Settlement Talks Begin Between Government and Harriman Lines
Washington hosts an out of court settlement discussion under Sherman act scrutiny to resolve antitrust issues tied to the Harriman lines merger. The White House conference included Attorney General Wickersham and officials from Union Pacific and related railroads. No decision was reached and further meetings are planned to propose acceptable terms for compliance or confirm government positions.
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Harriman Lines
White House
Taft
Harriman Hines
Robert S. Lovett
Union Pacific
Allied
Wickersham
Frank B. Kellogg
Buster
United States
Railroads
John C. Spooner
Maxwelli Varts
New York
Ile
Southern Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Harriman
United States Cirrcuit Court
Congress
Sfreight
Merce Uct
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Employers
House of Representatives
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Thirteenth Annual Convention Opens for Live Stock Show
Delegates arrive in Denver for the American National Live Stock Association meeting opening Tuesday for a three day session. Trains with live stock, delayed by storms, have reached Denver easing fears that all exhibits would be ready when the Western Live Stock show gates open.
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National Association
Denver
American National Live Stock Association
Woman Tax Leader in New York Personal Assessments
Mrs. Gina Kennedy, widow of John S. Kennedy, tops New York personal tax listings with $6 million in personal property after her husband left $26 million to charity. Andrew Carnegie and Mrs. Russell Sage tie for second at $5 million.
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New York
Carnegie
Mijhohs
Gmina GB. Kennedy
John S. Kennedy
Russell Sage
Statue of Lew Wallace to be unveiled in Washington
The Lew Wallace statue in Statuary Hall of the Capitol will be unveiled Tuesday with distinguished men from many sections of the country in attendance.
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General Lew Wallace
Washington
Capitol
From 24 to Billions New York Real Estate Valuation
The island of Manhattan once bought from Indians for 24 in beads now shows a real estate valuation of 4 430 853 061 according to the tax assessment books.
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New York
Manhattan
Burkett Pushes Patent Bill for Five Year Irrigable Settlers
Senator Burkett introduces a bill granting patents to homesteaders who have resided five years on irrigable land. He argues the government should award patents if water access was not provided within the required period, citing government fault.
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Washington
Burkett
State Board of Agriculture to Meet in Lincoln January 18 19 1910
State Board of Agriculture convenes in Lincoln January 18 19 at 2 PM in the Senate Chamber and 9 30 AM at the state farm Agricultural groups including Aberdeen Angus Swine and Red Polled breeders plus the Rural Life Commission and Purdue expert address the sessions Music and talks mark the program with special horse sessions and a corn carnival at the city auditorium.
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State Board of: Agriculture
Lincoln
Senate Chamber
Capitol
Agricultural Hall
State Farm
Association of Agricultural Students of the University
Nebraska Car Improvers’ Association
Nebraska Improved
Nebraska State
Nebraska State Swine , Breeders’ Association
Lincoln Hotel
University Temple
Twelfth
Streets
G. I. Christy
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
R Streets
Rural Life Commission
Henry Valleze
Des Moines
Iowa
City Auditorium Agricultural Students
Otto Liebers
C. W. Pugsley
Department of Agronomy
University of Nebraska
Jayfette
Nebraska
University Farm
O P Hendershot
Hebron
Robert Ashby
Samuel Avery
O. P. Hendershot
T. A. Gierlns
Nebraska State Swine Breeders’ Association
H A. Moritz
Rockville
George Briggs
Cley Center
George W
Smith
Pawnee City
Prof. W
John O'Connell
Malcolm
Thos, I
Miller
York
Taft Urges Federal Court of Commerce and Federal Incorporation
President Taft asks Congress for a new five judge United States court of commerce to handle interstate cases and urges federal incorporation of national corporations to regulate trusts. He also proposes tighter control of railroad pools and uniform construction rules for safety devices.
A Child's Development Needs Both Parents Input
The piece argues that a child's character requires mother and father guidance. It notes fathers often miss this role, not studying or watching their child's nature and growth. It emphasizes shared parental involvement for shaping a child's possibilities.
Norway Exposition Planned in Bergen Next Summer
Norway will stage an exposition in Bergen to illustrate early historic times. The event aims to showcase national heritage and attract visitors next summer with displays and demonstrations.
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Norway
Bergen
Fanny’s Father Watches as Suitor Tests Proposal Night
In the scene a young suitor asks if he may be with Fanny while her father patrols nearby for two hours. Fanny teases that her father is waiting to see whether the bet is won or lost on the night she might receive a proposal.
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Fanny
Woman and Time Quip Reflects Clock Fashion
A Chicago Record-Herald humorous line notes a woman believes clocks exist to reveal how late she will be. The remark plays on punctuality and daily timing in a wry city column voice.
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Chicago Record-herald
Truth as a Prisoner of War quote by Morley
This passage notes Macaulay pursuing truth with forceful assertiveness rather than reverent caution. It describes truth as a captive under her control, a dramatic image of struggle between inquiry and reverence. The metaphor casts truth as a prisoner rather than an idealized goddess in debate.
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Macaulay
John Morley
Philosopher's Pessimism and a Woman's Conflict
A fragment quotes a philosopher noting pessimism and describes a woman as the most inconsistent blend of obstinacy and self sacrifice the author claims to know. The remark reflects a witty yet critical view of character and motive.
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Richter
Beaver City Youth Ends Life in Barn Hayloft
Edward Brouhard, 21, son of H Brouhard, president of Beaver City Bank, committed suicide with a target rifle in the barn hayloft Tuesday morning. The deaf mute had celebrated his 21st birthday the prior night and had accumulated notable property. He rose at 7 am and was not missed until the family found him after 8. He reportedly brooded over his affliction with no other apparent cause.
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Beaver City
Neb
Edward Brouherd
H. Brouhard
Bank of
Judge Discharges Juror in Stout Murder Trial
Grand Island Nebraska judge frees Ed Mallin a juror cited for contempt after admitting an opinion but stating he would set it aside. The court noted no concealment and discharged him with costs following a severe admonishment.
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Grand Island
Neb
Ed. Mallin
W. E. Thompson
Mullin
Thompson
Stout
Hell
Nebraska press group to hear papers at May meeting
Grand Island Neb. The Nebraska state press association outlines part of its next annual meeting program. Papers include City and Country Newspaper Work by P. J. Barron Scottsbluff Star and How It Works in the Smallest Linotype Town in Nebraska by R. D. Wilson Kimball Observer. E C Potts Holdrege Citizen presents Method in the Print shop and F J Ellick Omaha former Ben Franklin Club secretary asks Does Printing Cost Anything. H G Taylor Central City Nonpareil will lead a round table and recite The Mysterious Suitcase. The gathering moves from February to May.
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Grand Island
Neb
Nebraska State Press Association
P. J. Barron
Scotts Bluffs Star
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska
R. D. Wilson
Kimball Observer
E. C. Potts
Holdrege Citizen
F. J Ellick
Omaha
Ben Franklin Club
Chicago
H G Taylor
Central City
Round Table
May Die From Exposure In Fremont Freezing Night
Fremont Nebraska May Die From Exposure. Veteran populist editor R D Kelly left his West Ninth Street home in a semi conscious state during a biting four below zero morning wandering the neighborhood for about an hour. He found shelter at a neighbor's door and is now in a precarious condition at Fremont Hospital. Mrs Kelly reported his absence to police who searched for him. Kelly has been ill for weeks and authorities fear he may not withstand the exposure.
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Fremont
Neb
R. D. Kelly
Nebraska
Jeoperdy
West Ninth Street
Kelly
Fremont Hospital
Oakland Elevator Burns in Nebraska Fire
The Farmers' Grain and Live Stock Company elevator at Oakland Nebraska burned to the ground Tuesday afternoon. About thirteen thousand bushels of grain were destroyed, with the building valued around eight five thousand dollars and grain losses similar. Insurance coverage is only partial, with spontaneous combustion given as the only assignable cause at this time.
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Oakland
Neb
Merna Farmers Institute Highlights Lincoln Experiment Work
Merna Nebraska held its annual farmers institute on Monday with strong turnout. Kingsley spoke on draft horses and H B Lute led a discussion on forage crop care, reflecting growing interest in Lincoln's experiment station research.
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Merna, Neb
Merna
Lincoln
Kingsley
H. B. Lute
Celebrate Golden Wedding in Fremont Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Warren Steinbach of Fremont observed their golden wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Mrs George Feuerstein in Saunders county. The Steinbachs immigrated from Germany in 1869 and soon settled on a Saunder county homestead before moving to Fremont eighteen years ago.
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Fremont
Neb
Warren Steinbach
George Feuerstein
Saunders County
Sueinbach
America
Germany
Fremonr
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