Rebate Fight Before ICC Over North Atlantic Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard New York merchants argue against dif ferentials that favor Philadelphia and Baltimore at New York port rates. The long contest spans decades with trade groups from Boston Newport News and Baltimore watching closely as witnesses include Abel Blackmar and John Daish and former Senator Cockrell attends. The case seeks to remove inland rate advantages reshaping ocean freight competition.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
North Atlantic
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Commission
Boston
Newport News
Norfolk
Buffalo
Merchants’Association of New York
Seaboard
Commercial Exchange
Maritime Eixchange
Board of Trade
Trades’ League
Merchants' Association
Chamber of Commerce
Abel B. Blackmar
Merchants’ Association of New York
New York Produce Exchange
John B. Daish
Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
John G. Carlisle
the Treasury
Merchants’ Exchange of
John 8. Dalsh
Arthur George Brown
Silas W. Potts
Chamber of Commerce of
A HL Blackman
Benjamin L. Fatrebiia
Charles 8. Ham
B.D Cald- Welk
Delaware, Lackensina and Western
Robert Ramasy
Nathan Guilford
Peetdens
New York Central
John B. Thay Ver
Pennsylvania Ballioad
Rencia T. Gowan
Pennsylvenia
George D. Dixon
Pennsyvania
James L. King
The
Commercial Exchange of Philadelphia
C. F
Erie
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Blackmar
West
Chicago
Erie Road
Andaltimore
United States
Atlantic
John B.daish
International Floating Elevator Company
Rates and routes spark Newport News steamship dispute
A hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission examines differential through rates for Newport News and Philadelphia rail and steamship routes. Baltimore argues for a lower inland rate, while Philadelphia counters with New York port advantages. Upcoming cases include coal from Glasgow to New York area routes and lumber from Afton to Philadelphia, with several hearings scheduled in Washington and Chicago.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
J. B. Schmittla & Co
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glasgow
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Washington
Hs Z George M. Bolagie & Cat
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroads
Afton
Gordonaville
Philadelphia
Staunton
Basic City
W. Robinson Lumber Company
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Tram Cates
Ala
Hazen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Apple 21
Plate Agleas
Pittsburg
Chicago
Western
Brady May Have To Resign As Alaska Governor
A conditional request for Governor John G. Brady to resign was sent by Secretary Hitchcock under presidential direction. Brady’s ties to a mining company advertising its affairs prompted the move, with no reply after about a month. Brady was confirmed by the Senate two months ago amid opposition from powerful interests.
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Hitchcock
John G. Brady
Alaska
Gov. Brady
Dawes Commission
Department
Hrady
Senate
Treaty brings extradition pact in line with law changes
Makes treaty conform to legal revisions. Sweden and Norway minister Grip and Acting Secretary Loomin signed the supplementary instrument to the U S Sweden Norway extradition treaty yesterday. Postmasters appointed include Alma H L Groves in New York and H F Becker in Pennsylvania plus Annis M Brown and others in small towns.
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Grip
Sweden
Norway
Loomin
United States
New York
Alma
H. L.’Groves
Pennsylvania
Fagleysville
H. F. Becker
Geddsville
W. M. Stroman
Home
Annis M. Brown
Borns G. Waterson
Strickersville
Bathiamt En
Warners Safe Cure Endorsed For Kidney Trouble
A health ad warns kidneys as the weak life link and urges early urine tests. It touts Warner's Safe Cure from Rochester N Y as the sole safe remedy for kidneys liver bladder and blood and claims it is used by leading physicians in hospitals. It also promotes Safe Pills for gentle bowel movement.
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Bright
Warner
Rochester
Warner, Safe Care
Elas
Warners
Ieading Physicidpe
Notable Washington businessman John Rudden’s career noted
A long time Washington furniture dealer, John Rudden began in Baltimore and moved to the city in August of the early era. He operated at 990-822 Seventh Street and 513 Seventh Street before settling at 1003-45 Seventh Street in 1898. His shop grew to fame in local commerce and he held memberships in Ells Lodge No. 15 Knights of Columbus and Catholic Knights of America.
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Thangs -Bigi
Ateust
Baltimore
Wyington
Sisua
John Rudden
Seventh
Interior Départment
Seventh Street
Washington
Rudden
Lodeg of
President Signs Rules Extending Civil Service Classifications
Before leaving on his Southwestern trip the President signed orders amending civil service rules. An immigration service in a nearby territory will require competitive examinations for appointments. About 360 post office cashiers and finance clerks move from the excepted to the competitive service by promotion. No cashier or finance clerk may be appointed without examination without Postmaster General recommendation. A new order places executive department laborers in Washington into the competitive service and prohibits unclassified laborers from being assigned to classified work. Laborers performing a mix of duties will be appointed on Civil Service Commission certificates from eligible registers under civil service rules.
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United States
Pashier
Washington
Civil Service Commission
The
Civil Service
Francis Applies For Writ In Habeas Corpus Case
Stanley Francis, jailed on 50000 bail for alleged mail fraud, asks U S District Court for a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Holland set return for Friday 4 pm and arguments. Attorney Henry J. Scott also seeks to vacate J Hector McNeal as receiver in bankruptcy tied to Provident Investment Bureau and co defendants. Storey Cotton Company, William Bradley deny asset diversion in bankruptcy, stating all creditors share equally.
Barrett Denies Storey Exposure Ties Post Officials to Scandal
Special to The Washington Post Harrison J. Barrett dismisses links to the Storey exposure in Philadelphia as false. He asserts he acted only as an attorney after leaving the department, and that Gen. Tyner is dead and vindicated. Barrett claims no government involvement and notes Storey & Co faced prolonged press scrutiny.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Gen. Tyner
Harrison J. Barrett
Tyner
Storey & Co
Post-office Department
Subscriptions for Associated Charities Appeal Progress
A total of 124 dollars has been collected by Associated Charities leaving a balance of 76 dollars still to be raised for the year’s support of the disabled laborer and his little now. The association recently published appeals soliciting a special contribution of 200 dollars. The following amounts have been sent to dobobby Holsen, treasurer of the Associated Charities, at 811 GQ street Mrs sogon 1 dollar J F pi er Hadearok cmap the the ee Danial Ben BE ees
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Pukce
Ihg
Associated Charities
Hia Httle
Associated Charitieg
Dobobby Holsen
Asscolka AR Ties
Dominican Debt Talks Stir Belgium and France
Antwerp reported Belgium and France oppose inflated claims in Santo Domingo debt. Belgian Bondholders propose $25,000 monthly to Belgium’s minister. a mixed creditor commission may adjudicate claims next summer. A tripartite tribunal will likely meet in Santo Domingo City to issue final, non binding findings guiding settlements.
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Santo Domingo
Republic
Aft Santi
Gavina
Belgium
Avillews
Antwerp
Tties
Bat Qomingo
Forsiop
Dominican Republi
Aubwerp
Association of Belgian Bondholders
Morales
Santo Pomingo
Dawson
Belveit
Jacob H. Hollander
Prof. Wollender
Prof. Hollander
United States
Ti Wen
Baals
United States Senate
Senate
State Department
Ben
Macadys
Bines
Dawsot
Woth
Santo Dontingo City
Macoyis
Glasscock for Collector in West Virginia
Willan Glasscock of Morgantown named collector of internal revenue for the district of West Virginia. He succeeds Hillott Northcott who declined the post after Senate nomination. Glasscock, secretary of the State Committee, will earn 4500 dollars annually and is regarded as a strong political choice amid recent indecision among nominees.
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West Virginia
Willan
Glagecock
Morgantown
District of West Virginia
Hillott Northcott
Senate
Accey
Forthcott
Ing
Glasa
West
Questionable Testimony Endorses Father John’s Medicina
A Lowell based circular from Sisters of Charity promotes Father John’s Medicina as a safe tonic for bronchial troubles and general health. Endorsements note improved vitality and a strong effect on the body, with mentions of Holy Cross and St Catherine’s conferring approval.
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John
Iy Gisters of
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W. B. Moses & Sons
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Spain
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Madrid
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Joan's Hospital
Lowell, Mass
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Father Hicker
Pharoky
Foxboro, Mass
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Abe
Belle of Boston
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Chestnut Farms
Conn. Ave
Geo. M. Oyster, JR
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Eleventh Streets
Lord & Taylor
A. Lisner
Amus
Charles Frohman
Ethel Barrymore
Edna May
London
Academy
Owen Davis
St. Louis
Wood
Wood & Sons
Sandsmen
Wguboud
Virginia
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Hubbard Heating Co
F St. N. W
Manhattan Laundry
Florida Ave. N. W
John H. Magruder
Wholessje
Rata! Cor. Conn. Ave
K St
Washington Gasligat Co
46Th Bt. M
Deep Spring
Merit
Lingoin County
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Castelberg’s
Jeweler
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Pa. Ave
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Washington, D. c
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Sever Sodia
Lone
Oak
Amu
Columbia “Hierae
Tician Russell
John Kendricks Bangs
Roderic C. Penfield
Muate
A. Baldwin Sloane
Primrose Minstrels
James H. Decker
Chase
Herbert Kelcey
Effie Shannon
Ellen Terry
Journey
Lovers’ Messing
Charles T. Aldrich
Burton and
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Mildare
Potter
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Laney Haskell
Burton
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the Marvel
Sam Elton
LAFAYETTE _OPEERA HOUSE
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HIG Wasienn
Kernan’s
Sears
Asle
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Matinee Daily
Fla Ave
Nationals
Geo. Wash
Amenta
Fulton
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