Coal men urge review of Hepburn bill limits on ICC power
West and Southwest coal operators delegation to Senator Elkine protests rate regulation without court review. They warn Hepburn bill could lead to demoralization and confiscation, citing ICC past acts and urging radical review before final binding decisions.
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Washington
West
Southwest
Elkine
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
House
Middle West
John B. Atkinson
Earlington
Hywel Davice
Louisville, Ky
T. Coleman du Pont
Wilmington
Del
T. S. Stepherson
Coal Check
Tenn
A. M. Ogle
Indianapolis
Ind
G. C. K.1com
Terra Haute
R. R. Hammond
Chicago
Ill
Alabama
Ekine
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstata Commerce Commission
I Tiitate
Ca Commission
Gepburn
Exports of Coal and Coke for Last Year
The 1905 coal and coke exports from the United States totaled over 31 million dollars, up from about 11 million a decade earlier. The U S now ranks third as an exporter while leading in production. the United Kingdom and Germany export more, yet U S growth has been rapid, suggesting further potential.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
United Kingdom
Germany
Virginia Farmer Father of Eighteen
Winchester Virginia February 16 James A Boyce a Mount Williams farmer has sent President Roosevelt a photograph of himself his wife and their eighteen children nine sons and nine daughters He is fifty and his wife forty five they married in 1876 There are no twins or triplets among the children
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Winchester
James A. Boyce
Mount Williams
Roosevelt
First National Bank of Pearlsburg Opens in Giles County
Washington reports the First National Bank of Pearlsburg Virginia is authorized to begin business in Giles County with an initial capital of 40 000 dollars. P F St Clair serves as president and O L King as vice president and cashier.
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Washington
First National Bank of
Pearlsburg
P. F. St. Clair
O. L. King
Explosive Carload Set Off Near Christiansburg
In Christiansburg Virginia on February 16 a report notes a large blast in Tidewater railroad work with an entire carload of high explosives prepared. The piece extols the Southwest Virginia region for minerals, wealth, and employment, highlighting climate scenery and nearby leisure options including Bromine-Araente, Alleghany and Yellow Sulphur Springs, Roanoke and Lynchburg access.
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Christiansburg
Tidewater
Virginia
Roanoke
Lynchbjurg
Norfolk and Western Looks Toward Two-Cent Rate Law
A Norfolk and Western official praises Ohio’s two-cent rate law now in effect. He notes traveling merchants and ministers have long enjoyed the rate, expects rail competition to rise, and says Norfolk and Western will match the two-cent fare once the March 10 effective date arrives.
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Ohio
Virginia
Norfolk and Western
Cincinnati
Kenova
Ohio Valley
Miners Committee Drafts Amplified Demand List
The ent com mittee of miners met at the Ashland house to expand the already known demands from the scale committee. Sub committees of seven will add statistics and data to each demand, keeping the core asks unchanged.
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New York
Ashland House
Condition of John A. McCall Improves in Lakewood
John A. McCall former president of New York Life Insurance Company is much improved in Lakewood New Jersey after a comfortable day and greater strength than yesterday.
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Lakewood
N. J
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Tragedy on Public Highway Ends in Jail Cell
In Spartanburg D C on February 16 Jease Bush shot and killed James Ierael during a family quarrel. Bush surrendered and is imprisoned pending charges after the fatal shooting on the public highway near the city.
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Spartanburg
D. C
Jease Bush
James Ierael
Bush
Chicago Banks Face Scrutiny After Bank of America Action
Reports say two more Chicago banks are under investigation with possible receivership orders to follow. One owner claims Bank of America officers manipulated securities and mortgages, totaling about 140000 dollars, prompting the action led by stockholder John E. Kavanaugh.
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Chicago
Chytres
Bank of America
Scepicion
John E. Kavanaugh
Negro Bishop Denounces the Flag in Macon Address
At a convention in Macon Georgia Bishop H M Turner denounced the American flag calling it a dirty rag and claimed liberty for the negro was a progress over the United States. He challenged white critics to debate him publicly to prove the negro’s superiority.
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Macon
H. M. Turner
Bell
United States
Presbyterians to Hold Special Services at YMCA
Presbyterian congregation schedules morning and evening services at the YMCA. A congregational meeting after the morning service will review the building committee report and decide on matters related to the new church construction. All church members are urged to attend.
Eureka Hardware Co Opens New Quarters Opposite Post Office
We have just waves into our new quarters opposite the post office and we solicit a call from all users of our line.
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Eureka Hardware CO
Tenderfoot Music Secured at Ford Music Company
The Tenderfoot music can be secured at the Ford Music Company on Bland Street. 217 2.
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Ford Music Company
Bland Street
Hawley Merchandise Co Special Ad Item
Special advertisement for W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co. highlights available goods and sale terms. Includes product categories, pricing hints, and contact information for inquiries at the store location.
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W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co
So Old Belleire by Mary Dillon at The Art Stationery Co
Notice announces the new book So Old Belleire by Mary Dillon available now at The Art Stationery Co. The item highlights a literary release from a local supplier with emphasis on the author and venue. The record preserves the shopper’s lead item and store name for purchase.
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Belleire
Mary Dillon
The
Art Stationery Co
Democratic stance on St. Clair amendment in redistricting
Gate City Va Feb 16 The Democrats of Scott County dispute over the St Clair amendment. Leaving Tazewell in the Ninth district would make a compact district and easier to traverse. Tazewell, a big Republican county, is seen as strong fighting ground. Democrats believe no gerrymandering will help. only thorough organization can reclaim the district. The specific district alignment is of temporary significance.
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Gate City
No Invitation to the Wedding Was Sold
Secretary Loeb officially denied that any guest invitation to the Longworth Roosevelt wedding was sold for $400. He called the report unfounded and said no investigation was underway. The claim suggested an uninvited person could attend, with social ostracism for seller and buyer.
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Washington
Loeb
May Reduce Naval Strength in Far East
The Post reports Britain and France discussing further reductions of their naval forces in the Far East to save costs. It suggests that the defeat of Russia’s fleet by Togo diminished the need for a large Chinese waters presence, while efforts would be made to keep the naval balance if emergencies arise.
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Far East
Birmingham
Eng
the Post
Togo
Liberals to Oppose Election of Balfour
Liberals in London district plan to oppose the election of Balfour to the house of commons after a Conservative meeting. The Liberal candidate to challenge him has not yet been disclosed, though several Liberals are ready to run.
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Lordon
Balfsor
Joseph Chamberlain
Balfour
Houve of Commons
London
Balfar
Bill to Aid Heirs of Ex Mayor McCue
Richmond Virginia February 16 One more effort to help the children of James Samuel McCue evade the law to pay for the late Charlotteville mayor burial and execution costs An appeal was made to Gov Montague to remit these costs but he had no constitutional right to act Delegate Byrd introduced a bill to remit the costs.
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Richmond
James Samuel McCue
Charlotteeville
McCue
Montague
Byrd
Fire Claims Life Of Stetka Family In Dominion
The home of Anton Stetka an Australian, burned today in Dominion 8 C earlier this morning. Stetka his wife and their two children died in the blaze.
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Dominion
8. C
Anton Stetka
Stetka
UMW District Five Kicks Dolan and Bellingham Out
Pittsburgh delegates pass a resolution removing President Patrick Dolan and Vice President Uriah Bellingham and ask National President Mitchell to appoint successors. Dolan resists vacating and vows not to heed appointments. In New York John Mitchell declines comment on the action.
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Mitchell
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
Patrick Dolan
Uriah Bellingham
Dolan
Dolan Wee
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Bellingham
Miss Roosevelt Supervises Bridal Floral Decor
Washington reports Miss Roosevelt spent the day overseeing flower arrangements for the bridal altar and reviewing gifts arriving by express. She vetoed an early florist plan to keep the couple in an unobstructed view, and plans for the honeymoon location remain undisclosed with a hinted stop at Mrs. Roosevelt’s Virginia farm, then Roswell Georgia, and Florida until March.
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Washington
Miss Roosevelt
Choms
Ferna
M'sa Roogevet
Imelde
Mrs. Roosevelt
Vigia
Roswell
Florida
Revolution in Laws Governing Insurance
New York February 6 The Armstrong investigating committee report ready for adoption by the legislature promises a revolution in state life insurance laws. It caps presidents salaries at 50000 a year and limits new braiders to 150000000 annually, ends renewal commissions to secure and effectively ends them. The plan also forbids chartering fraternal societies and urges reforms aimed at benefiting policy holders.
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New York
Armstrong Investigating Committee
Enormous Eagle Taken by Trap Near Tazewell
In Tazewell Virginia on February 16 a large eagle was caught in a steel trap south of town. The seven foot tip to tip bird fought fiercely as game warden W G Doak approached to strap it, with the capture occurring on his farm.
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Tazewell
W. G. Doak
Pat Crowe Acquitted of Kidnapping Charge
Omabs Neb Feb 16 Pat Crowe was acquitted by the jury this afternoon of the charge of kidnapping young Cudaby son of the millionaire beef packer of that name Theres a throng in the courtroom and the verdict was greeted with cheer
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Omabs
Nebr
Pat Crowe
Cudaby
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Bluefield
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W. H. Thomas
T. E. King
Progressive—Conservative
Princeton Ave
Princeton Avenue
John L. Williams
Wm. A. Stewart
PouLocgh
Epwin Mann
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
O Bluefield
W. VA
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Pres
C. R. McNutt
Pres. EK
A. Williams
Cashier
W. B. Hicks
L. G. Toney
Wm. E. Fowler
E. A. Williams
W. J. Winesett
R. L. Shelton
Sam’ Turk
D. Ledgerwood
Dr. C. M. Scott
EK. T. Spencer
L. L.mcintyre
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Giles County
Presbyterians
Booker &Co
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