Supreme Court Rules Hepburn Law Constitutional
The Supreme Court upholds the Hepburn Act in a decision affecting interstate commerce and railroad practices. Delaware & Hudson and related lines react, noting cooperations with coal companies and stock ownership influence. stock movements and market uncertainty follow the ruling. Officials say the interpretation narrows penalties and shifts enforcement to the act as construed.
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Philadelpha & Reading
Delaware & Hudson
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rae
W. S. Opdyke, Jr
Delaware’ & Hudson Company
Teading
Pennesylaaia
Erie
Lehigh Valley
Jersey Central
Ontario & Western
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Supreme Court Upholds Commodities Clause as Constitutional
Washington May 6 The Supreme Court declares the Hepburn commodities clause constitutional in a decision reversing the circuit court. It holds the law valid with an exception on stock ownership in related firms and notes applicability only to transportation time. Justice White announces the ruling with Justice Harlan dissenting on the stock feature.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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United States Circuit Court
Supreme Court Inihe Commodities Elnure
Ralironda
Uch Corporation
Claude
DIES IN FATHERS DEFENSE IN BROOKLYN
A 13 year old boy Louis Prober died from a wound received while defending his father during a struggle with a policeman over a revolver. The incident occurred yesterday and the boy passed away early today at a Brooklyn hospital. The ar revolver was reportedly discharged accidentally during the clash.
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Louis Prober
Brooklyn
Boliser
Joseph
Hotal
Branberry City
Roosevelts Score First Lion Kill in East Africa
In Nairobi on May 1 Theodore Roosevelt bagged another lion at Wami near Kapit, bringing his total to three lions and one cheetah for the expedition. Kermit Roosevelt also felled a cheetah, adding to the day’s exciting hunts. The party may reach Nairobi May 15 before moving on to Sots.
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Roosevelt
Canal lock type debate ends with dam safety assurance
In New York the congressional party praised Gatun dam and lock work after a canal inspection. Representative William Darius Jamieson of Iowa dismissed dam fears, stating the structure is safe for all time. Berlin hosts Billings charity horse racing with nine trotters, Lou Dillon among them, to open a new race course. Any winnings go to local charities.
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Seid
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Berlin
Germany
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Ruhenleben
Bride to be Mary Elliot Aus commits suicide before wedding
Westville Illinois May 5 Mary Elliot Aus engaged to John Markis declared dread of wedding before he left. Her body found on railroad tracks after she threw herself in front of a train. Berlin May 4 report notes balloon competition failed due to heavy snow, balloons landing crusted with snow inches deep.
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John Markis
Berlin
Serious charges in Congress against Judge McPherson
Washington May 5 Rep Murphy of Missouri introduced a resolution to investigate Judges John McPherson and Philips for conduct in Missouri rate litigation with railroad firms. The filing cites meetings with railroad attorneys, alleged biased rulings, and claims the judges usurped legislative powers. Governor Bradley urged against the move.
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Washington Dispatch
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Des Moines Council Holds Turbulent Meeting Over Indictment Claim
Des Moines councilman John MacVicar accused fellow member John Hamery of facing a possible Minnesota grand jury indictment for obtaining money by false pretenses. Hamery denied the charge, calling the letters alleged by MacVicar forgeries. The dispute follows recent city hall controversy over a new city hall architect and Hamery’s strong council bid under the Des Moines plan.
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Arrested in row over a tombstone
Washington May 5 Riley Anderson was arrested at Allentown on Saturday charged with removing a monument from the burial lot of Julia A. Vandergrift. A preliminary injunction was sought to stop Anderson and others from removing the husband and his mother's bodies and altering inscriptions.
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Shuberts to Build Twin City Theaters
J J Shubert announced at the Ryan hotel in St Paul that the Shubert Theatrical corporation will acquire or build two new theatres in the twin cities. Jacob Frank of Chicago, attorney for Shubert, Marshall & Fox, and the Shubert architects are present for the plans.
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Shubert
Jacob Frank
Chicago
Shuberta, Marshall & Fox
Shubert Architects
Stork Visit Expected at Beverly Cottage This Summer
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth plan a quiet stay near Presidents summer home in Beverly Massachusetts. The couple will not hold social activities at their cottage owned by Mrs Longworth's mother. A celebrity visit by a stork is anticipated this summer with Mrs Longworth arriving in June.
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Peoria Bridge Collapse Slams Into River After Opening
A newly opened concrete wagon bridge at Peoria Illinois collapsed Saturday morning, sending all arches into the river with no injuries. Bridge officials blamed faulty borings from a New York firm used in plans, while Marsh Bridge Co faced bankruptcy and unpaid costs of about 26000.
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Japanese Squadron Welcomed in San Francisco Harbor
San Francisco extends harbor hospitality to a visiting Japanese training squadron led by Admiral Ijichi. Aso and Soya arrived from San Pedro and were greeted by officials, steamboat processions, and a large crowd marking the anniversary of Dewey. The West Virginia hosted the official exchanges with Admiral Swinburne and Gen. Weston, highlighting strong cordial relations.
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Birth of Princess Juliana of the Netherlands Reported
The Hague May 4 The condition of Queen Wilhelmina after giving birth is satisfactory The infant princess is named Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina The news notes a second fact that Chinese soybeans contain 15 to 16 percent oil suitable for soap making
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Taft Nominates Justices and Officials for Several States
President Taft sent to the Senate nominations including Ernest Wyewls for associate justice of the Arizona supreme court and Alford W. Cooley and Bayelty Meecham for New Mexico associate justices. Cornelius Brings is named first assistant commissioner of patents with Frederick A. Tennant as assistant commissioner of patents. Mooley, a former assistant attorney general and Roosevelt ally, is noted in the context. Cooley moved from New York to New Mexico due to health.
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New Mexico
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United States
Roosevelt
Mr. Cooley
New York
Large western land set for homestead under 320 acre bill
Secretary Ballinger designated about 157 million acres in western states under the 320 acre homestead act. State totals include Oregon 7,004,160 and Nevada 49,012,060 acres. About 40 percent of the area outside Nevada is held by individuals under color of title, with Washington and Oregon likely higher. If all lands were suitable, roughly 492,000 homesteads could enter. irrigation is not feasible for these lands.
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Heart Disease Tops San Francisco Deaths in 1908
State health board statistics show heart disease as the leading cause of death in San Francisco in 1908 with 1 004 deaths. Tuberculosis accounted for 1 45 deaths, while typhoid fever led epidemics with 81 deaths. Los Angeles saw 1 179 tuberculosis and 1 heart disease deaths among 6 011 total, with typhoid fever causing 81 and 8% noted elsewhere.
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Gates Endows Memorial Hospital At Port Arthur
John W. Gates plans to endow the Mary Gates hospital as a memorial to his mother in Port Arthur Texas with a starting fund of 350 000 and annual additions equal to 2 percent of net oil profits 2000 to 5000 yearly. Funds invested in bonds under trusteeship. Construction to begin soon.
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Tex
John W.tes
Mary Gates Hospital
Port Arthur
A& A
Two Handy Bandits Rob Northern Pacific Train
Two masked suspects held up a Northern Pacific train near Heuane Junction Idaho at about 10 89 last night. They cut the mail bag and shot the engineer then forced the crew to throw coal as they robbed the mail car between Trent and Yardley while seeking the locomotive and other cars.
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Holland Celebrates Birth of Royal Heir with Gifts
The May 2 birth of a Dutch royal heir triggers nationwide rejoicing. Citizens from Amsterdam to The Hague send lavish cradle gifts, lace outfits, and a rosewood cradle carved for the queen. Donations include a cradle from Amsterdam with Orange emblems and a The Hague lace covered basinette, plus a silver carriage and a souvenir album naming the coordinating committee.
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Sugar Trust Reaches Final Settlement With Government
Washington May 1 The attorney general and secretary of the treasury approve a settlement between the American Sugar Refining Company and the government of all claims on fraudulent weighing. The total settlement exceeds 2,000,000 with the government receiving about 990,000 dollars.
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