President Taft Considers Interstate Commerce Reforms
President Taft outlines proposals on the Sherman act and interstate commerce law. He seeks federal incorporation for cross state firms, tighter railroad controls, and new powers for the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate and regulate routes and stock holdings among railways, with notable rail heads and corporate figures named in discussions.
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Washington
Jan
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Brent ‘Wallway
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White House
James McCrea
Pennsylvania
S. Lovett
Union Pacific’ Railroad
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George .H."’ Bach
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Charles’ 8. Mellen
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Duck Dies After Yeast Explosion At Poultry Show
A prize duck named Riadamanthus exploded after yeast on a porch triggered fragments that pierced the eye. Mr Perkins, returning from church, found the bird severely wounded and a surgeon pronounced the eye lost. Perkins urges keeping game birds and yeast away from each other on premises.
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Towa
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Silas“ Perkles
Perking
Tragic double shooting near Newark and Alabama murder
In Newark a man shot his big sister in law and another relative at 23 Holland Street, with initial police theories suggesting epilepsy injury before doctors arrived. Separately in Mobile, jamien Middleton a wealthy farmer was killed at Lorley and D E Comstock’s home came under fire by unknown parties as a night rider case loomed in federal court.
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Newark
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Rider
Mobile
Alex
Jamien Middleton
Lorley
Ala
D.‘E. Comstock
Middletown
United States
Comstock
Fire destroys tobacco storeroom in Alexandria, Egypt
A blaze on January 3 gutted a tobacco storehouse in Alexandria, Egypt. The loss is estimated near 95 million in value with most of the tobaccos saved and the town assessing about 1.5 million for damage. Police and local authorities begin securing the scene.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Siro
Insures His Life Then Kills Himself in NY
Moses Now thangon, partner in Gold & Co clothing, insured his life for 10000 with New York Life two weeks prior. His body was found on the second floor of the Walker Street building. Coroner and detectives ruled suicide after financial worries and a vigil by the firm’s clothing piles.
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York
Moses
thangon
fll of Gold& Co
Walker street
New. York Life Andrance company
Nathan- Ron
Gold
Veteran pedestrian plans 100 day transcontinental hike
Edward Ray Aston, a veteran pedestrian from Weston, announces a 100 day cross country trek starting February 1 from Los Angeles, aiming to reach New York by May. He plans walking from New York to San Francisco later, depending on spring weather conditions. He hopes to cross the United States within the target 100 days.
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Edward “Ray
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New York
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United States
Local Inspection Report Notes Meat Establishment Standards
A municipal inspection summary details state meat establishments and their compliance. The report highlights the best performer of the year and notes more than 36 000 updates to products and standards across various facilities.
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No Seats and Railroa d Complaint Cites Exorbitant Berth Charges
Fragmentary OCR depicts a legal complaint against a railroad company for forcing passengers into overcrowded conditions and charging high berthing fees. The document references charges of 24 for berths and 6.96, noting the plaintiff’s claim of negligence and mental and physical inconvenience.
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Focoaneleigh
Siomacey
Skater Fools Undertaker Takes Long Trip
In Athol Massachusetts a skater endured a long journey described as a perilous trek. The account details attempts to chart a course through rough terrain near Cheney’s Pond and notes improvised grappling as part of the effort. The scene centers on one grave and the odd, tense sequence around the pond.
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Det
Chartin
Broadekle
Cheney
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