Senators Tackle Rate Inquiry On Commerce Policy
Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee prepares for hearings on a bill contesting Roosevelt era policy. Advocates for federal rate fixing argue distance based tariffs breed discrimination among ports and states, while opponents claim constitutional limits and market factors. The Interstate Commerce Commission will file a brief as the debate centers on whether rates reflect distance alone or broader marketing factors.
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Stephen B. Elkins
Washington
Senate Committee
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Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Northwest
Boston
New York
Newport News
Doctors Endorse Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for Coughs
The ad urges consulting a doctor about a cough and asks the physician about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It claims doctors have endorsed the formula for over 60 years for coughs, colds, weak lungs, and asthma.
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Ayer
Dctors
The Grand Hosts Beresford and Kreisler Week at Theatre
On Sunday and Monday nights Harry Beresford appears in Our New Man at the Grand. On Wednesday evening April 5 Kreisler performs. The Ferris company presents the final show The Cherry Pickers Saturday. Sunday afternoon opens with A Poor Relation and the second half of the week features another Ferris production with Dick Ferris and Florence Stone.
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Harry Beresford
the Grand
New Man
Charles T. Vincent
Kreisler
Ferris Company
Dick Ferris
Florence Stone
Moonshiner's Daughter Leads Week at Third Avenue In vaudeville
The Moonshiner's Daughter plays at Third Avenue starting Sunday afternoon, Ole Olson closes Saturday night, and Frosini the accordionist ends Sunday night at the Star. Monday starts a new vaudeville bill. A Thursday meeting at Councilman Cole's Boston block office will discuss subdividing Fourth ward precincts amid political clashes.
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Fta
Third Avenue
Ole Olson
Frosini
The
Star
Fourth Ward
Cole
Boston Block
Contested Ballot Count Grows Amid Tight Race
In Petersburg March 30 reports show Presnell leading as ballots stream in while other candidates gain support. Hustlers and clerks tally votes daily as counts firm up, with next week expected to be the banner period. In a separate note Maxim Gorky, under treason charges in Riga, may travel to Crimea for recovery ahead of a June 7 trial date.
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Beninghausen
Noom
Arthur A. Springer
Abner Wolff
Stephen Johnston
Jace McLain
William H. Sickles
Cooss
H. C. Shelton
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Roland Cotterill
George McFarland
M. L. Holden
Abner Knowles
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John FL Ware
William Turner
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Hammond
Sipnes
Walter Chriat Oeiclin
W. Grirree
Jay Thatcher
Ereupeessang Soo
W. C. Fonda
A.M Webb
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C. Maxwell Vagdesisiittes
Cccae
Petersburg
Maxim Gorky
Riga
Crimean
Church Leaders Reject Rockefeller Gift in Controversy
Three Massachusetts Congregationalist ministers active in the campaign against accepting a $100,000 Rockefeller gift argue Rockefellers business methods have drawn public condemnation. They urge the church to spurn the funds citing moral objections and public sentiment.
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Massachusetts
John D. Rockefeller
Obesity Cure Claim Spurs Free Trial Mail Offer
A sales pitch extols Kellogg’s Obesity Food as a remedy to convert excess fat into muscle. The letter quotes a Michigan woman who claims dramatic weight loss and invites readers to request a free trial package by mail.
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Kellogg's
Mira
Mary Smith
Sheldon Street
Grandida
Mich
Mr. Kellogg
F. J. Kellogg
Kellogg
Battle Creek, Mich
Fear in St Petersburg Over Pastor Antionius Address
Reports from St Petersburg claim the recent pastoral address by M Antionius incites ignorant peasants toward extermination of the educated class. The press calls for measures to counter the impact while actor M Onereshkovell characterizes the speech as an appeal to fanatical passions and a looming conflagration governments and intelligentsia cannot halt.
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ST. Petersburg
M. Antonius
M. Onereshkovell
Ballard News in Brief Local Deaths Fire and City Plans
Karen Hegdahl aged 4 died at her son Thos Hegdahl’s home after living in Ballard for some time. Interment will be at Paulsbo following services at Williams undertaking. Chris Gilbon injured in a 16 foot fall but no serious injury reported. Seattle Cedar Lumber mill to close briefly for repairs and expansion. Ballard businessmen form committee to plan Portland fair catalog fund raising. Seventh avenue to be improved from North State to North street. Kline avenue improvement referred to city engineer. Martin Drake appointed to replace Patrolman Schumacher. An election to legalize outstanding warrants scheduled. Albertson’s store fire causes about 26 loss, insured for 2000. Mrs. M Short notified of her husband’s death. he died of yellow fever after canal work.
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Hegdahl
Thos
Norway
Ballard
Williams Undertaking Establishment
Paulsbo
Bay
Chris Gilbon
Park Place
Mallard Avenue
Hig Bet
Ferry Street
Dra. Emory
Airidenstine
Seattle Cedar Lumber Company
Portland
Kean
Wiley
Seventh Avenue
North State Street
Cout Martin Drake
Patrolman Schumacher
Kline Avenue
Ship Street
Slope Street
Warante
Albertson
Third Avenue
Post Street
M. Short
Vaudeville lamps threaten fire panic at 10 cent theaters
Fire Marshal Kellogg warns vaudeville acts using old lamps could cause explosions and mass panic. owners ordered to stop. Beacon Hill residents protested extending slaughterhouse limits to include the James Henry establishment, already covering Frye packing house. Howard Joslyn to discuss Tacoma power at Pacific Northwest Engineers meeting. Finga Richardson travels to Vancouver, B C. new Title Trust company formed with 400000 capital to insure real estate titles. Chief Delaney on vacation. Green River Hot Springs cited for health. In billiards opening, University club’s Stratton bests W S Dean of Beattie Athletic Club.
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Beacon Bill
Health and Sanitation Committee
Slaughter House
California
Title Trust Company
Delaney
Green River Hot Springs
F. Willard
University
Beattie Athletic Club
Local Sports and City News Update
In a close basketball bout pvr anti neh gee Bo Bon faced a late surge as Dean shined. The next match is set for Friday at the University club.
Washington Briefs on Lindsley Baker D A and Roosevelt Ride
Attorney General Moody delays final action on charges against Eastern Washington district attorney and marshal nominees Lindsley and Baker pending more information. President Roosevelt meets with J D Farrell and Senator Piles. Mrs Roosevelt to fly to Florida aboard the Sylph. Japanese seize the steamer Industry bound for Vladivostok. Tom Hays, Riverside political boss, goes on trial for wrecking the Orange Growers National Bank with two indictments consolidated.
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Washington, D. C
Moody
Joseph B. Lindsley
George H. Baker
Washington
Rameey
Lindsley
Baker
J. D. Farrell
Senator Piles
Roosevelt
Angeles
Cal
Tom” Hays
Riverside
National Bank of Riverside
King Victor Emmanuel Holds Farewell Audience With U.S. Ambassador
In Rome on March 36 King Victor Emmanuel receives American Ambassador Mr. Meyer for a farewell audience. The president told senators and congressmen he plans an extraordinary session to consider rail rate legislation around October 15.
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Rome
Victor Emanuel
Mr. Meyer
Washington, D. C
Congress
Wreck of Northwest Exodus Train Near Rat Portage
The third section of the homeseekers excursion from Toronto to the Northwest derailed in a ditch at Dryden eight and a half miles east of Rat Portage. Officials call it the worst CP accident in memory. doctors from Rat Portage rushed to the scene to aid the injured.
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Man
Homeseekers
Toronto
Northwest
Dryden
Rat Portage
Canadian Pacific
Roosevelt plans May visit for Slocum disaster memorial dedication
New York report says President Roosevelt intends to visit the city on May 86 to participate in the dedication ceremony honoring the victims of the Slocum disaster. Officials refuse to comment. About 500 passengers were aboard the train.
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New York
Roosevelt
Slocum
One Cent Store Promises Big Value at Rhodeos Bros
Advertises a 1 cent store offering ribbons laces embroideries and handkerchiefs at prices far lower than elsewhere. Claims items cost a fraction of their usual price with deals like 10c yard and 10 yards for 1c. Emphasizes quality and customer satisfaction at 1325 Second Ave.
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Sea Yard
Rhodeos Bros
Second Ave
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