Rate bill debate split over constitution power and enforceability
The discussion centers on the Hepburn Dolliver plan and the Elkins law to curb railroad rate abuses. Foraker criticizes the rate bill as dangerous and unconstitutional, urging enforcement of existing laws and caution against granting sweeping powers to a new body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Feref
senate
Foraker
Elkins
congress
interstate commerce commission
legislative department
judicial department
executive department
supreme court of the United States
Postmasters Named Washington March 1 Nominations
The president sent nominations for postmasters to the senate including John G. Gaston Somerville New Jersey G B Ronfoey Sayre Pennsylvania C T Hodgman Camden Maine Thomas Burroughs Alexandria R L Gillespie Graham X Clifford Nickels Leesburg and W E L Mustard Pocahontas. Jacob Marzolf 58 shot himself at Harrisburg cemetery near his wife’s grave grieving after her death three years ago and died there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
senate
New Jersey
John G. Gaston
Somerville
Pennsylvania
G. B. Ronfoey
Sayre
Maine
C. T. Hodgman
Camden
Virginia
Thomas Burroughs
Alexandria
R. L. Gillespie
Graham
X. Clifford Nickels
Leesburg
W. EL. Mustard
Pocahontas
Harrisburg
Jacob Marzolf
Sleeplessness and stomach disorders relief tablets
Stomach and liver tablets from Chamberlain promise to stimulate digestion and restore health to aid sleep. Sold by A. L. Pearre's Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. L. Pearre
Tillman Faces Coal Trust Probe in Reading
Senator Tillman of South Carolina, leading the railroad rate bill, writes to Reading residents seeking details on the Temple Iron company’s charter and management. He links the firm to the coal trust and questions President George F. Baer’s career in Reading. He asserts a need to turn on certain policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer
New York
committee of seven
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
George F. Baer
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Tron company
Coal Trust
Reading
Tilman
South Carolina
Temple Iron company
Mills of the gods power cited in pushing labor effort
Titian signals readiness to back congressional inquiry and mill operation to run full time, with corn in hopper ready to grind. In Bokin Pennsylvania mines, Pennsylvania Railroad estates post notices that collieries will operate full time on Saturdays, risking strikes if enforced.
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congress
Titian
Bokin
Pennsylvania Railroad company
Senate approves Dominican treaty party lines split in vote
The Senate foreign relations committee reported the US Dominican Republic treaty in executive session. Republicans backed the favorable report while Democrats opposed it. The pact would have the US collect Dominican customs duties, with 45 percent to the Dominican Republic and 5 percent to cover debts. Aged woman dies in Baltimore fire. Mrs Christiana S Mackenzie sister of ex governor Bowie burned at home, likely from a spark. Camille Bernhardt attracts record audience in Kansas City earning over $10,000.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Dominican republic
sion
Lodge
committee on foreign relations
Baltimore
Christiana S. Mackenzie
Oden Bowie
Maryland
tate
Macknzie
John T. Mackenzie
Bernhardt
Camilleansas City
ECO
Mme. Bernhardt
Camille
Convention Hall
American Gunboat Arrives at Nanchang and Tragedy in Shanghai
The Daily Mail’s Shanghai correspondent reports an American gunboat likely the Quires arriving at Nanchang. It also notes Rev. H C Kingham’s eldest daughter died from injuries inflicted by a Chinese mob that killed her parents.
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Nanchang
London
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Quires
H. C. Kingham
Chamberlains Salve Claims Quick Cure for Itching Ailments
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Salve as relief for Eczoma Tetter Saithbeam Uch Klug Worm Herpes Barbare lich with intense itching. It promises a permanent cure with continued use and claims many previous patients were cured after other treatments failed. Price 25 cents per box, sold by A L Pearces Drug Store. Say you aw it in Tha News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. L. Pearce
Rescue at sea as crew saved from sinking schooner
A Towboat Jack the Twohy and the tug Grant battled heavy seas off the Virginia coast. Two crew members aboard the wrecked schooner were stabbed to safety by tug sailors as they ferried the stranded men to shore. The Grant was doomed to total loss.
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Aeredith
Virginia
Grant
tress
oS all
Jack
Twohy
Norfolk
Two Daughters Poisoned by Salmon in Camden Michigan
Two daughters of George Storer of Camden Michigan were poisoned by eating canned salmon. Rear Admirals Colby M Chester and French E Chadwick have been placed on the retired list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Storer
Camden, Mich
Colby M. Chester
French E. Chadwick
Major Cassius E Gillette Resigns Army to Lead Philadelphia Filtration
Major Cassius E Gillette, long a leading American engineer, resigns from the U S Army to become chief engineer of Philadelphia's bureau of filtration at a salary of 17 000 a year. He had led filtration work since last summer and will oversee completion of a system expected to filter 320 000 000 gallons daily. The move follows a mayoral push and approval from officials, with Secretary Root once aiding the leave of absence.
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John W. Hill
war department
Root
James Gay Gordon
Weaver
William Barclay Parsons
J. Gonald Maclennan
mande
Gillette
bureau
Pennsylvania
congress
Gillettte
Philadelphia
bureau of
department of public works
Washington
Taii
Cassius BE. Gillette
Major Gillette
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STEEL TRUST
Corey Uhr tum
L. Robbins
Pittsburg Coal company
Robbing
Roosevelt
Robbins
National Civic Federation
Ohio
Indiana
MWinors
Indianapolis
F. L. Robbins
Illinois
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Mr. Robbins
John Witchell
United Mine Workers
H.N. Taylor
Hitneis
William Bilis
Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Mir. Robbins
Pittspore Coal company
steel
George Gould
Gould
Union
Jeannette
Westmoreland Coal Company of Pennsylvania
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
Osrona Kid Company
Boston
Tany
biagks oatef tha ratall
B.E. Baker
Corona Kid Company
Waea
hera and
Reis
Corona Oolts Lahey
jook bister
fael hatter
hera
MARKEY’S
Packard” Piano
Frederick
Hiaya
Birely’s
Palace of Music
Corner Market
Church Streets
Frederick, Md
QUYNN FREDERICE
PEARRE
PEARMAOY
NEWBRO
Ihair
brig Grugsists
Herpicide Co
Detroit
J. a. Willardson
GEORGE L. CRAMER
Woldshoro
Walkeraville
city
cits
Pesrl
Feagavilla
LGAN
Central National Bank
E. South St
W. South St
DEVILBISS & URNER, INSURANCE
DOLL & ALBAUGH
ederick
Market Fred Street
ERNEST HELFENSTEIN
Wi. Patrick St
Frederick, Ma
TILLMAN
MOROCCO
saltan
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE
s. e
Hearst
J. G. Phelps Riches
Tse centerones
league
Frankie Neil
San Francisco
America
Harry Tenny
Mechanics Pavilion
Alabama
Hurtsville
Ala
Decatur
Liajor Gillette
Glass
Stenbentitle, O
Flint Glass workers
Canada
Mathues
auditor generals office
Monongahela
Henry Ramsey
Monongahela Casting company
Clementa Dilie
Memorial hospital
Difie
Italjants
Dike
Opera House
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Opera House
Gamage
Niewspape
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