Interstate Commerce Board Opens Coal Traffic Probe in Philadelphia
The Interstate Commerce Commission began a Philadelphia inquiry under the Tillman Gillespie resolution to examine coal and oil traffic, focusing on Pennsylvania and Reading railroads, and the Tidewater Steam Coal Traffic Association. Key figures include Chairman Martin A. Knapp and witnesses from the Readings, Pennsylvanians, and Tidewater association, detailing car distribution, tonnage statistics, and rate discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadephia
Pennsylvania and
Reading Companies
Tidewater Steam Coal Traffic Association
Philadelphia
Congress
Roosevelt
Martin A. Knapp
Thiman-Gillespie
Knapp
Mainy
Pennsylvania
William A.glasgow, Jr
Philadelpha
Edwed &. Whitney
New York
J. 2. Campbell
Redding Company
Francis J. Gowen
Georg Stuart Patterson
Messrs. Knapp
Prouty
Tidewater Association
Pion H. White
Thiweter Steam Bituminous Coal Frain Association
G. Searles
Bthe
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Weat
Miki Westm
Glasgow
Alt-Rail Association
Wenusyly Railroad
Lake Shore
Xilchn Southern
Pennsylvania Lines
Wicu
Chesapeake 4 “Ck
Norfolk and West
Searles
Che Witmens
Arles
Hirst
Voorhees
Parrmount Coal Company
Somerset Coal Company
Shippensourg
Baltimore and Ohio
Reading Company
W. A W. Atterbury
White
Tidewater
Mr. Glasgow
Associaton
Face disfigurement feared for Michael O'Brien in studio blast
Michael O'Brien of 4912 Threeenth Street Northwest suffered severe burns to the left side of his face in an explosion at the Maurice Joyce Engraving Company in the Evening Star Building. A bottle near a gas stove toppled, causing the blast. firefighters arrived after an alarm from box No. 12 and contained the fire with no further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O’brien
Michael O'Brien
Threeenth
Te Ag
Maurice Joyce
O'Brien
Eminent Persons to Hear Debate at Belasco Theater
Eminent figures will attend the debate between the University of Cincinnati and George Washington University in Belasco Theater at 4 20 next Thursday. Attendees include Rep Champ Clark of Missouri Rep Littlefield of Maine Senator Mrs oriket Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth Senators Newlands and Galla ger Commissioner Macfarland Justices wer and White Judges Maury and nton feetle ex Secretary of State mary Foster Prof 8 M Lindsay of Pennsylvania and brat Att Hollander of Johns Hopkins University.
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University of Cincinnati
George Washington University
Belasco Theater
Champ Clark
Missouri
Littlefield
Maine
Oriket
Nicholas Longworth
Newlands and Gallager
Macfarland
Wer and White
Maury and
Nton Feetle
Mary Foster
8. M. Lindsay
Pennsylvania
Brat. Att Hollander
Johns Hopkins University
Eagle Club Incorporates With Charity Focus
The Eagle Club was incorporated yesterday by William B. Dawson Myer Fisher Wie low HH Barghausen F Edward Mitchell and Rossa F Downing. The organization aims to encourage charity and benevolence and provide members with the usual clubhouse conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Club
William B. Dawson
Myer Fisher
Wielow HH
Barghausen
F. Edward Mitchell
Rossa F. Downing Yasuerday Incorporated
Enb
Will Address Teachers Playgrounds Talk at Central High
Seth T. Stewart, longtime leader of New York vacation schools and playgrounds, will lecture to white teachers and others at Central High School today at 2 30 o clock. Dr Curtis discusses Washington plans and shows Chicago playground pictures. Banquet speakers include Henry B P Macfarland, Luther Gulick, George M Kober, Marie R Hofer, Sadie American, Blaine Stirling, Mary E leDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth T. Stewart
Central High School
Supl
Seth . Stewart
New York
Board of Education
Curtis
Washington
Chicago
Henry B.P. Macfarland
National “Playgrounds Association
Luther Gulick
American Physical Educational Society
George M. Kober
Society of American Medical Colleges
Germany's drink bill huge for 1903 estimates
A cross‑world economic summary notes Germany’s annual liquor expenditure at about 672,588,000 dollars with per‑inhabitant drink costs averaging 87.36 dollars. It cites per‑capita consumption of wine, beer, and brandy and outlines broader tariff and investment observations from Consuls in Berlin, Marseilles, Liege, and Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bureau’ c of Manufactures
Brittain
Guenther
United States
Thakara
Berlin
Bureau of Manufactures
Jst
France
Skinner
Marseilles
Onsul McNally
Liege
Belgium
Rougers
Shanghai
Chandler replies to Shaw over Spanish Treaty claims
Former Senator William E. Chandler, chairman of the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission, rebukes Secretary Shaw in a reply to Representative Sullivan. Chandler contests the commission’s total costs and the awards, citing discrepancies in claimed amounts and docket figures. He notes 542 initial cases, with 203 dismissed without awards and 18 producing $362,252 in awards, while remaining cases total $40,907,480 in claimed funds. He claims no delays by the commission or the Assistant Attorney General and recalls hearings on January 30, 1908. Fourth-class postmasters appointed in several states including Connecticut Maine New York North Carolina Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Cleitiel
Czar Cabinet Crisis Tests Premier Witte Amid Loan Debate
Crisis follows election results as Premier Witte faces possible removal while the Emperor wavers over dismissing Durnovo. Witte’s position hinges on securing foreign finance in a crucial loan, with the court wary of alienating Parliament. Priests fail to win seats. Orthodox clergy sparse in Parliament. various religions gain limited representation. Simferopol note adds a Crimean banishment related to naval mutinies.
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Russia
Czar
St. Petersburg
Witte
Durnoya
M. Dunnevo
Count Witte
Durnavo
Court Witte
Durnovo
Duranoyo
Idres
Constitutional Democrats
Sipiagine
Sebastopol
Hativity
Pinkertons Take Blair for Suspicious Person at Race Track
Pinkerton detectives escorted Frank Blair from the Ben ning track to the Sixth precinct after Captain Duhayne accused him of being a suspicious person. Blair, previously jailed in New York Newark and Philadelphia, faces potential Baltimore warrants amid a long criminal history including a past bartender robbery and a Green Goods scheme. Blair’s photo is listed in the police rogues gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Capt. Duhayne
Pinkerton
Frank Blair
Benning
Duhayne
Seymour
al Butler
Weedon
Burlingame
I Belne
Sixth Precinct
Boardman
Baltimore
New York
Newark
Philadelphia
Omamis
Ryan
McKenzie
DEFENDS SOUTH AMERICA AT NEW ORLEANS MEETING
Benjamin Micou told the Business Men's Convention in New Orleans that South America offers great commercial opportunities in Latin American trade. He warned that many underestimate the region’s real conditions and the difficulties faced by exporters, noting substantial non US demand and overlooked margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Micon
New Orleans
South America
Mr. Micou
Micou
United States
Labor to Watch Congress May Send 559 Delegates
Delegates totaling 559 may be sent from Central Labor Unions to Washington to form a labor legislative body. The AFL circulated a call urging all unions to appoint representatives and press grievances presented to Speaker Cannon, Senator Frye, and President Roosevelt. The federation pledges to elect honest trade unionists and push independent voting to curb political servitude and secure laws favorable to workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Central Labor Union
le Adams
Washington
Central
American Federation of Labor
Amevnes
Cannon
Frye
Roosevelt
Gompers
Federation
American ‘Federation ‘of Labor
Autos as Marine Risks Stir Washington Insurance Debate
Olympia, April 10. The Washington assistant attorney general ruled autos may be classed with marine risks for insurance purposes. He argues autos resemble ships in risks like collision, fire, breakdown, and exposure, suggesting only marine insurance may cover them.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Widow's pension hike urged for six child family
Chief Belt of the fire department urged Commissioners to raise Mrs. Simon McLane widow of a fallen firefighter from 40 to 50 dollars monthly. He noted six children aged from thirteen months to thirteen years, needing support while the mother mobiles none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belt
Fire Department
Simon McLane
Hair care tagline promises cure for falling hair
A promotional fragment touts strengthening weak hair by using hair food from Ayer’s Hair Vigos. It claims to stop hair loss, cure dandruff, and leave hair soft and smooth, inviting readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessan
Cuban Dedication trip described by Major Beach
At an April meeting of the Army Society in Santiago a speech by Major W. D. Beach recounted the Cuban dedicatory trip of February 14, 1906. He noted battlefield changes, a monument with a Spanish cardinal atop a granite pedestal, and memorial tablets. He highlighted the party's personnel including Gen Adna Chaffee and the battlefield commission members Gen S. B. Young, Gen I Mills, and Col. West C. Hayes, and spoke of Cuban cordial reception and the program with army and navy addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiiago
W. D. ‘Beach
Stiff
Beach
Cuba
Histomong
Adna RB
Wythe
Navy
New District Flag Daughters of the American Revolution Formed
Members gather at Mrs. Mis son's home to organize a new District Chapter of the American Revolution society. Seventeen members elect Mrs. Julia Hazel as regent and name officers including secretary Jary Hodges Semmes and treasurer Miss Abbie Emery. A reception for District Daughters and friends follows with several regents attending. Mrs. Wilkinson assisted by members hosts, and at a Monday meeting Mrs. Massey is re elected State regent and Howard Hodgkin is state vice regent.
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New
Daveisters
Ais
Stge
Julia Hazel
Jary
Hodges Semmes
Harriet
G. Polkinhorn
Abbie Emery
Dadythe Kennett Ritchie
Hannah
Polkihorn
Shaplain
Belle
McBiowell
Compuse
Mary P. Duncanson
Margaret
John Paul Earnest
Lucy Helcombe
Cox
Benjamin Enloe
Tennessee
Howard Ashworth
Ellen Spencer Massey
District of Columbia
Howard “L. Hodkins
Wikinson
Miss Boyle
Iss Luttrell
Miss Wilkinson
Mire
Musaéy
Hed
Parker Bridget & Co Novel Window Displays Boosts Trade
Parker Bridget & Co enhances Easter window displays with original neckwear designs. The chief men’s furnishing head unveils four-in-hand displays featuring heavy silk gray brocade with embroidered daisies. Buy four in abundance and receive sheet music, promoting patronage and public appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker, Bridget & Co
Wksard
Longworth-Roosevelt
Admitted Lies Stir Trial Record in New York Case
Fragmented OCR text shows Corpl Stanberry questioned on truthfulness as a trial unfolds in New York. Names like Patrick Blackman McKenzie and Gerard appear, with counsel references and mentions of intent and stand questions amid a disjointed report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackman
Eaward ‘McKenzie
Patrick
Young Gets Four Years for Medical Treatment Appeal
Justice Gould told him the physician all necessary attention. The excerpt suggests a court discussion over a confinement or workhouse sentence for a young defendant, with emphasis on medical treatment and appeal.
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Justice Gould
Nim
District proceedings opened by Wilms and Catharine Wis
The proceedings for the District Commissioners are opened by counsel Wilms Catharine Wis Mary Hendricks and Adolph Lindenkohk Corporation with James Ith to conduct the process.
Local bank promotes savings drive at 610 14th St
An unclear promotional note emphasizes the importance of saving with Peoples' Savings Bank. It urges timely action and hints at resource preservation, quoting lines about counting every little contribution and the bank's address at 610 14th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples’ Savings Bank
14Th St
Death of J A Olafeld noted in local obituary
James A Olafeld a well known citizen raised at St Marys moved to Wanubeton as a youth and attended Columbian University later working in the Government Printing Office. He edited the MicDowell Recorder in Welch West Virginia and served in the state legislature. He practiced law in St Marys and left a wife and three children.
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James A. Olafeld
St Macys
Wanubeton
Td Columbian Universit
Government
7 Didaeia
James S. Topham
MicDowell Recorder
Hig
St Marys
Enspeed
Emigration Commission
Newle
Bishopal ks New Chaplain Service Urged For Engineers
A 19th century letter to the Secretary of War urges adding two chaplains to the Corps of Engineers at Washington Barracks. It argues the move would cost little and greatly aid discipline and morale among enlisted men, with support from the chief of engineers and the barracks commanding officer.
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Washington
Bisson
Satterlee
Conores
Corps of Engineers
Divorce action seeks absolute relief from Chastain Billingsley
Mattie P. Billingsley files in District Supreme Court for an absolute divorce alleging desertion infidelity and cohabitation after a Baltimore marriage on July 2 1s and requests alimony as deemed proper by the court This is her second suit the first filed in 1905 was dismissed yesterday by counsel for the complainant Alimony may be considered by the court as part of the judgment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie
P. Billingsley
District Supreme Court
Chastain
Billingsley
Ales. Billingstey
Will Regulate Insurance in District Industry Policy Bill
Mr Macfarland urges early action on a Commissioners bill to regulate industrial insurance agencies in the District. He argues current statements from small insurers mislead the public and emphasizes safeguarding residents interests. A Pennsylvania meeting is planned in Cairo Hall on Wednesday at 8 PM to organize a State association with speakers.
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Macfarland
House
Samuel W. Smith
Michigan
Commisssioners
Pennsyla
Cairo
Q Street
Nisié
Mary Sliz Parker
Conservatory of
Leipzig
Teabel Witbur
Germany
Italy
Mr. Smith
Pittspure
Will's Wetted in German Probate Heads to Stéffen Heirs
The will of Henriette Stéffen dated December 18 1905 and probated yesterday provides bequests of 3 dollars to the testatrix's brother's three children. The estate is devised to those who cared for the testatrix in her last days. Dr John Walter is named executor. The wish is in German and was written by the testatrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henriette Stéffen
Aléd
John ‘Walter
Sestatri Xe
Thieves Steal Bulldog From Home in Northeast
A brindle bulldog vanished from S H Brooks of 295 Ninth Street Northeast yesterday morning after footprints were found in the back yard. The thieves left the house chain behind and police are seeking the dog.
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S. H. Brooks
Ninth Street
Goat Eats Wardrobe in Kensington Doomed by Pet Goat
Willa Drake, a Kensington laborer and mortar mixer, reported a goat entered his home and chewed his clothes and whiskers, prompting a police inquiry into possible civil restitution. Drake seeks wages, suit cost, and whisker damages, while police advise consulting a lawyer as no criminal charge applies.
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Kensington
Drake
New York
Assessment Jury Meets On Eleventh Street Extension
William B. Turpin testified before the Eleventh street extended assessment jury at City Hall regarding benefits to properties between Flora avenue and Lydecker avenue. He said improvements were limited to frontage within 100 to 125 feet, with all lots on Eleventh street gaining 3 to 50 percent. non-abutting properties seen no improvement. Cross-examination scheduled for tomorrow at 1:30 p.m., with the jury to hold its next session then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Turpin
Eleventh Street
Eleventh’ Street
City Hall
Flora Avenue
Lydecker Avenue
Turpin
Rhode Island Avenue project faces budget cut
Commissioners oppose adding 10000 to Rhode Island avenue extension estimates. They appreciate the extension merit but will not advocate the extra appropriation. If Senate amends the District appropriation bill, they will report. Local property owners seek a direct northeastern thoroughfare to reach downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Avenue
Joseph’ Be.goodkey
Northeast Suburban Citizens’ Association
Senate
San
Tennally~ Town Road
Seventh Street
Headache Relief Promised by Dr Miles’ Anti Pain Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Miles’ Anti Pain Pills as a safe headache remedy without opium or habit formation. It claims quick relief for nervous or sick headaches, notes no dangerous ingredients, and offers a 25 cent 25-dose guarantee through local druggists in Betrett, Mich and Elkhart, Ind.
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Miles
Mites
Gage
F. H. Karl
Betrett
Mich
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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