Burdens Placed by Ailece Carriers Draw Interstate Hearings
Shippers across the country seek relief under the new railroad freight rate law from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Texas Cattle Raisers Association leads a petition against the Missouri Kansas Texas and other lines over a $2 a car charge for live cattle from Texas to Chicago, arguing it should be part of through rates. The American National Live Stock Association and the Corn Belt Meat Association join, aiming to reopen the case and secure a rate of $1 a car as Chicago terminal charge. The commission previously ruled the $2 charge excessive but was overturned by the Supreme Court for lack of authority. now, under the new law, the matter is revived for reconsideration based on prior testimony and evidence.
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Washington
Shipnera
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Cattle Raisers
Texas
Missouri, Kansas &Texas Yailway
Terminal Railroad
Chicago
American National Live Stock Association
Corn Belt Meat Association
Euprema Court
United States
Commission
Label rules tighten on meat products to avoid deception
Washington reports Secretary Wilson told 40 packing house reps that interstate shipments must carry truthful labels. Future labels must specify the true contents, such as sausage made entirely of pork, pork and beef, or other ingredients, and drop misleading advertising features.
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Washington
Wilson
Telephone operator killed in Omaha fall from glass floor
Lena Jeffries, 25, a Nebraska Telegraph operator, died in Omaha after stepping on a cracked glass section in a third floor rest room at the Douglas street exchange. She plummeted to the basement, killed instantly. Mike Jeffries was nearby in the rest and cloak room when the accident occurred.
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Omaha
Neb
Lena Jeffries
Nebraska Telegraph Company
Douglas Street Exchange
Mike Jeffries
Cast Dignity to the Winds in Minneapolis Meeting
Minneapolis and Traverse City items recount a gala session at the Minneapolis Auditorium where a big symphony orchestra, lawyers, and a double quartet joined college songs as dignity faded into a festive finale for the twenty-ninth annual meeting of a national association. A mill fire in Traverse City damaged Empire Lumber Company property, one of the state’s largest mills, tied to Chicago owners.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Traverse City
Midh
Empire Lumber. Company
Waypire
T. Wilee Lumberany
Chicago
Car Bhood
Live stock co op vows to cut fees in Kansas City
Kansas City reporters note the Cooperative Live Stock Company formed in Denver last July aims to reduce charges on sheep and hogs by 24 cents per carload and to boycott Chicago and St Joseph exchanges. Cattle rates stay the same as Kansas City exchange. Key figures include S G Burn Bide and F Z Whike former KC exchange members suspended for selling to the coop and underbidding. The group leases offices in the KC stock yards building.
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Livestock Commission
Cooperative Live Stock Company Incorporated
Denver
Atasa
National Live Stock Association
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Chicago
St. Joseph
Kanses City
Burnettle and Burke
Co-Operative Company
Exchange
Kangas City Stock Yards Company
Wil
New Constitution Proposed for China Edict Says
Pekin Sept 3 The emperor issues an edict promising constitutional government once the people are ready It cites antiquated laws caused by limited intercourse with other nations and vows reforms to educate the public and align rule with enlightened governance Yuang Shi Kai the Chill province viceroy has joined talks on a constitution with the rulers and officials
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Pekin
Ishet
China
Yuam Shi Kai
Chill
Fugitive banker tracked across Europe by Tribune team
Chicago dispatch reports Paul O Brensland alias P Olsen of Norway fled Gibraltar heading to Africa after Tribune and Assistant State's attorney Harry Olson closed in. The pursuit spanned England Spain and Morocco with Stensland’s trail described as wide as buffalo herds. A torpedo-boat pursuit would press ahead within 24 hours.
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Chicago
Tribune
Gibraltar
Paul O. Brensland
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Africa
The
Harry Olson
America
England
Tangier
Morocco
Ronde
Cotton Exports Show Record Growth in 1906
The Commerce and Labor Department reports cotton exports surpassing 400 million dollars in value, led by raw cotton shipments to the United Kingdom Germany France and Italy. Manufactured cotton exports also rose, with China remaining the principal buyer of cotton manufactures and cloth. Japan buys irregularly, while Europe as a whole buys steadily.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce and Labour
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Europa
Japan
India
China
Asia
Chileans Express Gratitude After Earthquake Aid
A massive Sep 83 rally in Santiago with about fifty thousand participants honored foreign nations for earthquake assistance. Presidents Riesco Monte and the diplomatic corps led the march. Elihu Root was cheered amid displays. A separate dispatch notes unconfirmed reports of a Santiago uprising and mentions a missing Walsh letter in Indiana.
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Chili
Republic
Riesco
Monte
Elihu Root
Biasant
Welcome Home Bryan Draws 20000 at Madison Square Garden
New York August 81. William Jennings Bryan returned from foreign travel to a massive Madison Square Garden reception. More than 20,000 inside and thousands outside cheered as Bryan expressed gratitude, praised Gov Folk and Tom Johnson, and thanked the Commercial Travelers Anti-Trust League for the homecoming. He spoke of pride in citizenship and the public support guiding his return.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Bryan
Tom L. Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Bryan Rose
Missouri
Tom Johnson
Gov. Folk
Mr. Thomas
Alleged Oil Rates Unfair in Indiana Rail Forum
Complaints against 41 railroads in Indiana allege unfair freight classifications. National Petroleum Association, based in Cleveland, forwarded the charges to the Indiana state railroad commission. The primary claim is that petroleum was moved from fifth to fourth class tariffs on November 26, 1909, with rates altered except at certain shipment points.
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Cleveland, O
Indiana
Indiana State Railroad Commission
National Petroleum Association
Swamp-Root and Dr Kilmera Restorative Ad Patience
An old advertisement extols Dr Shoop's Restorative for stomach ailments. It claims quick relief by a direct tonic action on the stomach’s inner nerves, promising to end dyspepsia and related distress. The copy urges readers to call for the product and asserts strong seller confidence.
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Dr. Shoop
Dre Shoop
Ry Hs Miler
Starving to Death Declares Mrs. Hears of St Clair
The fragment reports Mrs. Mary Hears of St Clair Ohio claiming severe starvation due to weakened stomach from exhausted drugs and nerves shattered, later claiming instant relief after using electric Bitters. The notice cites a local store slogan promising health tonic benefits and a product claim.
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Mary
Kidney Cure Changes Valley View Man's Illness
J J Cox of Valley View Kentucky suffered a swollen kidney and could not work. He says physicians failed to help until Holey’s Kidney Cure was prescribed, which improved his condition. Sold by BE, B, Connarr & Co, 3.
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J. J. Cox
Valley: View
B, Connar & Co
Sailboat buyers deterred by faulty parts and risks
Fragmentary ad style text notes buyers hesitate over a sailboat with defective parts and warning of possible over caution. It mentions a man relying on Kodol for Dyspepsia to aid digestion and restore stomach function, sold by druggists.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Two Strong Men Fight
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for injuries from fistfights. It promises quicker healing and better appearance, claiming the salve is good for various ailments and suitable for everyone, available at druggists.
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Bief
DeWitt
Lesson in Health and Kidney Disease Cures
From fragmentary text a health note touts a kidney and bladder cure attributed to Foley and Conner & Co. The claim centers on a “healthy kidney filter” removing impurities and preventing disease, urging belief in a universal remedy despite garbled wording.
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Kid Eye
Be, Conner & Co
Cautionary Note on Laxatives and Opioid Preparations
A fragment warns to avoid regular use of certain opiate containing remedies as they may cause constipation. It mentions Auntady's Laxative Honey as a cough suppressant and notes that pharmacists stock aged or obsolete drug products.
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