Lesson From Europe Check To Trade Expansion
Prof H R Meyer testifies before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee urging government regulation of rail rates. He cites Prussia and Germany where railways are state owned to discuss rate making, decentralization of trade, and risks of state control on U S railroads. Senator Harris of Kansas supports ICC rate fixing while other speakers warn against inefficiency and higher costs impacting cattlemen and western markets. The hearing adjourns with Iowa Governor Cummins slated to testify next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Meyer
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Harris
Kansas
FR Meyer
University of Chi 4Go
Fraseia
Germany
Prussia
Prissa
Bet Meyer
Interstate
William Grote
Elgin I
Hnarfia Enterprises
Commission
Gardner
Winora
Mion
Tll
Wold
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charlies Nevins
Oshkosh
Wis
Wisconsin
Excessive fares alleged in interstate rail disputes
An Interstate Commerce Commission hearing was triggered by R C Brabham James H Bush and others against Coast Line Railroad Company and the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway Company over alleged excessive and unreasonable passenger fares between South Carolina and Georgia. They seek an order to halt price violations and note fares exceeding 3 cents per mile under the governing act. Also covered are debates over a San Francisco Bay bridge project with Harriman lines protesting district engineer rulings and Secretary Taft to discuss with Gen Mackenzie potential implications for navigation and train speed versus a 4 000 foot suspension span or a drawbridge solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
R C Brabham
James H Bush
San Francisco
Taft
Julian Kruttschaltz
Harriman Lines
Karquines Straits
San Juan Bay
San Francisco Bay
Pacific Coast
War Department
Kruttachnitt
Latt
Ogden
Oregon
Gen. Mackenzie
Grants Vanderbilt Claim On IRS Refund Of Legacy Tax
The executors of Cornelius Vanderbilt’s estate won IRS approval for a 380000 dollar refund. The decision aligns with a Supreme Court ruling that a beneficiary’s rights must vest before July 1, 1908 for inheritance tax applicability. The estate, valued around 319 million, faced delayed payment pending congressional appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
United States
William K Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Commissioner of
United States Supreme Court
New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Alfred G Vanderbilt
Internal Revenue Bureau
Vanderbit
Chinese minister seeks evidence to challenge exclusion laws
The Chinese Minister Chentung Liang Cheng issues a confidential circular asking Chinese in the United States to report all denied admittance cases and deportations since the 194 treaty expiry. He seeks damages estimates for such refusals and deportations to support a potential suit against U S exclusion laws. US officials say Congress can still enact exclusion laws and question the circular’s legal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chentung Liang Cheng
United States
China
San Francisco
Congress
Leeds Street Car System Growth Noted by Hull Consul
Waller C. Hamm, American consul at Hull, reports to the State Department on Leeds England street car system. He notes a twelve month receipts increase to 1 476 00 dollars, about 95 000 more than the prior year, and says the city’s policy of extending service city wide proves wise. He adds Leeds claims to run one of England’s best managed profitable street car systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Department
Leeds
England
Waller C. Hamm
Hull
Hamm
Leeds Corporation
Delay Their Inquiry On Equitable's Management
New York Superintendent of Insurance says a thorough investigation into Equitable Life will be completed by June 15. Outside state commissioners met at the Hoffman House and heard that the financial verification may take five months, but management issues would be resolved sooner. Henry M Alexander denies claims he will become a trustee, stating his resignation and motives. []
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry M. Alexander
Hyde
Equitable Sooty
Hendricks
Hoffman House
Frederick AL Cutting
Massachusetts
Henry R Prewett
Kentucky
Zena Mo Host
Wisconsin
John C. Linehan
New Hampshire
Beau E Folk
Tennessee
Cutting
Insurance Francia Hendricks
Robert H. Hurter
Henry D. Appleton
Equitable
Mr. Alexander
Alexander Jettera
Ovat
Alexander
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Justice Maddox
New York State Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Franklin B. Lord
Equitable Society
Lord
James W. Alexander
James H Hyde
Maddox
Surveyors Off To Alaska For Boundary Survey Expedition
An expedition of United States Coast and Geodetic Survey experts starts in Alaska to survey the boundary line under the British American commission award. Canadian surveyors will join, exploring unexplored terrain through 8000 foot mountains to map Skagway Juneau White Pass Chilkoot Pass Fort Yukon Circle City Glacier Creek and the Porcupine region. The effort may take months and aims to settle a dispute that nearly sparked war between the US and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Alaska
Alaskan Boundary Line
British-American Commission
United States
Russia
Elihu Root
Lodge
Turner
Alverstone
Canada
Lynn Canal
Glacier Creek
Porcupine
Skagway
Dyen
Juneau
White Pass
Chilkoot Pass
Fort Yukon
Circle City
Great Britain
Korean official removal reported in Seoul
Minister Allen at Seoul reports to the State Department that a Penyang magistrate charged with violating American treaty rights and extorting large sums from locals has been removed from office. He allegedly accumulated over 100000 dollars in ill gotten gains and misused authority to seize lands for which payments were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Seoul
Korea
State Department
Penyang
Paing Han Chun
Arctic relief expedition sails to find Fiala party
William R Champ sails on the Teutonia to lead a Terra Nova relief expedition for Anthony Fiala, with orders to remain in the Arctic until Fiala or his party is located. Dr Oliver Fassig and former Senator Frank Cannon accompany him. caches of food will be set on Shan non Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Champ
William Zeigler
Fiala
New York
Anthony Fiala
Brooklyn
William R Champ
Liverpool
Teutonia
London
Mr. Champ
Mr. Zeig
North Pole
America
Ins
Arctic
Frank Joseph Land
Finla
Teutonic
United States
Frank A. Cannon
Ute
Rural delivery routes and pending petitions report
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw released a report showing 30 082 rural free delivery routes in operation May 1 in the United States with 4 708 petitions pending. Comparison with April 1 notes 29 996 routes and 4 52 petitions. The largest state counts include Illinois and Ohio with 2196 and 2196 routes respectively, Iowa 206, Indians 199, Pennsylvania 1737, New York 1639, Missouri 1098.
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de Graw
United States
Post Office Department
Illinois
Ohio
Iowa
Pennsylvana
New York
Missouri
Shortage in Coal Drives Navy Purchase in Far East
Due to coal shortages in the Far East caused by high demand from Russian and Japanese fleets, James J Hill requests Navy permission to buy coal from the American naval supply in the Far East for the Minnesota on its Pacific return. The request will be granted. Italian Society Incorporated forms with Luigi Paganus and others as incorporators to aid sick members through Societe Alta Italia ed Italia Centrale Maschile e Femminile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
James J Hill
Navy Department
Minnesota
Pacific Coast
Hill
East
Italian Society Incorporated
Luigi Paganus
Helmando Clones
Angelo Chicca
Francesco A. Bargagui
Ginaseppe Bolucci
Societe Alta Italia Ed Italia Centrale Maschile E¢ Femminile
Maria Luisa Regina Parma
Washington, D.C
Bribery Charge Denied in Gas Lease Scrutiny
Philadelphia May 4 strong opposition halts gas works leasing as city advertises bids through May 25 with 250000 bond. Mayor Weaver denounces proposed 75 year extension. US Gas Improvement Company contends bids will yield over 30 million. Ridgway syndicate members deny bribery and withdrawal claims. Dolan of United Gas contradicts Dornan allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway Syndicate
Weaver
Philadelphia
United Gas Improvement Company
Committee On Finance of
Robert Dornan
Manufacturers’ Club
Ridgway
City Gas Works
Willam & Harrily
National Democratic
Dornan
Syndicat
Thomas Dolan
Anna the Adventuress in a Tale of Imposture in Paris
In a Paris set tale a wealthy Sir John Ferringhal aids a striking stranger who has escaped a car crash. The woman imitates her sister Anna Bel, taking the name Annabel to deceive Sir John and pursue a marriage. Anna travels to London unraveling the impersonation as secrets unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sir John Ferringhalm
Sir John
Annabat Pellteater
Ainter
Anna
Calla
Annabel
London
Acng
St Denis
hia @etirium
Meyrsy Hut
Fencona
Sis
Jobe
Courtin
Als
Sunday Post
A Night in London With Anna and Brendon
Anna Pellissier and companions tour a cheap music hall then dine at Prascatis, pondering English manners and art jobs. Brendon explains class taste and the artist’s fate as Anna questions life in London, wandering Piccadilly and Green Park before a cliffhanger exit.
Takoma Club Elects Shoemaker To Another Term
Takoma Club and Library held its annual meeting and election last evening with a large turnout. President Louis F. Shoemaker was unanimously re elected amid praise for his administration. New officers include V. Parsons as vice president Howard Fiske as second vice president Ben G. Davie secretary and George A Warren treasurer. An entertainment is planned for May 17 and Henry E Davis will lecture later in May on books as the library feature gains from member donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoemaker
Takoma Club and Library
Louis F. Shoemaker
Col CM. Heaton
House
Gol George A Warren
Ben G. Davis
W V. Wilcox
H T Webber
Col. Warren
Davis
Wilcox
Ben G. Davie
George A .Warren
Henry E Davis
Record-Breaking April in Building in District and County
April saw total new building investments reach $147,870 with 525 structures, tripling from last year in the District. City apartment houses rose from five at $164,500 to fifteen at $833,300, while brick dwellings climbed to $70,650 from $418,700 prior year. The county led gains, with total April building operations over $2 million and 433 structures costing $874,854, plus extensive repairs and additions across regions.
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Ashford
Tag
Conny
Ebenezer W Patton Dead Editor of Trades Unions
Ebenezer W Patton editor and owner of the Trades Unionist died of heart disease at Sibley Hospital after months of declining health. A native of West Virginia, he came to Washington to work at the Government Printing Office and served as trustee of the Union Printers Home. He was a prominent Mason and Shriner with ties to the Typographical Union No. 1. The funeral, conducted by the Masons, will be at Wright's and interment at Glenwood Cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs Johnson and Mrs Dart, and a brother, L. D. Patton.
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Ebenezer W Patton
Trades Unionst
Columbia Typographical Union
Sibley Hospital
West Milford
W Va
Clarksburg
W. Va
Washington
Government Printing Office
Union Printers' Home
Patton
French Lodge
Columbia
Orient
Wright
Glenwood Cemetery
R. Johnson
1513
Meridian Street
J WH Dart
Jacksonsville
L. D Patton
Covington
Man Slips on Sixth Street Suffers Head Lacerations
William Hinkle became suddenly ill while walking on Sixth Street near the north west street yesterday and fell unconscious onto the pavement. He was taken to a drug store then moved to the Emergency Hospital where Saharne treated severe head lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
William Hinkle
Saharne
Demurrer Heated in Crawford Postal Case Before Court
Arguments yesterday on William G Crawford and co defendants alleged to conspire to defraud the United States in postal supply purchases. A. S Worthington contends the indictment is defective and multi counted while Assistant U S Attorney Keigwin argues the charges stand and each count shows a corrupt agreement to pay and receive money tied to a Postal Device and Lock Company contract. The judge took the matter under advisement after hearing exhaustive legal analysis of the conspiracy and bribery claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Worthington
Keigwin
Justice Wright
District Supreme Court
William G Crawford
August W Machen
George E Lorenz
United States
Post Office Department
Postal Device and Lock Company
A S Worthington
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Worthington
Machen
Lorenz
Crawford
Keiguin
Plans to Entertain Chiefs at Police Association Meet
A committee formed to organize events and finance for the Association of International Police Chiefs announced subcommittees for entertainment and finances at a meeting held yesterday. James F. Oyster was elected president and Gen George H Harries secretary. $80 already raised, with appeals planned through the press for further contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of International Police Chiefs
James F. Oyster
George H Harries
Frank K Raymond
Finture
Frank K Reymond
W F Gude
M E Alles
Charles E Kern
Ernest G@ Walker
Arthur D Marks George W
Evans Alan O Clephane
D J Kauftean
Stimpson
Eliza Andrews Files Three Suits To Remove Waggaman
Eliza Andrews filed three suits in the District Supreme Court seeking removal of trustee Thomas E Waggaman and the appointment of a successor. She claims hold three notes secured by deeds of trust on parcels in square numbers, alleging Waggaman’s bankruptcy as grounds for the applications. Attorneys Clephane and Clephane represent Mrs Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Andrews
Thomas E. Waggaman
District Supreme Court
Thomas E Waggaman
Andrews
Waggaman
Clephane
Suit to Establish Lien In Thomas Lewis Heirs Case
In District Supreme Court R Ross Perry as trustee filed suit against Samuel E Lewis and others including Thomas E Waggaman to establish a lien on Lewis’s interest as an heir of the late Thomas Lewis. The action seeks sale of the interest to recover a $1,000 loan secured through the estate of Thomas Lewis, with Waggaman named as a trustee under the heirs’ deed of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Waggaman
District Supreme Court
R Ross Perry
Samuel E Lewis
Thomas E Wagesman
Thomas Lewis
R Ross Perry, Jr
Samuel B Lewis
Ida P Young, J
Perry
Waggaman
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Census Bureau
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Yectee A. Burkhardt
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Henry B Hyde
Menora
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Rural Delivery Service
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United Gaa Improvement Company
Prof
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Dawson
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Anna the Adventuress
B. Phillips Oppenheim
Little, Brown & Co
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Prascati's
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Talt
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Clinton M. Stahl
Clmton Mowul
G Street Northwest
A. J. Schippert
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
M Thompson
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Lafayette Lodge
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Marshall
Mr. Thompson
E. J. Einstein
Lewis ¥. Hills
J. E Duvall
James _.T. Prevost
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Philip Reiter
Raja
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Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Socity
N Street Northwest
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Ases
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