Knox on trusts and federal power to regulate commerce
Attorney General Knox spoke in Pittsburgh urging trusts be curbed but warned against overreach. He argued for national regulation of interstate commerce to prevent capitalization abuses, secrecy in corporations, and discrimination, while weighing Congress power under the Sherman Act and constitutional limits.
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Pittsburg
Knox
Ife
United States
Congress
Dreiferson
Supreme Court
Nnion
Suear Trust
Supreme Court of the United States
Wall Street Cheer Forecasts Coal Strike Settlement
New York October 15 optimism on the coal strike spurred a cheerful Wall Street mood. Stocks opened higher with gains of 1 to 4 points as coal and transcontinental issues drew large orders. Despite early advances, prices later retreated from highs, with a 12 percent call money rate dampening sentiment before a strong late rally pushed shares to day’s best levels.
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New York
Wall Street
Maday
London
Odell hopeful for quick coal strike resumption
Governor Odell said after meetings with operators and miners that a proposition from the operators and a forthcoming counter from the strikers could lead to a speedy temporary resumption of work. He noted miners favor arbitration and praised the move toward a presidential commission as a basis for settlement.
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New York
Odell
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Steamer Lockwood Foundered Off Ashtabula. Ten Missing
The wooden steamer C. B. Lockwood foundered in a Monday night storm about 15 miles off Ashtabula Ohio. Captain Cassius Saph and crew launched two boats. the captain’s boat was recovered near the harbor yesterday morning. The other boat with First Mate John Frits and nine crew members remains missing as tugs and life savers search the area.
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Ashtabula
C. BB. Lockwool
Cassius Saph
John Frits
Local Preachers Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Philadelphia news reports the National Association of Local Preachers of the Methodist Episcopal church elects officers. President is C. K. Siemen of Ft Wayne. vice presidents include John Meager Pittsburg and N W Walker Wellsville O. directors and conference representatives are listed. Farewell services closed the meeting.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Local Preachers
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. K. Siemen
M. D
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Jutin R. Wright
Washington
George W. Finlan
Merchantville
N. J
N. W. Walker
Wellsville
John Corbett
W. T. Hammond
Wilmington
Del
W. L. Boswell
John Meager
Pittsburg
T. Sherwood
New York
Robert L. Dickey
James North
J. E. Ingram
J. W. Loane
William W. Barnes
J. W. Hackney
J. W. C. Seitz
Baltimore
Siemens
John R. Wright
D. D
Washington, N. Y
Walker
D. C
Eastern Ohio
George B. Jones
Daniel Green
Martyr Father MacKinnon Died In Manila Plague
St Paul reports Reverend William MacKinnon of Manila died at his post after tending cholera patients. The letter to Archbishop Ireland praises Taft and Wright, notes American Catholic support, and calls the governor an idol of the Philippines, reflecting on church confidence amid the outbreak.
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St. Paul, Minn
Father MacKinnon
Archbishop Ireland
Manila
Lto
Taft
Wright
Morgan Aid Sought to End Miner Strike in Wilkesharre
Nathan Straus of New York and J Pierpont Morgan backed a plan to have miners return to work with Morgan promising justice for the miners. A L Kinkead Sylvester Burns and W J Wilmer represented Straus in Wilkesharre while Mitchell declined to advise early return. The final answer was conveyed last night.
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Mitchell
Morgan Wuld
Strauss
Forbidden Topic and the Burden of the Invalid Friend
A passage cites Emerson warning that a rational person shuns distempers and urges peace in the morning. It links illness with social strain, noting that being ill can be painful not only for the sufferer but also for the friend who must endure the burden.
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Emerson
Gros
Plan to Settle Anthracite Strike Reaches Conference
New York October 15 regular weekly meeting of coal operators opened after a conference with a National Association of Manufacturers committee. They presented salient points of a plan to settle the anthracite strike while miners consider Roosevelt arbitration terms. A manufacturer said the plan may be acceptable to Mr. Mitchell if miners reject the president’s arbitration proposal. The Reading’s President Baer declined to comment, as operators and manufacturers discussed potential wage and price implications and the possibility of a general wage increase to 10 percent.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Roosevelt
Washington
Mitchell
Baer
Reading
Manufactur
David N
Ciation
Frank Leake
Philadelphia
Ruchard Young
Leake
Manufacturers’ Association
Parry
Buffalo
Walte
J. PL Morgan
Periier
Raber
Bacon
Morgan
Morpanna
Teocrevell
Mitchel
Arbitration Plan Sparks Miner Strike Split
Wilkes Barre Oct 15 A new arbitration plan by railroad operators faces opposition from miners who say limiting the commission to certain classes of men unfairly narrows the president's appointment power. President Mitchell and officials express caution as Roosevelt and aides discuss possible compromises at the White House conference.
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Wilkeshbarre
Ough
United States
Arbitration Commission
Mitchell
Washington
Fahy
Boston
Roosevelt
Root
Co Ymissioner Wright
Representative Pryre
Wright
White House
Henderson
Ater
Frank P. Sargent
David Day
Geological
Mitchall
Sargent
Wilkenbarre
Wilkesbarra
Diplomatic Promotions Tied to Greece Minister Resignation
Washington announced shifts in the diplomatic corps following the retirement of the minister to Greece. Henry L. Wilson moves from Chile to Greece, John B. Jackson becomes minister to Chile, H Percival Dodge advances to first secretary, R F Reynolds Hitt becomes second secretary, and Peter Augustus Jay takes third secretary at Paris.
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Greece
Washington
State Department
Henry L. Wilson
Chile
Charles 8
Francis
John B. Jackson
Berlin
Mr. Wilson
HH. Percival Dodge
Mr. Jackson
R. F Reynolds Hitt
Paris
Osr
Dodge
Peter Augustus Jay
Raode Island
Hitt
W. & J. Centennial
Alumni and Students Parade at Centennial Games
Washington Pa centennial celebration of Washington and Jefferson college featured upbeat parades by alumni and undergraduates. A highlight was the afternoon football game drawing the largest display of enthusiasm yet seen, with meetings held and students and alumni shouting together in a festive display of school spirit.
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Washington, Pa
Washington and Jefferson College
Washington and Jefferson
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An old ad copy touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a natural remedy for constipation and digestive regulation. It claims rapid stomach and bowel relief without discomfort, using simple language to persuade readers to try the product.
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Mackinnon
Ireland
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