Cummins and Elkins push new interstate commerce act plan
Washington December reports a heated fight over railroad rate legislation this winter as Senator Cummins introduces a radical reform to unify and regulate interstate rates. Senator Elkins plans a separate measure, likely early, contrasting key details and timetables. The Cummins bill would set a uniform maximum and minimum rate framework and empower the commerce commission to approve changes before they take effect. Courts would not probe reasonableness of rates fixed by the commission, and new rules would curb control acquisitions and parallel domestic lines.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Miyo
Elkins
Cumming
Wil
Open to large coal tracts under new bill
Washington considers a measure to convert vast coal lands to agriculture only if a bill allows road entries under military desert land acts while reserving coal rights and prospecting. Mandell of Wyoming leads efforts amid debate over 35 million acres classified and remaining unclassified coal regions.
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Washington
Mandell
Wyoming
Rhairman
Br. Mondell
Prmien Imine
Jose
Curtis and Doty Confirmed in Immigration and Treasury Posts
The president sent to the Senate the renomination of George B. Billings as immigration commissioner at Boston, George H. Doty and Edwin Uf. Dellbert as assistant treasurers at the end treasury at Tow ton, and their collector of the port roles. A. P. French will be renominated United States district attorney.
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Washington
Senate
George B. Billings
Borton
George H. Doty
Edwin Uf. Dellbert
Treachers
United States
Treasury
Towton
A. P. French
Jaft's Cabinet From Tailor Standpoint
Washington Bee offers a sartorial analysis of President Jaft's cabinet, noting odd conclusions about its wearers. The piece contrasts Taft's appearance with that of Taft era officials, highlighting how clothing shapes public impression. It mentions Taft's fur-lined winter coat and a general focus on visible attire rather than ordinary dress.
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Washington
Bee
Presdent
Jaft
Tait
Siberia
Taft
Meyer
Cabinet attire and style amid a snow storm
A 1920s style profile notes how key U.S. officials dress for cabinet meetings. It highlights Secretary Knox, Secretary Wilson, Attorney General Wickersham, Interior head Ballinger, Treasury Magoun, Commerce and Labor head Nag, and others, detailing their suits, overcoats, and ties as reflections of personality and function.
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London
Meyer
Dileer
Knoxie
Knoa
Dickinnon
Pune Dickmann
Wilson
Wilann
United States
Wilkon
Jean
Wickersham
Maya
Wickersten
Becretary of the Interior Balljovery
Secret of the Treasury
MagVeagh
Howty
Clitawaps
Nagi
Department of Commerce and Labor
Strike Chief Sees Gompers in Pittsburgh Meeting
Semmel, president of the AFL, and Hawley, head of the Switchmen's Union, discussed the North West switchmen strike yesterday. Gompers declined to say if the strike would spread and focused on aiding union members. The visit also aimed to reconcile painters and paperhangers disputes.
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Semnel
American Federation of Labor
Hawley
North Amureet
North
Rilraad
Gompers
Mr. Hawley
Harmoniae Differennes
Branchea
Thin City
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Iron, Bisel and Tin Wark
United States Steel Coperation
Move to Meet Big Strikes in Rail Labor Bill Debate
Washington reports a proposed bill to halt railroad employee strikes by federal action. It aims to appoint a U S attorney general to handle disputes between railroads and workers, with equity filings and court powers to enforce tentative peaceful resolution. The measure includes coordination with labor and interstate commerce officials and seeks White House involvement.
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Washington
Dee VA
Ron
St. Paul
Erdman
Stepnerson
Utes Commission
Ten Days More for Morse in New York Hearing
In the New York circuit court Judge Hough set a 10 day stay for Charles Morse the convicted banker moved by Morse’s counsel Martin W. Aithleton to delay the start of a 15 year federal sentence for misappropriation of national hawk funds. Morse’s lawyers argued to suspend serving the prison term while seeking further trial motions. The next proceedings are slated for December 20 before Judge Hough.
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New York
Linton
Coont Geetentay
Jurkyn Mapes
Charles Moree
Fedemic
National Hawk Fund
Hough
Martin W. Aithleton
Morse
Jwlge Hough
Moree
Mine Inquiry Halted After Missing Witnesses
An inquest into the St Paul mine disaster ended abruptly with no verdict. The coroner’s jury adjourned to December 20 to allow missing witnesses Alexander Rosenjack and Robert Dean to be located and the county attorney to review evidence before resuming.
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Cherry
Til
Dee
St Paul
Hie
Alexander Rosenjack
Robert Dean
Ih Wing
Dredge Disaster Claims Port Arthur Crew
Dredge No. in Lake Superior owned by Lakes company sank near Thunder Bay on Thursday after ice disrupted operations. Six to seven men lost their lives including John Wradburg Anerley Mc Donald watchman Port Arthur John Phalen and others named in crashing wreckage.
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Thie
Fireae Lakes Ne Company
Tear
Mutton Tek
Thunder Bay
Sat
John ‘Wradburg
Ax Anerley Mc Donald
Watchman
John Phalen
Ktemnan
John Wilson
Stevin
Ant
Cook Cmmeron
Deckland A. Smith
Constipation Evil Tied to Most Piles in Pains
An old advertorial claims constipation causes piles by hindering the bowel, notes women and tailor workers are especially affected, and promotes internal treatment with Leonhardt’s Hem-Rold as the cure. Sold by Heil Cross Pharmacy and Dr. Leonhardt Co. in Buffalo, New York, with a booklet available.
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Leonhardt
Heil Cross Pharmary
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Stetson ii Huffalo
Witte
Specimens Collected in East Africa Expedition Update
A terse dispatch notes 6830 specimens collected in British East Africa with details on the American expedition. It mentions a preestra tion observation, range notes at noon, and that the leader will attend next week for further briefing.
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Neiroby
British East Africa
Dar
Guy Erner
Ice Trust Guilty and Fined Five Thousand Dollars
A New York jury convicted the Ice Trust on two counts of the indictment. The company faces a $5,000 fine and a stay of execution pending appeal to the high court. The verdict centers on alleged acts toward creating and maintaining a monopoly in production and sale.
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New York City
New York
Dustion Wheeler
Perull
Hift
Warships collide near Hampton Roads in Atlantic meet
Rear Adm Seaton Schochter cited a minor collision between the Wash and the Nebraskan during the Atlantic Meet about 40 miles southwest of Hampton Roads. The impact caused only slight rivet damage and the vessel returned to Hampton Roads. Commander Archibald Davies led the Nebraska as Captain John T Newton commanded the Nebraskan. An inquiry will fix responsibility for the incident.
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Cy Dow
Nebraska
Hampton Roads
Seaton Schocter
Navy Department
Schrocdey
Genteia
Archibwad Davie
John T. Newton
Admiral Schroeder
Maniac Boley Killed After Firing on Holmes County Men
In Holmes County near Millersburg and Shreve, maniac Boley, who warned to kill Sheriff-elect William Hoover and others, was shot by a bullet from Hoover during an encounter at a Lutheran revival meeting. He died at a local hospital with wounds to the intestines and a maimed right arm from prior injuries.
Chief Red Cloud Dies at Pine Ridge Agency
Red Cloud, famed Sioux leader of the old tribe, dies at Pine Ridge agency age eighty six after years of residence there. Superintendent Brennan in Washington reports the death as he attends a meeting on Indian education.
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Pumpus
Pine Ridge Agency
Washington
Red Cloud
Old Foundations Unearthed In Cambridge Subway Dig
The foundations of a possible original Harvard college building were uncovered on Massachusetts Avenue during excavation for the Mewian bridge subway. The walls may belong to the first college trio or perhaps Edward Coffe's house later acquired by the valleye fi 2854 and converted into a dwelling. The exact positions of the two buildings remain undetermined after years of uncertainty.
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Cambridge
Maia
Dee
Orig
Inal Marvard College
Massachusetts Avenue
Mewianbridge
First College Triiouire
Edward Coffe
Jena
Vallewe
Harvard
Directions for Colle in Horses and Painkiller Mixture
Fragmentary wartime style note describes preparing a remedy labeled Perry Davis Painkiller in a quart bottle with warm or cold water, a sweetener, and a chemical mixture. The text suggests giving about half at once and uses archaic phrasing and unclear dosage.
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Colle
Perry Davis
Pepe's Diuretic Cure Promises Quick Kidney Relief
Fraudulent medical ad touts Pepe's Diuretic as sole remedy for kidney disorders. Claims quick cure with a fifty-cent treatment and insists only Pepe's product can provide full restoration. Warns readers to obtain from any druggist or merchant and cites nonexistent endorsements.
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Nile
Tris
Plarmactt
Henker
Pape, Thompson & Ne
Pepe
Preserved Eggs Case Hearings Highlight Boric Acid Question
In Peoria Illinois on December 11 testimony from Dr H W Wiley and ten other government poison experts focused on the minimal boric acid or ingredient levels allowed in preserved eggs for human consumption. The Hipate Canning Co of St Louis faces action after fifty cans were confiscated locally.
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Peoria
H.W. Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
United States
Peony of
St. Louis
Ror
Syad
Rev Dr Hughes in serious condition at Albany mansion
Dr David Hughes father of New York's Governor lies ill at the executive mansion with a second stroke of apoplexy. Dr George Gorham attending him reports the condition altered but not improving. The 77 year old is a reverend and has been staying at an extensive residence in Albany with his wife.
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New York
Albany
Dee
Roy
David ©. Hughes
Gov
Hughes
Executive Mansion
George EB. Gorham
Mighes
Hupives
Eton
Schoolboy murderer, Washington Pa. tragedy shocks town
In Washington Pa a 16 year old, Walter Braden, shot 16 year old Serene Braden at her high school and then killed himself. Serene Braden died minutes later. The boy’s father, Saybold Braden, a local tobacconist, is a noted longtime resident of the town.
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Washington Pa
Dye
Hia
Scar Ha Braden
Walter ‘Say
Inventor Treats Dogs With Airy Two Part Kennel
A New Jersey man has designed a two part kennel aimed at improving dog health and comfort. The top section opens to air the interior daily and for easy cleaning, while the lower portion fits into plates for a sturdy closed structure. The design emphasizes humane treatment and practical use for pets and owners.
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New Jersey
Fragmented note on dog care and hygiene practices
A garbled text fragment discusses dog bedding and kennel cleanliness as essential. It notes the importance of keeping straw clean and mentions owners who show affection to dogs may ignore hygienic norms. The passage ends mid thought with a reference to punishment.
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Benithier
Influence of Color by Archibald Spoffard
A dialogue explores whether environment and color can influence human affection. A doctor explains settings affect feelings, prompting Percival Smythe to test green and red rooms to sway his daughter's choice between Dwight Williams and Russell Barnes. The experiment unfolds as decor rearrangements manipulate gatherings and loyalties.
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Archibald Spoffard
Aimerican
Isabel
Torgether
Percival Smythe
Dwight Willams
Hussell Barnes
Mr Barnes
Mr Williams
Lndy
Mr. Smythe
Mr. Willams
Mr. Barnes
Smythe
Strange Romance Trial with a Medical Twist
A tale describes a couple under a country stay where a doctor’s treatment causes unexpected effects. The male pursuer appeals to a physician. a color dynamical cure is cited, including advance payments and a large engagement proposal, ending with a formal betrothal claim and a $5,000 check confirming success.
Lomgable Cold Cure Ad With Groves Signature Box
An OCR fragment advertises a fast relief cold cure claiming one day results. It mentions a laxative, bromine, quinine and turpentine style ingredients, and cites a Groves signature on a box as part of the packaging claim. The text is incomplete and contains garbled words.
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Groves
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