Congressional Protest Against Charges That Are Buiu-Vext
General James H. Wilkow testifies before a House subcommittee on interstate commerce law defects. He cites secret railroad agent salaries, rebates, through-rate evasion, and hidden practices harming shipper fairness. Canadian rail competition and Grand Trunk plans are debated as imprudent, with calls to shut out rival lines and revise enforcement.
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Marvel
James H. Wilkow
Conmeres
Chicago
Liverpool
London
Wilhon
Great Britain
Cinda Southern
Grant ‘Tron
Grand Trunk Company
Canada Southern
Maine
St. Andrews
N. B
United States
Dominion
Rumor and Debate Fill Washington Session Halls
In Washington a flurry of talk swirled around bucket shops and stock jobbers. Lawmakers debated pension reform, press freedom, and tariff policy as they adjourned after denouncing a New York rumor about a senator. Communication lines tied to New York remained active, with Western Union handling heavy traffic.
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Allen
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Heddinga
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Hoth
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Allah
New York
Thenelves
Iowa
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White
Hits
Canada
Thenes
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Washington
Wil Aden
Way of
Chicago
Western Union Company
Tave
Cripsi’s Dense Ignorance and Wisconsin Political Meeting
Disjointed dispatches describe Crispi defending press censorship and accusing papers of distortion. Wisconsin Democrats convene in Madison planning a May state convention to pick delegates, advocating tariff reform to ease tax burden. Republicans also meet, ratifying nominations and planning party organization. A New York ticket issue and a New York City briefing are noted alongside prison conditions and parole discussions in Nebraska.
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Deerhead
Democratic Party
Beatey
Massive fire devastates West Water Street block
A large blaze destroyed Atkins Ogden Co and adjoining firms on West Water Street, with rapid spread from a basement naptha-related fire. Bricks and walls collapsed trapping workers. several killed or injured. Insurance losses exceed 1000000, with 700 workers displaced and extensive damage to Beals and Thomas Wentworth works along with surrounding stores. Firemen battled flames through the night as walls collapsed and escape routes closed.
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Olucka
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Vatad
Crand
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Tain
Guin
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Test
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Engina
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May
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Davah Doll
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Glabel Bros
Leonard Ios
Peter Lohman
Bedan
Qourier
Mitow
Antes
Jymiwalnli
Mirel
Inre
Copeland & Thacan
Capt Holt's Death After Delaware Breakwater Rescue
Reports recount Captain Holt and crew bravely aiding the stranded vessel near the Delaware breakwater. The storm battered boats against piers, with Holt later perishing and Simpson, his crew, and others feared lost after attempts to save lives. Eyewitness accounts describe treacherous seas and swift wreckage along the piers as rescuers sought safety.
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Tina Yesunl
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Pratector Throw A Hin To the Apant Hauled the Twin Bow To Cogathior
Santa Fe Lines Enduring Strike Turmoil Across Rails
Reported disruption across Santa Fe routes with engineers and firemen striking. Talks with officials yielded promises to stop shipments and resume service, while embargoes and efforts to reroute freight affected Denver, Cheyenne, and Kansas corridors. Union responses and scattered incidents highlighted ongoing labor tensions in mid March.
Miscellaneous Goods Advertised at Unusually Low Prices
An advertisement lists drugs and medicines, surgical instruments, crutches, galvanic batteries, syringes, trusses, belts, thermometers, toilet soap, perfumery, tooth brushes, combs, ladies bags, books, purses, pocket knives, leather goods, carriage and bath sponges, paints, varnishes, painter supplies, oils, and other items. It claims all goods warranted and offered at unusually low prices for immediate sale.
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Ue Uanally
Intervie
Birst Elisa Drug Store Offerings and Sundries Assorted
A historic listing from Birst Elisa Drug Store showcases a wide range of goods including extracts colognes toilet waters powders and soaps. It mentions smokers items like cigars and accessories such as combs pocket knives and razors along with medical aids and comfort items like crutches air cushions and sponges.
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Vna Birst Elisa
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