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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

7

Sandow’s London lecture mark in science and therapy

Eugene Sandow, famed for strength, has earned a place in London science circles by presenting his Curative Physical Culture system. He lectures to leading societies, praises muscular activity as life’s basis, and plans an American branch at 225 Fifth Avenue with an American edition of Health from Physical Culture.

Eugene Sandow America London Sandow England London Societies of Science and Medicine London Institute Sandow Institute Lauder Brunton Truth New York City Fifth Avenue Ieeecre

Banking Power Surges Amid Controller Murray Report

The 1908 banking power of the United States reaches 17.6 billion dollars, surpassing 1890s global totals. The report details bank solvencies, failures, and examiner payroll debates, noting 499 National banks placed in receivership since National banking system began.

United Sons

House Cuts Senate Fund in Appropriation Bill

Special to The New York Times Washington Dec 10 The Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill proposes to raise overall appropriations to 484,979 975 2 6 of vs216 20008 from estimates and an advance of 34 over last year The most important cut is a reduction of the Senate expense fund from 15 000 to This reduction may be restored later as offices operate under the bill

New York Times Washington Mane House Eeeppropria Senate Oifeas i

Transcontinental Freight Rates Advanced on Eastbound Traffic

Washington December 10 officials of the Trunk Line Association announced a general advance in trans continental freight rates on all East bound traffic by rail and rail and water starting January 1. West bound class rates will remain unchanged and West bound commodity rates from Atlantic seaboard to Pacific coast terminals rise about 10 percent. East bound first class rates fall from 3 70 to 3 00 per hundred pounds on some routes while Chicago and Central Traffic Association territory from Pacific coast terminals see a drop from 3 40 to 3 00 per hundred. East bound commodity rates from Pacific coast to Atlantic points rise about 18 percent with some items up 60 percent and others 8 percent. The advance has no bearing beyond the trunk lines and follows months of advisement.

Washington Atlantic Seaboard Pacific Coast Chicago Central Traffic Association Trunk Line Association Chi New York Trunk Line

Bucks Injunction Argued In Major Labor Case

In Washington on December 10 the Court of Appeals heard the Bucks Store and Range Company suit against the American Federation of Labor. Alton B. Parker and AFL leaders opposed by Bucks counsel argued the injunction against using the Bucks name on the Federationist boycott list. Judge Parker contended the federation acts were not illegal and beyond the court’s limits as to labor rights.

Washington Alton B. Parker New York American Federation of Labor Bucks St. Louis Court of Appeals District of Columbia Gould District Supreme Court Bucks Company Mpers Mitchell Munson Fed Oo Hud Labor Ncces Bucks ‘Company Rae Ieunianiaen Rm Ifke Federation Delip Ny ~ Agi Ugh Sudge Anon

Submarine Contracts Awarded by Secretary Newberry

Contracts for submarines authorized by Congress were awarded today by Secretary Newberry. Four go to Electric Boat Company for Mare Island Navy Yard. American Laurentt Company will build at William Jamp & Sons. Lake Torpedo Boat Company will be built with Newport News Shipbuilding. Two subs to be built by the Government.

Washington Newberry Electric Boat Company Mare Island Navy Yard American Laurentt Company William Jamp & Sons Establishment Lake Torpedo Boat Company Newport News Shipbuilding Company

Adam God Follower Leader James Sharp Captured in Kansas

James Sharp known as Adam God and his follower were captured in Monticello Johnson County Kansas after a clash that left four dead. Sharp suffered wounds and stated he would finish the work God sent him to do. Louis Pratt and Lulu Pratt died earlier along with policeman Mullane and Dalbow.

Kansas City James Sharp Adam God Monticello Johnson County Kan Louis Pratt General Hospital Michael Mullane St. Joseph’s Hospital Albert O. Dalbow Lulu Pratt Mullane Pratt Sharp

Doctor In Cell For Running Down Boy

A car owned and driven by Dr. Frederick C. De Kraft struck a 15 year old boy at Lenox Avenue and 122nd Street injuring him with a fractured skull. Dr. De Kraft was arrested by Officer Delaney and jailed at West 125th Street Station. Patrick Murphy was also in the auto. Police cannot identify the injured youth.

Frederick C. de Kraft West Seventieth Street Lenox Avenue 122D Street Harlem Delaney Dr. de Kraft West 125Th Street Patrick Murphy

United Service notes officer transfers and duties

Special to The New York Times reports Capt J Land of the Ordnance Department will visit the wage a co and ompany, ensledoro, y. 1 ar Alan for the Ordnance Department and Capt J & Winn, Quartermaster, relieved from duty at Racine Wisconsin, to proceed to o Ill for duty as assistant to the Chief Quartermaster Col C B Byrne Medical Corps will report to Brig Gen W P Hall Adjutant I President of an Army Retiring Board at Washington for examination.

Washington J. Land Ordnance Department Ensledoro Alan J. & Winn Racine Wis O, Ill Medical Corps

Navy Announces Several Retirements and Assignments

Rear Admiral J. E. B. Pillsbury to retirement December 15 and Rear Admiral W. H. Emory to retirement December 17. Commander R. G. Denig relieved as Inspector of Engineering Material for the Penn. district and to resume other duties. Commander J. A. Dougherty assigned to Pacific station. Commander J. H. Sears to serve as naval attaché in Tokio and Pekin. Lieutenant J. C. ment to as Inspector of Ordnance and Firth-Sterling Co. at Giesboro Manor, D. C.

Navy J. EB. Pillsbury W. H. Emory R. G. Denig Penn N Ee Uder J. A. Dougherty Pacific Staon J. H. Sears Tokio Japan Pekin China

Movements of Naval Vessels

Arrivals include Dolphin at Gonaives Des Moines at Port au Prince Eagle at Guantanamo Arethusa and Navajo at Mare Island and Glacier at Auckland. Departures include Sterling and Prairie from New for Hampton Roads Plunger and Nina to Norfolk Nanshan to Guam Cavite for Guam.

Dolphin Gonaives Des Moines Port Au Prince Eagle Guantanamo Navajo Mare Island Glacier Auckland Sterling Prairie New Hampton Roads Plunger Nina Annapolis Norfolk Nanshan Cavite Guam

Joint conservation conference backs cooperation across states

Governors and leaders from business and politics endorsed cooperative action to conserve U S resources. A plan for a national conservation commission, river and harbor improvements, and timber and mineral rights management was discussed. Speakers including Cannon and Nabuco urged balanced funding and wary of costly bond programs.

Washington Roosevelt National Conservation Commission Andrew Carnegie Woodruff Connecticut Ansel South Carolina Broward Florida Deneen Illinois Blanchard Louisiana National Commission United States Reed Smoot Utah Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Rhode Island

Commerce Council Holds First Meeting Led by Straus

Secretary Straus organized the council at the Department of Commerce for the first session. Delegates from major commercial interests gathered in Washington to promote trade and coordinate national business policies.

Washington Department of Commerce

National Council of Commerce holds first annual session

About one hundred delegates representing sixty five chambers of commerce boards of trade and industrial bodies gathered for the first annual session of the National Council of Commerce. Secretary Straus organized the council and outlined its purpose to promote U S foreign commerce and establish permanent headquarters in New York City to coordinate national and global business interests. Gustav H Schwab opened the meeting at the New York Chamber of Commerce.

James W. van Cleave National Association of Manufacturers Congress Joaquim Nabuco Brazil W. C. Edwards Can Anthony Higgins United States Delaware J. A. Ockerson Mississippi River Commission Serne Ederick Skene New York Chicago Fairbanks Cannon Frye Committee On Commerce Burton House National Council of Commerce Ely Straus Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade Gustav H. Schwab New York Chamber of Commerce Chie William McCarro York Board of Trade Ira Schwab B. A. Belek Chicago Frank Korg Cincinnati E . R. Corwine Citary

Council Members Endorse Close Ties With Government

A Chicago council meeting affirmed a strong bond between government and business interests. Secretary Straus praised the partnership as crucial to national progress while the council outlined its executive leadership and future agenda.

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