Steamboat Clermont and the rise of federal power
The piece recounts the Clermont's 1807 Hudson run and its influence on steam navigation, then traces how the Steamboat Case and subsequent decisions expanded federal reach. It highlights Livingston Fulton, Gibbons Ogden, and Webster Marshall, noting implications for interstate commerce and the New Deal era court-packing debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Od S. Burton Heath
NER
New York
Robert Fulton
Hudson River
Albany
United States
John Lewis
Supreme Court
Fulton
Robert R. Livingston
State Supreme Court
George Washington
James Monroe
Louisiana Territory
Napoleon
Livingston
Clermont
Louisiana
New Jersey
Conn
Ohio
Mass
New Hampshire
Vermont
Georgia
Aaron Ogden
Thomas Gibbons
Elizabethport
Ogden
Kingston
Gibbons
Ogden’s
Gibbon
Daniel Webster
Webster
Marshall
Justice Story
Thomas Jefferson
Boulder Dam
FBI
Federal Trade Commission
Oliver Wendell Homes
Labor Board
Swift
Hughes
Congress
Sam
Iowa
Chicago
Kansas City
Jefferson
Swift & Co
Jones & Laughlin
Associated Press
Fruehaus Trailer Co
Friedman-Marks Clothing Co
Marbury
Two Children Die Of Suffocation In Oklahoma Fire
Kingfisher Oklahoma January 28 two small children Dickey Lee Springer 14 months and his brother Jimmy 3 died of suffocation when fire swept their parents home Mrs Springer had left to buy fruit and vegetables across the street and the cause of the blaze was not determined.
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Kingfisher, Okla
J. T. Springer
Dickey Lee Sringer
Jimmy
Y W C A Council Meeting Set for Hankow China
Geneva announces the World YWCA Council will meet in Hankow China in mid October at Hankow venue during executive committee session.
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Y.W.C.A. Council
Hankow
Geneva
Switzerland
Young Women’s Christian Association
China
Forest crops rank tenth among farm crops in value
Forest crops stand as the tenth most valuable farm crop, behind staples like corn and soybeans, highlighting wood products as a modest section of agricultural income.
Judge Finds Union In Contempt Of Court In Oklahoma City
Federal judge Edgar S. Vaught held Local No. 886 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Chauffeurs Warehousemen and Helpers union its President James E Hamilton and two organizers H L Crawford and Maurice E Mitchell in contempt for interfering with Quick Charge Inc which operates under court direction Damages sought total 11000 and court costs Sentencing set for February 6 following picketing activity since May 13 at the plant which voters rejected union affiliation last March
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Oklahoma City
Edgar S. Vaught
James E Hamilton
H. L. Crawford
Maurice E. Mitchell
Penn Chief Fights Use of Pipelines
Harrisburg lawmakers led by Sen. Montgomery F. Crowe urge Gov. Duff to block use of the Big and Little Inch lines for natural gas. They argue sale by the War Assets Administration threatens unemployment in the coal regions and Pennsylvania’s economy if gas flows through the pipes. They seek congressional action before private ownership is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Overnor James F. Duff
Pennsylvania
GOP
Montgomery F. Crowe
Monroe County
Senate
House
Congress
War Assets Administration
Pensylvania
Atlantic Seaboard
Commonwealth
WAA
Duff
Letzler
Communists Battle to Control AVC Infiltration Bid Fails
New York report details a Communist bid to infiltrate the American Veterans Committee, aiming to override midwestern and eastern chapters. Roosevelt and anti Communist leaders frame the struggle as left of center versus Red influence with several AVC officials linked to the movement.
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New York
NEA
Ry A
American Veterans Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
Oren
Willkie
Root, Jr
Michael Straight
Charles Bolte
Gilbert Harrison
Meyer Bernstein
CIO
Veterans Affairs
Reds
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
John Roy Carlson
Joseph Clark
The
Daily Worker
AWC
AVC
Legion
Franklin D. Roose, Jr
Oren Root, Jr
David Dubinsky
Center
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Regents Seek Extra Funds for State Universities and Hospitals
Oklahoma City January 27 Regents for higher education moved to draft a request to Governor Turner for an additional 138 444 to finish the current year for the university and crippled children's hospitals. Prices rose and salaries for technical staff climbed, straining the original 1 000 000 budget. An emergency 138 444 was allotted last fall from Kerr's contingency fund to cover the first half, with 85 000 more provided for the second half. The regents aim to meet legislative leaders to press for funding and policy changes for state colleges and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Regents For Higher Education
Roy J. Turner
University and Crippled Children’s Hospitals
Robert S. Kerr
Johnson Pledging Flood Projects in Oklahoma
Rep Glen Johnson vows strong push for flood control schemes in Cleveland Pottawatomie Seminole Hughes Creek Okfuskee Lincoln Pontotoc Coal and Johnston counties. An Army report on feasibility of Little River basin flood prevention and reservoir work in Cleveland or Pottawatomie is expected soon. The plan aims to return several acres of farmland to productive use. Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.
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Washington
Cleveland
Pottawatomie
Seminole
Hughes
Crek
Okfuskee
Lincoln
Pontotoc
Coal
Johnston
Oklahoma
Glen Johnson
D-Okla
Johnson
Army
Little River
Edible Mushroom Count Reaches 700 Species Proof
A study confirms more than 700 mushroom species are edible. Researchers note wide variety in unique flavors and textures across genera while highlighting caution to identify species correctly to avoid toxic varieties.
Antarctic Flight Launch Delayed By Poor Weather
Philippine Sea pursues favorable weather for six polar transport planes led by Read Adm Byrd. Cruzen reports low ceilings and snow as conditions delay takeoffs from Little America. Planes aim 600 to 750 mile hops for aerial photography and airborne magnetic detection of underlying geology.
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Aston L. Blakeslee
Little America
Philippine Sea
Richard E. Byrd
Adm
Richard H. Cruzen
Scott Island
Face Not Apelike, He's Not Criminal
David Ruge, 16, once derided for a ferocious facial appearance, has undergone a plastic surgery operation in Chicago and was discharged from Blodgett Hospital as an outpatient. Dr. Ferris N. Smith, who performed the procedure without charge, reports the youth is delighted with his changing look and hopes to return to his machinist job, after extortion charges in Chicago where he pleaded guilty to obtain funds for the operation.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
David Ruge
Chicago
Blodgett Hospital
Ferris N. Smith
David
Monkey Face
Forgery Case Targets Elmo Loman Using Another Name
In a district court motion term, Elmo Loman alias Jack Loman faces trial for forgery after using another man’s name to cash a check. Mrs Loman confirms it was not her husband charged, though his name was used. The docket lists 59 cases set for trial in the term.
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Elmo Loman
Ack. Loman
Jack Loman
Hoyt Driskill
Fitzhugh Caging Tourney Kicks Off This Week
Fitzhugh independent basketball tournament starts tonight at 7 with three games and runs through Saturday. Opening matchups are Francis versus Byng, Vaness versus Coalgate, and Fitzhugh versus Latta.
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Fitzhugh
Francis
Byng
Vaness
Coalgate
Latta
Vaness- Coalgate
Pontotoc
Francis-Latta
Fittstown
Stratford
Lula
Measures To Prevent Pneumonia Faces New Guidance
Oklahoma City health officials outline steps to curb pneumonia during January and February. Emphasizing rest, nutrition, sleep, and avoiding crowds, the Conservation of Health Committee notes medical advances cut pneumonia death rates from 40 50 percent to 5 10 percent.
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Oklahoma City
Conservation of Health Committee
Oklahoma State Medical Association
Oklahoma
The
Health Conservation Committee
Turner Signs First Bill Highway Law
Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner signed the highway commission reorganization bill as his top priority for the twenty first session. He said the road program is his responsibility and pledged to appoint capable highway commissioners. He also signed a mansion repair fund and a tax commission reorganization measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Roy J. Turner
Highway Commission
Turner
House
Senate
Tax Commission
Grass Fire Season Hits Local Fire Units Hard
The grass burning season has begun with a surge in calls, firemen reporting 17 calls this month and daily increases. Monday saw nearly as many grass fires as in the prior 26 days, with some fires believed set by residents and others started accidentally as vegetation greens up in about a month and a half. Firefighters expect more fires as the season progresses, recalling days with 10 to 15 fires per day and even 30 in a single day.
Royal Jupiter welcomed in Ada. Ambassador of Good Beef proclaimed
Governor Roy J. Turner and Mayor Frank Spencer led a crowd of over 3,000 as Royal Jupiter the 1946 International Livestock Exposition grand champion steer arrived in Ada. The 22 month old Shorthorn, valued at about 14,490 dollars, began a 22,000 mile educational tour for 4 H and FFA youth. Dean Blizzard of Oklahoma A and M spoke as Harold Graham’s Ada High School band led a East Main Street parade to Firestone for the ceremony.
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Royal Jupiter
Ada
Roy J. Turner
FFA
Harold Graham
Ada High School
East Main Street
Firestone
West Main
Sir
Frank Spencer
Firestone Company
T. Royal Rupert
Malcolm Stegall
Latta School
Pontotoc County
Turner
Spencer
Oklahoma
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