Lawmakers Propose Broad Tariff Inquiry Into Rising Prices
The Senate Investigation Committee moves to study price increases across essentials from food to clothing and costs at farms and mills. Senator Stone blames tariff policy for higher living costs while the probe aims to cover salaries cameras flues and other items with a wide scope and executive branch oversight.
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Ile
Burton
Warren
Johnston
Lode
Peter
Mir Lede
Eikins
McCumber
Crawford
Stone
Selictor Stone
Re Publica
Finetee Conmitutes
Peis
Chieiio
Mast
Semuor Seane
Vanderbilt Must Pay Workman for Harts
Harold Van derbilt, the New York millionaire, was ordered in the special chamber to pay workman Guighard 4650 dollars for injuries from a 1907 auto accident. The verdict came in Paris with the case labeled Hart s.
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Vanderbilt
Harts
Paris
Harold Vanderbilt
Young
New York
Guighard
Board to Decide on Engineer's Release
The pension board of the New York Central will determine if Engineer Reynolds loses his retirement pension after a wreck that killed Brakeman Abe Kintey. Reynolds and two other officials were dismissed, with rule details debated on whether the pension applies if dismissal happened before or after the wreck. Reynolds was well liked, fueling much commentary among railroad men.
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Jelbert G. Keynolds
Veterna Raddraad Mieu
Swanton
Ole
Aaa. UE
Abe Kintey
Pension Board
New York Centrid Litres
Reviolds
Fits Treraan
Moff. Cardis
Telkdiart
Fongineer Reynolds
New York Central
Revholds
Wrecl
Mar. Reynolds
Wage Boost or Strike Ultimatum by Trainmen
Chicago February 16. Vice President Whitney of the Brotherhood and railroad wage committees issued a final demand for a five cent an hour wage increase. They warned the railroads that without immediate grant of the raise a general strike will be proclaimed and workers could walk out.
Slump in Supply of Live Stock Over Year
Data from the Bureau of Statistics shows lower livestock receipts in seven leading interior markets for 1909. Hog arrivals across centers fell from 1908 to 1909, while cattle receipts in Chicago dropped below five million for the first time since 1902 and sheep arrivals rose slightly from 1908.
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Washington
Pettie
Bureau of Statistics
PS Sadat
Chicago
Hoodoo blamed for horse losses and odd misfortunes
Prank Plummer of 820 Kilbourne street claims a hoodoo is causing a string of misfortune including the death of four horses and a colt over several months. A valued horse died after a fall on an icy road and a draft team, a wagon horse, and a timepiece were affected in mysterious ways, all tied to the hoodoo belief.
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Mr. Plummer
Mr Plummer
Mer Plummer
Strieckem
Indictments in Beef Trust Probe Delayed by Wickersham
Chicago reports say the federal grand jury probing the beef trust will not issue true bills until the inquiry ends. Rumors of two major packers facing indictments circulate, tied to the National Packing company and the New York Dressed Beef Butchers' association. The indicted names would go to Attorney General Wickersham for approval before being returned.
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Chicago
He Beef Trust
Bion
National Packing Company
New York Dressed Beef Butchers' Association
Wickesrham
Magazines to Escape Deficit Threat in Post Office Moves
Washington reports no magazine postage rate rise this session as the house committee on post offices and postroads probes postal finances. The Hayes bill excludes aliens not eligible for U S citizenship, likely affecting Japanese immigration. Senate condemns Justice Wright forSummoning joint printing committee members.
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Hayes
Hays
Washington
United States
House Committee On Immigration
Senate
Wright
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Congress
Joint Committee On Printing
Judiciary Committee
Wade Ellis Aims to Take Ohio From Democrats
Wade Ellis resigns from the Justice Department to chair the Ohio Republican State Executive Committee. Reports say the move is President Watt's first step to recapture Ohio from Democrats and sideline Judson Harmer from the presidential field.
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Wade Ellis
Ohio
Fatt
Trust in Justice Business Is Broken in Goshen
The Goshen News-Times reports a County Commissioners meeting in Goshen discussing appointing MoM. Galentine as second justice of the peace for Leithkart township. Citizens demanded restoration of all second justices amid a perceived monopoly. The piece notes that Indiana justices of the peace have long been paid by office fees, implying no extra public cost with more officials.
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Prustdusrine
Board of County Commissioners
Gospen
Leikhart
Otuteissiders
Aged Pioneer Micheel Benning Claimed by Death
The 12 year old pioneer Micheel Benning died at 4 am in Mason township near South Bend after long age related exhaustion. He helped on Lake Shore Railroad wood sheds and ran a early power saw mill with John Ross before moving to South Bend. Survived by one daughter and three sons in Indiana Iowa and Colorado. Funeral at St Vincent's Catholic Church in South Bend with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Micheel Benning
Mlnson Township
Casse¢santy
Michigan
Farke Shore Railroad
Harry Heim
Prospect Street
Geaning
Ukhart
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Mason Township
Laenittle
John Ross
Beaning
South Bend
Thomas Beaning
John Beaning
New Hartford
Iowa
Dennis Benning
Pueblo
Col
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Trev
Father Jansen
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Cherry Mine Workers Near New Disaster
February 14 report from Cherry, Illinois, says rescue work clearing the mine near St Paul was halted by a steam pipe explosion in the airshaft. The blast filled shafts with scalding steam and endangered about 300 miners. no injuries reported, work to resume after 24 hours.
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Cherry
St. Paul
STETNER DIES EN ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA
Ren M Steiner a member of the local lodge B P O Elks died in Denver yesterday while enroute from his home in Chicago to southern California. Former actor he sought tuberculosis relief in the southern climate. The flag at the temple is half mast. Exalted Ruler Frank Flynn went to Chicago to assist the family and interests.
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Ren. M. Steiner
B. P.O. Elks
Denver
Lis
Chicago
California
Tie
Joent Miks Temple
Frank Flynn
New Jersey Senator Linked to Trust Acquisition
An unnamed New Jersey senator was identified as buying stock in an independent telephone company in Huntington West Virginia, a share that reportedly found its way into the American Telephone and Telegraph trust, amid to day’s report.
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New York
New Jersey
Independent Telephone. Company
Huntington
W. Va
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Telephone Trust
Lincoln Day Post Office Closing Notice
The post office will operate limited delivery in the business section only on Lincoln's birthday Saturday. Residence deliveries will pause. Carrier windows open 8 to 10 am for mil delivery. Stamp and general windows open 9 to 10 am. Rural free delivery omitted and all other departments closed.
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Lincoln
Westinghouse Turbine Aims to Boost Battleship Speed
George Westinghouse completes a steam turbine design expected to raise battle ship speeds by a noticeable margin. The invention could make American battleships far superior to the current Dreadnought class, similar to Dreadnought’s own edge over earlier ships.
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George Westinghouse
Divorces and Alimony Granted in Local Court
Judge Vernon W. Van Fleet grants Cora M. Conley an absolute divorce for failure to provide and $1000 alimony. Lizzie Simmons is granted divorce for an intoxicated bucket water incident. Anna Mattlingly files for divorce on grounds of union support. Clinton Kile held on $100 bond after arraignment for failure to provide for four children.
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Superior Courts
Cora M. Conley
Orrin M. Conley
Robert Simmons
Lizzie Simmons
Harrison Street
Vernon W. van- Fleet
Anna Mattlingly
Arthur D.mattlingly
Clinton Kile
van Fleet
Kile
Suit Filed to Oust Nolan from His Office
In Goshen circuit court John Whetten former drainage commissioner sues to remove Clinton EB Nolan from the drainage post. Attorney Lou W. Vail of Goshen represents Whetten as the county has two ditch men since Nolan’s January appointment.
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Clinton EB. Nolan
Goshen
John Whetten
Lou W. Vail Cof Goshen
Whetten
Nolan
Court House
Mrr. Whetten
Administration Bill Faces Bitter Fight
Washington February 10 Special President Tafts interstate commerce bill will undergo a tough battle before the house committee on state and foreign commerce Representative Townsend Michigan Republican seeks to apply the route designation clause to electric lines that connect with steam railroads He notes the original bill included such lines but Attorney General Wickersham removed them in the final draft and Townsend wants them restored
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Washington
Taft
Interstate Commerce
House Committee On State and Foreign
Commerce. Co
Townsend
Michigan
Wickersham
Americans in Fear Protection Promised Near Matagalpa
Washington reports continued anxiety among Americans in the Matagalpa area of Nicaragua over their safety and property. The state department received assurances from the Nicaraguan government that ample protection will be provided for U S citizens.
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Washington
Matagalpa
Nicaragua
State Department
Elkhart Tax Rate Rises Above State Average in Goshen Clash
Elkhart posts a low tax rate of 2.44 dollars per hundred as Goshen records the state’s highest at 38.59. The state statistics chief J. J. Peetsz compiles rates across Indiana cities and towns, noting Brookville and Newport among the lowest and many county seats and noncounty seats with varied rates.
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Mitchell
Lawrence County
Alexandria
Madison County
Elwood
Monticcetto
Vernon
Brookville
Pranklin County
Newport
Vermillion County
Danville
Hendricks County
Jamestown
Boone County
Camden
Flora
Carroll County
Colfax
Clinton County
Amoriz
Dearborn County
Butler
Garrett
DeKalb County
Huntingburg
Dubois County
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Attica
Veedersburg
Fountain County
Oakland City
Ginson County
Gas City
Grant County
Linton
Worthington
Greene County
Plainfield
Knightstown
Spiceland
Martin County
Kendallville
Noble County
Rick
Mishawaka
St. Joseph
Michigan City
laPorte
Clerk Seeks Assistance to Issue Street Improvement Bonds
The Ex City Clerk Thos G Wilkinson has been hired to help Andrews Asphalt Paving Co in issuing street improvement bonds. The clerk’s office needs aid due to routine tasks delaying completion before the contractor’s settlement visit.
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Thos. CG. Wilkinson
Andrews Asphalt Paving Company
Patrolmen Shift Positions Across Beats
Police Chief Rinehart assigns Patrolman Arthur Withers to plain clothes duty and Patrolman Whiteman to Franklin street area. Patrolman Pearce is moved to a Franklin street south beat.
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Rinehart
Arthur Withers
Néreh
Franklin Street
Pearce
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