New Rate Bill Allows Interstate Board to Set Rates
The bill empowers the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate complaints of unjust or discriminatory railroad charges and to determine just and reasonable maximum rates. It sets a 30 day effect period, a two year term, and penalties up to 950,000 per offense plus daily accruals for continuous violations. The Senate amended to allow appeals to the Supreme Court and circuit court oversight.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Senate
United States
Hess
Seach
Transit Tubes Flattened Threatening Rapid Transit
Mayor McClelland announced at a Rapid Transit Commission meeting that sand and water weight have collapsed roofs of the East River tubes linking Manhattan and Brooklyn. Chief engineer Jacobs along with Lindenthal and Smith warned repairs may take two to five years, delaying train service.
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New York
McClelland
Rapid Transit Comraizcion
Rapid Transit
East River
Manhattan
Brooklyn
CO. M. Jiacovs
Pennsylvania
North Rivers
Grey Lindenthal and CO
Smith
World’s International Commerce Review Mentioned
The notice cites an event in Washington on May 10 referencing global trade trends and historic parallels, noting past years 1966 and 1879 as comparative benchmarks. The fragmented text discusses international commerce and policy context without clear specifics.
Inauguration of a looting crackdown by City Police Chief Dinan
Chief Dinan announces a curfew style crackdown with Detective Charles F. Taylor leading a 75 man looter squad to clear debris and restore order. The plan targets looting and sanitary camps are set in Potrero and Golden Gate Park with military discipline in effect.
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Dinan
Serpasmt Charlen F. Taylor
Taylor
Portsmouth Square
Hall of Justice
Taylory
Schmits
Reece
Potrero
Theity
Golden Gate Park
Senate Battles Over Tax Cut on Dematured Alcohol
Intense pressure mounted in Washington as the Senate considered a bill to remove the internal revenue tax from dematured alcohol. The measure, passed by the House, faces a key hurdle in the Finance Committee led by Aldrich who aims to kill it. Supporters say it would aid industry, including Standard Oil interests tied to fuel markets.
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Washington
Intennee Pres
Senate
Honed
Ulad
Committee of Finance
Aldrich
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Congress
Oi Truet
Majority favored sea level canal split in senate panel
The senate committee on inter-oceanic canals remained deadlocked on canal type, five to five with two absentees. A member from Tennessee influenced the tally to count Carmack’s vote for the general type, risking a majority against the lock option. after wrangling, the committee adjourned to Wednesday.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Benator Carmack
Gaetern Men Ready to Invest Report
Gaetern men prepared to invest as several accounts were opened at local firms this week. May 14 report notes growing interest in foamclase and related ventures among investors.
House Aides Seek Salary Cuts for Soon Expiring Land Receivers
Washington May 17 The house committee on appropriations plans to cut salaries of land office receivers whose terms end this year. The public lands committee has refused to report a bill ending the land receiver post, but the appropriation committee can strip salaries for those whose terms expire. Miss Anna M. Lang in The Dalles would lose her post unless the senate restores the appropriation. Other affected receivers include L. B. Andrews Seattle A J Cook Vancouver Edward E Garrett Boles Charles Garby Lewiston William Hodgman Halley Charles Warner Coeur dAlene and A Robethan Blackfoot. If the senate restores the appropriation the cuts may be reversed. otherwise many officers will be dropped June 30.
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Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Land Office
Publie Lands Committees
President
General Land Office
Appropriationa
Anma M. Lang
Dalles
Weet
Senate
L. B. Andrews
Seattle
A. J. Cook
Vancouver
Edward E. Garrett
Boles
Charles
Capital to Rebuild City of San Francisco
Capital plans in New York to form a mortgage corporation to finance rebuilding of San Francisco. Initial capitalization discussed at 100 million dollars with 10 million paid in, aiming to attract Pacific Coast investments. Promoters include B H Harriman Frank A Vanderlip Senator Newlands and H S Bleek who met with Lane and Magee to reassure investors about California mortgage laws and tax implications.
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New York
the Herald
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
le Mow
B.H. Harriman
Southern Pacific
Frank A. Vanderlip
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National City Bank
Newlands
Nevada
H. 8. Bleek
United States Realty and Improvement Company
Franklin K. Lane
Thomas Magee
Relief Committee
Califor’ Pia
Senate Committee Backs Sea Level Canal Plan
Washington, May 17. The senate committee on interoceanic canal voted to recommend constructing a sea level canal. Senator Carmack's return from Tonnasede broke a deadlock at a former meeting. The month saw seven affirmative votes from Platt, Kittredge, Ankeny, Morgan, Carmesk, and Taliaferro. Chairman Millard voted negative.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Pay What They Legally Owe Sen Francions May 17
The article notes that insurers and fire underwriters may settle their reserves and that one company acts for itself asserting the contract as embodied in its renewal. Details are fragmentary but emphasize settling obligations.
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Sen Francions
Inewranes
Southern Pacific Train Service Notes and Routes
The passage describes SP service with elegant vestibuled Pullman sleeping cars and dining care on routes to California and points in New Mexico Arizona Texas and Louisiana aboard fine vestibule trains.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
Train Schedule Update With Erratic Times
Schedule shows trains departing and arriving in Portland and San Francisco with multiple ambiguous times. Instruction directs consulting any Southern Pacific agent for full information and advertising matter.
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Southern Pacific
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