Jurisdiction Over Foreign and Inland Carriers Questioned
The commission finds no authority to regulate transatlantic steamship lines under the act. It limits its power to inland and domestic rail and water routes, dismissing the complaint against foreign carriers and urging examination of rail-water arrangements only where domestic regulation applies. The decision stresses open ocean rates and separation of inland and ocean carrier liability.
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Conu ‘Cor
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United States
American Seaboard
Congress
Seaboard
Cosmopolitan Shipping Company
Crete
Phar
Former Alderman Farrell Arraigned in Saloon Assault
Ex alderman John J. Farrell faced West Side court on charges of assaulting Frederick Johnston a Republican district captain in the 11th Assembly District. Johnston said Farrell and two companions beat him after a drink invitation was declined. Farrell claimed a political plot against him and denied striking Johnston. Terrell was arrested at 501 West 26th Street.
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Walsh
Eleventh Avenue
Johnston
Terrell
Caught After Chase With Hounds In Tennessee
D D Edwards, confessed killer of fifteen men, was captured after an extended pursuit in Chattanooga Tennessee. Bloodhounds followed the trail until rain spoiled the scent. He initially denied identity but pulled a revolver when confronted, leading to a quieting takedown and later transport to Chattanooga.
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Chattanoora
Tenn
D. D. Edwards
J. W. Davis
Kiter
Durham Mines
Chattanooga
Dog Hanged for Injuring Girl in Penn Wildlife Case
Leiperville, Penn. March 22 Jack a large Newfoundland owned by Hugh McLoughlin was found guilty as a bad dog on Thelma Berger testimony. After conviction the dog was hanged at a tree until dead in a formal judgment.
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Penn
Jack
Hugh McLoughlin
Thelma Berger
Cannon May Control Convention In Illinois
Springfield March 22 The Republican State Convention will meet in Springfield to select four delegates-at-large to the national convention. No other business is slated. United States Marshal Charles P. Hitch and Frank C. Eckhart are under consideration for chairman. Friends of Speaker Joseph G Cannon claim his home district endorsement strengthens his control over the state convention.
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Albany
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Caim
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United States
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Paris
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Tuscola
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Rhode Island Republican Plans For State Convention
Providence March 22 a conference of Rhode Island Republican leaders will map plans for the State Convention to be held Thursday morning. Delegates at large to the national convention are to be elected unpledged with ex Senator Crum and Philip Boucher likely among them. George R. Lawton chairman will convene at Infantry Hall at 10 o clock. After the four at large delegates are chosen the two Congress district groups will elect their district delegates.
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Woonsocket
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Tiverton
Infantry Hall
Whalen Receives Boost From Central Federated Union
The Central Federated Union forwarded a compliment to Secretary of State John S. Whalen suggesting he be considered for higher office. Whalen replied describing his aim to serve the people and noting uncertainty about future honors. The letter was filed as archival material.
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Central Federated Union
John S. Whalen
Bay State Leaders Maintain Nondirection On Presidential Delegates
Boston March 22 The Republican Convention will elect delegates to Chicago without endorsing any candidate. The stance was taken by party leaders at Senator Lodge’s request to avoid stirring factional tensions.
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Boston
Republican Gate
Chicago
Senator Lodge
Indiana Democrats to Convene State Convention
Indianapolis March 22 Indiana Democrats will meet in state convention on Wednesday at 11 a m Nominees for governor include Samuel L Ralston L Ert Slack Carroll K McCullough Thomas R Marshall Thomas H Kuhn C G Conn and William O Keefe The convention will consist of 1 371 delegates.
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Indiana
Iowa Democrats to Convene in Cedar Rapids for Delegates
Iowa Democrats meet in Cedar Rapids on March 29 to choose delegates at large to the Democratic National Convention. Bryan supporters push for the Nebraska platform and delegates instructed for Bryan, with the final outcome uncertain.
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Iowa
Democrats
Willam J. Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Chorus Dilemma Faces Miss Norton at Calvary Choir
Miss Lillian Norton told Rev Dr Charles Goodell of Calvary Church she joined the choir to improve singing but faced anonymous letters suggesting she stay in the chorus. Goodell says trustees not involved, requires Norton to decide if singing in the choir is proper.
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Charles L. Goodell
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Norton
Dr. Goodell
Investigation into anarchist paper in Paterson office
Government inspectors under orders from the Postmaster General examined the Paterson office of La Questione Sociale, an Italian anarchist paper. They reviewed papers and manuscripts with three men present, seeking possible criminal action or deportation.
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Poin9
Louisiana Move to Abolish Horse Racing
New Orleans papers announce a campaign to abolish horse racing in Louisiana. Prominent city figures sign a petition to be sent to the Legislature meeting in May to ban betting at state tracks, with betting seen as tied to the racing issue.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Russia to Seek New Loans for Railways Defence and Relief
M Kokovsoff the Finance Minister told the budget committee of the Douma that new loans are inevitable due to large ongoing costs. He cited the Siberian railway double tracking the Amur line and defence and famine relief needs as requiring 75 million dollars annually for years to come.
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M. Kokovsoff
Douma
Russia
Siberian
Amoor
Nord Alexis says Haiti is tranquil amid warship doubt
President Nord Alexis told reporters at the palace that conditions in the republic are absolutely tranquil and he would not object to warships remaining if needed. He pledged no new prosecutions beyond military punishment for disloyal soldiers and noted the government allowed Firmin and conspirators to leave from Gonaives. Refugees in legations should consider returning home.
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Indignation in Canton over Tatsu case yield to Japan
Canton protests govern ment surrender to Japan over the Tatsu affair with mass indignation meetings attended by over fifty thousand. resolutions call for mourning anniversary and a boycott of Japanese goods. Speakers include a 12 year old. apparel burned and a dealer vows to sacrifice stock. Impeachment of Yuan Shikai urged. Hong Kong reports arrival of the Tatsu steamer and ongoing boycott as police dissolve placard actions.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Board of Foreign Affairs
Hong Kong
Tatsu
Explosion at Halachari Naphtha Works Kills Eleven
A violent explosion at the Halachari workmen quarters in Baku Transcaucasia last night left eleven bodies recovered from the wreckage. The cause remains undetermined.
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Transcaucasia
Halachari
Trial of Gustavo Bozzo in forged letters case
An American named Mosso faces an examining magistrate in Paris over forged letters of credit linked to C B Richard and Co New York. Twelve letters worth 15000 each were cashed by accomplices, with Bozzo a former employee who vanished after a Lambert letter buy. Police name ex convicts in the scheme.
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Mosso
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New York
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Charles Lambert
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Genoa
N Y C Hasn't Exercised Option On Ontario & Western
New Haven reports no negotiations by the New York Central to exercise its option to purchase the Ontario & Western property. The option, set at 945 a share with interest on 291,600 Ontario & Western shares, was granted in return for withdrawal from the Boston & Maine merger dispute and remains until the merger issue is settled.
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Republicans in 29th District attack Hammond for leadership control
District anti-Hammond leaders circulate appeals to Republicans arguing Hammond seeks absolute control of candidacy for Hughes or Taft. Circulators push both white and Black voters to oppose him, denouncing Taft links and defending Hughes on constitutional equality and the Brownsville case.
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Taft
Tat
Owa
Brownsville
United States
South
Mingo Sanders
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Operation on Senator Franchot Successfully Performed
Montreal reports Senator Franchot of Niagara Falls underwent an operation at the Western General Hospital. Dr E M Von Eberts said the procedure removed the pressure on the spinal cord causing a stroke and was entirely successful. The senator is not out of danger and recovery is expected to be slow.
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Niagara Falls
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Franchot
Empl oy es Helped Railroad Save Costs In Omaha
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad turned a deficit into a gain through employee cooperation. General Superintendent Trenholm told 400 workers that January savings reached 160000 dollars, with 53900 saved on coal, after prior wage-cut warnings.
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Tribune
Omaha
Chcago
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omahi Railroad
Trenholm
Dsing
Denver Sends Final $5,000 Toward Democratic Fund
Telegraph dispatch from Denver reports the city forwarded the last instalment of £5,000 toward the Democratic National Committee guarantee fund for the national convention. The article notes this is the earliest a national committee has received the fund, and that the great auditorium will be ready before the convention meets.
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Denver
Moors Release French Crew Near Cape
Las Palmas reports Mareh French fishing vessel Baleine and its crew were released by Moors near Cape without ransom. The French cruiser confirms the handover of the crew and vessel to authorities.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Baleine
Cape
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