Elkins Plans Exhaustive Hearings on Railroad RatesSupport
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Chairman Elkins called a Friday meeting to map a spring and summer program for drafting railroad rate legislation. He stressed thorough hearings with railroad officials and stakeholders, aiming for a fair, enforceable law akin to the rebate ban, and signaled sessions could continue into warm weather if needed.
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Elkins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Capitol
Senate
Congress
Executive Department
Vhington
Washington
Laat Sesson
House
Bacon
Georgia
Tilkins
Nervous System Help for Delicate Women
Mrs Maud B Op liner of Philadelphia testifies that Dr Miles Nervine Restorative restores health for delicate women with nervous disorders and loss of vitality. She notes improved health and vigor after use and offers a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
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Miles
Maud B. Oplinger
Philadelphia
West Virginia coal operators seek tariff relief from Congress
West Virginia coal districts warn of a looming tariff change backed by Pennsylvania interests. Operators say the state ships about 15 million tons yearly with 40 000 to 50 000 workers affected. They allege Pennsylvania has begun buying West Virginia coal properties including the Thurmond Bead holdings for 900 000 dollars and a 5 cent royalty, intensifying calls for federal rate regulation.
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West Virginia
White House
Congress
Fairer Yates
Pocahontas
New River
Kanawha
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad Corporation
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Road
Norfolk and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
West
W. P. Bead Holdings
Thurmond
Pennsylvania Corporation
Plans For Taft Philippines Trip Draw Wide Senate Support
The Roosevelt Taft push to observe the Philippines will be led by Secretary of War Taft with a large Senate and House delegation. Speaker Cannon, Payne, and many committee members will join to study conditions and tariff issues. The party may travel by transport or private steamers, with Philippine treasury covering expenses. trip to start July 1 with 30 days in Manila and 30 days touring. Open Senate session was brief, then executive session.
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Taft
Philippines
House
Cannon
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Iegular
Military Affairs
Senate
Warren
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Far East
Pacific
Suez Canal
Globe
Washington
Manila
New York
Woodbury Bequests Result in Hospital Beneficiaries
The will of Dr. Henry B. Woodbury dated April 11 1902 leaves the bulk of his estate to the Washington Home for Incurables with Garfield and Children's Hospitals named as beneficiaries. Relatives barred from the home. nurse Mana M Stevens tasked to destroy certain papers. nephew Molyneaux Turner contests the will in the District Supreme Court after being disinherited. A second item notes an upcoming Second Army Corps banquet at the Shoreham on March 13 with Taft and Cannon among expected attendees.
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Washington
Henry B. Woodbury
the Register of Wills
Washington Home
Garfield Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Mana M. Stevens
Second Army Corps
Tyler & Rutherford
Charles Lyman
Henry C. Bradley
W.S. Shallenberger
A. R. Quaiffe
N. M. Brooks
William Tindall
de Witte C. Sprague
W. F P
George F. Hamilton
Ninth Cavalry
Herbert G. Miller
Artillery Corps
Fort Hunt
Percy L. Jones
Waghtington Harracks
D. C
New York City
Sumner
Hanjamin A. Poore
Sixth Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
San Francisco
Cal
Department of California
Philippines
Funeral of James Crew Y Wilkins Held at Home
The funeral for James Crew Y Wilkins died at his home 1331 Columbia road occurred yesterday at 11 a.m. brief services were led by Rev Dr Moore of Foundry M E Church with Rev Dr Watson assisting. The procession departed at 2 p.m. for Springfield Ohio for interment. Pallbearers named Rangel Bacon HL Strand D Craig BR N Dutton A Me Patterson A Harding Philip Bels Frank etsony.
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James Crew Y Wilkins
Columbia Road
Dr. Moore
Foundry M. E. Church
Dr. Watson
Springfield
Ohio
Ranhel Bacon
HL. Strand
D. Craig
Change in Freight Depot Plans in the Square
Application filed with Building Inspector Ashford to permit the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to revise plans for a proposed freight depot in the square bounded by Virginia avenue Four-and-a-half E and Third streets southwest. A second story is proposed at the northwest corner for clerks and patrons, extending over 100 feet in length.
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Ashford
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Virginia Avenue
Third
Treatment of Santo Domingo Pact Divides Senate Debated in Foreign Relations
The Senate considered a crude Santo Domingo protocol drafted by Loomis that would entangle the United States in debt collection and Monroe doctrine issues. Republicans pressed for major revisions while others urged swift floor action to avoid the treaty becoming partisan.
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Hay
Roosevelt
Santo Domingo
White House
Senate
State Department
Spooner
Foreign Relations Committee
Gillom
Lodge
Foreign Relations
South American
Republica
Bacon
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Will Sharpen the Swords A War Lesson For the Army
Gen Crozier reports to the general staff that officers and cavalrymen will use sharpened swords. Previously blunt blades dominated by rule, but modern warfare, especially Japanese practice, favors a keen edge. The sword is to be versatile for cutting and thrusting with a straight shard point and slight curvature, balancing lightness and efficiency.
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Crozier
Passed Examination Successful Marine Corps Second Lieutenants
The list of candidates who qualified for appointment as second lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps after last month’s exam includes Edward W. Sturdevant Jr of Pennsylvania Andrew B Drum of Virginia Victor I Morrison of New York Maurice B Shearer of Indiana Ward Eis of Kansas Harry G Bartlett of Maryland Charles A Lutz of Illinois Calhoun Anctum of South Carolina David M Randall of Kansas Holland M Brmich of Alabama Jillian P Willcox of Colorado John Ralph Henley of Georgia Templin M Patta Jr of West Virginia Ralph S Keyser of Virginia John D Nevin of Pennsylvania Henry S Green of New Jersey Valentine V Sweeney of New York and Ralph L Shepard of Massachusetts.
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Marine Corps
Ini
United States Marine Corps
Edward W. Sturdevant, Jr
Pennsylvania
Andrew B. Drum
Virginia
Victor I. Morrison
New York
Maurice B. Shearer
Indiana
Ward Eis
Kansas
Harry G. Bartlett
Maryland
Charles A. Lutz
Tlinois
Calhoun Anctum
South Carolina
David M. Randall
Court Martial and Army Orders Highlight Early 1900s News
Details of Capt. George W. Kirkman facing court martial at Fort Niobrara with fresh charges and possible punishment. Parallel army orders include transfers, leave authorizations, retirements for incapacity, and Philippine Scouts and mule transport plans. Also notices on Thomas Jefferson Bible reprint and sale at The Post Business Office.
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George W. Kirkman
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Niobrara
Nebr
Kirkman
Philippines
Capt. Kirkman
Chandler
Louis Chandler
Omaha
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Holley Will Sustained in Court Verdict Instructed
The jury in Justice Gould's court was instructed to render a verdict sustaining Caroline Holley's will after a long contest. The case rose to the US Supreme Court over whether the instrument was conditional, with lower courts ruling conditional and the high court overturning. Trial set for March 7 on merits. Also notes Washington Academy of Sciences meeting at Trubbard Memorial Hall with papers on historical research.
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Justice Gould
Caroline Holley
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Rossa F. Downing
Holley
Messrs Jr. Aithens Johnson
Joseph A. Burkart
la Fayette BR
Eaton
Liquozone claims germ-killing cure with free first bottle
An advertisement touts Liquozone as a universal germicide made from oxygen gas, promising the first bottle free and claiming it cures germ diseases where drugs fail. It emphasizes safety, no drugs or alcohol, and large-scale scientific backing, with a $1000 germ-killing guarantee on bottles.
Liquozone Claim for Germ Diseases Promises Heal All Ailments
An advert promising Liquozone as a universal cure attacks germs in various illnesses from asthma to pneumonia. It claims destruction of disease germs leads to end of disease, offering to mail a free full size bottle order and paying the local druggist, with prices listed as 50c and $1.
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la Follette
Cangre
Dolliver
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Secretary of War
Hansbrough
Hale
James Crew Wilkins
Loomis
Santo Domingan
Castro
Venezuela
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Will
Qone
Gen. Crozier
W.B. Moses & Sons
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Pensacola
Saifed—Solace
Mare Island
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San Juan
Guantanamo
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Ataic
Special
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Petrel
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D. B. Kerr
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H. T. B. Harris
Navy
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Constellation
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Philippine Scouts
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Seth Bullock
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Amelia Barr
Uncle Hank
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NEW National
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Charles Wyndham
Mary Moore
London
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Richard Mansfield
Ivan
Alexis Tolstoi
Ivan the Terrible
Mme
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Shylock
Baron Che
Stein
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Seale
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Bright
Liquozona Company
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Chicago
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Paris
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Frank Gardiner
Lottie Vincent
Pauline Violi
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Frances Namon
Messenger Boys
Darktown Rats
Albert Chevalier
Salari
Working Boys’ Home and Children’s Aid Association
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Amus
Columbia Fant
May Irwin
Mrs, Black
Geo
V_ Hobart
Skinner
Burton Holmes
Atone
SAPAN
Willard
Russia
Arthur Smith
E. Blaney
Shepard’s Moving Pictures
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Washington Club
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