Stirs the Railways Fear a Vigorous Campaign
The Interstate Commerce Commission is believed to hold facts suggesting a railroad combination restraining trade. President sympathetic to the push, and Mr Gillespie hints at a special House committee. Data show stock ownership and cross directorships among major lines, raising concerns of limited competition.
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T Dalzell Eneh
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Senate Committee On Interstate
Literstate Commerce Commission
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Railroads Face Scrutiny Over Rates and Stock Ties
Senator Kean questions Pennsylvania Railroad service while Mr. Clements defends public reliability and notes concerns about stock and bond affiliations. In Texas, Representative Stephens reintroduces a resolution seeking Interstate Commerce Commission data on railroad rates to determine possible discrimination.
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Calhoun Report to Congress on Venezuela Crisis Is Submitted
A special commission led by W J Calhoun has submitted its findings to President Roosevelt and Secretary of State on the United States Venezuela controversy, including the asphalt claims. The administration plans to send the report to Congress and seek its advice, with France also weighing its response as Algeciras conference drags on.
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Venezuela
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Senor Castro
France
Castro
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Toligny
Washington
France Abides Her Time In Venezuelan Crisis
Paris reports France will wait for developments in the Venezuelan problem. No immediate move expected unless sudden circumstances arise. Castro returns to Caracas to applause amid reports of growing dissatisfaction. Three French warships remain in the French West Indies with ammunition supplies. Also a note on Billiousness and kidney trouble with Electric Bitters advertised.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Trinidad
Castro
Washington
France
French West Indies
Markel Contract Fees At Issue In Isthmian Inquiry
The Isthmian Canal Commission chairman told a Senate Interoceanic Canals panel that Markel was paid 10745 dollars for expert food-conditions work on the Isthmus and that the contract was canceled by mutual consent after prices were deemed too high. Shonts described bid handling, minutes edits, and the role of the Panama Railroad in the arrangement amid cross-examination by Knox Simmons and Talliaferro.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Taft
Benson
Ross
Panama
United States Treasury
Markel
Morgan
Stevens
Board of Directors
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Wallace
Mdlinois Central
Magoon
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Hudgins & Dumas
New York
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Talliaferro
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Panama Railroad
Simmons
Market
Taliaferro
Knox
Senator Simmons
Hope
Alabama
Spain
William van Herne
Cuba
Robert Schwerin
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Senate
House
Pacific Mall
Schwerin
Roosevelt and Longworth Fly Aboard Manhattan to See Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse
President Roosevelt's daughter Miss Roosevelt and her fiancé Mr. Longworth traveled aboard the revenue cutter Manhattan and then the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grassy to reach Liberty Island. They proceeded ashore by sea ladder, avoiding formalities, and moved to the Goelet residence where gowns and hats for Miss Roosevelt were delivered. The couple then dined with the Gegiets and attended a theater, while club members prepared a wedding present and Longworth prepared to return to Washington tomorrow.
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Jim Bradley, Jr
Anchorage
Young Bradley
Countess de Champbrun
Liberty Island
Countess
Lackawanna Ferry
Bremen
Robert Goelet
Goelet House
South
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Gegiet
Countess de Chambrun
Harry Payne Whitney
Creighton Webb
Misses Mills
Lloyd Warren
Alphonso de Navarro
Madison Square Theater
Henry de Vries
Brook Club
Congressman Longworth
Wise M D Puts Cold Feet to Coal Quip
In a Chicago newspaper brief a sallow man asks the doctor for advice on cold feet. The M D replies with a punchline about buying a four ton coal load for two dollars, delivering a staccato joke about comfort and cost.
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Chicago News
M. D
Striving for pianos seals citywide vote fever
The Washington Post pianola piano contest draws crowds as organizations and individuals race for five Weber pianola pianos worth 1000 each. Clubs and societies including the Council of Jewish Women Canoe Club and Letter Carriers Relief Association vie by rallying votes, with Mildred Wallace and other candidates boosting efforts. Coupons appear on page two and winners determined at noon April 15.
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Joel Hillman
Council of Jewish Women
Milton J. Roseman
Issac Neuman
Hetty Abraham
Planos
Washington Canoe Club
Willard Fracker
Carl Stodder
W. B. Whipple
L. F. Weberbach
W. R. Garrett
John QO. la Gorce
W. F. Fletcher
P Street Northwest
Charles Gherwood
Alexandria
Mildred Wallace
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Wallace
Sanders and Stayman
Weber Pianola
Post
Magoon Meets President Over Isthmian Conditions
Gov. Magoon of the Canal Zone and American Minister to Panama called on the President to discuss isthmian conditions. The talks focused on sanitation progress and criticisms by Poultney Bigelow. Magoon noted no yellow fever cases in Panama for seventy three days and said work aims to improve conditions for white workers.
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Canal Zone
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Poultney Bigelow
Jamaica
Martinique
Wheeler deathbed episode starts with a question about firing
Special to The Washington Post reports Gen. Joe Wheeler, near death, asked when firing would begin. To humor him, a nurse said nine o'clock, then at 8 56 he used cotton to plug his ears, rested, and fell asleep, leaving observers puzzled by the action.
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Anti Cigarette Bill Passes Ohio Lower House
Cincinnati reports the anti cigarette bill passed the Ohio lower house this afternoon by 78 to 33. The measure bans buying selling and manufacturing of cigarettes and imposes heavy penalties for violations. Informants who report violations receive half the penalty.
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Cincinnati
Life Insurance Company of Virginia records 1905 gains
The Richmond Times Dispatch highlights the Life Insurance Company of Virginia annual statement showing admitted assets of 2 391 477 81 and a policyholder surplus of 435 356 85. Insurance in force reaches 49 021 276 with 404 408 policies, premium income up from prior year, and steady growth since inception. The editorial praises home enterprise, prudent management, and Southern thrift, congratulating Richmond leaders and the staff for 1905 and wishing prosperity for 1906.
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Plan Wheeler Memorial at Arlington Elicits Confederate Support
Miss Nannie Randolph Heth leads a push by the United Confederate Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy to erect a monument over General Joseph Wheeler’s gravesite at Arlington. The effort, backed by Heth, aims for a grand memorial on the slope near Lee’s home, with President Roosevelt meeting Camp A Wheeler’s Cavalry veterans and Bugler Bryan displaying the civil war relic cornet.
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Harry Heth
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Puts Him to Sleep From the Chicago News
Mrs Jones jokes about her husband’s ear for music and music at church. Mrs Smith counters that hers isn’t. The light humor reflects family quips about taste and listening.
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Chicago News
Mra Smith
Desaussure Trial Opens in Naval Academy Hazing Case
Annapolis Md Jan 30 The court martial at the Naval Academy began the trial of Richard L Desaussure of Charleston against whom hazing charges with seven specifications are brought. Midshipmen testifying said Desaussure forced them to stand on their heads. Desaussure asked Lieut Bookwalter to defend him. A second midshipman faces hazing charges after Desaussure’s case. The court president Capt Rees learned of a son’s death in a northern city and may adjourn sessions.
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C. P. Rees
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Annapolis
Army Orders Summary of Leaves andTransfers
Leaves of absence for Maj William P Hoxtorn from January 31 to February 2. Lieut Col Henry A Reed extended ten days. Maj Joseph Clarke, wargeom, three months. First Lieut William G Murchuson twenty days. Capt Jesse M Baker detailed to inspect artillery horses in Seattle replacing Capt Frank A Grant. Medical board adjourned to February 1506. Col Valery Havard to resume duties at Governors Island then return to city for board. Maj George R Cecil to report to San Juan Porto Rico. Robert F Ames relieved. First Lieut Philip Powers to Marinette to procure testimony. Col William M Wallace to Hot Springs for observation and treatment. Resignation of First Lieut Louis McL Hamilton effective February 7. Second Lieut Charles Durnett to Philippine Islands in early February. Contract Surgeon Samuel C Stanton to report to Department of the Lakes. Capt Kenneth Morton to inspect seacoast armament at Fort Bower, Fort McDowell, Fort Miley, Fort Mason, Fort Winfield Scott. Capt Willard D Newbill detailed to Subsistence Department and to Manus, Philippine Islands. First Lieut Laurence Halstead to Fort Springs for testimony. First Lieut Arthur F Halpin to Hot Springs for observation.
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Roger
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Joint Board of Medical Officers
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Philippines
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Bates Orders Transfers and Naval Movements
Major General J C Bates issues orders moving the Eleventh Cavalry first squadron from Fort Riley Kansas to Fort Des Moines Iowa and reallocates Second Cavalry squadrons including Manila to San Francisco then to West Assiniboine Montana Fort Snelling Minnesota and Fort Riley Kansas. Also notes Sixth Battalion Field Artillery and Second Infantry totaling 1012 enlisted and 41 officers arriving in San Francisco en route to the Philippines. Naval movements list ships sailing from Charleston to Port Royal Sound and other ports with duties, plus appointments in the navy and the death of Col Wells Willard U S A retired in Springfield Massachusetts.
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Philippines
Philippine Islands
Coast Defenses Report Finds New York Fortifications Adequate
The Taft Board report on coast defense and harbor fortifications, prepared under Roosevelt, is completed and will be submitted to Secretary Taft soon. It is not public yet but is understood to deem New York’s defenses nearly perfect with no major changes recommended.
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Duffield Receives Farewell in Coast and Geodetic Survey
Will Ward Duffield, chief of the Drawing and Engraving Division of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, resigns to become a civil and mining engineer in New York. A reception is held in his honor with most division staff present, and he receives a gold watch fob featuring a locket and engravings symbolizing the five sections: printing, photography, electrotyping, drawing, and engraving.
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Chewwine
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G@ Fitzgerald
L. Ladson
C H. Claud
New York Assembly Approves Banking Department Inquiry
Albany January action shows the New York Assembly approving by unanimous vote a concurrent resolution appointing a joint legislative committee to investigate the state banking department. The measure names former Senator Kilburn of Malone as superintendent and heads to the Senate for consideration.
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