Cummins Calls for Tribunal and Rate Reforms in Interstate Commerce
Gov. Cummins testifies before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee urging a tribunal to ensure a square deal in transportation. He criticizes railroads for discriminatory rates, supports giving the commission power to fix reasonable rates, and cites Dubuc and Fort Dodge as examples of discrimination. Elkins warns amendments will come. Cummins argues for cost of service as basis and opposes universal government ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov . B. Cummins
Towa
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Yates
Commission
Congress
Dubuc
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Chateman Elkins
Elkins
Otephal
Beth Townsend
Fossil
Interstate Commerce Commissio
Special Commerce Court
Guy Cummins
Minum
New York
HM Hin
Vivinerapulla Min
Baptist Church Union announces May 16 general meeting
Announcement in New York says a general meeting of both Northern and Southern divisions will be held in St Louis on May 16 to discuss organizing a general convention for Baptists of North America including Canada. Delegates from the South attend preliminary sessions as the Southern Baptist Convention approaches its annual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baptist Church
St Louis
Baptists
America
Canada
Pwa
Kansas City
Southern Baptist Convention
South
Womins Missionary Union Dusan
Central Presbyterian Church
Teo
Joe Larcher
Virgina
Mia A. Armstrong
Maryland
Treasuer
Unusual Activity in Arizona Consolidated Mining Shares
In New York trading, Arizona Consolidated Mining stock showed little reaction to the market slump yet recovered, with insiders not driving a marked advance. The issue attracts attention as strong interests reportedly seek to absorb the stock amid reports of greatly increased ore values from recent development work at depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Consolidated Mining Company
New York
Tedas
Aiong
Wittin
Fraud Order Issued Against North Carolina Dog Dealer
Honest kennel operators and dog fanciers win a victory as the Post Office Department acts on complaints of fraudulent mail use by Samuel L. Jordan, a North Carolina dealer. Jordan advertised Piedmont Kennels and Dan River Kennels, selling supposedly aristocratic blue‑banner dogs, later exposed as ordinary mixed animals. The department sent notices for him to appear, which were ignored, leading to a grand fraud order against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Samuel L. Jordan
North Carolina
Hitchcock Bad
Ak Mall
Jordan
Piedmont
Kerneraville
Dan River
Madison
Post-office Department
Jorden
Russell P. Goodwin
Post-ofice Department
Kennersville
Arraign the Senate Rate Control Recommended
The American Stock Growers Association adopted resolutions in Denver praising President Roosevelt for equal rights at railroad hands and urging stronger Interstate Commerce Commission power to set fair rates. It condemned the private car system, urged grazing land reform, and pressed for a grazing lands leasehold to prevent overstocking and loss of range value. Ireland, Salmon, and McManus spoke on export meats and grazing land issues, warning the range is lawless and driving industry to Canada and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
American Stock Growers' Association
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate of the
United States
D. BH. Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, DC
RB. C. McManun
Chicago
J. F Irish
San Francisco
Col Irish
Canada
Mexico
Lawa
Seaboard Reorganized Under New Holding Plan
Seaboard Air Line adopts a revised reorganization plan after Baltimore stockholders oppose the January proposal. A holding company will be formed to raise funds and buy 5 percent bonds, with debt capped at 500000 dollars and railway stock kept intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnus Causas
New York
Seaboard Air Line
Baltimore
Steck
Unknown man struck by avenue car in Washington
An unidentified man about 25 was hit by Capital Traction car No. 218 while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue between Ninth and Tenth streets NW at 9 o clock last night. He was thrown several feet, found unconscious by Policeman Samson, and taken to the Emergency Hospital with a possible skull fracture and serious condition. No ID was found on his clothing and he remained unconscious this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capi Ttal
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ninth
Tenth
Samson
Akwil
Psi Upsilon Holds Seventy-Second Convention Here Today
The Psi Upsilon fraternity opened its seventy second annual convention with representations from twenty two chapters across the United States. Two executive sessions were led by Herbert L. Bridgman of New York Amherst born 1866 who presided over proceedings. The article notes distress signals and a medical claim about Dr Kings New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
United States
Psi Upsilon Fraternity
Herbert L. Bridgman
New York
Amherst
German reciprocity to affect US exports to Germany
Treasury and Commerce officials warn that seven European nations gains under the German tariff reciprocity pact will reduce US shipments. About 340 million dollars in exports, including lard, corn, wheat, and lumber, face higher duties when the pact takes full effect next March, risking a shift in trade away from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Treasury Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
United Kingdom
Customa Bureau
Prussia
State Department
United States Senate
House of Representatives
House
Edwin B Hay a Washington legal and civic figure
Edwin B Hay came to Washington in 1867 from Norfolk Virginia and built a varied career as an attorney before government bodies the Supreme Court of DC and the U S Supreme Court He was a renowned penman and handwriting expert with a long record as a witness in notable cases He organized industrial companies contributed literary work led clubs and held numerous fraternal offices He was a prominent Democratic figure active in St Pauls Church and city affairs for over thirty years and earned the honorary title colonel Known for city pride he participated in many major local events in the last quarter century
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Hay
Washington
Norfolk
Vac
John EB. Thompson
Spencerian
Basiicas College
Columbian College
Davis
Law
District of Columbia
Government Departments
Court of Claims
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
Patison
Oliver Vn Cameron
Dakota
Sharon Will
Molineaux
Ticewilt
Patrick
New York
Page-Tucker
Boston
Fie
Shakespeare Club
Gridiron Club
Columbia Commandery
Knights Templars
Mount Vernon
R A
Pentalpha
Almas Temple
Mystic Shrine
Rita Mason
Eastern Star
Beacon Lodge
Grand Lodge of the
Encampment and Uniform Bank
Oriental Council of the
Royal Arcanum
Phi Kappa Psi College
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Whale Order
Louisvile
Washington Lodge
No 15
Grand Lodge of the Order
St Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Lauls
Board of Trade and Business Men's Association
Hay
NEW CARPET FOR SENATE CONTRACT SET AT 92000
Col Daniel Ransdell nails a bargain for senate carpet costing about 2000 dollars for 900 yards of Wilton green fabric from a New England firm. Agents from across the country bid aggressively, with underbidding noted as Col Ransdell selects a durable, high quality option. The carpet is expected to endure heavy use and tobacco chewing in senate rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ransdell
United States Senate
Daniel M Ransdell
Vlee
Col. Ransdell
New England
Senate
Protests in Hackensack over Postmaster Appointment
Hackensack, N J protests against Henry C Allen’s recommendation for Hackensack postmaster. The controversy centers on whether a Congressman’s nomination should be final or if majority patron support can override it. The vacancy and a $2800 yearly salary amplify the dispute amid rising policy questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortetyou
Hackensack
N. J
Henry C. Allen
Potereon
New Jersey
Post Office
Blackensack
Fire Damages Residence In Sixth Street Blaze
A fire at 1007 Sixth Street caused $7 damage and required firefighters to subdue the flames. James Dalyo and his family escaped unharmed along with several boarders amid neighborhood excitement. Postmasters appointed include George R. Cook and others in Pennsylvania Maine Virginia. A toddler drank turpentine at 1304 Half Street Southeast and was treated at Emergency Hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dalyo
Sixth Street
Pennsylvania
Keenville
George R. Cook
Mahanoy
A. Bo Tresler
Springs
John W. Folk- Wellacreek
Peter Connor
Maine
Port Clyde
Kendrick F. Marshall
Virginia—Hatton
Eirwin A. Rainy
Jase
Joseph
Counsel
Jane
Thomas T. Owelis
Mlewade
Tutwller
Silver Gifts Mark Inaugural Committee Ceremony
Gen John M. Wilson and Frank H. Hitchcock were honored at the inaugural committee meeting with a six piece silver service and a loving cup. Surplus funds totaling 5 000 were voted to the auditorium fund. Members present included Hamilton Glover Macfarlind Bell Perry Browne Owen Coolidge Warner and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilson
Frank H. Hitchcock
Gen. Wilson
Charles J. Bell
John Jay Edson
Hamilton
Aldis B Browne
R Ross Perry
Wilson
Wallace H. Hills
Treasury
New Mexico
Rudolph Kauffmann
Edgar D Shaw
Bernard R Green
R. H Smail
M. J Weller
James E Bell
Frank K. Raymond
W. V. Cox
John Joy Edson
Crosby S Noyes
Percy
Foster
John B Larner
Ross Perry Cuno
Rudolph
W & Knox
F. D McGuire
J_Stellwdgen
I Southard Parker
A A Wilson
Edward McCauley
Corcoran ‘Lhom
Aldis Browne
Edward H. Droop
W. P. van Wickle
Theodore W Noyes
James Oyster
Evan H. Tucker
Simon Witt
Minnesota Congressman McCleary Sails for Europe
Representative McCleary of Minnesota travels to Europe as a member of the Lincoln Memorial Commission to inspect monuments for inspiration. He will study memorials including the Victor Emmanuel II monument in Rome and the Madrid memorial to the father of King Alfonso, as part of planning a fitting tribute to the martyred President.
Painting Capitol Dome Aboard Swinging Scaffolds At Risk
Laborers on swinging scaffolds repaint the Capitol interior high above tourists 185 feet below while the job promises a lighter ivory finish. The perils are noted as painters earn regular wages of 220 dollars daily. Special to Washington West Annapolis May 11 reports three midshipman classes totaling 600 to join joint army navy maneuvers near Baltimore June 8 to 11 with North Atlantic Squadron vessels forming the core naval strength. Multiple naval vessels and orders move through Washington Norfolk Denver Sanchez Newport Ranger Honolulu Bowton Minneapolis Newport Providence Boston Annapolis Newport News Key West etc. Narragansett Bay May 31 1998 lists detachments and duties for naval officers and midshipmen. Gunboat Hist arrives Boston May 11 for overhaul at Charleston Navy Yard from Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Capitol
Rotunda
Washington West
Annapolis
Baltimore
Texas
Sn Antispulip Hornst
Sires
Washington
Unecaa
Norfolk
Denver
Sanchez Boxer
Newport
Ranger
Honolulu
Balled
Itnoe
Hampton Roads
Bowton
Minneapolis
Wreck
Colorado
Culebra
Provincetown
Hrooklyn
Olympia
Sanchez
Santo Domingo City
Awana
Boston
Florida
Lambert Point
Columbia
Newport News
Yankee
Monts Cristo
Key West
Naval authorities favor reinterment of John Paul Jones at Annapolis
In Fredericksburg Virginia on May 1 the Hetty Washington Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution formed a committee to urge city leaders to press authorities to inter John Paul Jones remains in the National Cemetery at Fredericksburg or nearby. The mayor promised cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Morton
State Department
France
John Paul Jones
Bureau of Navigation
Sigsbee
Loomis
Navy Department
Fredericksburg
Hetty Washington Lewis Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
R Lee Stoffregen
John T Godrick
Charles L Ruffin
National Cemetery
Lader
Warships at Santo Domingo visit to President Morales
American cruisers Brooklyn and Olympia arrived at Santo Domingo and were presented to President Morales. Rear Admiral Sigsbee and Rear Admiral Bradford led the ships’ visit as the country remained quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigsbee
Bradford
Morales
Santo Domingo
Brooklyn
Olympia
Admirel Bradford
Orders To Army Officers Relieve Several Generals In New England
A stream of Army orders relieves Brig Gen James Miller retired from New Hampshire militia duty and assigns Capt Leonard D Wildman to San Francisco then Benicia Barracks. Other officers including Maj Moses Zalinski and Maj William Owen receive duty changes and leaves. Signal Corps men shift posts with Fort Leavenworth duties and Benicia Barracks transfers. A War Department conference with Taft and Bethlehem Steel explores private supply of war materials. The armored cruiser Colorado undergoes standardized screw testing while gunboat Dubuque completes speed trials and awaits acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miller
New Hampshire
Leonard D Wildman
Igus Corps
San Francisco
Cal
Benicia Barracks
David EL. Stone
Abelace
Omaha
Nebr
Moses G. Zalinski
Avaisment
William C. Owen
Army and Navy General Hospital
Hot Springs
Henry M Morrow
Department of California
L Fredendale Quartermanner
Boston
Weat
Louis C Scherer
Fourth Cavalry
Ralph HL van Deman
Twenty-first Infantry
John T Gilmore, Jr
Artilery Corps
Francis W Clark
Artillery Corps
Fort Riley
Kane
Field Artilery
Bosen
Franklin Hel
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Signal School
Charles McK. Saltzman
Richard O Rickard
Mack Kunninghem
Benlela Barrack
Eigna
George O Sauter
Kent
Briz
J. Frankily Bell
United States Army
Assilant
Eugene O Fechet
Dutier
Squier
Charles Moir Saltzman
Beniotn Barrneke
Grinky Nebr
Department of the
War Department
Taft
Morton
Chhef Ordnance
War and Navy Departments
McIlvaine
Bethlehem Steel Company
Mesars
Johnson and Meigs
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Cummins
Tribunal For Square Deal
Hawkeye State
Elkina
Gov
A. B. Cummins
Baptist Church Union
St. Lows
Seaboard
Psi Upsilon Convention
Gol
William Lockwood
D Street
Arthur Mowatt
Fourteenth Street
Billy
Frilo
Barry Helwitz
Helwits
Half Street
Toni
W. B. Moses & Sons
F Street
Cor
11Th
Hitchcock
Capitol Dome
P. Symington
Naval Torpedo
Stayton
Narragansett Bay
R. I
Second Naval District
Naval War College
Jfp
Atkinson
T Kearaarge
Hist
Charleston Navy Yard
Caribbean
Mass
Dubuque
Palais Royal
Eleventh Streets
Raudnitz & Pollitz
Europe
Palas Royal
Amtsr
Charles A
Hawtrey
Wessage
Mars
Ellis Jeffreys
Liebler & Co
Lion Bond
London AsSuraNce
Reen Plynpton
W H Thompson
OS Wheelock, Jr
Murray Carson
Ben Webster
James Neill
Herbert Gleath
Felix Morris
Kitty Cheatham
Mat Lattle
Charles B. Hanford
Marie Drofnah
Henry Arthur Jones
Susan
The
Mat
Afayettes Opera House
Nient
Magnette
Comedienne
Stella Mayhew
Whitney
Fays
Nex
Kernan
F Rush
Fred [Irwin
Sacred Heart Fair
Masonic Temple
F Streets
Amus
Chase
POLITE _ACDEVILLE
Herr Willy Zimmerman
Harry Leclair Cole
Johnson Pay Bros
Shoreham Hotel
Womas
Russell H. Conwell
Lafayette Opera House
Dintelet
Columbia Christian Endeavor Caton
Sceis
Smith's
Nooy
Arthur Smith
Geen
U. S
Treacury
Ington
Flora C. Dyer
National Rifles
Whyrtay
Fulton’s
Ninth Street
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