Publicity and Federal Oversight of Corporations Urged
Secretary Straus calls for a national system to regulate major interstate corporations and expand publicity of corporate activity. He cites previous bureau reports, immigration data, and plans to ease port congestion while preserving government supervision aligned with industry facts. The report argues that centralized regulation and transparent practices will deter unfair methods and aid public understanding.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Congress
Department
International Harvester Company
Tts
Babed Potchy
Bureau of Corporations
Jeng
Atlantic
Straus
South
Southwest
West
New Orleans
Galveston
Charleston
Roosevelt Declares No Third Term Bid
In a post election statement Theodore Roosevelt asserts he will not seek or accept another nomination. He emphasizes the oath of office and notes his three and a half years constitute a first term, stating the two term tradition applies to the substance of the office.
Benjamin Axelrod the stowaway defies fate at Ellis Island
New York December reports Benjamin Axelrod a 12 year old stowaway born in Pechunka Podella Russian province arrives at Ellis Island for the seventh time after six deportations. He seeks American life despite officials intent to send him back. He crossed the Atlantic thirteen times recently and remains undeterred by deportation and hardship.
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New York
Benjamin Axelrod
America
Ellis Island
Benjamin
Pechunka
Podella
Little Benjamin
Peace
Lithuania
Prussia
Rotterdam
Jad
Great America
Ellis
Atlantic
Man Recalls Self Defense Shootout In North Dakota
Peter A. Mounts testifies he shot Thorvald Emilson in self defense after a beating and threats during a drunken morning at Mounts' home in Minot. He says Emilson and accomplices attacked him, knocking him unconscious, then returned with weapons prompting Mounts to fire, allegedly shooting Emilson through a window.
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Minot
North Dakota
Emilson
Peter A. Mounts
Thorvald Emilson
Palda
Mounts
Ryder
Mount
McGee
Church Dedicated in Plass North Dakota
The Congregational church in Plass dedicated last Sunday marks the town’s first church. Built at a cost of $2,000, the modern structure hosted Rev. G. W. Longacker who organized the church before the railroad. Supt. G. J. Powell of Fargo preached the dedication, and Rev. E. S. Shaw raised $225 to clear the debt and spoke on missionary work.
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Plass
N. D
Plase
Congregational Church
G. W. Longacker
G. J. Powell
Fargo
Shaw
Church
Young Harvester Sues for 30000 Over Train Injury
In St Paul court Judge Hallam hears Fred N Dickson et al against the Soo road for 30000 dollars. The 18 year old plaintiff rode a freight train at Velva North Dakota in July and fell after clinging to a ladder then jumping off. The Soo road argues the brakeman did not threaten him and the injury was not caused by railroad negligence.
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St. Paul, Minn
Hallam
Fred N. Dickson
Barton
Barrett
Soo Road
St. Luke's Hospital
Thompson
Velva
N. D
Tvo Road
Sears Indicted in Mail Order Fraud Case
Des Moines reports Sears, Roebuck & Co charged with fraudulent use of the mails for misrepresenting catalogue articles. Iowa Retail Merchants' association backs the probe as retailers and mail order houses prepare to clash over pricing and alleged price manipulation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Iowa Retail Merchants’ Association
Tower of Babel slows Greek theft trial in North Dakota
Judge Murray hearings on George Thomas charged with stealing an overcoat and money from Greek residents near the Great Northern yards. About fifteen Greeks spoke in various languages, two interpreters failed to bridge the gap, case postponed until tomorrow with more interpreters to be secured.
Land measures prompt far reaching bills in Congress
Three long bills introduced by Senator Hansbrough seek to expand homestead provisions. The measures include commutation of entries and validation of premature proofs, return of patent rights, leave of absence rules, and second entry provisions, with repeal of conflicting acts.
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Hansbrough
Committee of Public Janda
Semnute
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
General Land Office
Senate
WANTS WARRANT Haviena Faces Investigation After Lashes
Haviena the Sawyer, reportedly beaten by White Capa forces yesterday, appeared in the city today under warrants for major offenders. He bears lash wounds and says the Diame inflicted the persecution on others, with a trial likely as the case is investigated.
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Minot
North Dakota
Haviena
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Ernest Haeckel
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Indict Mail House
Big Chicago
Tower OF Babel
Murray
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