Supreme Court Rules on State Railroad Rate Powers
The U S Supreme Court extended limits on state control of railroad rates, upholding federal authority over rate laws. It overruled state actions in Minnesota and North Carolina cases, with Justice Peckham delivering the primary opinion. Justice Harlan dissented in Young arguing the suit imperils state immunity under the seventh and eleventh amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahahingiom
Young
Minnesota
United States
Elrenit
District of Minnesota
Pritchard
Ciicuit Court
District of
North Carolina
Jamon Jf. Wood
Southern Railway
Asheville
Supreme Court of the United States
Peckham
Harlan
Pockham
Peenent
Hes Company
China Invites US Fleet to Stop in Shanghai
Washington March 24 China through its ambassador Wu has cordially invited the American battle fleet to call at Chinese shores on its world voyage. A telegraphic message from the foreign affairs minister at Peking says the viceroy at Nanking and Admiral San will arrange suitable welcome actions. Officials hope for a favorable response and a cordial reception at any ports, with Shanghai the likely first stop.
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Shanghai
Washington
China
Miniater Wu
Root
Department
Peking
Nanking
New Zealand
Tass Thin
Taft on State Rights and Federal Authority
Secretary of War Taft told the New Jersey assembly that concentrating authority in Washington would be lamentable and stressed that states must retain their powers. He argued federal matters have grown in importance but denied a surrender of state rights and warned against centralizing power at the Potomac. He urged governors and legislatures to keep their responsibility within their functions.
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Washington
Trenton
N. J
Taft
General Assembly
United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
North Carolina
Aft
Colombia
Multistate Brief Lists Accidents and Legal Notices
A compact report from several cities notes a child’s death from burns after a fall, a Mapleton theft shown in Altoona, and various incidents. Other items include a prison reduction, a reprieve for execution in Pittsburg, a bishop retiring in Philadelphia, a gas lighting plant proposal in Youngstown, and multiple municipal and court actions across Harrisburg and nearby towns.
French swindler Rochette arrested in Paris
Henri Rochette, once a waiter, is jailed in Paris on charges of large scale fraud. He founded the Franco-Spanish bank and around a dozen mining ventures, directing stock sales to eager French investors. Authorities claim he stole more than 12 million dollars via his companies and societies.
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Atelier Peante
Jonner
Paris
Henri Rochette
Rochette
Hyomei Catarrh Remedy Promises Quick Relief
From the Pine Woods Hyomei treats catarrh by delivering a pine scented air like high mountain air. The balsams reach throat nose and lungs, claim to destroy catarrhal matter and provide rapid relief and cure. Cures described as miraculous in chronic cases, with a one dollar complete outfit sold by T E Hildebrand with refund if unsatisfied.
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T. E. Hildebrand
Christian Endeavor training in expression and service urged
In Seattle the speaker to the Wudexyovers urged training in expression, service, fellowship, and united action. He described the weekly meeting, committees, and unions as training schools for the church, nation, and world, and called on Endeavorers to take courage and press on.
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Seattle
Francis I. Clark
Christian Endeavor
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Indiana Evening Gazett
Indiana Pa
Indiana Publishing Company
Walter H. Jackson
Ganetie
Garponiar
Justice Harlan
Railroads
Fle
We & Holst
Mic
Bruce Loep
Tristate News
Bridgeport
Macth Jr
Tha Dnfant
Joseph Stanbacoli
Altoona
Mareh
George Bo McCiatin
South Altoona
Preamant
G. Mareh
Brink W. Grege
Megdvile
Harrisburg
James W. Blessley
Herve and
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dayton
Marion Miichael
Pennsylvania Railroad
I’a
Samuel Moody
Governor's
Pittsburg
Clarksburg
W. Va
Clarence Sharp
Wyatt
J. W. Jess
Wilkesbarve
Robert Carlier
Fiudson
Pine Ridge
Carter
Newark
Charles Icrepa
American House Works
Youngstown
Connally
Youngstown Consolidated Gas and Bleewire Light Company
Maren Doo
Clerfeld
Moers
Wilken Nault
Dera
Dasden McNnight
Che Ass
Darton
Maren
Plorence Kiser
Beaver
John J. Patterson
Callege Hie
Waltarson
Wilfrath Howard
Judge Holt
Steinway Pianos
Steinway
Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh
Standard Tile and Mantel Co
Franklin Street
Johnstown
DALES
cBko
Bates Street
Kitin
Loughry & Co
The
Wallace Dry Goods Co
J. C. Wallace & Son
Phila
Indiana
P S
T. A. Gilbert
Marshall Building
Tenth St
Amall
Bath
West Philade
Wayne Avenue
North Ninth Street
Railroad Avenue
Frank Overdorf
H. J. Beck
Philadelphia Street
School Street
Locust Street
Emell
South Noth Street
C. M. Lindsay
West Indiana
Parlaian
Girguz
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