Interstate Commerce Commission Report Calls for Stricter Control
The Interstate Commerce Commission urges stronger enforcement and new measures to curb rail rate changes during investigations, and to curb rebates. It cites over $804,382 in fines in 1909 for criminal violations and discusses ownership and leasing practices that harm shippers. The report previews a forthcoming detailed analysis of 2600 freight firms and provides key 1909 rail statistics including mileage, locomotives, cars, employees, passengers, freight tonnage, and per-mile costs.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Louisville
Henderson
Pmissenger
Madriz Elected to Succeed Zelaya in Nicaragua
Dr. Jone Madriz, former judge and Zelaya ally, was elected president of Nicaragua by a large majority amid stormy but orderly proceedings. Cheering cries proclaimed support for Madriz and opposition to monopolies as deputies affirmed the vote.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Jone Madriz
Centron Ameria
Cinch
Judlicn Ofrtanno
Zeloyn
Niewingua
Son
Ircee
Madrie
Constipution
Cansis Podlusiosa
Madriz
Tr. Staurs O& Objet
Leon
Mhinane
Granada
Zalaya
United Athi
Madris
Senator Jones
Senate
Ballinger
Howard
Galtier Fe
Washington
Northwest railway workers plan sympathy strike
Minneapolis December 21 more than 2000 freight handlers and railway clerks on the northwest railroads will strike in sympathy with the switchmen's union. The action, announced by H B Perham chairman of the railway department of the American Labor Federation, is to extend over the entire territory affected by the switchmen's strike.
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Minneapolis
Northwest
Switchmen’s
H. B. Perham
Railway Department
American Labor Federation
Wets Win In Walla Walla Vote On City Status
In Walla Walla a sweeping 2649 to 1517 vote decided a restricted city favored over prohibition, with Clarke and Whitman precincts carrying for wets. Turnout neared 3235 registrations as dry forces were nearly defeated. disorder was minimal and police reported calm polling day.
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Waila Walla
Walla Walla
Dries
Ktrger
Clarke
Byers Hidinker
Poeltion
Totel
Res
Eaml Lia
Stevens
Runaway Train Wreck Called One of the Luckiest in History
Details of yesterday's freight wreck on the mountain describe seven men aboard six cattle cars and nearly all other cars smashed to kindling. Only one life lost, a cow, as seven men survived or escaped daringly. two saved by leaping from a paint car as it rolled and caught fire. The engineer faced censure for reckless operation. the train departed from Kame in a way that left the crew unaware of the runaway.
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Munaway
Kamein
Evi
Crbek
Lee
Canta Claus Visits Indians and Merchants
Uncle Sam distributing rent money to Indians and merchants as part of semi annual payments. About $7,000 paid yesterday, with $16,000 more expected today. Books stay open for four more days to complete the process. Payments cover rent due October 1 and the April due. Spring drafts are heavier than those in the past.
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Uncle Sam
Ttme
Ax the Arti of Saving
Indiana
Laval
Frisco Bandit Ends Life Under Wheels
San Jose California December 21 Dr Edward H Gleason and Dr T M Bottson of the Gleason Courten drug store San Francisco positively identified the body of former Patrolman Walter R Jarrell as the bandit who terrorized San Francisco during the last weeks He was first known to have robbed Gleason during a store visit Carroll later killed himself by stepping in front of a Southern Pacific train last Friday His public note began in September when his wife shot herself after a domestic quarrel The coroner ruled death by own action and Carroll resigned from the police mounted patrol later disappearing
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San Jose
Cal
Edward H. Gleason
T. M. Bottson
Gleason-Cournen
San Francisco
Walter R. Jarrell
Crie
Gleason
Bettison
Carroll
Southern Pacific
Polie
Corelli Slams Socialism as Election Looms in UK
London Marie Corelli issues a manifesto to electors calling out socialism as a peril to the Empire. She warns Britain balances on a rock of suspense between socialism and a return to peace and honor. She condemns a figure described as a male suffragette seeking to upend natural law to claim mastery.
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London
Marie Corelli
United Kingdom
Coreill
Congress 10 Probe Ballinger Affairs Crisis Resolution Adopted
Reported by Taf and Weekington on December 21 Congress adopts a resolution demanding President Taft turn over all Ballinger Pincher documents to Congress. Senator Jones of Washington plans an immediate Senate investigation, citing charges by former Interior official Louis Ballinger against Secretaries of the Interior.
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Taf
Ballinger Courts
Weekington
Calien
W. A. Ballinmor
Siivater Jones
Waehingten
Senate
Bathmer
Tora
Jone Alen
Righteren Times Fire Disaster at London Pit
A fire at the London area pit causes casualties and injuries. Witnesses report residents trapped inside as responders work at Clapham Wateria and near Ariing Halibestor. Several people are missing or hurt, with authorities probing the incident.
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Tanda
Bet
Halibestor
Clapham Waleria
Salt Lake Wrestler Yokel Wins Two Fakes in Match
In Salt Lake on December 21 Mike Yokel defeated B XJ OConnell of Portland after a 90 minute first fall and a three minute second fall with a reverse arm hold. OConnell showcased clever defense but Yokel prevailed.
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Salt Lake
Vinh
Mike Yokel
B XJ
O'Connell
Portland
Haif Nelson
The
Rocks
Yokel
Copenhagen Panel Rejects Cook Pole Claim
Danish consistory formally rejects Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s claim to have discovered the North Pole. The committee found Cook’s data and observations wholly insufficient, discounting his records as no more convincing than a newspaper account. Lonsdale, Cook’s secretary, appeals for additional data but faces a firm decision against further review.
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Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
University of Copenhagen
Cook
North Pole
Lonsdale
America
Lonsdile
Peary
Time
Brooklyn
Elis Stromgren
Guntav Holm
Hvdroemphic Bureau
Jensen
Asuonomer Pechyle
Ryder
Metiorelogicanl Institute
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Ahipneré
Carryiner Corporations
Supome Court
Mom
Zelaya
Nicaragea
Nebraska
Norfolk
B. Cameron
Echo
Pendleton
CLIEY
Garden City
Sachiwick OF
Man
Walla Walla Dee
Nieshwetern Corporation
Priseritzer
Yonthday
Canta Claus
Frederick &. Cook
Proclares
Drousion
Estrada Aguin Marellos
Binefielde
Nigaragua
Doc
Ramer Telay
Beaiier
Fund
Madrigan
Righteren
PIT
Soyse Peary
Wiuwn
Labrador
Acmtin
Brooklin
Denmark
Herbert Bridgeman
Peary Arctic Club
Klamath Falls
Tory
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