Roosevelt Firm on Rate Legislation in Face of Rail Lobby
President Roosevelt remains steadfast against conceding railroad rate provisions, insisting the commission set schedule stay in force until a decision. He seeks final guidance from Taft and Knox, with Moody's and local legal minds endorsing no immediate right of appeal, amid railroad lobbying rumors that sway Wall Street.
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Moody
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft
Knox
Roosevelt
Yatt
Railroad reform showdown shifts yet again in Washington
The Hepburn bill faces swift passage in the House with a commanding majority and moves toward Senate approval within two months. Administration circles insist the president has won the fight and that railroads will yield, fearing harsher laws if courts intervene. A Gillespie report on the Pennsylvania merger awaits House action, while Senate scrutiny of railroad relations looms and Wall Street trading hints at cautious optimism for Cassatt roads.
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Roosevelt
Knox
United States
Tate
Know
Congress
Wall Street
Washington
Crane
Winthrop Murray Crane
Massachusetts
New York
White House
House
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senate
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gillespie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio
Cassatt
Warrensburg wife burns husband with vitriol in hotel
Mrs Jeannie Cosgrove is jailed in Saratoga on a charge of seriously burning her husband James D Cosgrove with vitriol after he visited her at the Commercial Hotel seeking a conference and to see their nine year old daughter. He is in serious condition. the couple had been apart for over two years and she will be arraigned before Police Justice Delaney.
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Washington Post
Saratoga
Jeannie Cosgrove
Warrensburg
Delaney
James D. Cosgrove
Swift & Co
Cosgrove
Pennsylvania
Mahanoy City
Schuylkill
Wilkesharre
Anthracite Wits
Harlston
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
W. B. Wilson
Banker Dead From Drug Overdose In Kingston
Special to The Washington Post from Ottawa Ontario reports Roderick MacKenzie a prominent Canadian banker was found dead on Grand Trunk tracks near Kingston. His death followed a drug arus and he reportedly acted against superiors orders at the Bank of Montreal Kingston branch where he served since 1567 in several cities including Cornwall Halifax New Castle St John and Kingston where he was manager.
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Washington Post
Ottawa
Ont
Roderick MacKenzie
Grand Trunk
Kingston
Bank of Montreal
MacKenzie
Cornwall
Halifax
New Castle
St. John
Two Young Girls Missing From Philadelphia Homes
Miss Allen Angney of 1881 Sargeant Avenue asks for a general alarm for her sister Ruth, eighteen, who left January 15 with Hacti Striker, also eighteen. They had $29 between them. families have heard nothing since. The report notes a banking ad offering low risk savings.
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Philadelphia
Washington Post
New York
Allen Angney
Sargeant Avenue
Greatest miners strike looms as forces prepare
Pittsburg reports a stormy mass meeting expected tomorrow as miners vow to strike April 1 and Dolan’s resignation is demanded after defying Indianapolis instructions. State authorities rush four companys of constabulary with 240 troops and arming, stockpiling coal to sustain a lengthy stoppage. John Mitchell linked to radicals, while Dolan and Lewis loom large.
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Pittsburg
Dolan
John Mitchell
Washington
United Mine Workers of American
Patrick Dolan
Indianapolis
State Constabulary
Harrisburg
Delan
United States
Army
United States Navy
National Guard
Tom L. Lewis
Ohio
D. Ryan
Ilinois
Best Man and Ushers Named for White House Wedding
The Longworth family announced Nicholas Longworth will wed Miss Alice Roosevelt with a Harvard–oriented wedding. Best man Thomas Nelson Perkins, of Boston, and ushers Quincy Shaw Jr, Frederic Winthrop, Francis Bangs, Guy Norman, B A Wallingford Jr, Larg Anderson, Vicomte Charles de Chambrun, and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. attend.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Washington
Harvard
Harvard College
Messrs. Wallingford and
de Chambrun
Thomas Nelson Perkins
Boston
Mass
Corporation
Harvard University
Howard C. Perkins
Mr. Longworth
Charles Perkins
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Quincy A. Shaw, Jr
Frederic Winthrop
New York
Francis R. Bangs
Guy Norman
B. A. Wallingford, Jr
Laws
Larg Anderson
Washington, D. C
Nicholas Longworth Anderson
Vicomte Charles de Chambrun
Comte Adelbert de Chambrun
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Foreignists in Danger and Education Boss Ousted in China
Hongkong reports fear among foreigners after Chinese looting of an American missionary residence in Fall. Yuan Shi Kai dismisses Prof C D Tenney, head of education in Chili Province, amid rising anti foreign sentiment and revived boycott calls against American goods.
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C. D. Tenney
Chili Province
Hongkong
Canton
Andrew Beattie
Pekin
Yuam Shi Kai
C. BD
Rockhill
Congress
Pear
EK. B. Drew
Sir Robert Hart
Maritime Customs
Revolt Against Dowie Sparks Tense Zion City Meeting
In Chicago under the Washington Vox banner a special reports Elder Cassum at Zion City Tabernacle voices sharp criticism of John Alexander Dowie. The audience murmured in protest as Cassum’s remarks challenged the apostle’s leadership and ideals. Gladstone Dowie and Jane Dowie attended without signaling support or opposition.
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Washington
Vox
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Cassum
Zion City Tabernacle
Hitler Cossum
Speicher
Gladstone Dowie
Jane Dowie
Insane Guest in Hotel Throws Furniture from Fifth Story
Cortlandt H. Bonney a 30 year old New York civil engineer in Wheeling was driven insane in the Grand Central Hotel last night. He hurled trunks chairs and mirrors from a fifth floor window as hotel attendants rushed in to stop him. Bonney was moved to a hospital and his father a prominent New York businessman was summoned.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Cortlandt H. Bonney
New York
Grand Central Hotel
Unionist split seen as possible but unlikely changer
London reports a Unionist rift with Balfour and Chamberlain at odds over tariff reform. Chamberlain may form a separate party while Balfour resists compromise. Akers Douglas could lead temporarily if Balfour stalls. Liberals weigh contest for the City of London seat amid turmoil.
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Balfour
Chamberlain
London
Mr. Balfour
Mr. Chamberlain
Home Affairs
Akers Douglas
Walter Hume Long
City of London
Alban G. H. Gibbs
Chamberlan
CABLES INTERRUPTED ACROSS PACIFIC COASTLINE NEWS
New York reports ongoing cable outages from Colombia and the West India and Panama lines after a Thursday quake near Buena Ventura. Repairs to the Pacific break may take a week or more, severing communications from Jamaica to Porto Rico and isolating the West Indies and Ecuador region.
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Washington Post
New York
Republic of Colombia
Dgtard
Central and South American Telegraph Company
Buena Ventura
Pacific
Baard
West India and
Panama ‘Telegraph Company
Jamaica
Porto Rico
Tir
West Indies
Guayaquil
Heuador
Historic gun for Ohio among Civil War relics
Special to The Washington Fest reports James Burson will present the old infeld rifle, claimed as the last Civil War shot, to Ohio. Burson carried it 3000 miles after receiving Gov Moorehead's surrender in Greensboro. The gun will be housed in the Ohio State Capitol relic room in Columbus. Japan plans to boost navy tonnage to 40000 tons by year end 107-.
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Washington
Liverpool
Ohio
Fred
James Burson
Rocky Ford
Colo
Burson
Gov. Moorehaad
Greensboro
N. C
Columbus
Japan
Tokyo
Mid River Murder On a Floating Scow on the Hudson
A watchman named John Arthurs was murdered aboard a Spearin & Preston pile driver scow off Little West Twelfth Street in the Hudson River. An ax, whisky bottles, and cigarettes were found. robbery is unlikely. The investigation, led by about thirty detectives, centers on two Swedes who slept on the scow and a Sunday watchman friend, with a boy witness reporting the discovery.
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Washington
New York
John Arthurs
Spearin & Preston
Little West Twelfth Street
Hudson River
Arthurs
James, Sommerville
Lynch
Charles Street
Dr. de Vanney
St. Vincent’s Hospital
de Vanney
Young Sommerville
Ole Bensen
Brooklyn
William Hanna
Sunnyside
N. J
Summerville
Doolin
Canada
Fifteen Men Rescued From Silk District Factory Fire
A six story factory at Grand and Mercer streets in New York burned, causing over 250000 dollars in damage. Fifteen fire patrol members were trapped in the basement and escaped by chopping through a wall with axes. Charles Schoolhouse Sons faced 100000 in losses, Bernhard Almania Co. over 150000, with minor injuries to a foreman and a policeman as crowds swarmed the scene.
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New York
Grand Street
Mercer Street
Silk and Linen
Charles Schoolhouse & Sons
Bernhard, Almania & Co
Freman
Jail Breaker a Hermit in Woods Near Smyrna
Special to the Washington Post Wilmington Del Feb 4 Thomas Bedwell who escaped from jail at Denton Md last fall was captured near Smyrna Del after hideouts in a wood cabin He surrendered under threat of armed deputies and was sent back to Denton Md where he faces a term for highway robbery and assault He had just finished a five year Dover jail sentence.
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Washington
Wilmington
Del
Thomas Bedwell
Denton
Baltimore
Maryland
Smyrna
Bedwell
Dover
Boyer
Presidents Firm for Rate Law and Miners Strike Plans
A compact index lists Part One items including Presidents Firm for Rate Law, Plans for Miners' Strike, River Border Mystery, Malls Padded for Railroads, Victim of Jack the Slasher, Fire in Apartment House, Fairbanks Presidential Room, Funeral of King Christian, Graft in Dominican Treaty, House Attitude on Rate Bill, Editorial Comment, Talks With Hotel Guests, Social and Personal notes, Sporting News and Gossip, Printers Doubt Department Hadlitors, Churches to Change Music.
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Fairbanks
King Christian
Wall Street
Wedding Tragedy: Two Shot At Park Place Ceremony
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania on February 4 Ignace Cichon aged twenty was killed and Joseph Heydels seriously wounded by John Senecnal twenty four an uninvited guest. The shooting followed a prior quarrel at a wedding celebration near Park Place.
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Mahanoy City
Ignace Cichon
Joseph Heydels
John Senecnal
Park Place
Senchai
Diplomats watch bloody bull fight amid Moroccan conference
At Algeciras the Moroccan reform talks were marked by a grand bull fight. Delegates from many nations attended in a stone arena, with Mata dor Morensia presenting a controversial bull. Spectators marveled at audacity while condemning the cruelty of the sport.
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Algeciras
Andalusia
Duke of
Lagartijo
Almodovar
Matador Morensia
From Grave to Altar in Swainsboro Georgia
In Swainsboro Georgia on February 4 Mrs. Alice Sewell, widow of Do Thornes, has married Robert L. McDaniel after his funeral. McDaniel had previously loved her. the couple married after leaving the cemetery and departed for a wedding trip. The new union follows the late husband’s wealth, and the widow spoke of needing comfort.
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Washington Post
Swainsboro. Ga
Alice Sewell
Do. Thornes
Robert & McDaniel
Mrs. Sewell
Three Women Die of Fright in Paris Fire
Rennes reports a fire at the Home for the Aged in Faubourg de Paris destroying buildings. Nine bodies recovered, three women dead from fright. Chaplain Stenou injured after attempting rescue. Moet & Chandon White Seal 1900 cited as champagne of the day with rising NY imports.
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Paris
Rennes
Home For the Aged
Faubourg de Paris
Tittle Sisters of the Poor
Stenou
New York
Theehouse
Mail stuffing at weighing time recalls Franked matter abuse
Rep Barlow’s franked mails become central to a Postal Commission probe. Railroads gain from inflated pay during the ninety day weighing period, while shipments bearing Barlow’s frank are delayed at New Orleans. The inquiry finds instances of stuffing, with responsibility unclear and implications for revenue.
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Ira E Bennett
Ji Sa35
United States
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Columbia
Virginias
Missouri River
Mr Loud
The
Postal Commission
Iudofie
Loud
Mentor
Barlowesse
Barlow
Congress
California
West
Barnoaw
Frank
New Orleans
Washington
Southerm Pacino Company
Barrows Franks
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Dickinson
Commission
Sea Pe Raadkive
Banking Dept. of Tinton Trust Co
Teddy
Theodore Hoosevelt, Jr
Senator Knox
China
Tenney
Yuan Shi Kai
Paotingfu
University of
Lee
Peking
Unionist Party
Colombia
Mid-River
Scow
H. Corning
13Th St
Georgia
Nevada
Leeds
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