Court Holds Virginia Agency Functioned Legally but Jurisdiction Reserved
Richmond July 1 judge Pritchard ruled in the reduced railway fare case that the Virginia State Corporation Commission acted in a legislative capacity rather than a judicial one. The decision kept a restraining order on rate enforcement in place until a final hearing, and noted the case would be submitted to the U S Supreme Court for determination.
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Virginia Corporation Commission
Richmond
Ashevilly
N. C
JC Pritchard
United States
Virginia
North Carolina
Faustre
the United Erative
Virgina
Réil
Supreme Court of the
Robert B. Les
Arlngten
Circuit Court
Latter Statea
Verghna
Lee
Tm Circuit Cou
Supreme Court of
Curenty
Arington
Hugtina
Poe
Berger
Stats Corporation
Pia'nane Kowame
Beverly JT. Crump
Henry A. Stuart
Joseph Wizard
Lswm
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Statf Corporation Commission of
Court of Appeals of
Virginia Law Reig
Cor Mianion
Corporation Commission
Seston
Ite Acta
State Corporation Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Harriman Report Ready On Interstate Commerce Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission completed a report on the Harriman lines inquiry. It outlines how the probe began, what was found, and signals conclusions to be sent to Congress next session. Kellogg advised on possible prosecutions, but the commission declines comment on agreement. Franklin R. Lane helped prepare the report.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman Cay
Tly
Commission
Harriman
Sevalo
Frank B. Kelloxg
Commilexion
Kellore
Kellogx
Harringan
Kellogg
Hotelman
Ceramicson
Franklin R. Lane
Harriman Says Private Interests Can't Exploit Ship Prices
Washington dispatch reports Harriman allegedly claimed private parties cannot move U S goods by foreign ships within the United States. The Navy Director states coastwise laws prohibit such use and notes a 1890s act permits foreign charters for military needs, but only under strict limits and fair freight rates. The piece discusses current Navy charters of American vs foreign vessels to move coal and avoid higher costs.
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Washington
New York
Evening Post
Harriman
United States
Ita
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Navy Department
Pacffc
Versala
Sintea
Belossina
United Blatea
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Cad
Army
Ceme
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Horn
New Post Office Division Formed With Atlanta HQ
Postmaster Meyst announced a new inspection division to start August 1 with headquarters in Atlanta. It will cover Florida Georgia and South Carolina, Inspector Sutton of Missouri becomes Inspector in Charge. San Juan division to be abolished and attached to Washington division.
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Wsnerol Meyst
Postel Service
Allanta
Florida
Georgia
South Caroline
George N. Sutton
Missouri
San Juan
Porto Rico
Washington
Frank M. Hamlton
South Carolina
Chattanooga
Mississippi
New Orléans
Meyer
Serene of
Sespontaree
Former Actress Sues Earl in London Marriage Case
A former actress named Anna Hobimsan from Minneapolis sues Earl of Rosslyn over a marriage issue. The couple reportedly wed in London on March 31, 190%, marking the Earl’s second marriage after his first wife. Details are scarce due to OCR errors but the action centers on marital legitimacy and rights.
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Rosslyn
Anna Hobimsan
Minneapétia
London
French Protest Slows U S Trade Pact Prospect
State Department worries over French dissatisfaction with the tariff proposal conveyed by Ambassador Jusserand. Paris may see the 20 percent duty cut on a staple wine as too small a concession when Porto Rican coffee faces Europe‑bound markets. European demand and local Porto Rican growers loom large in the political calculations.
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State Department
Jusserand
Tari
America
France
Department
Frevich
Europe
United States
Brazil
Porto Rico
Indicted Rail Rebates Tied to Garden City Sugar Plant
United States grand jury charges the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe with granting rebates totaling 1400 to the United States Sugar and Land Company of Garden City Kansas. The 65 count indictment claims violations of federal law with potential fines up to 1 901 000. The case concerns rebates on building materials for the refinery erected in Garden City in 1895 and 1960 shipments, the Santa Fe defense argues the funds were a bonus rather than discriminatory rebates.
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Chicago
Atchison, Topske and Santa Fe
Hultroad
United Mates Sugar and Land Company
Garden City
Kang
Grand Jury
United States District Court
Twe
Santa Pe
Ths
TURN YACHT INTO SOUVENIRS.
Special to The Washington Fest at Hackensack New Jersey describes the 1874 yacht Hildegard built for the Prince of Wales later King Edward VII, purchased by Frank R. Long, and cut into souvenirs like walking sticks and collar boxes. A steering wheel adorns Hackensack Golf Club, while the Prince’s state room is saved for a local residence.
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Washington
Hackensack
N. J
Hildegard
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Frank R. Long
Edward
Ing
Hackens Track Golf Clan
Mr. Long
Colesbrook
Long
Pullman and Western Union Challenge Kansas Tax
Appeals filed in the Supreme Court by the Pullman Company and the Western Union Telegraph Company contest Kansas Bush law taxes on domestic business. The suit argues the tax burdens interstate commerce and is discriminatory. Telegram service within the Sunflower State and Pullman berth charges are disputed. dining car service is not fully banned.
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Supreme Court
Pullman Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Kensan Supreme Court
Telegraph Company
Kanaay
Western Union
Pullman
Kansas
Rvicen
Fire drill saves 1200 children at Hebrew Orphan Asylum
New York July 10 fire drill conducted daily at the Hebrew Orphan Asylum on Amsterdam Avenue saved 1200 children when a fire broke out. On cue, the youngsters marched out without panic. The blaze started in the laundry drying room and was extinguished with little property loss.
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New York
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Amsterdam Avenue
Mrs Newberry Entertains at Narragansett Pier Luncheon
Special to the Washington Fest from Narragansett Pier notes Mrs H Netberry wife of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy attended from Water Hill with her party for a luncheon at the Casino. Mr and Mrs F Duncan maker of New York joined. Several entertainments planned by cot agents for the week end. Mrs F Munroe Hopkins of Washington to host a tea on Friday. Mr and Mrs Isaac Kemble of Philadelphia and their daughter have leased a Kingston cottage for the summer. Robert F Snepard and Mr Weatcatt of Washington at the Imperial.
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Mary
Narragansett
Washington
E. Narragansett Pier
Narragansett To
Mra. Truman
H. Netberry
Navy
Wateh Hill
Gitte
Caalno
It. F
Donconmiaker
New York
F. Munroe Hopkins
Mia
Issac Kemble
Philadelphia
Imperial
Mia Kemble
Kingston Roz
Robert F. Snepard
Maxsaegh
Jus Weatcatt
Mine Fraud Indictment In Rostor-Colorado Copper Co
Frederick H. Colvin and Edwin A. Ecke indicted by a Federal grand jury on using the United States mail to promote a fraud as president and secretary of the Rostor Colorado Copper Company. They allegedly sold stock nationwide in a mine shaft deemed practically worthless.
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Chicago
Frederick H. Colvin
Edwin A. Ecke
Federal Grand Jury
United States Matie
Rostor-Coloreda Copper Company
Leutze Becomes Admiral at Washington Navy Yard
Eugene H C Leutze was advanced to captain and named commandant of the Washington Navy Yard He is slated for active Atlantic division duty under Rear Admiral Charles H Davis Leutze known in Washington society has long served the United States Navy since 1797 and commanded the Ta here since October 26 He has been active in social events and hosted gatherings at the yard Leutze had a debutante year noted in local circles.
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Eugene H. C. Leutze
Washington Navy Yard
Tethet
Leutze
Atlantic
Charles H. Davis
Augusta
Leutuets
Wall
Ogton
Pruselan
Admifral
United States
Sts
Navy
Columbia
Admrat
Washington Society
Thip Sear
Ordery
Ravel
Brar
J. H. Bands
RF. Nebel
B.D. Berlex
Misouri i Liewt
BR Frostman
Alck
P.M. Rite
Burgeon
J. T. Rannedy
Eg - Borges F.C. Holcomb
Trom
FM. Musson
Tomisuplouna
Surton
C. J. Wink
Commie
Trom Tone
H. J. Brown
Gynerel Sireke
Bisten Maring Corps
Boateram F. Milter
Rave Hellen School
Heepstel
Washington, D
Navy Board Urges Curriculum Reform At Naval Academy
A special naval board completed a report on conditions at the Naval Academy. It recommends consolidating departments, creating three heads of departments, and requiring a full four year course. It calls for state supervision of training schools, longer instructor tours, a new physical training department, and discipline based on line procedures rather than infractions. The Navy Department approved the report for President Oyster Bay.
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Special
Naval Board
Waval Academy
Navy Department
Aad
Oyster Bay
Mary Newberry
Richard Wainwright
Robert 8. Griffin
Laeut
Albert & Rev
Ibis
Ing Board
Menmer Agara
Ayres to Face Inquiry on Army Disability in New York
A board will meet at the Army Building in New York City on July 7 to examine Col. Charles G. Ayres for physical or mental disability with a view to retirement. The move aims to avoid court martial and a West Point scandal after Ayres and his wife publicly clashed with West Point officials over cadet attire and conduct.
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Army Building
New York
Weat Point
Ayres
Dow
Army
Mew
Fork City
Cal
Col. Ayres
Beloves
West Point
Col. Ayrad
Willem T. Tohnaton
Fittsenth Cavalry
Col
Menby
Mne
Medical Corps
BbUy Tr
Antias
Treaty-Agii
Caisson Launch At Norfolk Navy Yard Amid Dockyard Plans
The caisson for the men’s dry dock at the Norfolk Navy Yard was launched today, 115 feet long with a 20 foot beam and 40 feet depth, to be widened by ten feet. Navy officials hear Newport News Shipbuilding Company on engine choices for the Wwhten Wan battle ship contract. Captain Murdock takes command of Rhode Island. numerous naval officers receive orders, leaves, or promotions as ships move to various yards and stations.
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Dey Dock
Wabbington
Norfols
Norfolk Navy Yard
Newberry
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Miss Charlotte Walker to star in A Doll's House at Belasco Theater
Miss Charlotte Walker appears next Monday at the Belasco Theater in Ibsen's A Doll's House. The production features a leading role for Walker with a strong supporting company. The piece, praised by critics, follows a woman who sacrifices for her husband only to face his realization of her perceived flaws.
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Belacos Theater
Ibsen
Miss Walker
Belasco Theater
Arts
Fiske
Richard Mansfield
Isbel Barrymore
Mme. Naximove
New York
Nazimova
Nora
Mieg Walker
Mise Walker
Bke
Belmsco Theater
Edward Ellis
Belasco
Millereker
Inca
National Theater
Aborn Opera
Mi Moecker
Black Hussar
Aborn
Robert Lett
Grace Orr Myers
Barry Luckstone
Phil Branson
Harold Jake
Tile “Salinger
Edith Bradford
JQ. W. Phillips
Trixie Cadiz
New National
Builbecker
Estelle Wentworth
Zerlina
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