Rail Rate Wars and the Long Haul Principle Debate
A Pittsburgh writer argues that rate wars stem from weak roundabout lines and that strict enforcement of the long and short haul clause would curb them. Pools enable blackmail, harming stockholders and the public, while enforcing measures would stabilize rates, reduce evasion, and allow shippers to recover overcharges from intermediates under the Interstate Commerce Law. Tom Hea.
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United States
Chauncey Dew
Slowebeyer
Inter- Commerce
Ahstem Valieyome
Southern Pacific
Atchison
San Francisco
Oregon Short Line
Northern Pacific
Portland
Pittsburg
New Congressmen Sworn In For Brief Terms
Wassixoox February 1 The new Congressmen will be seated before the current session ends. One replaces Governor Hovey of Indiana and the other succeeds the late Representative Barnes. The pay for a six week term totals about 1,172 dollars for Posey and roughly 1,170 dollars for his Missouri counterpart, plus mileage and stationary allowances.
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Hovey
Indiana
Barnes
Posey
CIA
Westinghouse Builds Nation's Largest Electric Generator
The Westinghouse Electric Company is manufacturing a new generator for electric light plants, intended as the largest in America. It will power 5,000 lamps, replacing two 3,000-light generators and saving space. The project grows from the rise of electric light stations and company promotion.
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Westinghouse Electric Company
America
Westinghouse Company
Beaver on the Fence Captain Dravo Sees Prohibition Wins
Governor Beaver visited the city yesterday and said he signed the bill to submit prohibition to the people, though he believed it would win. Captain Dravo also arrived, sharing the belief that prohibition would prevail and opposing the amended bill placing Allegheny in the second class until public reaction is heard.
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Center Avenue
Reed Street
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Pittsburg
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Aikeh Avenue
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B and O Quietly Cuts Dressed Beef Rates East
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has been lowering dressed beef rates from Chicago to eastern points. Other trunk lines have been notified, but a rate war is not expected. B and O is likely to continue cuts, with trunk lines possibly approving the evasion of the agreement and similar class changes for the Grand Trunk.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Grand Trunk
Notable railroad men pass through Seattle on inspection
President McDonald of the Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern railroad Chief Engineer Mohr and associates visited the city yesterday before continuing east. They had traveled through the Southwest inspecting rail lines and reported on the system's progress.
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McDonald
Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Road
Mohr
Washington Territory
Southwest
The Buried River Opening Chapter Preview
A fragment notes Joaquin Miller's The Buried River 2257.28 begins in tomorrow's system with a prompt to read the opening chapter. The snippet suggests an upcoming release or feature and invites reader engagement.
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Joaquin Miller
Merchants Building and Loan Association Stock Sale
The Merchants Building and Loan Association rapidly sells stock. Officers include James A. McAteer president and S B Charters vice president. Subscriptions available at multiple Pittsburgh addresses including Daub 710 Smithfield and Charters Third and Grant.
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S. B. Charters
Henry Daub
James N. McMillen
R. A. Stevenson
Smithfield St
Third
Grant Sts
E. H. Debold
Penn Ave
J. C. O'Donnell
Houston Bros
Butler St
J. A. Harbaugh
Homewood Ave
J. H. Friday
Wylie and
Fulton Sts
J. A. McAteer
Webster Ave
Stevenson Bros
Robert St
M. J. McDonnell
West Carson St
W. A. Willett
Eighteenth St
W. H. Shaffer
Sarah St
John Wolf, Jr
W. B. Benton
Knox Ave
J. E. Race
Southern Ave
Last Day Sale Of 3 Style Furs At Great Prices
Today is the final day of a successful sale offering imported kerseys chinchillas elysians and fur beavers priced 25 to 35 dollars. Coats are silk or satin lined and none worth less than 25 dollars. The store expects to sell out by 10 tonight at 8 dollars for the lot. Located at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House run by P.C. CC.
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Removal of a Gun Store on Smithfield Street
J H Johnston will move from 1706 Smithfield street in Bissel Brock around April. Clearance sale daily at 621 Smithfield street with immense bargains. Valentines opened today offering fine novelties, ads and books. Jos Escuraca & Co 48 Fifth Avenue. INVALIDs urged to visit 1102 Carson st for free cure. Read The American out today sold at R D Davis and 423 Smithfield st.
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August Wiel
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Eo Weber
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South Side
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P. Buregwin & Co
Co Bick
H. P. Burewin Peete Mundorf Co
Ceceae Jane
Crown Coes
Larkins Alley
Crown
Morse Sul-School
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J. Davis
Rothaler
Tobias Geschwender
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Burchfield
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Sarah Street
M. Yard
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Jane E. Davis
Carey Alley
Crown Es A
William Moku
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Conway
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Alley
West Side
Robert Moore
Bakewell, Phillis &O
H, Stande
Fred Bieger
Thomas Hager
James Pendley
Fred Manl
Corgwin & Co
Barta South Sa Trom
Jane O. Phillips
John O. Phillips
Fox Alley
Breach of Promise Trial in Pittsburg Court
The breach of promise case of Mary Schubkagle against Joseph Derstein opened before Judge Magee with testimony from Mary Gang, daughter of the plaintiff, detailing kisses and plans to marry her mother. Derstein testified he cared for the plaintiff after his wife’s death and denied marriage plans, while witnesses described affectionate conduct. The jury deliberated after closing arguments. verdict expected next morning.
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Joseph Derstein
Magee
Mary Gang
Mr. Derstein
Susan Showalter
Federal Grand Jury Drawn for March Term at Scranton
United States Marshal Miller selected the March term grand jury to convene in Scranton. The panel includes Charles Lulr Elk County brewer Arrin Allen Warren Gabriel Ball Bedford County Simon Ureum Bedford County J. Penn Oil City banker Daniel A Fulmer farmer Nulton sania M Kenner Pittsburg Walter Wilkestarre J Rose Bedford County Patrick Lyne clerk Wilkestarre J Leslie New Castle alderman Charles Jutte Pittsburg Andrew Ray Indiana Hubert M Allen New Castle Daniel Boden Swansetown superintendent W Kellar Scranton Charles Relsfar Pittsburg Robert pe oll pecker Tidjonte Johnson Scranton Carroll B Duff Pittsburg John T Harris chief of police Johnstown H M Wise Harmony Thomas B Clark Pittsburg.
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Miller
United States Court
Scranton
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Elk County
Arrin
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Warren
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Bedford County
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J. Penn
J. Rose
Patrick Lyne
Wilkestarre
J. Lesiie
New Castle
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Pittsby
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Trial Lists for Commonwealth v Grier and co defendants
Trial lists for Criminal Court show Commonwealth versus Charles H. Grier Daniel Grier Peter Ketterly and Andrew Harcam. Proceedings concern a criminal case with multiple defendants and scheduled appearances. The document outlines docket entries and arraignment dates for the named individuals.
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Andrew Harcam
Lines From Legal Quartera In Pittsburg Courtroom
Reports from the Criminal Court show Patrick Morrow acquitted of selling liquor without license. Various civil actions include F A De Haan vs Rosalie De Haan for divorce, and James Old winning $500 against Mansfield Co for royalty. A Walter patent suit and damages claim involve John H Johnson vs Dr J Flower. Margaret Dallmeyer sues Felix Hawkins and Mesara Honté & Clapp for $200 on a broken plate glass case. A McNish executors suit against Joseph Steen et al yields $3,376.88 on a mortgage case. Colonel Allens, U S District Attorney, notes a condemned strip near Dam No. 8 in the Monongahela. Bayless-Arson false arrest suit before Judge Ewing. Murray Wage suit against City of Pittsburgh for 50 cents a day back pay. petition for James C Brown pardon circulates in Criminal Court.
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H. J. McNish
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James Brown
C. B. Willer
John H. Mullin
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Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
Dam No.8
Monongahela River
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H. M. Cookson
Ewing
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Cookson
Iowa Station
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City of
Pittsburg
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Smith
Drape & Co. Mark First Anniversary With Gift
Mr James W Drape of Drape Co 129 Fourth Avenue presented Major James Geover with a solid silver water pitcher to mark the firms first anniversary in business in a ceremony attended by friends in the office. Also named is Dr Charles L Scott at 624 Penn Avenue noted for painless tooth removal.
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Penn Avenue
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