No Revision of Tariff Payne Rejects Change Policy
Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee replies to Representative McCall and Massachusetts delegates, declaring no solid demand for tariff revision this session. He cites Dingley bill’s success, current prosperity, and party divisions, delaying any change until broader support and near elections.
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Washington
Congress
Payne
House
Ways and Means Committee
McCall
Massachusetts
Rayne
Committee On Ways and Means
Fire destroys eleven stores in Fayetteville blaze
A large fire in Fayetteville North Carolina gutted Frank Thornton's dry goods shop area destroying eleven downtown stores and causing about 250000 in damage. The blaze started in the same spot and on the same weekday as a similar 21 year old fire that consumed eight stores.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Frank Thornton
Revenue service February collections rise to 180843.28
The monthly internal revenue report shows February 1906 total collections at 180843.28 dollars, an increase of 1,477,894 dollars for the month.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Washington shortstop Joseph Cassidy dies at 23
Joseph Cassidy, shortstop of the Washington American League club, dies in Chester Pennsylvania at age 23. The report notes his death as a baseball tragedy with no further detail.
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Joseph Cassidy
Washington
Chester
John A. Locke
H. C. Harris
San Francisco
Richmond
Ind
Russia
Arrest of Cortelyou Bliss and Perkins Shocks City
Prominent men Cortelyou Bliss and Perkins are arrested in a high profile case stirring local reactions. The event focuses attention on leadership figures and legal process as authorities disclose initial details and next steps.
Warrants Issued for Three Prominent Men in NYC
New York City March 27 Special to The Evening Journal District Attorney Jerome obtained warrants for the arrest of Postmaster General Cortelyou RNC chairman Cornelius N Bills and George W Perkins former VP of New York Life The warrants stem from a dispute over whether insurers could be prosecuted for contributing to campaign funds according to reports
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Jerome
Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Cornelius N. Bills
The
New York Life
Joint conference set on 2 o'clock report of miners operators
The joint scale committee of bituminous operators and miners in the Central Competitive district will present their disagreement to a miners and operators conference this afternoon at 2 o'clock after a week of sessions in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
The
Evening Journal
Eight Die in Wyoming Railroad Wreck Near Natsona
A work train on the Chicago and Northwestern railroad plunged into a stream near Natsona, twenty miles west of Casper, during dawn snowfall. Eight men were killed and seventeen injured as the 5 am wreck occurred while crossing the stream. Victims include Charles Moll and D C lue, with numerous other workers named among the dead and injured.
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Casper
Wyo
Wyoming
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Walton
Natsona
Charles Moll
D. C. Lue
Cadoma
Mike Rolce
Stejan Sarcer
Mine Knoyie
Pete Vegnovic
Mike Knowewich
Melah Radowokich
Meltton Marsch
Nick Jurich
Illus Radokish
Johan Idowich
Theodore Radokovwaz
Nick Klaser
Alias Marsch
Mayer Sosohpart
Peter Tarlich
Morsch Imius
Mela Marisch
Nick Noverisch
William M. McQueary
EK. J. O'Donnell
R. J. Finch
Hayden
Blue
George Martin
Morganatic Wife and Children of the Crown Prince of Austria
The wife of Francis Ferdinand, heir presumptive to Austria-Hungary, was Sophie Chotek. As she was not of royal birth, she could never be queen and their unions were morganatic, legally but not royally recognized. Francis Ferdinand was a son of Archduke Charles Louis and nephew of Emperor Francis Joseph.
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Francis Ferdinand
Austria-Hungary
Sophie Chotek
Archduke Charles Louis
Francis Joseph
Miners Stand Fast on 1903 Wage Demand
United Mine Workers leaders present an ultimatum to coal operators demanding restoration of the 1903 wage scale a 5.55 percent increase as the only acceptable outcome. Operators adjourn the joint scale committee to review and likely reject the demand, while the union warns no agreement will be reached below the 1903 terms and Illinois miners pledge solidarity across all mines.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
T. L. Lewis
Herman C. Perry
Illinois Miners
Joint Scale Committee
Central Competitive District
Herman (. Perry
Illinois
Ilinois
Lewis Puts It Stronger Amid Union Rift
T L Lewis, vice president of the United Mine Workers, counters rumors at the scale conference, saying the union will remain united at the conference, in the convention, and beyond. He notes his surprise at floated rumors and emphasizes solidarity with Mitch.
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T. L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Overman Pushes Railway Rate Bill In Congress
In Washington on March 27 Overman spoke in support of the railway rate bill while a vote time was not set. Platt reported reform in printing matters, an executive session was held, and Congress passed resolutions to curb useless printing and empower committees to limit publications and authorize extra editions if needed. Most of the day covered District of Colombia business.
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Washington
Overman
Platt
Committee On Printing
House
Congress
District of Colombia
Bank Teller Banwell Sentenced for Theft Case
Toronto report states Banwell, crown bank teller, pleaded guilty to stealing over $40,000 and received four years in the penitentiary. Mrs Banwell withdrew her not guilty plea and pleaded guilty. judge imposed a suspended sentence for her.
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Toronto
Banwell
Crown Bank
Sherrick new trial decision due next Wednesday
Indianapolis March 26 argument on the motion for a new trial in the case of David K. E. Sherrick ex auditor of state convicted of embezzlement of state funds has concluded Special Judge McCullough announced he would hand down his decision next Wednesday
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Indianapolis
David KE. Sherrick
McCullough
Floods Tie Up Main Rail Lines Across Region
Floods from heavy rains strand traffic on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul and Chicago and Northwestern lines. The CM and St. P bridge over Rollingstone Creek is unsafe and passenger trains are diverted via the Burlington between Winona and Hastings. Freight movement is largely halted.
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Winona, Stinn
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Rollingston Creek
Burlington Road
Here
Hastings
Minn
McCaffrey Held on Bail After Gunfire at Judge’s Residence
John J McCaffrey, jailed after firing two shots through a window at the home of ex Judge James Gay Gordon, mayor’s private counsel, faces $2 000 bail. Evidence shows he was once confined in a mental institution and an inquiry into his sanity will be conducted.
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Philadelppia
John J McCaffrey
James Gay Gordon
Weaver
McCaffrey
Nation Civic Federation Council Meets in New York
The executive council of the National Civic Federation met in New York to discuss organizational business and elect officers. Other items note a major fire at Enterprise Boiler in Youngstown Ohio causing $55000 in losses.
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National Civic Federation
New York
Enterprise Boiler Company
Youngstown
Johann Most
Simon Hendricks
Los Angeles
Cal
Alex M. Henry
Ramon
Couches
Tex
Marcin Scovel
Roosevelt
Mentone
Glion
Switzerland
Maxim Torky
Berlin
United States
Enterprise National Bank
Pittsburg
Wisconsin
Kansas City
Livestock Markets Open with Mixed Hogs Cattle Prices
Chicago March 27 1906 hog receipts estimated 2000 left over from yesterday 600 prospects 5 higher than yesterday's close pork heavy shipping grades 20 to 66 42 mixed packers 86 20 to 86 45 light 86 20 to 86 47 cattle 4500 slow sheep 1000 steady.
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Chicago
OOO
Market cattle and hogs report from Chicago beat, 1906
Official receipts yesterday include hogs and cattle with prices by grade. Market commentary notes weakness in some hogs and steady to weaker lamb and sheep values. cattle and stockers show mixed movement as of the Chicago market report dated Mah. 27, 1906.
Minnesota Rate Reductions Face Rail Toll on Merchants
Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission reviews a proposed schedule cutting rates on ten commodities after a March hearing in St Paul. Attorney C A Severance argues rates are already low and further cuts hurt profits and consumers, while A B Stickney warns a 38 percent cut could ruin the railroads and trigger widespread opposition. Hearings continue for a week.
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Stapul
Minn
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
St. Paul
C. A. Severance
Ilinois
A. B. Stickney
Chicago Great Western
Terrific Rains Cause Floods Across Iowa
Terrific rains flood Iowa rivers with Mason City and Marshalltown reporting bridge washouts. A Chicago Great Western train toppled from a bridge after being swept by water. passengers unharmed. Earl and Cecil Larson drowned after being swept into a swollen creek near New Hartford.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Linn
Iowa Central
Mason City
Chicago Great Western
Earl and
Cecil Larson
New Hartford
Great Western Railway
Willsow Creek
Lowt Central
Marley
Mason and Clear Lake
Floyd County
Carpet Tack Blows Up Phoenix Powder Works
A carpet tack in cog wheels sparked an explosion at the Phoenix Powder company plant eight miles east of East St. Louis. John Nash, 58, and Edward Higginbotham, 24, were killed. The building was destroyed and debris scattered over the surrounding country. Nash operated the machine that ignited the spark. a tack was found in the cogs, and experts confirmed it caused the blast.
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East St. Louis
Phoenix Powder Company
Here
John Nash
Edward Higginbotham
Nash
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Goethe
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Morocco
Lake Carriers’ Association
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Lake Carriers
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Sarah Bernhardt
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