Texas Railroad Commission Sues 67 Railroads Over Rate Hike
The Texas railroad commission filed a formal complaint with the interstate commerce commission naming 67 carriers and others linked to the Southwestern Traffic Association. It accuses them of a conspiracy to raise freight rates in Texas, alleges unlawful price fixing, and seeks expedited action. The document, signed by Allison Mayfield, chair, and officials, notes eight recently filed schedules as the basis and warns of a three million six hundred fifty nine thousand annual impact. Senator Culberson aided in framing the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission of Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern ‘Trafic Association
Texas
Allison Mayfield
Texas Railroad Commission
R. V. Davidson
Claude Pollard
Southwestern Traffic Association
Culberson
Texas State Railroad Commissioners
Mayfield
Follari
Strike Update From Washington Machinists Union Delegates
A Washington Lodge of Machinists delegate announced at the Central Labor Union meeting that the Washington Terminal Company strike, begun July 9, is progressing and the group vows to continue. Emmett L. Adams spoke for Washington and Columba fudges, noting the strike as the sole such action by machinists. A committee was formed to draft a reply to the Employers' Association letter to stockholders of the Washington Gaslight Company, which criticized hiring only junior men. John H. Brink urged Labor Union support for the gas utility, calling it the only public service firm in the area recognizing union labor. The Labor Day Committee will meet at Typographical Union tonight to finalize the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Terminal Company
Washington Lodge of
Central Labor Union
Emmett L. Adams
Washington
Columa Fudges
Macghinis
Silkertons
Adama
Employers’ Association
Washington Gaslight Company
John H. Brinkpeer
Carriage and Wagon Workers' Union
Public Service Corporation
Labor Day Committee
Complaints Of Sugar Rates Filed By Indianapolis Bureau
The Indianapolis freight bureau filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint against the Pennsylvania and eighteen other railroads in the Central Freight Association territory. It alleges pre August 1 rates to the territory were percent based and after a rate increase to New York for sugar and coffee raised costs to Chicago and Indianapolis, harming local shippers at a key distributing point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Freight Bureau
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Central Freight Association
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Atlantic Seaboard
Sigar
New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
Pope Honors Jubilarian at Monte Maria Convent
Richmond August 10 solemn high mass celebrated by Father McKee honored Mother Justina of the Sisters of tion and the religeuse. Bishop Van de Vever and chancellor Magi attended with many priests. The jubilee sermon was by Father Van Lagin gem as deacon Father O Reilley assisted. Thousands sent congratulations at a reception following the service. Pope’s apostolic blessing featured as a highlight of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Pather McKee
Justina
Monte Maria Convent
Sisters of Tion
Bremon
A. J. van Lagingem
van de Vever
J. J. Gowler
Joseph Magi
J. B. O'Reilley
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Jus Sa Hell
Baltimore
Nfe
Naval officer injured in horseback accident at Port Madison
Lieut. Louis A. Mate U.S. Navy is in serious condition at Minor Hospital after a riding accident at Port Madison. Commander Kaiser, a guest at Port Madison, was thrown when his horse stepped into a ditch, striking his head severely from forehead to crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Géindr
Louis A
U.S. Watt
Washington
Port Madison
Girl Awaits Land Rush in Duluth Report
Duluth Minnesota dated August 13 reports a girl waiting for a land rush with five weeks remaining. The brief item notes anticipation and the stalled process affecting her plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Minn
Migs
Honduran Exequaturs Cause Diplomatic Clash
Ugarte in Salvador notes the clash as Minister Dodge heads to Tegucigalpa to confer with President Davila over the cancellation of American consul exequaturs. The State Department questions Honduras actions, awaiting Dodge’s visit and possible further discussions to suspend or justify the cancellations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senga
Milister Dodge
Salvador
Tegucigalpa
Davila
States Department
Honduras
Celba
Alegea
Dodge
State Department
Ugarté
Bacon
Missing Bride Is Found After Wandering From Church Steps
Mrs Annie Mc Connell Robertson disappeared from St Andrews Church steps Saturday afternoon while her husband searched for lodging. She sought transportation home to Lonaconing Md, was sent to the Crittenton Home, and later joined her husband, possibly remaining in Washington. Police had located her after a report from the Seventh precinct, with Robertson learning she was at the Crittenton Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McConnell Robertson
St. Andrew's Church
Board of Charities
Lonaconing
Robertson
Crittenton
Third Street
Lonacony
Washington
Eighth Precinct
Lieut. Peck
Sheas
Robn
Blame on Men and the Lesson of Desire
Editor Fost argues that water seeks its level and men pursue sensual, selfish women. He notes many noble wives resist degradation, but many women mold to men's desires, risking contempt. The piece contrasts fragile virtue with widespread infidelity and ends with a real estate listing for a Colima Road English basement house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fost
Eden
Stone & Fairfax Real Estate ‘Corporation
William
Rider
Colima Road
Connecticut Atéhue
Rhe. Ie
Aha Abe
Aortic i
Taft party in Hot Springs eyes WV campaign split
In Hot Springs Va Aug 10 President Taft and party members discuss West Virginia campaign strategy amid Swisher and Scherr faction tensions. Elkins predicts Swisher win while urging national committee support for the regular Republicans. Democrats antinegro plank threatens black disenfranchisement if they carry the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
William
Taft
Eens
Clarence B. Hdwards
Incular Bureau
Worth Department
Greenbrier
Wr. Va
Hitchcock
West Virginia
Swisher
Scherr
Bolter
Ilkins
Scott
Elkins
Republican National Committee
Swisher Party
National Committee
Bolters
Hikina
Katates
Sr. Tate
Ath
Mc ‘Att
Hot Springs Tearn
Cincinnati
Prisoner of War Case Reaches Pittsburg Mayor
Jose Carlos Becker a former Pittsburg resident and veteran of several revolutions writes to Mayor George W Guthrie claiming he is held as a prisoner of war in Ybarra Ecuador during peacetime. He says a Guayaquil railroad official who owes him 630 dollars is responsible for his arrest and Guthrie will present an appeal to the State Department for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jose Carlos Becker
Central
South America
Fortuni
George W Guthrie
Ybarra
Ecuador
Becker
Guayaquil
Guthrie
Flour mill in Minnesota put under receivership
Receivers appointed by the federal court took charge of Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills properties in Minneapolis. They will inventory assets and liabilities, with the plant resuming operations soon. Henry C. Little has resigned as manager, and the board of managers includes Amsden, de la Barre and Pillsbury heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Pilsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Company
United
Promertica
Pijebury
Henry C. Little
Ap Henry Ite
C.F. Amsden
Ashburn
Wiliam de la Barre
A. BF
Pillsbury
Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills, Company
New Jersey
Admiral Dewey to attend Farragut tablet unveiling
Admiral George Dewey leaves around August 22 for Portsmouth New Hampshire to view the bronze Farragut memory tablet at the navy yard aboard the dispatch boat Dolphin. He will then proceed from Portsmouth to Newport for a naval general board meeting. former Assistant Secretary Hackett, a key mover in the project, will also attend the unveiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dewey
Portamouth
N. H
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Farragut
Admiral Dewey
Dolphin
Portsmouth
Dewey
Newport
Naval Eneral Board
Baws Hackett
Funeral of Mrs McKenna at Aloysius Church
Mrs Thomas McKenna of 704 New Jersey Avenue NW died after a long illness at Providence Hospital aged 38. The funeral was at Aloysius Church with burial in Mt Olivet Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Lawrence Curtin and is survived by her husband two daughters Josephine and Mrs Cornelius McCarthy a son Michael and three sisters Mrs P McKenna Mrs Mulvihill and Mrs James Reidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panera
Thomas ”McKenna
New Jersey Avenue
Providence
Aloysius' Church
Anterment
Mt. Olivet
McKenna
Lawrence Curtin
Cornelius .McCarthy
Michael McKenna
P. McKenna
Mra. Mulvihill
James Reidy
Alleged Bigamist on Bail at Fort Hunt Case
Norman L Hayes a private of the Forty seventh coast artillery was released on bail after waiving preliminary examination in police court on a bigamy charge. Attorney Albert Sillers said Hayes is insane and the case was continued for insanity tests with Dr Hart the Fort Hunt post surgeon expected to testify. Hayes two wives attended the hearing. wife No 1 says he is sane while wife No 2 asserts insanity and hopes he escapes prosecution. A two week observation by district authorities is planned before a report on his mental condition. The case may not be called for nearly nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman L. Hayes
Forty-seventh Coast Artillery
Albert Sillers
Hayes
Hart
Fort Hunt
Leavy Child Missing After Habeas Corpus Dispute
Albert A. Leavy, a Madison county clerk, reports his wife sought custody of their daughter Florence by writ of habeas corpus last week. The child disappeared Sunday night from Madison, Virginia, where she had been under court care. Leavy blames his wife for the absence, noting the habeas corpus bid was denied for lack of jurisdiction. Mrs. Leavy had filed for limited divorce May 22, with a cross bill by Leavy on June 3 for absolute divorce. The mother claimed Florence was detained against her wishes in Virginia. A letter from Florence expressed a wish to see her mother. Leavy stated in court papers that his wife had him arrested for nonsupport, and custody was granted at a prior hearing before Judge DeLacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Leavy
Florence
Madison
Leavy
Lavy
Plea Heard In Acid Throwing Case At Police Court
Mrs. Mary Rae of 2801 Sherman Avenue NW faced a preliminary hearing after her arrest August 1 for throwing carbolic acid on Evie Knott and injuring James Allen. Rae pleaded not guilty and posted $500 bail awaiting jury trial. The sensational incident centered on Rae as the alleged target of a plan involving her half brother James Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rae
Sherman Avenue
Byre Knoll
Rae
Hee
Evie Knott
Mrs. Rae
James 4. Allen
Held on assault charge in police court
James Davis, aged years, held for grand jury on assaulting his one year old cousin Minnie Davis who pled not guilty. Proceedings lasted minutes with no witnesses called. Minnie earlier identified her address at 24 G Street Northeast before being remanded. George Oakley Totten Jr., architect, returned from Vienna after attending a congress and spy glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Rand
Minnie Davis
J Wyen
George Oakley Totten
Vienna
Supreme Court Faces Virginia 2-Cent Passenger Rate Case
Virginia railroads challenge the states 2-cent passenger fare, arguing delegation of power exceeded legislative authority while the state defends the commissions action as judicial. The Supreme Court will decide jurisdiction of Judge Pritchards Federal review and may rule on the rates constitutional, with early hearing requested by both sides amid public interest and financial disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. OS
Washington
Richmond
Amng
United States Supreme Court
Virginia
Corporation For Session of Virginia
Jeter C. Pritchard
Pritchard
Railroads
McAughey Ends Fast Foot Trip From Toronto to New York
New York reports T. J. McAughey arrives from Toronto carrying a message from the Toronto mayor to the New York mayor. As assistant secretary of the West End branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association, he tested speed and endurance, traveling about 80 miles on foot in 11 days and 23 hours, starting each day at 9 and running two-thirds of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
T. J. McAughey
Toronto
Canada
McAughey
West End
Young Men's ,Christian, Association
Gaffy
Man Throws Money From Train Window
A well dressed passenger on the Boston and Chicago Special between Albany and Utica tore up currency and shredded papers before tossing them from the car window. He claimed the money was his own and gave tickets showing a destination of Waukesha Wisconsin and the name William Osley at 184 Harrison Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Utica
Boston
Chicago
Albany
Waukesha, Wis
William Osley
Harrison Street
Whyte Heads to Winnipeg as CPR Strife Intensifies
Canadian Pacific workmen rush to fence shops in Winnipeg while 1000 mechanics are sought from Montreal. Winnipeg strikers may gain store employees in sympathy. apprentices dispute work return. 36 apprentices and 24 detectives noted. William Whyte leaves Vancouver for Winnipeg to mediate, denying US strikebreaker rumors. Pension access questioned for machinists who walked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian Pacific
Barry
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
William Whyte
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Whyte
Canadian Pacific Railroad
United States
Canadian Pacific “Railway
Esperanto Gains Official US Recognition And Global Growth
The text notes official US recognition of Esperanto via Maj Paule Straub of the army medical corps and an American delegation to the fourth international Esperanto congress in Dresden, 1903. It mentions the Washington Esperanto Society formed 1907 with presidents James W. Cheney and Charles W. Stewart, and widespread Esperanto schools worldwide nearing 1,000 by 1907. It also cites Bohemia postmaster general endorsing Esperanto, and Japan's foreign minister accepting honorary presidency of the Japanese Esperanto Association with a call for compatriots to adopt the language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paule Straub
Army Medical Coips
Dresden
Germany
Washington
Gaim
Ital
Bohemia
Government Employees' Injury Compensation Regulations Issued
Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor issues guiding regulations under the government employees' compensation act effective August 1. About 75,000 workers in arsenals, navy yards, reclamation, isthmian canal, and related factories fall under coverage. Benefits include continued pay during disability up to one year, or survivor benefits for dependents for twelve months, with no compensation for self-inflicted or negligent injuries. Reports of all accidental injuries by government employees are requested from all offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straua
Department of Commerce and Labor
Reclamation Service
Isthmian Canal Commission
Plea for Noiseless Nights in The Post Letter
A reader argues that police should enforce quiet hours to prevent nightly disturbances from street whistles and loud conversations. The writer urges judges and editors to support a law suppressing unnecessary noises, describing the impact on tired parents and invalids and appealing for merciful action. Washington, August 16, 1908.
President appoints Bantz and successors in Treasury
President Roosevelt appoints G. C. Bantz as assistant treasurer to replace the late J. F. Meline. William H. Gibson becomes deputy assistant treasurer, James A. Sample advances to assistant cashier. Treat and Cortelyou recommended the trio for promotion, based on fitness and long service. Bantz has served 35 years. Gibson and Sample are long time Treasury staff with broad financial experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
G. C. Bantz
United States
J. F. Meline
Wiliam H. Gibson
Bantz
James A. Sample
Gibson
Treat
Cortelyou
Hail Light
Long Island
Bants
Treasury Department
Maj
Meline
Congress
Wiliam H. Gloson
Mr. Bantz
Cadets Sought for Revenue Cutter Service Roles
Young men meeting height and health requirements may apply for cadet positions in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. Examinations start August 24 in Washington and other cities, with a three year training at Arundel Cove Maryland. Cadets earn 500 dollars yearly, advance 150 dollar outfit deposit, 10 dollars monthly for gear, and cruise abroad on Itasca. Cadet engineers receive 75 dollars monthly plus 20 cents daily rations, graduating as lieutenants at 1700 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Annapolis
United States Revenue-Cutter Service
Beckman Winthrop
Revenue-Cutter Service
Itasca
Brent Heads Commission to Opium Conference in Shanghai
The Rt Rev Charles H Brent bishop of the Philippines accepts senior commissioner post for the American delegation to the international opium commission meeting in Shanghai on January 1. Commissioner Hamilton Wright departs soon for the Far East to inquire about opium use in those regions. facts from Portland and Boston show users and opiate prevalence amid prohibition. Three American commissioners will meet in Manila December 1 to plan discussions at Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Brent
Philippines
International Opium Commission
Shanghai
Hamilton Wright
Weal
South
Portland
Boston
Soubontine
Massachusetts
Maine
Manila
Chad
American Flag Shot Down in Tabriz Disturbance
A State Department dispatch from American Consul Duty reports the U S flag at the American consulate in Tabriz Persia was shot down by loyalists during ongoing disturbances. A bystander near the diplomatic office was wounded, and the shooting is described as accidental by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabriz
Persia
United States
State Department
Einesular
Maj Tanaka Plans Westward Tour Including Canal Zone Visit
Maj Tanaka military attache of the Japanese embassy returns from a New Jersey and Long Island trip. He will close his Portland apartment mid month and proceed to Nidzara Falla and Yellowstone Park. Afterward he will tour Mexico and Central America including the Canal Zone, with a return expected in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
K. Tanaka
New Jersey
Long Island
Portland
Nidzara
Falla
Yellowstone Park
Mexico
Central America
Canal Zone
Maj. Tanaka
Crop conditions show slight above average for winter wheat hay and tobacco
The crop reporting board of the Department of Agriculture says on August 1 crops near average and slightly below ten year average. Winter wheat hay and tobacco stand above the average while corn barley oats apples and pears are below. Statues about six percent below and corn nearly ten percent below the ten year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
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Ana Arova
Central Labor Unies
Pope
Comdr. Kaiser
Ugarte
Biggins
Patices
Sywisher's
Bigction
Ould
Easins v
Bourne
S of
Oregon
Stevens
Chesapeake and Oako Railroad
Little
Pillsbury-Washburn Company
Euneral
M’kenna
Mount.Olivet
Sti Aloysins
Norman Hayes
Fort. Hunt
Madison, Va
Cousin
U. S. Supreme Court
Post
Lansburgh &Bro
7Th St
Specia
Straus
Whistler
Virgil
J. D. Meline
William H. Gibson
Cadets For
Cutter Service
Brent Heads
Peter Grogan & Sons
Compan
Sanders & Stayman Go
F Street
Harper
Harper's
Benaberry
Carla
The
Evan
Evans
Henry Evans
F St
Christian Xander
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