Roosevelt era reshapes rails and trusts in sweeping reforms
The report outlines Roosevelt backed moves to boost Interstate Commerce Commission powers to regulate railroad rates, a court ruling on the beef trust expanding interstate commerce scope, investigations into Standard Oil and United States Steel, and proposals to bring life insurers and large trust companies under federal oversight, with state and banking actions pushing for stricter corporate control and disclosure.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Bureau of Corporations
Bailey on Good Roads and Federal Aid Debate
The Dallas Commercial Club asked Senator Bailey to use influence for the Brownlow good roads plan, but he declined. He favors local control and argues federal funding would burden taxpayers and cost more to collect than it yields. He cites Texas and Tennessee as examples where local systems suffice, and he praises the discussion stirred by Brownlow’s bill as constructive. The note closes with an ad for Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and colds.
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Smany
Tennessee
Brownlow
Chattanooga
Dr. Wood
State of the Nation Echoes in Economic Proposals
The Wall Street Journal surveys a surge of reform proposals across states and cities. Governor Herrick backs state regulation of interurban railways while New York City considers a municipal gas plant and calls to curb profits. A reform drive targets gas pricing, telephone charges, and stock transactions. Missouri contemplates income tax thresholds and New York taxes stock trades, amid tariff revision talk urged by President Roosevelt.
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Merchants Association
Senate
United States
State Senate
Missouri
Big Sandy coal field steam extends toward Elkhorn
An expert engineer reports rapid progress in developing the Big Sandy Kentucky coal fields as the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad extends up the valley toward Elkhorn near the Virginia line. The output could total over two billion tons from Pike to Knott counties, with estimates contested as too low by a government engineer.
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Kentucky
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Pikeville
Elkhorn
Virginia Line
Levisa Fork
Great Fold
Pike, Letcher
Lawrence
Johnson
Floyd
Keott
Dug Fork
Great Lakes
News
Washington Favors Civil Bill Over Public Buildings
Washington February 17 The fate of rivers and harbors and public buildings bills is being decided today. The civil bill appears likely to prevail while the public buildings measure seems doomed as the house rules committee refuses to schedule it for consideration.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Investigation of Standard Oil Faces Government Test
Washington dispatch reports the Campbell resolution triggering a federal inquiry into Standard Oil Co. is seen as a decisive contest between the U S government and a dominant industrial trust. Key figures like Metcalf Garfield and Rep Campbell push for criminal action, tying the case to banks railroads and major insurers. The probe expands amid charges from Kansas interests and broader anti trust concerns.
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Standard Oil Co
New York
Herald
Washington
Campbell
United States
Theil
House
Metcalfin Atill
Garfield
Combines
Standard Oil Company
Snd
Standard Oil
Kansas
Department of Juntics
Himelf
Grsb
Kativas
Congress
Oi! Company
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Southern Railway announces special fare to Washington
Southern Railway issues a round trip fare to Washington with sale starting March 2 and ending March 8, valid until March 18 with approved tickets before March 5. Military units and bands in uniform can apply for party rates. Extra sleeping cars with four benches will be provided to handle heavy traffic. Contact Southern ticket agents for tickets and reservations. A. Boumouter G P A Chattanooga Tenn J L Meek B A Koorville
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Econsas
Southern Railway
Washington
A. Bounouter
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. L. Meek
B.A Koorville
Mardi Gras Rates Offer Round Trip Rail Fare
Southern Railway announces a twenty five cent fare for round trips to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola for Mardi Gras. Tickets on sale March 1 to 11 with return by March 11. Extensions possible with additional fee and March 11 deadline. Stopovers allowed within transit limits. For details contact Southern Railway agents A. Benecater GP A Chattanooga Tenn and J. L. Meek DOP A Kuroxyville Tenn.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
Southern Railway
A. Benecater
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. L. Meek
Kuroxyville
Trusteess Sale Forecloses Carnegie Land Lot Block Johnson City
Trust deed foreclosure action set for Monday in 1905 at Jobe's Opera House Johnson City Tenn with sale of Lots 31 and 32 in Block six of Carnegie Land and Improvement Company's addition subject to cash payment in hand and on breach of mortgage terms.
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Jobe
Johnson City
Tennesse
Manes
Carnegie Land and Improvement Company
Washinton County
Tennsee
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