Federal ruling ends state control of interstate rail rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in a July ruling prepared by Commissioner James Hadan, asserts exclusive federal power to regulate interstate rail rates under the Hepburn Act. States cannot touch through rates, and local rate laws may be overridden when they affect through traffic from Chicago to New Orleans passing Illinois Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce
James Hadan
Commission
Opinmon
Chicago
New Orleans
Illinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ilinois
New Ora
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania railroad rejects steel ties for wood
The Pennsylvania railroad ruled steel ties cannot replace wooden ties. Steel ties lack resiliency for heavy traffic and curves, stopping steel tie experiments. Georgia pine shipments ordered. after Mineral Point wreck, Carnegie Steel claimed steel ties may prove durable in straight lines but not on curves. RK Brown and HS Van Sick visited El Paso with Santa Fe officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Mineral Point
Carnegie Steel
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
E. RK. Brown
Pasenger
Sante Fe
el Paro
HS. van Sick
Guthrie Writ Feeds Kell Townsite Affecting Railway Land
John Em bry, United States attorney, secured from Associate Justice Frank Gillette a writ of injunction restraining the Lawton Wichita Falls & North Western Railway company and several named individuals from using the land for Kell townsite purposes. The proposed town Kell sits near the government townsite of Rechill in the big pasture, drawing federal opposition. Also notes railway concessions in Chihuahua Mexico and various Santa Fe Railway staff movements and vacations across multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
John Embry
United States
Frank Gillette
Lawton, Wichita Falls & North- Western Railway Company
Frank Kell
J. A. Kemp
Huff
John Fields
Kell
Rechill
Harriman’s Power Under Fire in Rail Consolidation Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission's unanimous report on the Harriman inquiry characterizes Harriman's rail consolidations as a menace to business and calls for measures to curb his power. It details joint control of the Alton line, the Pacific actions, and the risk to national finance from large railway systems, urging safer, conservative investments and reduced risks. It also notes Mexico’s government backed consolidation forming the National Railway of Mexico with a $40 million capitalization and a voting-majority government stake, plus a 21-member board split between Mexico City and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Franklin K. Lane
Alton Railway
Union Pacific
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Alton
Rock Island
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
New Orleans
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
China
United States
Ogden
Kansas City Omaha
Chicago & Alton
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Steam motor cars in experimental run on Erie system
Erie prepares practical tests of a Ganz type steam motor car on suburban lines. The Austria built engine, 38 passenger capacity, coal bunker for 50 miles, and a 20 mile per hour level run with trailer, aims to compare with electric methods. Also includes a dental infirmity ad and patent medicine notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Gana
United States
Jersey City
Raen
Davre
Podel
Gans
Vienna
Budapest
Europe
Underwood
Erie System
Austria
Erte
Ganz
Imachinery
Willard New Depot and Merchants Include Large Buildings
Willard New Mexico July 16 Special The A T F or Eastern Railway of New Mexico is erecting a concrete two story depot in Willard to duplicate the Texico building with frontage and walks over 300 feet. The Willard Mercantile company led by John Hecker and Charles Field is constructing a three story brick business house 30 by 140 feet with a basement and will offer a large stock for retail and wholesale. J C Jackson is local manager. The Willard Drug company operated by Wilton and Sears occupies a new Ma street building with Dr W A Wilson a leading physician. The Danlavy Mercantile company under Wilbur Danlavy has expanded its store and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard, N.M
Eastern Railway of
New Mexico
Texico
N. M
Willard Mercantile Company
John Hecker
Charles Field
J.C Jackson
Willard Drug Company
Ma Street
Wilton
Sears
W. A. Wilson
Danlasy Mercantile Company
Wilbur Danlavy
Matador Killed as Bulls Run Rampant in Juarez Fight
Michael Ross of Albuquerque witnessed a brutal Juarez bullfight in which one matador died and four bulls were killed. He described two fighters rising on a platform as a bull charged, another matador fell, and the struck man’s head was torn off after a miscalculated distance, while spectators applauded and the combat continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ross
Albuquerque
Juarez
Mexico
Ross
Fort Wingate Tops 1908 Army Target Scores
The War Department reports 1908 life carbine pistol firing results. The Southwestern Division posted 12.38 percent, Colorado led with 74.94, and Fort Wingate New Mexico achieved the highest score at 107.29. Also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with patient testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
War Department
Army
Colorado
Fort Wingate
New Mexico
Town
Indigestion cures and patent remedies advertised
An array of health claims features Kodol for dyspepsia and Dr Shoop Health Coffee. The text touts sour stomach relief, tonics, and stomach cleansing benefits with endorsements from S. S. Ball of Ravenswood West Virginia. It also promotes DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills and imitation coffee health drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
Dewitt
C. UL Brigham
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Hoosier
W. W. Futrelle Furniture CO
Railroad Department
Old Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Jose Putello
San Jose del Sito
Pablo Olivas Prieto
Alluande
Jimine
J. A. Peterson
Clark
Los Angeles
Oakland
Ocean Park
Pasadena
Grand Canyon
J. B. Cutter
Santa Fe
Cutter
L. W. Bennett
Cowcree
Pecos River
George W. Youcunm
Rerkanster
W. Holsington
Little Rock
Ark
Eee
G. P. Kreasler
C. A. Barhydt
Motive Power
Coast Lines
Osborne Leach
G Canyon Division
Williams
United
Fred Graefe
East
Jamestown Exposition
Arizon
Winlow
Elda
Maseter
Harlow
Gallup
Eugene
Martinez
Jemez Hot Springs
Buchanan
Scully
Aoe
N. FE
Hammer
Chaves
Thomas Owens
J. W. Johnson
Secreeman
W. H. Herman
Denona
A. G. Walther
Low Angeles
Barney Apodaca
Lox Ankelerop & Vacation
Stanley Wooda
Coast Hnos
Cling Auditoril
Maloney
Margret
J. W. Hutter
Rushworth
el Hite
Crash
Chamberlain
Republic
Miles
Wall Street
City of
National Railway of Mexico
Mexico City
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
di Wii
J. H. O'Rielly & Co
Willard, WM
Matador
FT. Wingate
H. E. Howe
the Press
Highland
Wis
M. Mandell
NOOT
Beefton's Drug Store
Kfolk
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
EB. Puep
J. D. Eakin
G. Giomi
Consolidated Liquor Company Buotessora
MELINI @ EAKIN
Bachechi & Giomi
Jen & Schlitz
Wm Mp
St. Louis A. c
Yellowstone
Green Rive
McBrayer
Cedar Brook
Louie Hunt J. Monarch
United State
Erica Bist
J. D. Emmons
Stacy & Co
South Second
aneaoRo
Nacenanen
North First Street
Suthwestern Brewery
W. E. Maugep Wool
Raube and Mauger
North First
Albuquerque, N. M
Pioneer Bakery
South First Street
Pecos Ranch
Sparks
Valley Ranch
Glieta
Glorieta
Valley
Standard Plumbing & Heating
Go Star Furniture Co
Gold Ave
TORSO
John
Beaven
South Fir Street
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