Railroads Will Not Raise Rates Says Commission
April 5 report from the Interstate Commerce Commission states there will be no general increase in transportation rates. Railroads had informally announced a raise, but negotiations and government pressure led to a policy of maintaining current charges. Aims include closer contact with carriers and shippers to settle disputes without formal complaints, with special agents in major centers to oversee equity under the railroad rate act. Shippers accused of false billing face criminal action. hearings proceed with enforcement by the attorney general.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Commission
Commssion
Washinton
Aduet
Interstate Orn Commission
Jury Fault Cast After Colton Wreck at Southern Pacific Yard
Coroner jury blames G Gruenfelder Alford Meyer for criminal negligence in the Colton wreck of March 28 1907 while exonerating W Whine J Morrison and J Davis. It condemns Southern Pacific for dangerous equipment and urges painting of danger signals to aid railroad safety.
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Colton
Cal
G. Gruenhatter Alfordmeyer
Pacito Yards
W. Whine
Ehateer
Former Humboldt Principal Committed to Madison County Poorhouse
Alton and ML April report that Albert O. Wh, once principal of Humboldt School and former North Alton schools leader, has been committed to the Madison County poorhouse after losing $12,000 to slot machine gambling. His wife divorced him and received $7,000 to not contest, but he squandered that too. He says he no longer cares to live. pupils have started a fund to help him find a home while he cannot support himself.
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Alton, ML
Albert O. Wh
Humboldt School
Alton
Prin
North Alton
Madison County
Williams
Harriman Immune From Federal Law Sparks Roosevelt Clash
A contested exchange in Washington centers on Harriman who claims immunity from federal law after testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Roosevelt reportedly refused to negotiate and warned of possible jail if law existed. The incident follows a White House conference with Denvenant Stead and Rowevelt allies, while Harriman awaits state action or further legal protection.
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New York
Roosevelt
Harriman
Depew
France
Bo H. Harriman
Washington
Rowevelt
White Hous
Denoen
Stead
Tilhats
Iinole
Alton Rad
Denvenant
Hartiman
Chicago
Peaoe
Hil
von L. Meyer
Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hateviman
Dean's Kidney Pills touted as cure-all for kidney trouble
An old newspaper ad extols Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney disease and related back pain and rheumatism. A Albuquerque testimonial from Mrs. B Fournette claims relief after three boxes, urging readers to buy through Foster-Muilder Co. dealers. The ad also mentions other items and a furniture sale offer.
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Mackabe
Dean
B. Fournette
Broadway
Albuquerque
N. M
Foster-Mulburn Co
United State
Evan Earn
Ular Pric
Futrelle Furniture Co
Sitar Dies at Kansas City Railroad Builder Stephen Sharp
Stephen Cedy Sharp 71, a Plomeer railroad builder, died at home 2210 Fort Tenth St Kansas City Mes. Tuesday after paralysis. Born Tioga County New York his parents moved from Connecticut. He worked on the New York and Lake Erie railroad earlier in life.
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Kansas
CEDY
Stephen
Pabst Eight Day Malting Process Promises Healthful Beer
An advertisement extols Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer as a wholesome food rich in nutriment. It asserts malted barley yields complete nutrition and claims drinking a bottle with each meal boosts stomach zest and bodily strength.
Notice of Special Election in Albuquerque New Mexico
Notice by authority of the City Council of Albuquerque New Mexico sets a special election for May 4 1807. Voting places listed include City Hall Gold Avenue and Third Street locations. Question asks to authorize issuance of thirty thousand dollars in bonds to erect a city building. Voters must own taxable property within the city. Witnessed by city seal and official.
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Albuquerque
Mexico
Celock
City Hall
Chas
Chadwick & Co
Gold Avenue
Third Ward
B. H. Dunbar
Third Street
Gold Enue
Fourth Ward
George J. Craft
New Mexico
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Futrelle Furniture Company
Erie
Virginia
Mr. Sharp
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Thomas A. Shaw
Armatrong
Old Wyandotte
Kaw Valley
H. Sharp
Sharp Consteuetion Company
LO Commission
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pittebure
Interstate Commerce Cuminslo
NTAE
Missouri Line
Macon
J. B. Furry
Topeka
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Kansas City
Furry
Marceline
Estate
Chillicothe
Missouri
Th. Emerson
American Locomotive Works
Mr Emerson
Mr. Emerson
J. W. Ken+ Krick
Atehinon, Topeka & Santa Fe Ailway Company
Rock Island
Carrizozo
W. H. Bruart
Santa Fe Forirty Lyears
Stuart
Santa Fe
Albert
Maying Slot Machines
Ios
Sitar
Ernest Meyers & Co
Mls W. Silver Ave
Galveston
San Francisco
Los Angel
EL Paso
Texas
Belen Patent
Belen
Elks’ Opera House
The
Isle of Mystery
City Council of the
City of
Haniy
Fon
W. F. Gaston
Pasco
Mandell Fine Clothing and Furnishings
John Washington
Hosqueville
Tex
Ducktin
L. Trimble & CO
Orty! Second Street
Copper Avenue
F. F. Kelehern
West Railroad Avenue
Mne
Joseph W. Hesselden
Ralph Dunbar
Standard Plumbing & Heating Co
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
San Lule Valley
San Juan Country
Ss. K. Hooper
Denver, Colo
Belen Town and Improvement Company
Belen Townsite
Belen Town and Improvement Co
John Becker
Pres
WM. M, Berger
Sec
Am Timo Pettine
Benedetto Berardinelli
Mott's Pennyroyal Pills
DON J. Rankin & CO
N. T. Armijo Building
A. E. Walker
Secretary Mutual Building Assecation
West Ballies
W. E. Mauger
Ali Ruquerque
M. M
Rapi
North Third St
Third Street Meat Market
Emil Klienwort Masonic Budds
North Third Stree
A. Sleyster
Cromwe? Bivem
Imperial Laundry Co
Bobc Sobcs
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