Power to Fix Rates How Far May Congress Go
A debate on Congress authority to fix railway rates under the Hepburn bill. The piece surveys constitutional limits on delegating legislative power to the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish rates, routes, and through joint rates, arguing that without a clear standard Congress cannot abdicate its duties. It weighs Supreme Court precedents and Justice Brewer views on delegation and cites potential conflicts with implied limits on legislative discretion.
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Smith Congratulated on Candidacy for Alger Seats
Letters from Michigan reveal broad support for Representative Smith as he seeks to succeed Senator Alger. Prominent men pledge cooperation, with backers including George Klapperton and other leading figures urging a strong presidential effort. Regional geographic eligibility debate looms, but advocates argue Smith’s record in Congress proves his fitness for the Senate.
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Illinois primary election fight sparks extraordinary session
Illinois lawmakers plan an extraordinary session at noon to address a direct primary. The recent state supreme court ruling strikes down last session’s law and partisans debate majority versus plurality nominations as Cook County members push for majority rule while the attorney general drafts a bill aligned with the court decision.
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New Chicago Progressive Alliance Forms From Reform Groups
Sixty three labor and reform organizations in Chicago met to launch the Chicago Progressive Alliance. The party seeks to end machine influence, push direct primary nominations by direct vote, and suspend business during primaries and elections to ensure rational suffrage.
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Panama Facts From Panama Post Office Facilities
Washington Post staff correspondent Woodworth Glum will publish a Panama letter tomorrow detailing Colon post office facilities and the challenges in obtaining letters from home. He was sent to Panama to gather facts and report them as instructed.
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Washington Post
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Party Leaders Dine Organizes For Fall Work
W Y Babcock and Jesse Overstreet, long time Republican leaders, hosted a Raleigh dinner for the new Congressional committee. Officers elected include Sherman as chairman Tawney vice chairman Loudenslager secretary and McKenney treasurer. The gathering showed broad harmony despite looming national fights over tariffs and campaign strategy.
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New York
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Indiana
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Minnesota
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Colorado
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New Jersey
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Rhode Island
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Tenois
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Not Seeking Senate Seat Walsh Prefers Colorado Residence
Washington correspondent reports Thomas I. Walsh rejects candidacy for the United States Senate seat to succeed Senator Paterson. He plans to move to Colorado, consider Wolcott near Denver or a Denver area home, and focus on mining while maintaining ties to the state. Walsh emphasizes health, family, and honor, stating he will not enter an undignified scramble for office. His family will reach Walhurst in early May, aiding Evelyn’s recovery.
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Secretary Bonaparte Backs Special Reinstatement for Cadets
The article notes efforts to reinstate Naval Academy midshipmen dismissed for hazing via special legislation. Secretary Bonaparte says it is unfair to reinstate all under the new law and prefers a curative act without mentioning past cases. He favors a targeted reinstatement measure with graduated punishment.
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Bonaparte
Navy Medical School Spring Term Opens With Noted Faculty
Beginning Saturday the spring term of the Navy Medical School will open with Medical Director Johe Wise as president and a roster of instructors in naval surgery tropical and military medicine. Notable names include Surgeon James D Getewood instructor in naval and operative surgery, Surgeon Thomas A Berryhill in bacteriology, and Instructor In ophthalmology Louis Downs and Instructor In nasal Tan and Pharmacist K R Noyes among others.
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Thomas A Berryhill
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Dieyhang D Myers
Alfred W. Balob
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Innasal Tan
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General Bell Arrives in Washington to Assume Chief of Staff
Brig Gen Franklin Bell arrives in Washington with Mrs Bell after leading the military school at Fort Leavenworth. He will succeed Gen Bates as chief of staff on April 14 and will use the interim period to study the duties of the office.
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Navy plans for docking battleships and yard assignments
The Navy Department plans docking and survey moves for multiple battleships. Maine to New York Yard around June 4. Wissom to Boston Yard around June 4. Kearsarge to League Island for survey then New York for docking. Keachi to Norfolk for survey then New York for docking. Indiana to New York by May 10. Alabama and Illinois to New York and Norfolk yards in May. Brooklyn recommended for League Island to assess repairs. Texas flagship to Boston for docking and minor repairs before reserve.
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Army Board Assignments and Duty Movements Listed
Military orders reveal Col Cari Thomas and Col Frederic Von Schrader chairing a board in East St Louis to inspect awarded animals. Capt George Goles to artillery, Lt Sinius Gregory to Army Transport Service, and paymaster William B Scheofield to report to San Francisco for duty. Navy appoints five junior assistant surgeons. Naval Academy entrance exams set for April 18 in Annapolis.
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Marines Leave for Philippines for duty and moves
A detach ment of forty five marines leaves Annapolis Md for Washington today to join two battalions for Philippine duty. Navy officers receive orders including Lieut D W H Allen to Constellation and Ensign J O Fisher to Dolphin. Several assistant surgeons are named and naval movements list ships arriving at San Diego Long Beach and Guantanamo with sailings to Charleston and Monte Cristi.
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The Lightning Conductor at the National and more
A lively stage week features The Lightning Conductor a mixed farce romance with Hon John Winston and Molly Randolph. Bets on disguise and mistaken identity drive a string of comical and sentimental situations. Performances praise Kelcey Shannon and the Lancaster Company for engaging acting and impressive speed sequences.
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Carnegie Kiss Controversy Divides Atlanta Women
Special to The tea aa etona Atlanta women debate Andrew Carnegie entry to Capt Hobson’s field. opinions split rude or grand. Mrs J E Elehberg voices praise noting Carnegie’s charm and superior kissing, while others call it envy. Statements praise his restraint and lasting impact of the kiss.
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Peabody Defends Mutual Life in Untermyer Clash
President C A Peabody of the Mutual Life Insurance Company issued a statement denying Untermyer’s claim that Peabody is a figurehead for Standard Life financiers. He called Untermyer’s assertions bosh and said management would continue suits against Richard A. McCurdy and his family. The piece notes tensions over links to Thomas W Lawson and to an international policy holders committee, praising the committee’s public service aims.
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Insurance Case Delayed in New York Grand Larceny Indictment
Counsel for three Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company officers indicted on grand larceny and perjury charges obtained permission to inspect the grand jury minutes. Officers named are Frederick A Burnham president George D Wildridge first vice president and George Burnham Jr second vice president. Inspection granted due to lack of police court examination and testimony from former defense counsel.
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George D Dldridge
Grant presents flag to Fourth Delaware Regiment
Gen Frederick Dent Grant commander of the Department of New York presented an American flag to the Fourth Delaware Regiment in Wilmington Delaware this afternoon acting for the National Flag Association which gives flags to public schools military and fraternal groups nationwide.
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How Good Food May Turn to Poison
An article extols Cascarets as a digestion aid, explaining how food can decay in the bowels if digestion is slow and how Cascarets stimulate bowel muscles to promote digestion. It promotes a pocket enamel box sold for ten cents by the Sterling Remedy Company, urging readers to seek genuine tablets and warning against bulk sales.
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