Burleson argues for regular channels over commissions
Texas representative Burleson responds to a request for a joint resolution to appoint a commission investigating cotton exchanges. He says the president should not be asked to recommend legislation and favors pursuing remedial measures through ordinary congressional channels. He notes opposition to bucket shops and supports quicker action via regular processes.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Burleson
Texas
Marvie Jordan
Convss
Bureau of Corporations
Congress
Comere and Labor
Hon
Amoskeag Mills Curtail Workforce And Operations
The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company of Manchester New Hampshire the world’s largest cotton milling firm began a period curtailment with the close of Thursday night changing to a days only schedule reducing operations indefinitely and affecting about 15000 workers.
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Amoske Manufacturing Company
Manster
N.el
Express Robbery Report From Pittsburg Night Stop
A gang robbed an express train named the New York Louis Express near Pittsburg late Friday night. Four sealed bags of currency were taken by the four robbers and secreted by the women passengers. The exact amount stolen remains undisclosed.
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New York
Paper probing under way by special committee
A special committee appointed by Speaker Cannon begins work in Washington to investigate the nation’s newspaper industry. The probe examines alleged restraint of trade and monopoly practices by major publishers, following a request from the American Newspaper Publishers Association.
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Cial
Cannon
American “Spaper Publishers’ Association
United States
Washington
Set
Non
Anker Sentenced for Embezzlement in San Francisco
Palzell Brown former manager of California Safe Deposit and Bank company pleaded guilty in San Francisco on ember xty-five mortgage bonds of the amento Electric company and was sentenced to eighteen months at San Quentin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Palzell Brown
O l California Safe Deposit and Bt Company
N Francisco
Amento Eleetric Company
San Quentin
Cleveland Cuts Fares and Grants Free Rides Day
Three cent streetcar fare debated as Cleveland reforms transit after a war of seven years ends. President Dupont of the newly formed Cleveland Railway Company announces a one day free ride as a symbol of restored order and a plan to permanently cap cash fares at five cents or six tickets for twenty five cents within ten days. The consolidation transfers property to Municipal Traction Company for fifty years.
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Price
Cleveland
Ohio
Dupont
Cleveland Railway Company
City of
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Forest City Railway Company
Low Fare Railway Company
Chamber of Commerce Hall
Municipal Traction Company
Terrible Interurban Crash Kills Nine In Michigan
Two Detroit United Railways trolley cars collided head on near Ypsilanti twenty five miles west of Detroit. Nine men died and about thirty are injured with four in critical condition. Motorman Isa Fay is blamed for overrunning orders and the crash occurred as the limited car mis timed its run.
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Detroit
Jackson
Ypsilanti
Fay
Harris Switch
Mediation Sought in Chester Traction Strike
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Commissioner Neill of Labor accept an invitation to mediate the Chester Pennsylvania traction strike to bring about a settlement.
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Knapp
Neill
Chester
Pat Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Funeral group seeks end to burial at sea appeal
The National Funeral Directors Association through secretary H. M. Kilpatrick of Elmwood Illinois appeals to Speaker Cannon to help pass legislation ending the inhuman practice of burial at sea.
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National Funeral Directors’ Association
H. M. Kilpatrick
Elmwood, Ill
Cannon
Range cattle protection appeal presented to the president
Representative Porter of New York told the president that the American Humane Association seeks to protect western range cattle. The group calls on cattle men who lease government ranges to supply food and water for their stock.
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Porter
New York
American Humane Association
West
Lumber Merger Aims to Control 5 Million Acres in South
Northbound lumber men representing about 100 plants discussed forming a holding company to consolidate roughly five million acres of yellow pine timber and stock of 300 million dollars. Holdings of participating companies would transfer to the merger, with stock exchanges by shareholders. Government anti trust guidance noted. a committee will draft plans and reconvene in about six weeks.
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South
St. Louis
Roswell Citizens Urge Roosevelt Second Term
In Roswell Georgia 174 residents sign a petition urging the national Republican convention to nominate President Roosevelt for a second term and to seek broad Georgia support. Mayor G W Wing and ex mayor R G Broadwell led the effort with wide-city backing and recall Roosevelt’s 1905 visit.
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Roswell
Roosevelt
National Republican Convention
Georgis
R. G. Broadwell
G. W. Wing
Atlanta
Wags
Harper Captured After Three Hour Siege in Georgia
Notorious killer John Harper, who escaped an Atlanta death tower, was seized at his father in law’s Blue Ridge home after a three hour standoff. He faced renewed arrest with $850 in rewards pool and was returned to Atlanta jail.
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Atlanta
John Harper
Fannin County
Georgia
Allion England
Mineral Bluff
Ben Keith
Murray County
Spring Place
William Wimberly
Blue Ridge
Harper
A. C. Griffith
A. W. Woody
United States
W. J. Cook
W. A. Wilson
Gus
Erick Barckley
Joe Stark
T. J. Addington
J. J. Thomas
Polk County
Tennessee
Taft Sets Panama Mission on Roosevelt Backed Tour
Secretary Taft left Washington for Charleston and boarded the cruiser Prairie to Colon on Friday. He will investigate Panama canal construction issues and US relations with Panama and the Colombia Panama boundary dispute at the suggestion of President Roosevelt.
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Isthmus
Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
Charleston
D. C
United States
Prairie
Colon
Panama Canal
Republic of Panama
Panama
Columbia
Roosevelt Reappoints Straus to Permanent Court of Arbitration
President Roosevelt informs Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor that he has been reappointed for another six year term as an American member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague.
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Roosevelt
Court of Arbitration
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Permanent Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Roosevelt Loses Fight Over Four Battleships in Senate
In a sweeping vote the senate defeated a four battleship program as in the house. The Beveridge led amendment failed while a two battleship plan with two colliers passed. The bill totals 123 million dollars and includes submarines and increased naval pay.
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Roosevelt
Senate
House
Piles
Beveridge
Senate Naval Comittee
Indiana
Japan
Aldrich
Smith
Michigan
Allison
Marine Corps
Rector Denied License for Heresy in Minnesota
Robert Hamilton Cotton age 67 of St Paul longtime church teacher must surrender his right to preach after Bishop Edsall denies him a license to preach in Minnesota. He publicly questions the resurrection as fairy tale and argues Virgin birth must be seen in divine life of Christ. He faces charges of heresy.
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Christ
Robert Hamilton Cotton
St. Paul
Minnesota
8. D. Edsall
Episcopal Diocese
Oliver lands contract for Cuban highway project
A Havana dispatch reports the Cuban government awarded a $700,000 highway contract in Pinar del Rio to W. J. Oliver of Knoxville Tennessee. Oliver was the low bidder but faced opposition from Cuban contractors who accused him of plans to import U.S. labor and questioned the sufficiency of his bond.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
W. J. Oliver
Knoxville
Tenn
Oliver
United States
Blanchard Prefers State Aid For Louisiana Distress
Governor Blanchard rejects federal aid offer and says Louisiana should handle its own distress without outside help. He favors state responsibility over federal assistance.
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Blanchard
Louisiana
Record Appropriations Reach Historic High in Sundry Civil Bill
The sundry civil appropriation bill, reported to the house, carries 106,715,369 dollars. Chairman Tawney states department estimates for next fiscal year total 141,284,366 dollars, far above any prior year.
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House
Tawney
Fire Devours New Aveline Hotel in Fort Wayne
A blaze at the New Aveline hotel in Fort Wayne Indiana early Sunday morning killed an unknown number, estimated between fifteen and twenty five. Night Clerk Pipkins raised alarm and helped save many as flames spread rapidly through the dry wood interior trapping guests and forcing some to leap from windows. The total death toll remains uncertain due to burned registers and debris.
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Aveline
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pipkins
Expectation of Higher Freight Rates Under Rail Crisis
A Washington die watch reports likely railway freight rate increases within three to four months unless railway conditions improve. An Interstate Commerce Commission member warned carriers may raise rates or cut employees wages, though both options are discouraged by the commissioner.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eight Hour Bill to be Probed by House Lawyers
Three lawmakers were authorized Saturday to conduct a final review of the eight hour bill before the House labor committee. The measure would mandate that all government work use an eight hour day and bar purchases of materials produced by labor exceeding eight hours.
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House Committee On Labor
House Passes Relief Bill For Cyclone Sufferers
The house on Saturday passed a resolution introduced by Representative Bowers of Mississippi appropriating 250000 for relief of those affected by the cyclone in Mississippi Alabama and Georgia on April 24.
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House
Bowers
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Glass workers to be deported under contract labor law
Secretary Strang of the commerce and labor department orders deportation of fifteen glass workers imported from Belgium in alleged violation of the alien contract labor law. The report suggests unions facing disputes led to these imports to gain labor advantages.
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Strang
Department of Commerce and Labor
Belgium
Third Termers Besiege Teddy for Reappointment
President faces daily letters from supporters urging nomination and re election. He reiterates his firm stance that he will not run and has made clear declarations on the issue.
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Teddy
Montreal Bricklayers Strike Forces Partial Shutdown
A group of about 500 bricklayers in Montreal walked off the job on Friday demanding higher wages, causing partial suspension of building operations and delays across the city. The stoppage highlights labor tensions in Canada’s construction industry.
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Montreal
Canada
TENTS FOR THE HOMELESS AID EXPANDED
Federal aid extends to storm sufferers with tents dispatched from the Gulf department. The Candler building in Atlanta hosts headquarters as 250 tents have been shipped and more are sent on requisition.
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Th Department of the Gulf
Candler
Atlanta
Speer signs order in Georgia-Florida Sawmill case
Attorneys for H. H. Tift and others seek to force railroads of the Southeastern Tariff Association to account for extra charges on lumber shipments to Ohio river points and the West. Judge Emory Speer requires show cause in Macon on May 12 regarding the $500,000 indemnity bond and continued tariff returns. Lumber producers have many claims under the arrangements, now requiring quarterly reports of extra tariff receipts.
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H. H. Tift
Georgia-Florida Sawmill Association
United States
Macon
Southeastern Tariff Association
Onio River
West
Tift
Emory Speer
Speer
First Steps Toward Embassy in Paris and Other Appointments
Senate appropriations committee adds 400 000 for Paris embassy site and building, 3 267 for Tokyo secretary residence, and 10 000 for Joint High Commission duties. Total diplomatic bill rises by 463 642 to reach 3 967 985.
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Uncle Sam
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Paris
Tokio
Japan
Joint High Commission
Canada
Wells-Fargo Reports 63000 Missing From City of Mexico Train
Wells-Fargo Express reports a 63000 Mexican currency loss from a through safe on the City of Mexico train to Torreon. The money was sent to a Chihuahua bank. An agent who knew the safe combination left the car and is being sought.
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Wells-Fargo Company
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Torreon
Mexico
City of Mexico
Chihuahua
Torreca
Letten Given Seven Years for Embezzling in New Orleans
Charles L. Letten once chief clerk in the state tax collector’s New Orleans district was found guilty of embezzling about $100,000 and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. He disappeared last summer after the shortage was discovered and was found on the river front trying to summon courage to drown himself.
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New Orleans
Charles L. Letten
Letten
Fnally
Atlanta Firms Raise Phone Rates to Uniform Levels
The Atlanta Standard Telephone Company issues a letter to subscribers announcing higher rates to make all rates uniform as required by the Georgia railroad commission. Residential phones rise to 3 dollars a month from 2 to 3 dollars, while business phones increase to 4 dollars from 3.
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Atlanta Standard Telephone Company
Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Ways and Means Chair Seeks Recess Sittings for Tariff Revision
Representative Serena Payne of New York as chair of the Ways and Means Committee introduced a resolution in the house Thursday authorizing the committee to sit during congressional recess to gather information for drafting a bill on tariff revision. The move aims to accelerate preparation of proposed tariff reforms and related legislative measures.
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Ways and Means
Serena Payne
New York
Committee On Ways and Means
House
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