Tally One For The Rate Law On Railroads
The Hepburn law exposes railroad book juggling and wage suppression schemes. After monthly earnings publicity, railroads halt wage cuts and resume paying current wages, while auditors uncover improper charges and operation hides. Railroad workers owe gratitude to Roosevelt for the law’s first fruits.
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United States
Roosevelt
Harriman
Washington
Louisville & Nashville
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt and Hughes Clash Over Gambling Legislation
After the New York legislature adjourned the majority in both houses cheered President Roosevelt and kissed Governor Hughes despite party lines. A Roosevelt district senator opposed the race track gambling bills signaling a possible machine effort to show unity with Roosevelt on his reform stance.
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New York
Roosevelt
Hughes
Senate
House
Woman Prefers Parlor Car to Ride In the Cab
Dorothy Dale recounts a 75 mile Pennsylvania trip from Pittsburg to Altoona in No. 34, where she rode the engine cab briefly. She notes the heat, noise, danger signals, and the engineer’s focus, concluding women still belong in the parlor car despite progress.
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Dorothy Dale
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Altoona
Dan Hayes
President and Senate Clash Over Federal Judge Nominations
Washington May 4 The dispute centers on whether the president or the Senate has the power to appoint federal judges. Roosevelt stands firm on nominations despite Senate anger led by Senator Nelson. G tson Gardner reports from Washington.
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Washington
President
Senate
United States
Deep belief on ideal wife ties to beauty and respectability
A reflection on female ideals where a girl imagines men prize beauty above all else. The piece suggests that as long as a woman remains respectable in public eyes, she is judged by appearance rather than character.
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Nell
Beauty and politics mix in a sharp senate clash
The piece blends social essay on why beauty matters with a U S political row over judicial appointments. President Roosevelt names Milton D Purdy to a Minnesota district bench while Senator Knute Nelson objects to Hale and blocks Purdy through senate procedure. The dispute mirrors past cases of patronage and the tight grip senators hold on district nominations.
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Roosevelt
Nominat
Milton D. Purdy
Nelson
United States Senate
Senate
Lochran
Minnesota
W. E. Hale
Knute Nelson
Purdy
Eirtt
Milton Dbd
Knox
Northern Securities
Paper Trust
Standard Qoi Trust
Tobacco Trust
Wio
Hale
Clapp
Justice
Ohio
Department of Commerce and Labor
W. R. Merriam
Cortelyou
Gardner announces candidacy for joint representative
Harry M. Gardner declares his bid for joint representative of Cass and Fulton Counties subject to the Democratic convention decision. The convention is scheduled to be held in Logansport on Thursday May 7.
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Cass
Fulton
Logansport
Harry M. Gardner
Snell Announces Candidacy for Cass Circuit Clerk
Editor John W. Snell declares he will run for clerk of the Cass circuit court, pending the decision of the Democratic county convention. The statement notes the candidacy is subject to the convention's vote and approval.
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Cass
John W. Snell
Estabrook Declares Candidacy for First District County Commissioner
Daily Reporter notes R. S. Estabrook states he will run for county commissioner in the First district, pending the approval of the Democratic convention. The declaration signals his campaign entry and party backing.
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Daily Reporter
R. S. Estabrook
Hughes Seeks Roosevelt Backing In New York Battle
The piece argues Hughes faces a NY political fight mirroring national battles led by Roosevelt. It notes Roosevelt’s influence in the state and references support from the Republican machine, stressing that Hughes battles corrupt business interests and party machines and deserves Roosevelt’s aid.
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Roosevelt
New York
Burton
Cleveland
United States
Hughes
Three-Piece Suit in Deep Tan Radium Silk
A graceful three piece suit features a deep tan radium silk fabric with an artistic short back coat and deep front points. The skirt embroidery mirrors the coat line, forming a tunic-like silhouette, while the jumper waist is trimmed with the same embroidery and a single large button fastens the coat.
Visitor Remembers Home as Host Tips Mercy
A traveler voices nostalgia while the host shows leniency in an informal moment. The banter hints at shared roots and hospitality.
Wilhelm Marries Grand Duchess Marie in Tsarskoe Selo Ceremony
The wedding of Grand Duchess Marie of Russia to Prince Wilhelm of Sweden took place at Tsarskoe-Selo before an audience of royal and diplomatic dignitaries. Marie, eighteen, inherits a $500,000 jewelry gift and a private fortune. Wilhelm, born 1884, is heir to Swedish royalty and a naval officer educated at Upsala.
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St. Petersburg
Tsarstoe
Wilhelm
Sweden
Marie
Russia
Russian Empire
Tsarsoe-Selo
Paul Alexandrovich
Grand Duchess
Alexandra
Greece
Serge
Gustave
America
Jamestown
New York
Newport
Duke of
Sodermannar
University of
Upsala
Oscar
Bernadotte
Napoleon
Great Britain and
Ireland
DARNED GOOD FISHING
May 4 report from St Paul Minnesota notes an unprecedented fishing season with fish running in shoals across state lakes. Spectators line banks as anglers select beet fish by hand while fishers spear pickerel suckers and red horse. A 26 pound pickerel tops catches and 4,000,000 trout fry are released annually in Minnesota.
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St. Paul
Minn
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J. E. Sutton
Inez M. Sutton
Logport
Ind
Roosevelt and Hughes
Reporter
Hayes
Engineer Hayes
Pesident and
G'tson Gardner
Nnute Nelson
Dessie M.partin
Simdea
ILA
John Li
Foraker
Sater
Pabers
Judiciary Committee
Committee
Ayer
Sers Saparilla
Bride
Duchess Marie Wealthy
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