Hits at Pipe Lines Introduces Bill in House
Representative Jorept Lo Rhinock from across the river introduces a bill in the House to place long distance pipe lines under Interstate Commerce Commission control. The measure declares pipe lines common carriers, requiring reasonable rates and nondiscriminatory access for all producers, aiming to curb monopoly and reduce consumer costs.
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Shepmer
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House Chaplain Praises Washington in Prayer
A dramatic oration cites George Washington as the paragon of American virtue. The House, though in session, paused for reverent tribute to Washington's memory and to the republic's enduring ideals. Monuments and memory are extolled as wider than any tribute.
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Republic
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Torpedo Boat Brien Disabled En Route to New Orleans
The torpedo boat 0 Brien broke down yesterday due to a machinery accident while sailing from Key West to New Orleans. Towed to Pensacola by the flagship Tessas, injuries were reported as slight. The vessel will be detained in Florida for repairs, making her unavailable for Mata Gras festivities at New Orleans.
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Brien
New Orleans
Key West
Pensacola
Tessas
Navy Department
Florida
Matt
Umbrella Shed Favored at Union Station Over Segregated Roof
Railroad officials and architects urged the umbrella shed as the proper, healthier design for the new union station in Washington before the House District Committee. George E. Hamilton of the Baltimore and Ohio argued the umbrella shed best suits climate and station beauty, while Pennsylvania Railroad chief engineer Joseph G. Richards cited maintenance and passenger comfort concerns with closed sheds. B C Graham of Burnham & Graham supported architectural harmony with Capitol buildings, noting a single large shell should subordinate to nearby structures.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
House District Committee
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Pennsylvania Railroad
B. C . Graham
Burnham & Graham
Chicago
Pennsylvania Road
Richards
Delaware, Lackawanna
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Capitol
John A Logan
Washington
Madden
Pennsylvania
Citizenship of Michalek Questioned in House Elections Hearing
The House Committee on Elections No. 1 wrestled over who bears the burden of proof on naturalization for Representative Anthony Michalek of Chicago. Attorney Wolkerson argued Michalek’s early naturalizations may exist but papers were destroyed, while Samuel Altschuler for the protestants contended no proof exists Michalek was ever naturalized. The panel debated evidence from Chicago state courts versus federal records before adjourning preliminary testimony.
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Chicago
James R. Mann
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Alschuler
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Alschuler Astar
Cost of Isthmus Rails Cheaper Than U.S. Railroads
David W Ross of the Isthmian Canal Commission told the Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee that he bought from American mills for the Isthmus at $150 to $540 a ton less than U.S. railroad prices. He described bids for locomotives and cars, with American Locomotive Works winning due to nonconforming Lime Company engines. The auction faced keen competition and lower engine prices than in the U.S., and further testimony was scheduled for Shonts, Cromwell, and Chairman.
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Lamarino Works
American Locomotive Works
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Lime
Ross
Department
Shonts
Giorrow
William Nelson Cromwell
Submarine Cruiser To Be Placed In Water At Newport News
The Lanpen submarine cruiser built for inventor Simon Lake will be launched next Monday. A potential hitch may delay the move as the craft must be dragged from its shed to the water edge with no formal ceremony planned.
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Ros
Newport News
Simon Lake
States Review Rates Wisconsin Law Spurs Hepburn Bill Debate
Advocates push for judicial review of railroad rate orders with Wisconsin La Follette style precedents cited. Senators discuss Hepburn bill empowering or limiting courts, contrasting state commissions with federal oversight and potential political influences.
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Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Insurance probes urge remedial reforms and solvency note
A legislative committee reports the insurance department fails to curb extravagant practices in Mutual Life New York Life and Equitable Life cases. It proposes reforms including allowing mutual conversions limiting new business to 160 million annually banning political contributions and tightening policy valuations while preserving solvency and forbidding future cooperative or assessment company incorporations.
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Paris
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BH Harriman
Jacob H. Schiff
James Stillman
Odell
Mercantile Trust Company
Adler
Trast
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Hill
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Athel
Chained to a Corpse and the Dyspepsia Cure Exposed
A moralizing diatribe condemns the chaining of murder victims as a metaphor for modern guilt. An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming they ease indigestion, heartburn, and other stomach woes, costing 50 cents per package and available widely.
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Stuart
Proposals to Reform Insurance Company Practices Statewide
A legislative committee urges strict limits on life insurer investments, bans on syndicates, and requires disposal of prohibited stocks within five years. It calls for full public disclosure of lobbying spending, tightened penalties for false financial entries, and a cap on executive salaries. Public hearing set for March 9.
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Armstrong
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McKean
Second Operation For James W Alexander Reported
New York Feb 21 ex president of Equitable Life James W Alexander underwent a second operation at his home to supplement the initial surgery for stomach trouble. Doctors report the condition satisfactory with no dangerous symptoms and no further operations expected though the outcome remains serious as his son Henry M Alexander voices uncertainty. In New York Feb 22 the Truesdale committee special counsel resignations were announced from William Choate D Cady Hertick Bainbridge Colby and James B Dill. Greenfield Indiana Republicans renominated James E Watson for re election to Congress.
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Washington Post
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Truesdale
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Castoria warning over counterfeits from Chas. H. Fletcher
The caution urges vigilance in buying Castoria the genuine product seen by the black signature on the wrapper and red marks on the bottle. It warns of counterfeit child medicines and urges mothers to scrutinize medicines given to children while noting long-time trust by families.
Congressional Panel Probes Naval Academy Hazing
Five witnesses testified before the Congressional investigating committee in Annapolis led by the Navy discipline department, including Lieut Commander Burrell and midshipmen Garcelon Hays and Roberta, as officials pressed hazing questions. Two men, Sam Wilder and Hopkins Wilder, were acquitted in Tampa of murdering Oscar Brannen, who was killed while transporting melons near Plant City.
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Washington Post
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Arthur A. Garcelon
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Tampa
Fla
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