Interstate commission to decide rail rate rise questions
Long discussion of the Interstate Commerce Commission’s duty to rule on a freight rate increase of about one per cent affecting railroads and public alike. The piece argues the commission must assess reasonableness, with figures suggesting substantial revenue impacts. It also covers Alaska railroad proposals and broader labor and anti trust issues in Congress, noting potential new legislation and political backing.
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George Clinton
Wyshlogton
Interstate Comducree Commission
Mibalasino
Te Ghig
Pouimut
Loterstuce Conmerce
WU Ades
Sheirauiull
Bevel Rea
Pennyvaula Stallroad Company
Washington
Interstate Commerce
Tates
Pruailent Taft
Department of Dusiler
Cailroad
Suying
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mterstate
Ecommerce Commission
Juun
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Congress
Uncle Sam
Geo Vt
Alaska
Wilson
cAntorior Lane
Pittman
Senate
Territories
House
Chamberlain
Oregon
Wickersham
Terrtory
Pacific Ocean
Alasia
Aloeka
Altes
Baldinga
Aliaka
WIFE, PECK TUTOR Divorced Spouse Seeks Return to Present Wife
Mrs Cornelia Dawbern Perk, former wife of Professor Harry Thurston Peck, presses prayer and care to restore his health and reuniting him with his present wife Elisabeth Dubois Peck. She funds alimony to aid recovery as Peck and his first wife exchange hopeful, tense exchanges amid scattered recollections. The tale unfolds at a seaside bungalow near Grecovich Cove.
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New York
Cornelia Dawbern Perk
Harry Thurston Peck
Cormit Musband
Mmental
Ean
Elisabeth Dubois Peck
Grecovich
Cave
South Beach
Cone
Peck
Hia Bedalde
Ithaca
Professor Peck
Ike
Engine Violates Road Rules at Saloon Incident
In Cleveland an engine numbered 6331 halted at P S Berry's saloon on West Blevenri street en route to work. Big Four railroad rules prohibit on duty personnel from patronizing saloons, leading to the engine 6431 staying in the saloon until yanked free by a second locomotive. The saloon collapsed, injuring John Kilroy who was taken to hospital. his wife and daughter suffered slight injuries.
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Cleveland
Lewis
P. S. Berry
West Blevenri Street
John Kilroy
Norway readies universal woman suffrage bill
Christiania suffragists celebrate a unanimous report from the constitution committee approving a new electoral law giving women the vote on par with men. The measure would add about 200 000 women voters and likely pass, as radicals back the reform. The bill may lower the voting age from twenty five to twenty one.
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Wotran
Norway
Constitution Committee
Storthng
Kaiser’s supreme military power upheld in Berlin ruling
Berlin court system acknowledges the Kaiser's absolute command over army equipment. A patent dispute over saber carrier attachments to cavalry saddles was decided in favor of the Kaiser’s immunity, with the Kammergericht affirming that imperial orders on military equipment are not subject to civil law or court review.
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Berlin
Kamtergerlelt
Te. Kalser
Mim
Kammergericht
Dead Man's Defense Denied in Auto Collision Case
Somerset Pa Homer Friedline was fined fifteen dollars after being arrested for conning an automobile into another car. He claimed a unique defense that he believed he was dead and did not know of the collision.
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Somerset
Homer Friedline
Lost Hand by Hen Peck in South Norwalk
Anthony Harrack, a five year old boy, attempted to take a tiny chicken from its mother in South Norwalk Connecticut. The hen pecked the boy on the hand causing blood poisoning and the hand had to be amputated.
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Hen
South Norwalk
Conn
Anthony Harrack
Ben
Verandah in Summer Furnishings for Outdoor Living
The article advocates turning a wide verandah into a comfortable outdoor room with wicker and wood furniture, washable covers, and mats. It advises weather-ready features, a meals-on-the-veranda routine, mosquito screens, ample cushions, and plant decor to extend living space through warm months. Also includes a simple oyster sauce recipe for haled poultry with a creamlike finish.
Mending Guide from McCall's Magazine
Passe-Partout for mending explains tearing a black dress, cut a narrow strip of passepartout braid, paste on the back of the rent, and press edges together for invisible repair. It highlights no-iron benefits for travelers and careful edge alignment.
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McCall's Magazine
Marshmallow Top Bread Pudding Method
After baking bread pudding, cover with marshmallows and return to the oven until melted and browned to form a mock meringue top. Avoid edges to prevent sticking. this substitutes for hard sauce.
Washing Flannel Shrinkage Cure in Warm Water
The text advises avoiding hot water to prevent flannel shrinkage. It suggests washing in warm water with soap and rinsing in still warmer water to keep the fabric from shrinking and to preserve its softness.
Patent Leather Shoes Maintenance Tip
A short note advises rub patent leather shoes daily with olive oil and polish with a soft cloth to prevent cracking and keep the leather looking new. The tip emphasizes routine care to preserve shine and condition.
Salad Boxes For Back Windows With Herbs
Make indow boxes for the back windows and sow thyme parsley Tadish letuce carrot cucumber aced. Also set out severed dozen culon sels.
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Monaho
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Thomas P. Walsh
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