Heys Debate Government Rail Ownership at Omaha Banquet
Whitney of Boston argues for government ownership but pays for railways at their cost value or reproduction. Bryan counters that confiscation is not intended and regulation may suffice. The exchange centers on Victory and motives behind rail reform.
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Tlenry M. Whitney
Boston
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William J. Bryan
Omaha Club
Nebraska
Boston and Maine Railroad
Whitney
Bryan
East
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Panic warned by Union Pacific official over anti-railroad bills
Omaha dispatch quotes Vice President A L Mohler predicting a coming panic from anti-railroad legislation. He says Union Pacific will cap new construction as labor agitation grows and indicates arbitration may settle wage disputes though strike risk remains. Lincoln dispatch notes Governor Sheldon will let the 2 cent fare bill become law without his signature, favoring a rail commission path.
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A. L. Mohler
Union Pacific
Mohler
Chicago
Board of Arbitration
Lincoln
Neb
Helvetia Mining Manager Killed in Gunfight in Benson
J A Tracy, manager of the Helvetia Mining Co at Vail, was shot and killed by Lt. Harry Wheeler after Tracy allegedly threatened D W Silverton and his wife. Wheeler, who arrested Tracy, was wounded twice and taken to a Tombstone hospital.
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Benson, Ar
J. A. Tracy
Helvetia Mining Company
Vail
Harry Wheeler
Tracy
D. W. Silverton
Wheeler
Tombstone
Four Die as Special Train Collides With Regular Railservice
Waterbury Conn March 2 Special to The Evening Journal a special train carrying Gov Woodruff and a Connecticut National Guard company returning from a banquet in New Haven collided with a regular train killing four and wounding more than twenty the governor escaped injury The collision followed a tense period as a street car strike in Portsmouth Ohio worsened with talk of militia calls.
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The
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Street Car Strike Worsens as Rioting Spreads in Portsmuth
Portsmuth Ohio March 2 Special to The Evening Journal supporters of the street car strike are burning cars as officials threaten to request the militia to restore order.
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Portsmooth
Ohio
The
Evening Journal
Nicholas to Rule the Russ A Generational Outlook
George von L Meyer former US ambassador to Russia arrived on the Teutonic in New York and voiced confidence that Emperor Nicholas will continue to rule Russia amid upheaval. He noted political and social conditions have improved over a year and expects gradual progress toward normalcy within a generation.
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Nicholas
Russia
George von L. Meyer
United States
Teutonic
Meyer
Insurgent Vote Saves Ship Subsidy Bill in House Battle
Washington March 2 The ship subsidy bill faced a dramatic House fight with a large insurgent Republican group breaking ranks. The bill passed 155 to 144 after a sequence of roll calls and a successful reconsideration. Names of insurgent Republicans are listed among those opposing the measure.
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Washington
House
Littauer
Subsidized steamship lines to South American ports approved
Four subsidized lines will carry mail to Brazil Argentina and to the isthmus while one line to the South Pacific will reach Panama Peru and Chile. Subsidies are 300000 monthly or 800000 fortnightly, with higher aid for the Argentine route. Ships must run at least sixteen knots and no U S ports are named as starting points. Townsend amendment to remove Pacific to Hawaii Japan and the Philippines was debated and agreed.
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Brazil
Argentina
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Panama
Peru
Chile
United States
South America
Townsend
Michigan
Pacific Coast
Hawaii
Japan
Philippines
Sebewaing Mine to Close After 25 Years of Operations
Tom Whittier a Saginaw capitalist and longtime manager orders the ne er do well soft coal mine in Sebewaing closed and abandoned after nearly a quarter century of work.
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Sebewaing, Mich
Tom Whittier
Saginaw
Strikers Try to Wreck Street Car at Millbrook Loop
Portsmouth Ohio March 2 A fresh strike attempt spiked rails at the Millbrook park loop injuring no one and causing a street car to derail while the company keeps running a few cars with no party offering concessions.
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Portsmouth
Millbrook Park Loop
Senate Passes De Natured Alcohol Bill Amid Fast-Paced Actions
Washington reports the senate approves the de natured alcohol bill 65 to 1 with Pettus of Alabama voting no. An amendment requiring a government storekeeper during production is defeated. Conference reports on multiple appropriations measures are agreed to and a pension is granted to General Hawley's widow. The ship subsidy bill passes after a prior defeat and reconsideration. Forty one Republicans oppose final division. The industrial peace commission tied to the Nobel prize award is set.
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Senate
Pettus
Alabama
Post Office
Jose i. Hawley
House
Pacific Coast
Orient
Industrial Peace Commission
Roosevelt
Posey County Treasurer Fred Morelock Dies at 78
Swansville Indiana March 2 Fred Morelock Posey county treasurer and noted southern Indiana Democrat has died He was born in Posey county in 1868 and was serving his second term as treasurer at the time of his death.
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Swansville
Ind
Fred Morelock
Posey County
Indiana
Morelock
Paranoia and insanity notes rise in court questioning
In questioning the witness the proceedings meander as Evans concedes Thaw suffers paranoia and hints at adolescent insanity in his will. Jerome seeks a lunacy commission while Harry Chan creates a distraction by requesting to leave and performing a brief exercise. The examiner’s testimony is described as dry and technical.
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Thaw
I’r. Evans
Jerome
Harry Chan
Columbus Man Linked to Thaw Medal Penny Fund Tale
In Columbus Indiana Frank P. Smith an official of a regional traction company was misidentified in a story about raising pennies for a medal for Harry K Thaw. The tale spread to New York where it alleged he solicited funds and kept the pennies. Smith says he is not raising any fund and wishes to return the pennies.
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Columbus
Ind
Frank P. Smith
Indianapolis, Columbus and Southern Traction Company
Harry Sk. Thaw
Stanford White
Indiana
New York City
New York
Smith
Chicago Market Reports Hogs and Cattle Steady to Weak
Chicago March 2 1907 market notes show hog prices mixed and overall weak with heavy and light hogs listed. Cattle and sheep remains unchanged while receipts and estimates vary with pacing and shipper grades emphasized.
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Chicago
Pal
Thaw Trial Focuses on Adolescence Insanity
The article describes the Thaw trial sessions on March 2 in New York, focusing on adolescence insanity paranoia and brain storms. Dr Britton D Evans, a defense alienist, remained under cross examination as adjournment to Monday was ordered and DA Jerome's course was noted.
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New York
Britton D. Evans
Jerome
John A Babcoc with The North American Cow
A fragmented note mentions John A. Babcoc associated with The North American Cow Compan. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or outcomes.
Fitzgerald In Anger News Man Hides After Missing $173000
Chicago March 2 The hunt for the $173000 missing from the sub treasury narrows to Captain Porter’s office where George W Fitzgerald a teller is found hiding in a closet He assaults a reporter then is seized by Porter and Chief Wilkie During cross examination Fitzgerald collapses and is removed from the building Authorities remain puzzled over who took the money and where it went
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Sub-Treasury
Thomas J. Porter
Secret Service
George W. Fitzgerald
Captain Porter
Federal
Fitzgerald
Billy
Porter
John EB. Wilkie
Government
Wilkie
Post Office
Wilkieet
Captain, Porter
Mia
Pardons Board Recommends Pardon for Wm Plogger
The Ohio state board of pardons urged clemency for Wm Plogger a Delaware county prisoner who pleaded guilty to an assault charge on a 14 year old girl but later was found innocent. He had admitted guilt to avoid lynching after the alleged ride in a buggy.
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State Board of Pardons
Wm. Plogger
Delaware County
Plogger
Attempted assassination in Montpelier targets candidate Beaulieu
In Montpelier France on March 2 an attempt on Pierre Leroy Beaulieu a candidate for the chamber of deputies failed. Six shots were fired from ambush as his carriage drove along a country road one bullet broke his left arm and the assailant fled without leaving any trace of identity.
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Montpelier
France
Pierre Leroy Beaulieu
Chamber of Deputies
M. Beaulieu
Joke with hot coals endangers man in St Louis
In St Louis on March 2 a prankster poured hot coals down Joseph Schindele’s trouser leg while he slept. Schindele developed blood poisoning days later and his condition became critical. His mother reported the incident to the police and officers have monitored the joker.
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St. Louis
Joseph Schindele
Schindele
Bomb Explosion at Madrid Cathedral During Service
A bomb exploded in the cathedral in Madrid during a service causing a panic and serious injuries to ten people in the crush to evacuate the building. Police and rescue services responded to the incident as the congregation fled the church.
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