Harriman Urges Open Railroads to Public on Rates
Howard Harriman in a five column New York Times interview calls secrecy a failure and urges railroads to educate the public and lawmakers. He argues for government supervised agreements on traffic distribution, flexible freight schedules, and non pooling cooperation to cut costs and sustain development.
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Harriman 18 to Return for New Roosevelt Talks
E H Harriman plans a Washington return this week with a Thursday conference with President Roosevelt. The Interstate Commerce Commission may seek a court order to compel Harriman to answer earlier questions. Harriman's counsel sought an April 4 hearing to argue about parallel rail lines and possible new testimony.
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Senate panel to resume Brownsville raid inquiry today
The Senate Subcommittee on Eguitary Af fairs will reopen its Brownsville raid investigation after a two week recess. War Department summonsed junior officers and a few Hospital Corps privates to testify before the subcommittee led by Senator War len with Senators Foraker Warner Lodge and Pettus present. La Follette in Wisconsin reports grip illness improving. not yet serious, able to rise briefly during the day.
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Ireland Gains Riches Growth in Total Resources
Francis J. Kilkenny compares Ireland in 1900 and 1906, noting rapid progress and higher gains than England while Scotland declines. He cites bank deposits, loans, and total resources, highlighting 1900 to 1906 increases, new branches, and broader optimism for Irish prosperity.
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Pugh Funeral to Be Held in Eufaula Alabama
The body of former Senator Pugh of Alabama began the journey home accompanied by his widow and family. The funeral will be Wednesday in the Episcopal Church in Eufaula with a great nephew of the late senator officiating. Pugh, who served in the Senate with Hoar, Morgan, and Alison, commented on wealth’s dangers to public service and democracy. He died as a noted scholar on labor issues and the force bill, reflecting on post civil war challenges.
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Iowa
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Massachusetts
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Spooner Retirement Sparks Wisconsin Debate on Senate Future
A Wisconsin scene captures Rep William A Rodenberg praising John C Spooners long Senate record and constructively shaping Philippine and insular policy. Rumors of Spooners move to private law work trigger speculation on his successor with Isaac Stephenson named as potential short term figure.
Van Dyne Named United States Consul at Jamaica
Frederick Van Dyne, former assistant solicitor for the State Department, is appointed as U S consul at Jamaica to succeed George Bridgman. The post pays 4500 a year and Van Dyne will depart Washington immediately for his new duties. He is a Rochester native with fifteen years in the State Department and a Georgetown Law professor.
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Argentinian Minister Sees Ship Subsidy Bill Passage Loss
Buenos Ayres March 1 Estanislao Zeballos Argentine foreign minister and former envoy to the United States laments the failure of the ship subsidy bill in Congress. He cites rising U S imports from 18 million to 40 million and exports from 7 million to 18 million between 1900 and 1906, urging reciprocal tariff concessions to boost trade. He notes past discussions with President Cleveland and seeks enacted policy to expand commerce with the United States.
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Bavarian Wine Dealer Sentenced for Adulteration
A Bavarian wine dealer was sentenced to two months in prison and fined 2500 dollars for adulterating wine. He produced 15,000 gallons in a year using chemicals and no grape juice. Over seven years authorities found large quantities of glycerine tartaric acid potash and citric acid used in wine production.
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Berlin
Paris Out of Darkness Power of Labor Strike
Paris reports a blackout ended as electric plants resume service yet alarm grows over the Confederation of Labor led electricians who can halt public supply. Editors urge protective laws, noting strike leaders still meet, signaling potential future disruptions.
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Clemenceau as Playwright in Italian Copyright Deal
Rome reports M. Clemenceau granted Italian copyright to a one act comedy The W of Happiness by the French premier The manuscript is to be translated by Signor Martini with Signor Riccardi arranging and the play to be presented in the Spring. Also noted Danube thawing floods acres in Bucharest and the death of painter Thalle Dole Latham in Paris with embalming for shipment to the United States.
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Elections for Spanish Senate Election Day Report
Madrid March 10 The special electoral body elections to choose half the Senate last week of April favored official candidates. Voters in Madrid reported generally favorable results for the ruling slate across the city.
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Found Her Favorite Again Coffee Case
A Buckeye State woman recalls severe headaches and stomach pain from coffee. After hospital treatment with Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts, she reports relief and renewed health, praising Postum by the Battle Creek company with the slogan There’s a reason.
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Detroit
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War ships from foreign navies to attend Jamestown Exposition
The Jamestown Exposition will display foreign armored cruisers and warships. Britain will send Hope flagship Argyle Hampstead Roxburgh commanded by Rear Admiral Neville. France sends Kleber and Victor Hugo, plus a cruiser replacing Jean Bary. Japan plans Teukuge and Chitos e under Vice Admiral Truim, arriving May 8. Portugal may send Don Carlos. Austria Charles VI and another cruiser join. Italy will send an armored and a protection cruiser. Sweden, Bradi, and Argentina may send one to three ships. Chile sends Zentene. Belgium and China also plan delegations.
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Congressmen Arrive in San Juan Aboard Bluecher Steamer
The Hamburg American Line steamer Bluecher carrying a party of American Congressmen including Speaker Cannon, sailed from New York March 5 or 6 and reached Charlotte Amalie at St Thomas before heading to San Juan. The voyage was calm with seasickness reported during a prior storm and a jovial reception with a birthday celebration for J Hampton Moore aboard.
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First Street Gas Lamps Mark a Centenary Light History
January 24 notes mark 1807 as the date Pall Mall in London first lit by gas lighting after Frederick Albert Winsor and prior ideas from William Murdoch. The tale traces Murdoch’s torch lantern on Cornish moors, Lebon’s wood gas in Paris, and Scott’s critique before gas lamps spread with Westminster Bridge’s 1810 implementation and broader adoption soon after.
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Contemptible Coward label sparks Texas court martial row
Bill McDonald at Fort Sam Houston says Maj Penrose called him a coward during a court martial session. He vows to confront Penrose in San Antonio while denying any witness duty, and cites Penrose shielding murderers and criticizing Washington sweatshop policy amid broader political jabber.
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