Railroad measure debate heats Senate over paragraph by paragraph review
Insurgent Senator Clapp presses for railroad bill to be read paragraph by paragraph with amendments fully discussed. Debate shows split views as Elkins defends orderly consideration while Heyburn and others clash on the measure and timing amid reforms.
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Eline
Clapp
Senate
Mr. Elkins
Elkins
Mikins
Tly
Ate
Ha Kobetes
Tlia
Burglars Use Chloroform on Four-Star Home
Intruders chloroformed ten people in a four story mansion on Seventh Street in Eust, ransacked rooms, and left the victims in a drugged, dazed state. Samuel Keleenbupen and family, living above, were found still shaken from the chloroform effects. Police suspect the thieves planned the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eust
Samuel
Segaer
Uiey
Saautel Kera
Thaw Not A Millionaire In Bitter Testimony
Testimony at a San Francisco trial reveals statements about Harry Thaw’s wealth. Mrs Mary Stower Thaw asserts his fortune around 400000 dollars while noting rough estimates and debts. The witness questions his independent wealth and character in the case surrounding Stanford White’s murder.
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Stanford White
Mary Stower
W. Hartridge
Miek Thaw
Amehe Nara Yar
Enuels
Mr Knoxi Plan Rejected by Senate Committees
Amid uneasy debate in the Senate committees, Mr Knoxi's plan faced rejection over fears it could provoke conflicts with Britain and Germany. Delegates warned that passing the proposal might entangle the nation with major powers, leading to complications and political strain.
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Hary
Aberia Lesteruay
Senate
Peopuserl
Souter
Libesia
Britain
Germany
Phan
Beloy
Butter Price Fixing Hearings Reveal Market Controls
A Senate committee hearing examined how butter prices are set by a local board in a town described as having weekly meetings to decide pricing. The action faced no appeal and drew critique for possible mandate violations and supply impact in the future. Report on River Bill Expected Today. A commerce committee report to the Senate on river projects is due, with a proposal for about 098,000 in appropriations, exceeding House-approved figures by 11,009,000.
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Senate
Ac Blein
John Newnan
Bla
Deglpre
House
Seven States Ratify Income Tax Amendment
Seven states have ratified the income tax amendment, with Maryland the latest to act in favor. The list includes Alabama, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Maryland.
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Maryland
Alabama
Slim South Carolina
Oklahomna
Mississippi
Kentucky
Antioption Bill Reported by House Agriculture Panel
The antioption bill prohibiting creating imitation futures was introduced by Chairman Scott and ordered favorably reported yesterday by the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Scott
House Committee On Agriculture
Schools for Farmers Brighten Southern Education Gist
The Little Rock conference on agricultural education gathers leaders from public and private schools to promote scientific farming. It argues that educated farmers double output, reduce waste, and boost regional prosperity, with trials in crop rotation, spraying, and high school agricultural courses guiding rural communities toward lasting gains.
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Little Rock
Leas
Republic
Hyongt
School For
Mide
Wisconsin Agricat Tral Department
Chacara
Little Pad
Tang
America
South
New Calumet Copper Head Named to Lead Properties
Boston officials today assumed control of Calumet Copper properties after the death of Prof. Alexander Agassiz. Quincy A. Shaw was elected president of the Valumet and Hecla Mining Company, with R. L. Agassiz named director and VP. Thomas Nelson Perkins joined the board as director alongside subsidiaries TamWarack and Isle Royale.
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Boston
Calumet
Alexander Agassiz
Quincy A. Shaw
Valumet and Hecla
Agasei
R.L. Agassiz
Thomas Nelson Perkine
Tamtwarack
Isle Royale
Western Union Plans Employee Rewards and Wage Increases
New York executives approve a plan to reward employees with improved wages rather than dividends for stockholders. Col. Robert Clowry explains that earnings above the 3 percent dividend will fund property improvements and better working conditions. The policy emphasizes individual treatment and merit-based rewards.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Robert Clowry
Grain House Suspends W J Merritt Co of Chicago
The grain house of W J Merritt & Co of Chicago suspended operations after a drop in corn prices. The firm, long prominent in cash grain, faced asset and liability figures and notified customers to close out trades. The suspension followed a decline in eastern and other markets, causing broad surprise in the grain trade.
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H. Merritt & Co
Chicago
Eax
W. J. Meritt & Co
Board of Trade
W. HL Merritt & Co
Dore
Havnng
Golden Oak and Mahogany Chiffoniers Price List
A catalog of chiffoniers in oak and mahogany with prices ranging from eight to thirty dollars. Entries show multiple price points such as eight dollars, sixteen fifty, twenty five, thirty, and thirty one for various styles and finishes. The list mixes spellings and quotes, indicating a sale or dealer advertisement with several model options.
Market decline triggers contract repudiation delays rot
A firm announced that its counterparties repudiated contracts as the market fell. Brokers sought new buyers for grain while large portions spoiled. A firm member warned creditors would be paid in full if possible, though payment was uncertain.
Objects to the Lee statue by Massachusetts G A R
Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic members met in Boston to oppose placing a Robert E Lee statue in the U S House of Representatives. They petition Congress for removal, arguing Lee never accepted amnesty and therefore was not a citizen.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Grand Army of the Republic
National House of Representatives
Robert E. Lee
Congress
Robert E. Bee
Robert E. Bee Never Accepted the Terms of Amnesty Offered By Gen
Grant
United States
Aerer
Would Change Senate Hours
The Senate discussed shifting sessions to start at 2 p.m. instead of noon. Mr. Newlands supported the change, expressing strong favor for the adjustment.
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Senate
Newlands
Woman Identified After Death by Self Harm in New York Hotel
Victor H Sternberg of New York identified the body of a woman who committed suicide by chloroform in a Fourth Avenue hotel. She registered as Mrs W H Young of Tuxedo Park. He said she had been in poor health and had recently been removed from a sanitarium.
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New York
Victor H. Sternberg
Fourth Avenue
W. H. Young
Tuxedo Park
Fourth Avenue Hotel
March Pig Iron Record Below February Average
United States coke and anthracite blast furnaces report March pig iron production excluding charcoal at 2,588.74 tons daily total 2,599,005 tons in January, with February at 242 tons daily and 195,768 tons monthly. March daily average 506 tons, days differ, stacks active 88 at end March versus 311 in February.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Iron Trade Review
United States
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By Frederic J. Haskin
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Texas
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Nis
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Cully
Colur
Andrew Garnegie
Europe
A. Shaw
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Beass
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China
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