District Utilities Oversight Bill Introduced in Senate
A new DC public utility regulation bill shifts powers from the Interstate Commerce Commission to a District utilities commission. It defines public utilities broadly, requires reasonable service and charges, permits liens, mandates physical valuations and audits, and imposes penalties up to 1000 dollars plus fines. The measure, referred to the District committee, anticipates hearings.
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Briefs From the Capitol in Washington
Representative Lewis of Maryland introduces a bill to add express companies to the post office system, aiming to cut rates on parcel delivery and extend rural service. Prof Henry W Elliott testifies on Pribilof seal herd declines, urging a 15 year closed season with fewer than 2000 breeding females left. Senator Gallinger refiles a bill to incorporate the Rockefeller Foundation under government charter for broad humanitarian aims. A bill by Representative Littleton proposes a permanent tariff board appointed by the President to aid Congress. Socialist Victor Berger seeks to tax Speaker Cannon’s official automobile. the car remains unused in a garage and Berger proposes using it for the District of Columbia committee.
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Southern Presbyterian appoints Fredericksburg College officials
The assembly committee of the Southern Presbyterian Church has appointed Prof S W Somerville of Fredericksburg as President of Fredericksburg College for the ensuing year. Dr Jon. Barney and Rev J H Henderike, both of Fredericksburg, join the faculty.
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Cold Storage Promises Safe Furs in Improved Compartments
Advertises fur storage service with absolute safety and perfect condition in upgraded cold storage. Claims reasonable charges and secure handling.
Senate debate on direct election of senators and treaty actions
The Senate discussed direct election of senators by popular vote and voted to refer the Nicaragua treaty refunding foreign sector payments to committees. The finance committee advanced the Canadian reciprocity pact with no recommendation as adjournment occurred until Monday. Principal speakers included Murdoch and Mann opposing the tarief bill, Brantley supporting it.
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District in Congress Amends District Insurance and Schools
Bills in Congress propose amending the District code to address a court ruling affecting local insurance companies and to define health, accident, and death benefit firms. Provisions include plans for two district high schools, extension of streets, a new highway plan around Rock Creek Park, and removing Lot 53 from a real estate restriction. Also introduces public utilities regulation and an inebriate asylum plan.
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Murdock Attacks Wool Tariff as Worsteds Profit Tool
Representative Victor Murdock denounces the 40 percent duty on worsted cloths as protection for the so called worsted trust claiming it lowers quality and raises prices while enriching the corporation. He cites stock manipulation large capital and profits and accuses the tariff of aiding the trust with a joker in raw wool classification and another in yarn duties. Republican Leader Mann counters that the bill would fail to meet revenue while harming the industry. Representative Brantley supports passage.
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Taft Urges Nicaragua Debt Treaty and Honduran Pact
President Taft transmitted the Nicaragua debt refunding treaty to the Senate urging immediate action and peaceful Central American relations near the canal. Senator Bacon attacked dollar diplomacy, warning treaties would let the United States intervene, control Latin budgets and even seize customs duties if ratified.
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Foster asks delay in Boxer indemnity inquiry
John W. Foster, acting for the Ward claim, urged the House committee on State Department expenditures to postpone the 1862 Boxer indemnity fund case until fall. The claim totals about 360000 dollars, with Foster’s fees near 180000. The committee said it could not promise action but would investigate when it sees fit.
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London Bank Suspends at High Holborn
The Birkbeck Bank in High Holborn suspended payment after a run last fall. Directors estimate a deficiency around 3,100 to 3,730,000 pounds versus total facilities of 43,380,910. A receiver named Lloyd George finances was appointed as officers cited the bank’s suspension. Depositors gathered outside in anxious scenes as deposits fell by about 15 million pounds previously.
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Mexico Quake Death Toll Rises Across Nation
Reported from Mexico City on June 8 says the quake killed at least 150 nationwide with 738 dead in Mexico City police tallies. Ocotlan and Tonala in Jalisco report heavy casualties, Colima area suffered cathedral damage, while Conima volcano Activity is deemed unrelated by meteorology officials. No American deaths or injuries reported to the State Department. Movements of ocean steamers follow notices.
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Warship Yorktown Crew Honored for Rescue at Sea
Panama reports official gratitude from Foreign Minister Boyd to American Charge Andrews for the Yorktown crew’s humane rescue after the Tahboga wreck off the Panama coast. A silver service is being arranged for Captain Anderson upon Yorktown’s return from Nicaragua within days.
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Belgian Cabinet Resigns as School Bill Sparks Split
Brussels June 8 1908 The cabinet of M Schellaert resigned after a stormy chamber session over the ministerial school bill. Liberals and socialists charged favoritism to the church. King Albert asked President Cooreman to form a new cabinet, but he declined the task.
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Carnovan and Other Stories in The Monthly Magazine Section
June Gouverneur Morris opens with Carnovan blending mystery mysticism and romance. Maxwell’s Guess aims to amuse and challenge with a clever problem. Grace Sartwell Mason contributes April a breezy outdoor romance with motorboat adventures. plus serious tale A Call in the Night from George Halifax set in the Philippines. Mary Shaw reminiscences Some Animals of the Stage and The Stigma of the Stiletto moves toward its climax with a June 18 conclusion. The Eyes of Regret prize results announced after nearly 600 solutions.
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Sugar Officials Summoned for Testimony in Sugar Trust Probe
The House special committees began the sugar trust investigation by summoning seven senior sugar company officials to testify, with appearances set for Monday. Named are James H. P of National Sugar Refining, Edwin F. Thomas, and others, including Adolph Segal. United States District Attorney Henry A. Wise and James M. Beck discussed the probe’s scope with the committee yesterday.
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Vedrine Wins Paris to Madrid Race At 155 MPH
Paris reports Vedrine's remarkable Paris to Madrid victory, with the pilot reaching 155 miles per hour. The route covered roughly 775 miles, taking about 30 minutes between towns as wind pockets and momentary vertical drops tested the air machine and pilot endurance.
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Charge on Adverse Possession in Washington Equity Suit
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Equity Court enters order in the Richards trust case to establish title by adverse possession for Lots 57 58 92 in square 702 and to enjoin the defendants from asserting any claim. The decision requires appearance by numerous Hollyday heirs within one month from publication, with weekly notices in the Washington Law Reporter and The Washington Post.
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