Elkins Bill Aims to Reform Interstate Commerce Powers
The Elkins bill proposes to increase Interstate Commerce Commission membership to nine and grant it executive authority to curb unreasonable rates and rebates. It eliminates dangerous Hepburn provisions, avoids fixed mileage reallocations, and allows court actions to restrain unfair practices while preserving agricultural interests and open highway access. The measure would include mechanisms for rate correction, penalties, and court-backed enforcement without vesting broad discretionary power in the commission.
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Interstates Commerce | Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
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DIN
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Tta
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Topburn
Congress
Brooks Bill Shocks Committee Members Report
A committee meeting revealed astonishment among Hayman Fasnes and allies on the Appropriations Committee as Mines and Mining received a favorable report for Mr Brooks of Colorado to create a mines and mining commissioner. If enacted, it would add a bureau head, a clerk, several attendants, and other staff, altering the current bureau setup.
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Hayman Fasnes
Appropriations Committee
Saele
Brooks
Colorado
Mines and Mining
Mother and Child Emulsion Advertisement Claims
A vintage advertisement asserts that Scott's Emulsion benefits both mother and child, noting that nourishing two requires internal strength while overworked or luxury-lifestyle individuals may be weak. It promotes Scott & Bowne of New York as the source.
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Scott
WA Follette Scents Job in Sale of Indian Lands
Senate Indian affairs committee debates a bill to end government ties with the Five Civilized Tribes and votes on a coal lands sale provision. Allegations about railroads seeking control for a nominal sum surface as Senator La Follette presents facts supporting bids and leaseholder interests, while an amendment to empower presidential sale is debated.
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WA Follette Scents
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Five Civilized Tribes of Indian Territory
Tr Diang
la Collette
Dam bill remark shocks House visitors during adjournment
As the House adjourned, Mr Payne sought unanimous consent to reenroll a dam bill. He explained it had been lost en route from Capitol to the White House. A joke about another dam drew laughter and shocked gallery visitors who missed the explanation.
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Payne
Capitol
White House
Alexander
Mr Payne
Bill to Increase Small Paper Money Approved by House Panel
House Banking and Currency Committee ordered a favorable report on Mr Howler's bill to issue $5 and $10 gold certificates, retire $6 silver certificates, and issue $1 and $2 notes. The move aims to ease small bill shortages during the crop moving season.
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
Howler
Threat Against Packers Witnesses at Chicago Trial
Witnesses from Swift & Co and the Omaha based packing firm testified on how government information about the packing industry was requested and handled. Charles Swift said he spoke with Commissioner Garfield who said all evidence would stay confidential. Lawrence Carton described urging Durand to share facts and use an average from Swift and other packers, while Durand declined to commit future actions.
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Chicago Tech
Swift Company
Theudehy Packing Company
Omaha
Packers
Edward Cudahy
Charles H Swift
Swift & Co
Garfield
Lawrence A Carton
Swift & Go
Dirand
Durand
Jiurand
Himeself
Carton
Surind
Swift & UN
New Cadet for Alaska Prompts Territorial Equality
President appoints Daniel D Pullen of Skagway to a West Point cadetship, signaling Alaska's status as a full territory. Under West Point rules each territory gets one cadet, while naval appointments allow a midshipman for territorial delegates, a right Alaska has not held. The move is seen as progress in integrating the Northern region. The Associated Charities forms a compulsory education committee to push the pending bill and assist dependent women sending children to school. Members include Dr Emily Young O'Brien, William H Baldwin, F G Coldren, Mrs Henry T Rainey, Mrs Richard Wuamwright, Mrs Hillen Spence, Massey Rey, Ulysses G B Pierce, and Mrs Grace Porter Hopkins, with Miss Ta A Green as secretary. Southern Railway promotes Palm Limited winter service to Florida and other routes, with Washington departures at 6 55 p m on weekdays.
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Alaska
Daniel D Pullen
Skagway
West Point
Naval Academy
The
Associated Charities
Emily Young O'Brien
William H Baldwin
F G Coldren
Henry T. Rainey
Richard Wuamwright
Hillen Spence
Massey Rey Ulysses G B Pierce
Grace Porter Hopkins
Associated Chantlties
Proper Attire at Roosevelt Longworth Wedding Tested
Diplomatic corps weigh dress code for Miss Alice Roosevelt and Representative Nicholas Longworth wedding as guests decide whether to attend in frock coats or state uniforms. Washington buzz centers on White House security, guest lists, and ceremonial arrangements for the will be watched by many from abroad and locals alike.
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White House
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Diplomatic Corps
Annety
Baron von Hengelmuller
Baron Major Des Planches
Executive Mansion
Salema
Washington
Miss Roosevelt
Longworth
Father John's Medicine Claims Cure All Ailments
A fragment notes a claim of twenty five thousand dollars for a charity if proven false and recalls Father John O'Brien of Lowell Massachusetts praising a remedy called Father John's Medicine. It attributes strength building powers to treat colds and lung troubles, reflecting late nineteenth century health claims.
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John O'Brien
Lowell
Mass
Father John
Blended Whiskies and the History of Whisky
A historical excerpt discusses blending to reduce impurities in distillates and aid maturation. It cites Nettleton on distillation, describes diluting and decanting methods, and notes how rectification turns wine into whisky. The piece traces whisky etymology from aqua vitae to Usquebaugh and Iske water origins. It references U.S. v. 8 Barrels and Morewood’s history.
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U.S
Irfe
Gift from Colored Pupils Centerpiece for Roosevelt Wedding
New York on February 14 during a wedding gift from the pupils of the Colored Industrial Evening School roduces a handsome centerpiece. The Irish linen table piece features repousse and fanciful figures along the edge crafted by the embroidery class for Mrs. Misa ance Roosevelt as recipient.
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Dé Millieu
Repousse Aiver
New York
Misa Ance
Roosevelt
Colored Industrial Evening School
City
Submarine Torpedo Boats Porpoise and Shark Arrive for Tests
Newport Rhode Island February 1944 two submarine torpedo boats Porpoise and Shark have just arrived at the naval torpedo station from the Brooklyn Navy Yard. They will undergo the most extensive and costly endurance and practice program for their class. The tests begin with endurance trials in Narragansett Bay and at sea, followed by torpedo firing submerged work and night drills near forts to evade searchlights under the direction of Commander Albert Cleaves.
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Newport R
Porpoise
Shark
Naval Torpedo Station
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Narragansett Bay
Albert Cleaves
No funds for maneuvers called off by naval board
Newport R I Feb 14 Naval officers report joint army and navy maneuvers planned for this summer are largely abandoned due to lack of funds. The joint board rejected the idea, citing prohibitive costs including an estimated $500,000 for transporting units to Georgia.
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Newport
Army and Navy
Army and Navy Board
Georgia
Cartoonist Homer Davenport to Lecture at Columbia Theater
Homer Davenport, famed artist, will perform lightning sketches and share quaint stories at a Columbia Theater matinee tomorrow. The event is to feature statesmen and prominent Americans caricatured by Davenport, with Maj Pond's reminiscences and praise from Washington friends highlighting Davenport's eloquence and playful genius.
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Homer Davenport
Columbia Theater
Davenport
Maj Pond
Washington
Decision Favors Board On School Sectarian Status
Comptroller Tracewell issued a ruling that the Board of Children's Guardians should determine which schools are sectarian. The board may allocate funds under the law to adjudged sectarian institutions, and the decision declares the board itself the sole judge of sectarian status.
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Comptrall Tracewell
Board of Childrens Guardians
Bord
Cuticura Remedies Heal Infant Eczema Case
Mrs. Alex Weeks Jr reports severe infant eczema on her seventeen month old baby weighing thirty seven pounds. After using Cuticura Soap and Resolvent the child began to mend and flesh returned. Neighbors corroborate the statement from Newburgh New York dated September 7.
Cuticura Remedies Endorsement for Skin Diseases
An 1905 testimonial from Alice F Broll of Gorefield West Virginia praises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for dandruff pimples and eczema. The ad touts Complete External and Internal Treatment for all humors, listing prices and how to order from druggists.
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Alice F Broll
Gorefield, Hardy Co
W. Va
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