Senate Lights a Big Railway War Across the Chamber
A heated fight over railroad legislation unfolds in the Senate as Cummins proposes a uniform freight classification and rate plan. Elkins hints a revised bill will differ significantly, with the Interstate Commerce Commission empowered to set maximum and minimum rates and to rule on rate reasonableness.
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Cumming
Interstate. commerce commission
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commission
Tatesi
Interstate Carriers Face New Commission Rules
The commission approves prohibitions on control by any common carrier of parallel competitors. Carriers may not issue capital stock without payment in cash or property. It assigns supervision over stock and bond issues. Specific rules govern bond sale proceeds. After January 1, 1911, carriers in interstate business may not engage in other lines of business.
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commission
Child Kills Mother in Fatal Gun Accident
A four year old fired a gun wounding his mother and fatally injuring another adult. The father was charged with holding the weapon while preparing for a hunting trip. The incident occurred when a companion was nearby and the weapon discharged accidentally. The wounded man is in the Williamsport hospital in critical condition.
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Arthur
Alexander
James Frayzer
Williameport
jase Batt
La Follette Snub Reduces Senator to Come Around Next Watt
Washington report says Senator La Follette, a reform leader, was rebuffed when seeking a White House audience. The radical senator, who prefers the label progressive, was told to "come around next week" by the president’s staff, amid tensions over policy and party lines.
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la Follette
senate
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Courtship Time Record of a Delmarva Wedding
A young woman named Nene married Clarence, a farmer near Milton Delaware, after a brief courtship. The couple wed on a Friday night and plan to reside at a nearby home owned by Vent. The report notes it occurred December 41a and describes the groom as a local farmer.
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Milton
Del
Dee
Clarence
Philadelphia Union League Hosts Civil War Gala
The Grand Army Association of Philadelphia and vicinity hosts a Dec 11 dinner and reception honoring Samuel R. Poet, Minnesota governor and commander-in-chief of the 3rd Army of the Republic, with R. Commander-in-Chief guests and staff. Major Reyburn and other prominent figures attend. The event includes a camp meeting at Meade Post and Odd Fellows lodges.
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Union League
Philaphia
Philadelphia
Samuel” R
Minnesota
Army of the Republic
Grand Army Association
Meade post port
Odd
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Sheriff's Posse Hunts Murderer in Salisbury Killing
A posse led by Sheriff Bterling searches Salisbury for hook Barker accused of stabbing William Tulford to death in his home. Barker is described as armed with a large knife and may resist. A coroner's inquest concluded Barker murdered Tulford in cold blood.
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gihook
Barker
Salisbury
William Tulford
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Borker
Tulford
Chief Red Cloud Dead at Ninety Eight
Reports from Pine Ridge agency confirm the death of All-Red Cloud known as the famous Sioux chieftain Red Cloud aged eighty six. News notes his long service and leadership among the Lakota during many conflicts and years of urging education and peace.
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Washington
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All-Red Cloud
Brennag
Pine” Ridge
Anquith and Suffrage Debate at the Meeting
In a tense gathering, Anquith faces suffragist opposition as two men gain entry to interrupt. The discussion centers on self government, taxation, and constitutional reform, with claims of four years of effort but resistance from peers and the Lords. The scene blends political maneuvering with calls for broader reform.
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Heroj wald
Anailth
Henry
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wibleter
bert hall
potter
ptenidicas
house of lords
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