Hepburn Plans Levy to Curb Stock and Cotton Futures
Rep Col Hepburn chairs the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee preparing a bill aimed at using taxing power to prohibit stock on margin and cotton futures speculation. The measure would target dealers while avoiding broad investment taxes, seeking to prevent pandemonium and ensure currency stability.
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Collete Hepburn
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
EIU
Col Hepburn
Bpain
House
Stepburn
Cal Wreas
Wall Street
Hey
New York
Jeaniniace Shanneis
Murphy disavows Hagan at Tammany Hall pledge scene
Charles F Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, pledged support to William J Bryan for the Democratic presidential nomination if he met certain conditions at a Washington event last night. He defended Lieut Gen Lewis Stiyg as a possible nominee and criticized Late Chairman W F Conn.
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Charles F Sturphy
Tusmany Hall
Elas Het
Bryants Gimmines
the Democrate
Tammany Wall
Murphs
Gev Lewis
Sant Chaser
Nanler
Murph
New Vine
Democrats Press for Expanded House Representation
Representative Williams of Mississippi told Speaker Lehton Democrats seek greater representation in House committees. He urged increasing Democratic share from about 43 percent to close to parity, arguing for proportional versus Republican heavy committee seats. The speaker gave no firm commitment and another discussion is planned for the following week.
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Yern Sharp Williams
Aliwissipp
Democratic
Andaurliy
House of Ziupresentaties
Fis
Lawton
Io House
Techthaast Congress
Tle Democrats
Ulan
Watrous Wins Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Vote
Rhode Island election results show Ralph C Watrous of Warwick winning a narrow plurality for lieutenant governor. Democratic hopes for a larger plurality diminished as the final tallies favored Watrous by a small margin amid party expectations.
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Providence
Ralph C Watrous
Warwick
Repubjican
Rhode Island
Yates
Warrous
Cannon's Friends Victors in Oglesby Primary Bill Vote
The Oglesby direct primary bill to select Winn delegates to the national conventions was killed by the lower house. Opponents led by Speaker Cannon’s supporters argued the measure interfered with his presidential bid and party regional influence.
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Oglesby
Winns
Springfield
Cannonge
United States
Crawford Runs for Senate to Succeed Kittredge
Governor Crawford of South Dakota announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Kittredge. The move comes as Kittredge faces attacks from supporters of the former administration and the governor’s campaign positions himself as a reform candidate in Sioux Falls on November 2.
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Kitttredge
South Dakota
Sioux Falls , Oak
Crawford
Sous Dakota
Tin
United States
Betate
Senator Kittredge
Kittredge
Pornions
Seek Work on Isthmus Amid Panama Commission Findings
A dispatch from Panama Canal Commission Chief Goethals urges discouraging applicants for Isthmus work without appointments. AIS positions rise and wages improve, with 200 daily applications and an estimated 30 percent of workers permanent. Officials cite U S curtailments and better Isthmus conditions as reasons.
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AIS
Aled
Goethals
Panama
United States
Cabinet Hesitation Over Warnings to Southern Officeholders
President's injunction to cabinet members to warn Southern officeholders about supporting a third term appears unevenly enforced. Secretary Tortelyou and Treasury leaders show no letters sent, despite claims warnings were deemed necessary.
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Del
Gates
Meser
Treasury
Ani
Praidank
Lot Permitte
Oiter
Treasury Department
PuatoMlee
Federal court enjoins Alabama railroad regulation enforcement
A federal court in Montgomery issues an injunction blocking enforcement of recent state railroad rate laws. The Central Trust Company and allied rail interests challenge the measures as impairing property rights without due process. Orders suspend key provisions until December 15 in one case and December 2 in another. Contempt penalties up to five years may apply for violations of the restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Theman
Central Trust Company
Longest Way Saves Time Between Capitals
Alberto Gutierrez Beliview, minister to Brazil, explained the impractical route from Brazil to Bolivia due to mountains. He arrived in New York after traveling from Rio de Janeiro via Europe to the United States, then planned to sail to Colon and onward by rail to his country’s capital.
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Bolivia
Alberto Gutierrez Beliview
Ria Kane
Rio Janeiro
Rio
Europe
New York
Colonceras
Panama
Jong Railway Uy
Ins Country
Chicago to tax wheels in city plan awaits governor sign
Chicago considers a wheel tax of 500000 yearly to fund street repairs. The levy would hit all wheeled vehicles using city streets except baby carriages, with autos taxed higher than smaller vehicles. Governor Deneen indicated intent to sign the measure promptly after legislative action in Springfield. New Albany furniture firms file complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission claiming eastern and southern railroads favor North Carolina makers. Details note rate changes in 1907 and surge in freight costs. Naval vessel movements reported from New York Navy Yard and Balligors.
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Chicago
Compion
New Albany Furniture Comf
New Albany
Mins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
North Carolina
Iton
New York
Rush A Currency Bill Faces House Chaos Over Chair Roles
A nascent currency bill is poised to bypass the Senate Finance plan and move through the House via a Rules resolution. Speaker Cannon will appoint chairmen before Christmas, likely sidelining Charles N. Fowler of Banking and Currency to permit swift passage of administration favored reform.
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Charles N. Fowler
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Thadease
Committee On Banking and Currency
Commalitee
Fowler
Tts
Snare
Senate
House
Hulea
Yowter
Banking and Currency
Oklahoma Relief Bill Delayed By White House Visit Absence
Army orders list transfers and recruiting actions tied to a $500000 appropriation for the new state of Oklahoma. Senators Gwen and Gore sought immediate funds, meeting Treasury officials after a White House absence, with transfers to units like the Twenty Cavalry and Eleventh Cavalry planned within two weeks to ease the state’s finances.
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Indian Territory
Weboot Anda
Indian ‘Territory
Oklahoma
Gwen and
Gore
Ghd
Treasury Department
Oklahams
Owen
William T Littlebrant
Reagan
She D Lane
Daniel 4
Howell Igntes
Wenlpiainn
Harry le Jumax
Menason
George P Waits
Sim Cavalry
General Recruiting Service
Odioral
Coan Artillery
Miraus Cronk
Jafferoon Sarracun
Windix
Revere Starvetk
Gaveley
Kane
Pirat
James Fwaleen
Fort Sudim
Franke Capen Pitty Tozer
Lina Ladeer Tober Tettentry
Sotallad
Colfurbue Barrashia
la Verge
Geese
Charles Raero
Davai
Sen Pransiaso
Stenaport
Portalion
Columbia Barracks
Ohio
George
Joseph
Belemini
Blocom
Heelan
Cavaler Sclembun
Barrwcka
Charles Loggie
Follies Patarees
Cota Anieny Corpe
Aid Distressed Vessels Under President Order
By order of the President a fleet of cutters and support vessels named Woodbury Gresham Dexter Molson Onondaga Apache and others will sail from Savannah Georgia to aid vessels in distress. The operation will run from January to April with cruising to assist ships in need.
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Woodbury
Gresham
Dextar
Molson Onondaga
Apache
Semhole
Bean
Savannah Ga
Suen Wie Bay
Vesels
Asazon
Jan Sand
Simple Rheumatism Cure Prescribed With Harmless Mix
A historical ad proposes a home remedy for rheumatism using a blend of Fuld Extract Dandelion half ounce, Compound Kangon one ounce, Compound Syrup Barsapurtta dress gunces. Mix in a bottle and take one tea spoonful twice daily and at bedtime. Lists ingredients obtainable from pharmacies and claims safety.
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MD Mneckes
Fleet Set for Pacific Voyage Under Roosevelt Plans
Rumors say the battle fleet will sail from Hampton Roads on December 16 to the Pacific under President Roosevelt. Admiral Brann notes possible delays in assembling ships Minnesota Kentucky Virginia and others awaiting overhaul before the long voyage. Admiral Evans expected to join as Roosevelt hosts dinner at the White House.
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Bureau of Navigation
Minnesota
Kentucky
Virginie
Sal
Admiral Evans
Roosevelt
White House
Texas Out of Commission Navy Ship Is Placed
The battleship Yexan, the first armored vessel of the motor navy, was ordered out of commission at Norfolk Navy Yard. For over two years in reserve, it saw limited action including a role at the Battle of Santiago. Rumors say Rear Admiral Schley narrowly avoided collision with the Brooklyn as Cervera's fleet emerged. Some states seek assignment for the ship to their naval militias, but it is deemed too large for such organization.
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Atcs
Temestown
Hampton Roads
Santiago
Texas
Schley
Brooklyn
Cervera
Hantiega Harbor
Abe
Lumber Firms File ICC Complaint Against Railroads
Forty one lumber companies operating in Oregon Washington and Idaho allege railroads including Northern Pacific Great Northern Union Pacific Burlington Southern Pacific Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Oregon Short Line conspired to raise freight from 3 to 30 pounds per car leading to unreasonable rate increases. The Polates Lumber Company heads the filing with the other four firms among region’s largest.
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Washington
Idaho
Hevs
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mat Ie
Polates Lumber Company
Oreo
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Burlington
Southern Pacific
Chicago
Milwaukee
St Paul
Licorice Makers Appeal Over Cornering Market
The MacAndrews & Forbes Company and the J. B. Young Company appeal to the U S Supreme Court over an $8000 fine by the U S Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York. Prosecution charged they cornered the trade in licorice used in cigar and tobacco production, violating Sherman and trust laws to stifle competition.
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Cary + Cane
Supreme Court
MacAndrews & ‘Forbes Company
J 8 Young Company
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuse
Southam
New York
Tobacco rivals glose in U S hearing on ownership links
New York Nov 21 United States officials questioned whether the American Tobacco Company owned the United Cigar Stores Company amid testimony about close relations and direct sales to the Gifted Clear Stores Company. PC Hill, vice president of American Tobacco, said he had little knowledge of United Cigar’s management and noted discounts up to 10 percent for retailers using the fiveboun company’s products.
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New York
Yobacco Company
United Cigar Stores Company
United States
Topacco Trust
Shirida
United Company
American Tobacco Company
PC Hill
Américan Tobacco Company
United Cigar Storea Company
Gaited Clear Storea
Fiveboun
Poaldas
Fragrant skin lotion from old recipe card
Obtain from your druggist a homemade skin treatment using spirits of cologne and rose water with powdered soap and styrax to craft a two month supply. Apply daily by massaging into the skin for a rosy, youthful tint, continuing until the color becomes permanent.
Americans Not To Be Shot In Mexican Case Commutes Sentence
Acting Governor of Chihuahua considering a commutation from death to twenty years for three Americans convicted of murder. Mexican Ambassador Creel, also governor of the state, requested the change, citing appeals from Washington. The scheduled execution on the sixth of next month was halted by the ambassador's initiative and a ruling within Chihuahua.
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Chihushui
Mexico
Rytet'at Amousrader Gresk
Alpiomat
Republic of Mexico
Creel Algo
Washington
Tuseday
Joss Merle Samebex
Binte
Ranson
Ba & Command
Chaslem
Richardson
Mitchell
Hartet ix
Texas
Alitchell
Devers
New York
State Department
American Held as Slayer After Overboard Escape
A American named Deminil, arriving from Western China, was arrested by Chinese authorities near Batong for shooting a Chinese. He was intercepted at Chang because he lacked a passport, dumped overboard, swam ashore, and was recaptured. He faces trial in Shanghai at the American consular court.
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Victoria Boc
Agviey
Shanghai
Deminil
Batong
Chang
Thibeten
Hlm
Grandsons to inherit vast estate under Deen will
The late Charles H Deen leaves practically his entire property valued at about 30 million dollars to his two grandsons Charles Deere Wiman and Dwight K Wiman. They receive a 25 percent installment at age forty with the remainder at an later date. Income from the estate is allocated among the widow Mire William Butterworth and other relatives, with distant relatives and servants given small sums.
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Hoc Uscang
Charles H Deen
Moline
Til
Charles Deere Wiman
Dwight K Wimensos
Willem C. Wiman
Chicago
Wiman
William Butterworth
Mra Beera
Standard Oil Wins A Case In Weighing Dispute
The Standard Oil Company won a court victory in Indianapolis over city demands to inspect wagons and cans used for fuel sales. The Superior Court ruled that containers and measures used by the company are not required to be individually inspected, though city authorities may require accuracy of the weighing system.
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Feeaial
Indianapolis
Standard Oil Company
Pettibone Murder Trial Jury Examinations Progress in Idaho
In Bolsa Idaho on November 8 after the first day of voir dire in the Pettibone murder case Western Federation of Miners leader George A Pettibone faced questions about qualifications from both sides Seven jurors answered queries and the process moved faster than expected with 3 to 4 additional talesmen to be seated Monday Judge Wood limited the latitude shown in the Haywood case and stated longer sessions would be held daily to expedite the trial.
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Bolsa
Idaho
Talesmen
George A. Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Frank Steunenberg
Monany
Wood
Haywood
Toland Waterways Commission Plans River Improvement
The Toland Waterways Commission meets this week to study a plan for restoring navigation on the Mississippi and other rivers. It is preparing a preliminary report for the President with data on river conditions, transportation rates, and the rationale for waterway development, including the Lakes to the Gulf project. The commission aims to conserve natural resources while addressing rail and water transport inadequacies.
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Twland Commission
Toland Waterways Commission
Missfexippi
Counave
Time ripens for federal aid to drainage says Garfield
Jaren R. Gar rata, Secretary of the Interior, told the National Drainage Association in Washington that the era calls for active federal cooperation in drainage. He warned against private or state-only efforts and urged Congress to enact laws and fund irrigation, harbor improvements, and waterway projects. The group planned a May meeting in Washington to coordinate national resource conservation and urged governors to send delegates.
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Baltimore
Jaren R. Garrata
Jary
Interior
Congress of the National Drainage Ansociation
Thei
Washington
Rooeevalt
Congress
Exclusionist Policy Delayed Pending Emigration Rules Test
In flux policy reports state the exclusionists must wait for President and immigration rules to be tested for consistency before any legislation. State Department advisors indicate the Japanese government is aligning with the United States to avoid premature moves.
President Invited to Speak at Appomattox Day Banquet
The Hamilton Club of Chicago invited President Roosevelt to address its Appomattox Day banquet on April 9. The invitation came from club president Thomas Knight and committee members Maun Louden and Alexander H Revell, with Revell a former Diston League Club president. Roosevelt doubted his ability to attend.
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Hamilton Club
Chicago
Appomattox
Roosévelt Tua
Thomas PD Knight
Congressional Committees to Establish Literary Bureau Here
Representative Loudenelager of New Jersey announces that the Republican Congressional Committee will permanently establish the literary bureau in Washington on December 1. Quarters for the bureau will be in the Metropolitan Bank Building. Francis Curtis will head the bureau.
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Loudenelager
New Jersey
Republican Congressional Committee
Perman Pently
Washington
Francis Curtis
Metropolitan Bank
Death by fall from barn embankment headlines a farmer
Retired farmer Dennis D Nevins perished in a Strange manner at his residence in Cilistract. While dumping ashes into a bin near a forty foot embankment rear door of the barn, he staggered and fell headfirst onto a rocky bed below, dying instantly.
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Washington
Somarvile
Dennis D Nevins
Cilistract
Navy officers urged to wear Uniform A at White Hours reception
Secretary Metcalf issues order directing officers of the Navy and Marine Camps attending the White House reception tomorrow to wear Uniform A. The directive, issued yesterday, applies to naval officers and staff at the event.
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Navy
Metcalf
Norfolk and Washington D CB H Co notices and dividend
Notice to Norfolk and Washington D CB H Co bondholders outlines bond redemption rates through May 21 1908 and par payment. Also declares a 12 percent semiannual dividend on Washington Railway and Electric Co preferred stock payable December 1 1907 with transfer books open November 2 to December 1 1907. Masonic Hall Association stockholders election set for December 2 1907.
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Lem Towers, Jr
Norfole
WASH
Norfolk
Washington D
CB H Co
Reid
Theic
American Security and Trust Company
Levi Woodbury
Dell & Smith
Sane
Hale
Washington Railway and Electric Company
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Cartiflestes Bhould
Inera
J Whitshead
Masonic Hall Association
District of Commbis
Baer Three
Phelip
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