Trade reform four Wilson antitrust bills unveiled
The four bills exposing President Wilson’s antitrust program were released by Chairman Clayton and Senator Newlands. They cover interstate trade commissions interlocking directorates Sherman law definitions and trade relations with a fifth bill based on the Adamson plan to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission. The group aims for quick action this session with hearings invited from business interests and a conference at the Capitol praised by Newlands Clayton and McReynolds.
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Principal features of new trust bills
Unlawful restraint of trade defined as an attempt to discriminate in price between purchasers of commodities with the purpose to injure or restroy a competitor. After two years from act approval no person shall be a director in more than one corporation in interstate or foreign commerce or any bank or trust company in the Fed eral reserve system. Violations punishable by a fine of 100 dollars a day or imprisonment. The terms trust or conspiracy in restraint of trade in the Sherman Act mean any agreement to prevent free competition in interstate or foreign commerce. Interstate trade commission to replace the bureau of corporations and assist business and government in preventing violators by aiding the Attorney General. Corporations must provide full information and have access to records.
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Trust Cure Radical Sees Reason for Yielding
Former Attorney General George W. Wickersham argues that Supreme Court decisions during Taft's era clarified the Sherman antitrust law and prompted the Wilson administration to seek broader definitions. He criticizes proposals to enumerate unlawful restraint methods as unnecessary and potentially harmful to the law's integrity.
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Baltimore Ex-Clerk Maynadier's Suspected Suicide at Speedway
Gustavus B. Maynadier of Baltimore, once with the U S Department of Agriculture, allegedly shot himself during a drunken spin in a taxicab after leaving cafes near G Street. Chauffeur Thomas Wright found the body. police traced Maynadier to his Baltimore wife and notes on department rolls confirm identity and death by self-inflicted gunshot.
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Yuan Honors Rockhill in Chinese civil service post
A St. Petersburg report cites a cable from the Russian Minister in Peking that Yuan Shih Kai has prevailed on former American minister W. W. Rockhill to accept a high post in the Chinese civil service. Rockhill, an old friend of Yuan, is viewed as antagonistic to Russia. George Ade urged for Senate race in Indiana. a Laporte dispatch notes Ade, a Progressive, may enter the bid to succeed Senator B. F. Shively with Indiana moving to a primary system next year. A separate notice: Atlantic City quarter car service via Pennsylvania Railroad Union Station Washington weekdays at 6:00 a.m. and returning.
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U S May Lose Embassy Home Over Property Change
The American embassy mansion in Paris has changed hands. John Jacob Ridgway of Philadelphia originally owned the property. The De Ganay family members sold the house for 350000 dollars, planning to live there, with future rents likely rising and possibly forcing ambassadors to relocate.
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Rebels Seize Cape Haitien and Fort Liberte
On January 22 the rebel army led by Gen Paul entered Cape Haitien with little resistance and took Fort Liberte after government troops abandoned the post. The garrison boarded the dispatch boats Pacifique and Nord Alexis and sailed toward Port au Prince as rebels moved into the north coast town.
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President to Take Only Baltimore Platform Matters
President Wilson announced will take up only issues listed in the Baltimore platform and will not back or urge any stock exchange bills not in that platform. He said active reserve board candidates must avoid manufactured endorsements, distinguishing them from sincere recommendations.
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No Decollete For Cardinal At Washington Dinner
A Washington dispatch reports no decollete gowns at the dinner in honor of Cardinal Gibbons hosted by the Misses Patten. Society leaders invited wore high cut evening gowns in deference to Cardinal Gibbons. Also advertises Baltimore and return rail fare on weekends via Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Taft's sympathy for Bryan at peace forum luncheon
Former President William H. Taft attended a luncheon by the International Peace Forum where Dr. John Wesley Hill reported progress in world peace. Taft joked about gaining sympathy for Bill Bryan, saying talk is needed to facilitate digestion and exercise the diaphragm and jaw. Oscar S. Straus and Seth Low were among guests.
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Legacy for Terrier: Boston Dog Receives Trust Fund
Boston, Jan 22 Pete, a Boston terrier, inherits 7300 dollars and a 1200 dollar yearly trust for his home. He has a willow basket bed and a dedicated table at the Crafts residence. A bib is worn at his neck as he is served tasty morsels.
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Dog Saves Him From Ram Bravery Earns Gold Collar
Special to The Washington Post from Wesson Mississippi Jan 22 a wealthy retired farmer John Mathis of Leaf Bank was injured yesterday when a ram attacked him in a field near his home His sheep dog saved him by driving off the ram If Mathis survives a movement urges awarding the dog a gold collar for bravery.
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Dog Dozes Robbers Loot Corona Clothing Store
Special to The Washington Post. In Corona early today thieves used a wagon to break a rear window at Joseph Cutler's clothing store at 10 Grand Avenue. Police estimate stolen clothing worth about $500. A bulldog slept through the incident and the robbery was not discovered until opening the shop.
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Bars Uniform Is Arrested For Discrimination
Frederick P. Wellflen, owner of a New York restaurant and dance hall, is held on $500 bail on charges of discrimination for refusing to let Albert Mullin, a sailor from the battleship North Dakota, dance in the venue. Naval authorities support the prosecution.
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Kidnap Girls in Auto Try to Run Down Police
New York detectives search for a black touring car believed carrying two young women who cried for help as the driver tried to strike two officers at eighth avenue and 13th street. Bullets were fired at tires. the car vanished after turning toward Manhattan avenue. Officers reported two license numbers with a disputed final digit.
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Ship Calls For Assistance Off Beaufort Bar
Red rockets fired from an unidentified vessel off Beaufort Bar tonight summoned the life-savers from the Macon station into action. A boat was dispatched to aid the ship, but by late hour no word had been received. The wind was moderate and the sea smooth.
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Blease Slurs Rage Jokes Telling of Crimes in Pardons Book
Gov Cole L Blease presents an 383 page official explanation of pardons pay rolls and sentence commutations from the past year. He discusses negro defendants horse trading and various crimes while defending clemency and recounting harsh prison treatment and alleged abuses. The document extends executive clemency to nearly 1,000 convicts.
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Wilson Bills and Taxicab Case Highlight Today’s Index
Index to today’s issue notes big changes by Wilson, Wickersham, and legislative topics including taxicab cases, suffrage disputes, and antitrust bills. Mentions of foreign notes, fertilizer innovation, and a range of political and legal items appear across sections.
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Bryan would be senator at Pickford dinner
Secretary of State Bryan spoke at the Pickford dinner Wednesday night revealing a lifelong goal to hold a seat in the United States Senate. Some guests interpreted his remarks as an aim to succeed Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska.
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Hanihara Named Adviser in Mexico to Aid Japanese Interests
Tokyo reports Masanao Hanihara secretary of the foreign office was sent to Mexico to assist Capt Moriyama of the Idzumo and protect Japanese residents. His selection reflects his deep knowledge of American politics and a tense Japan Mexico United States diplomatic triangle. Hanihara’s Mexico City assignment aims to safeguard nationals and monitor war-cloud tensions while keeping in touch with Moriyama.
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Brazilians kill Peruvians over frontier clash in Acre
In Acre territory a Peruvian detachment invaded a rubber plantation and killed a girl. Brazilian forces repulsed the Peruvians, with one officer, two NCOs, and eight privates dead. Dr Lauro Muller instructed the Brazilian minister in Lima to file a protest.
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Swedish Antarctic Expedition Planned for 1915 Start
Sweden's Antarctic committee plans a new expedition to the Antarctic regions, aiming to begin in autumn 1915 with an estimated cost of 72,300 dollars. Cal Frederick Hale, son of former Senator Eugene Hale, announces provisional candidacy for the Republican nomination in Maine's First District, contingent on party leaders' opinions.
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Japan says growing ties with world powers amid Mexico notes
Baron Makino declares Japan’s intimacy with treaty powers deepens and cites Britain's alliance as boosting China policy. He says Japan must protect its citizens in Mexico and will continue to do so despite risks, and outlines policy toward China and Russia. Washington signals no demand for reply to prior note and upholds friendly Japan relations.
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