Senator Cullom Presses for Power to Set Unreasonable Rates
Senate committee heard Robert Bond and others argue about interstate rate control. Mather and others said current law suffices to prevent rebates and favoritism while denying a single maximum rate. some favored court injunctions to curb unreasonable rates. The hearing adjourned with James J. of Great Northern pending testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Cullom
Senate
Robert Walker
Hugh L. Bond
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Senate Committee On Inter
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cullom
Commission
Mr Bott
Senator Clapp
Mr Bond
Charman Knapp
Exch-Townsend
Tront
Clapp
Menator Nocianis
Penneylyagia Group
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Bond
Baltimare
Ohio
Commerce Commission
Mather
Bryan
James J
Great Northern Railroad
Work of the Commission Long and Short Haul Clause Dead Letter
The Interstate Commerce Commission's reply to a Senate inquiry details complaints filed since its 1887 founding through March 1906, including formal and informal cases, hearings, and decisions. It notes long and short haul failed to curb discrimination and cites courts on enforcement of orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Commission On
Railroads for Philippines discussed with Taft
J J Hill assisted Taft in preparing a prospectus for Philippine railroad extension. Hill, an expert, advised standard gauge against narrow gauge. They also touched freight rates on the Panama Railway, noting Hill would not complain about government rate control and implied rates would not be changed by the canal completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
France
Germany
J. J. Hill
Taft
Philippines
Lathman
Panama
Mr.Hill
Right to Build Canal Upheld by Court of Appeals
The District Supreme Court’s refusal to grant an injunction on paying a $50,000,000 Panama Canal Company of France appropriation was affirmed. The Court states the United States has a lawful right to construct an inter oceanic canal and that canal construction falls within state function and sovereignty with a right of way deemed equivalent to ownership of canal zone soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Justice Morris
The
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Treasury
United States
Panama Canal Company
France
Canal Strip
Warren B. Wilson
Chicago
Supreme Court of the United States
States
Mississippi
Pacific
Panama
Arizona
Alaska
Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
Col Pete Hepburn on Canal Work and Panama Commission
Rep Pete Hepburn chairman of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee returned to Washington to attend the International Railway Congress. He praised the Panama Canal Commission for progress and said its members understand their tasks, predicting visible accomplishments soon. He also hailed the dismissal of $5,000 clerks as a distinct advance with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete’ Hepburn
Iowa
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Washington
Iike
Panama Cane Commission
Col Hepburn
Smuggled seeds in a collar tease Customs officer
A customs officer confronts a fashionable lady wearing an old fashioned collar packed with numerous seeds or stones. He insists on inspecting the neckband and finds embedded items that imply an attempted smuggling. The unnamed woman reacts with tears and protest, asserting she seeks no illicit import.
Burglars Enter Old Charley Ross House
A dispatch notes burglars entered the house associated with Charley Ross, stolen thirty one years earlier. The event suggests the culprits believed Philadelphia excitement had waned enough to recover the child's clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Ross
Philadelphia
Remedied Kaicker Why Did You Tell Your Wife
The line plays on a quarrel over a claimed alibi, with Kaicker asking why his wife was told he sat up with a fat friend. Becker responds that her earlier complaint about his excuse being too thin prompted a more solid reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaicker
Becker
Mor gan notes on wartime politics and Senate hearings
The article cites J Pierpont Morgan recognition and remarks on government reform, contrasting pay scales from 5 000 to 1 200 dollars with 1 200 dollar workers, and Col Hepburn expressing hope the Esch Towns bill will pass Senate review. It mentions Senate Interstate Commerce hearings and a potential extra session date around October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hepburn
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senate
House
Cullom
Col Hepburn Wan AP
Will proof by attesting witnesses in ejectment case
Chief Justice Clahaugh of the District Supreme Court ruled that in the heirs of Thomas B Young v Norris Peters Company proof of a will may be shown by attesting witnesses in an ejectment suit when the will was probated before June 8 1898 the act expanding Probate Court jurisdiction. The decision may reach the U S Supreme Court for final determination with Youngs represented by John Rideout and R Golden Donaldson and Norris Peters by V Ross Perry Son and Barpard Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clahaugh
District Supreme Court
Eoangel
Thomas B. Young
Norris Peters Company
Willnessea
United States Supreme Court
John Rideout
R. Golden Donaldson
Youngs
Anna and Annabel Ferringhall in a London drawing room
The scene centers on Anna and her sister Annabel in Parle as Sir John Ferringhall contemplates proposing to Annabel. Aunt Miss Pellissier warns of a wealthy match, while Anna suspects Sir John’s interest affects family plans. Anna recalls a prior visit and questions why she must bear responsibility for her sister’s future as gossip swirls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Ferringhall
Moeta
Eniaes
Reider
Maurice Hall
Ainger
Ber Aleter
Anna
Anta
Appeara Ce
Se Atudis
Matera
Bin
Enet
Ana
Courtlaw
Ferringhall
Foland
Anne Resorea
Sunday Post
Nanare
Pin
Annabel
Sian
Annan
Jeff
Parle
Mias Pellisalar
John Ferringhall
John
Slater
Anas
Pellissier
Jevity
Misa Pellisster
Ferringhalls
Sir John
England
Paris
London
Lois
Misa Pellissier
the Sarge
Alphabet Rhymes and Pugilist Comeback Sparks Talk
A playful piece riffs on letters from A to G with satirical jabs at Edward and Cartelyou figures, hints a pugilist Jem Mace plans a ring return at seventy four, and closes with a quip about a spring opening and a matrimonial remark from Solomon, while a doctor boasts of his first operation since January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem Mace
German device for cooking without fire intrigues readers
Conversation hints at a German invention claimed to cook without a flame. Skeptics note no method yet secures a steady supply of cooks or fuel, leaving the device as an intriguing but unproven concept.
Ellis Island contracts bid awards to be opened today
Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent said bids for Ellis Island New York privileges will be opened today by the Department of Commerce and Labor. Successful bidders begin July 1, with feeding detained immigrants, currency exchange, and transportation of be best gate among the key contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Elis Island
Department of Commerce and Labor
America
United States
Beegate
Ellis Island
Houlder Hudgins
Charles J Dumax
New York
Roosevelt
Hodgins & Dumas
Mewark
Privuege
Post & Flags
New York Wall Street Exchange
Taft Puts Venezuelan Dispute In President’s Hands
Taft postponed action on Venezuelan franchise issues involving the Orinoco Steam Navigation Company. Secretary Taft met with company counsel and, after a two hour session, decided the entire Venezuelan matter including the Bowen Loomis charges would await the President’s return to Washington. The company explained Minister Bowen’s Caracas departure, saying he left before the department’s permission message arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olcott
Orinoco Steam Navigation Company
McKenny
Taft
Bowen- Loomis
Washington
Caracas
Bowen
State Department
Prosperity Expected in Santo Domingo Under U S Oversight
Col Colton the chief customs collector in Santo Domingo reports that a period of order and prosperity is likely as long as Americans control the ports. Secretary Taft approved his findings and will inform foreign representatives of the mission and instructions. Minister Takahira’s condition improves and he plans recuperation at Old Point Virginia. John A Murphy’s will names Catherine Murphy executrix with March 21, 1915 date. Postmasters appointed at Trevethen Maine Malta New York and Pera Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Taft
Col Colton
Takahira
New York City
Washington
Old Point
John A. Murphy
John A Murphy
Catherine Murphy
Maine
Tre Fethen
Arthur F Webber
New York
Malta
Charles E. Humphries
Virginia
Pera
John H. White
Humane Society Elects New Members At Warder Building
At a Humane Society executive committee meeting in the Warder Building with Vice President Miss Harriet B. Loring presiding, Dr Jesse B. Schaffert, Mrs T Solberg, Charles Alden, Mrs Harriet A. Bryan, and Mrs Abbie M Stuart were elected to membership. Reports show rising public interest and 128 cases prosecuted in April as agents patrol the city to prevent cruelty and enforce the law. Gilly Friendly Society Incorporated and several women named for incorporation of the Washington Diocesan Organization of the Girls Friendly Society in America seek to bind church women and girls for mutual improvement and grant access to Society privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
The
Warder Building
Harriet B. Loring
Jesse B. Schaffert
T. Solberg
Charles ¥. Alden
Harriet A. Bryan
Abbie M Stuart
Gilly’ Friendly Society Incorporated
Henrietta I. Bolton
Mary Madison McGuire
Anna ©. Parrish
Katherine C. Lowndey
Washington
Girls’ Friendly Society In
America
Girly Friendly Society
Be a good wife to him declares Anna to Annabel
In a tense farewell scene Misa Peiliseter urges Anna to leave Paris and Anna presses Annabel to be honest about her relationship with Sir John. Anna insists Annabel must rethink and start anew, urging a prudent, decent path and promising belief in her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Peiliseter
Anna
Annabe
Paris
Annabel
Sir John
Amy
Tam
Washington Auditorium Company plans capi tal stock and early incorporation
Commissioner West advanced the Washington Auditorium project after a New Willard meeting. A plan would set capital low, possibly 50000, with 5000 cash to be paid and 30 percent paid in. Merchant S Kann offered 5000 stock and John Croghan gave 10 as the first subscription, as officials prepare to file incorporation papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner West
Washington Auditorium Company
Citizens' Committee of One Hundred
New Willard
West
Dutton
Washington Auditorium Association
Recorder of Deeds
Io Universal
Willard
S Kann
Auditorium Association
Washington
John Croghan
150 Street
Northwest
Peru buys Veronique yacht in 150000 sale to Peru
Minister Sarrett reports from Panama that the final chapter in the Earl Fitzwilliam search for Cocos Island treasures ends with the sale of the yacht Veronique to the Peruvian government for 150000. A Peruvian naval crew takes possession to sail to Callao. The vessel is renamed Iquitos and was once the Harlech Castle Duillt in 184.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarrett
State Department
Panama
Senor Munoz visits State Department false alarm denials
Senor Munoz told The Post that a publicity statement about his visit to the State Department on Monday was erroneous. He did not discuss a threatened revolution in Guatemala. He showed Assistant Secretary Adee a telegram denying reports that President Cabrera and his son had been assassinated amid sensational dispatches from Guatemala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Oftiquz
Aunimswr
Wan
State Department
Guatemala
Adee
Munoz
Cabrera
Son
Annabel weighs ethics as Anna nears hospital mystery
In a London cab Anna contemplates her sisterhood with a man in hospital while Annabel dismisses concerns as selfishness. Miss Pellissier frets about Anna's address and the changing names between the two girls. The scene ends with the cab halted and the direction toward St Pancras set for a forthcoming continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel
Anna
London
Miss Pellissier
St Pancras
Hood
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Mr. Bond
Railroads
Col. “Pete
J. Pierpont Morgan
Justice Clahaugh
Anna the Adventuress
Leeson
Edward
Feirbanks
George
Maid Muller
Solomon
Col
Colton
Peru
Veronique
Earl Fitzwilam
Senor Munoz
B8liswater
Mich
Taylor
Treasury Department
Cape Nome
Harvey
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