Senate Debate on Rate Bill Sparks Fear of Sectional Conflicts
Lawmakers clash over granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix rate differentials and apportion commerce among cities. Critics warn such authority could convert rivalries into sectional battles. Proponents deny intent to grant this power, while Senate members voice concerns of unintended regional disputes and undue preferences.
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Hepburn
Stevens
House
Commission
Senate
Dolliver
Tittlefield
Sibley
Bil
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Newport News
New York
Clarifying amendment on commission's hearing in rate cases
The text argues for a clear provision that the commission cannot hear complaints based on locality bias or substitute rates for locality preference. It aims to preserve power to correct unjust or illegal rates by hearing evidence and issuing maximum rates, aligning with Hepburn bill authors and supporters.
Coal company president dies by own action after mine visit
Paul J. Stith, president of the Stith Coal and Iron Company, committed suicide today after returning from a visit to Walker County mines. He drove to his Seventh Avenue home and shot himself through the heart. His family was unaware of his return until the shot was heard. Stith formerly held an official position at the Slogs-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Paul J. Stith
Stith, Coal and Iron Company
Walker County
Seventh Avenue
Stith
Slogs-Sheffield Steel and Tron Company
Plan National Convention Frames Weights and Measures Law Work
The convention committee met at the Bureau of Standards in Washington to frame uniform weights and measures laws for Congress or states. A paper on foreign inspection services was read by J. A. Bisher, and an executive committee was appointed to draft a metric system statute. The next meeting is set for October and the group aims to become national in character.
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Contention of State Sealers
Bureau of Standards
Connecticut Avenue
Pierce Milroad
J. A. Bisher
Congress
Lineh
Bureau
Hazen
Vermont
S. W. Stretton
Bureau ‘of Standards
Organizattion
Miéro Bers
Vv. Palmer
Massachusetts
G. H. Pettug
Rhode Island
New York
PF. Hazen
Venezuela's Castro Retires to Rest as Gomez Steps Up
Belated dispatches from Caracas report Gen. Castro transferring Venezuela's presidency to Vice President Gomez. Castro cites health and plans a three month retirement. Paris and Caracas comment that Franco-Venezuela relations remain cautious while awaiting a propitious moment. State Department notes Castro's temporary, physically exhausted retirement without political shift.
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Caracas
Gomez
Castro
France
Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
M. Tussny
Franca
State Department
United States
la Victoria
Puerto
Caeli
Navy to entertain officers at Jones ceremonies in DC
Navy Department outlines tentative program for entertainment of officers from the armored cruisers to attend Jones ceremonies in Washington. Details remain subject to change as officials finalize arrangements for the event and related activities.
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Navy Department
Washington
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