Discrimination in Railroad Rates Proclaimed by Congress
Representative Joseph E. Ransdell lauds the long and short haul clause of the railroad rate bill as a milestone for waterways reform. He cites ending the “under substantially similar circumstances” interpretation and forecasts cheaper freights, fair treatment for interior towns, and revived water commerce.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph E. Ransdell
Louisiana
National Rivers and Harbors ‘Congress
United States
Ransdell
Congress
Friends of the River
Monuments Dedicated to Kosciuszko and Pulaski
Washington May 11 dedication of Kosciuszko and Pulaski monuments drew Polish Americans from across the United States. About 3,000,000 Poles and numerous Polish organizations attended the unveiling in Lafayette Square as Congress had long delayed funding Pulaski’s memorial until 1908 when Polish Americans secured an appropriation.
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Washington
D.C
Kosciuszko
Pulaski
United States
Lafayette Square
Congress
Pure Food Fight Over Benzoate of Soda Heats Up
Indianapolis May 12 The master in chancery hears expert testimony on benzoate of soda as a preservative amid a nationwide pure food crusade The Curtice Bros and Williams Bros suit challenges current rules and could shape laws in thirty states The Indiana health board case prompts likely edicts against benzoate sales plus a health ad line at the end mentioning Electric Bitters for women.
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Indianapolis
Daniels
U. S. District Court
Curtice Bros
Rochester
N. Y
Williams Bros
Detroit
State Board of Health
U. S. District Court of Indiana
Anarson
Aster
Pure Food Crusade
Indiana
Indiana Board
Polish sculptor wins commission after Paderewski donation
The fund election was successfully completed with the great pianist Paderewski contributing $600. A Polish sculptor also secured the commission, completing the funding and selection.
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Paderewski
Ready for Twenty Four Hour Auto Race
A dozen racing cars and drivers will start the first twenty four hour automobile race of the year at Brighton Beach tomorrow. The track has been prepared with clay and cement top dressing and is faster per mile. Night lights and signals are installed to prevent accidents.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Chamberlain
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