White House talks on rebates after ICC report sparks debate
President, Attorney General Moody, and Secretary Morton discussed railroad rebates to the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company after the Interstate Commerce Commission published findings against the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The decision details violations of the Elkins act and discriminatory practices, noting immune-protection questions and secretive joint treatment with Colorado Fuel and Iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Moody
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Atchison, Toneka and Santa Fe Railroad
Colorado Fuel and Iran Company
Department of Justice
Congress
Etury Morton
Ofs
Atchison, Topeka
Santa
Atchison, Topokeami Santa Fe Railroad
Colorado Fuel and Iron Com
Devidivd Sluminari
Atchison, Tapeks and Wallage Railway Company
Vouve
Elkins
Santa Fe
Colas Rado Fuvi
Iren
el Paso
Western Railroad
United States Circuit Court
Interstate Vota Commission
Convision
Caledonia 1
Gallup
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Caledonia Company
Trinidad
Wibout
Evision
Colorado Fuel and Trun
Colorado Fuel Au Iron Company
Santa Fe Company
New Mexico
Bowl
Caledonia« Coal Company
T Burna Fe Company
Victor Fuel Company
Colorado Fuel and Drow Company
Weither
Coldwig Fuel and Iron Company
Biddle
Paso
Southwestern
Revolt Over Bill Details and Interstate Commerce Act
Mr Mahon defended the bill against claims of confiscation and hardship saying it mirrors the ten year old interstate commerce act which railroads accepted after years of legal challenges. Opposition may organize to challenge the minority in the House vote on the rule for considering the bill, though plans are not final.
Pennsylvania Republicans Meet in Rebellious Conference
Pennsylvania House Republicans gathered in the Banking and Currency room with nineteen members as rumors of a broad split circulated. Key voices condemned rate legislation, warning it would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to control railroads, jeopardize stockholders, and threaten the economy while pledging to represent their constituents first and the administration second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
House
Capitol
New Jersey
New York
New England
Committee On Banking and Currency
Dalzell
Butler
Representative Wanger
Congress
Mahon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Huff
Mr. Sibley
Senate
Brown
Supreme Court
Adams
Willard Statue Unveiling Program Planned in February
A district W C T U executive meeting set plans for February 17 unveiling of Frances E Willard statue in Statuary Hall Capitol with national and state officers attending. About 1000 school children will march placing white carnations and ribbons, followed by a mass meeting at Metropolitan M E Church and a reception for visiting officers.
Two Ways In Breathing Difficulty and Heart Care Ad
A vintage medical ad explains that short rapid breath signals weak heart action during activity and promises Dr Miles New Heart Cure will strengthen heart nerves and muscles. It contrasts the right way with the wrong way, warning of fluttering palpitations and other serious symptoms.
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Miles
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Safe Cure for Heart Disease
A testimonial ad claims Dr Miles New Heart Cure cures heart disease with thousands testifying. A user from Bassett Wellington Ontario recounts surviving enlargement of the heart after taking the remedy. The ad offers a money back guarantee if the product fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Bassett
Wellington
Onia
Bottie
Catholic Indian Missions Funds Debate Reaches Senate Subcommittee
The Senate Indian Affairs subcommittee heard Rev. William H. Ketcham testify on using Indian trust funds for Catholic mission schools. Attorney General Moody’s memo supported presidential authority to disburse funds, with Roosevelt and McKinley involvement noted. Dr. E L Scharf rebutted Bard’s charges, arguingCatholic aims faced political opposition.
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Father Ketcham
Catholic Indian Missions
Senate
McKinley
William H. Ketcham
Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions
BE. L. Scharf
Moody
Roosevelt
Bishop Hare
Episcopal Church
Knox
Mr. Moody
United States
Congress
Russell
Hitchcock
White House
Cortelyou
Wilson
Payne
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Brlef
Department of Justice
Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
President Grant
Vic
West
The
Indiana Affairs
Morgan
Hoke Smith
Oklahoma
W. H. MooDy
Scharf
Bard
E. L. Scharf
California
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Schar
Dr. Scharf
Tel
Castro Due at Caracas in Ongoing Venezuela Talks
State Department reports President Castro will reach Caracas today after a tour abroad. Bowen has rejected an objectionable settlement proposal for American claims against Venezuela. Arbitration efforts stalled in Castro’s absence, with Bowen unable to advance instructions. The outcome hinges on Castro’s stance and willingness to negotiate.
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Bowen
State Department
Castro
Caracas
Venezuela
Charity Subscriptions Acknowledged By Relief Associations
The Citizens Relief Association treasurer John F. Wilkins lists numerous subscriptions for charity work from individuals and groups including Charles C. Glover, $50, National Park Seminary, $36, Myer Nordlinger, $2.50, and Julie Alyard, $10. Additional acknowledgments by Associated Charities treasurer John Joy Edson include Alexander Botkin, $5, Miss H. C. Woodward, $1, and several others. Also noted are the funeral of Maj. Alexander H. S. Davis and the installation of new officers for Gen. J. M. Schofield Garrison. An open meeting of the National Capital Dental Society is announced for this evening at Loyal Legion Hall.
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Mra
P. Miller
N. W. King
H.C. Deland
M. G. Cradford
I. Tittmann
O. @. Stealey
Steinem Brothers
Myer Nordlinger
John Joy Edson
Associated Charities
Alexander C. Botkin
Anna M. Kingan
Allen V. Reed
H. C. Woodward
M.C. K
Uelen
Tanner
Mins Roth Tanner
Z. L. Tanner
Frederick L. Transome
MH. Randall Webt
Adolpl Bowéler
Julie Alyard
National Capital Dental Society
National Capital Dental Society of
District of Columbia
Loyal Legion Rail
Tenth Street
Proclamation Promotes Dyspepsia Remedy by Grover Graham Co
An advertisement proclaims the GROVER GRAHAM DYSPEP SIA REMEDY cures indigestion and related stomach disorders with instant relief and a guaranteed permanent cure. It claims European use by Prof. McDermott and offers 23 cents to test the formula, directing readers to write to S. Grover Graham Co. in Newburgh and visit Affleck's Drug Store in Washington, D.C.
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Grover Graham
Grover Graham CO
Prof. McDermott
McDermott
Europe
S. Grover Graham Co
Newburgh
Affleck
Pennsylvania Avenue Nw
Washington, D
Army Orders Detailing Officers and Assignments
Military notices list leave extensions for Maj. Wilson Stamper and Maj. Edgar Mearns, multiple retirements and reassignments across departments, new postings for Captains Gallup Edwards Cole and others, and Marine Hospital and Naval officer movements. Notable: Lt Marble to Tokyo as naval attache, other detachments to Washington, San Francisco, and New York assignments.
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Wilson ¥. Stamper
Third Infantry
Edgar A. Mearns
John M. Moose
Seventh Cavalry
George W. Mathews
Fred H. Gallup
Artillery Corps
Ordnance Department
Louis
D. Rucker
Sixteenth Infantry
Georgia
Atlanta
Richard H. Williams
Fort Caswell
N. C
Fort Moultrie
B. C
Arthur M. Edwards
Haseen
Department of Dakota
San Francisco
Cal
Charles R. K
Paseed
M. K. Gwyn
H. McG. Robertson
Wade H. Frost
Baltimore
WW. Mullan
New York
N. Y
Stapleton
W. J. Linley
Linley
J. A. Moncure
Hoard
Marine Hospital
Revenue Cutter Service
W. G. Stimpson
J. M. Holt
Watto H. Frost
Virginia
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Eugene 4. Mullan
Maryland
A. C. Fraser
W. W. Bush
Wyoming
Marblehead
W. Gitta
Tokyo
Peking
Washington, D. C
Office of Naval Intelligence
F. Marble
the General Board
F. R. Payne
L. Mimee
Missouri
R. K. Smith
W. C. B. Means
Naval Hospital
Philadelphia
Naval and Marine
District Library Plans Seek Cooperation and Reserving System
The District Public Library invites cooperation with schools study clubs and lecture attendants to prepare topic lists and assist readers. It outlines temporary reserves for in demand non fiction and adult materials with one to two days notice. Teachers and patrons are asked to guide the reading room staff on study subjects to ensure equal access.
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Tdtrict
Reading room notices on book selection and volumes
A notice invites readers to inform the librarian by letter or telephone to prevent shelves from being depleted by those arriving early. The message stresses early notice helps all patrons access available volumes. Also reported is the death of First Lieutenant Morton L. Avery of the Philippine Scouts from acute septicemia after being wounded at Dolores River on January 10. He was born in Privania in 1874.
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Turer
Avery
Philippines
Kin
Philippine Division
Bumpus
Morton L. Avery
Philippine Scouts
Dolores River
Privania
Former Washingtonian Dies in Fort Bayard Accident
News arrives of the death by accident of John M. McMahon formerly of this city. He served with distinction in the Philippines and held a civil engineering post in the U S service. His March marriage to Miss Lillie M. Lusby was announced with invitations sent and the bridal party selected before the tragedy reached the bride.
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Fort Bayard
N. M
John M. McMahon
Fort Bay
Philippines
United States
Lillie M. Lusby
Trousseau
Cam-Plect
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Sante Fe
American Fuel Company
Bute
DR. Miles
Catholic Bureau
Father Betcham
Cabinet
Hare
Lutheran Synod
Wisconsin
Feather Ketcham
Hampton Institute
Alexander H. S. Davis
Alexander H. 8
Schofield Garrison Installation
J. M. Schofield
Regular Army and
Navy Union
Charles P. Daley
Joseph Klein
George W. Conner
John G. Maynard
Ss. J. Melchior
Florence Donahue
D. O. Drennan
Sale
Massachusetts Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Yankton
Newpark
Chicago
San Diego
Topeka
Ponce
Cincinnati
Monad- Tock
Brutus
Cavite
Saden
Leonidas
Hampton Roads
Lieut. Marble
Frank Marble
General Board of the Navy
Havana
Pedro Marias
Manuel Garcia LA Carolina
Cabanas
Henry Clay
United Cigar Stores Co
Pennsylvania Avenue
District Library Plans
Carter
Tee
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