Interstate Commerce Bill Faces Senate Floor Fight Over Stock Rules
Washington lawmakers clash over an Interstate Commerce bill provision requiring stock at par and restricting market value. Attorney General Wickersham defends the measure as protecting investors while critics warn it hurts small railways and independent builders. Senate debates focus on whether large systems gain monopoly power and how to balance reform with construction needs.
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Fugitives Sturgis Stevens Nabbed After Bank Forgery Alarm
Detective O'Brien arrested 21 year old Ward Sturgis in New Orleans after a six month bank forgery scheme that spanned Chicago New York and Washington. Sturgis allegedly forged checks stole over 3000 and fled Canada pursued by police including Inspector Boardman and Chief Moundy with Chicago and New Orleans officials sharing a tale of a long pursuit ending in custody.
State police strike erupts over alleged swindler arrest
A wave of unrest hits the city as state police go out in a strike to push for action against a swindler who defrauded Mrs Harrigan and others including widows Mrs Carrison and Mrs McDonnis. The con artist claimed ties to high officials and planned to travel from Hot Springs Arkansas to Buffalo with a sick sister triggering suspicions of cabinet connections. Locomotive works came under fire as a pistol fight spilled into windows. 400 constabulary head to the city with 10 000 troops expected if peace talks fail. Federal authorities may intervene as more cars are wrecked and arbitration sought by clergy.
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Riots and Police Called in Philadelphia Strike Turmoil
Washington Post report describes constabulary and federal action during a Philadelphia streetcar strike. Rioters wreck a United States mail car as police and guards confront demonstrators. fatalities rise to four and hundreds injured. Union leaders seek Taft intervention while police plan car patrols and potential use of force to end the unrest.
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Poison charge and arrest order rock Missouri town
In Kirksville era reporting Sheriff Nolan was ordered to take Dr James W Hull of Monroe City into custody over a death probe involving Prof Vaughn. Hull to be held pending grand jury action. Mrs Vaughn issued a denial of rumors surrounding her husband’s death and questioned poison claims. Hull, once planning relocation to New York, faced mounting scrutiny amid social rumor and court action.
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Garfield Willing to Run for Governor in Ohio
James R. Garfield, president Roosevelt's secretary of the interior, said he is willing to lead the Republican ticket in Ohio against Gov Harmon if a popular demand arises. He noted he has not announced any candidacy and has no move toward the governorship at present. If the people want him to run, he will answer the call.
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Educators Address Meeting in Jemwood Citizens Group
Dr Evans, Arm strong Menaul Training School superintendent, Roscoe Bruce of negra s choo's, and Dre Williams spoke to the Jem wood Citizens Association on education last night. William Watson presided. A stereopticon lecture on Washington followed at the Cushing Chapter Bons of Veterans headquarters. The event touched on the George Washington money issue and related homestead topics.
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Washington bookkeeper held on forged check charges in New Orleans
John Ward Sturgis once Washington National Savings and Trust Bank clerk was arrested while playing a piano in Jessie Brown's tenderloin house. He admitted forging checks to steal about $8,065 and a separate $2,060 from a Chicago bank, claiming $10,000 in forgeries over months. He claimed to be tired of dodging and said, I secured $10,000 by forgeries. He had stretched a long fugitive path through Canada and New York before ending up in New Orleans with a seized machine. The Chicago authorities are said to act first, as they hold the initial claims and may pursue him.
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Patterson Mabsby Marries In Quiet Baltimore Ceremony
Mary Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Patterson and great granddaughter of Bentz Patterson wed Henry Egerton Riely at St Ignatius Church 1029 Bt Paul Street Baltimore. The ceremony was small due to mourning with only two families present. The bride wore a black and white going away gown and bouquet of gardenias. The couple will reside in Memphis Tennessee where Mr Riely has business.
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Seven district bills approved by House committee
Seven district bills were approved for favorable reporting out of the House committee. A universal transfer system measure was tabled for discussion and hearings at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The Johnston Sunday closing bill will be heard by the full committee the following Tuesday.
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Read Assured Chamber Subcommittee Aims for Highway Fund
A Washington Chamber of Commerce subcommittee plans to raise ten thousand dollars as the city’s share for a Washington Alexandria highway project. The group, led by Henry B. Macfarland, includes bankers, auto men, and other business leaders, with Alexandria pledging seventy dollars to match and county supervisors encouraged to provide additional funds.
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Proposed Amendment to By-Laws at Washington Board of Trade
Washington Board of Trade met at the New Willard Hotel where proposed by law changes and a ban on directors serving in the Chamber of Commerce were discussed. A committee on municipal financing reported, and a plan to extend street and avenue improvements was outlined, with timeline left for further consideration. The river and harbor committee urged a ship canal linking Washington and Baltimore as an inland waterway.
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Hogs Bring Record Prices at Chicago Market
Washington Post Chicago market reports hogs sold at the highest price since 1865 era highs, advancing 30 to 40 cents on brisk demand from shippers and speculators. Packers did not retreat to earlier levels, with top bids reaching seven dollars and multiple loads trading near that peak, marking a 17 12 cent rise from yesterday.
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Live Mouse In Her Rat Shocked Tipton Ind Washington Post
A wealthy Tipton resident woke to find a mouse in a hat acting as a rat on the breakfast table. Poison previously used for mice affected the animal. The creature sprang from the hat to the table, overturning dishes as the family watched in awe and alarm.
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Lodge on Food Probe Aims at Prices and Wages
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts announced in Newark that a Senate committee will thoroughly investigate prices of commodities and wage levels. He stressed no preconceived ideas and vowed to publish findings promptly, noting the task is difficult and will require careful data gathering from meat, oil, and sugar sectors.
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Taft Speech in Newark Urges Economy and Press Respect
President Taft addressed the Newark Board of Trade praising restraint in federal spending and promising to cut appropriations wherever possible. He outlined plans to revise business methods, maintain naval buildup through key ships, and delay canal costs while appealing for public support amid press scrutiny.
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