Pay for Idle Rail Mail Cars Under Scrutiny in 1908 Hearings
The piece analyzes government rail mail pay and the cost of operating two mail trains on the Pontiac to Seville line in Michigan. It notes the government pays about 58 percent of operating expenses, details car counts, reserve cars, and how reserve cars receive compensation. Shallenberger defends mail pay amid rail competition, cites Interstate Commerce Commission data, and discusses car quality and safety concerns.
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Michigan
Shallenberger
Ira E. Bennett
Ponti- le
Seville
Mich
United States
Pontiac
Cypress
Puse Atice
Washington
Fennaslania
New York Central
Burlington
Southern
Finney
Lyne
Grant
Minley
Mr. Shallenberger
Finley
Mr Shallenberger
Tne
Snapp
Printers 70 Go On A Toot To Save Steam At GPO
The Government Printing Office switches from a 30 second whistle to a brief toot to signal 4200 employees for start, lunch, resumption, and quitting. Nighttime signals also use the toot, aiming to save significant steam and costs. Statisticians estimate the economy from the new practice.
Hobo Steals Food From Tucker Pantry
A tired hobo entered Thomas W. Tucker's pantry at 45 New Jersey Avenue Southeast yesterday and took a Sunday dinner and other groceries. He left with two baskets containing eggs sugar wine preserves ham oatmeal and more, as police investigate the curious case.
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Thomas W. Tucker
New Jersey Avenue
Billy Patterson
Rheumatism Cure Claim By Blood Remedy
An ad asserts rheumatism only loosens its grip temporarily from lotions and liniments. It claims the root cause is an acid condition of the blood and promotes Hdod's Sarsa parila as a proven cure across thousands.
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Hdod
Patent attorney dies in hotel after ultimatum to die with companion
H Everett Ellis a 48 year old patent attorney living with a Watson family in Washington was found dead in a room at the American House on Pennsylvania avenue after telling William Hackett a carpenter Last words allegedly urged both to die together Ellis had been drinking for more than a week and an autopsy will determine cause of death Hackett is held at No 6 precinct as a coroner witness
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Telys
Post Office Department
Irwin
Sper «Nt
Shallenberger
House Committee On
Avenue Hotel
William Hackett
H. Everett Ellis
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ellis
Washington
Watson
Mr. Watson
Post
Hackett
No. 6
Ascrat Society
Washington Post
Washington Pos
DD. C
The
Dally
Sunday Post
Death of John B Stetson in Florida Winter Home
John B Stetson, famed milliner and founder of Stetson University, died in Deland Florida after apoplexy. He was 1830 born and became a major Philadelphia employer with 3500 workers. His widow survives with two sons and a married daughter.
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Deland
Fla
John B. Stetson
Philadelphia
Gillen
Stetson
University
Auditoriun
John B Stetson
Thiy City
Jie
Mr. Stetson
Fourth Street
Montgomery
John B Stetson University
Venezuelan envoy denies Brazil role in Pan American plan
Veloz Goiticoa, the Venezuelan chargé d affaires, says he took no part in selecting Brazil for the next Pan American conference and emphatically denies voting as alleged. He declined to comment on a rumored appointment of a new minister to Washington without instructions from Caracas.
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Veloz Goiticoa
Wuffaires
Caracas
Curacao
Brazil
Washington
Velez Golticoa
Evening dress rule sparks uproar at Waldorf-Astoria
New York travelers condemn Waldorf-Astoria head waiter for denying two well known men dining in the palm room due to lack of evening dress. Comment spreads to Washington as critics call the policy undemocratic and snobbish, with hotel owners urged to serve patrons in decency, not dress.
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New York
Washington
New Willard
Waldorf-Astoria, Jr
Dinmer
Waldorf-Astoria
H. de Courcey Torres
Frederick O. Beach
Europe
Delmonica’s
Sherry’s
Free America
Washington Girl's Fate In Fire Death in Pittsburg
The body of Bonnie Howard of Washington DC was identified in Pittsburg after fatally burning at 432 Third Avenue. Police suspect she intentionally set fire to her clothing. she had four prior close calls from open fireplaces. The 25 year old, educated and refined, died at the Homeopathic Hospital shortly after arrival. Her parents lived in Baltimore.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Homeopathic
Bonnie’ Howard
Washington, DC
Third Avenue
F. J. Silber
Baltimore
Miss Howard
Washington
Gist Street
Third Avenue House
Bessie Howard
Beach Inspector Killed in Railroad Accident
John F. Beach a government inspector of building construction from Lorton Valley Va was killed in a railroad accident. Beach had been convicted of assault with intent to kill for shooting Ernest Gichner at the Marine Barracks on September 9 1905. The trial before Justice Gould ended with a guilty verdict and a $2600 bond set for release pending sentence.
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Alexandria
John F. Beach
Lorton Valley
Beach
Ernest Gichner
Marine Barracks
Justice Gould
Gugner
Gould
Hospital Visit Reveals Aged Negro’s Indigestion Tale
An elderly Black man arrives at Emergency Hospital claiming gasric juice causes his stomach pain. He asks for a cure and explains in a boastful, humorous manner that indigestion is the issue, while hospital staff ponder a suitable prescription for his self-described indejection.
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Fifteenth Street
Ohio Avenue
Darkey
Saengerbund Concert Delights With Varied Performances
The Saengerbund presented its sixth musical entertainment last night, featuring seven numbers performed by Lillian M. Lewis, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Byram, and Messrs Morwell, Factor, Roderick, Brauner, and Lepper. Henry Kander conducted and accompanied at the piano, with his usual effective contributions. The remotely humorous Barber in Love was well received, Adolph Levi’s comical portrayal of a bold customer drawing particular applause.
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Lillian M. Lewis
William T. Reed
Frank Byram
Herndon Morwell
Harry Factor
Roland Roderick
Richard Brauner
Albert Lepper
Henry Kander
Barber
Adolph Levi
Surprised Doctor Illustrating the Effect of Food
Mrs H of Racine Wisconsin narrates overcoming serious stomach trouble using Grape Nuts. Small daily portions aided by doctor guidance and Postum Coffee restored her appetite and nerves. The testimonial cites Pontum Co Battle Creek Michigan and urges reading The Road to Wellville.
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Racine
Wis
Pontum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Peeper Nabbed After Weeks of Night Window Stares
Louis Ridgeway, 18, of 3232 Brightwood Ave NW, was arrested by Officer M. Poland at the Melrose flats 1243 Clifton St NW while peering into Clifton Street residents' bedrooms. Women on Clifton between Thirteenth and Fourteenth had reported late night face-to-window incidents for weeks. Husbands and brothers failed to catch him until last night. he will appear in court this morning.
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Louis Ridgeway
Brightwood Avenue
Melrose Flats
Clifton Street
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Wes
Divorce Congress Meets in New Willard for Uniform Law
Delegates from most states gather at the New Willard to urge Congress toward a uniform divorce law. Gov Pennypacker of Pennsylvania opens the proceedings, with sessions daily from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The gathering, funded by Pennsylvania and led by notable figures, signals a nationwide effort amid varying state statutes.
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Congress
New Willard
Washington
Macfarland
Gov Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Gov. Pennypacker
Keystone
Gov, Pennypacker
Union
South Carolina
Mississippi
Nevada
Glennon
Missouri
United States
Burnham
New Hampshire
E. W Huffeut
Cornell Law School
Washington Gladden
Ono
W. H. Hare
South Dakota
Gaillor
Tennessee
Hugh T. Miller
Indiana
George E. Gardner
Boston University
James M. Kirwin
St. Mary's Cathedral
Galveston
Tex
George Sutherland
Utah
Fanny Leake Cummina
J. A. van Orsdel
Wyoming
Weather conditions and forecasts from the Weather Bureau
Weather conditions show above seasonal averages with scattered snow and rain across regions. Forecasts indicate rain or snow Monday into Tuesday for Montana North Dakota Minnesota and the Northern Upper Lake region, with showers in the West Gulf and continued rain in California Oregon Washington Nevada Idaho and Montana. Winds vary by coast and lake region with generally fair weather Monday and Tuesday and warmer temperatures in the Lake region and Middle Atlantic states.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
South Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Texas
Oklahoma
California
Oregon
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
North Dakota
Minnesota
Upper Lake Region
West Gulf States
North Pacific
Central West
Lake Region
Miasivelopi
Atletic
Gulf
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
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Socilenberger
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Jakes
Lansburgh & Bro
Bolienne
Seventh Street
John G. Stetson
Bonnie” Howard
Hadde Gas
RIC
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Nineteenth Street Northest
Jordan
Carrie
Saengerbund
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Foster
Divorce Congress Today
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Bradbury Ideal
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Charles M. Stieff
Wm. Knahe & Co
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Pianoia Circeminating
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Vance
Waal
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