Commodities Clause Appeal Hits Supreme Court Precedence
Judges allow government to appeal the Hepburn rate bill case on the constitutionality of the commodities clause. The government and coal industry counsel will seek Supreme Court review to set a nationwide priority. Judge Buffington dissents, arguing the clause is unconstitutional yet acknowledges Congress has power to regulate interstate commerce and carriers.
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St Louis Southwestern Railway's Year Report Reveals Gains
The annual fiscal report shows system earnings of 9,585,006 with a net of 2,106,000 and a surplus of 5,524,456. President Edwin Gould notes improved conditions and calls for fair rate adjustments amid ongoing rate-relief litigation in Arkansas.
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Re-Elect Northern Pacific Board At Annual Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting the Northern Pacific Railway Company re-elected the board of directors. The annual report was read but not released for publication yet. Earnings for the year ending June show gross $7,681.3% and net $25,370,451 with a surplus of $6,258,119. a regular dividend meeting was postponed and extra dividend rumors were dismissed.
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Freight rate advance to hit Arkansas October 15
An Interstate freight rate rise between 20 and 166 percent will take effect in Arkansas on October 15 following a temporary injunction by the railroad industry against the Interstate Commerce Commission in St Paul.
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Pillsbury-Washburn Settlement Reaches Mills Operation
Minneapolis reports the Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Company Limited settles temporary affairs. Mills will run at full capacity and business continues as before the receiver. Judge M. Jay grants receivers permission to borrow money issue receiver's certificates and pay interest on debentures.
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United States Granted Six Month Extension in Powder Trust Suit
In Philadelphia on October 6 the United States Circuit Court approved a six month extension to collect testimony in the suit to dissolve the alleged powder trust. The prior deadline had elapsed.
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Whistler in Venice Memoir by Otto H. Bacher
Otto H. Bacher recounts his Venice 1880s friendship with James McNeill Whistler. The book blends memoir and art analysis with anecdotes on Whistler’s temper, etching methods, and views on Canaletto Tintorettos Veronese Titian and Corot. Includes plates and letters, plus commentary on Whistler stories and influence.
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Amherst Library to Disperse in December and January Sale
The Pall Mall Gazette reports next season's highlight will be the Amherst library sale through Sotheby press, December and January. The collection, about a thousand volumes, includes the Mazarin Bible, early printed books from 1460 to 1466, seventeen Caxtons, and a Shakespeare First Folio. It aims to illustrate Reformation history with Bibles, liturgies, and tracts, plus illuminated manuscripts and royal bindings.
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Federal Mining and Smelting Company Annual Report
The annual report shows net earnings of 1 007 036 for the year ended August 31, with a deficit of 46 547 after development appropriations. Dividends totaled 928 917, surplus after dividends 138 118, and total company surplus stands at 1 790 046. Ore mined reached 599 850 tons and 93 811 tons of concentrates and ore were shipped.
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Granby Company Reports Year End 1908 Earnings and Deficit
The Granby Consolidated Mining Smelting and Power Company reports for the year ended June 30 1908 gross earnings of 3700184 dollars, down from 4521548 the prior year. Charges total 3435760 dollars versus 2673529 in 1907 and net profits 54424 dollars versus 1848 79. Dividends of 675000 dollars leave a year deficit of 820576 dollars, reducing the prior surplus to 2475171.
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Calumet and Hecla Files Equity Bill Over Osceola Stock
Calumet and Hecla Mining Company asks the United States Circuit Court to restrain A. B. Bigelow and H. M. Hyams from interfering with Calumet's right to vote 22 601 Osceola Mining Company shares. An October 1 vote date and hearing set for October 8 follow a Michigan court decision allowing Calumet to hold the stock, acquired last February amid ongoing litigation.
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Failures for Third Quarter of 1908 Report
Dun's Review bulletin notes Insolvencies in the United States during the third quarter of 1908 by occupation and size show more failures than last year in most sectors though some improvements appear as panic recedes. Manufacturing losses rose largely due to one large mill failure. clothing and woollens also shift while other groups show minor changes. Trading failures exceed prior year with a West fish dealer causing over half the total in one case. overall number of defaults rises across groceries meats stores hats gloves and papers.
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