Lane nomination marks split with Senate over rail rates
President faces Senate opposition to Franklin K. Lane Californian Democrat for Interstate Commerce Commission. California Republicans argue control would tilt to Democrats. some back John P. Irish as a stronger, less partisan choice. Lane’s fate unsettled as Senate committee weighs withdrawal or postponement amid pressure. Senator Cullom shows improvement after illness.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
John P. Irish
Senate
Franklin K. Lane
California
Lane
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Bryan
Anterstate Commerce Commission
Aldrich
Foraker
Gallinger
Kean
Fupton
Perkins
Flint
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Pacific Coast
Clements
Cockroft
Ciemerce Commission
Congress
Benjamin
Wheeler
White House
Paul Morton
Calfornia
Coal
Irish
McKinley
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Col. Irish
canal claim redivisions old Paris company seeks two hundred thousand
Department of Justice held a hearing on Ottawa Panama Canal Company Paris claim for payment of work on the canal from the estimate of the American commission to the time of the war turnover. The case involves about two hundred thousand dollars and a final report to the President will determine payment. Maryland Court of Appeals proceedings noted. A Chesapeake and Ohio yardmaster, William J Tyler, was injured when an engine passed over his arm near the shoulder and he was hospitalized. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a health tonic.
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Old Paris Company
Department of Justice
Panama Canal Company
Paris
American Commission
Tiela
Department
Washington Rom
Staunton
William J. ‘Tyler
Chesapeake and Ohio ‘Railroad
Hood
Elkins Rate Views on Interstate Commission Powers
Senator Elkins explains President Roosevelt’s rate policy and proposed law. He argues the commission should fix rates only to remove unreasonableness or illegality, with court review and protections against injustice, and limits on discretionary power. He cites the 1887 Act and outlines a prospective statute to correct unreasonable rates.
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Congress
Roosevelts
Elking
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Circuit Court of the
United States
Miscellaneous bills introduced in the House
A list of bills proposed by various representatives including Crumpacker Howell Webb Stanley Lamb Slayden Sibley Wiley Wanger Sheppard and Egeh. Measures cover lynching penalties tobacco tax reform drug labeling post office Sunday money orders paper money destruction block system on railways and agricultural research funding.
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House
Crumpacker
Indiana
United States
Howell
Utah
Arizona
Colorado River
Webb
North Carolina
Representative Stanley
Kentucky
Lamb
Virginia
Negro Development and Exposition Company
Slayden
Texas
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Post Office Department
Wiley
New Jersey
Treasury Department
Wanger
Panama
Sheppard
Secretary of Agriculture
Egeh
Wisconsin—Abi
Passengee
Lnes
KIN
Ines
Catskin gloves and fur trends in early 20th century fashion
The piece notes catskin gloves touted as richer and glossier than other furs, with catakin coats prized for matching skins but costly due to sourcing. It mentions monkey fur coats and a renewed fashion for bear pelts, then shifts to a humorous Ladies' Field sketch on grooms at weddings, describing facial hair, baldness, pale eyes, and clumsy exits.
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London
Stanley Sio
Agricultural Hall
Railroad to Abolish Passes by Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia December report says the Pennsylvania Railroad will discontinue all forms of free transportation after year end. Officials declined to comment, but the move follows nationwide debate on railroad rates and rebates. The order targets legislators, judges, and politicians, with other major lines reportedly preparing similar actions.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penfield Mission Sparks Thompson May Dismissal
A Brazilian trip by Judge Penfield and Ambassador Thompson amid allegations of misconduct prompts scrutiny. Penfield investigated charges against American ambassadors raised by Consul General Seeger in Rio. Thompson may resign or be dismissed for breach of State Department rules and conduct, with Washington delaying public release of findings.
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Brazil
Judge Pendeld
State Department
Eugene Seeger
Rio Janeiro
Thompson
Nebraska
Diplomatic Corps
White House
Judge Penfield
Washington
Seeger
New York Life Insurance Company
Mexico
Cancor
Explorers Missing After Tiburon Island Expedition
The State Department seeks details on three missing explorers who left Douglas Arizona June 1 to study Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California. Believed captured or killed by Vaqui Indians, party included Bulls, Grindell, Hoffman, and Ingram with two Mexican guides. A rescue party found a trail near the Sonora River but heavy rains halted progress. Hoffman returned June 28, with the others unaccounted as of September. The U.S. seeks Mexican cooperation in the search.
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State Department
Douglas
Arts
Tiburon
Mexico
Clan Bulls
Kansas City
Thomas Grindell
Douglas, Ariz
J. EB. Hoffman
Bisbee
Ariz
Davis Ingram
New York
Gulf of California
Hermenilllo
Sonora
Arizona
J. E. Hoffman
Unie
Coyote Springs
Hoffman
dJ'ot~ Tarres
A Great Physiologist but He Did Not Tell How to Make It Healthy
A discussion on digestion argues that exercise strengthens muscles but cannot force the stomach to work harder. Rest is needed for the stomach, and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are marketed as a natural remedy to ease indigestion, gas, heartburn, and related stomach issues. The ad claims one grain of active principle digests 5,000 grains of food and notes the tablets are composed of fruit and vegetable extracts with pepsin, priced at 50 cents per package.
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Stuart
Aball Drug Stores
Sale of Shares Opposed by State Directors in Baltimore and Ohio
Washington Post special dispatch from Baltimore reports Senator A. P. Gorman and Gen. Victor Baughman, Maryland state directors, protesting the sale of 5500 shares of Baltimore and Ohio stock. They argue the Washington branch should receive a fair stake in new terminal facilities funded by government compensation, and they urge actions to secure the branch’s interest or block related charges. The board took no action. Governor Warfield favors the sale while others remain noncommittal.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
A. P. Gorman
Victor Baughman
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
State Board of Public Works
Guv. Warfield
Maryland
Relay House
Baltimore and Onto
Congress
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Onlo Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Couiny
The
Ord
Controversy over Bonaparte's Constitution Sea End Proposal
Boston reports stir over Secretary Bonaparte's annual message urging the old frigate Constitution be used as a target by modern ships, drawing strong opposition from former Navy officials and Harvard president. Critics say the ship holds national patriotic value and should be preserved intact rather than sunk.
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Washington
Boston
Bonaparte
New England
Joan D. Long
Long
Bilot
Harvard
Charles Francis Adams
Navy Department
Navy
North Atlantic
Taft party member backs immigration exclusion
The Spriegfl¢ Republican notes Congressman Duncan McKinlay of California returned home an eager advocate of enacting an immigration exclusion law against the Japanese. He declared for such a policy in a recent speech to constituents, prompting questions about sensitivity to a nation welcomed by the Kaiser.
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Taft Party
Duncan McKinlay
California
McKinlay
Boston Symphony Orchestra Embraces French Moderns
The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vincent d Indy performed a bold program of Cesar Franck pupils Debussy and Chasson at the National Theater. The concert mixed lush romantic color with avant garde textures provoking mixed reactions from a receptive audience including the Roosevelt party. The review praises the Psyche and Erogo and applauds the subtle handling by d Indy while noting weaknesses in Chassons symphony and the enduring Wagner echoes in the modern pieces.
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National Theater
Heston
Vincent d’Indy
Roosevelt
Cesar Franck
a!Indy
Republic
Wagner
Richard
Ernest Chasson
Res
Beacon Street
Mr. Gericke
d’Indy
D ' Claude Debussy
Debussy
Alberto Magnara
Mr. d'Indy
Boston Orchestra
H.R. A
Browning Lieut. Kent Browning court martial at Allegheny Arsenal
War Department reports the court martial of Lieut. Kent Browning First Infantry for conduct unbecoming an officer. He has been sentenced to dismissal and the case is under review by the Judge Advocate General of the War Department.
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Kent Browning
First Infantry
Allegheny Arsenal
War Department
Browning
Fudge
Testimonial for Warner's Safe Cure and Pills
A Schenectady resident testifies in support of Warner's Safe Cure and Warner's Pills claiming kidney trouble, liver and blood diseases, and full recovery. The notice promotes an offer of a free trial bottle by writing to Warner Safe Cure Co. and mentions a Washington, D C publication.
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Warner
Washington Post
William _Eckerson
Lberty Elreet
Schenectady
N. J
Waa
Warner Safe Cure ‘Co
Roches
Washington
Hotels and Guests Across Cities Listed in Record
A long OCR list catalogs guests and hotels from multiple U S cities including Baltimore Boston Pittsburg New York Philadelphia and more. Names such as Willard Raleigh Philadelphia and St James appear with numerous individuals and couples staying at these hotels in various states and regions.
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Baltimore
William Thouson
K.H. Boxwell
New Willard
William Lawron
Charles I. Hall
Appleford
James
Charlenn
Bineh
Leonard Freeman
Rich
Boston
H. B
Sanger
J. W
Broome
Ralaigh
R. Coanel
A Debuchy
George H. Bloddard
New -Willard
Selfridge
Bauern
Raleigh
A.B. Zogemith
HG. Herring
Joan W. Fitch
J. Harvey
Philly Welsg
Edward Bok
Philip Godley
P. ‘Thomipson
Ebbitt
W. F. Randall
J.D. Losingwell
J. A. Fredaya
Riggs
K. Bolts
C. B. Berryman
L. Rowse Ehild
W. L. Thomas
Bf. Wenater
St James
PB. Warren
John C. Davia
Warren Lea
Pola
N. Herr
Metropolitan
H. T. Wieners
J. White
J. Mitchell
B H. Doyle
W.H. Finlt
Canton
JV. Murray
Yen Wart
National
New Yok City
M.hamburger
George A. Post
Patrick Egan
Willard H. Green
Edward J. Waltore
W. W. Butler
H. A. Gines
A. Lampeon
Frederick Keim
B. Biessing
Rothschild
Charles J. Lynn
J. ©. Fleming
E. Taussin
W. T. Erient
J. W. Reddell
Jobn V. Chapman
Mie
L. Harriman
Mrs E. &. Harriman
Mise
Harriman
Benjamin 5
Til J. G. Andrown
C. Laton
Ford
J. H. Preeman
Walter
M. Rath
J. H. Myers
George Burge
D. J. Kapp
Weller
A Levy
O. J. Cohn
M. Springer
M.J. Bush
N. Solal
A. H. Hurner
Glaser
E. van Haake
Mra
J. E. Gatvey
F. A. Mahoney
Dall
Amderead
Ho H Peyton
Wits
Noxon
Buffalo
W. H Ryan
M. H. Driscoll
Syracuse
Cairo
GHW
Brampshire
B. B. Parke
J. A. Rose
Harrisburg
Rhode
E. L. Munrod
Providence
E| Witer
B. P. Clopp
Pawtucket
South “‘Carolina
Texas
C. J. Houston
Beaumont
KL. Heary
Misa Lulu Holmes
Waco
Utah
B. I. Redman
Salt Lake City
Virginia
W. M. Paul
Richmond
Edward Nichole
Leesburg
G. C. Spheer
Harrisonburg
W. S. Lewis
Raleigh Dr
Sam Hall
Inauguration Expenditure Report Supports Public Charity
A Washington committee report shows 1913 inauguration costs 145491 dollars, with surplus 4730 dollars donated to a local hall project. Expenses funded by voluntary contributions from residents, not the public treasury, and the ceremony is framed as a national festival reflecting wealth and achievement.
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Chicago Inez
Washington
New York
Theatrical Manager Praises Jam at Door
A theatrical manager compliments the opening night and crowd in a lively Swabian style recounting that a great crowd filled the house and produced much money while the door jammed with patrons, some of whom even carried rotten eggs.
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Moggendorfer
Alaska's Demand for Local Self Government Stressed
Washington Congress members debate Alaska's district governance plan. They discuss a three member commission versus an American plan with local self government. Supporters urge laws made by Alaskans through a representative legislature.
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Washington
Congress
Alaska
District of Columbia
Philippines
Marriage by Eye Color Lectured in Bradford
Leeds Mercury summarizes Karl Pearson's Bradford Philosophical Society talk on This Sexual Selection of Man. Pearson cites statistics that people tend to choose partners with the same eye color, noting in the speaker’s country husbands are more blue eyed than wives, suggesting sex-based differences in opportunities or selection.
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London Mail
Leeds Mercury
Karl Pearson
Bradford Philosophical Society
Footprints Point to Female Burglar in Warren
In Warren Indiana residents identify a female burglar known as The female burglar with the small feet who has carried out more than twenty burglaries in the past month. She evades officers and favors dainty methods and feminine attire to target top homes. Reports say she seeks diamonds silver gowns and other high quality goods.
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Warren
Ind
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