Inquiry into Railroads Ties with Coal and Oil Probed
The Interstate Commerce Commission begins a congressional directed inquiry into alleged railroad restraints on coal and oil handling. Special counsels Edward B. Whitney and William A. Glasgow were named for the probe, which will cover traffic to tidewater and the interior. Proceedings span the East and Middle West.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Edward B. Whitney
New York
William A. Glasgow
Philadelphia
East
Middle West
Interstate Commerce Board Probes Kansas Oil Rail Rates
Three ICC members opened an investigation into charges by Kansas independent oil producers that Kansas railroads favor Standard Oil with lower rates outside the state. Francis M. Cochrrell Judson Clements and Charles A. Prouty lead the probe with John T. Marsh as committee attorney. Counsel for independents Frank S. Monett and Clifford Thorne attend along with railroad representatives. Spectator C D Chamberlain secretary of the National Petroleum Association watches proceedings.
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Kansas City
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
Standard Oil Company
Francis M. Cockrell
Judson C. Clements
Charles A. Prouty
John T. Marsh
Southwest
Frank S. Monett
Ohio
Clifford Thorne
Washington, Ill
C. D. Chamberlain
Cleveland
National Petroleum Association
Pennsylvania
Anthracite Operators Refuse Miners Demands
New York reports that the anthracite operators reject the United Mine Workers wage readjustment proposal. They offer a three year continuation of current awards from April first, citing open shop policy and no basis to raise wages or hours. The exchange includes correspondence between John Mitchell and George Baer.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
George F. Baer
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Moroc coin police dispute nears settlement at Algericas
At Algericas the Morocco police and bank questions are being adjusted by a conference committee. The bank issue nears agreement except for capitol allotment to the conference. The police matter was not debated, but delegates expect a settlement within a week amid neutral powers pressure on France. In London the Daily Mail notes France faces coercion to concede on police questions.
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Algericas
France
Germany
London
Daily Mail
Morocco
Supreme Court orders witnesses to answer questions in paper trust cases
Washington, March 14. Justice McKenna wrote the opinion as the Supreme Court ruled that witnesses must answer questions in proceedings against the alleged paper trusts. The Wisconsin cases were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction while Minnesota cases upheld the district court verdict. The matter stemmed from General Paper Company actions to dodge Sherman anti trust prosecutions.
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Washington
Justice McKenna
Supreme Court of the United States
Paper Trust
Minnesota
Wisconsin
District of Minnesota
General Paper Company
The
Western Paper Trust
Chicago Wins Fight With Street Railway
The U.S. Supreme Court decision grants Chicago near total control of its traction system. It upholds city ordinances extending street railway charters to ninety nine years and limits contract rights to the charter life, stripping Union Traction of street rights in the north division and restricting the west division to a purchase clause.
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Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Union Traction Company
Linevitch Forecasts Russia's Far East Future
General Linevitch warns in Tsarkoe Selo that Japanese forces in Manchuria are intact and ready to renew hostilities. He urges privatizing the Siberian railroad, dropping military probes, humane treatment of soldiers, strong garrisons in Mandruia, and Russification through land and peasant subsidies.
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Tsarkoe
Mandruia
Linevitech
Amur
Manchuria
Norwegian ministers named to European posts in London Paris and more
Christiania on March 12 reports the appointment of Dr. Fridtjof Nansen as minister to London and Baron A Wedel Jarlsberg to Paris. J C W Prebensen goes to St Petersburg, T Von Ditton to Copenhagen, Benjamin Vogt to Stockholm, and O Gude to Berlin.
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Christiania
Friedjof Nansen
London
Baron A. von Wedel-Jarlsberg
Paris
J.C. W. Prebensen
St. Petersburg
T. von Ditton
Copenhagen
Benjamin Vogt
Stockholm
O. Gude
Berlin
Velvet Gown Style and Household Roles in Early 1900s
The article describes a modish velvet gown with braid trim and a white kid collar, while shifting to social observations on marriage and female influence. It cites a humorous husband versus wife dynamic and praises women who manage opera tours in the American West, highlighting Lois Steers and Wynn Coman. It notes Grace N Wishaar as a rare painter challenging male domains, and mentions Clara Hay and Edith Wetmore in cultural and Jewish philanthropic contexts.
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Julius Caesar
Oregon
Lois Steers
Wynn Coman
Nordlea
Northwest
Miss Coman
Grace N. Wishaar
Oakland
Cal
Local Notables Mentioned in Brief Notice Snippets
Miss Helen Gould's mall has grown large and burdensome. Mme. Melba can memorize an air after one listen. Mrs. Drusilla Hall Johnson of Northampton Massachusetts died recently and was believed the oldest direct descendant of the Revolution. Miss Archer, daughter and heiress of the late Fred Archer, noted Englishman.
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Edith Wetmore
Rhode Island
Washington
Helen Gould
Drusilla Hall Johnson
Northampton
Mass
Miss Archer
Fred Archer
Miss Helen Gould
Miss Gould
Empire coat with green velvet and satin embellishments featured
The article promotes an Empire style evening wrap with oyster white broadcloth, green velvet, grey satin facings, and elaborate appliques as a current fashion favorite. It suggests corded alk and self-toned contrasts, and notes terra cotta ornaments can be restored using milk baths and acid washes.
Professional Cards for Local Physicians
Professional card entries list Dr Paul Smits M D physician and surgeon with office at Aberdeen General Hospital and Crowther Wooding block corner of and Heron streets. Hours vary by location with telephone numbers 614 135 177 and 498.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
of¢ and
Heron Streets
Notice of Medical Practice Listings in Tacoma
G Kinnison located at 815 Market Street Commercial Block lists office hours from 9:00 a m to 8:00 p m and contact numbers 1543 and 541. Practice includes gynecology dermatology genito-urinary surgery with address 4 Pacific Avenue Tacoma Washington.
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Market Street
Pacific Ave
Tacoma
Wash
Attorney Practice Information and Law Offices Notice
Attorney at law Will practice in State and Federal courts Zelaska Block 4 Street RB Fox Rooms 10 and 11 Postoffice Block. Robert E Taggart Will practice in State and Federal courts Room 14 Dabney Block. Ben Sheers Lawyer Room 7 Dabney Block Popular Resorts.
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Zelaska Block
Dabney Block
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Linevitch
General
Czar
Wwe
Lish
Clara Hay
John Hay
America
Great Britain
Mme. Melba
Paul Smits, M. D
DR Watkins
Everett E. Lane, D. D. S
Hayes & Hayes
M. Robb Stapp
Hayes & Hayes Bank
G. Kinnison
Warren Brown
J. C. Cross
Attorney AT Law
Fox
Roomea
Robert E. Taggart
Ben Sheers
Jesse F. Murphy
U.S. Land Office
Olympia
Continental Saloon
O. C. Vammen
G Street
Heron
Aberdeen, Wash
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewett
South F Street
Andrew Blum
South Street
W. Johnston Transfer Co
S. P Street
Roslyn Coal
Aberdeen
J. M. Lupton, Mer
Cor. H. and
Hume
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
Heron Street
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