Publicity bill mandates annual interstate corporate filings
The measure requires every corporation and similar bodies engaged in interstate or foreign commerce to file yearly with the Interstate Commerce Commission a full financial and organizational statement. Details include name, date and place of organization, capital stock, assets, earnings, expenses, taxes, salaries, and officers. Treasurers must answer questions under oath, with answers not usable in prosecutions except as allowed.
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Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Tax on Capital Stock Proposals In Interstate Commerce Bill
The proposal imposes a one cent per year tax on the portion of a corporation’s capital stock not fully paid in cash or equivalent at market value. It empowers the attorney general, at the request of the Interstate Commerce Commission, to enforce the act in federal courts. The bill targets firms with capital stock over 500000 and requires the ICC to publish corporate disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jersey and Guernsey Tuberculosis Claim Stirs Trade
In Washington a cabinet session noted Cuban reciprocity hurdles and postmaster appointments. London reports a spike in American buyers of thoroughbred cattle, with Jersey and Guernsey imports praised after ten years without TB. U.S. inspectors have reviewed over 20,000 cattle with no TB found in these breeds.
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London
United Kingdom
St. Louis Exposition
C. E. Marvin
Lexington
J. S. Goodwin
Chicago
Armour
United States
Ireland
England
Lady Clandsowne
Dr. Salmon
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Jersey
Guernsey
Agricultural Departments
Scotland
Conference at Crockett Texas Methodist Episcopal Session
Crockett Texas December 6 The annual conference of the Texas and East Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South is in session with Bishop Hendrix presiding. A large attendance is reported.
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Crockett
Crockett, Tex
Texas and East Texas
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Sesson
Hendrix
Payne proposes December adjournment bill in House
Washington December 6 The leader of the majority Representative Payne introduced in the house a bill providing for a holiday adjournment from December 2 to January 2. The measure aims to wrap up business before the holiday recess.
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Washington
Representative Payne
Ian
William Smedley Retires on Half Pay as Choirmaster
William Smedley famed choirmaster at St. James Episcopal Church in Chicago since 1885 retires on half pay due to advancing blindness.
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William Smedley
Chicago
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Smedley Named Emeritus Choir Master At St James Church
News of the retirement of Wr. Smedley at sixty seven after a long career as soloist at Trinity Church New York and choir master at All Saints and other churches. The St James church creates the emeritus post with half pay for life.
Pension Bill Passes and Court Term Revisions Noted
Washington dispatch reports the House quickly approved the pension appropriation bill totaling 139 million, with no debate or changes. In the Western District of Texas terms for holding court were readjusted, while Mascagni faced renewed creditor actions in Lawrence Massachusetts over receipts from a concert.
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Western District of
Texas
Washington
Barney
Wis
London Dock
Suerman
N. Y
Western Judicial District
Mascagni
Lawrence
Mass
Prinetti
Rome
Peculiar Drowning on New York Long Island
Edward Porter, carrying 300 dollars in silver for his wedding, was knocked from a sloop near Carnarsossa Long Island and drowned. The storm prevented rescue and the weight of the coins caused him to sink quickly despite his swimming ability.
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New York
Carnarossa
Long Island
Edward Porter
Porter
Cad elite college alumnae raise 100000 for new building
Large fund raised in New York as cad elite college alumnae announce a $100,000 gift for a new college building. The project will honor the widow of Professor Louis Agassiz, whose life work supported the institution. Also from Muskogee Creek council appoints a lease inspector to oversee all leases in the Creek nation.
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New York
Cadélite College
Tribune
Cambridge
Mass
Louis Agassiz
Muskogee
I. T
Creek Council
Strike Commission Probes Blacklisting of Miners
Miners’ strike witnesses testify that coal firms refused to rehire strikers, citing vague reasons. Several workers, including two blind men injured in blasts, are presented as evidence of mine dangers. Clergyman Rev J J Curran testifies, described as emotionally affecting, during adjournment.
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Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Scranton
Mine Workers’ Union
J. J. Curran
Wilkesbarre
Hickey Seeks Peace Between Baseball Leagues in South
In Memphis T J Hickey president of the American Baseball League met Nashville manager J M Palmer and promoter S T Carnes to discuss the split between the old league and the new organization. Carnes said the new league would entertain few propositions from the old league. Palmer doubted peace prospects.
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Memphis
Tenn
T. J Hickey
American Baseball League Association
Chicago
J. M. Palmer
Nashville
S. T. Carnes
Hickey
Carnes
Palmer
South
Tumor Treatment By Boiling Water Reported In New York
A New York physician after two years of tests announces a tumor treatment using boiling water injected into the tumor with a metal syringe and adjustable piston. Water must be 190 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit, delivered under aseptic precautions.
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New York
Riggins Still Mayor of Waco Commands City Officials
J. W. Riggins served notice on the Waco city secretary and treasurer that he remains mayor and must be signed as such before any drafts are paid. The treasurer will honor drafts by mayor pro-tem Ben Richards only with a certified copy of council impeachment minutes. Funds risk previously but outlook improves.
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Waco
Tex
J. W. Riggins
Ben Richards
Bank Dynamited and Robbed in Whiteville
Whiteville Savings Bank was entered by bandits who dynamited the large safe and escaped with $2000 before neighbors arrived. The robbers fled on a handcar and disappeared. The bank carried burglar insurance.
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Whiteville
Tenn
Reed in critical condition after illness
Washington December 6 Ex Speaker Reed remains in a critical state as Dr Gardner confirms the condition is extremely serious. Early reports indicate Reed’s health is precarious and deteriorating through the day.
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Washington
Reed
Gardner
Father Curran Testifies on Miner Wages and Violence
Rev. J. J. Curran of Wilkesbarre resumed testimony in Scranton claiming most people favor higher miner wages. He said violence largely stems from mine owners trying to resume work, amid debate over labor conditions. In St Louis Miss Jane Bryant arrives after a two month trek from Fort Worth Texas walking and boxcar travel wearing out two pairs of shoes.
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Father Curran
Scranton
J. J. Curran
Wilkesbarre
St. Louis
Jane Bryant
Fort Worth
Tex
Hillard Named Controller of St. Louis and San Francisco
C W Hillard once treasurer of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad is appointed controller of the St Louis and San Francisco with offices in New York. The position is new.
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Hillard
New York
C. W. Hillard
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
St. Louis
San Francisco
Shipwrecked crew aboard Baltimore and other notices
The German steamship arrived with the crew of the shipwrecked Margaret Mitchell from Cardiff for Maranham. The president will nominate Barrett of Oregon to be minister to Japan. About sixty Mississippi Choctaws arrived at Ardmore Iowa Territory on December 6.
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Baltimore
Margaret Mitchell
Cardiff
Wales
Maranham
Brazil
Ardmore
Ardmore, I. T
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