Interstate Commission Limits on Compelled Testimony
The Interstate Commerce Commission can require testimony only in specific cases and cannot force witnesses to answer except where a clear legal breach is under investigation. The decision, noted by Justice Holmes, upheld limits on questioning related to the Tatun Pacific Beltway and related road projects.
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Tatun Paciflc
St Cps
Supreme Court
Holmes
Harri
Howards
Harriman and Kahn Refuse to Answer Key Capitol Questions
The Supreme Court ruling on December 14 affirms the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission to compel testimony in railway investigations. Harriman and Otto H. Kahn declined to answer questions about stock ownership and transactions linking Union Pacific with other railroads, citing fiduciary duties and confidential corporate matters. The ICC views the decision as largely academic and does not expect it to diminish regulatory reach in future inquiries. New York reporting notes Harriman’s readiness to answer, were it proper, while maintaining corporate secrecy.
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CIA
Ednard I Harri
Init Lommerra Commission
Phe
Boaan
Tnl
Rt Og Tostre Telmes
Levi Beund
Vendor Peruits
Opieen
Dow Harlan
ML Kenna
Sot Tseed
Opin Roth
Tnter
Justice Harlan
Carther and Hall
Harrman Casa
Sugar
de Aa Pa Circnt Court of the United
Southern District of
New York
Harriman
Commisson
Nortrd
Palum
Union Pacific
Atchison
Planet
Chicago and Alton
Walon Pacific
Illnoisy Central
New York Central
Atchizon
Topeka
Otto H Kahn
Kahn, Loeb & Co
Kahn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Supreme Court
Washington
Boom in Standard Oil Billions Sparks Talk of New Trust
A Washington Post report from New York details a sharp Standard Oil stock surge with bids near 72 and speculation a new corporation could form with 4 billion in capitalization. It notes expected 8.4 percent average annual earnings on capital and names key holders like John D Rockefeller and Henry Flagler.
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Washington Post
New York
Standard Oil
Ike the Steel Corporation
John D Rockefeller
Henry M Flagler
Charles Pratt
Oliver H Payne
Bostwick
Iam Rockefeller
WG “ Warden
Benjamin Brewster
John D Archbold
Own
Venezuelan Ire Over Dutch Seizure Sparks Caracas Riot
Venezuelan crowds clash with police in Caracas after Acting President Gomez proclaims a state of defense following the Dutch seizure of the coast guard ship Alexis by Gelderland. Demonstrators target El Constitucional and demand prisoner releases as tensions rise with the Netherlands over territorial sovereignty and naval interferences.
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Gomez de Clares
Caracas
Venezuela
Port of Spain
Alexis
Gelderland
Plaza Bolivar
Gomes
Republic
el Constitucional
Castro
Puerto Cabello
Caracis
Gelerland
Queen of Holland
Gomez
Thesa
Yellow House
Gormex
Ciczens
Therty
Paul
Venedurian
Tannister
Holland
Prince of Wales Made Honorary Chief by Six Nations in Canada
In Brantford Ontario on December 1 the Six Nations Indians crowned the Prince of Wales their head honorary chief of war. Supt Smith acted as proxy for the prince, who gave assent and chose the turtle totem. He received the title O non de yeh meaning lord and king, and buckskin address will be forwarded to His royal highness.
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Canada
Speciat
Brantford
Ontario
Kentucky freshman dies from ruptured blood vessels during lung test
John Bruce Woodward a freshman at State University died from ruptured blood vessels after an October lung test on a device in the gymnasium. Physicians say his survival for more than six months is a puzzle. The incident concerned a group of students undergoing a lung testing experiment.
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Kentucky University
Washington Post
Lexington
John Bruce Woodward
The
State University
Patten Suit Alleges Rare Book Swindle in Chicago Case
Assistant States Attorney Popham opened a case in Chicago alleging that Samuel Warfield and William Cooper duped Mrs James A Patten of 22700 dollars by a scheme involving rare editions. John McFarland, a legitimate dealer, was drawn into the conspiracy. Patten signed contracts to sell books to Ladd and Emerson but no sale occurred. She was pressed to sign another contract for 8000 dollars in checks destined to sell for 15000 dollars, which she refused to accept partly for charity. McFarland, arrested in Toronto months ago, will testify for the prosecution.
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Chicago
Lada
Portland
Oreg
Emerson
Baltimore
Popham
James A Patten
Kingness
McFarland
Warfelt
Patten
Meesrs Ladd
Glasgow Hoots at Carrie During Temperance Protest
Joella Gable arrived in Glasgow to oppose intemperance and cigarette smoking. A crowd of about 3 000 jeered her, drowning out cheers for her, and she retreated to a temperance hotel after an incident at a nearby hotel bar where she told a barmaid she was going to hell. Her appearance drew a large, hostile reception and a postponed business engagement.
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Joella Gable
Glasgow
Senate
Versine Oxtea
Oraker
Uloers
Utah
Cadi Foraker Maks
Benjamin Folsom Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Benjamin Folsom, cousin of Mrs Grover Cleveland, died today in Highland Park following an appendicitis operation. He was a bond salesman associated with Harris Rast Company.
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Mra
Cleveland
Washington Post
Chicago
Benjamin F Folsom
Grover Cleveland
Highland Park
Harrisrast Company
Drowning Theory Challenged By San Francisco Official Tie
Br Burnett of San Francisco questions a link between a missing official and graft cases. He calls Ruef a masterful, persuasive boss who controlled Mayor Schmitz and city supervisors. Burnett cites reform vigor after Ruef’s downfall, debates around Chief Biggy’s disappearance, and a reluctant vacancy in the police chief post amid rumors of his survival.
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Br. Burnett
San Francisco
Heldingas
Abe Ruef
Br G G Burnett
Third Street
Dr Burnett
Ruel
Burnett
Ruef
Schmitz
New York
Philadelphia
San Franciscan
Willam J Bigsy
Ruet
Haas
Francis J Heney
Biggy
Burns
Langdon
San Freneisca
Qty
San Francisco Bay
Excent
Thigian
Missin
United States
Washington
Jury Will Play Self Defense Claim In Hains Case
Flushing New York December defense seeks to prove Thornton J Hains acted to protect his brother Peter C Hains Jr during a Bayside Yacht Club shooting. Six jurors were seated after long voir dire as defense notes potential letters from Thorston J Hains urging return from the Philippines. Prosecution barred specialist Ebmer S White and a judge ordered consideration of grand jury bias claims.
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Capt
Peter
Askabe
Philippines
Thornton
Flushing NY
Cou
Talesmen
Bry Thornton
Hains
William E. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Peter C Haiia, Jr
United States Army
Justice Crane
Thornton Hains
John F McIntyre
Fort Hamilton
Halis
Mr Intyre
Darlin
Witncakes
Mr Shay
Darrin
Thorston
J. Mains
May John L Hains
Aid Aittle
Heriton
Robert F Hains
Boston
Annapolia
Sad Thei
Iran Warrin
Fish White
Dayton
Austin Flint
Darry
T J Hains
Crane
Ole Eaders
Wer
Feanamitiai
Peraker
Foraker
Browne T
Conyers
Senator Foraker
Trail of 50 000 year old footprints found in Toronto Bay tunnel
Special to The Workington from Toronto Ontario December 1 workers uncover more than a hundred footprints in interglacial clay beneath Toronto Bay while tunneling for a water works project. Trail shows varied steps, angles, and directions suggesting a single long trek with prints layered and weathering details noted by geologist W O Cross. Auction notices from Wexchgirs conclude the item list.
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Workington
Toronto
Ontario
Big Water Works
Toronto Bay
America
Trenchor
Oh Cross
fragmentary trial excuses reveal prejudices and safety concerns
The text describes jurors being excused due to strong opinions on punishment and safety. One man states he could not change his prejudice even if a burglar broke into his home, while others formed opinions but were not allowed to air them in court.
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Kas
Tus
Yankee afloat bid fails to float cruiser Yankee plan
Washington Post reports coffee merchant John Arbuckle plans another attempt to float the cruiser Yankee in New Bedford. Experts may blast walls and use a concrete wall to lift the vessel, with government payment of 870,000 if successful, after a costly cemented attempt.
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Washington Post
New York
John Arbuckle
Arbucktle
Arbuckle
Hevy Yard
Navy Department
New Bedford
Capps
Board of Construction
Bureau
Washngton
Art Ji
Leavina
Mystery in merger pow wow definiry uproar
mystery surrounds a December 11 conference in Chicago's Auditorium Annex about a possible 16 million merger of Canadian and United States cattle firms to counter Swift and Co in Canadian territory. Participants deny plans, while promoter Herbert Anderson remains noncommittal. Attendees include Samuel and Daniel Untermyer. R M McLeod. A W Anderson. E McDonald. O W McConnell. Albert Galen.
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Chicago
Auditorium
United Fates
Swift & Co
Herbert Anderson
Spokane
Samuel and
Daniel Untermyer
New York
R M. McLeod
Winnipes
W ‘Anderson
J Herbert Anderson
Wash E . McDonald
Washington
W Mc Connell
Montana
Albert Galen
Helena
Mont
Taft Sits For Portrait As Cabinet Talk Swirls Around
President elect Taft spent a quiet day at his brother Henry Taft's home and sat for portraits while discussions over his cabinet intensified. Kellogg and Murphy emerged as leading names for attorney general and cabinet posts as officials and dignitaries, including Booker T. Washington and Stanley Dexter, called at Taft's residence to discuss antitrust, finance, and administration.
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Buster Kellogg
Representative Fowler
Murphy
York
Elec
William H Taft
Hot Springs
Hiis
Henry W Taft
Taft
Aft
Frank Rok
Standard Oil
Marriman
Kellogg
Attorney One
Tafts
Fescent
Nelogy
Willan
Supreme Court
Washington
Hammens
State Commerce Commission
Calif
Franklin Ferriss
Misson
hearmn_s
Unisby
Taftaday
Hun
Booker T Wash Ngton
Jeannette Gilder
Frederik W. Wittridge
Ated
Alfonso
Spain
Otty T Pannard
Patt
N Fowler
New Jersey
Willam Ma
Stanley W Dexter
Timothy L Woodruff
Woodruff Murphy Boomedt
Frankin Murphy
Jercy
Atora
Powle
House
Fat
Ta‘t
Foraker Describes First the Shad owing of Former Soldiers
Executive communication details the affair as Sen Ford et al warn of ensnaring accusations against discharged soldiers from Brownsville. The read message alleges detectives pressured witnesses and cites a proposed tribunal to review charges, naming Gen Adne R Chaffee and others, while debating executive control and the rights of the accused.
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Keraher
Ts Fe Fifth Infantry
Brownsvill
Foraker
Val Esdence
Mr Forake
Tribune
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Toby
Haraman
United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania Limited
Alliance
Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ives
Teres
Netherlands
Alexs
Willemstad
Curacao
Alexia
Alexis West Coast Guard
Restaurador
Berlin
Alix
Senor Castro
Venesuela
Senor Veloz- Goltecon
Senor Naciod
Senora Castro
Israél
Hague
Jrets
Thin
State Department
Ticlland
Hollands
Europe
Curadia
Loudon
Prince OF Wales
James A. Patten
Central Garage
Itt N. ¥. Ave
Carrie
Mrs. Hatton
Hades
Benjamin Folsom
Bidgy
Haing
Brother of Annis
Will
Ant
Hama
Seales
Long Island
William T
Thomas Walsh
Henry Trecker
Samuel Johnson
Joln Benham
Frederick Richmond
Ecehler
Ebmer S White
John McIntyre
White
Hirscheard
Havns Brothers
Waolf
Hix
Myniehmen
Fars
Wexchigr's
Herby Naval Bureau
Brownsville
Chioan
Saime
Roosevelt
Mack
R Chaffee
Ligut
John Bates Ager
Gtortre
W Davis
Jesse M Lee
Bri
Aaron S Daggett
Bern
Secret Service
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