Hoar Anti Trust Bill Prompts Limited Public Comment
Washington January 2 After two weeks of intense work Senator Hoar of Massachusetts closes debate on the anti trust measure. Critics include John J Jenkins and others while some legislators question constitutionality. The bill text outlines amendments to regulate commerce with annual statements by corporations and penalties for price fixing and restraints on trade. The anticipated speech by Hoar may become a landmark on anti trust law.
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Criticism of Hoar antitrust bill by Rep Jenkins
Washington reports Rep John J Jenkins chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says the Hoar antitrust measure offers nothing new for trusts or people. He argues constitutional limits, state power, and suggests federal control of commerce via amendment. He notes two main features publicity and price discimination and questions enforceability. WHEN THE GOTHAMITE TRAVELS advert for Pennsylvania 20hour flyer to Chicago.
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Orders to the Elevated City Faces New Transit Push
The State Railroad Commissioners ordered the Manhattan Railway Company to relieve crowding on elevated lines. From January 12 the company must keep rush hour trains in service to midnight and add 300 cars by March to seat over 14 000 more passengers, plus construct a third track in key corridors. The board cited overcrowding and rising traffic as justification for the measures and outlined specific track and fleet expansions.
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Coffee Chewing Habit Spreads Beyond Coffee Houses
The piece notes the rise of coffee chewing as a substitute for tobacco chewing and warns of health harms. It mentions photos and upcoming coverage in tomorrow's Tribune.
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Complain of Tariff Treatment by German Goods
The Commercial Treaty Society in Berlin issues a circular criticizing U S customs for harsher treatment of German goods while English and Belgian imports escape similar tariff annoyances. It notes the German tariff targets leading American export articles and suggests Germany’s approach may backfire. The item appears in the Pennsylvania Special 20 hour flyer to Chicago.
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Delhi Pageant Power Cost for British Government
Advertisement for a grand pageant in Delhi India notes the event will cost the British Government two million dollars and promises illustrations of the mosques and palaces. The Tribune will feature more in tomorrow's issue.
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Westinghouse Firm Chosen for Pennsylvanian Tunnel Project
The Pennsylvanian Railroad assigns design and construction of the new underground system and New York terminal to Westinghouse Church Kerr & Co. They will supervise all structural and electrical work from power houses to passenger access and tunnel tubes. The firm, with ties to McKim Mead & White, will coordinate the entire project from planning to signaling and hotel integration, a rare single-firm undertaking.
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Only One Jew Naturalized in Romania
In Bucharest on January 2 a misperception stated the Romanian Senate had approved broad Jewish naturalization. The Senate discussion that day concerned a petition for naturalization of a single Jew, which was granted, while no general naturalization policy was decided.
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Moroccan Rebels Inactive Amid Fez Tensions
Tangier reports a proclaimed stance by the Pretender for Mulai Mohammed the One Eyed while Sultan orders his release and honors. Fez remains quiet though food scarcity grows. rebels lack supplies and may retreat if crisis deepens. Reinforcements from Spain and Portugal pivot near shore. dispatches to Morocco countermanded.
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French Troops Ordered to Zouaves Frontier
Paris reports telegrams from Oran announce that details of French troops have been ordered to the Zouaves Moorish frontier. Twenty hours to Chicago. The New York Central and Lake Shore Limited promises a twenty hour run between New York and Chicago. Ad drift.
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Hawaii Joins U S Islands With Cable Complete
The Submarine cable linking the United States with Pacific islands reached Molokai Channel last night and the first section of the Pacific cable was completed. Honoring the event, a celebration is planned in Honolulu with Governor Dole’s absence noted and a cable march dedicated to President Mackay. The Silvertown ship faced high seas and delays before finally laying the shore end at Sans Souci Park and preparing to finish the connection amid calm New Year weather.
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