Supreme Court Rules Missouri Rates Reduce Freight Costs
The Supreme Court upheld Interstate Commerce Commission orders reducing through freight rates in Missouri River and Denver rate cases. It reversed Illinois district court findings that the ICC aimed to create rate zones, affirming validity of reduced rates on through shipments from seaboard to Missouri and Chicago to Denver. The decision preserves ICC power and ends challenges by railroads and shippers.
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Washington
May
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
Denver
Mississippi River
Seaboard Territory
Chicago
St Louis
Circuit Court
District of
Ilinois
McKenna
District Court
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Parkersburg
Potomac
West
Circuit Court of the
United States
Northern District of Illinois
Commission
Bowers
Fuller
Supreme Court Upholds War Revenue Tax in Heintz Woodman Case
The Supreme Court ruled the estate of a testator dying within a year of the act repeal was subject to the Spanish American War revenue tax. Justice Lurton announced the Heinz Woodman decision, reversing an evenly divided prior ruling that could not stand. Justice McKenna dissented, with Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Day concurring.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Heinz- Woodman
Lurton
McKenna
Fuller
Day
Governor to Hear Agnew Perkins Anti Racetrack Bills
Albany May 21 Governor Hughes will hold a Friday 2 p m hearing on three Agnew Perkins bills aimed at tightening anti racetrack gambling laws at the request of the Hockey Club. The Focker Club argues the laws are ambiguous and deserve interpretation. The governor plans a brief one hour session then 3 p m hearing on the White Rats agency case. Torrens law amendments also receive a Friday afternoon hearing.
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Hughes
Agnew-Perkins
Focker Cluo
White Rats Theatrical Employment Agency
Torrens Law
Why Is That Lot Vacant Question Echoes Land Title Trouble
A section filled with buildings prompts a question about an unimproved plot. The text suggests title issues such as forgotten heirs or undiscovered claims found during title search. If title had been guaranteed at purchase the burden would rest on the guarantor rather than the owner.
Insurgent folly and rail rate clashes loom in Washington
The Tribune notes twenty five Western railroads filed notices with the Interstate Commerce Commission of a general advance in freight rates set to take effect tomorrow. It argues for lawful traffic agreements under ICC oversight, cites Justice Department probes, and condemns insurgent moves in Congress. It also covers Nicaragua, Alaska rail aid, and Balancer’s stance on federal funding.
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Washington
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Trans-Missouri Traffic Association
Congress
Supreme Court
trans-Missouri
Senate
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la Follette
Department of Justice
Wickersham
St Louis
Hoffstot Case Unchanged as Appeal Persists
Washington May 21 Officials of Pennsylvania and New York failed to move to dismiss Frank N Hoffstot’s appeal from a New York habeas ruling. Hoffstot, Pittsburg bank president, faces bribery charges tied to city councilmen. He will remain free on bail as the Supreme Court reviews the case next October.
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New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Frank N. Hoffstott
Pittsburg
Circuit Court of the United States
Hoffstat
Wiliam A. Blakeley
Frank N. Hoffster
United States District Court of New York
Hoffstot
Holt
New York City
Supreme Court
Hoffstor
United States Supremes Court
Blakeley
Warren
Kept Taxicab on the Go in Coney Island Fare Dispute
A man claiming to be David B. Johnson of Albany, staying at the Grand Union Hotel, rode a taxi to Coney Island and back twice, arguing over fares after a collision incident. The chauffeur, Michael Flanagan of Columbus Avenue, demanded extra money for repairs, was detained for an investigation, and the passenger paid as directed by a lieutenant.
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David B. Johnson
Albany
Grand Union Hotel
Coney Island
Walsh
West 30Th Street
Johnson
Michael Flanagan
Columbus Avenue
New York
Grand Union
Coney
Broadway
Dirt Street
Andrews
Flanagan
Supreme Court Advances Panama Libel Case for October Hearing
The Supreme Court of the United States moved the government Panama libel suit against Press Publishing Company of New York to be heard on the first Tuesday of October.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Panama
The
Press Publishing Company
New York
Curtiss Discusses Aerial Firefighting and NYC Flight Plans
Glenn H. Curtiss met Mayor Gaynor at City Hall with Rhinelander Waldo and Chief Croker. They discussed dropping chemicals on skyscraper fires from planes and Curtiss possible early flight with Croker. Curtiss favored a New York to Washington trip and noted limited fuel on Sunday. Hamilton offered to back a New York to Chicago prize fund.
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Gaynor
Rhinelander Waldo
Chief Croker
Curtiss
Croker
Hotel Astor
United States
New York-Washington
White House
Hudson
Atlantic Ocean
Charles K. Hamilton
New York
Chicago
Hempstead to Host International Aviation Contest
Governors of the Aero Club of America decided to hold the international aviation contest at Hempstead Long Island. The date may move from October 22 to September. The Aero Club committee expects prizes and expenses to exceed 250000 and plans a week long event conducted on a broader scale than any prior meet. A club representative will sail for Europe to recruit famous foreign aviators to appear in the United States.
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Aero Club of America
Hempstead
Long Island
The
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Gromey
Europe
Railroads taxed for street franchise crossings ruling
Albany May 81 Supreme Court Justice Chester ruled that special franchises of railroads for street crossings and running through streets are taxable. The decision affects all railroads in the state and more than a thousand cases. Earlier ref eree Benjamin S Dean had held the law applied to streetcar service only. Chester reversed. Likely appeal.
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Albany
Supreme Court
Chester
Benjamin S. Dean
Jamestown
Railroad Bill Progress Amid Amendments Before Senate Vote
Washington May 31 The railroad bill faced delays as six amendments were offered before adjournment, prolonging debate. Notable figures including Owen Beveridge La Follette and Cummins argued on popular election valuation and rate justness while Stone contested mergers and sought adjournment until tomorrow.
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Heyburn
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Borah
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Burton
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Elkins
Mr. Stone
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Bacon
Pailey
Fletcher
Frazier
Paynter
Smith
Maryland
Taylor
Bourne
Bristow
Clapp
Crawford
Dixon
Dolliver
Jones
Iowa
Kohler Trial Begins Over Intoxication Charges
In Cleveland on May 81 the Civil Service Commission heard the start of the Frederick Kohler trial, the suspended chief accused of intoxication, misconduct in office, and gross immorality. Witnesses alleged Kohler appeared intoxicated on election night in Board of Elections rooms and on the street. Kohler denies the twenty three charges as Acting Chief Schmunk restricts police spying and subpoenas.
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Frederick Kohler
Civil Service Commission
Kohler
Board of Elections
Baehr
Schmunk
Police Department
Missing Groton School Student Sought by Police
Boston May 31 The search for William R Bullard son of Dr John T Bullard New Bedford continues after he left Groton School May 2 to return home fearing exams He traveled through Northboro Ayer Norton and Fall River selling an opal pin with little cash as authorities trace leads District Attorney James M Swift Fall River assists in the case.
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Massachusetts
William R. Bullard
John T. Bullard
New Bedford
Groton School
Groton
Northboro
Ayer
Norton
Fall River
New York
James M. Swift
Bullard
Favor Direct Primaries Adopted by Maryland Republicans
The Maryland Republican state committee endorsed direct voter primaries for all elections. They rescinded a prior April 27 action concerning Congressional primaries after Attorney General Straus stated the new law does apply to congressional races. Thomas Parran had been nominated for Congress in the 8th District last week.
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Tribune
Baltimore
Republican Party of
Maryland
State Committee
Straus
Thomas Parran
Congress
Bth
Bribe Inquiry Broadens With New Subpoenas Issued
Springfield hearings widen the corruption probe as two Representatives and a state officer are subpoenaed. McCullom testifies on Lorimer politics while Foster and Cohen face questions on a Fish Department bill. Staymates linked to Lorimer support. Governor Deneen rejects special legislative session.
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Ill
Sangamon County Grand Jury
H. D. McCullum
Louisville
A. M. Foster
Rushville
Fish and Game Committee
Nathan H. Cohen
B. F. Staymates
Clinton
Staymates
Lawrence B. Stringer
United States
Senator Lorimer
Foster
Cohen
State Fish Department
William Lorimer
Lorimer
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McCullom
Receivership Void Over Hocking Valley Case
Judge John E. Sater in Columbus voids the Hocking Valley Railway receivership and related orders. The federal court will hear the merits. a stay by the Circuit Court halted actions. Attorneys for Hocking plan motions to dissolve the restraining order on $1,000,000 preferred stock. further proceedings await.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hocking Valley Railway
John E. Sater
United States Court
Hocking
Sater
Orders of Common Pleas
Kinkead
Hocking Valley
Circuit Court
Dudes Inkead
Katara Cc.morrow
Charles Va Rogers
Supreme Court delays corporation tax cases to October reargument
The Supreme Court restored fifteen corporation tax cases from March to the October docket for full-bench rearguments. No date set. Tax remains payable by July 1 with potential refunds if declared unconstitutional. Treasury proceeds with collection despite the delay.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Fuller
Brewer
Harlan
Justice White
Hughes
New York
Moody
MacVeagh
Treasury
Supreme Court
International Nickel Melon News Item
International Nickel Company develops a melon related project. Details are sparse in the readable text but indicate corporate activity around a fruit product or branding. No dates, locations, or executives are provided in the fragment.
Stockholders to receive 25 percent cash dividend on surplus
A 25 percent cash dividend is declared from accumulated surplus of 2,367,361 for both common and preferred stockholders. Rights to subscribe pro rata at par to 15 percent of holdings extend to 2,670,000 of 3,173,000 common stock in treasury of 12,000,000 authorized. Common stock trades at 1 bid 1 asked. rights expire July 1.
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Preferred
Gould Back to School After Homesickness Lifts
Edwin Gould Jr. returns to Pomfret school from a Connecticut wandering episode. His father, hoping for renewed study focus, explains the boy was homesick but feels better after reuniting. Gould left Friday but now plans to resume academics and aim for college entrance exams.
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Hartford
Conn
Edwin Gould, Jr
Connecticut
New Britain
Pomfret School
Gould
Fire Frightens Score of Girls in Manhattan Cleaners
Twenty five girls employed in a cleaning house on Manhattan street faced panic when a fire erupted early last evening. Workers fled in different directions as sparks from friction near an engine can caused an explosion heard for blocks. Philip Wong and other men on site helped prevent injuries before fire companies and East 126th street reserves contained the blaze with about nine hundred dollars damage.
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Manhattan Street
Philip Wong
East 126Th Street
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