Taft aims to curb railroad rate hikes with new law
President Taft and White House aides focus on delaying new rail rates until the Interstate Commerce Commission can review them under a proposed law. Railroads argue they face no Sherman law violation and claim their actions are lawful under current policy, with withholdings covering enjoined and upcoming increases.
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White House
Western Trunk Line Committee
Congress
Commerce Commission
Taft
Committee of Shippers
Wickersham
The
Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Trunk
Senate
Salem
Democrats
Times
Brown
New York Central
Belmont
Michigan Central
Paris
Frederick D. Underwood
Erie
Eastern
Mr. Underwood
Railroad Men Satisfied Hope for New Rates
Railroad presidents seen last night expressed themselves as entirely satisfied that the Commerce Commission will grant the new rates they desire. The report reflects optimism among executives about regulatory approval and future pricing arrangements.
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Commerce Commission
Turning Point in Career Paths via Help Wanted Ads
The Help Wanted column in The New York Times advertises select situations vacant, guiding readers to more congenial and remunerative employment opportunities and signaling a potential turning point in their careers.
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Help Wanted
New York Times
Alleged Joker in Bill Divides House Over Rail Rate Legislation
The House splits over accepting the Senate Rail Rate bill as amended by a so called joker in Section 8. Democrats Underwood FitzGerald and Sims fear the provision could restore rebates via lawsuits despite a $250 fine. Insurgents and regulars debate conference while concerns grow over the amendment’s potential loophole for railroads.
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New York Times
Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Underwood
Sims
Shivelya
House
Fitzgerald
Ee Clark
Rate Increases Upheld By Board Of Trade
Chicago June 6 The Board of Trade passed a resolution stating that if necessary to raise revenue for expanding transportation facilities carriers may seek higher freight rates. The action underscores pressure on shipping costs amid evolving freight concerns.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Local bodies import protest against freight rate hikes
Cincinnati chambers join a national protest against proposed freight rate increases. The Rochester Chamber urged reasonable rises tied to wage gains, urging a conference between railroads and business groups to discuss rates and prevent discrimination between communities.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati Industrial Bureau
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Clothiers group urges square deal to aid railroads
In Baltimore on June 6 the National Association of Clothiers passed a resolution decrying cabal late and summary proceedings harming railroads and urging a square deal to renew investor confidence and promote transportation development. A motion to reconsider was deferred after debate.
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Baltimore
National Association of Clothiers
Hill Road Earnings Grow for Great Northern Railway
Great Northern Railway reports after ten months of its fiscal year ending June 30 that operating revenue rose to 21.61 million dollars from 17.76 million the prior year, while ten month expenses increased to 31.09 million dollars from 26.87 million.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Great Northern Railway Company
Man Survives Electrocution After Lamp Shock in Rockaway
John Riggett of Rockaway New Jersey endured a near fatal electric shock last night when a high power current trapped him to a lamp. He burned his fingers and palm but freed himself by pulling the insulated wire and breaking the connection. After fainting he recovered with rest.
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Rockway
N. J
John Riggett
Riggett
Thugs Attack Tailor in Washington Heights
Three men raided a tailor shop at 120 Broadhurst Avenue last night. One grabbed Morris Friedman by the throat while two others rifled his pockets and struck him with a hot iron stand. Friedman identified Gilbert McGloin as the choker at the station.
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Broadhurst Avenue
Morris Friedman
Carroll
Friedman
Gilbert McGloin
Washington Heights Hospital
Dalzell Judge Arrest Highlighted in Narrow Primary Victory
In Pittsburg on June 6, Dr. R. J. Black charged fraud in the Thirtieth Pennsylvania District race. An unofficial tally shows John Dalzell defeating Black by 402 votes with disputes over ballot handling and a jailed primary judge. A Turtle Creek constable reported unguarded polling places and ballots strewn on the floor, triggering a district attorney inquiry.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
R. J. Black
John Dalzell
Cannon
Pennsylvania
Dalzell
Dr. Black
Black
J. Harvey Evans
McKeesport
Evans
John ©. Haymaker
Common Pleas Court
J. H. Campbell
Turtle Creek
Crizen
District Attorney's Office
The
Arrests of Importers on Customs Charge Spark Broad Inquiry
The Department of Justice and U S district attorney orchestrated wide arrests after months of undercover work targeting undervaluation in imports. Rosenbergs linked to Paris headquarters face charges with more indictments hinted. Officials suspect former and current workers may have profited, while Ellis Island smuggling probes seek to curb goods hidden in furniture. Revenue from undeclared items runs about $2,000 monthly as customs tighten controls.
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Department of Justice
United States District Attorney
Rosenbergs
Rosenberg Firm
Paris
Max Rosenberg
Cr. C Wall
Fifth Avenue
Custom House
Loep
Washington
United States
Ellis Island
Italy
Armenia
Syria
Customs changes eyed after New York Appraisers Stores review
Secretary Mac Veagh said special agents will finish their probe of the Appraisers' Stores in New York within two weeks to assess staffing and efficiency. Recommendations may guide reforms at ports nationwide. Treasury experts finished work at New Orleans and Cincinnati and will next review New York, where no discrepancies were found.
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Washington
MacVeagh
New York
Treasury
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Department
Bail Up In Smuggling Case Involving Antwerp Diamonds
Isaac Marcuson real estate dealer of 521 West 182d Street was arrested for allegedly smuggling diamonds worth 12000 obtained from Max Tom of Antwerp Belgium on April 16. Bail set at 3000, later increased to 5000. he denied the charge and claims he mailed the diamonds from England to Peru after receiving them in Antwerp. Special Treasury Agents have not located the diamonds aboard the Lusitania.
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Max Tom
Antwerp
Belgium
Isaac Marcuson
West 182d
United States
Shields
Marcuson
Lee Reichman
Nassau Street
England
Peru
Treasury
Lusitania
Mrs Chesbrough Fined For Smuggling In Hoboken Case
Mrs Matilda Chesbrough of Newton Massachusetts was fined 5000 by U S Judge Bell for smuggling. Her counsel filed notice of appeal and said the case would go to the U S Supreme Court if the Circuits Court upheld the verdict. She said a trunk with a false bottom was bought to use the top as an ironing board. The Chesbrough family owns coastwise steamers of New York. The crime occurred in Hoboken about a year ago.
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New York Times
Trenton
N. J
United States
Bellstab
Matilda M. Chesbrough
Newton
Mass
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuits
Chesbrough
New York
Io Hoboken
Taft Primary Prospects In Iowa Statewide Races
Des Moines reports Iowa voters face a pivotal primary with Democrats and Republicans naming a full State ticket and selecting National House contenders. Progressive Republicans clash with regulars in four districts. Woods faces Mayne in the Tenth. Gubernatorial races pit Carroll stalwart against Garst progressive with large expected margins. Delegates to Aug 3 state convention reflect Taft alignment.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Taft
House of Representatives
Republians
Frank P. Woods
Lewis H. Mayne
Emmetsburg
B. F. Carroll
Warren C. Garst
Carroll
Garst
Cummins
Dolliver
Iowa Taft Club
Browne Bribery Trial Delayed In Chicago
The bribery case of Illinois Legislature Democratic minority leader Lee O Neil Browne regarding the Lorimer senatorial election was postponed as counsel argued a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Kickham Scanlan will decide tomorrow morning. Judge McSurely adjourned as Venicemen awaited trial. The defense contends state courts lack jurisdiction.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neil Browne
Illinois
United States
William Lorimer
Kickham Scanlan
Scanlon
McSurely
Fishing License bill inquiry slow in Illinois river clash
In Springfield the legislative probe into the Fishing License bill and fund misuse moved slowly as three witnesses were questioned by the Grand Jury. Traut of Beardstown was ordered back for continued questioning after admitting he kept the funds used to lobby against the bill. Schneer of Beards town testified about delivering the collected money to Dixon, who passed it to Traut. Virginia attorney Gridley, who represented the fishers, was cleared by State Attorney Burke as his work was professional.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
F. J. Traut
Beardstown
Traut
Burke
F. E. Schneer
John Dixon
Trant
Charles Gridley
Virginia
Rourke Returns From Panama To Assume Boston Street Work
L. H. Rourke, former Panama Canal engineer, arrived on the Panama liner Colon and will become Superintendent of Streets in Boston. He has prior experience in South and Central America, including railroad construction in Venezuela and Argentina, and was briefly Major Sibert’s assistant during canal development. He has spent three years on the Isthmus.
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Colon
L. H. Rourke
Panama Canal
Boston
Rourke
South
Central America
Venezuela
Argentina
Sibert
Isthmus
Dispute Over Policy Rocks Calvary Episcopal Church
Tensions between Rector Rev. Dr. J. Lewis Parks and Calvary Parish vestry surface in New York. Officials say Parks has not resigned though he contemplates stepping down. leadership disputes center on parish administration and the effects of recent consolidation and relocations.
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Betwen
Calvary Episcopal Church
Fourth Avenue
Twenty-first Street
J. Lewis Parks
George Zabriskie
Diocese of
New York
Calvary Parish
Parks
Bronx
Brooklyn
New Jersey
West Indies
James J. Goodwin
Board of Missions of
The
Episcopal Church
Robert Endicott
W. Irving Clark
Spencer Aldrich
William B. Boulton
Blair S. Williams
Williams
Calvary Affairs
Twenty-third Street
Calvary
Dr. Parks
Leighton Parks
Board of Missions
Whole Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania Railroad Promotes Summer Excursion Book
The Pennsylvania Railroad releases its Summer Excursion Book on June 1. It lists about eight hundred North American resorts with hotel guides maps routes and rates from main stations. Agents offer copies for ten cents or twenty-five cents postpaid fromGeo W Boyd Philadelphia.
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United States
Canada
Pennsylvania Railroad
North America
Geo. W. Boyd
Philadelphia
Broadway Store for Lease with Five Floors and Elevators
Five story, well lit building on Broadway offered for lease exclusive of basement. Includes three elevators and two entrances. Desirable for Commission House or Manufacturer. Brokers may respond. principals only. Address owner, box N56 Ther.
Hoffstot Flees In Private Car To Pittsburg
F N Hoffstot president of the Pressed Steel Car Company, in a bid for extradition relief, slipped into Pittsburg in a private car around 3 am and left before the District Attorney’s office learned of the visit. He traveled from New York via Buffalo and Youngstown to McKees Rock, then to Allegheny County for urgent business.
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Pittsburg
F. N. Hoffstot
Pressed Steel
Comepany
New York
Pitsburg
District Attorney's Office
Hoffster
Buffalo
Youngstown
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
McKees Rock
Hoffstat
Allegheny County
Blakeley
Martin Challenges Lewis Over Call for Special Session
In Newark last night, William P. Martin challenged Niran M. Lewis to join him in petitioning Gov. Fort for a special legislative session to probe proposed passenger rate increases. Lewis seeks the Republican nomination for governor. Martin heads the Progressive Republicans.
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New Jersey
Niran M. Lewis
Newark
William P. Martin
Essex County
Gov. Fort
Lewis
Martin
Plans for Brooklyn and Manhattan Salvage Corps Merger
The Fire Insurance Salvage Corps of Brooklyn elected officers to unify Brooklyn and Manhattan under the New York Board of Fire Underwriters. E. E. Pearce becomes president, J. G. Hilliard vice president, Thomas A. Ralston secretary, John H. Kelly treasurer, Captain John J. Cashman superintendent. Directors named include Crisys, Edwards, Hull, En als, Whiten, Hampton, Snow, Post, and Ye ifela.
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Fire Insurance Salvage Corps of
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Corps
Manhattan Corps
New York Board of Fire Underwriters
E. E. Pearce
Manhattan
Thomas A. Ralston
J. G. Hilliard
John H. Kelly
Summer Telephone Directory Out
The Summer edition of the New York City Telephone Directory and Suburban Directory issued today. Men with forty wagons will distribute the books and 1.5 million directories will reach readers while 1,200 old volumes are collected. The editions list 390,000 names and required eighty five car loads of paper weighing 1700 tons. The company estimates 200,000 persons consult the books daily.
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