Brownsville raid testimony shows mixed blame without proof
The record outlines conflicting witness statements about the Brownsville raid, noting no definitive proof pinning the shooting on a specific company. It details shell identifications, cartridge shortages, and rumors, while highlighting the difficulty of obtaining reliable testimony from soldiers and civilians involved.
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Brown
Haliman
Boyd
Négré
Brownsville
Conyers
Holloman
A. H. Baldwin
Ohio celery growers lose before Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the Hartville Ohio Celery Growers association complaint against Pacific Express after ruling the 50 cent per 100 pounds rate for Hartville to Pittsburgh is not unreasonable. The case compared Hartville shipments with Alliance Ohio to Pittsburgh at 40 cents, noting transfer needs and engine movement differences.
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Commission
Commmercial Tribune
Burman
Munsgr Boupms
Washington
D. C
Commercial Tribune
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hartville (O
Hartville
Pittsburg
Alliance
Hartvilley
Burton Starts for Ohio Senate Bid
Representative Theodore Burton left for Ohio to take personal charge of his campaign for the Senate seat to succeed Foraker. He stated he will devote all his time to the race and denied plans to resign from the House.
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Ohio
Commercial Tribux
Burrazd
Muneby
Wasuixeton
D. C
Commercial Tribune
Theodore “B. Burton
Senate
Seh- Foraker
Ge Alba
Shoppers Find Deals in Monday's Specials
Reading from a damaged page, shoppers discover many out of town specials listed for Monday. The column notes numerous items across lines, highlighting discounts and cleaning data for local bargains.
Fragmentary Ohio note hints at Senate test timing
A partial line indicates a plan to remain in the state until the senatorship test is decided, with reference to later this week. The garbled text leaves exact names and dates unclear.
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Ohio
Separate Statehood for Arizona and New Mexico Sought
Washington December 14 Senator Foraker introduced bills for separate statehood for Arizona and for New Mexico. The move aligns with his aim to end joint statehood, while President Roosevelt supports separate statehood. He also sought reimbursement of 1483.66 to Matthew Hy Fulton heirs for 1882 post office burglary funds. A separate bill would raise Anthony Babon’s pension to 24 dollars per month.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Foraker
Arizon
New Mexico
Hoosevelt
Matthew Hy
Fulton
Bucyrus
Anthony’ Barbon
Eleventh
Ohio Volunteers
Senator Foraker Expected to Speak on President’s Message
Washington December 14 Senator Foraker may address the Senate using the president’s recent message as his text He accused Congress of restraining the secret service activity and warned he would make a speech if fellow senators fail to deny the president’s charges
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Foraker
Commercial Tribune
Washroton
D. C
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For
Senate
Congress
Secret Service
Senator Foraker
Washington House Passes 85 Cent Gas Measure
The House approved a bill setting 85 cent gas in Washington and sent it to the Senate. It also passed a district bucket shop abolition bill and defeated a proposal for free public school lectures. A Texas representative’s bid to alter a reference on agricultural futures drew a pledge for hearings by the agriculture committee. The body adjourned from Dec 19 to Jan 4, ending at 5 p.m.
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District of Columbia
House
Senate
Henry
Texas
Scott
Agricultural Committee
Colonel Harvey Retires from Army Medical Corps
Washington reports that by presidential direction Colonel Philip F. Harvey of Thornville Ohio has been placed on the retired list of the army in the medical corps in the case of an Ohio officer.
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Fort Sam Houster
Roosevelt
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Washington
Philip F. Harvey
Thornville
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Shippers to Bear Loading Expense in Rail Rule
Cincinnati shippers face new rule 8b after Jan 1 requiring them to load and unload freight into carloads at their own expense. Cars will not be brought to depots and shipments must be placed on cars where goods currently located in yards. Applies to all carload shipments in the territory.
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John Kirkpatrick
Company C
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Howard
Franklin
Corporal Thornton
Joseph L. Wilson
George Jackson
Anthony Franklin
Temple Thornton
Cincinnati
Bedeft
Cinisbe
Central “Fagigheest Association
VLE FOR BRANCH HOSPITAL
Board of public service names Dr B F Lyle as resident physician at Mok Run Hospital for Consumptives. Salary set at 100 dollars per month. Reng.
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B. F. Lyle
Board of Pubte Vice
Mok Run
Farmers' Mutual Tobacco Association Promises Self Rule
Amid tobacco market unrest in Christian county farmers denounce outside interference and pledge to form the Farmers' Mutual Tobacco Association. They call for cash distribution from Planters' Protective Association, seek clarity on funds, and insist counties operate as units without cross-control while avoiding violence.
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Planters’ Protective Association
isVille
Essee
Farmers’ Mutual Tobacco Association
Mystery and delay cloud Kentucky tobacco market
Fayette county grower Henry Spencer laments slow cash from tobacco despite pooling plans. He warns few will receive profits after lenders extracted funds and the 1909 crop futures loom. A dispute at local breaks involves Clarence Le Bus, W. L. Petty, and the American Tobacco Co as sampling was halted amid conflicting orders.
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Henry Spencer
Fayette County
Emery
Society of Equity
American Tobacco Company
Tobacco Trust
Clarence le Bus
W. L. Petty
Louisville
Lexington
Clarence
le Bus
Hariman Refusal to Answer Upheld by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court held that the Interstate Commerce Commission cannot press questions about private stock dealings in an inquiry begun on its own initiative. The decision, announced by Justice Holmes, narrows the reach of state commerce laws and surprises few.
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Washington
Edward H. Harriman
Otto H.kahn
Interstate Commerce Commision
Supreme Court of the United States
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
To take home small packages means shorter hours
The note explains that delivering small packages will lead to reduced working hours for saleswomen, drivers, and delivery staff. It implies staffing changes tied to lighter workloads and cost considerations. The statement mentions no specific dates or organizations.
River at 7 Feet Goal Fleet Starts Coal Move
The Ohio river rose to seven feet allowing coal boats to resume coal shipments. The J. T. Hatfield led by Captain Hatfield left Mount Pleasant with seventeen flats carrying 3 500 tons. If levels reach eight feet, millions of bushels from Pittsburgh and Kanawha will reach Cincinnati.
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J. T. Hatfield
Hatfield
Covington
Mount Pleasant
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Kanawha River
Dams Open Then Coal Escapes Kanawha River Tow
The Great Kanawha river dams are being opened to release the first coal shipment for Cincinnati in five months. Over 1,000,000 bushels of Kanawha creek coal are expected to depart Point Pleasant and Huntington on Tuesday with boats hitched in tows as the river rises due to heavy rainfall in the New River district.
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Gallipolis
Kanawha River
Cincinnati
Point Pleasant
Huntington
New River District
General Demand for a Simple Gentle Laxative
The Well-Informed seek a pleasant efficient liquid laxative with known wholesome parts. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, claimed to be ethical and safe for family use and gentle yet prompt in action.
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Califorsia Fig Syrup Co
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