Rate fight over differential freight rates across Atlantic ports
A PhiladelphiaBaltimore rate differential showdown dominates a two day Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. Vice President Thayer of the Pennsylvania Railroad argues that abolishing the differential would cut export traffic from Baltimore and Philadelphia, harm grain and lumber flows, and reduce ocean carrier competition. Testimony traces the impact on Midwest shippers and railroads, with officials urging fair, stable long haul pricing while the commission defends its past actions and discretion. Executive sessions will follow to review the evidence and consider next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer
The
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
North Atlantic
Norfolk
Newport News
New York
Boston
Philadelpha
Baltimore
Ry T
J. B. Thayer
Crowen
Sylvania Railroad
Pecelient Caldwell
and Western
Civiler Heebner
Philadelphia and Reading
H. T. Wickham
Chesapeake and Igo
Wiliam R. Corwine
Merchants’ Association of New York
N. B. Kelly
Stoner Transportation
Trades Philadelphia
C. R. Kendls
Central Elevator Company
Edgar J. Rich
Pe Vania Railroad
Philadelphia
Philadelp
Atlantic
Balimore
Baltt
A. E. Reynolds
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Robert Ramsey
John Steamship Line Itimore
C. H H. Tingley
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Grain Girl Association
S. Tannes
Fllnois
Grain Dealers’ National Association
J. W. Sale
Blatfton, Inc
Mid-le West
Ramsexv
Treasury
Elamiin
Hams
Ramsey
Wil Lumber
Cial
Pitta Company
Pe Ia Railroad
Interstate Canoneres Commission
Regulation of Rates Hearings Before House Committee
H T Newcomb representing the railroads told the House Communities on Interstate and Foreign Commerce that a year based rate might be unjustified by figures from other years. Representative Steenerson noted the bill’s court views on rate making and a Supreme Court ruling that fixing rates is a legislative function though delegable to a commission. Auld of the Chattanooga and St Louis Railway described reduced tariffs begun in November to take effect in February, saying reductions harm none and rely on competition. Haugen of Iowa affirmed Congress may legislate and fix rates as a duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Judson C. Clements
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northern Securities
House Committee
Clements
Hepburn
Raul
Bacon
HW. Cowan
Cowan
H. T. Newcomb
Washington
House
Steenerson
Minnet
Supreme Court
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Haugen
Iowa
Congress
Lumbermen Cheer President Over Rail Rate Reform
The Southwestern Lumbermen's Association in Kansas City cheered when President Roosevelt's name was mentioned regarding broader Interstate Commerce Commission powers. A resolution urged members to influence Congress to enact such legislation this session. The Jackson board of trade in Mississippi endorsed Roosevelt's freight rate regulation recommendations, while Colorado's General Assembly memorialized Congress in support of his railroad rate policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Southwestern Lumbermen’s Association
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jackson
Miss
Jackson Board of Trade
Mississippi
Denver
Colo
General Assembly of
Colorado
Congress
White House incident refutes race death by own action claim
Salem lawyer Hon John D H Gauss visited the White House and delivered a photograph showing Pierre Michaud and family of South Salem with the inscription No race death by own action here. President Roosevelt read the note, praised the family story, and ordered a photo and letter of acknowledgment sent to Mr Michaud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
John D. H. Gauss
Salem
Mass
Washington
Henry C. Gauss
Morton
White House
Gauss
Roosevelt
Pierre Michaud
South Salem
Michaud
CAPT ARCHER RETURNS AS PENSION BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT
Captain James W. Archer of Indiana, a Civil War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, is restored to the Pension Building superintendent post by Acting Commissioner J. L. Davenport, replacing George W. Barnes who moves to a desk. Archer aims to clean and sanitary the building before turning it over to the Inaugural Committee. Also noted is De Pieres Arizona Wonderland lecture at National Rites Armory Hall on Friday January 27 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Archer
Indiana
J. L. Davenport
Geo. W. Barnes
Capt. Archer
Arizona Wonderland
de Pieres
Hastern High School
National Rittes’ Armory Hall
Russia's forests and the drive to protect vast timberlands
John Callan O Lachlan surveys Russia's 900 million acre forest expanse constituting about one fifth of the land. He notes regional variation, the Taiga's harsh beauty and convict history, plus rising government efforts to regulate exploitation, plant new forests, and expand lumber exports to Germany, Britain and others while aiming to modernize methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callan Claughlin
Russia
St. Petersburg
Canala
A. Mela4rd
Caucasus
Vistula
Ekaterinoslav
Astrakan
Siberia
Germany
England
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Ministry of Agriculture and Domains
Subartic
Ural
Ural Mountains
White Sea
America
John Callan O'Laughlin
Indian Trust Funds to be Allotted to Individual Indians
The Board of Indian Commissioners prepared a bill for Congress to convert tribal trust funds, about 30 thousand dollars, into individual holdings crediting each Indian with his share while interest continues. The group also backed Gallinger’s amendment for 21 years of Aquor prohibition in Indian Territory statehood. Irrigation needs at Pima Reservation were discussed amid pumping plant plans. Barry Bulkley’s resignation as secretary of the Business Men’s Association was accepted. successor not yet chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Indian Commissioners
Congress
Gallinger
Indian Territory
Aise
Pima
Arizona
Bulkley
Barry Bulkley
Business Men‘’s Association
Garfield Memorial Hospital Faces Scrutiny Over Isolating Ward Funding
Health officer Dr Woodward declines approval of a 2000 deficiency request until Garfield Memorial Hospital provides a detailed accounting of private patient income used for isolating wards. He notes 130 cases July–Dec with 97 as private payers and urges a full statement of receipts expenditures and remaining funds before any action. Commissioner Macfarland approved the recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Woodward
Macfarland
Health Department
Auc
Biddle Fights Sowerbutts Over Northeast Street Narrowing
Engineer Commissioner Col Biddle defended policy of narrowing streets in Northeast Washington during a hearing with Sowerbutts of the Northeast Washington Citizens' Association. The association objected to limits on road widths, arguing narrowing would cripple the capital and hinder fire runs and streetcar plans. Local officials cited budget and utility concerns while noting possible later widening if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowerbutts
Northeast Washington Citizens’ Association
Washington
Sowerbutta
Col. Biddle
Macfarland
F. H. Tucker
Eighth
H Street
Seventh
Navy Yard
Maryland Avenue
Florida Avenue
Hastern High School
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capital Traction Company
A. H. F. Holsten
Snow and Ice Appropriation Passes in Congress
Congress approved a 5000 dollar joint resolution to fund snow and ice removal on Washington streets. The measure, urged by Appropriations Committee chair Hemenway, was adopted after a point of order by Kentucky's Gilbert. West ordered early work. Stidham prepared crews to clear crossings and gutters tonight. Separately, postal carrier rules delegates urged uniform city practices, but full standard rules could not be set. A street accident injured Mitchell Veney when a coal cart wheel ran over his chest, leaving bruises and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Hemenway
Committee On Appropriations
Gilbert
Kentucky
Senate
West
Congress
Supt. Stidham
Stidham
Engineer
Feil
Mitchell Veney
Twelfth
Veney
Bridge over Rock Creek at Q street debated
District Commissioners heard both sides on constructing a bridge at Q street over Rock Creek versus a culvert from Lyons Mill to below O Street. Georgetown and Washington representatives urged quick action with costs ranging from about 650000 to 4.5 million including contingencies. The Board of Trade backed the bridge and Commissioners pledged careful weighing of the arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Rock Creek
Lyon's Mill
Twenty-fifth Street
O Street
Georgetown
Washington
Fred L. Moore
Q Street
George A. King
Parking Commission
Moore
Q@ street
King
Macfarland
Thompson
Wing
Eculvert
Smith- Thompson, Jr
Douglass
Engineer Department
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Thompson Bridge
N Street
George E. Hamilton
King Land
Bundy
Committee On Parks
Typhoid Fever Diminishing in District Health Report
Winter cuts typhoid cases as health officer tallies 51 discharged last week with 3 deaths and only 5 new cases. District totals drop to 72 but stay double last year’s observations. Scarlet fever up by 4 cases, 14 premises under quarantine. Two smallpox cases at hospital. weekly deaths reach 138.
Rheumatism a Demon of Pain
A brief item notes a book containing information about rheumatism offered at no charge by physicians, reflecting a public health or medical advice angle.
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Ecessary
E P. Bacon
Interstate Commerce Law Convention
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Lumbermen
Finland
Indian Trust Funds
Garfield “Hospital
Wynne
Bridge and
Calvert
S. S
S.S.S
SWIFT
Atlanta, GA
Va. C
Gildersleeve
7Th & Feliz Sts
St. Joseph
M. L. Storm
Heurich
West 34
Heurich Brewing Co
Georges Corn
Bunion
A.s
Tolman Laundry Cor
Ofice
E St
PEROT
Nic
Bessie E-Ferris
Ors
Emerald Street
Madison
Wis
Houra
Regal
Cardus
Miss Ferris
Cardui
Emerald St
Wrs
Wisconsin
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