Missouri Declines Seizure of Merchants Bridge in Dispute
Secretary Taft rejects Missouri’s bid to take possession of the Merchants Bridge at St Louis, ruling no charter violation proven. He notes two constitutional questions, cites possible restraint of interstate commerce, and states the matter may require Justice Department action or grand jury inquiry.
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Taft
St. Louis
Missouri
Merchants
Mississippi River
St Louis
United States
Haya
Department of Justice
War Department
Grand Jury
District
Secretary of War
Augusta
Louis
Crow
Thas
Eads
Merchants’ Brides Company
Merchants’ Bridge Company
Dads Bridge Company
Terminal Railway Association
Eads Bridge
Juslus Walsh
Terminal Railroad Asso
Rural free delivery petitions rise as new routes planned
Postoffice reports show 4 708 new rural free delivery petitions pending, with 5 470 a year ago. Nearly all states add routes. Maine and New York near full coverage. Southern states push hardest for expansion with multiple petitions in Alabama Georgia North Carolina Virginia South Carolina and Texas.
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Cortelyou
Fle
Maine
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Arkansas
Texas
Missimeaippi
Ar- Kapasa
Smith Pleads Guilty On Smoke Violation At Lumber Mill
Thomas W. Smith, owner of a lumber mill at Second and streets northeast, was arraigned before Judge Kimball yesterday on a smoke law violation. He pleaded guilty and argued the law imposes hardship on business. Inspector Wollard, who filed the charges, was questioned about complaints. the judge cited Court of Appeals precedent that violations are nuisances without a complaint. The report also notes postmaster appointments and diplomatic postings, including Mr. Barrett's health-related leave and Bradley's promotion to consul general in Manchester.
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Thomas W. Smith
Second
Streets
Kimball
Kiimball
Court of Appeals
Tonkins
Cora Sweet
Rosamond
Mrs Tonkin
New York
Mr. Tonkin
Bretton Hall
Highty-sixth Street
Broadway
Oswego
Oawege
Tonkin
Head of the Bankers Elected Washington Banker’s Assn President
John Joy Edson was elected president of the Washington Bankers Association at its annual meeting on F Street. Retiring President A. K. Parris spoke of improved year results and proposed moving the meeting to December while detailing plans to entertain the American Bankers Association in Washington for its October convention.
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Parris
National Association
John Joy Edson
Washington Loan and ‘Trust Company
Washington Bankers’ Association
Bank Clerks’ Association
A. K. Parris
American Bankers’ Association
Washington
Incum Dent
Capt. Moore
Commercial National Bank
Na|ional
Citizens’ National
Mary
American Institute of Bank Clerks
Provisiona SF
The Minister of War and a Secret Message
Kretschmar, Moranis state, receives a mysterious courier from St Petersburg bearing a sealed letter. The missive demands a secret meeting to discuss important matters while tension rises at court over poison plots, traitors, and the fate of Lieut Mellizzona. Kretschmar contemplates trust, loyalty, and danger as he weighs his next move.
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Williams Kretachmar
Moranis Fe
Mellizsona
Morante
Suung
Pomea
Kwah Nara
Ian
Thasinid
Ted bin Mae
Atarion
Alster
Jais
Lova
Mulos
Pwer Pa Olet
Pallee
Kretschmar
Saan Ob
St. K Aetz
John Braithwaite
Oruurden
Mbriatf Braithwaite
Braithwaite
Loys
Braithwaites
Rupert
Secret Service
Zaleski
St. Petersburg
Adventure and Diplomacy in Morania Letter Mystery
A fragmentary tale recounts Kretschmar receiving a coded plea for a confidential rendezvous near Szegwies. The missive hints at a mission, danger, and a remembered line about a distant, dreamlike life, raising questions about Marion Bellinzona’s motive and the unknown sender’s identity. The scene blends intrigue with personal memory as telegraph delivery looms.
Bankers Election and Deepening Deposits in Washington
Members meet October meetings plan officers and committees. Norment Cox Mearns Smith and others elected to executive roles. Comptroller Ridgely notes deposits rise across twelve national banks and four trust companies plus savings banks, with loans keeping pace and total deposits surpassing 50 million.
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Washington
Washington National Banks and Trust Companies
Ridgely
Smposits
Theresa Rigen
National
Central
Bank of Washington
Columbia
Wash Loan & Trust
Enion
Washington Savings
Lecreane
Increasa
Riges National
Dear Aya
Farmara and Mech
Bus Central
TIS
Licola
Am Levy & Trust
Wanh Lown & Trust
Nat Safe Deposit
Ats
Voton Treat
Upton
Washington Savings Merchante
Secret meeting in ruins spurs perilous royal intrigue
Minister Kretschmar and Marion meet at the deserted St Branislaus mission near the Russian border after a perilous night long plan. He recalls a past escape from Moranta and hints at a dangerous revelation linked to his earlier enemies. The pair press on despite fear and the looming danger.
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Humbert
Hyrotadhmer
Kretschmar
Zeleski
Baedlak
Kretschmer
Secret Service
Kretachmar
Braithwaltss
Morania
Suegwicz
Toda
St. Branislaus
Marlon
Alex Peady
Credulous
Emi Kretschmar
Marion
Mademoiselle
Strakonete
Moranta
President Proclaims Lassen Peak Reserve Forest in California
President Roosevelt establishes Lassen Peak reserve in California covering nearly 900000 acres in the Northern Sierra Nevada with diverse timber including yellow pine and fir. Elevations range 3000 to 10400 feet. grazing rights for 125000 sheep and 10000 cattle preserved. Also notes Wichita forest reserve in Oklahoma becoming a game preserve suspending territorial game laws to protect quail and wild turkeys.
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Roosevelt
California
Lassen Peak
Sierra Nevada Range
Wichita Forest Reserve
Olahoma
Tribal tax controversy and White House visit notes
Secretary Hitchcock discussed tribal tax collection in Indian Territory with the President, facing court disputes and Muskogee mayor scrutiny under Curtis act authority. The President’s Little Rock visit is planned, with Logan Roots tour and a city luncheon. Diplomatic corps and Bonaparte Cabinet entry discussed. irrigation plans and West travel noted.
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Hitchcock
Indian Territory
United States Court of Appeals
Muskogee
Curtis
United States
Little Rock
Powell Clayton
Col
H. L. Remmel
Ark
New Orleans
Logan H. Roots
Board of Trade
Oswego Manufacturer Offers Reward After Extortion Threat
Oswego mill owner Mr Tonkin, a Grace Episcopal Church member and Oswego YMCA founder, said he would pay 50000 as a reward for the arrest of the man threatening to injure his daughter. The note demanded 0 000 and the assailant seized the child to force payment.
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New York
Prorence Hogeboom
Hudsonia
Seventy-ninth Street
Riverside Drive
Oswego
John Jay Tonkin
Rosamond
Tonkins
Tonkin
Ias
Mr. Tonkin
Oswexo
Grace Episcopal Church
Young Men's Christian Association
Togo Avenges Insults at Louis Minkbeiner Bar
Special to The Washington Post reports Louis Minkbeiner's Chambers Street saloon amid panhandler chaos. A white billy goat named Togo, given by Humpty Hanover, was released to chase away the crowd, upsetting the mob and injuring several panhandlers. Louis confronts the fallout while the tale shifts to political intrigue and threats surrounding hush money and a mysterious installation.
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Washington Post
New York
Andy Horn
Callahan
Park Row
Louis Minkbeiner
Chambers Street
the Row
Louis
Bouncer
Bill
Andy
Blinky
Toulet
Humpty
Hanover
Togo
Chambers
Admiral Marshan
Mike
Avenue C
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