Roosevelt backs Garfield oil rate report to Congress
President Roosevelt transmitted Commissioner Garfield's report on oil transportation rates to Congress. The findings allege Standard Oil benefited from secret, unlawful rates amounting to at least three quarters of a million dollars annually, with many rates canceled after disclosure. Justice will pursue prosecutions in some cases and tariff reforms are urged.
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Standard Oil Company
Department of Justice
of Fields
Htaureau
Wasteful fuel use highlighted in U S coal report
Washington May 4 The Geological Survey report warns of massive fuel waste across power light and heat sectors amid a looming coal strike. It notes only a small fraction of coal energy becomes useful work in factories trains and homes and cites potential by products and saved energy if better utilization were achieved.
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Geological Survey of the
United States
Man Who Dies In Morphine Tragedy In New Mexico
James Pete McGinty a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen is found dead in the Elite hotel room in Borders after a morphine overdose. He recently came from Big Springs Texas and sought work with the Santa Fe railroad. A note directs notifying his father at Manuelite NM and his lodge. Police and a doctor declare death likely several hours old. McGinty aged about 30 had recent employment history with railroads and lodge memberships. He left behind letters of recommendation and pawn receipts showing prior financial activity. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Borders Undertaking Establishment.
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Texas & Mavishc Railroad
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Enbon
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Lider
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American Lumber Company
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In Springs
Texas
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Denver
Cole
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Halle
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Japan Will Open Korea by Building Railroads
Tokin May 4 One of the chief features of Korea’s opening to foreign trade is the railroad system Japan is building. Korea aims to become a key east Asian trade center as rail links connect Seoul with Fusan Chemulpo and Wiju to Mukden. total railway plans cost about fifteen million dollars with ten million more to finish. fifteen thousand feet of tunnel and thirty percent of lines use American methods and materials.
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United States
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Anju
England
Osaka Steel Company of
Japan
San Francisco land worth more today amid quake aftermath
May 1 reports from San Francisco indicate a local syndicate holding Montgomerry Street lots between Post and Sutler declined a $750,000 bid, showing strong downstream value. Santa Rosa and Oakland note multi million losses from the quake with wrecking costs and relief efforts ongoing. In Oakland estimates reach $3,000,000 in property damage.
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Arbor Day Observed Across New York State
Arbor Day activities marked by schools and communities in New York State. Children were taken to parks for tree planting guided by education officials and citizens. Local ceremonies and a public tree-planting drive highlighted the day with teachers uniforms and city-wide participation.
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New Russian ministry not reactionary says Goremykin aide
St. Petersburg May 4 M Schwan ebach Goremykin s chief lieutenant told the Associated Press the new ministry is not reactionary and will work with the parliament. St Dalmires May 4 constitutional democrats vote in a stormy caucus in the national parliament discussing the situation and potential future actions.
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M. Schwanebach
Goremykin
Associated Press
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Constitutional Democratic
National Assembly
Probability of No Strike Strong in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 4 delegates of the anthracite miners debated operators demands and then adjourned to the afternoon with matter referred to the scale committee. An executive session was held to empower the scale committee to act. A peaceful settlement is favored and idle workers since April 1 may soon return to the mines.
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Performance all day charity at Metropolitan Opera House
New York May 3 The Metropolitan Opera House opened at 10 am for a continuous charity show to aid San Francisco sufferers. Organized by the New York Association of Theatrical Managers the event features vaudeville, circus acts, and a full afternoon into night program with dramatic musical and operatic performances. Many seats will be resold as ticket holders may not leave, boosting receipts.
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Metropolitan Opera House
San Francisco
New York Association of Theatrical Managers
St Charity
Senate Agrees On Compromise Amid Tense Debate
May 4 The Senate began its week by hearing the president's message on transportation policy, as Foraker objected and the chamber debated court review provisions in the railway rate bill. An agreement on rate bill differences emerged, with Allison proposing a further conference on appellate courts. The House pursued its naval appropriation bill as amendments favored broader rate review and interstate commerce considerations. Statehood conferees plan to reconvene, Williams advocating quorums to press progress. The Smoot case to be voted on May 18.
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