Rate Law Enforcement Plans by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission will meet to lay groundwork for enforcing the rate law with the enlarged commission’s final conclusions postponed until appointments are made. The act becomes effective in August, with bookkeeping forms and accounts to be standardized by Prof. King. Salaries for current commissioners rise to 10000 yearly, and the commission’s size will grow to seven members by presidential appointments. A forthcoming oil inquiry hearing is scheduled but deemed of limited immediate significance.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Enlarged Commission
King
Knapp
Clements
Oyater Bay
Sact
Messrs
Knion
Cockiel
Pronty
Franklin Lane
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
James S. Harlan
Mr. Knapp
Washington defense plans echo Tokyo fortifications
The government considers building an artificial island between Capes Henry and Charles to defend Washington from invasion. Brig. Gen. John P. Story, on leave in Japan, studies foreign fortifications as a model for American schemes including long guns at Cape Henry and Cape Charles and a central island position in the Chesapeake channel.
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Yese
Japan
General Board For
Gmia Capes
Capes
Cape Henry
Cape Charles
Sandy Fook
Cape Unaris
Naval Reserve Death List Five
Investigation into a dingy capsizing yesterday of seven Wiinola naval reserve members shows five drowned. The revised dead list includes Anthony J. Capodice Ralph Hees E M O Carroll Svaeph Pimes and Robert E Schram. Only Pimes body was recovered.
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Naval Reserve
Chicago
Wiinola Naval Reserves
Anthony J. Capodice
Ralph Hees
E. M. O'Carroll
Svaeph Pimes
Robert E. Schram
Pimes
Philadelphia finds evidence insufficient in McNichol case
July 3 report from a Pye expert counsel concludes there is not enough evidence to criminally prosecute D. J. McNichol & Co. for municipal contracts including the filtration plant. John W. Hill faced conspiracy charges but was acquitted. expert commission headed by Maj. Cassius E. Gillette cited disputed profits, claiming city overpayments potentially exceeding five million dollars though officials dispute the amount.
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Philadelphia
Zalngt
D. J. McNichol & Co
John W. Hill
Bureau of
Expert Commission
Maj
Cassius E. Gillecte
McNichol & Co
McNichol
Ely
American Soldier Praised for Build in War Department Review
English tailor Mr Winter arrives in New York after ten days in Philadelphia shops and declares the American soldier has the best build and bearing in the world. He notes Americans are not as beefy as Britons but are smarter and better fitted, with minor uniform tweaks to improve fit while preserving existing styles. Officer uniforms may cost from 100 to 1000 dollars, depending on adjustments suggested.
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War Department
America
England
New York
Philadelphia
Winter
Tommy Atking
Tno
Germany
France
Winser
New Naturalization Division to Guide Officers of Bureau
The Bureau of Naturalization begins September 27 under the Department of Commerce and Labor. Richard K. Campbell will head the division with a staff including Jerome Shear and Merton A. Sturnes. The unit will notify states, print forms, and prepare regulations for officials as the new naturalization law takes effect. Naturalization under existing law ends September 27, with a 90 day grace before petitions can be granted under the new act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bureau of Immigration
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
Retary Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Division of Naturalization
Sirgent
Richard K. Campbell
Virginia
Jerome €. Shear
Mi Hgan
Merton A. Sturnes
Michigan
Divill
Willard Bullaiog
United States
A Baby's Taste Guides to Grape-Nuts Nutrition
A minister recounts a two year three month old boy who refused cornmeal and insisted on Grape-Nuts breakfast. He enjoyed it and the piece argues Grape-Nuts provides bones and nerve-nerve center support. Advertises the cereal as wholesome and widely sold through trade channels.
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Kent
Cergal Co. Ltd
Buttle Creek
Mich
National Banks Thrive as 470 New Charters Start Fiscal Year
Comptroller reports 470 national banks organized in the year ending June 20 with total capital of 84,205,800. Banks in Western and Southern states show strongest growth. 6,107 national banking associations existed with 833,073,775 authorized capital and total circulating notes of 567,112,860. Failures totaled 15, with 1,565,000 in capital, dividends paid to creditors varied. New territories Oklahoma and Indian Territory show rapid banking establishment with 25 banks and 7,841,000 capital.
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United States
Sux Coe
Banking Associationa
National Banka
New England
Middle States
Weatan States
Pacific States
Harall
Porto Rico
Oklahame
Indiana Territory
Texas
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Tim
Iriple
Ohio
Town
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
New York
Indiana
Revenue Gutters Transfer Bancroft to Revenue Cutter Service
Secretary Bonaparte turned over the gunboat Bancroft to the Revenue Cutter Service under new law. The Oriole, once the Dale, was also placed with the service by the Navy Department after recently serving Maryland naval militia. Government receipts and expenditures show internal revenue at 636 666 dollars and customs at 1 561 401 dollars, with total expenditures 2 250 000. The Marine Band will perform at the White House at six, following the Engineer Band's concert at Johnson Park last night.
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Bonaparte
Bancroft
Dale
Navy Department
Maryland Naval Militia
White House
Marine
Engineer
Jomciary Park
Elysee Palace Visit Receives Longworths and McCormicks
At the Elysee Palace to day, President Fallieres and Madame Pallieres welcomed Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Longworth. The formal visit lasted about thirty minutes as the party was shown through salons and gardens. Mr. and Mrs. Longworth will be hosted at dinner by BL and Madame Fallieres on Monday night.
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Longworth
Fallieras
Mme. Pallieres
Elysee Palace
Nicholas Longworth
McCormick
Mme. Faltieres
Santo Domingo Expects Dominican Exhibit at Jamestown
Three Dominican representatives arrived in Norfolk to honor Jamestown Exposition officers and then planned a trip to Washington to push a Dominican building and a tropical display. The party includes Frederick Vellasjez finance official Emilio Joubert and Fabio Pralig.
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Norfolk
Sory
Dominican Republic
Jamestown
Washington
Frederick Vellasquez
Santo Domingo
Emilio C. Joubert
United States
Fabio Pralig
New York
Secretary to Inspect Chicago Packing Houses Under New Law
Official notice to railroads and meat concerns announces enforcement of the meat inspection law starting October 1. Secretary Wilson, with Dr. Melvin, will visit Chicago packing houses for a personal inspection as inspectors are recruited from veterinarians and experienced butchers.
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Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Chicago
Agricultural Department
Wilson
Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Iaw
Meantone
Liviservice Commission
To Be Policeman Jamestown Tercentenary Exposition Plans
The Jamestown Tercentenary Exposition will feature the Poorhont4s Guard under Captain Henry W. Cartpenter of the United States Marine Corps at Norfolk. New organization memberships with good pay will be offered to veterans honorably discharged from the Navy or Marine Corps, in service until November 39, 1907. A fraud order was issued against Alton D. Cantrillo Milton G. Preston Mrs Carrie Baxter and Mrs Minnie H Perrin after a flood of mail tied to those names followed newspaper ads. The Sheridan transport sails for Manila carrying $11,000,000 in currency and a shipment of silver guarded by Lieutenant Tarlton and thirty First Infantry soldiers, described as a bank Tol valued at.
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Jamestown
Post-office Department
Agaist Alton
D. Cantrillo
Milton G. Preston
Carrie’ Baxter
Minnie H. Perrin
Manila
San Francisco
Ransport Sheridan
Philippines
Tarlton
First ‘Infantry
Indian Parents to Select Schools in Wisconsin
Superior Wis July 6 Bishop Shinner returns from Washington reports President Roosevelt said Indian children may attend any school chosen by parents. Government agent at promoción Odana had ruled otherwise and claimed sole authority over the children.
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Superior
Wis
Bishop Shinner
Washington
Roosevelt
Odanah
Venezuela Celebrates Castro Return and Resumption of Power
Festivities mark General Cipriano Castro's return to Caracas and formal resumption of executive authority after a three month retreat at La Victoria. A two day national holiday includes arches, salvos, fireworks, a grand ball, and church service. The government plans to press for immediate settlement of pending American claims through the U S minister in Caracas.
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Ministry of Internal Relations
Cipriano Castro
Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Federal
Plaza Bolivar
Feders Palace
National Pantheon
Simon Bodvar
Gen. Gastro
Andes
la Victoria
Tocere
Farewell to Harrington at Norfolk Navy Yard
Admiral Parnell F. Harrington was publicly bid farewell by thousands of Navy Yard workers as he relinquished command. Rear Admiral Berry relieved Harrington, who retired June 6, and the ceremony was described as unprecedented in the American navy.
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Navy Yard
Sperial
Washington Post
Norfolk
Parnell F. Harrington
Norfolk, Navy Yard
Rede
Py Pi Harrington
Walker
Nationc Wavy Yard
Ert'm. Berry
Pensacola
Hartington
Norfolk' Navy Yard
Army Orders and Naval Movements Amid Global Deployments
Military notices list numerous officers and staff transfers across forts and posts in the United States, including Fort Monroe, Fort Meade, and the Philippines theater. Highlights include Maj. Charles M. C. Gandy assigned to new duties, Maj. Beverlyne Dunz to Philadelphia for powder factory construction, and Lt. Col. Turner directing post construction at Bolas Barracks, with general reassignments affecting the Ninth Cavalry and Inspectors General. Also reported are Chief of Staff Gen. J. F. Bell resuming duties, ship arrivals and sailings at Newport, Bremerton, and Annapolis, and new naval officer orders including A. G. Berry to command the Tenyesaee and Robertson to senior engineer officer.
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Thomas
Jones
Malcolm Young
Ong Wroath
Fort
Monroe
James Reli
Sapogant
Medical Department
Army
Toronto
British Ameaiees Association
Charles MC. Gandy
Tury Hyalene
United States Military
Beverlyne Dunz
Philadelphia
John M
Porto Rico
Fort Meade
Oak
Bia Present
James B. Erwin
Wisth Cavalry
Oly
Fii
Inspector General's Department
John ‘J. Gretham
Ninth’ Cavalry
Erwin
Fon | Francisco
Ail
Ordnance Departement
Providence
F. L
Jon
Navy Yard League Jnland July 42 1908 General Staff Board
Assistant Surgeon C E Ryder to the navy yard Jaston Masa. A board of high ranking officers met at the War Department to select officers for detail to the general staff of the army to fill existing and prospective vacancies. The board includes Lieut Gen Corbin Brig Gen Bell Brig Gen Wint Brig Gen Barry and Brig Gen Duvall. Gen Corbin was accompanied by Lieut Col J A Peon, his military secretary.
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Navy Yard
Jnland, Pa
C. E. Ryder
Jaston, Masa
War Department
General Staff of
Army
H. ©. Corbin
St. Louis
Theodore J. Wint
Department of the Missouri
Omaha
T. H. Barry
Army War Courge Board
W. P. Duvall
Atlanta
Corbin
Washington
Co. J. A. "Peon
Navy pays tribute to crewmen who rescued shipmate
The Secretary of the Navy awarded letters of commendation to Van Kelly and William Stenner of the United States ship Columbia for gallant, selfless rescue at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. On May 25 in calm conditions at anchor Kelly leapt overboard to aid seaman Turgeos who had fallen unconscious, with Stenner assisting to save the man.
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Secretary of the Navy
van Kelly
William “Stenner
United States
Columbia
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
United ‘States Naval ‘Station
J. ‘Turgeos
Land
78 Army Officers Named to Engineer Corps Cadets Assigned
War Department announces 78 West Point graduates appointed as second lieutenants in Infantry and Engineer Corps. Names include several cadet graduates such as De Armond, Gillespie, Huntley, Kellogs Reckrat, Manchester, Palot, Sedewick Pratt, and many others across multiple regiments. Details list varied surnames with noted ranks and corps assignments.
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War, Department
West Point
Willlam’- Athert
Tobnson
Semea
Josephus Laving
Frederick Blundon Downing
James Byer
Bradkhaw
But] McParland
Joseph Andrey’ Gréen
Avedander Garland Pendiston
John Cleves Henieton
Harold Wood Huntley
Walter Merantelle
Wilhelm
Baward "Wale
Wiariek
Walter Baward Donahue
Alexander Garfield
Gillespie
Bae Wit DeLana ‘Salth
John’ Sedewick' Pratt
Infantry
Acchur
Dean’ Minick
Charles Alexay
Paul'Revere
Manchester
Byard Sneday
Bally Box
Marten’ Heil Shale
Matt Sneight Magigen
Willam Edward Lane
I Fret
Alden Cook
George Gorton Bartlett
Henry ‘Black Clagett
Clyde Rush ‘Abraham
Harry Albert ‘Selivaba
John Conndit -Aiail
George Hards Paine
Bona
Allister
Robingon
Bane Edward ‘DeRusey
Fae Engelman Turner
Philly Mathews
Herbert’ Jacob
Ralph
Allen Jones
Calvert
Devenport
Eoraca
Flatchat'Spurein
Robertamphell
Howard Kendall Daniel
Sohaliz
Wallant -Watth
Cevatry
Richard Coke Burleson
Jonathan May
Witawights Frevollel
Death notice of Lieut Brereton from Manila cable
Cable reports the death of Lieut Tally Médee Brereton of the Second Infantry in Manila. It states it is believed the officer died from the effects of drinking to excess, though there is uncertainty about the cause.
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Dex
Manila
Tallymédee
H.brereton
Second Infantry
Visible cotton supply shows drop from last year totals
Secretary Hester’s report on the visible cotton supply indicates 1,128,000 bales this week, down from 4,318,196 last year and 8,146,66 last week. The global distribution lists afloat and held in Britain and Europe at 1,477,000, with Asia and the United States contributing smaller amounts and year over year declines overall.
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Hester
New Orleans
Ter
Wworld
Cotter
Brazil
In &I
Great Britain
Europe
India
United States
Curb Brokers Move to New Jersey Side of Market
Analysts report a group of low-priced mining stock specialists will relocate from New York to New Jersey, declaring they begin operations Monday. The shift follows a revised stock tax law mandating 2 cents per share tax on all selling transactions, regardless of par value.
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New Jersey
New York
Standpatters Battle Over Tariff Tariff for Revenue Only Debate
In a lively mock congress at Washington University Hall, Democrats and Republicans spar over tariff policy. The standpatters, led by Kennedy, defend tariffs while opponents argue for free-market effects and labor costs. A follow-up bill proposes a whipping post in DC for wife beating and petit larceny.
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Capitol
George Washington ‘University
Fifteenth
University Congress
Messenger Boys
Alexander Jackson
Andrew Hamilton
FL R. Fravel
Virginia
Tike
Cation
A. Christengen
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F. E. Barrett
Congress
District of Columbia
J. T. Kennedy
Keystone
J. M. Graves
Missour
M. Ross
Tennessee
A. H. Hindman
Pennsylvania
R. F. Able
A. M. Peeples
South Carolina
F. D. Gooden
Massachusetts
Sid A. Christensen
L. Cohen
Wisconsin
T. W." Bullock
4. C.shepherd
B. H. Barndollar
Harvie Jordan Denies Rumor of Resignation as Southern Cotton Leader
Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, denies rumors of his resignation. He states the publication is unauthorized and he'll continue in office for his term, preparing for a strong campaign to maintain good prices. The article also notes the Post-Office Department authorized 75 additional carriers for New York City.
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Southern Cotton ‘Association
Aflante
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton’ Association
New York
Post-Oomics Department
New York City
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