Supreme Court Upholds Uniform Couplers for All Railroad Cars
The Johnson v. Southern Pacific decision holds that locomotives count as cars under the safety appliance law and must carry automatic couplers. Dining cars cannot be exempt when in use, even empty, and uniformity is required to protect railroad workers from between-car coupling hazards. The ruling reverses lower verdicts and orders a new trial.
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Fuller
Johnson
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Officials
Department of Justice
Moseley
Commission
Promontory
Utah
San Francisco
Ogden
Circuit Court For
District of Utah
Circuit Court of Appeals For
Highth Circuit
Alet
Iet
Thayer
Tay
Supreme Court Advances Hearing Dates in Land Conspiracy Case
The Supreme Court advanced the hearings on the Benson Hyde Dimond Pacific Coast land conspiracy cases to February 20. Also set for hearing is Beavers case on removal from New York to Washington, tied to Post Office Department prosecutions. Whitridge case on customs fees value moved to January 23 timing.
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Beavers
Supreme Court of the United States
Benson
New York
Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Whitridge
SCRIP FOR TAX PAYMENTS AND SUPREME COURT HOLIDAYS
Yesterday the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of South Carolina upheld its ruling that South Carolina revenue bond scrip cannot be used for tax payments in a case by T B Lee against H S Robinson. The Supreme Court adjourned until January for Christmas holidays. A local jewelry store, Selinger's, promotes its stock of watches rings and other pieces as a gift option.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Circuit Court of the United States
South Caroli
T B Lee
South Carolina
H. S. Robinson
North Carlina
Hobinson
Lee
Nol
Circuit Court
Justice Holmes
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Selinger's
Tonn
London
Gan Prancison
REGAL
Washington
Pa. Ave. N. W
Alimony Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that alimony and child support obligations from a divorce are not ordinary debts and cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. Justice Day stated the bankruptcy law aims to relieve honest debtors while preserving support for dependents, affirming a New York state ruling in Wetmore v. Markoe. The case began in 1900 to stop alimony actions amounting to 36000 per year tied to 1892 divorce proceedings.
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W. B. Wetmore
A. B. Markoe
Supreme Court of the United States
Markoe
Wetmore
Supreme Court of the
State of New York
Justice Day
Boundary Case Favor Nebraska in Missouri River Dispute
The Nebraska Supreme Court decision backs Nebraska over Missouri in the MecKissicks Island boundary case. Justice Harlan states the boundary remains along the old river center, despite the river’s early 1867 avulsion and land shifting from west to east. The decree’s final ruling is delayed thirty days to allow state agreement.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Missouri
Nebraska
Missouri River
Harlan
MecKissicks Island
Nemaha County
Nebr
Atchison County
Warships at Rendezvous in Hampton Roads
The battleship Missouri under Captain W. S. Cowles arrived in Hampton Roads from Boston to join the North Atlantic squadron. Rear Admiral Barker commands the force, with the Topeka already arrived from Charleston and the squadron preparing for Caribbean cruising after a short rendezvous. A local department advertises a store offering a wide range of lighting and household goods.
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Hampton Roads
Newport News
Missouri
W. S Cowles
Boston
Caribbean Sea
Topeka
Capes
Charleston
Towa
A .& Barker
TO-NI-TA praised by aged Brooklyn man for reviving health
Captain James Johnston, aged about e years, credits TO-NI-TA with reversing old age decline. He describes improved sleep, digestion, strength, and stamina after taking the tonic, stating he is as vigorous as twenty years ago. A free sample bottle offer and medical booklet are available by mail from Dr Lorentz Medical Co.
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James Johnston
Lorentz
James _ Johnston
Monroe Ave
Brooklyn
Washington Post
Mal
Dr. Lorentz Medical Co
Fifth Aveew York
Steamboat Regulation Hearing Sets January 16 Deadline
Secretary Metcalf and officials heard steamboat interests about proposed Steamboat Inspection Service rules. Affected owners may file objections or amendments by January 16. Industry representatives urged safe design limits tied to vessel construction and horsepower.
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Metcalf
Lawrence O. Murry
Herbert Knox Smith
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Steamboat Inspection Service
James A. Henderson
Pittsburg
National Board of Steam Navigation
Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line
Henry L D. Anges
Chauncey G. Whiton
New Bedford, Marthan Vineyard and Nantucket Steamboat Company
Nantasket Steamboat Company
Horace Wilson
Wilmington Steamboat Company
Edwin H Duff
Philadelphia Maritime Exchange
John Calishan
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Prank B Green
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Thomas Clyde
Glyde Lines
Alex R. Smith
New York Maritime Association
Wiliam Eliason
Baltimore
Tolchester Steamboat Company
John M Blankenship
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Mr. Clyde
Metcalgr
Bassett
New York
Neafie & Levy Shipyard Receivers Report Losses
Philadelphia December 1 creditors and stockholders of Neafie and Levy Ship and Engine Building Company totaling about 160 heard receivers describe the firm’s finances. Liabilities run about 404000 with assets more than double. A major asset not listed is a government claim for losses on torpedo boat orders for Bulinbridge Barry and Chauncey. Receivers noted ships builders won contracts for such work and offered 50 percent settlement which was rejected. final government settlement set at 86000 per torpedo boat.
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Philadelphia
Sigekieoteurs
Neafie & Levy Ship and Engine Building Company
Saset
Henceiver Grange
United States
Bulinbridge
Barry
Chauncey
Bala
Neafie & Levy
Orders To Army Officers Affecting Leave And Assignments
A compilation of military orders grants leave of absence for Capt Edward C Brooks and Capt Earle d A Pearce, details assignments for Capt Isaac N Lewis and Capt Hubert E Callan, and notes on field artillery drill regulations. Also covers transfers of Capt Lanning Parsons and Capt Rush S Wells, naval officer appointments, and paymaster assignments with duties on ships and yards.
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Edward C. Brooks
Eleventh Cavalry
Earle D'A Pearce
Artillery Corps
Isaac N Lewis
Fort Monroe
School of Submarine Defense
Fort Totten
General Electric Company
Schenectady
Hubert E Callan
New York City
N. Y
Fort Riley
Kans
Charles Smart
Army and Navy General Hospital
Hot Springs
Ark
Jesse E. Parker
Hospital Corps
Thales L. Ames
Ordnance Department
E. I. du Pont Company
Wilmington
Del
Ordinance Department
Reginald E. McNally
Third Cavalry
Frederick L Buck
Fort Myer
Lanning Parsons
Eighth Cavalry
Ninth Cavalry
Rush 8. Wells
Parsons
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Modern guns for militia and naval drawdown
The report notes moves to arm and train the National Guard with modern artillery, aiming to raise proficiency to near West Point levels. Iowa congressman J. A. T. Hull advocates improved equipment as essential for defense, while the Navy alters orders and strikes from gunboats Basco Gardonal and Urdaneta based in the Philippines.
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Chicago
Wee
United States
West Point
J. A. T. Hull
Iowa
Washington
Hull
Mr. Hull
House Military Committee
National Guard
Army used in Philippine insurrection condemned for naval service
Soldiers employed during the insurrection in the Philippines were later reassigned to the navy and have since been declared unfit for naval duty.
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Philippine
Navy
Vacancies at Annapolis Nominate Midshipmen at Large
The President nominates principals and alternates for two 1908 midshipman at large vacancies. Principals include Webster Allyn Capton son of Capt. Aen Capron and others from the Rough Riders. Alternates include Alder Merman Dresel and John J. Blanch among several others. Alternates will be chosen by highest average if principals fail.
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Webster Allyn Capton
Aen Capron
Cuba
Allyn KH. Capron
Roughders
Mobile Bay
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Levy Company
C. H. Davis
H. BE. Stevena
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W. J. Foley
Navy Yard
E. E. Artois
Newark
J. V. Fuller
Panther
Leagee Inland
C. F. Cate
Independence
Mare Island
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Cytone
Ese Arelnis
Bears
Castoria
J. Karr’s Sons
F Street
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Spain
Lt. Cox
Maretta
Rhooklyn
Navy Department
Naval M
Basco
Gardonal
Urdaneta
Naval Station
Philippine Islands
Asia
Annapolis
Regal Shoe CO. Ing
HUB Furniture CO
7Th and
D Sts
the Hub Furniture CO
Ars
S. E. Corner
Ogram’s
Ogram
Roger & Gallet
Cor. 13Th and
Pa. Ave
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Chestnut Street
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A. Bowman
Ceres
Frolet
ALT
GRO
Hubbard Heating Co
Exyner. Nee
H. W
Yale Laundry
10Th
New York Ave
Wteat
Washington Gas Light CO
10Th St. N. Ww
Udden’s
Credit House
Gov. 7Th and H Sts
Dr. Shoop
Dr Shoop
Racine
Wis
Harfina Aga
Ardhive
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