Rate War Threatens As Gould-Harriman Cuts Pittsburg Chicago Fare
Pittsburg December 16 The Gould Harriman lines order a fare reduction to $8 to Chicago once ICC approves new rates. Four rival carriers including Wabash Baltimore Ohio New York Central and Pennsylvania meet to discuss a rate war and align on competitive pricing. Claims show traffic shares under current $9 and $11.59 rates across routes.
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Senate approves inquiry into Secret Service powers
The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution directing the Appropriations Committee to investigate the Secret Service and related treasury expenditures. The inquiry will assess the effect of current legislation, identify others paid from the Treasury for enforcement work, and report possible actions regarding the President's message on the Secret Service.
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Bryan says Roosevelt overstepped limit on libel power
In Lincoln on December 16 W. J. Bryan attacks President Roosevelt over a Panama Canal related message to Congress. He argues the plan to prosecute critics through libel actions would threaten free speech and demand lawful remedies through court actions rather than government prosecution. He says criticism of officials should not equate to attacking the government.
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Woman Held in Contempt Over Bonds Claimed by Estate
In Boston on January 16, Clara F. Dennett, resident of the Nottingham Hotel, faced contempt proceedings filed by City Trust Company. The case alleges she is withholding bonds valued at $300,000 belonging to the estate of the late George S. Wellman, who died in 1903. Robert F. Herrick was administrator. a receiver was appointed to hold the bonds amid ownership disputes. Wellman, a wealthy horseman, left property valued at about $435,100. Dennett was his housekeeper.
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Wrights Daring Flight in Record Le Mans Display
Wilbur Wright, American aeronaut, made a remarkable flight at Le Mans. The airplane shot up to 240 feet then dropped about fifty feet before Wright cut the engine. It glided to a smooth landing three-quarters of a mile from the start as English Aero Club members cheered.
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Roosevelt rebukes West Virginia push for Grosscup brother
President Roosevelt told a West Virginia delegation that recommending Judge Peter Grosscup's brother Frederick Pitt Grosscup for internal revenue collector was a waste of time. Senators Scott and Hawkins and Representative Gaines had urged the candidacy, prompting a prompt spin for a new name.
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Death A Clever Rule From Indiana Embezzler Captured
Henry E. Agar former Indiana legislator and embezzler, alleged to have vanished after claiming death in 1907, has been captured in Harlingen Texas. He confessed to officers and plans to return to Indiana without requisition papers. Family had collected insurance payouts totaling 27.40 amid ongoing court battles.
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Sugar ruling reversed in sugar refining case
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling, allowing a Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Co. claim against American Sugar Refining Co. for damages up to 8.3 million dollars. Judge Noyes held interstate commerce and Sherman act issues could be proven, noting direct effects on interstate trade. The decision contrasts with the Knight case and indicates the conspiracy may affect import and export of materials and finished goods.
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Rise Against Castro as Caracas Mob Burns His Effigies
An immense Caracas crowd rose against President Castro, looting offices linked to his regime, destroying his effigies and inscriptions, and terrorizing property with police absent. Acting President Gomez later banned further destruction as troops were deployed.
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Blizzard Rages in Newfoundland Wrecks Vessels
The worst blizzard in years has raged for forty eight hours at St John s Newfoundland causing heavy damage to fishing vessels some blown ashore others feared lost at sea no deaths reported yet while land traffic remains at a standstill.
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Eberbach Brothers Charged In 2 Million Hotel Theft
Adolf and Fritz Eberbach, promoters of a hotel trust with offices in Berlin Hamburg and Bremen, are under arrest for misappropriating 2 000 000. The brothers founded the trust appointed dummy directors and vanished as liquidation left shareholders with only 2 percent. Extradition proceedings for Fritz proceed in Vienna.
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Hammerstein screens new Uptown Opera House plan
Oscar Hammerstein weighs a third permanent opera house in New York with a lyric theatre project planned uptown west of Central Park. The idea, whispered for months, gains momentum as Philadelphia and Manhattan opera successes spur him to rival the New Theatre. Met Opera leadership and the same backers from the Met co‑own the New Theatre, elevating competition in the city’s opera scene.
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Ill fated bear hunt ends with two New York boys
Joseph Padula aged 15 and Daniel Manico 14 were arrested in Hammond Indiana after traveling from New York to hunt bears. Officers found a 38 calibre revolver and a dagger in a valise. The boys planned to shoot bears and skin them while looking to meet Joseph Costello. They will be sent back home.
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Tariff Revision and Sherman Law Debate at Taft Dinner
At the twenty third annual Ohio Society dinner Judge Taft urged tariff revision on protectionist grounds and pressed enforcement of the Sherman anti trust law. He argued for a measured tariff difference between domestic and foreign costs and cautioned against excessive rates inviting monopolies. He also addressed amendments to the act to distinguish lawful combinations from those that restrain trade, urging clear lines for judges and business. The event, a major New York gathering, honored Taft with Governor Hughes present and drew a large, distinguished attendance.
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Royal Blue Tours Abbreviated Holiday Washington Trip Ad
Holiday tour from New York via Baltimore and Ohio and Jersey Central. Three day package includes all expenses for $12. Dates listed include December January February March and April with multiple departures. Ticket agents named Wyman McCarty and A. Broadway advertise the offering.
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