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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
7
Silvery hair and mustache led many to compare him to Mark Twain. He served as the third chief justice in America's highest tribunal, a figure rivaled by Marshall and Taney in fame and influence.
The article lists Fuller’s key rulings including invalidation of the income tax act of 1895 and Employers' Liability Act, upholding imperialism with Puerto Rico status, and sustaining U S circuit court rulings in the Standard Oil fine. It notes his dissent in Kansas eight hour law and opposition in Northern Securities, plus decisions on the sugar trust and anti anarchist law.
A lengthy tribute to Melville W Fuller outlining his tenure as chief justice for twenty two years and comparing him with predecessors Marshall Taney and Waite. The article notes Fuller’s dignity leadership views on official precedence and his personal traits including theater interest, poetry, and a memorable wager with colleagues over spelling in court documents. It also recounts anecdotes about his height appearance and interactions with Mark Twain and the Chicago crowd.
Sleepers run between Peoria and St Louis toutting smokeless noiseless operation with tipless porters and burglar proof lockers. Cars feature turtle back roofs mahogany interiors and double upper berths with individual curtains and reading lights. Service includes hot coffee rolls and no extra charges with 25 cent lower berth discount.
Petaluma County California reports 2 5 million laying hens and the largest incubator factory in the world. Shipments of eel in 1909 reach 7 159 481 dozen with eggs total over 100 million produced by hatcheries and farms. California imports several million dozen eggs yearly to meet demand.
Near season end the Bessie M. Dugan brought in 12 000 mackerel at Boston wharf selling for 22 cents each. The haul earned $2 640 for the captain and crew from a single night’s work, one of the year’s largest.
Siberia plans to export 61,250 tons of butter this year versus 63,000 tons in 1908. Major buyers include Germany England and Denmark.
A New York Sun quote contrasts two men at a station car: a calm thinker and a quick alert grabber. The speaker argues the alert man wins the seat first, praising readiness over restraint.
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