Harriman Merger Probe Moves Toward Possible Sherman Action
Justice Department examines evidence from the Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on Harriman's Chicago and Alton deals to decide if a Sherman Antitrust Case can be built. President Roosevelt weighs prosecution while Illinois proposes a bill to curb the Alton merger and bar future action. hearings resume April 4 with a possible DOJ report awarding dissolution under the merger.
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Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce
Harriman
Roosevelt
Ebh Herriman
Bonaparte
Purdy
Chicago and Alton
Harriman Roads
Bii Harriman
Alton
Gov. Deneen
Thelinois
Interstate, Commerce Commission
New York
Commission
Ackherbtate Commerce Commission
Southern and Union
Oregon
Governors Not Coming For Conference Of Governors
Gov John son reports a letter from President Roosevelt replying to the governors proposal for a conference of governors and State railroad commissions on railroad questions. The contents of the letter were not divulged. Roosevelt states there will be no conference of the governors.
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St. Paul
Minn
Mar
Gov. John~son
Roosevelt
SARGENT GOES TO TEXAS IM Migration Inquiry
Commissioner General of Immigration Frank Peargent is en route to Galveston and New Orleans to investigate immigration along the Mexican border and in the South. He aims to curb smuggling and improve housing of detained Italian immigrants awaiting deportation or medical observation.
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Frank Peargent
Galveston
Tex
New Orleans
Sargent
State Department
Bureau of Immigration
Bureau
Steamship Company
No graft in post office report finds no corruption
A report dated yesterday states that an order ordered a searching and comprehensive investigation into the railway mail service. Postmaster General Cortelyou had instructed an inquiry began over a year ago covering nearly every bureau. An official says graft has not been disclosed in any branch.
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Railway Mall
Cortelyou
Railway Mail
Answers Grafi Charges in Idaho Irrigation Report
W Ross, a reclamation service engineer, denounces charges in a report to former Interior Secretary Hitchcock. He claims lack of direct briefing, notes the $3.5 million irrigation project largely by contract, rising labor costs, and eight hour law enforcement. He calls for a full investigation of all engineers involved, criticizing contractor communications and public lobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpacal
Washington Post
Bolas
Idaho
W. Ross
Reclamation Service
Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
A. BR. Greene
Greene
United States
Boise
Garfield Silent on Idaho Reclamation Report Claims
Secretary Garfield delays public disclosure of Special Agent A R Greens Idaho findings. Engineers press for open inquiry into alleged irregularities at Deer Flat Reservation, with disputes over charge details and possible contractor profits.
Help for China Aid Planned by Christian Herald
Dr Louis Klongeh of the Christian Herald reports to the State Department an acute Chinese crisis. He will send 50000 to the Red Cross in Washington and place 100000 worth of food aboard the army transport Buford St Sam Francisco next month.
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Louis Klongeh
The
Christian Herald
State Department
China
Red Cross
Washington
Buford St
Sam Francisco
Gun Records Mixed as Crozier Submits Report
Secretary Taft submitted Brig Gen Crozier's report to the Senate on gun numbers assigned to Black soldiers of the Twenty fifth Infantry at Brownsville Texas amid transcription errors. The review confirms possible custody issues but not the shell-to-gun connections, and Taft orders full property books for correction.
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Taft
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Crozier
Brownsville
Tex
Ordnance Department of the Army
Hawkins
Springfield Arsenal
Tafthag
War Department
Senate
Washington
Ordnance Bureau of the Army
Argentina
Peru
Belgium
Turkey
Crogler
Hawkinson
Foraker
Springfeld Arsenal
Browneville
Secretary of War
Walla
House i
Purdy
Twenty-ffth
Fort Sara Houston
Penrose Trial Halted as Washington Evidence Sought
In Brownsville Texas last August a riot by negro soldiers is before a court martial for Maj. Penrose. Capt A H Ely of the Twenty second Infantry testified as an expert on rifle markings and noted Springfield rifles have hinge differences. Col Glenn for the defense sought a continuance awaiting Washington evidence as the court met in secret session and adjourned awaiting call of the president.
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Erminnville
Washington
San Antonio
Dex
A. H. Ely
Twenty-second Infantry
Penrose
Brownsville
Tex
Bly
May
Col. Glenn
La Follette party leader plan affects Wisconsin Senate race
Special to The Washington Post reports five candidates for Senator Spooner’s seat in the United States Senate have agreed to pledge loyalty to Robert M. La Follette as Republican leader in Wisconsin. They vow not to back opponents of La Follette’s reforms and to work with him in the Senate if elected. Former Gov Scofield is named as stalwart opposition’s potential nominee in a clash likely on the floor of the joint session.
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Washington Post
Milwaukee
Wis
Spooner
United States Senate
Robert M. la Follette
Feizeones
Senate
la Follette
Marakele
Scofield
Chief Justice Fuller Recovers After Indigestion Attack
Chief Justice Fuller has been ill for several days with an acute indigestion attack. He was seized Wednesday the 15th and is now reported much better. At the Fuller home officials say he will soon be about again and may leave the house today. His condition was once serious but he responded to treatment and shows rapid recovery.
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Fuller
Advertisements Backed Immigration Plan and Labor Peace
Attorney General Bonaparte answers President Roosevelt immigration questions on advertising inducements and paying passage. He says state funded passage is allowed but private funds for immigrants may trigger penalties. new law later restricts inducements and requires proof of funding source. The piece also notes a Sunday Fest coupon and labor issues involving a national federation of employers.
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Senda Hia
Gov. Ansell
Bonaparte
Hoosevelt
J. Gov. Ausel
South Carolina
Pm State
Migration Department
White House
Ita
Couwin
Sai
Immigration Department
Stevens Out April New Government for Zone
The Isthmian Canal Commission will replace five Canal Zone municipalities with four administrative districts Ancon Emperador Gargona and Cristobal effective April 16 Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt authorize the reorganization saving about 100000 annually and unifying laws across the zone Col Goethals to become chairman with a 15000 salary and former Senator Blackburn to join the commission
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Taft
Col. Goethals
Mr. Stevens
Joseph c. & Blackburn
Kentucky
Col Goethals
Majs Gallard
Sibert
Rosseau
Gorgas
Jackson Searth
Blackburn
Canal
Roosevelt
Richard Reed Rogers
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal Zone
Canal Commissioners
Ancon
Emperador
Gargona
Cristobal
Commission
Bureau of Municipalities
Isthmus
Saladas
D Mx
Rogers
Cuba
Porto Rica
Out
Panama
United States
Sovernmen
Trained Sailors Urged for Safer Passenger Ships
Boston organizer Cummings presses President and Secretary Straus for government inspection of ship crews to safeguard lives at sea. He and Secretary Garfield push for apprenticeships and trained crews before licensing ships, urging boards of trade nationwide to act promptly.
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1. C. Cummings
Straus
Lincoln €. Cummings
Boston
Straun
Department of Commerce and Labor
Straits
Cummings
White House
Garfield
Ater Gude
United States
Washington
Boards of Trade
Tremont Building
Horton
Lawshe Succeeds Madden as Third Assistant Postmaster General
A. T. Lawshe of Indiana was inducted as Third Assistant Postmaster General yesterday, succeeding Bavin C. Madden of Michigan who retires after about six years in the postal service. Madden's resignation follows reported policy disputes, while Lawshe has held multiple government posts including deputy auditor of the Post Office Depart ment in 1897 and auditor roles in Cuba and the Philippines.
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A. T. Lasvshe
Indiana
Bawin C. Madden
Michigan
Postal Service
Madden
Hts
Niy
Lawahe
Post-Office Department
Cuba
Philippnes
Lawshe
Treasury Loss Reported In Subtreasury Cash Shortfall
Assistant Treasurer Bants, in Chicago recounting the subtreasury funds, confirms a loss of 173000 dollars. He reports that the missing money consists largely of ten thousand dollar gold certificates now found to be negotiable, with no serial numbers available. All banks have been warned not to cash ten thousand dollar bills without identifying the bearer and proof of right to the funds.
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Bants
Chicago
Cortelyou
Bantz
United States
Treat
Taft Revises Eight Hour Rule for Government Dredging
Secretary Taft revises his March 7 stance on the eight hour law affecting river and harbor works. He now says only mechanics and laborers on government dredges are limited to eight hours, while captains cooks desk hands pilots and similar roles remain on current schedules. The order directs engineers to enforce eight hours for eligible workers until the Supreme Court rules otherwise.
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Taft
Commissioner of Labor
Cer‘tai Bridge Workers’ Unions
Supreme Court
Bransachusetts
Neill
Whch
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Texas
Spaperhhihlvi
Grafi
Ross
Uigent
Newell
A. R. Greens
Deer Flat Reservation
Frederick H Newell
Greane
Reclamation Bureau
Ross and
Horne
Agent Greene
Blanchard
Interior Department
Boise City
Portland
Dr. Klopsch
Chief of Ordnance
LA Follette Party
ROYAL
Plan For
the Post
van Cleave
Coal Strike Commission
Magna Charta of American Industrial Liberty
West Federation of Employers
Mass
National Metal Trades Association
James W. van Cleave
St. Lodz
National Association of Manufacturers
Mr. van Cleave
Congress
American Federation of Labor
van Gleave
National Metal Trades
National Typothetie
National Founders
National Wholesale Merchant Tailors Association
Capital Everywhere
America
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Stevens
Goethals
Richard Reed Hogers
Treasury
Portage
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J. D. Burne & Co, Ltd
Edward
Hoffman
Jdth St
Sphoog Norn
Morrison Paper Company
Robert H. EL. Prosige
Jamestown
Philadelphia
Huliett
Sande & Bluott
Goren View
Morrison Paper Co
Faks & Co
Charles H Martyn
EJ Shoomaker
Ant Eatehy
Geo. E. Howard
12Th St. N. W
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Pater
Bratlovery
E. Morrison Paper Co
W. F. Andrews
Fourteenth St
Amolek
Gluett, Peabody & Co
Troy
N. Y
Glaaa
Affleck’s
Ricketts & Eynon
District Managers United Safety Co
Puluman Automatic
Kidwell
Washington, DC
Houta
Grand Opera
Metropolitan Opera House
Heinrich CO
Belasco Theatre
Puccints Spers
Simon
Aheroon
Gounod
Upers
Faust
Biries
Oes
Jovoby
Poohlmann
Jem. Binpel
Fiasco
Booth
Begue
Luctor
Starch
At &Verdt'a Opera
Vaidar
Ratan Umes Bagpold
Bawrenca
Carmo
Straccier
Journet
Vigan
Weber
Taree
WM. W. Jiefferson
Aubrey Ouscanee
Sunday Nighiy
Pie Bina Cme
Benestt National Junior Reptelag
Alfred Butro
Walls OF Jericho
London
SALM
WM. A. Brady
Wilton Lackaye
Victor Hugo
MR. Mantell
Caesar
Ellen Terry
Brassbound
Geo Bernard Shan
Nance Olateld
Warais Bey
Gallagher & Bahamu
Julia Bandehson
Egtelle Wordette & Co
Ben Welch
Munteal Johnstons
Lee Tung Foo
Seal
Goly Bhoy
Majestic the Family Theater
Mats Monday
Wednesdat & Suburat
Red Week
Voghus
Lyceumly
Matines
Miss Stella
Lipman
Washington Cieb
Marge
Nrabs & Co
Miss Lipman
Soquois
Great Falls
High Water
Géth
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Fulton
Ninth Street
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