Gas Tax Measure Aims at Valuation of Gas Firms
Senator Gallinger moved a district committee bill amending the gas law to curb overcapitalization and require gas companies to file for valuation of property. The measure proposes limited dividends, a three-member appraisal board, and rights for capital stock adjustments tied to the valuation, with court proceedings to set valuations and ensure financial adjustments.
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Seaport News Bridge Case Before Supreme Court
The Seaport News legal brief covers the appeal of Seaport News against Chapman in a fraud related dispute over a title and investment scheme. The United States Court of Appeals discusses Seaport News v Chapman with details of district and circuit court proceedings and plans for a bridge project costing $3 million.
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Chapman
Ge Baege
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Seaport News Mek Company
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Moonshine Raids Hit Franklin County Front, Four Stills Destroyed
United States Internal Revenue officers raided the mountain section near Roanoke and Long Branch Church destroying four stills and locating fourteen active sites within miles of the border of Franklin and Patrick counties. Three men were arrested, including Leonia and Homer Rakes and Calvin Trail, as authorities describe a fortified moonshine network tied to a telephone alert system. Other notices report local deaths and regional court actions across Virginia, with a series of obituaries and legal items from Petersburg to Annapolis.
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United States Internal
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North Carolina
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Shooing Creek
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King Alfonso to witness Wright aeroplane fights in France
Madrid reports King Alfonso left for Villaviciosa to visit King Manuel of Portugal. On return he will go to San Sebastian then to Pau to view Wilbur Wrights aeroplane trials. The royal progress blends diplomacy with a aviation spectacle in Francoise territory.
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Manuel
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San Sebastian
Pau
Wilbur Wright
Large flower gift greets district official on birthday
Henry B. F. Macfarland president of the district commissioners marked his 48th birthday with a quiet day at work. A large basket of flowers from local government employees greeted him on arrival at the District building, with no formal celebration by the board. Later, officials visited his office to offer congratulations. He also handled duties as president of the board and organized plans for an Abraham Lincoln birthday celebration at the new Masonic Temple this afternoon at 3 30.
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New Masonic Temple
New York City Finances Seen as Strong Despite Panic
A Financial Chronicle notes New York city debt remains well secured by city bonds held by the Treasury and private investors. It contends that a panicky mood masks solid credit, with city bonds oversubscribed when sold and foreign buyers like France and England showing interest, as officials urge streamlined governance and faster treasury handling.
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Holland
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McKinley
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Williams' Room Lunched Aide to Run for State Seat
Special to The Washington Post reports Dawnon Williams of Rockville has formed intent to seek the Democratic nomination for state senate next summer. Though not formally announced, Williams plans to announce soon and is seen as a strong candidate due to youth, popular support, and family ties. He represents the county and practices law in Washington and Rockville, residing at Kensington, facing Senator Blair Lie in the bid.
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Aid
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Williamen
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Che
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Léservices
Bcuntere
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Yia
Willams Ides
Kensington
Washington
Street sweeper defies building permit rule for exit
A laborer attempted to leave the District building with a package without a permit, claiming ownership of the boots. The watchman confronted him after he spent time in the superintendent's office, insisting a permit was required to exit with belongings.
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Power
Memorial Meeting for Lincoln’s Champion John Bright
In Rochdale Lancashire a large memorial meeting at Rochdale Town Hall honored Abraham Lincoln and John Bright. John L Griffiths American consul at Liverpool delivered a centenary address. Speeches recalled Lincoln’s services and Bright’s support. Lincoln’s Gettysburg address was read and a resolution praised Lincoln’s character.
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Lincoln Externat
England
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Lancashire
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Liverpool
Lincoln
John Bright
Union
Great Britain
Ray Baker to Stay at Home After Convention Rebuttal
Special to The Washington Port Ingham county Republicans rejected Ray Stannard Baker editor and writer as a delegate to the Slide convention in Grand Rapids. Speakers cited letters criticizing Gov Warner during the Stade election. Baker was defeated by a large margin.
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Lancing
Mich
Ray Stannard Baker
Ingham County
Weather Summary From Mt Weather Va To Northwest Cold Wave Warning
Weather Bureau forecast reports a temperature drop of 20 degrees over eight thousand feet near Mt Weather Virginia. Upper winds remain strong with snow from the lake region eastward. cooler in New England and the Northwest, warmer in the upper lakes and central plains. Warnings include storm signals on the California coast and gold wave advisories in the upper Mississippi valley and surrounding regions. Forecasts call for generally fall conditions east of the Rockies with snow along the eastern slope Friday and variable coastal winds from New England to the Gulf Coast. Local report lists hourly temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine percentages for the day.
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DIES WHILE ACTING NURSE MRS RUCKETTS DIES IN WASHINGTON
Mrs Matilda Ricketts widow of Richard H Ricketts died yesterday morning at her daughter's home in Washington aged 74. While visiting to help nurse her grandchildren afflicted with scarlet fever she contracted grip and died. She leaves daughters Mrs John Bean of Washington Mrs Irene Grimes of California Mrs Thomas Davis of New Jersey Mrs Julian F Walters Mrs Howard Ward and Hiverett M L Prank and Forest Rickatts all in Maryland. Funeral at 11 am tomorrow from the family residence.
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Washington
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California
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New Jersey
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Maryland
Notice of Annual Meeting and Amendments at Washington Peat Company
Notice is given of an adjournment and annual stockholders meeting of The Washington Peat Company held Thursday March 11 1909 at 11 oclock in the morning at the Washington Fast Building Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington Ga. Trustees or directors to be elected for the ensuing year to consider pay amendments to the by laws and to transact any other business. By order of John R. McLean President Edward McLean Secretary.
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Edward McLean
No Choice for Senator in Deadlocked Ballot
Springfield Newfoundland and Labrador February 11. The legislature continued the deadlock in a joint ballot for United States senator. Hopkins led with 56 votes, Foss 14, Stringer 12, Shurtleff 12, Mason 3, McKinley 1, Lowden 1, John J. Mitchell 2, Sherman 2. Balloting will resume next Tuesday.
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Sherman
Tuna Window Gigls Company Seeks Reopening Under Old Scale
In Clarksburg West Virginia February 1 the Tuna Window Gigls Company issues a final notice to former workers who quit weeks ago offering to resume operations under the original pay scale or the Alliance scale If no reply is received by February 18 the firm will govern its affairs accordingly implying hiring of new workers unless former employees return to work.
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Would That Every Family Knew Its Value
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