Twilight Zone debate on state and nation in antitrust reform
A dense account of a civic federation banquet discussing constitutional balance between state and federal power, labor leaders present, and calls for Sherman Act amendments. The speaker affirms reliance on the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution to enable reforms as the nation progresses. He advocates enforcement over repeal and favors an employers' liability act to reduce court backlogs while preserving key antitrust provisions.
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Supreme Court of the United Bia
Th Supreme Court of the
United States
Liie
Theas
Gompers
Mitchell
Mruft
Root to Press for Continued Exposition Commission Funds
Secretary Root appears before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today to argue against delaying appropriations for the Japanese exposition. He contends salaries and appointments remain justified through 1917 and urges maintaining the commission to foster American interests as multiple international expos are scheduled before then.
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Root
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
Japan
Cis
Mr Root
Taft denies Panama Canal stock ties in telegraphic reply
Providence December 14 The Providence Journal will print telegraphic correspondence from Charles P Taft of Cincinnati Ohio answering a stockholding inquiry. He states he has never been a shareholder in the Panama Canal Company new or old nor connected with the Panama business in any way.
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Providence
Rel
Providence Journal
Charles P Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fanama Canal Company
Panama Canal Company
Panama
PTAFT
Virginia Urges Taft Cabinet Slot For Alvah Martin
Virginia Republicans press to have National Committeeman Alvah H. Martin named to Taft’s cabinet, a move disclosed by Representative Basil Slemp who chairs the state GOP. A petition signed by many Virginians was presented to President-elect Taft during his Washington visit.
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Virginia
Taft
J Bascom Slemp
Congress
Old Dominion
Mr . Slemp
Alvah H Martin
Hug
Martin
Washington
Foraker Resolution Demands War Department Itemized Browne Baldwin Inquiry
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Foraker requests the Secretary of War to report on the Browne and Baldwin inquiry at Brownsville, detailing who was employed, terms of employment, who paid expenses, and under what authority funds were used, with names and residences of all involved. The measure seeks full disclosure and immediate consideration but goes over under Senate rules.
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Ohio
Secretary of War
Brownsville
Senate
Foraker
War Department
Brownsville Asiay
Carter
Postal Savings Bank
Depew
New York
Yiides
Wateen
Herbet J Browne
WG Haldwin
Browneville
Herbert J Browne
W G Baldwin
Lilley names Theodore Roosevelt Jr as aide major
Governor elect George Lilley of Waterbury announces Theodore Hoosevelt Jr will serve as aide-de-camp on his staff with the rank of major. Lilley cites the young man's proven earnestness and self made drive in early work at a carpet factory and his long acquaintance with the Roosevelt family.
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Waterbury
Conn
George Lilley
Theodore Hoosevelt, Jr
Tilley
Roosevelt
Cutting Resigns as Citi zens Union Chair in New York
Special to The Washington Post reports Fulton Cutting resigns the chairmanship of the Citizens Union in New York. A new chairman will be appointed at a meeting December 8. The move follows his aim to develop the bureau of municipal research and discuss treaties with Portugal on extradition arbitration and other matters.
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Washington Post
New York
Fulton Cutting
Citizens Union lJast
Portugal
Cutting
Bureau of Municipational Research
State Department
Southern to Lease New Railroad Special Sale of Furs at Weschler's
Special to The Washington Post reports Winston Salew in West Virginia details that Sixth Vice President H B Spencer and Chief Engineer Wella of the Southern Railway inspected the Elkin and Allegheny Railroad grading by the state convict force. It is understood the Southern will lease and equip the new line and operate it. Also noted are listings for fur sales at Weschler's in Washington and New York venues.
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Washington Post
Winston Salew
H B Spencer
Guiet
Wella
Southern Railway
New Elkin & Allegheny Railroad
Southern
Forest Fires Devastate West Virginia Timberlands
West Virginia suffers extensive losses from forest fires in eight counties with 1.7 million acres burned, valued timber at about 2,550 dollars per acre, and total losses around 5,097,805 dollars. County and company suppression costs are reported at 646 dollars, with individuals and firms spending about 99,000 dollars.
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Washington
Wheeling
W Va
West Virginia
Hugh Maxwell
West Virginia Conservation Committee
Jury Complete for Hains Murder Trial in Bayside Club
A twelve man jury is chosen to try Thornton J Hains as a principal in the Willam E Annis killing at the Bayside club last summer. The trial opens with a water tank and miniature boat scene to illustrate the tragedy. District Attorney Darrin will present the prosecution's case. White and Dayton have deputy roles for the defense. Mrs Annis attends and Hains declares confidence in the jury.
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Thornton J Hains
Willam E Annis
Peter Hating
Bayside Acit Club
Thornton Hains
Darrin
Tren Mani
Hams
Fharnton Hams
Tle Tad
Haim
Sherim
Long Island
McIntyre
William . Annis
Capt Hatns
Hains
Henry Burchfield
Peter Conover Hains
May Hains
Flushing
Hotel Astor
Glara Hains
Captains
Washington
T Jenkins Hains
Mollie Elmer
White
Brooklyn
Warrin
Crane
James A Dayton
Humphrey Hains
Long Island City
Annis
Tla
Navy Yard Tracks Stay as Congress Weighs Connection
Representative J Hampton Moore states the Navy Department fears removal of the rail link between Washington navy yard and the Pennsylvania Railroad main line. The railroad insists on keeping the tracks and will wait for Congress to authorize a formal track connection. An injunction pending last year bars removal. no action urged to compel change.
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Navy Department
Washington Navy Yard
Pennsylvania Railroad
J Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Nnal
Congress
House
Saint Gaudens praised as enduring art by world diplomats
President Roosevelt led a Saint Gaudens exhibition praise at the Corébran Gallery amid speeches by British, French, and Brazilian ambassadors. He lauded the sculptor's genius, defended the new gold coinage, and asserted Saint Gaudens will be remembered among the great artists of history.
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Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Roosevelt
Saint Gaudens
Corébran Gallery of Art
American Institute of Architects
Saint Geudens
America
Saint Gantieng
Prige
Atelier
Jusserand
Constance
Republic of Fine Arts
Republic
Ecole Des Bianx Arts
Perls
New York
Augustus Saint Gaudens
Ireland and Saint Gaudens quoted for artistic greatness
The ambassador asserts Ireland’s significant cultural contribution despite its small size. He notes Ireland’s notable figures in literature science public life and recognizes Saint-Gaudens as possessing truth to nature beauty and imaginative power with a standout threefold excellence.
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Ireland
Sayi
Birth Isles
America
Saint-Gaudens
TK Marvel Dead at Eighty Four in New Haven
Donald G. Mitchell known as TK Marvel, age eighty four, died at Marvelwood Edgewood New Haven suburb tonight after a long illness. Survived by son Harold of New London and Walter of Newark and daughters Mrs Walter Tiart Rye NY Mrs Mason Hoppin and Misses Elizabeth Bessie Harriet Mitchell New Haven.
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Donald G. Mitchell
New Haven
Conn
Donald Grant Mitchell
TK Marvel
Marvelwood
Edgewood
Mansfield Best Boxer Special 19
Harry Mansfield the English welterweight outpointed Elly Clark at the Douglas Athlete Club last night. Clark fought gamely but Mansfield dominated each round with superior reach and power. In the semi final, Peter Maher defeated Bob Evans by knockout in under a minute, signaling plans for more fights and a potential rematch with Al Kubiak.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Harry Mansfieid
Elly Clark
Douglas
Clarks
Hbad
Mansfield
Ng Nishman Petar Mahers
Bob Evass
Peter
al Kubiak
Postal savings bank measure hangs in balance in Senate
Debate opens on the postal savings bank bill as supporters Carter and Depew push for passage. Opponents from the American Bankers Association attack the plan while Carter seeks amendments to reduce deposits. Depew argues savings banks are needed to combat poverty and serve sparsely populated areas.
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Association of Financier
Messrs Carter
Depew
Senate
Postal Savings Bank
Congress
Carter
Mrarler
Buller Garger
Committee On Postal Savings Banks
American Bankers Association
Postal Sax
Ngs
Great Brita
Dlw
Repew Alaw Spone
Dutch capture of Venezuelan coast guard ship sparks harbor pageant
News from Willemstad details the Dutch battleship Jacob van Heemskerk towing the captured Venezuelan coast guard vessel de Mayo into port. The 23 de Mayo and De Mayo maneuvers are described, with crews ashore and references to the vessel’s prior American ownership and later claims. The report notes flotilla actions near Cumana, plan to pursue the torpedo boat Margarita, and German reactions to President Castro’s visit. The piece covers impressions of German, Dutch, and Venezuelan officials and public curiosity at the scene.
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Willemstad
Jacob van Heemskerk
de Mayo
Netherlands
Cumans
Gulf of Garaico
Jacob van Heemkerk
Dogdegsion
Alliance
Island
Margarita
Jacob van Heemeherkt
Berlin
Castro
Venezuela
von Buelow
Schoen
Forei1
Comerion Goetsch
Caracas
Castinsheath
Theocal
Vossische Zietung
Lhe Tageblatt
Wiliam Wil
Foreign Office
Israel
Castros Sulte Profes
School Conditions Demand Remedy Amid Class Underrooms Danger
Readable notes describe poor school conditions with exposed carpentry hazards under classroom spaces. Reported danger points include unfinished shop areas and potential injuries to students, prompting calls for immediate safety improvements and inspections.
Report on fire risks in District buildings prompts remodeling call
The Post led an expose on unsafe conditions in District buildings, urging removal of oil and inflammables, improved fireproof basements and stairways, and protected exits. The inquiry recommends Congress authorize major remodeling, including new stairways and extinguishers, to improve safety.
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Tolumti
Bed Ft
Parsons
Inquiry Board
Congress
RAILROADS AGREE ON PLAN IN VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia reports a 212 cent flat rate on all main lines with a conference to set a final rate for branch lines and 1000 mile book withdrawals. The existing pact bans higher charges pending court review as railways’ attorneys from Chesapeake and Ohio, Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac, and Southern regions participate.
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Washington Post
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
United States Supreme Court
Stevens
Chesapeake and Ohio
White
Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potorma
A P Thom
Southern
Henry T Wickham
Chesapeake and Olio
Author H K Viele dies in New York at 87
Author H K Viele former Washington Pos and New York Knickerbocker writer died Monday at his Le Marquise Apartments 7 East Thirty first street heart disease His wife and sisters Kathryn K Viele of Lonkers and T Nelson Strother of Baltimore attended his bedside He was born New Year’s Day 38 and traced lineage to early Knickerbockers in New Netherland His grandfather Col Johannes Knickerbocker led at Saratoga His father Gen Egbert Ludovicus Viele was noted for gallant service in Mexican and Civil Wars He married Mary Wharton of Philadelphia in 1887 They have no issue
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Washington Pos
New York
Herman Knickerbocker
Vele
le Marquise Apartments
Thirty First Street
Kathryn K Vtle
Lonkers
Nelson Strother
Baltmere
Bel Aide Hill
Robert Ludovicus Viele
Faris
Viele
John van Bershin Knickerbocker
Wea Neuenlanda
An Grimburghen
Johannes Knickerbocker
Saratoga
Egbert Ludovicus Viele
Mary Wharton
Philadelphia
Frances Wharton
Madman conversion tale and auction notes in Washington Post
Gorey of Rockwood suddenly went sane after a religious meeting and declared he would live better. He tried to light a lamp, knocked it over, set clothes on fire, and was found burned near the road. A Sloan’s collection ad lists Persian rugs and pets for sale at 407 G St with auctions today and Friday. The Pennsylvania Limited advertises reduced extra fare to Chicago with daily departures from Washington, arriving next morning.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Alham
Gorey
Rockwood
Fra
Gorex
Sloan's
Pennsylvania 1
Chicago
Washington
Pennsylvania Limited
Payne
All Pointe Sweet
Alliance, Ohio
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Japanese Exposition Board
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