California Democrat Franklin Lane Nomination On Interstate Commission
Franklin Lane, the California Democrat nominated by the president to succeed Fifer on the Interstate Commerce Commission, faces a stalled confirmation as the Senate committee delays action until after possible reorganization of the commission. Senate GOP leaders push for careful debate on rate regulation while Elkins drafts a compromise plan to balance shippers and railroads amid broader railroad legislation.
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California
Fifer
Illinois
Jos. Ohi
Washington
Interstate Commerce
Wirst
Intwistate Commerce Committee of
Senate
Franklin Lane
Lanele
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nothhing
Lane
Ane
Commission
Cockrell
Nate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Hikins
Millard
Nebraska
Crane
Massachusetts
Vampitee
Beveridge
Philippines
Explosion near Waldorf Astoria shocks New York guests
In New York on December 19 a dynamite blast in an excavation for the Altman building killed three men and severely injured seven others. The blast sent debris across blocks near the Waldorf Astoria as workers and guests fled. inspectors arrested two superintendents for criminal negligence.
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New York
Firth Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Altman
Waldorf-Astoria
Jacob Metzger
Post & McCord
Frank Anderson
O'Rourke Construction Company
Rawlings Family Hears Supreme Court Help Won’t Face Gallows
Valdosta Ga December 9 Special G Rawlings and his sons Milton and Jesse learned attorney John Z Cooper has taken their cases to the United States Supreme Court. Elder Rawlings had said he expected to be hanged January 6 and Cooper's move may stay execution for months while Leonard Rawlings who was moved to the state penitentiary last week will be returned to jail if the court acts Alf Moore the principal witness against the Rawlings faced possible reprieve as Cooper’s action advances.
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Valdosta
G. Rawlings
Milton
Jesse
John 2. Cooper
United States Supreme Court
Rawlings
Cooper
Federal Supreme Court
Leonard Rawings
State Pententary
Alf Moore
McClellan Slouch Hat Controversy Reaches City Hall
Hastings calls for statue revision to swap McClellan’s slouch hat for a fatigue cap. Mayor McClellan will review the issue with Congress committee. MacMonnies model cited as wearing a slouch hat in Civil War era scene.
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Torian Mugh Hastings
McClellan
Mac
Washington
General McClellan
Frederick MacMon
New York
Nies
Tay 1 Legion
Mix
Hastings
Committee of Congress
William Elmendortz
General Slocum
Republic
Hoboken
Allen Pinkerton
President Lincoln
National Home for Disabled Veterans seeks land for Hampton
A board of managers proposes an appropriation of 149 500 for the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Of this sum 129 000 covers the purchase of additional land at the Southern Branch Hampton. The move comes as part of a broader effort to secure an early hearing on related Supreme Court motions. The document was transmitted to Congress via the secretary for consideration.
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Board of Managers
National Home For
Southern Branch
Hampton
Wedding Guests Attended By Confederate Camp Attendants
Atlanta camp No. 189, United Confederate Veterans, will send two uniformed officers in Confederate attire to Miss Lumpkin Dix an honorary member and Columbia resident. A 15 inch silver pitcher is presented as a wedding gift to Miss Lumpkin, whose wedding to Dr. Evgen idyron Glenn of Ashe Uf B is set for Trinity Church in Columbia at 5 pm. The camp will be represented in spirit and by two officers, General Clement Evans and General J West.
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United Confederate Veterans
Wligabel Dixankin
Colombia
S.C
W. W. Larapkip
Columbia
Atania
Aldis
Lacaipkip
Clement 4
Evans
J. West
Evgen Idyron Glenn
Ashe- Uf B
Atlantic Camp
Expressea
Tis
Lie
Lompkin
Alma
Wesley Memorial Chapel
LaFollette resigns as Wisconsin governor
Madison December 19 Governor LaFollette sent his resignation to the legislature stating it will take effect the first Monday in January. The move ends his term as governor and clears the path for new leadership in Wisconsin's state government.
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LaFollette
Whig
Madison
Wis
Private counsel and rail lawyers shape rate rebate plan
A politician consults with Knox Spoger Foraker Aldrich and interstate committee members to craft a rebate strategy. He shifts tactics through several proposals, aiming to elicit support and reconcile conflicting views while debating the rebate law versus a broader rate bill.
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Spogarr
Foraker
Aldrich
H’nterstate
West Virginia
Senators
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