note emphasizes the need to maintain and improve facilities to support the country’s growing demands. The focus is on ensuring reliability and readiness to handle increased demand across sectors.
Wisdom for Press Freedom and Public Information
The text argues that proposed regulation must win investor acceptance to avoid capital shifting harms. It laments uncertain public information from media and urges the press to uphold social responsibility, independence, and ethical influence as essential to a functioning society.
Vardaman Accepts Williams Nomination for U S Senator
Governor Vardaman concedes Williams as Mississippi's United States Senate nominee. He notes the Democratic executive committee declared the candidate and says he accepts the tribunal's decision without resentment. He pledges continued support for his public principles and to fight for them in the future.
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Jackson
Miss
Vardaman
Williams
United States
Mississippi
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Williams Nominated by State Democrats in Primary Victory
The state Democratic committee declared Williams the nominee after a majority vote of 148. The speaker thanks loyal friends and says the defeat is only postponed for a season, emphasizing continued support and resolve.
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Notah
State Democratic Committee
Williams
Bears Capture A Town In Michigan Forest Invasion
In Standish Michigan a small bear force drove residents into cover and halted business for hours. Led by a mother bear with two cubs, the troupe moved along the principal street then paused before a grocery. A two hour hunt recovered three of the invaders as game.
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Standish
Mich
Mrs Peary to Stay All Winter at Eagle Island
Portland Aug 8 Mrs Robert E Peary wife of the arctic explorer said she will remain all winter at Eagle Island their summer home and forego social engagements. The island in Casco Bay four miles from shore will house her two children Marie 11 and Robert Jr 9 along with Antonio Gomes a Spanish servant and his family as the only other inhabitants.
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Portland
Robert E. Peary
Eagle Island
Casco Bay
Captain J H C Dill Dies After War Record
Bloomington Illinois Aug 8 Captain J H C Dill longtime grand secretary of the Illinois grand lodge of Masons died suddenly from neuralgia of the heart at 71 He commanded the Southern Illinois company and was present at the siege of Vicksburg, noted for a brilliant war record.
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Bloomington
J. H. C. Dill
Illinois Grand Lodge of Masons
Southern Illinois Company
Vicksburg
Commission formed to study state pension plan
Governor Guild appointed a commission to investigate the state pension plan for residents over 65 under the act approved by the legislature this year.
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Boston
Man and Wife Drowned as Bridge Gives Way
Norfolk Neb Aug 9 William A Elliott a Knox county farmer and his wife were drowned when a bridge gave way under their team.
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Norfolk
Neb
William A. Elliott
Knox County
Markets HOGS Chicago 1907 hog and cattle reports
Chicago market report data show estimated receipts of 11 000 hogs and 9 000 cattle with strong cattle and hog demand. Hog classes ranged from light to mixed packers with prices from 5 75 to 6 40, rough hogs 5 35 to 5 65, and heavy shipper grades up to 6 05. Cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges are listed with beef and stocker categories and western stock prices.
John A. Babcock Offers Earnest Assurance of Fair Treatment
A message from John A. Babcock promises a square deal and reliable service, inviting readers to trust in fair handling and prompt attention. The note emphasizes honesty and consistent support for customers seeking dependable outcomes.
Holy War Preached by Fanatical Priest Sparking Tensions in Morocco
Casablanca quiet on official reports as Tangier dispatches warn of rising anti foreign sentiment. Caid Salo allegedly preaches holy war while mobs loot shops and the state bank in Casablanca. French sailors guard the consulate amid ongoing fighting lasting two days.
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Paris
Tangier
Caid Salo
Rabat
Maclanin
Fez
Aug
Casablanca
United States
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Sweden
All Serene in the Mesaba ore flow amid strike
Great Northern reports Mesaba mines tapped and producing more ore than before the strike while Duluth shipments rise. Duluth and Mesaba docks handle thirty trains of forty eight cars, with 95 percent of normal ore flow from Hibbing area mines except Winnifred shaft. Superior docks show boats matching dock capacity, no congestion anticipated.
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Duluth
Great Northern Railroad
Mesaba
Great Northern
Massabe
Northern
Hibbing
Winnifred
United Steel Corporation
Vermilion Ranges
Superior
Wis
Allouez
Hold Up Failed as Robbery Near Reed City
John Offeldt was assaulted in a woods spot near Reed City Michigan and robbed of 50 cents by a man who threatened to kill him if he squealed. The thief missed $20 in Offeldt’s pocket. Offeldt reported the incident to authorities and Thomas Greenwald was arrested and charged with the robbery.
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Reed City
Mich
John Offeldt
Offeldt
Thomas Greenwald
Irregularities Charged in Delaware and Hudson Case
Irregularities aggregating over seven million dollars are charged against the old management of the Delaware and Hudson company. It is believed that David H. Willcox, the late president, was driven to death by fear of exposure.
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New York
Delaware and Hudson Company
David H. Willcox
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