Railroads Hit With Rate Cuts and Restitution
Western Newspaper Union reports Denver freight rate rulings by Judge Perry upholding Colorado Railroad Commission reductions. Coal rates fall from 90 to 55 cents a ton. other cuts apply. Shippers to receive at least 275000 dollars in reimbursements. potential penalties exceed 500000 dollars. Supreme Court affirms railroads may be forced to lower rates pending evidence of reasonableness. Other rulings include Oscar Cook new trial, Bi Metallic tax injunction reversal, and Colorado & Southern loss in Kinde case.
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Denver
Canex
Colorado
John A. Perry
van Genes
State Railroad Commission
Perry
Supreme Court
Railroad Commission
Shipper
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oscar Cook
William McPherson
Bi-Metallic Company
Pitcher
State Tax Commission
Colorado & Southern
George Kinde
Tn Pitcher
Keating Urges Geet Probe Of Beet Sugar Prices
Representative Keating of Colorado urged President Wilson to order a Commerce Dept inquiry into beet sugar plants in Colorado and nearby states to assess price scales paid to beet sugar raisers. He charged beet companies overcapitalized and inefficient, harming farmers. the President asked Keating to confer with Secretary Heidfeld.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Colorado
Wilson
Keating
Th Department
Heidfeld
Portland Shows 604443 Profits and 401449 Dividends
The Portland Gold Mining Company reports 1913 profits of 401449 with dividends totaling 5.0 for the year. The annual report shows total workings including 5 drifts wings and shafts spanning many miles. Debits and paid to date reach 7.
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Colorado Springs
Portland Gold Mining Company
Thomas PF. Burne i
Connietor
Eone
New York Democratic Club Split Over Harbor Resolution
A New York Democratic Club meeting debated a harbor resolution and saw factions loyal to Murphy and Turow clash after the vote. The chair announced adoption amid tense confrontation as partisans clashed and tensions rose.
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New York
Democratic Club
Murphy
Turow
Pinte
Wode
Bard
Unclear OCR: Military Mobilization Near Mexican Frontier
Fragmentary text indicates possible military orders or mobilization near the Mexican border with references to General Villa and a south road near here. Details are garbled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Toreot
Bere
Elong
Gee Tng
Pranclerg Villa
Wasebleswe Carrying Out Wilson Trust Suggestions
A local effort labeled Wasebleswe undertakes actions to implement recommendations from Mres deus Wilson's trust. The process proceeds with review and approval steps before the Howe conn. Rhromm remains involved in oversight and coordination.
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Wasebleswe
Pindell Declines Russian Poet Washington-Henry Mc Pinen
A garbled notice notes Pindell declines appointment. Readable fragments reference Peoris and a White Mouse destination. No clear dates or full names available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pindell
Washington
Henry Mc Pinen
Peoris
Embardler
Posten Congressmen Dower Gi One Was Waeeure Ed Ee Mites
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief political item noting congressmen and a discussion or event tied to a legislative session. Names and details are unclear, but the piece signals a government or parliamentary proceeding and possible delays or shifts in plans.
Value of Farm Herds Shows Sharp Increase in Past Year
Government statistics show United States farm animals Jan 1 valued at 5 891 229 000 up 7.1 percent from last year. Horses rise to 20 962 000 valued at 2 291 688 000. mules 4 449 000 at 551 050 000. Milch cows 20 257 000 at 1 115 487 000. other cattle 35 455 000 at 1 116 333 000. sheep 9 719 000 at 20 203 000. swine 5 993 000 at 12 051 009.
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Waattington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Horsea
Gompers Denies Drunkenness at UMWA Session
Indianapolis dispatch reports chaotic end to United Mine Workers of America meeting. Samuel Gompers denied Duncan McDonald’s accusation of drunkenness at Seattle and elsewhere while critics urged stricter financial oversight and condemned the federation’s leaders amid disorder.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Duncan McDonald
Samuel Compers
American Federation of Labor
Seattle
Gompore
McDonald
Charles HM. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Michigan
Elilke
Vie American Federaten of
Gompers
Mayer Shel Melieniht
Kennase City political tale confuses readers at voting booth
Fragmentary text suggests Kennase City election talk with named figures Pierces and Thanes, mentions four voters heading to the White House, and a reference to a candidate in 240 era events. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a local political recount or anecdote surrounding a belated vote and Democratic ties.
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Kanese
Brown
Srate Art
Kennas City
Storkten
Alt
Wtleet Democratt
Benetlent
Hewes
Pierce
Thanes Sloveland
Loeetle Ase
Newton court hints at new jury panel names
An old court report from New Jersey references Weelestosn and Jah 31 as part of a Westminster style proceeding in Newton. The piece notes the appearance of a committee and district attorney, with mention of a topney end oe dhetrict attorney in the context of a pending case.
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Prinewton
Taft to Talk on Tevet Minoemes Subject Series
Former President William Howard Taft to deliver five lectures on the Tevet Minoemes topic at the University of Virginia. The lectures will cover Lew Gell and related themes, with the first scheduled in March.
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Taft
Tevet
Mionemes
Mino
Willem Th Taft Behue Te Lew Gell
University of Viiewnia
Ingles Murch
Clore Noa Alter Presidency Weengiok-speakir Clark de hoon
The fragmentary text shows garbled phrases and names. No clear event, dates, or locations emerge to confirm a factual report or identify a subject reliably.
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Weengiok
Clark
Blizzard Brings Nine Deaths Across Midwest
A severe winter storm sweeps the Middle West from Miners Minnesota and Indiana to the St. Lawrence valley and Lake Erie. Detroit and Grand Rapids report heavy snow and stalled transport as Chicago Indianapolis and other cities see deaths from shoveling exposure and frozen trains. Rail and wire service begin restoring normal operations as weather improves across the region.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Indiana
Middle West
Lake Erie
St. Lawrence Valley
Ohio
Indianapolis
Illinois
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Weather Bureau
Henry Heutvel O
Chicago & Northwestern
Patrick Austin
Seymour
Ind
Andrew Thornton
Joseph M. Walsh
Hamitt Paxton
Indianapolia
International Falls
Minn
Gulf of Mexico
Canadian
Big Meteor Rocks City in New Mexico
A gigantic meteor streaked toward Albuquerque at 7:20 causing a powerful explosion that rattled windows and frightened residents. No damage is reported, but many in the surrounding area felt the shock and believed a major blast occurred nearby.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Railways To Be Penalized For Safety Violations
Washington Senator Myers of Montana introduced a bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate all facilities to insure safety to revelers and penalize any railroad that disobeys orders with a fine of 500 dollars per day.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Myers
Montana
Cheyenne Congregation Rally Draws Hundreds
In Cheyenne Wyoming a few hundred people gathered Sunday for a community event linked to a February 1 broader campaign. The turnout reflected interest from nonregular attendees amid local church and service activity.
Blackburn to Be Appointed to Lincoln Teak Tal Commission
Washington reports former Senator Joseph Blackburn of Kentucky is under consideration for appointment to the Lincoln Teak Tal Commission to submit the late depot Cullece of Ulinole.
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Washington
Joseph © & Blackburn
Kentucky
Lincoln
Ulinole
Lander Man Butne to Death in Fire Attempt
A Lander man died hours after an explosion during a failed arson attempt at a Nie shop. The suspect Bert Percin allegedly used a can of gasoline to start a fire. the blast set his clothing ablaze and caused fatal injuries.
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Bert Percin
Millionaire Banker Drowns in Los Angeles Flood
A cloudburst flood swept Montecito, drowning Los Angeles resident Louis Jones, his wife, and seven others. Property losses are estimated between 260 000 and 730 000 dollars as storms disrupt transit and cripple regional commerce. An eight hundred Santa Fe shop workers evacuated as floodwaters hit repair shops. Oregon, Utah, and wider regions report extensive storm damage and three avalanche deaths in Utah.
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Western New Union News Service
Santa
Louis Jones
Lving
Montecito
Los Angeles
Cal
San Bernardino
Calif
Santa Fé Eystem
Portland
Oregon
Utah
Storrs
Mountalpaltle
Cullom Layed To Rest In Illinois Memorial
The body of Shelby M. Cullom former United States Senator was buried in Oakridge cemetery Springfield after services in the state house. Eulogies were delivered by Governor Dunne Senator Sherman Clinton Conkling and others. the audience included living governors who followed Cullom into office. The memorial sermon was by Rev Duncan C Macleod and speakers stressed his honesty and steadfastness.
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Springfield
Shelby M. Cullom
United States
Oakridge
Hannah
Julia Fisher
State House
Duncan C. Maccleod
Governgunne
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Clinton L. Conkling
Washington
Dunne
Fifer
Yates
Hneen
Cullom
Cubernators
Former Congressman Rolls Found Dead in Home
A coroner's jury verdict states A P Murphy died of heart disease at the home of Jew am Tyeon. The report notes Murphy, once a public figure, was found deceased in bed.
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Rolls, Mo
A. P. Murphy
Fire destroys Waterloo building worth large sum
In Waterloo a large building owned by Lamoom or Lam oom was destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 160000 dollars. Local authorities investigated the blaze and began assessing damages and fire origins on the scene.
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Waterloo
Lowne
Burleson Seeks Phone Control Monopoly Report
Burleson asks for a government monopoly on telegraph and telephone service. He and Warbington submit a report to Postmaster General Heirbowen proposing new control developments.
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Burleson
Warbington
Nantucket Sinks Monroe. 41 Die as Ships Crash in Fog
The Nantucket and Monroe collided near Winter Quarter Shoal lightship in thick fog. Eighty five survivors reach Norfolk aboard the Nantucket as 41 perish including officers and crew. official list names numerous passengers and staff lost.
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Norfolk
Merchants and Miners
Nantucket
Monroe
Atlantic
Johnson
Paceengers
Daraley
Winter Quarter Shoal
Boote
New Jersey Representative Lremmer Improves After Radium Cancer Treatment
Representative Hubert H. Lemmer of New Jersey, treated with radium for cancer in a Baltimore hospital, is improving slowly. His sister says he is in better condition than at any time since starting treatment.
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Washington
Hubert G. Lremmer
New Jersey
Baltimore
Congress Orders Broad Probe of Coal and Copper Labor Conditions
Washington A sweeping investigation of strike conditions in Colorado coal fields and Michigan copper district was authorized by the House. The inquiry targets working conditions wages and labor unrest across major mineral regions.
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Washington
Colorado
Michigan
The
Howse
Mexican War Veteran Dies at 94 in Borough Home
Jitwen Har Wie-Philip deceba a veteran of the Mewtean War died at home in Boru in May. He was 95 years old.
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Jitwen
Philip Deceba
Boru May
Ile
Prize for round earth flight offered by Pacific exposition
A prize of 300000 dollars and possibly more is offered to the aviator who circumnavigates the globe with a seaworthy waterborne air craft under the pavilion of the Pacific Exposition Company officials. The contest aims to test endurance and navigational skill across oceans.
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Feu Pranclece
Cal
Aeronaute
Rece
Sepiew
Penane Pacific Igtepnational
Raxposition Company
Ohio House Approves $100000 Exhibit Funding
The lower house of the Ohio Legislature approves a $100000 appropriation for an exhibit in Columbus. The message now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Columbus
PanameVetifie
Otlo Legiete
Chinese section of Hue Nh? destroyed by flow in Nicaragua
Chinese quarter of Hue was wiped out by a flood flow in Nicaragua. Local authorities report extensive damage and displaced residents. No further details available.
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Hue Fhids
Nicaragua
Turner's Feud Figure Recall in Middlesboro History
Andrew Turner, a leader in the Turner feud that stirred the county about thirty years ago, is noted in Middlesboro. The piece recalls the feud’s impact and its lasting memory in the Stony Fork Junction area.
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Middlesboro
Andrew Turner
Wes Beckon
Japanese Officials Visit Washington D C
Japanese naval commander and crew met with American officials in Washington Mesive City to pay respects to Nelson Raughussay amid ongoing alliance activities and ceremony notes.
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O' Slauganeasy
Washington
Jepenewe Cruieer
Kitume
Winlees
Nelaen
Rhaughussay
Notable French Patric Writer Paul de Dived Here
Fragmentary notice notes the death of Paul de, a French patric writer, who reportedly drowned here after an event involving Ulaees. He was aged 68 years.
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Nice
France
Paul de
Ulaees
Presbyterian Pastor Dies in Phoebus Reach
The long known Presbyterian minister Rex J Frederick, often called Viper, passed away at age six years? The text is garbled but notes his death and his role in the Presbyterian church in Peesdulphia.
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Presbyterian
Peesdulphia
J. Frederick
Viper
No Loss of Life in $200,000 Chicago Fire
A large blaze in Chicago destroyed the New Bedford overtan out building on boulevard Osee cnd with an estimated value of 100000. No fatalities reported and investigators begin survey to determine cause.
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Chicago
New Bedford
la Osee Cnd
Forced to stern measures in Sunday school morality
AChicago girl Millie tells how a humiliating punishment occurred after a class on God. Millie, prompted by the lesson, slapped her friend Jessie for saying she did not love God. The tale warns against harsh methods in religious instruction and child discipline.
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Chicago
Millie
Jessie
God
Jewpie
Eczema Cured by Cuticura After Six Months
Mrs Bertha Underwood of Sunfield Michigan reports a six month struggle with widespread scalp eczema that covered the body and caused itching and sleep loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she improved quickly and was fully cured in a month. The ad promotes Cuticura products and a free sample with the Skin Book.
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Sunfield, Mich
Bertha Underwood
Cutiura
Dept. L
Boston
Adr
Overpayment Jibe on Mercenary Marriage in Washington
A stevedore condemns international marriages for mercenary motives in Washington. He recalls a claim about an American countess inheriting eight million and treating marriage as a business deal. A dyed up old husband quips about buying her life with millions, prompting the countess to demand change.
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Atsteaman
Washington
Unclear fragments hint at a domestic scene and a German heating unit
Fragmentary text describes a marriage note and a domestic exchange. It mentions a push by three younger siblings and a new German heating unit made with asbestos threads, hinting at household topics without a clear narrative or full context.
Pape's Diapepsin Quick Relief for Indigestion
An old advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest remedy for indigestion and stomach distress. It promises rapid relief from gas sourness heartburn and bloating and suggests keeping a fifty cent case at home for family use day or night.
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Pape
snail speed measured by engineer on train platform
Civil engineer George Zahniser observed a snail along the New York and Pennsylvania tracks and timed its pace. The snail crawled one foot in four minutes, equating to about one mile in 16 days if it traveled steadily.
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George Zahuiker
Zahuiker
New York & Pennsylvania
Mystery Poet Confessed in Retired Wit Exchange
In a witty exchange the speaker claims preferring to write the Elegy in a Country Churchyard over riches. The other party questions and suggests the author’s fame. The dialogue plays on memory of a renowned poet and the paradox of wealth versus literary immortality.
Judge Cured by Kidney Pills Letter Testimonial
A Kansas correspondent Phillip Miller from Cimarros writes that after six bore of Dodds Kidney Pills he is cured from heart trouble and manual labor strain. He weighs about 200 pounds and expresses gratitude for the remedy. The note seeks correspondence with Judge Miller and promotes Dodds Kidney Pills through a sensational testimonial tone.
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Dodds
Miller
Philip Miller
Cimarros
Kan
Judge Miller
Dodds Medicine
Housebo
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