Foraker's Rate Bill Faces Opposition From ICC
Cincinnati merchants and shippers oppose Senator Foraker's freight regulation bill as weak and deceptive. The Interstate Commerce Commission is united in opposition, arguing the measure fails to curb rail rate abuses. Local business leaders warn the bill would not deliver quick relief and may mirror an attack on the Sherman Anti-Trust Law.
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Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Foraker
Congress
W. E B. Chandler
Ohio
Serulor Chandler
Senate
House
Biking
Interstate Commerce Commersion
Cincinnati Receivers’ and Shippers’ Bureau
Washington Post
Cincinnati
82Nter Foraker
Receivera and Shippers” Bureau of
Receivers and Shippers’ Bureau
J. J. Moffett
Business Men's Club
Interstate’ Commerce Commivsion
Revelverd and Slippers' Bureau
Ohio Shippers’ Association
Interstate Comigierce Commission
Wisconsin Central Denies Unlawful Act in Rebates Case
The Wisconsin Central Railroad answers in the private car rebate case against Pabst Brewing, Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit, and seven railroads. It admits a year old verbal agreement with Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit to receive commissions on gross earnings at competing points and one cent per car run, excluding Pabst. It says the arrangement was in good faith and no money was paid to Pabst or others in violation of law. As of September 6, 1908, total payments were $1,923.24.
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Sconsin Road
Pabst
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Fubst Brewing Company
Milwaukee Refrigerator, Transit Company
United States
Wisconsin Central Company
Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Company
Pabst Brewing Company
MIT
Schandein Will Sustained In Probate Fight
Milwaukee Wis Nov Judge Carpenter Tydell in a lengthy decision sustained the will of Lisette Schandein admitting the instrument to probate Mrs Jacob Heyl is named chief beneficiary with a $7 002 000 estate Ella Frank and Emil Schandein two children receive limited allowances Contestants Emil Schandein and Mrs Frank asserted undue influence in the preparation of the will.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Carpenter Tyedey
Lisette Schandein
Jacob Heyl
Ella Frank
Emil Sehandein
Emil Senandein
Prank
Jacob Hy
Senator Elkins Denies Railroad Rate Concession Claim
Senator Elkins chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee rejects reports that he met with the President and surrendered on rate regulation. He states he has not expressed his views, has not visited the White House recently, and no official statements have been authorized.
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Elking
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
House
Elkins
Ekins
White House
Mr. Elkins
Abere
Alec
Senate
Foraker
An Ee
Plans for Annual Meeting of Associated Charities
Arrangements completed for the annual meeting of the Associated Charities to be held December 12 at 8 p m in the Church of the Covenant auditorium. Justice David J Brewer, president, will deliver a special address on the charity organization movement as exemplified in the Associated Charities of the National Capital. Five minute reports by Washington leaders and committee chairs will follow. Admission by ticket with applications to the association office at 311 G Street or its eight agencies.
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Church of Covenant
Assoerated Charities
Church of the Covenant
David J. Brewer
National Capital
Washington
John Joy Falwon
Br. D. Percy
Hick Hag
Cusdi H. Rudolph
Charles F. ‘Weller
Association
Ucket
Funeral for Mrs. Deborah Mankin Held at Church
Services for Mrs. Deborah Dent Mankin will take place tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension. Born in Charles County Maryland in 1817 she traced her lineage to Bir Thames Lent of Yorkshire England, a founder of Glesburo Manor. She leaves a son daughters and many grandchildren.
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Deborah Dent Mankin
Deborah C. Brooke
Yorkshire
England
Glesburo Manor
Anacostia River
Maraele
The
Dart
Rye Washington
Wynne Back Prom London
Former Postmaster General Robert J. Wynne now American consul general in London arrives in Washington with Mrs Wynne. He praises Americans for warmly welcoming Prince Louis Battenberg and notes King Edward VII is popular. Wynne, well known in Europe for his press ties, may stay in Washington through holidays.
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London
Washington
United States
Prince Louis
Battenberg
Wynne
Edward
Laute
St. James' Park
Buckingham Palace
Wynna
Americana
Neral
Yelief
American Society
Watterson Declines Political Office Kentucky Statement
The Courier Journal publishes Henry Watterson’s firm disclaimer that he would not accept any nomination for governor or other office, even if unanimously tendered. He states office has always been odious to him and he would rather die a journalist, valuing personal intellectual freedom and independence.
Election Fraud Charges Draw St Louis Police Chief Inquiry
St Louis detectives testified at a public board meeting that Andrew Gordon a colored officer was ordered to line up and vote Negroes at polls fraudulently. He claimed he refused to follow orders due to potential prison, while police heads refuted his charges prompting a possible further investigation. Federal appointments in Oregon discussed with the President by Senator Fulton amid land fraud concerns. Blizzard reappointment as U S attorney in Northern West Virginia cited with backing from Senators Scott and Elkins despite opposition. Rev C H Strother accepts Deanwood church call after leaving Howard University.
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St. Loui
Board of Police Commissioners of
Andrew Gordon
Gordon
Oregon
Fulton
United States
California
Bing
Scott
Bliscard
Beott
West Virginia
Rees Blizzard
Northern District
Blizzard
Thera
Scott and Elkins
Charcoal Lozenges Promote Health and Beauty
An old health piece extols charcoal as a safe purifier aiding digestion teeth whitening and clearer skin. It notes charcoal absorbs gases and impurities in the stomach and bowels and touts Stuart’s Charcoal Lozenges as a pleasant daily aid with no harm.
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Harman
Stuart
Parsons Gets Victory in Roosevelt Backed County Committee Fight
Special to Top Washington Post from New York November 26 reports Herbert Parsons favored by Roosevelt forces won the contest for county committee chairman, defeating Platt aligned candidates. Halpin rebuked leaders, while Deedle faction supporters claimed Parsons embodies self government. Parsons, a 36 year old Yale graduate and Republican leader in the Twenty fourth Assembly district, pledged to serve voters free from outside influence.
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William Halpin
Herbert Parsons
Roosevelt
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Parsons
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Platt
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van Cott
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Henkel
Gilman
Halpin
Jerome
Abraham Gruber
Bedkalf
Pratt
Samuel Strasbourger
George Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Rnit-Up
Odell
Parsons Waa
Art
Les
Parvong
Waa
Jocal
John H. Parsons
Yale University
University of Berlin
Nance
Essembly
Harpin
Ode
Beig
Alcott
J. van Vechten Alcott
Mittee
Signed by Million Women Protest Smoot Seat in Senate
National League of Woman's Organizations met in Philadelphia to oppose Reed Smoot's Senate seat. A petition will be presented to exclude him, claiming his Mormon hierarchy endorses polygamy. Delegates from many states signed, with letters of support from Salt Lake City's Woman's American Club. A presidents' meeting will be held in December.
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Senate
Philadelphia
National League of Woman's Organizations
United States
Utah
Smoot
Woman's American Qub
Salt Lake City
League
National Congress
Elty
Escaped Bank Robber Dies in Ohio After Shootout
An escaped bank robber identified as Harry Sliter died in Pis ime Ohio after being wounded in a pursuit. Reports say he was struck in the abdomen during a gunfight following a bank robbery in Jackson Michigan and had been serving a sentence when he escaped.
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Pisime
Ohio
Harry
Flater
Alla
Foote
Allan Henry Wilson
Jackson
Mich
Penttentery
Hichland
Gen Sumner Sails for Orient Aboard Transport Logan
The U S transport Logan sailed from San Francisco for Honolulu Guam and Manila carrying many cabin passengers plus units of the Tenth Infantry and Marne Corps bound for Manila. Maj Gen Sumner and his wife were aboard and will inspect Honolulu before heading to Manila. Three Catholic sisters heading to Guam for educational work were also on board.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
Honolulu
Guam
Manila
Tenth
Infanuy
Marne Corps
Marine Corps
Hospital Corps
Sumner
Honouin
Virginia Returns Battleship Virginia Prepares for Commission
The Virginia, fastest battleship yet, completed a successful trial off Rockland Maine and sailed into Virginia Capes for completion at Newport News yards before commissioning. Secretary Root declined an invitation to speak at the National League convention.
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Norfolk
United States
Virginia
Rockland
Virginia Capes
Newport News
Root
Hoot
Willet H. Goodwin
National Civil Service Reform League
National League
Milwaukee December 14 Note on Public Business
In Milwaukee on December 14 Secretary Heat voiced strong interest in the subject and stated that badnote must not be neglected as it would hinder Washington and public business. He warned that leaving the capital without addressing the issue was impossible.
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Milwaukee
Heat
Washington
Naval Engineering School Advances Navy Training Program
The Navy Department orders six officers to Washington for engineering instruction as part of a two year program led by Commander Thomas W. Ryan. A preliminary engineering training school will provide practical experience at navy yards and shipbuilding plants, with duties split between Washington and field sites.
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Rae
Navy
Navy Department
Washington
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