Hepburn Bill and Federal Court Jurisdiction Clash
An open letter published in the Sun argues the Hepburn bill lacks legal machinery for federal court power. It cites Supreme Court limits on jurisdiction and warns that a single appellate tribunal would be overworked, risking delays, while Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission face complex duties and potential rate disputes.
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Supreme Court
Act of Congress—Commission
New York Sun
Publisiteel Vesterdas
Court of Review
Qorscon Uidt
JPR
Court of Competent
Tee Sa
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme: Court of the United States
Telport
Ch Fe
Pennsylvania
Lorber
Dallas
Anwever
Umut Sd MieGur
Albron
Seunsel
Litsworth
Botee
Hos
Congress
Av. J. Johnston
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Johnston
Fillman
Cooley
Coal operatos protest route regulation to ICC
A delegation of prominent coal operators from the West and Southwest met Senator Elkins to protest any route regulation giving rate powers to the Interstate Commerce Commission without court review. They warned Hepburn bill advances would mean demoralization and confiscation, citing a coalition of operators representing tens of millions in investment and tens of thousands of workers.
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West
Southwest
Elkins
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
House
Middle West
John B. Atkinson
Harlington
Hywel Davies
Lousville
T. Coleman du Pont
Wilmington
Del
T. J. Stephenson
Coal Creek
Tenn
A. M. Ogle
Indianapolis
Ind
G. CC
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Erie
Grape-Nuts Claims Health Glow For Family Use
A grateful wife credits Grape-Nuts for curing long standing indigestion and restoring health and energy. She notes her baby thrived on the cereal, which the husband praised as better than pie. The sponsor, Posium Co., Battle Creek, Mich, is mentioned along with a claim of improved digestion and happier family life.
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Lloy
Husband
Posium Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Leason
Talks of Philippine trip shows natives peaceful under American sovereignty
Representative Duncan B. McKinley told Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Bank Clerks that Filipinos generally live peaceably and accept conditions under U S sovereignty. He recalled an industrial parade in Manila and royal entertainment by the Sultan of Sulu. He noted little U S export trade last year and predicted reforms will make the Philippines a major Orient market as intelligent government and liberal laws take hold. Vocal solos by local artists accompanied the talk.
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Duncan BE. McKinley
Washington
American Institute of Banto
Philippines
Taft
McKinsey
Manila
Sulu
United States
Midith Stowell
Gertrude Smith
Amy Smith
Edward HE. Muth
Causes of the boycott in China and local notices
State Department reports on the 1905 boycott in China note student driven sentiment against the United States and merchant restraint by trade guilds while officials fear weakening the student influence. South China reports show no improvement and lingering ill effects would persist after removal. Also: Hiram Royal Arch Chapter elects officers, Customs Cutters' Association organized in Washington, Roosevelt invited to Northeastern Saengerfest, Gov. Carter to visit the United States for health reasons.
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State Department
China
United States
Renl
Thi
South
Russia's Grime List: Bombs and Violent Attacks Reported
The Official Messenger prints a weekly tally of violent political crimes across many cities including St. Petersburg Moscow and Sebastopol. It notes child offenders and bomb arrests while detailing revolutions in Vilna Berdicheff and Kharkoff amid a broader crackdown and troop movements.
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St. Petersburg
Sebastopo
Chouknin
Black Sea
Schusselburg Embankment
Moscow
Odessa
Kieft
Nizimi Novgorod
Vilna
Warsaw
Samara
Kursk
Sebastopol
Ikasun
Tiflis
Riga
King praises church army emigration plans for workers
The King expressed sympathy with the unemployed and praised the church army for furnishing work and supporting emigrants. He told Rev. Mr. Carlile to encourage the emigrants and wished them happiness from work, noting they will remain in his dominions and help the empire.
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Carlile
Hendricks Will Retire From State Insurance Post
Albany Feb 15 Francis Hendricks of Syracuse will not seek reappointment as State superintendent of insurance a post he has held since January 1900 Gov Higgins said Hendricks retirement stems from age and health He is seventy one and former term expired February 1 last with no announced successor or hearing on new appointment
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Albany
N. Y
Francis Hendricks
Syracuse
Roosevelt
Higgins
Hendricks
Castoria
New York
New York City
Balfour Urged To Fight For Seat Amid Tariff Reform Debate
London dispatch reports a meeting of the City Liberal Association to address former Prime Minister Balfour's tariff reform stance. A Unionist convention at Lansdowne House passed a resolution of confidence in Balfour as party leaders like Devonshire Chamberlain and Asquith weigh support and strategy for future elections.
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London
City Liberal Association
Balfour
Lansdowne House
Httie
Duke of Devonshire
Free Traders
Chamberlain
Duke of Devonshie
Campbell-Bannerman
Hachequer Asquith
Corruption Charges Hit French Insurance Law Delay
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies faced questions from Loque and Thierry about the slow enforcement of last year’s insurance law. They alleging American firms and officials sought unfair French advantages, while Premier Rouvier said the ambassador’s involvement concerned retroactivity only.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Messrs
Loque
Thierry
Rouvier
Public Printer Stillings praised for charity act
A local letter extols Public Printer Stillings for a discreet act of aid to a poor widow, recounting an incident where he reduced an office bill from three dollars after a man presented a bill. The writer cites several similar acts while noting Stillings’ public role and modernization efforts.
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Sillings
Government Printing Office
Stillings
Archduke Joseph Takes Eight Weeks Leave Over Hungary Situation
Vienna reports Archduke Joseph, amid the looming dissolution of the Hungarian chamber and a political interregnum, has ordered a cavalry regiment stationed at Budapest and asked for eight weeks’ leave to avoid involvement in any military steps against Hungary. The Emperor-King would not sanction a government on terms.
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Vienna
Archduke Joseph
Budapest
Hungary
Inquiry Opens Over Missing Giorgione Painting
Rome reports judicial authority was obtained to open an inquiry into the disappearance of Giorgione's Christ Bearing the Cross from Loschi Palace Vicenzi. The painting now sits in Mrs. John J Gardner's Boston collection, with prosecution unlikely after more than five years since transfer.
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Rome
Giorgione
Christ Bearing the
Cross
Loschi Palace
Vicenzi
John J Gardner
Boston
Mr Boo fraud case nets Washington electrician
Luther F. Butler of 239 Thirteenth Street NW was arrested by post office inspectors as Mr Boo for using influence to obtain government jobs. He allegedly collected 16 dollars in cash as a prepaid fee and promised appointments to electric crews, with letters signed Mr Boo found by investigators.
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Luther F. Butler
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Washington
Boo
Investigation Board Named for Governors Island Alcohol Inquiry
A board of officers is convened at Fort Jay to investigate alleged charges against John Donahue the post timer regarding involvement in the recent alcohol introduction at the Governors Island military prison. Capt. Frederick Perkins Capt. Evan M. Johnson and First Lieut. Walter H. Johnson of the Eighth Infantry constitute the panel.
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Fort Jay
John Donahue
Governors Island
Frederick Perkins
Evan M. Johnson
Walter H. Johnson
Eighth Infantry
King Edward Describes Hard Work And Sympathy For Unemployed
In London on February 14 King Edward told Reverend Wilson Carlile, head of the church army, during a Buckingham Palace audience that he often works twelve hours a day and knows the blessings of industry, expressing sympathy with the unemployed army.
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London
King Edward
Wilson Carlile
Church Army
Buckingham Palace
Matos rejects revolt claim amid unpatriotic concerns in Paris
In Paris Gen Matos who led Venezuela's last revolt against Castro denies plans to incite further unrest. He says it would be unpatriotic for Venezuelans to disturb the nation while foreign relations are unsettled and expects the Franco Venezuelan dispute to be settled without force. Also Prague reports the American consulate opens a commercial information department to boost trade. next Sunday's Post will feature a portrait souvenir of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth (Roosevelt) in a blue mat-ready print.
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Castro
Paris
Matos
Venezuela
M. Talgny
Prague
Bohemia
le Doux
Mis
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Man Held After Hearing Before U S Commissioner
Mr Boe and the man under arrest are identified by inspectors as the same person Butler pleaded not guilty before United States Commissioner Anson F Taylor yesterday afternoon. The hearing was not completed and will resume today at 2 o'clock. He was admitted to bail of 3000.
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Boe
Butler
Guslty
United States
Anson F. Taylor
Baltimore arrest linked to stolen goods case
Detective O'Brien, from Captain Boardman’s staff, aided Baltimore police in arresting Edward and Florence Casper for shipping stolen goods to Washington and selling them in second-hand stores. O’Hagen traced new goods arriving by freight, then O’Brien and local dealers followed to Baltimore, leading to the Caspers’ capture. The Caspers reside at 24 West Twenty fourth Street, Baltimore.
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Baltimore
O'Brien
Capt. Boardman
Edward
Florence Casper
O'Haen
Pumphrey
Weaver and Dougherty
Caspers
Washington
West Twenty-fourth Street
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