Railroad rates clash with foreign trade and commission limits
Stuyvesant Fish testifies before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on Esch Townsend rate bills noting practical and constitutional hurdles. He argues the ICC cannot fix water rates beyond three miles, or discriminate among ports, and warns foreign ships and cargo could suffer or avoid U.S. ports. He recalls a 1902 Roosevelt meeting proposing a railroads representatives commission, which never materialized. The ICC also rules California orange traffic pools unlawful against Southern Pacific and Santa Fe.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
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Mexico
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Clements Oday
Caliornia Orange
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California Fruit Exchange
Southern Pacific
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California
Harvard Men in Vaudeville for Cambridge Social Union
A Harvard led vaudeville show at Brattle Hall features 25 undergraduates and several prominent women from Boston and Cambridge. Notable participants include Ray Hoverson president of the senior class Sidney Becker and E J Fraser Campbell Crimson editors Roger Baldwin as Stelarina and Leland Harrison in key roles. The hunt dance is by Misses Jones Rotch Cole and refreshments managed by Miss Russell Peabody and Lawrence Brooks.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Social Union
Brattle Hall
Ray Overson
Sidney Becker
E. J. Fraser-Campbell
Crimson
Roger Baldwin
Stellarina
Leland Harrison
Misses Jones
Edith Rotch
Marian Cole
Sarah E. Russle
Gertrude Peabody
Lawrence G. Brooks
Miss White's New Figgers At Horticultural Hall
The Dress makers' Protective Association of America led a crowd of women through a corseting display at Horticultural Hall. Miss White, a large figure herself, demonstrated shaping methods, urging attendees to inwardly pull, pinch, and pose for a fashionable silhouette. Gowns shown featured short sleeves and skirts hovering above the ground, with summer styles noted in light fabrics.
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Miss White
Dressmakers’ Protective Association of America
Mme. Rejane
Diana
Canadian Club Holds Banquet in Boston
The Canadian Club of Boston held its monthly banquet at the Bellevue last night with Benjamin Rand of Harvard as guest of honor. Rand delivered an address on New England migrations to Maritime Provinces and Canada based on his Nova Scotia research.
Czar Decides to Continue the War Amid Pressure
Berlin reports the Russian emperor will press the war with utmost energy. Reasons include army chiefs' verdict against Oyama, domestic criticism, and loyalty to country. The Japanese consul says Tokyo does not seek officers' return, easing U S government pressure.
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Berlin
Russia
Oyama
Kuropatkin
United States
Japan
Rumors of Big Battle South of Mukden
Reports from St. Petersburg say rumors of a major battle south of Mukden circulate, but the war office offers no confirmation of the reports.
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Mukden
ST. Petersburg
War Office
Lena's 3 Parole Breakers Return to Russia
The Examiner reports three officers of the Russian cruiser Lena who broke parole in San Francisco and sailed back to Russia. The incident occurred February 23 and prompted a probe by local authorities.
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Lena
San Francisco
Cal
Russia
Forged City Treasurer’s Name on Lease Led to Sentence
George A. Crocker, city treasurer, was used by Sig mond Schlager who forged his signature to a lease for a Washington street store. Schlager received the rent from Siegel and was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction by Judge DeCourcy in the Superior Criminal Court. Crocker had kindly allowed Schlager to use his shop for charity.
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George A. Crocker
Siegel
Washington Street
Sigmond Schlager
House of Correction
Mr. Crocker
Schlager
Russian exile Katerina Breshkovskaya to lecture in city
Russian exile Katerina Breshkovskaya will lecture at Steinert Hall on Tuesday evening February 28 at 8 80 oclock. Proceeds from ticket sales go to spreading literature among Russians and aiding Siberia exiles and imprisoned revolutionists.
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Katerina Breshkovskaya
Russia
Steinert Hall
Siberia
Alarm over Batoum and Poti unrest and bombardment reports
Reports from Constantinople allege Russian Black Sea squadron bombardments at Poti while Batoum faces striker threats. An English merchant fled Batoum after attacks on his office, saying local authorities are powerless as 40,000 Georgian strikers loom. Batoum line service to and from Constantinople has ceased.
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Constantinople
Batoum
Poti
Black Sea Squadron
Citizens burned to death in Baku riots
Baku February 23 report states the town is quiet with Armenian shops closed and banks operating under military protection. Numerous murders are recorded including manager Adamoff his wife and children at the naphtha refinery, legal official Tataseff and bazaar owner Lalaseff and their families.
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Baku
Adamoff
Naphtha
Tataseff
Lalaseff
Stop Thief! North End Chase Ends With Butter Stolen
Patrolman Mullen pursued John Sweeney of 24 Revere Street from Hanover Street to Sudbury after he was seen taking 30 pounds of butter from an express wagon belonging to John K King. Sweeney surrendered near Sudbury following a citywide chase.
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North End
John Sweeney
Revere Street
John K. King
Hanover Street
Salem
Endicott
Stillman
Washington
Haymarket Square
Sudbury
Sweeney
Arson Suspected in Montclair House Fire Murder
In Montclair New Jersey on February 23 a fatal fire consumed five houses on High Street. One person died Mrs Hannah B Ross another is missing and a coachman is unaccounted for. Firemen faced delays from a bursting water main as police investigate possible arson and murder.
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Montclair
N. J
High Street
Hannah B Ross
Hearing Tuesday on Plumbing Department Charges
The building department committee of the Board of AMMermen will hold a private hearing Tuesday at 1 o'clock for John J. Fitzpatrick former plumbing inspector, regarding charges against Superintendent James Mulcahy the current head of the department.
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Building Department
Board of Ammermen
John J. Fitzpatrick
James Mulcahy
Somerville Board Acts On Dynamite In City Streets and Health Appointment
Mayor Chandler forwarded a letter alleging a minor, John P. Prichard's, involvement in carting dynamite through Somerville streets, under a street department employee. The highway committee will study the issue. The board confirmed Edmund Sparrow to the Board of Health amid protest from Arthur C. Copeland and others. Alderman Armstrong urged appealing to court to abolish grade crossings on the Boston and Maine and Boston and Albany railroads citing recent accidents.
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Chandler
Somerville
Board of Aldermen
George W. C. Smith
Auburn Avenue
John P. Prichard
Edmunds
Sparrow
Board of Health
Arthur C. Copeland
W.M. Armstrong
Boston & Maine
Boston & Albany
Sir Henry Irving Relapses After Severe Chill
London February news reports Sir Henry Irving, who recently battled a severe chill at Wolverhampton, has suffered a slight relapse. The illness is being monitored as he receives care.
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London
Henry Irving
Wolverhampton
Irving Cancels Remainder of Provincial Tour
Sir Henry Irving has cancelled the rest of his provincial tour due to a chill and nervous breakdown. His physicians order him to rest for at least two months, though he believes rest will allow him to honor his American engagements.
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Sir Henry Irving
Tobacco Trust Also Under Fire in Congress
Representative Kehoe of Kentucky introduced a resolution calling for a Department of Commerce and Labor inquiry into the price gap between leaf tobacco and manufactured product, focusing on Kentucky Ohio and Tennessee. It seeks to determine if a trust or conspiracy restrains trade and requires a full investigation of any implicated corporation or joint stock company.
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Washington
Kehoe
Department of Commerce and Labor
Kentucky
Ohio
Tennessee
Everett Police Relief Ball Draws 400 Couples at Chelsea Street
The Everett Police Relief Association held its second annual ball in the Auditorium on Chelsea street. A painting of the new police station was on display as Mayor H. H. Newton and Mrs. Newton led the grand march to begin the event attended by about 400 couples.
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Everett
Everett Police Relief Association
Chelsea Street
H. H. Newton
Newton
Remarkable cure claims by government official for Quinona
A Boston official reports rapid recovery from nervousness sleeplessness indigestion and run down health after taking Quinona E Mahoney and others from Roxbury Charlestown and Boston provide testimonials The bottle lists its ingredients and the firm offers free medical advice and a $1 large bottle through all druggists The Quinona Company Hartford Street Boston signs off with contact details
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E. M. Magner
Warwick St
Boston
J. G. Parker
Green St
Charlestown
Mass
Grippe
Quinona CO
Hartford St
Minstrel Edward Keating Kills Rival Then Takes Life
In Corning New York Edward Keating a well known minstrel man shot James Fulford in the street and then killed himself by taking carbolic acid Fulford recently married Mabel Preston Keating had accused Fulford of stealing his girl and they had prior trouble and confrontations Both were young men and the incident occurred in Elmira near Corning February 23
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Elmira
N. Y
Edward Keating
James Fulford
Corning
Fulford
Mabel Preston
Keating
Trust Methods Exposed in Boston Price Increases
Retailers in Boston eye federal action as the Food Trust faces testimony from January witnesses. Butter rises to 40 cents a pound, eggs jump to 40 cents a dozen, beef and pork costs climb. Vendors say trust stores 4,000,000 eggs and uses price manipulation to hurt dealers and hotels. Witnesses fear retribution if their names are revealed.
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Trust
Hospitals Crowded Women Face Surgery Warning
Mrs Pinkham offers hope through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for womb and ovarian troubles. A Seattle woman shares a tale of tumor diagnosis and avoided operation after taking the remedy, urging others to seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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New England States
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Adams
Soren
Nebraska Legislature Censures Standard Oil Excludes Rockefeller Gift
Nebraska lawmakers pass a resolution condemning Standard Oil and endorsing Roosevelt’s call for investigations of all interests while removing a clause mentioning John D. Rockefeller’s donation to the University of Nebraska. The action preserves focus on corporate inquiry and policy alignment.
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Nebraska
Rockefeller
Lincoln
Neb
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
University of Nebraska
Roosevelt
Montana House Applauds President On Trusts And ICC Powers
The Montana House of Representatives, in a unanimous rising vote at Helena, adopted a resolution praising President Roosevelt for his stance on trusts and endorsing his recommendation to enlarge the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Helena
Mont
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reid to Coach Harvard Football with Full Powers
Bill Reid, Harvard's famed athlete, will coach the football team next fall with full powers. He receives 3500 dollars, 3500 paid by the athletic committee. The plan, discussed Feb 17, allows a one year contract extendable to three years. Reid is expected to arrive in Cambridge within a month. The graduates may cover any losses if needed. Reid is portrayed as an organizer and intelligent leader.
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Bill Reid
Harvard
Reid
Coolidge
Revere Caucus Nominates Local Officials for Town Office
At the Revere Republican caucus held in the Town Hall last night the following were nominated for town offices: selectman at large Benjamin Keeping. Precinct 1 John H. Farnham. Precinct 2 Alvin C. Norcross. Precinct 3 Gorham H. Tilton. Precinct 4 Samuel A. Segee. town clerk Warren Fenno. treasurer G. A. Tapley. tax collector Minot D. Fenno. assessor Samuel A. Segee. auditor for three years Robert M. Copeland. for one year F. Irving Howe. school committee three years Horace Johnson and Josiah B. Schurtleff Jr.. school committee two years Vincent Farnsworth. water commissioner three years Lemuel K. Washburn. two years Alfred S. Hall. one year George M. Ingalls. board of health Dr. Charles A. Cole. park commissioner Henry D. Casey. school commissioner William J. Noonan.
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Révere
Sélectman
Benjamin Keeping
John H. Farnham
Alvin C. Norcross
Gorham H. Tilton
Samuel A. Segee
Warren Fenno
G. A. Tapley
Minot D. Fenno
Robert M. Copeland
Grape Nuts Endorsement Breaks Through Skepticism
A reader recalls initial doubt about Grape Nuts ads but after three years of use reports relief from stomach gas eructations and bitterness with restored appetite and weight. The testimonial, sponsored by Postum Co. urges readers to try the product and mentions The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellville
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