Federal Charter Bill Demands Drastic Provisions for Corporations
A federal bill to regulate interstate and international commerce would bar any US or foreign corporation from owning stock in another, restrict banking powers, and impose charter forfeiture for anti competitive behavior. It sets charter alteration by Congress, requires annual financials, requires US citizen directors, defines stock payment in cash or property, and outlines penalties, receivers, and taxes on corporate capitalization.
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United States
Con- Tenn
Wickersham
Taft
United
Commission
Commissioner of Corporations
Nz Nt
Rey
Pleads for Miners Safety After Cherry Mine Disaster
JF Callyrath of the American mining congress urges stronger safety measures in response to the Cherry mine disaster that reported 30 dead. He warns the industry must confront shock in Colorado where another explosion killed two more and intensified calls for reform.
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JF Callyrrath Secretami
American
United States urged to regulate coal mine safety now
A call for federal action to inspect mines and conduct scientific research into disaster causes stems from a dread over mounting deaths and injuries. The House passed a bill funding a national bureau of mines inquiry, with supporters arguing states have failed to manage safety and that federal oversight is essential to protect workers and families.
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United
Bureau of Mines
House
Senate
Meyer in a Dilemma over Capps and Rogers Careers
Secretary Meyer faces a clash with two bureau chiefs Capps and Rogers over naval reorganization plans. If removed as bureau heads they would keep their ranks but lose the admiralty status tied to their offices, risking court-martial only for actual removal. The dispute centers on staff officers' precedence and the balance of merit versus seniority in a reshaped Navy structure.
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Gener
Rogers
House Naval Committee
Meyer
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
Department
Capps
Bureau of Construction
Bureaua
Mexer
Lana
Defends Maj Wildam Richardson Charade of Integrity
Edward Clark in Washington defends Maj Wildam Richardson against lobbying charges. He cites the War Department’s trust in Richardson, praising his 3 years of unblemished army service and the courage shown at age 18 in defense of a comrade. February 6.
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Wildam Richardson
USA
Congress
Maj Richardson
War Department
Man Richardson
Wildy P Richardson
Californians Delegate at Ebbitt on Hidalgo Treaty Anniversary
Members of the California State Association gathered at the Ebbitt Long On the sixty second anniversary of the Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty The event featured a paper on the treaties by A J Boxer and banjo performances by George C Furbeshaw and Percy T Lewd A resolution condemned Senator Frank P Flint’s plan to decline reelection and was adopted Attendees included Mrs Charles W Otla and a list of named participants and spouses
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California State Association
Ebbitt
Guadalupe Hidalgo
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
OQ Donoghue
J Boxer
George C Furbeshaw
Percy T
Frank P Flint
Senate
Charles W Otla
I'D Chew
Wiliam M King A J
Boser
Marie | Smith de
C M Gearheart
Huse Harry Lawreis
William Holmes
Elkins W F Golden
B. H Bose
Amaitin
Louise Kenady-Haore
Fioneane
Edward Olemon
C Fe Macauley
Riggs Nathan
Hearing on Sabath bill would require all workers to be paid annuities
A House committee hearing on Representative Sabath's bill would extend liability for injuries across interstate rail and steamship firms and postal service. It would base compensation on prior earnings, pay as annuities, and create a Federal Commission of Injury Awards with three members at $6,000 yearly. The measure aims to overturn employer liability law and reshape personal injury indemnity nationwide.
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House
Sabath
iUnofs
Congress
Rallanas
England
Germany
Roosevelt
Taftalzg
Moon
Pennsylvania
jud/clary committee
R Sapatts
United States
Federal Commission of
Descendants Count For Mrs Morris Of Sand Gap Kentucky
Mrs Jane Morris of Sand Gap Jackson County Kentucky is % years old and has 58 descendants living. Her family spans five generations with 891 great grandchildren expected from 118 grandchildren, including 48 great great grandchildren. Her daughter Sallis Morris Sparks has 16 children.
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Washington Post
Berlh K
Jane Morris
Sand Gap
Jackson County
Morris
Kentucky
Beira
Inter
Sallis Morrs-Sparks
Princeton Gift Controversy Divides Wilson West over Procter Grant
Princeton reports William Cooper Procter has withdrawn a 6100000 gift for a graduate college. Officials neither confirm nor deny withdrawal while trustees delay final decision. President Wilson and Dean West disagree on administration and location of the college as a special committee prepares a report for Thursday adjourned meeting.
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Princeton
William Cooper Procter
Cincinnati
Princeton Universit
Procter
Andrew F West
Woodrow Wilson
Wey
Warlanes
Bean West
Proctr
Bandit raid on Missouri Pacific train near Pittsburg
Sheriff’s posse hunted for highwaymen who robbed a tramcar full of passengers five miles east of Pittsburg, Kansas. Four men were implicated. the bandits rode into the Sinns west of Cornell after the holdup. Obstacles include many deserted mines and hidden suspects. W J Underwood of Elkhart, Ind, reported loss of a 5 and 4 watch. A woman passenger identified one robber.
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Sheriff's
Missouri Pacific
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Cornell Sbtation
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Cornell
W J Underwood
Elkhart
Ind
Dwight summons Republicans to noon House meeting
Dwight urges Republicans to be present when the House reconvenes to deter insurgents amid a looming internal struggle. The warning hints at potential moves if the rules committee is enlarged, as regulars seek to keep supporters in attendance throughout the session.
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House
House of Representates
Dwight
Clark Heart
Ykewlne
Mitchief
Committee On Rules
Cold Wave Heads East as Thermometer Hits 812 Degrees
The weather bulletin warns of an early week with below average temperatures across the eastern United States, with freezing conditions in Gulf states and Florida. A midwest northwest storm will bring general precipitation from the Mississippi Valley eastward and snow in northern states, followed by a colder trend.
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Attam/Ordeal
Weather Bureau
United States
Gulf States
Florida
Middle West
Atlantic Coast
Miasiasippi
Weather ‘Bureau
Pero
Inflammatory Kidney Disease Affects Thousands in 19th Century
A fragmented report discusses kidney ailments known as Bright's disease and kidney trouble. It mentions estimates of deaths and patients, naming figures around 62 000 and 64 000, and cites Dr. Benny Srna and Washington correspondents as figures seeking medical guidance during a period of medical debate and reform.
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Tom Kinley
Thenz
Bright
Fulton
Washington
Benny Srna
Evolution of the New Orleans carnival traditions and pageants
The article traces Mardi Gras origins in New Orleans from 1807, detailing the rise of open air parades and masked balls led by the Mystic Krewe of Comus in 1851, followed by the Twelfth Night Revelers and other krewes. It notes Rex's daytime pageants, private club traditions, and the immense cultural and economic impact drawing about 100000 visitors and millions in revenue.
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Salle d'Orleans
Old City
New Orleans
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Leens
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Maral Gins
Alevis
Trench Opera House
Chess
Io Mack
Atlanteans
Mythrag
Nea
Comus
Momus
Ori Maucy
Winnie Davis
Miles Davis
Celativa
Hex
Sociecen
Louisiana
B. A Wikatrom
New York
Gadeon River
Father
NO SUFFRAGE COLOR LINE MEETS MOUNT GILVET CHURCH
Mrs Belmont and fellow suffragette leaders visit Mount Gilvet Baptist Church in New York to urge political equality, inviting Negro women to join the suffrage effort. Notables present include Mrs Henry Villard and Ella Hawley Crossett. discussions emphasize freedom, equality, and action through the ballot.
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Sboefal
Washington Post
New York
St . Belmont
Mount Qilvet Baptist Church
I Lj Moorman
Negro Womema Business League
Belmont
Political Equality Association
Henry Villard
Ella Hawley Crossett
New York State Womens Suffrage Association
Willard
Wiliam Lioyd Garrison
Mra Crossett
Isinte Association
New York State
Woman candidate for New Hampshire governor announced
Mrs Marilla M Ricker a Dover lawyer and suffrage activist declares candidacy for the governorship of New Hampshire. While in California she announces the bid and notes she was among the first women to attempt to vote in the state, citing taxation without representation as her protest against paying taxes without a vote.
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Dover
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Marilla M Ricker
New Hampshire
Ricker
California
Government reforms described at Secular League meeting
George H Shibley, president of the Peoples Rule League of America, said 120 states abolished delegate party conventions for direct nominations and electing party committeemen. He cited four states adopting direct Senate nomination voting and pledged lawmakers, plus multiple states with initiative, referendum, and recall reforms.
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Secular League
Psthlan Temple
George H Shibley
Peoples Rule League of America
New
Humpshire
Michigan
California
Nevada
Idaho
Hve
United States Senate
Evada
Arkansas
Shibley
Iowa
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Kansas
Missssippi
Massachusetts
Haverhill
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Night Birda
Corson
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Stuart Barnes
Bay Seals Totey Academy
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Lena Rivers
Thomas E Shea
Rapertaire
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