Washington D C Senate hears big railroad contract plan
The report notes a major government rail contract and a statement by Secretary Wilson on undertaking a large project. It also mentions a bill to regulate interstate railroads introduced in the House, with details on committee leadership and that consolidation moves are under discussion in the State Department.
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Washington
Jan
Fate Heck
Bill Parker
Wilson
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Silienis
Oregon
Barrett Saya
State Department
United States
Weather Drama Grim: Cold Wave Spreads Across Regions
The article describes an intense cold snap sweeping east from the Rockies and Medicine Hat toward the Atlantic. It warns of exposure and suffering with many Western cities already feeling the impact. Reports mention 50 plus people injured or hospitalized and widespread cattle losses from Colorado to Nebraska as the cold reaches Illinois and beyond.
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Chicago
Jan
Rockies
Medicine Hat
Atlantic Seaboard
Surat
Iowa
Ales Lake
Boras
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Fresen
T. Louis
Gohan
Pete Baat
Cincinnati
Lawmakers Debate White Slave Bill Amid Land Leasing
The text notes proposed reform on land leasing for coal and asphalt lands and mentions the Interior department setting lease periods. It also covers Representative Mann's controversial White Slave bill, described as drastic, with three Democratic members of the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce led by R. of Als reporting the measure before the holiday recess.
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Interior Department
Mann
House Committee On
Richardson Obama
House
President Promises Message on Sub Rate Regulation and Trusts
President sends a special message to Congress outlining proposed sub rate regulation and a court of commerce to review acts of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The speech follows familiar lines from earlier addresses and hints at international considerations to aid business.
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Washington
Jan
Congress
Court of Commerce
Intercommerce Commission
Patrick Henry's Body to be Moved
Jan 5 report notes a practical determination to move Patrick Henry's body, with officials outlining plans for the transfer and the expected location of reinterment in a designated grave.
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Patrick Henry
Trust Cases Coming Up This Week
This week resumes hearings on cases against corporations in the United States where the Setence trust involves ongoing proceedings. The schedule includes trials and related motions set for January 4 in various venues.
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Waite
Eee
Setence Trust
United
Foreign Trade Figures Highlight Cotton Ports and Exports
An early 20th century trade note cites US ports handling cotton with totals near 81 475 000 000 and suggests current commerce and labor figures may approach 1 476 000 000 in imports and 1 760 000 000 in exports. The text references 1908 and 1907 as high records and implies growth trends across those years.
Taft Nominates Customs Court Members in Aldrich Tariff Creation
President Taft sent to the Senate nominations for the new court of customs created under the Aldrich tariff. Alfred Cox of Utica New York is named as the acting head, with Marion De Vries of San Francisco appointed as the new chairman of the appraisers of customs at New York.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Court of Customs
Aldrich
Alfred ©. Cox
Utica
N. Y
Folas
Marion de Vries
San Francisco
Pyges Ge — Appraisers of Customs
New York
Museum to Open Trophies Wing on Roosevelt Effort
A new national museum project will open to the public by mid February. A section of the large building will feature African mammal exhibits and Roosevelt era trophies.
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Museum
Roosevelt
Washington
Nage Apa
Go Boon
National Museum
Riety
Pete Yw
Changes in Commerce Law Proposal Sparks Interstate Debate
Washington reports discuss a plan by Representative Yi to overhaul interstate commerce law. The proposal aims to regulate railroads more strictly but would not create a dedicated interstate commerce court or hearing body.
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Washington
Yi Has Sa
Tae Chen
Pittsburg Millionaires Die Sudden Wealth Woes
In Pittsburg many aim for quick fortunes as winter deaths mount. Notables named include Frank Seuss of Crucible Steel, James W. Friend of Pressed Steel Car, William Magee Coke magnate, John Caldwell of Westinghouse dies at desk, James Brown ex congressman at hunting club, P Ober oil and gas broker, Lee Pishor Foundry. Dozens more die suddenly. heart disease blamed in most cases.
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Pittsburg
John Caldwell
Great Westinghouse Electrical & Airbrake Works
James W. Brown
Will of George W McNear Filed for Probate in San Francisco
The will of George W McNear the late millionaire mill owner who died in San Francisco last week has been filed for probate. The widow Mrs ganda McNear is named executrix with sole control and no bond. Six children A Bowles John A McNear George Wear Jr Elizabeth McNear receive no direct provision.
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San Francisco
George W. MccNear
Ganda McNear
McNear
A. Bowles
John A. Ane
George Wear, Jr
Elizabeth McNear
Taft Plans Western Trip After Congress Adjourns
The article notes President Taft intends a Westward journey to the far northwest region immediately following Congress adjournment. He also mentions to a New York committee that he cannot decisively commit to San Be, while Congress may be in session for additional days.
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Taft
Washington
Hicks
Congress
New York
San
Fire Destroys Royal Hall During Christmas Tree Tragedy
Fire engulfed a royal residence around a Christmas tree, spreading rapidly and destroying the hall. The royal family escaped unharmed as a precautionary measure, with no injuries among the king or others inside the palace. Emergency crews hastened to the scene by motor car.
Bourne Seeks Relief For Sherman County Settlers
Senator Jonathan Bourne introduced a bill to appropriate 50,000 for Sherman county settlers who lost claims after a court ruling assigned their lands to The Dalles Military Road Company. Bourne anchors claims on the 1904 Prairie area survey and plats.
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Bourne
Washington
Jonathan Bourne
Sherman County
Dalles Military
7 R Road Company
T. B Pee
New York Recognizes Peary
New York honors Peary for his Arctic achievements with a formal recognition. The event celebrates Peary as a prominent explorer and public figure acknowledged by state authorities.
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New York
Peary
Sonatary
New
Waathe
Him
Arcmin
Blind man finds help through quiet charitable effort
David secures work and saves wages to aid a poor invalid while Mantel discreetly acts as almoner. Through tact and gentleness, Mantel persuades the proud, vengeful man to accept the unseen charity, easing the invalid’s burden over weeks of devoted care.
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David
Mantel
Parson Resumes Sermon as Visitor Brings Woodcock Tale
A seaside parson in Lincolnshire, famed for his woodcock lore, is interrupted during a Sunday sermon when a parishioner slips in with a local joke. The preacher signals to close the door and keep the crowd inside while he prepares his surplice, declaring a fair shot for all.
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Lincolnshire
Woodcock
John
Coom
Barber Tests Razors By Honing Preference
A man jokes about a shaving ordeal as the barber explains he is testing razors to see which one requires honing. The exchange flips the focus from pain to gear choice in a witty moment from the Washington Star.
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Joe
David
Maude
Get Wasst
Belisarius
Mantel
Washington Star
Died in poverty comment stirs philosopher’s scorn
The Sporting Times records a sharp remark on poverty as a philosopher scoffs at sympathy. The speaker mocks the idea of dying poor, insisting on the need to survive despite poverty.
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The
Sporting Times
The Cost of Fact and Fashion Reaches Louls Star
A fragment tied to a column in Louls Star notes a social critique of modern trends in vanity surgery and public knowledge. The piece questions familiarity with a woman who has embraced fashion through medical procedures.
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Louls Star
What is a food expert The Man of the House quote
A brief quote from the Philadelphia Ledger defines a food expert as any man who can earn his wage and provide enough for the family table.
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Philadelphia Ledger
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