Senate Debate Over Court Review of Interstate Rates
Senate debate on the Hepburn bill grows over whether courts should review and suspend Interstate Commerce Commission rate orders. Advocates urge court oversight to prevent errors and curb overreach, noting delays and uneven protections for shippers not party to ICC hearings. Opponents warn suspensions could delay vital reforms. provide bond or other safeguards to avoid temporary or discriminatory rate effects.
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Legal dispute on road interest in court reviews
The text argues that requiring the amount in controversy to be deposited hinders road authorities from delaying proceedings. Expediting reviews preserves funds, reduces costs, and protects carriers and communities from irreparable harm, while overstressing the need for judicial review to safeguard both parties.
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Moody to Probe Lynchings Contempt Charges in Supreme Court
Attorney General Moody leads the probe into the Chattanooga lynching of Edward Johnson. If evidence supports it, participants face contempt charges in the U S Supreme Court. U S district attorney Penland reported an anonymous letter criticizing his stance.
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Overman Sees Metcalf on Orient Cotton Trade Extension
Senator Overman met with the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to approve a bill to extend the cotton trade with the Orient. A commission of cotton experts will oversee efforts including overseas trips and displays of colored cotton goods. Agencies will be set up to inform buyers and monitor world markets as exhibitions travel to mills in the South and New England.
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Railroad passenger checks case heads to State Supreme Court
Bloomington Wisconsin March 22 The Appellate Court denies the right of a railroad company to compel passengers to retain and produce checks given for tickets. Gwinn and Battymore refused to show checks aboard a Chicago and Alton train in August 1904 and were awarded damages. The decision sustains the lower courts and the railroad will carry the case to the State Supreme Court.
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Strike Won by Pittston Township Teachers
Special to The Washington Post from Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports Pittston Township teachers who struck last week after the school board failed to pay wages will be paid for two months tomorrow, with the remaining balance to follow. The Taxpayers' Association backed the teachers, warned directors of removal, and directors agreed to issue bonds of eighteen thousand dollars while owing some teachers up to thirty dollars.
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Anti cigarette law sustained by Nebraska Supreme Court
Nebraska Supreme Court sustains general anti cigarette law, ruling sale and manufacture of cigarettes illegal while individual rolling for personal use not manufacturing. The decision follows a young man’s arrest on charges of rolling a cigarette. Old-age pensions favored by St John colonial legislature with unanimous support.
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Compact May Move for New York State GOP Chair
New York Republicans report a Ryan Harriman compact aims to install Timothy L. Woodruff as state chairman and George Aldridge as executive chairman. The plan seeks to counter Odell and hinges on alliances with Tim Harriman and NY business interests. Delegates cite Albany deals and Hyde Alexander fight as context for the accord.
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Hearst a Potent Factor in New York Nomination Tilt
Norman W Mack of the Buffalo Times, a New York DNC member, says Hearst’s gubernatorial nomination could nearly guarantee his 1904 presidential bid. He foresees an independent Hearst sweep, with Bryan not opposing, and asserts Democrats would back Hearst if the independent ticket rises before the state convention.
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Garber to Have Primaries In Fourth District
Wapakoneta Ohio March 22 a call for the first Congressional primary ever held in Ohowan issued today by the Democrats of the Fourth district Any recognized Democrat will be eligible as a candidate Returns will be canvassed on May 16 Injunction proceedings will be brought at Lima to prevent the primaries and compel a regular convention The Fourth district is the only Democratic district in the state The incumbent to Harvey Garber who managed Gov Pattison s campaign.
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Army Orders Leave of absence for multiple officers
Army orders list several officers granted leaves and assignments. First Lieut Alvan C Gillem Fifth Cavalry extended ten days to Hendalsville Indiana for inspection related duties. Maj Albert D Haiskern commissary to Hendalsville for inspection. Maj Orin B Mitcham Ordnance to Liflin and Rand Fewer Company Wayne New Jersey for official inspection. First Lieut Walter J Scott Tenth Cavalry to Solyoke and Lawrence Massachusetts for wooden fabric manufacture duties. A board to meet May 1 194? in Denver Colorado to examine candidates for chaplain roles. include Lt Col Edward B Moseley deputy surgeon general Maj Edward R Mor Tie surgeon Cant Algeres G Worritow Capt Henry Clement Jr Capt Albert S Brooker Capt Robert E Frith recorder. Paragraph 1 and Special Orders No 13 March 13 1906. Lt Arthur Williams Corps of Engineers suspended until June 1 1908.
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Corps of Engineers
Price Tells of Drugged Journey in Syracuse Trial
Maj David Price on trial for conduct unbecoming an officer testified he was drugged in Syracuse for ten days while en route from the railroad to his hotel. He described amnesia after taking what he believed to be malt and said an army board’s abstinence pledge was illegal. Several officers testified to his good character and a grant commander’s report praised him as a soldier.
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Trooper Accused of Murder in Missouri Federal Court
In St Louis the first murder trial in a federal court begins as Trooper Femmet McCoy is charged with killing fellow trooper Alexander Baskerville during a December 7 duel on horseback while on picket duty. Witnesses include numerous army officers.
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Movements of Naval Vessels Reported
Arrivals include the vessels Lienz and Dom Juan de Austria sailing to Boston and Monte Cristi while Charleston reaches Rockland. Sailer-terribles Mohawk Alvarado and San Joyal depart Annapolis for Norfolk. Scorpion from Portugal heads to Key West and Columbia from Tompkins-File bound for Guantanamo.
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Smallpox on Train Intercepted in Chicago
Edward Jasper traveling from Los Angeles to Cincinnati with Mrs Jasper was halted by Chicago health officers after arriving on a transcontinental passenger train. He was en route to attend the funeral of Mrs Jasper’s father. Mrs Jasper and conductor W H Heatley were taken to isolation. The train cars were fumigated and disinfected.
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Monument to King Christian Fund Under Danish Americans
A Danish Americans representative group in New York has begun a drive to raise funds for a memorial to the late King Christian of Dermak tag. Contributions from the Danish American community are sought to support the monument project.
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Austria Says Storer Departure Breaks Diplomatic Rule
United States informs Vienna that Bellamy Storer ceased connection March 18 and Charles Francis is named ambassador to Austria Hungary. Officials note unusual move as Storer remains ambassador until letters of recall are presented, while Francis is welcomed, and Austria expresses surprise at the handling.
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First Porto Rico lecture charms Carroll Institute Hall
Charles F. Warren delivered the inaugural free illustrated lecture at Carroll Institute Hall on Porto Rico. Sent by the Department of Commerce and Labor, he outlined economic conditions and rural uses, warning of travel discomforts, quirky local practices, and educational gaps while keeping the audience amused. The talk ended with a view of Moro Castle as a cornet played Auld Lang Syne.
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No Money To Bury Seaman At Newport Navy Station
Apprenticed seaman R D Holly of Plymouth Ind died at the naval training station during a meningitis outbreak and funds were lacking to ship the body home. Fellow apprentices collected money to send Holly to Indiana. It is the eighteenth death from the epidemic since its outbreak. Holly had recently arrived from Norfolk. Deputy Police Commissioner Appointments: William Mathot named third deputy to succeed James F Mack in New York.
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Oklahoma Statehood Fight in House Debates Rule Change
The House debates the Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood bill with 171 yeas and 140 nays. Speakers criticize a procedural rule to push the measure to conference, while advocates urge swift action and praise the Senate for admitting Oklahoma as part of a single state.
Debate Over Rule Ends With Conferees Set For Statehood Vote
In a tense session, opposition urged against the rule as debate closed. Mr Dalzell and Mr Bede sparred over unanimous consent for a Senate Bill vote, while Speaker maintained procedural authority. Conferees Hamlin, Brick, and Moon were named. vote 146 to 91 affirmed, as insurgents faltered and conference pursuit continued toward statehood for the two territories.
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Suit Against Addicks Over Brokerages Tied to $40,000 Deposit
James F Clark Reginald H Ward and Frank A Schir jer, surviving partners of Clark Ward Co now in liquidation sue J Edward Addicks of Delaware gas trust. They seek attachment of $40,000 on deposit with Empire State Security Co, alleging earlier brokerage transactions years ago produced a $1,294 judgment and $944 collected after long effort.
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