Texas Railroads Face I C C Complaint Over Rates
Texas railroad commission filed a formal complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against 67 railroads and related carriers for an alleged price-fixing conspiracy through the Southwestern Traffic Association. The move targets eight recently filed freight schedules, claims rates raise costs and harm shippers. 15 days to reply. Senator Culberson aided in framing the complaint with Texas officials.
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 of Washington Terminal machinists declared successful
A delegate from Washington Lodge of Machinists told Central Labor Union last night that the Washington Terminal Company strike, begun July 9, is proceeding well and may be the only strike of machinists in the city. Emmett L. Adams reported funds will be raised Saturday to support strikers. A committee was named to answer a letter from the Employers' Association to stockholders of the Washington Gaslight Company about hiring only junior men. John H. Brink urged support for the gas company, calling it the only public service firm in Washington recognizing labor unions. The Labor Day Committee will meet Wednesday 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
Indianapolis Freight Bureau charges railroads over sugar rate bias
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 that after August 1 the sugar and coffee rate increases to the region raised 2 cents per 100 pounds for sugar and coffee from New York to Chicago and Indianapolis, while many intra territory routes did not adjust. This creates discrimination against Indianapolis shippers and receivers, harming local traders 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
In Richmond Virginia on August 10 a solemn high mass celebrated by Father McKee honored Mother Justina of the Sisters of Charity on her jubilee. Bishop Van de Vever and other diocesan leaders attended as Father Van Lagingem preached the jubilee sermon. An apostolic blessing from the Pope was a feature amid informal receptions and gifts from priests and friends. Mother Justina had come to Richmond from Baltimore recently for the occasion.
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
Lieutenant and Commander Kaiser were riding near Port Madison when Kaiser's horse fell into a freshly filled ditch. Kaiser suffered a severe head wound and was taken to Minor Hospital in Seattle in serious condition. The incident occurred during a ride attended by Commander Kaiser and Mrs Kaiser, guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Latimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Géindr
Louis A
U.S. Watt
Washington
Port Madison
Girl Awaits Land Rush in Duluth Stall Ahead
In Duluth Minnesota on August 13 a nation watches a young girl named Migs as a land rush begins. The awaiting crowd holds steady as officials prepare for the five week wait before the first claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Minn
Migs
American minister to El Salvador to confer with Honduras over exequaturs
Salvador's minister Dodge heads to Tegucigalpa for talks with Honduras officials on the cancellation of American consul and vice consul exequaturs. State Department disputes Honduras actions as ex parte and awaits Dodge's visit findings amid tensions with Honduran authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senga
Milister Dodge
Salvador
Tegucigalpa
Davila
Missing Bride Is Found After Wandering From Church Steps
Mrs Annie Mc Connell Robertson disappeared from St Andrew's Church steps Saturday afternoon while her husband searched for lodging. She appealed for transport home to Lonaconing Maryland, was sent to the Crittenton Home, then joined her husband and may remain in Washington. Authorities learned she was safe late last night and Robertson hurried to the institution followed by reports they planned to live in rented rooms at 178 Fourteenth Street.
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Annie McConnell Robertson
St. Andrew's Church
Board of Charities
Lonaconing
Robertson
Crittenton
Third Street
Lonacony
Washington
Eighth Precinct
Lieut. Peck
Sheas
Robn
Water level of men blamed in moral glare
Editor Fost argues men seek sensual women and women adapt to please, blaming the double standard. He notes noble wives resist degrading pursuits yet many are lonely and neglected. A fragment mentions Stone & Fairfax real estate listing and an English basement house at Colima Road near Connecticut Avenue.
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Fost
Eden
Stone & Fairfax Real Estate ‘Corporation
William
Rider
Colima Road
Connecticut Atéhue
Rhe. Ie
Aha Abe
Aortic i
Taft and Swisher Campaigns Stir Hot Springs West Virginia
Taft and party leaders arrive Hot Springs Virginia from the Greenbrier to map West Virginia strategy. Elkins Swisher and Scherr figures attend, Hitchcock and Dover to join, with talk of aiding the Swisher regulars or bolters. Democrats push anti Negro suffrage plank.
Prisoner of War Beckers Plea Reaches Pittsburg Mayor
Jose Carlos Becker a Pittsburg resident and veteran of several Latin American revolutions says he is held as a prisoner of war in Ybarra Ecuador during peace and asks Mayor George W Guthrie to aid his release. He alleges a Guayaquil railroad official who owes him $630 is responsible and Guthrie plans to appeal to the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jose Carlos Becker
Central
South America
Fortuni
George W Guthrie
Ybarra
Ecuador
Becker
Guayaquil
Guthrie
Flour mill man is out as receivers seize control
Receivers appointed by the Federal court took charge of Pillsbury Washburn Flour Mills in Minneapolis with a bond of 500000. The Pillsbury mill suspended operations and plans to grind again tomorrow evening. Henry C. Little resigned as manager. receivers will inventory assets and liabilities over time.
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 unveil the bronze tablet honoring Admiral Farragut at the navy yard. He travels aboard the dispatch boat Dolphin and will proceed to Newport after the ceremony for a naval general board meeting. Former Assistant Secretary Hackett, a key mover of the project, is also expected to 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 services for Mrs Thomas McKenna
Funeral services were held for Mrs Thomas McKenna of 704 New Jersey Avenue NW who died after a long illness of typhoid fever at Providence Hospital. The rites were at Aloysius Church, burial in Mt Oliver Cemetery. She was 38 and a daughter of the late Lawrence Curtin. Survived by husband Thomas, two daughters Josephine and Mrs Cornelius McCarthy, one son Michael, and three sisters Mrs P McKenna, Mrs Mulvihill, and Mrs James Reidy.
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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, private of the Forty-seventh coast artillery, waived preliminary examination in police court and was released on bail to await grand jury action. Attorney Albert Sillers said Hayes is insane, and the case was continued for insanity proceedings supported by Fort Hunt post surgeon Dr. Hart. Hayes two wives attended. wife No 1 says he is sane, wife No 2 insists on insanity and hopes for acquittal. The District attorney may observe Hayes for about two weeks before reporting on mental condition, with case unlikely to 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 Battle
Albert A. Leavy says his wife sought possession of their daughter Florence by writ of habeas corpus last week. The child disappeared Sunday night from Madison Virginia where she had been in the care of court. Leavy blames his wife for the absence as previous attempted custody actions failed for lack of jurisdiction. The case followed a May petition for limited divorce by Mrs Leavy and a June cross bill by Mr Leavy for absolute divorce. Mrs Leavy had sought habeas corpus for possession and said she could not see the child. A letter from the child expressed longing to see her mother. Leavy contends he was jailed for nonsupport but later awarded custody at a hearing in Judge DeLacy's court.
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Elkins
Hot Springs
Republican National Committee
Swisher Party
West Virginia
National Committee
Bolters
Scherr
Hikina
Katates
Swisher
Sr. Tate
Ath
Hitchcock
Mc ‘Att
Hot Springs Tearn
Cincinnati
Albert A. Leavy
Florence
Madison
Leavy
Lavy
Plea in acid throwing case in police court
Mrs Mary Rae 2801 Sherman Avenue NW faced a preliminary hearing after arrest August 1 for throwing carbolic acid on Evie Knott 14 and injuring James G Allen 4 Her bail set at 500 pending jury trial Central figure in sensational case attended court briefly Mrs Rae pleaded not guilty and was released Evie Knott hurt by acid meant for James Allen shown by incident report
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 was held for grand jury on a charge of assaulting his year old cousin Minnie Davis who pleaded not guilty. Court proceedings lasted about five minutes before the bailiff. Minnie Davis, 24 G street northeast, testified briefly and was remanded. George Oakley Totten Jr. returned from Vienna after serving as delegate to a congress on architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Rand
Minnie Davis
J Wyen
George Oakley Totten
Vienna
Supreme Court to Hear Virginia 2 Cent Passenger Rate Case
Richmond Va Aug 1 The Supreme Court will review the Virginia 2 cent passenger rate dispute in which railroads challenge state law and the rate order as unlawful delegation of power. The state defends the commission as judicial and questions federal court jurisdiction, with early hearing sought by both sides amid public interest and financial impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
Amng
United States Supreme Court
Virginia
Corporation For Session of Virginia
Jeter C. Pritchard
Pritchard
Railroads
Ended Fast Trip Footrace From Toronto to New York
In under twelve days and one hour McAughey arrived in New York from Toronto bearing a message from the Toronto mayor to New York's mayor. The Young Men's Christian Association official tested speed and endurance by walking nearly 80 miles in 11 days and 23 hours, starting at 9 AM and running two-thirds of the time each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
T. J. McAughey
Toronto
Canada
McAughey
West End
Young Men's ,Christian, Association
Gaffy
Man Tosses Money From Boston to Chicago Special
A well dressed passenger on a Boston and Chicago Special between Albany and Utica on Saturday night ripped up currency and threw bills and papers from the window. He claimed the money was his own and did not face interference from other travelers. The man, identified by letters and ticket to Waukesha, Wisconsin, carried name William Osley of 184 Harrison Street, Boston.
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Washington
Utica
Boston
Chicago
Albany
Waukesha, Wis
William Osley
Harrison Street
Whyte Sent To Winnipeg As CPR Strikes Grow
Winnipeg August 10 Canadian Pacific workmen fence shops and seek 1000 mechanics from Whyte in Montreal. Store employees resist strikebreakers and apprentices face work return issues. Whyte heads to Winnipeg to broker settlement as 24 detectives monitor strikers.
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Winnnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian Pacific
Barry
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
William Whyte
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Whyte
Canadian Pacific Railroad
United States
Canadian Pacific “Railway
Esperanto gains global standing through official recognition
The article notes U S government recognition of Esperanto via Maj Paule Straub of the army medical corps and a US delegation to the fourth international Esperanto Congress in Dresden, with broad support from military and civil leaders. It highlights the Washington Esperanto Society formed in 1907 with presidents James W Cheney and Charles W Stewart, and widespread adoption worldwide including Bohemia and Japan, plus a surge in Esperanto schools and societies totaling about a thousand by late 1907.
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United States
Paule Straub
Army Medical Coips
Dresden
Germany
Washington
Gaim
Ital
Bohemia
Government workers compensation rules issued by Secretary Straus
Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor issued regulations guiding the government employes act enacted last session. The act covers about 75,000 workers including artisans and laborers in arsenals navy yards and construction sites with compensation for work injuries lasting up to one year. Death benefits extend to widows children under 16 and dependent parents for twelve months. All agencies must report accidental injuries regardless of eligibility.
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Straua
Department of Commerce and Labor
Reclamation Service
Isthmian Canal Commission
Plea for Noiseless Nights
A letter to The Post argues that police should enforce quiet hours, recounting a street noise incident where a whistleer faced no penalty. The writer urges the editor to support law restricting unnecessary noises to spare tired mothers, watchers, and invalids from sleepless nights. Washington resident signs Aug 16 1908.
President appoints Bantz and successors to treasury posts
President Roosevelt named G C Bantz assistant treasurer of the United States to succeed the late J F Meline. William H Gibson becomes deputy assistant treasurer, James A Sample moves to assistant cashier. Treasurers Treat and Cortelyou recommended the trio after long service. Bantz has served 35 years, Gibson and Sample are long time treasurer staffers.
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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 Amid Training Plan
Young men meeting height and conduct rules are invited to apply for cadet positions in the U S revenue cutter service. Competitive exams start August in Washington and other cities. Cadets undergo three years of training at Arundel Cove Md earning 500 dollars yearly with initial outfits costs and monthly deductions. Cruises to European waters are part of training aboard the Itasca. Cadet engineers start at 75 dollars monthly with ration pay and upon graduation become third lieutenants of engineers at 1700 dollars annually.
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West Point
Annapolis
United States Revenue-Cutter Service
Beckman Winthrop
Revenue-Cutter Service
Itasca
Brent Heads Commission To Shanghai Opium Talks
The Rt. Rev. Charles H Brent resigns as senior commissioner of the American delegation to the international opium commission meeting in Shanghai on January 1. Commissioner Hamilton Wright travels next to the Mid West and South to study opium use. reports from Portland, Boston and Maine indicate opiate use among former drinkers and rural areas. Three American commissioners will meet in Manila December 1 to discuss forthcoming duties.
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 Disturbances
A dispatch to the State Department reports the United States consulate flag in Tabriz Persia was shot down by loyalists during ongoing disturbances. A man near the consulate building was wounded. The incidents are described as accidental amid the unrest in Tabriz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabriz
Persia
United States
State Department
Einesular
Maj Tanaka to tour Canal Zone after New Jersey trip
Maj K Tanaka military attache to the Japanese embassy returns from visits to New Jersey and Long Island summer resorts. He will close his Portland apartment mid month and proceed to Niagara Falla and Yellowstone Park. He then plans an extended tour of 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 near average with slight improvement
The crop reporting board in a supplemental report says conditions on August 1 are slightly above or below average in parts. Winter wheat hay and tobacco are above average while corn barley oats apples and pears run well under the ten year average. Overall crops are about two percent below last year and about one percent below the ten year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
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Pope
Comdr. Kaiser
Ugarte
Honduras
States Department
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Bacon
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Patices
Sywisher's
Bigction
Ould
Taft
Eens
Clarence B. Hdwards
Incular Bureau
Worth Department
Greenbrier
Wr. Va
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Ilkins
Scott
Easins v
Bourne
S of
Oregon
the Oaks
Warm Springs
Gen. Edwards
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
U. OS
Post
Lansburgh &Bro
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Specia
Straus
Whistler
Virgil
J. D. Meline
William H. Gibson
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Brent Heads
Peter Grogan & Sons
Compan
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F Street
Harper
Harper's
Benaberry
Carla
The
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Evans
Henry Evans
F St
Christian Xander
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