Railway laws urged at convention amid volleys on control
The conference urged Segregation of interstate and intrastate railway earnings and uniform classification of commodities. The committee on rates and rate making clashed with federal control aims, favoring near home rate authority and possible state delegation to act for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Reports urged harmony, with calls to extend state powers to separate earnings and standardize classifications amid constitutional doubts.
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Montana Railroad Regulation Sparks Extended Convention
The Montanan Enlevens report shows the Montana railroad commission active with trains ordered to run and safety topics debated. Commissioner Stanton recounted pioneer tales, apologized for irrelevance, and urged progress on rates demurrage and physical valuation while the convention extended into today due to debate over committee reports.
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International High Court of Justice plan adopted at peace conference
The Peace Conference committee voted 83 to 8 to adopt James Brown Scott's report on an international high court of justice and to form a special committee to draft a unanimously approved declaration backing obligatory arbitration. Delegates will finalize the form of the declaration in tomorrow's session.
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Chinese to replace Norwegian crews aboard Central American ships
In Mobil Alabama and across the Central American trade, nearly all vessels are expected to substitute their Norwegian crews with Chinese in coming weeks. About eight percent are Norwegian-chartered steamers. Norwegian owners cite dissatisfaction with temperate climates and desertions aided by house runners. An estimated thirty five Chinese crewmen will join, increasing total Chinese personnel aboard.
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Fraud Order in United Mail Order scheme hits Oakland
A fraud order from the Post Office Department targets FL Crayton and Max Longfellow of Oakland California. They ran a get rich quick scheme under United Mail Order Company, selling sealed mortality related parcels with a fountain pen charged to heirs. Crayton and Longfellow were arrested as the operation reportedly grew large.
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Jackson 18 Nominated by Rhode Island Republicans
Providence Oct 7 The Republican State convention endorsed President Roosevelt and Wetmore, repudiated dictation, and nominated by acclamation the ticket led by Governor Jackson with H J Jackson for Lieutenant Governor, Charles Bennett for Attorney General, Walter A Read for Treasurer, and Ralph C Watrous for Secretary of State.
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Promotion for Capt Ross to rear admiral on retirement
The retirement of Rear Admiral Charles H Stockton will promote Captain 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 ends his last cruise in December 1903. A separate rate case against Iowa coal shipments to Albany Mo was dismissed as excessive by the state commission. Another note: a New York conference will discuss the Jamestown Exposition Company debt of $900,000 with Treasury and Cortelyou officials.
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Limitations of airships in London weather
The Brisa airship at Crystal Palace could not ascend due to rain and winds, suffering slight damage in a gale. The week showed such airships work only in favorable weather, disappointing hopes of returning to Aldershot. Army aeronaut C de Chandler heads to St Louis for three balloon voyages later this month with further tests planned at Fort Leavenworth and Omaha. Garfield visits brother at Williams College after interior secretary travels to Williamstown.
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Independent Mason Named N Y governor Nominee
Trenton Oct 16 John R Mason of Collegewood filed with the Secretary of State as an independent city nominee for governor of New York. Mason also holds the ProbibIon party nomination for the same office.
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Debated Navy Plan Signals Big War Ship Expansion
Observations and editorials discuss a planned four battleship build, cost near 40 million, and a broader push to create a dominant U.S. ocean navy. Emphasis on White House unity, New England opposition easing by moving fleet to the Pacific, and Japan’s naval buildup as context for American policy.
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Wireless phones astonish on warships system succeeds
Aerial telephony operates beyond expected range aboard Norfolk ships. Lieut Cie and Davi report wireless messages from the navy yard to ships at Cape Charles and twelve to twenty miles distance. The Tennessee cruiser maintained contact with the yard by ordinary means while the wireless system delivered music and messages clearly to a crewman aboard a ship nearby.
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Navy tonnage and light dues relief for government coal shipments
Attorney General Bonaparte ruled that foreign ships carrying coal to the United States Navy for government use are not subject to tonnage and light dues. The decision followed protests by Ferndene owners against payment for coal destined to Bremer ton Navy Yard and Puget Sound, impacting navy logistics and treasury revenues.
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British Collier Fined After Unreported Cargo at Mare Island
The British steamer Garecube arrived in San Francisco and proceeded to Mare Island without reporting to the customs house. It carried a bottom load of coal for government use and faces a hefty $5,900 fine amid ongoing tension over tonnage tax with American and foreign slipowners.
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Savannah Guards Vote to Quit National Guard as Independent Body
The Savannah Volunteer Guards Battalion of heavy artillery, over ten years old, unanimously voted to leave the National Guard in protest of the Dick bill. The battalion will remain as an independent organization, flagging the broader exodus as several Georgia militia units have disbanded this year after regular army inspections found widespread nonconformity with U S Army organization.
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31 DY HORSEMANSHIP TEST Gen Carter Approves Rading of Officers
Chicago October 10 Officers of the Department of the Lakes underwent a 15 mile road jog as part of a Roosevelt plan to keep government blood circulating. Brig Gen WH Crter and 31 regimental officers completed the test in about two and a half hours. Also noted are Navy transfer orders and appointments, detailing several officers to new duties and ships, with a finalHealth ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming cures for various ailments.
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Last tour veterans of New Jersey Civil War unit in Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue yesterday saw eighteen surviving Zouvees of New Jersey, led by Gen J Madison Drake, in the capital with firemen and visitors. The veterans, once 580 strong, have taken part in many encampments and three inaugural parades, marking what may be their final battlefield tour.
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Army Orders and Promotions From Barracks and Depots
A scrambled list of army personnel changes, retirements, and departmental notes. It includes Capt Guy Paine Aufellein infantry extending twenty one days, Capt Charles D Clay retired recruiting officer, surgeon Mas W Pitshugh Carter, Major Abner Phikeriog Teruly, Quartermaster Sergeant Georg Rowlang, and Brigadier General Wil no manser among others. Also announced is the retirement of Major General Edward S Godfrey from active service in October, and notes on Ordnance Department restructurings, Picatinny Depot renaming, and inspections at Port Eileen Allen VE. Includes postings to Fort Schumer Fort Rum Fort Mou Park Du Pont and other facilities, with inspections of matériel and weapons, and visits by Col Frank Hake to the Speinatald Armory.
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