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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1907

Page

2

Harriman Control and Union Pacific Domination Examined

A government commission reports on Edward Harriman's Union Pacific influence, detailing consolidation across Pacific, Central Pacific, Southern Pacific, and connected lines. It cites stock acquisitions, debt levels, and reduced competition, with focus on transcontinental routes and trans-Pacific shipments.

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Harriman criticizes report as political, calls for fair law administration

In Arden, H. H. Harriman denounces an Interstate Commerce Commission report as a political document and personal pursuit. He attacks the secret prepublication handling, notes misstatements about his actions with Chicago and Alton, and outlines proposed legislation to limit railroad securities and prohibit control of parallel lines, urging stronger regulation of interstate railways.

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Magnate Attacks ICC Over Paper Previews Across Nation

A prominent magnate denounces the Interstate Commerce Commission for sending advance newspaper copies. He proclaims he can endure persecution better than the American people and says he will respond in due course.

Magnate Interstate Commerce Commission Waill

Railroads and fair finance promote safe investments

A discussion urges prudent accounting to prevent concealment of dividends and argues that established railways with good credit should avoid inflated securities. It calls for reasonable regulation to ensure safety and steady returns for investors, benefiting both railways and the public.

Lincoln stance against federal rail control echoes State rights

Lincoln July 18 railway commissioner Clarke jr. declares support for state authority over corporations, opposing Roosevelt era federalization. He aligns with Tudela Harmon of Cincinnati and others backing criminal prosecutions for corporation offenses while opposing broader federal expansion and creation of a national railroad regime. He supports one federal commissioner per state and favors prosecuting offending officials, but resists extending punishment to lower agents.

Lincoln Ear Clarke, Jr Tudela Harmon Cincinnati Glarke Willams Roosevelt Clarke Chatrman Winnett Railway Commission Federal Commission Genta Aigher

Rockefeller Post Office Battle Ends With Bay Pond Change

Post offices shift from the Rockefeller Bay Pond grounds to Brandon in Franklin County New York to serve sixty workers and residents on the estate. An inspector found Ludger Grenier is now Brandon postmaster ensuring mail delivery for those previously blocked from Bay Pond. The Bay Pond office will close, ending a long postal dispute over access and liberties.

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Sunday ball in Norfolk faces county ban clash

Spectators in Norfolk Virginia report another attempt to stage Sunday baseball in Norfolk or Lafayette Park amid past county authority blocks. The Norfolk State Leaguers were set to face a Newport News semi professional club but the Commonwealth Attorney Marshall states Sunday ball shall not be played in Norfolk County.

Laevellingios Norfolk Lafayette Park Norfolk County Notwide Norfolk and Lynch Burg Norfolk State Newport News Commonwealth Attorney Marshal

Weather Forecast From Atlantic Ahead of Week

Weather conditions report from Dept at Agrigaltun with Weather Bureau notes on rain showers and thunder in the South Atlantic and Gulf States. Temperatures described as warm in the Northeast and Lake regions with showers or thunderstorms expected Sunday into Monday. Winds variable along the Atlantic coast, with fresh southerly winds on the Gulf and Lower Lake regions. Local observations include specific temperatures, humidity, and sunshine hours, with an emphasis on unsettled conditions across the central and eastern U.S.

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Engineer Captain Morrow Named Assistant to Sorrow

Capt Morrow of Company H Second Battalion of Engineers is selected as assistant to Capt Jay Sorrow districts engineer for the vacancy created by Capt Vorrow's promotion. Gen Mackensie announced the choice. Capt Markham's company recently returned to Washington Barracks from Cuba. He is a New York native, class of February 1898 at West Point, with service in the United States, Cuba, and the Philippines.

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Freight Car Pool Fails as Railroads Withdraw

Chicago July 13 The American Freight Car Pool scheme, aimed at grouping surplus cars for nationwide use, is collapsing. The Chicago and Northwestern, Milwaukee and St Paul, and many major roads have withdrawn, several eastern and western lines likely to abandon the project. The pool failed to secure cars on loan at need and lacked power to compel adherence, hindering its core goal.

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