Washington Presses Rail Regulation Revisions
The Interstate Commerce Commission urges amendments to regulate transportation, including physical valuation of railroads, keeping rates pending investigations, expanding through routes, directing intermediate routing, and federal control of railway capitalization. 1908–1909 earnings and complaints figures are outlined, with indictments and fines noted.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
United States
Informarem
Isix
Commission
Washington Dfd
Railroad safety statistics on coupling and injuries
The report details ratios of deaths and injuries per 1000 workers in coupling and uncoupling cars, noting 3 deaths per 1000 in 1893 rising to 1 per 1000 in 1908 and injuries per 1000 dropping from 77 to 16. It also covers 1908 1909 railroad operations data and progress toward a uniform accounting system.
Congress Adjourns Till After Holidays
Congress adjourned today until January 4. In the Senate initial steps were taken toward a congressional investigation of the Ballinger Pinchot dispute. Senator Flint's resolution to require all papers was adopted and a Ballinger letter calling for inquiry was read. A proposed joint eight-man committee was sidetracked and referred to the committee on public lands.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Interior
Ballinger
Forester Pinchott
Flint
Jones
Forestry Service
Interior Department
Gerte
House
Aldrich
Committee On Public Lands
Society Wedding Of Elizabeth Sims And Louis Brownlow
Washington society buzzes over the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Virginia Sims daughter of Representative Thetas W Sims from Tennessee and Louis Brownlow set for tomorrow evening at the bride's Massachusetts avenue home. Matron of honor is sister Mrs William Joyner with W L Beale as best man. Dr Power of the Vermont Avenue Christian Church will perform the ceremony and a small reception follows at the bride's home. The couple will reside in Washington after a months long European sojourn.
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Washington
Elizabeth Virginia Sims
Thetas W. Sims
St. Tennessee
Louis Brownlow
Massachusetts Avenue
Wiliam Joyner
Mapois
Denver
W. L. Beale
Power
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
Conference on Christian Unity opens in London
Delegates from nearly every civilized country attend the London meeting with Sir Andrew Fraser presiding and Dr Silas McBee as vice chair. The conference aims to prepare a report for the World Missionary Conference to be held June 10 to 20, 1910.
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London
Commission On Christian Unity
Andrew Fraser
Bengal
Silas McBee
New York
Prosecutor Confident on Indictment of Snead Sisters
The East Orange grand jury met to consider indicting Mrs. Mary Snead Miss Virginia Wardlaw and Mrs. Caroline Martin for the murder of Mrs. Ocey Snead Prosecutor Motti expressed confidence indictments will be announced tomorrow and no public finding was released.
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New York
East Orange
N. J
Motti
Mary Snead
Virginia Wardlaw
Caroline Martin
Ocey Snead
Race war averted in Selma as soldiers deter uprisings
Selma Alabama on December 21 reports that a company of soldiers and large posses of armed deputies helped avert a threatened race war after uprisings following the burning of a black man in Montgomery and the capture of two of his brothers who killed a white man.
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Selma
Ala
Montgomery
Madriz Inaugurated as Nicaragua’s President
Dr. Jose Madriz was inaugurated today as president of Nicaragua. The ceremony took place at the palace instead of the parliament building. Ex-President Zelaya delivered a brief speech urging the people to rally to Madriz’s leadership.
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Marigua
Jose Madris
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Madriz
Estrada Troops Defeat Zelaya Army at Rama
Desperate several hour battle near Rama ends with Zelaya forces retreating. General Estrada’s troops capture 150 prisoners and plan renewed attack as both sides suffer heavy, uncertain losses in the clash reported from Washington.
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Washington
Zelaya
Estrada
Castrillo
Estrada Provisional Government
Rama
State Department
Moffatt
Mofatt
Rom
Men
Chamorro
Mattuti
Fornos
Diaz
Gonzales
Estrada’s forces rout Zelayan troops near Rama
In Bluefields Nicaragua on December 21 General Estrada’s revolutionists rout Zelayan forces near Rama. They capture Recreo and advance along an eight mile line with machine guns in action. Captain Godfrey Fowler formerly of the 33rd Infantry U S A. commands on the firing line.
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Bluefields
Necaragua
Revolucionists
Estrada
Rama
Rocreo
Vasquez
Recreo
Godfrey Fowler
33Rd Infantry
Fire at Florida hospital for insane destroys annex
Jacksonville Ill December 21 fire at Central Hospital for the Insane sent inmates running as the annex burned. Three firemen injured. many patients reportedly at large or missing. police rounding up residents while crews battled the blaze. By 11 pm fire under control with no confirmed deaths yet.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Central Hospital For the
No St Paul Verdict Delayed in Mine Disaster Inquest
Cherry II reports the coroner's inquest into the St Paul mine disaster postponed to January 4 after two days with no evidence presented. Officials see little chance of new findings before holidays as 208 miners remain at the shaft bottom, keeping workers restless.
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Cherry
St. Paul
Mners
Supreme Court of Appeals Ends Session With 13 Decisions
Charleston dispatch reports the West Virginia supreme court of appeals ended its special session with 13 decisions, 22 writs denied or awarded, and several dissents. Notable rulings include Smith vs Atlas Pocahontas Coal reversed, State vs Maynard reversed and Maynard discharged, Bank of Williamson affirmed, and Fay vs Lilly denied. Writs of error and bonds set in multiple cases. Several opinions were filed with dissent in McHenry vs Parkersburg.
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Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court of Appeals
Smith
Atlas Pocahontas Coal Company
McDowl
State
Maynard
Wayne County
Bank of Williamson
McDowell County Bank
Mingo County
Fay
Lilly
Raleigh County
Smith Insurance Company
Hamilton Fire Insurance Company
Mercer County
Coal Land Deal Nearing 3.5 Million Purchase
Boston reports a pending coal lands deal involving Georges Creek Coal and Iron Company of Farmington West Virginia owner of 7 500 acres. Jamison Coal and Coxe Company of Philadelphia poised as purchaser with adjoining Barrettsville tract of 80 000 acres recently acquired.
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Boston
West Virginia
Georges Creek Coal and Iron Company
Jamison Coal and Coxe Company
Philadelphia
Georges Creek Company
Farmington
Firmont
Barrettsville
Jamison Company
Pennsylvania Grange Opens with Record Attendance at State College
The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Grange opened at the state college auditorium with record attendance. A four day program focuses on business, with a welcome address by Leonard Rhone and a response by William T. Creasy. An agricultural exhibit and horticultural show are on display, using campus facilities for sessions and tours.
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State College
Pennsylvania State Grange
Edwin E. Sparks
School of Agriculture
Leonard Rhone
Centre County
William T. Creasy
Strike may end in Northwest switchmen dispute
Reports from St. Paul show FAA officials and railroad officers failed to meet today but expect a compromise. The next conference is set for Thursday to present a proposal to the general managers' committee.
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St. Paul, Minn
American Federation of Labor
Northwest
General Managers’ Committee
War Secretary Dickinson Heads for Porto Rico Inspection
Secretary of War Dickinson sails from Washington on the Meyfl wer with Gen Clarence Edwards and others for an inspection tour of Porto Rico.
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Dickenson
Porto Rico
Washington
Dickinson
Clarence Eowards
Copenhagen Finds Cook Failed To Prove Pole Claim
The University of Copenhagen's special committee and the consistory concluded Cook's records do not prove his claim to reach the North Pole. They described his notebooks as lacking original calculations and evidence, effectively repudiating his expedition success. The ruling threatens to strip his high honors.
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University of Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Cook
Stromgren
New York Herald
Copis
Polar investigation panel to examine Dr Cook records abroad
Washington report notes National Geographical Society president Prof Will L Moore says Copenhagen University and Dr Cook likely object no more to the panel examining original records. The committee is expected to travel abroad for the purpose.
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Washington
Will's L. Moore
National Geographical Society
University of Copenhagen
Cook
Cook Now in Christiana Norway After Copenhagen Rebuff
New York reports that University of Copenhagen declined Cook's polar claims triggering little surprise among scientists and Cook's friends. Cook is said to be in Christiana Norway with recovered nerves, having left New York November 24. Br brother William L. Cook cites a guarded statement while critics call the expedition a fraud and question prior assurances.
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New York
University of Copenhagen
Cook
Christiana
Norway
William L. Cook
Spoverare
Secretary brands Cook claims as unproven in Alaska ascent probe
Secretary Bridgman of the Peary Arctic Club says he never wavered that Cook could not prove his disputed claim. Cook’s assertion of climbing Mt. McKinley in Alaska, the United States’ tallest peak, is now under investigation.
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Cook
Arctic
Bridgman
The
Peary Arctic Club
Mt. McKinley
Alaska
America
Peary salutes vindication over Cook claim
Washington reports Commander Peary expressed no pleasure at Copenhagen's rejection of Cook. He reiterated his 1908 warning that Cook had not reached the pole and accused him of presenting a gold brick to the world. Peary stood firm on his prior statements and duty to disclose the truth.
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Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Cook
Denmark
Dr. Cook
Washington
Labrador Coast
Peary
Battle Harbor
Pole
Pardon May Be Murderess Christmas Gift
A dramatic note suggests a pardon may be the Christmas gift for a murderess. The case centers on Miss Julia Morrison who killed her lover's wife and on Mrs. Clara Castle, with implications of intimate life and deadly struggle following marriage.
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Julia Morrison
Clara Castle
Pardon expected for Eldorado murderess Jessie Morrison
Jessie Morrison, jailed in Eldorado for second degree murder of Mrs Clara Castle, is believed to be granted a gubernatorial pardon by Governor Stubbs. Supporters cite age sex and Olin Castle’s conduct. petitions and influential backers push for mercy as her 25 year term as of now stands.
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Topeka
Kan
Stubbs
Jessie Harrison
Eldorado
Col
Ben T. Murdock
Miss Morrison
Kansas
Clara Castle
Olin Castle
Supreme Court
Shortest Day of the Year Marks Winter Solstice
Washington reports the winter solstice at 6 a m marking the onset of winter as Earth reaches its closest point to the sun. The piece notes the four seasonal turning points and the Halcyon days tied to ancient Greek myth of a calm sea.
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Washington
Norfolk and Western Seen as Ultimate Owner of New River Extension
Narrows merchant J L Boggess reports progress on the New River Holston and Western extension toward Rocky Gap with about three months remaining. He notes plans to reach Bland courthouse via Wolf Creek and Walker's Creek, tapping mineral lands with coal from Round Mountain valued at a Chicago World's Fair prize. The line, built in segments, may be owned ultimately by Norfolk and Western.
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J. L. Boggess
Narrows
New River
Holston
Western Extension
Rocky Gap
Ind
Boggess
Bland Courthouse
Pire Creek
Pocahontas
Fire Creek
Chesapeake and Otjio
Norfolk and Western
Irish Home Rule Benefit Draws New York Crowd
Loyalists of Ireland and sympathizers packed the New Amsterdam Theatre to applaud vaudeville and legitimate actors who performed for the Irish Parliamentary Party fund. The event also served as a send off for M. P. T. P. O Connor who sails tomorrow to join the British election campaign. Archbishop Farley and leading Irish figures attended.
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New York
Sons
Emerald Isle
New Amsterdam
Irish Parliamentary Party
T. P. O'Connor
M. P
Ireland
Eight Christmas Gifts: Pardons From the President
The president granted eight Christmas pardons and commutations today. Among those pardoned were two Cherokee Indians serving life sentences.
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Washington
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