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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1912

Page

4

Supreme Court Upholds ICC Power Over Railroad Rates

The Supreme Court held that Interstate Commerce Commission orders on railroad rates are final on questions of fact and reviewable only for law or power. The Commerce Court may not enjoin or reassess the wisdom of the Commission's findings, which must be supported by substantial evidence.

Interstate Commerce Commission Commerce Court Unite States Supreme Court United States Circuit Court Circuit Courts Commission Commissions Supreme Courts

Maude Earl Sentenced for Shoplifting and Fines

Maude Earl was yesterday sentenced to 40 days in jail and fined 0 on five counts of shoplifting by Judge Pugh in the police court. She was reportedly arrested with her husband by central office detectives months ago. The husband had been sentenced and paroled by the same court two weeks earlier on related matters. Additional charges were proven but she was paroled on the recommendation of Assistant United States Attorney Ralph Guen.

Maude Earl Maude Earl Wan Pugh United Biunel United States Ralph Guen

Syrian gives UF infant to court for care

A man named Luheh Aboud, 124 Thirty slath street northwest, surrendered his one month old baby after funeral expenses of his wife. Judge DeLacy sent the infant to St Anns Infant Asylum for about two years, after which the father must prove his ability to care for the child.

Tecause Luheh Aboud Suan Slath Street DeLacy St Anns Infant Asylum

City Bulletin and Local Advertisements Flavor Mix

Local notices blend schedules, café offerings, and shop talk with scattered names. Mentioned are Burke and Anglin in fragmentary listings, vaudeville show times, and bakery bread promotions hinting milk content and home delivery. Brand names and venues appear alongside weather delays and beverage shortages in a chaotic early edition.

Contempt case against Gompers Mitchell Morrison outlined

Labor defense on 2008 recounts contempt proceedings against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. Prosecutors, before Justice Wright, read statements and extracts from alleged depositions while none of the defendants appeared in court. Evidence from James O Connell of the International Association of Machinists is expected to conclude the prosecution. The defense plans to begin in a few days.

Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison Meridean Federation of Labor Ir Wright James 0 Connell Internaonal Association of Machinists

One Hundred Years of Peace Celebration Planned for 1914

The United States and British realms prepare a world wide centenary marking 100 years since the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812. Senator Burton introduced a bill for a commission to oversee a $7,000,000 observance without compensation for members. The plan seeks grand national participation to showcase peace and U.S. prosperity.

Burton Ghent United States Great Britain Canada Australia Senate Burton Buying British Empire

Virginia To Claim Land Forty Acres Reclaimed From Rover

The piece notes a 40 acre land reclamation by the government forming river front property. It records a Republican committee meeting in this city with H P Dodge presiding, Jim Grose as secretary, and plans to hold a February 12 convention to select delegates, alternates, a presidential elector, five state executive members, and a district carman for the district.

Alout Repubican Lughth Virginia Rammel H P Dodge Prince William County Jim Grose Loudoun County Taft Chicago S Carman

Cuts in District Bill Marked by Land Claims Dispute

State Attorney General Samuel W Williams visited Alexandria with the legal team to push disputes over reclaimed land along the Potomac South River front. Virginia lawmakers and the House committee eyed substantial appropriations for district projects while warnings of broader cuts linger.

Washingtoon Post Alreal King Street Alexandria Vagmala United States District of Calumbia Potomac River Samuel W. Walliams Judge Wiliams Washington Martin Swan Virginia Williams House Charman Fitegerald Salanes Digthiet Mst Orde

Half Fares Bill Faces Hearing From District Rail Firms

Representatives Dyer and city groups push for half fare for schoolbound riders while street railway firms and the Board of Trade weigh in. Federation leaders plan to present at Friday’s House hearing as Congress weighs a nationwide adoption and local carriers prepare responses.

Representatve TL Dyer Missouri Achnol William McK Clayinn Federation of Citizens Associations Allan Davis Business Hien 80Th East Citizens Grath Parkview Takoma Paris T Ho Buir Anacosta Association Chamber of Commerce James Oyster King Washington Ailway and Electric Company Ham Board of Directors Frday Federation of Crtgens Associations Cooperaton Hamilton Proyeron King Owever JBL Ang Iis Congress Washington Ben Jobson Ertucky

Elopers Forgiven In Youthful Marriage At La Pilate

Parents of Charles Bradley opposed marriage to Miss Ald Pyans due to youth. The couple, aged 21 and 18, wed Tuesday at La Pilate. Friends gathered last night at the Roosevelt home on 213 1 street northeast to celebrate. Pennsylvania Society Elects Officers for coming year at 147 Pennsylvania Avenue. Charles Meier president and officers named. Informal reception planned next Monday.

Charles Bradley Ald Pyans Charles Hindler la Pilate Roosevelt Bradley Pnnsylvania Society Pennsylvania Soviet Pennsylvania Avenue Charles Meier T Lincoln Townsend Grst Col Tacob H Dewees James R Ash Willem B Cragg & 4 Daugherty George Emers Thomas R P Sehooley Dmid Fulton

Bar Association Officers Elected and DC banquet planned

Edward Ho Thomas was elected president of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia for the coming year. Other officers include William M Lewin fret vice president John Lewis Smith second vice president Edwin Duther Wilson secretary Charles Her again treasurer and directors F r Walter Brandenberg Frank J Hogan and Fulton Lewis. The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce held a special committee meeting last night and set its annual banquet for the evening of February f.

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