Taft urges federal court of commerce to oversee interstate regulation
President Taft submits recommendations on amending the interstate commerce law and the anti trust act. He calls for a five judge United States court of commerce to handle cases over ICC orders and proposes federal incorporation of industrial corporations under strict oversight to curb monopolies while preserving efficiencies.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Capitol
United States
Supreme Court of the
Supreme Court
Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Justice
Oldest Church in America Torn Down
The oldest church in America, St. Michael Roman Catholic, built by Columbus in San Domingo, was torn down due to insecure vaults. Columbus after returning from the 1493 voyage found the fort destroyed and began Isabella with stone church, king's house and governor's palace, later abandoned after inland gold discovery.
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St.Michael
Columbus
Santo Domingo
Spain
Navidad
Monte Cristi
Isabella
Rial
Ferdinand
Michael
Anti trust Law and Federal Incorporations
There has been a marked tendency in business in this country for 40 years last past toward combinations of capital and plant in manufacture sales and transportation. The moving causes have been several first it has rendered possible great economy second by a union of.
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Congress
Federal Circuit
Supreme Court
University of Pennsylvania Creates German American Research Bureau
The board of trustees authorizes establishing a German American research bureau at the University of Pennsylvania. The move aims to study German American contributions and heritage under university auspices.
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Board of Trustees
The
University of Pennsylvania
Waning Popularity of Silver Dollars Across Regions
The article notes a shift toward more paper money as silver dollars disappear from public use. J R Nutt of Citizens Savings and Trust cites banks preferring fresh bills to worn notes, reflecting a gradual move away from silver coins in the region and predicting a broader trend.
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New Yawk
West
Middle West
Cleveland
Silver Dollar Sight Debuts in Cleveland and New York
A remark from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that a silver dollar will seem odd to observe in both Cleveland and New York, highlighting an unusual currency reference and regional reaction.
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Cleveland
New York
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Library of Congress Adds Rare Chinese Encyclopedia
The Library of Congress added 167 777 volumes this year bringing total holdings to 1 702 635. Among the valuable additions is a set of the great Chinese encyclopedia donated by the Chinese government.
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Library of Congress
National Tuberculosis Funding and Outreach Report Released
A 1909 study by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis details expenditures for treatment in sanatoria and hospitals totaling 5 292 289 77 dollars. Anti tuberculosis associations spent 976 889 56, dispensaries 640 474 64, and municipalities 1 111 967 53. Groups distributed vast literature with 8 400 000 copies and health departments over 1 056 000 more pieces. Dispensaries treated 61 586 patients, sanatoria and hospitals 37 758, and associations aided 16 968.
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National ‘Association For
Anti-Tuberculosis
State Departments of Health
Severe Eczema Cured by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs. Edward Nenning of Watertown New York details a four year battle with a widespread fungal like eczema confined to bed for six weeks. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent she slept well and recovered fully with no ill effects. She endorses the Cuticura line for skin troubles. Apr 11 1909.
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Edward Nenning
Salina St
Watertown
N. Y
Fare Not Fair Dialogue Between Officials
A humorous exchange between a division superintendent and a new conductor questions passenger counts and fairness on a recent trip. The dialogue centers on perceptions of passenger makeup and the responsibility of conductors to observe complexions.
Question of Plagiarism and Originality Debate
A question posed to be considered asks if plagiarism can be permissible under any circumstances. Senator Sorghum replies that it is difficult when forced to choose between being interesting or original.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Senator Sorghum
Perry Davis Rainkiller and home remedies ad snippets
An OCR fragment lists Perry Davis Rainkiller claims to relieve strains and sprains, with 2 ounce and large bottles offered. It also mentions Evy’s signature on boxes, Louisianan syringe quacks, and various product blurbs for Teething Syrup, Bromoquinine tablets, and single binder cigars, all in old advertising tone.
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Perry Davis
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