Judges Enjoin I C C Rate Reductions in Interstate Cases
Interstate Commerce Commission rate cut plans are blocked in a pivotal opinion by Judge Mack Phelps. The ruling addresses constitutionality of Lang and Short Haul clauses, limits the railroads power to set blanket freight rates, and upholds a temporary injunction restraining further reductions pending merits.
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Intermountain
Balks Commission
Commerce Court
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Trd
Traer Us
Somtitzston
Pat St
Mack Pints
al Vod
Hs Consar
Ile Pointe
Rome
Borgh
Athena
Ols
German embassy seeks pulp duty relief under treaty terms
Secretary Knox transfers the matter to President Taft arguing the issue is purely legal not diplomatic. The German ambassador Bernstorff in New York plans talks with Knox on favored nation exemptions for German exports of wood pulp and printing paper, echoing similar claims by other nations and supported by the American Publishers Association urging immediate action.
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Knox
Taft
Publishers’ Association
State Department
Amica
Bernstorff
New York
Tle
Washington
Canada
John Norris
American Publishers Association
Court Says Railroad Rate Doctrine Limitation Stated
A court ruling holds that section 3 of the railroad rate law cannot be skirted by charging lower long haul rates when short haul rates are higher due to competition and not unreasonably remunerative. The decision notes the commission cannot fix maximum reasonable nondiscriminatory rates as a percentage of unknown costs. Motions to dismiss petitions are denied and writs to enjoin orders remain in force pending a flag determination of the cases.
SAYS LOAN MEANS RUIN FOR HONDURAS
Juan Paredes former special minister to Washington says a Morgan loan of 10 million dollars backed by the United States would ruin Honduras. He argues the so called loan is a speculative bailout that could make Honduras a protectorate of the United States. He resigned over the issue, calling the plan unjust toward Honduras.
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New Orleans
Morgan
Knox
Honduras
Juan Paredes
Washington
Thenor Paredes
United States
Cardinals Designate Sail for Rome Investiture
Archbishop John M Farley and Apostolic Delegate Diomeda Falconio sailed for Rome for cardinals investiture. Thousands cheered in chilly dawn as the procession left St Patrick's Cathedral, with 6,000 children singing hymns and a long line of cars moving toward the Hudson River.
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New York
John M Farley
Diomeda Falconio
Washington
Rome
St Patrick's Cathedral
Hudson River
Tragedy in Wilkinsburg Restaurant Ends in Shooting
In Wilkinsburg near Pittsburgh, 28 year old George Denarey shot and killed 20 year old Katie Wennay after an argument over a waitress. He wounded 26 year old Charles Melance and then shot himself, leaving Denarey in critical condition and Melance recovering. Denarey had recently left the restaurant after previously working there and had quarrelled with Melance over the girl.
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Pittsburgh
George Denarey
Katie Wennay
Charles Melance
Wilkinsburg
Melance
Denarey
Mystery Names and Quotes From an Obscure Page
Fragmentary OCR lists garbled theater and person names alongside scattered titles and phrases. Readable items include vague references to plays and individuals such as The Star-pangled Ranper and names like Hille Monckton Whidden, leaving uncertain context and dates.
City Extends Opposed Plans for Alexandria Units
Washington Post Bureau reports opposition in Alexandria City Council to extending corporate units into surrounding counties. The council discussed filing to acquire portions of Alexandria and Fairfax counties, delaying final action. Council members debated a $30,000 high school plan, jail improvements funded, and approving speed limits and contracts for the Washington Virginia Railway. Hooft case postponed. A. F. Smith fined $20 for gambling.
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Fairfax Counties
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Marshall
Ety
Plaga
South Royal Street
Rebukes Employes In Court At Caney Trial
Independent Kansas town reports Senator Robert Owen of Olda Ham faced four Caney merchants in Monticello Tanch case over supplies and lumber charged to him by agents. Owen testified he aimed to warn employers to stop charging his accounts and asserted he would pay all legitimate claims.
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Monticello Tanch
Here
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Indian fighter Burke shoots self in dream in Oklahoma
Thomas Burke a former Indian fighter and long time deputy U S marshal in the district, shot himself in a Duncan hotel pillow while dreaming of pursuing a train robber. He fired a revolver under his pillow, the bullet penetrating the pillow and striking his lower jaw.
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Chickasha Okla
Thomas Burke
United States
Burke
Ducan
Sesson
Bomb threat and explosion destroy Braddock man's home
Steven Swanson of Braddock received a Mack hand tester demanding 30M and ignored it. His home was destroyed today by a dynamite explosion. Swanson, believed killed, appeared tonight in Altoona. His wife was not at home. A right investigation is under way as the area endures its first Black Hand outrage in years.
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Pittsburgh
New
Steven Swanson
Braddock
Swanson
Altoona
Half Million in Vain as Rothschild Vaults Probed
Efforts to locate a rumored half million dollars hidden in cafe deposit vaults by David Rothschild after his death while serving a looting sentence proved futile. State official George Van Tuyt searched boxes under Rothschild’s name at the Madison Rate Deposit and the Corn Exchange Bank, with no funds found. Further inquiry will be conducted in New York and New Jersey as attorney George Whize travels to St Louis to consult Rothschild’s widow.
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Ald
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New Jersey
Federal Bank
George van Tuyt
Rothschild
Madison’ Rate
Corn Exchange Bank
George Whize
St. Louis
Batten
Mayor Gaynor Chides Reformers At State Club Meet
New York November 14 Mayor Gaynor urged the State Federation of Women Clubs to work for reforms with patience and gentleness while opposing woman suffrage. He said most women do not want suffrage, warned radicals are a greater danger than steady effort, and urged unity and steady progress alongside changing roles for women. A Rangoon dispatch reported the Bank of Burma failed today with deposits totaling 3.75 million dollars.
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New York
Gaynor
State Federation of Womens Clubs
Quick Action Prescription Cures Colds in a Day
A claimed daily cure for colds and coughs suggests mixing two drachms of glycerine with an ounce of Concentrated Pine, then half a pint of whisky. Shake and take one to two teaspoons after meals and at bedtime. Promoted as genuine Globe Concentrated Pine, sold in a half-ounce bottle in a tin case, with warnings against cheaper, larger quantities.
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