Railway Laws Urged At Conference Central to Rates Debate
A convention committee on rates urged segregation of intrastate and interstate railroad earnings and uniform classification of commodities. It pressed state and federal cooperation, warned against broad federal control, and proposed state authorization to act as agents for the Interstate Commerce Commission to obtain complete information. The report favored harmony in railway legislation and recommended an enlarged committee to study uniform standards and present a plan to Congress.
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Montana Senator Stanton Delivers Anecdotal Rail Talk
The Montana representative Stanton gave a rambling impromptu speech at the convention recounting railroad history and urging action to ensure all Montanans can ride steam cars. He described a train order that forced a road to run a train and joked about vintage wine while defending ongoing rate and safety discussions.
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Peace conference adopts plan for International High Court of Justice
Report from The Hague notes the arbitration plan by Prof De Martens was debated and withdrawn by the committee. A special committee was proposed to draft a unanimous declaration endorsing obligatory arbitration. The Scott report on the court was adopted by the committee with a large majority amid delegations absent. The conference aims to finalize the declaration on obligatory arbitration as sessions near completion. Separately, Capt Barry of the Kentucky recounts a thirteen and a half hour grounding off Lambert Point caused by crowded fairways, denying damage to the vessel and blaming harbor traffic and pilot availability. channel later cleared and Kentucky left without incident.
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Chinese toman ships plan to replace crews in Central America trade
Mobil, Alabama reports that nearly all ships in the Central American trust trade will replace their Norwegian crews with Chinese in the coming weeks. About eight percent of steamers are chartered from Norwegian owners who deem their labor unreliable or temperamental and complain of desertions aided by home runners, leading to a likely addition of some thirty five Chinese sailors.
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Fraud order issued against United Mail Order Company operators
A fraud order from the Post Office Department targets FL Crayton and Max Longfellow of Oakland for a get rich quick scheme via United Mail Order Company. They allegedly watched mortality records of elites and sent pens with charges to heirs who paid to settle. Crayton and Longfellow were arrested as the business grew, with the scheme described as expanding. The note also mentions a letter carrier examination by the United States Civil Service Commission for Washington Port Office on October 3, with applications due by October 26 and November 20 deadlines.
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Jackson 18 Nominated by Rhode Island Republicans
Providence Oct 7 1930 after adopting a Roosevelt aligned platform and pledging support for Senator Wetmore the Rhode Island Republican State convention nominated by acclamation Governor candidate Jackson with running mate Watrous and Bennett Bennett for attorney general Read as Liberty Walter A Read to succeed in treasurer and Charles Bennett as secretary of state and other posts.
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Promotion for Capt Ross to Rear Admiral on Retirement
Rear Admiral Charles H Stockton retires elevating Capt Albert Ross, commander of the naval training station on the Great Lakes, to rear admiral. Ross, born in Pennsylvania, entered U S naval service in 188? and has logged sixteen years at sea, last cruise ending December 1903. Rate complaint against a railway for coal shipments from Centervilla district Iowa to Albany Missouri dismissed by the State Commerce Commission. Conference planned in New York on the government claim of 900,000 against the Jamestown Exposition Company. Assistant Secretary Edwards and Secretary Cortelyou to meet.
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Limitations of airships slow in London amid rain and wind
The Brisa army airship at Crystal Palace failed to ascend after a gale. repairs were needed and the week’s tests showed airships are only practical in favorable weather. Army Aeronaut sent to St Louis Captain Charles de Chandler to conduct balloon voyages, with further tests planned at Fort Leavenworth and Gahoma. Name change at powder depot to Arsenal Garfield to visit Williamstown brother of William Garfield at Williams College.
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Independent Mason Named NY Governor Nominee
Trenton Oct 16 John R Mason of Collegewood filed with the Secretary of State as an independent candidate for governor of New York. Mason also holds the gubernatorial nomination for the Probableion party, presenting a cross ticket in the New York race.
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Four Battle Stops to Cost Forty Million for a Bigger Navy
The piece argues that President Roosevelt’s speeches signal a shift from a limited fleet to a large modern navy. It contends four battleships may cost about 40 million dollars, with broader costs for dock facilities and trained personnel, aiming to win public support in Congress and shape opinion inland and on the Pacific coast.
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Wireless phones astonish war ships on new system
Report from Norfolk notes a wireless telephone system on naval ships surpassing expectations. Lieut Cie and Davi say results exceed electricians' hopes as signals link yard, Cape Charles, and ships like Tennessee. Music and messages reportedly heard clearly from transmitters aboard nearby vessels.
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Government Rules Exempt Coal Carriers From Tonnage Dues
Attorney General Bonaparte ruled that foreign vessels carrying coal for the United States Navy in coastwise service are not liable for tonnage and light dues under Commerce and Labor Department regulations. The Ferndene protested charges for coal to Puget Sound and San Francisco shipments, potentially affecting Navy fuel costs and Treasury revenues.
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British Col lier Fined For Unreported Cargo At Mare Island
The British steamer Garecube docked Monday night in San Francisco and, after anchoring, proceeded to Mare Island without reporting to the customs house. It carried coal intended for government use and officials suspect agents planned to unload cargo without paying the tonnage tax disputed by American and foreign dockowners. The vessel was fined 5900 dollars.
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Savannah Volunteer Guards Leave National Guard
The Savannah Heavy Artillery battalion voting to quit the National Guard will continue as an independent organization. The move highlights a trend as several Georgia units disband this year after regular army inspections showed no Georgia company or battery conformed to U S Army organization.
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31 DY HORSEMANSHIP TEST Gen Carter Approves Rading of Officers
Chicago October 10 report on a Roosevelt plan test of department officers with Brig Gen WH Crater leading a 31 officer drill and a 15 mile road march at two and a half hours total, plus naval transfer orders and appointments in the Navy department.
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New Jersey Civil War Veterans Parade in Washington
Pennsylvania observers yesterday saw a contingent of remaining New Jersey Civil War veterans in square dress led by Gen J Madison Drake. They are the survivors of a famous regiment, once numbering 580, with only eighteen left to march this day, including Capt William Tackerson, Cant Robert Crosbie, First Sergt Charles Waterbury, Sergt William Zimmerman, Herman Miska and others.
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Army Orders and Promotions Quietly Announced
A string of military notices lists retirements and appointments across departments. Capt Guy Paine Aufellein and Capt Charles D Clay receive extended service and retirement statuses. Major Abner Phikeriog Teruly and Brig Gen Wil no manser are noted among promotions and reassignment. The Ordnance Department announces the Picatin Depot rename. Chandler Pignal Corps prepares for port duties. and various officers undergo inspections, travel, or duty transfers at Forts Schumer, Fort Howard, and related posts.
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