Walker Calls Supreme Court Ruling a Nationwide Commercial Panic
Aldace Walker chairman of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad notes the Supreme Court decision extending the Sherman Act to railroads shocks business, fears widespread enforcement, and predicts rapid adoption of similar state laws. He argues railroads are vital to prosperity and warns of drastic impacts if the decision stands. The piece outlines the legal history of anti trust regulation and the scope of restraint of trade in interstate commerce.
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New York
Aldace F. Walker
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Walt
Supreme Court
Transmisseuri
Interstate Commerce
Thes
Western Trade Association
Transmisseurs Freleht Axac— Clation
Joint Traffic Association
Atchison System
Walker
Walles
Congress
House
Bland
Senate
England
America
Can
Lees
Railroads Face Turbulent Policy Clash Amid Rates Debate
The passage discusses how railroads and labor unions resist wage pressures and how a Missouri segmentation decision spurred a rush of rate cuts. It notes fear of chaos if markets are left to drift, and questions what actions railroads can take now that the Interstate Commerce Commission may be unable to handle abrupt changes.
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EpYailand
Isaky Santeres
Transmissouri
Railrouite Dot
Interstate Commerce Commision
TENDS TO SOCIALISM Perry Belmont Discusses the Hocent Traffic Pool Opinion
New York April 4 The supreme court ruling on 1890 law covering common carriers could reshape policy if upheld by Congress Belmont says the decision favors state socialism and radical Populism but hopes Congress can draw lines between lawful and unlawful restraints of trade He argues government control should be minimal and industry liberalization balanced against individual and political freedom
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Perry Belmont
New York
United States Supreme Court
Belmont
Congress
Hamild
Herturt Spencer
Comminston
United States
TWO LIVES SAVED IN HOTEL FIRE
A Maple Leap Hotel blaze saved two lives while Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City was told by doctors there was no hope. Dr King’s New Discovery cured another patient, Ar. Egeeri of 127 Florida Street, San Francisco, after a dreadful cough nearing consumption. Free samples at Jones’ drug store. Stage bill killed in April. Green’s bill on child performances passes by vote. Comanche National Bank closes due to withdrawals. no statement issued. Homesteaders excursions via Santa Route set for April.
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Phoebe Thomas
Junction
Egeeri
Florida Street
San Francisco
Kinga
Jones
Kansas Avenue
M Kinley Dinner Hosts Former Congress Associates
President McKinley held a White House dinner for seven covers with current and former Ways and Means members and other notable associates. Guests included Vice President Hobart, Speaker Reed, Attorney General McKenna, senators Burrows Gear Mills, and numerous representatives from across the House.
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Congress
Washington
McKinley
White House
Ways and Menos Commi
House
Congressional
Hobart
Reed
McKenna
Burrows, Gear
Mills
Dingley
Payne
Dalzell
Hopkins
Gronvenor
Russell
Conn
Dolliver
Steely
Jahamm
N. D
Tawney
Hailey
McMildin Wheeler
Ale
McLaurin
Robertson
Swanaee
Cannon
Henferson
William A. Russell
Massachusetts
Deer Attack in Ohio Barn Ends in Buck Kill
In Jackson County Ohio on April 3 Thomas W Evans reports a doe in his barn then a large buck charged in and fought him. Evans fled to the house before returning with a gun. He shot the deer through an opening. the panic scared livestock as the buck was slain. Venison sold in Jackson.
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Geant
Jackson
Vote for Progress in City Auditorium Tax Debate
Local Commercial club ward committees push a proposition to voters amid claims of tax hikes. Attorney Hird cites the coal hole fund must go to the sinking fund if unused, with auditorium construction touted as city labor relief. Rock Island car services advertise routes and rates as upcoming travel, while a Kansas Ave millinery opening promotes Spring styles.
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Penmittes
Enemies of Progress
Hird
Kansas Ave
Rock Island
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Permanent Relief
One in four suffers from rectal disease and experiences itching and moisture. The Pyramid Pile Cure is advertised as a permanent cure for itching and all forms of piles, including blind or protruding types, with instant relief and safe ingredients, sold at 50 cents per package.
Lyman Abbott Denounces Attacks on New Journalism
New York April 2 Dr Lyman Abbott spoke to College of the City of New York students on What Kind of a Life is Worth Living. He rejected money making methods aside from honest value and argued newspapers reflect life. praise the good and curb the bad without censoring reporting.
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New Journalism
New York
College of the City of
Lyman Abbote
Abbott Bald
Jett
Nuit
Macmonnies Bronzes Free Of Duty For Brooklyn Arch
Brooklyn will import the Macmonnies bronzes from Paris for the Soldiers and Sailors Arch without duty. Mayor Wurster announced the decision, citing a communication from Congressman Fischer and Governor Dinghey. The works are to be exhibited free of duty at a fixed Brooklyn site under bonds and state authorization.
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Brooklyn
New York
Wurster
Paris
Arch
Fischer
Dinghey
Through baggage checks to Europe. new system adopted
New York April 3. American baggage checking extends to Europe via European railways. Travelers can have trunks checked through from any U S point to nearly any European destination, ending hotel retrieval annoyances. A New York innovator, with forwarding firm experience, inspired the plan which London and Northwestern first adopted, followed by others. Senator Morrill discusses tariff delay projections. President McKinley continues horseback riding. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by a Pleasant Brook druggist.
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Europe
New York
United States
London & Northwestern
Women health and motherhood urged by Dr. Pierce
The article argues mothers must care for their bodily health to ensure healthy children. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for relieving pregnancy discomforts and aiding childbirth. Personal anecdotes mention improved strength after use, and a general warning against neglectful parenting and constipation treated with Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets.
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Mire
Crews Guphas
Sisterwclite
Eld
Pie
Market Summary Reflects Waiting Stance and Steel Concerns
New York April 3 Bradstreet's and R G Dun report show 100000 men employed versus last November amid a Supreme Court decision affecting iron and rail demand. Wheat, corn, cotton prices fluctuated, wool production rising, and steel and pig iron markets edging lower with regional disruptions and mixed import prospects.
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New York
R.G. Dun & Co
Treasury
Heatnet
Atlantic
London
Iekon
Steel Industry
Supreme Court
Japan
Mesaba
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Bradstreet's
Bradstreet’s
Mississippi Valley
Northwest
Ps— Visla
Erat
United States
New England
Territories
Theew England
Bradetreet’a
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Quincy ST
Pire Pratense
Swift & Hollies
BEB
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Lee Jones
Arnold & San
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James Kernon
Frank Anderson
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Anderson
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Asie
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Myne
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Asain
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Kew Kork
Rock Island Testill
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Reek Inland
Lyman Abbott
Macmonnies
Morrill
Morril
President McKinsey
Washington, D. C
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Jos
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Pleasant Brook
Dr. Pierce
R. G. Dun & Co
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Rootheer
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Frank Long
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Thayer
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Kaneay City
Stansfield’s Drug Store
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Cromwell & Jeffers
Wholeship and Metall Statiders
Kaunes Avenue
Santa Fe
St. Denis
Broadway
St. New York
Grace Church
Denia
Hes
Ste Hamenties
Pteaas
William Tayloe & Son
Dudley
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Hes Press
John Dudley
Fopeks Ave
Sih
National Stables
Gilchrist Bees
Jackesn St
Mensas Avenue
John Greif
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