Private Refrigeration Car Rates Spark Interstate Hearing
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings reveal rival railroads using private car lines charge shippers higher rates for icing and service than roads with their own refrigerator cars. Testimony from Michigan Central Illinois Central and Pennsylvania railroads shows cost imbalances and demands for broader ICC jurisdiction over private car lines, as private lines defend their pricing and capacity.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Commission Mn
Knapp
United States
Armour
Michigan Central
W. C. Rowley
Santa Fe Refrigerator Dispatch
Rowley
Cains
F. B.bowles
Illnois Central Railroad
Cairo
Chicago
Reichman
Armour Lines
Uluois Central
Illinois Central Railroad
Bowles
Louisiana
Barry
Retchman
G. D. Dixon
Pennsylvania
Railead
Armoury
Jersey City
Dixon
Mr. Barry
Urion
Pennsylvania Railroad
Enjoin McKay Executors in Suit Over Santo Domingo Damages
Henry W Thurston sues in Distribta Supreme Court to block payments by Henry Woodard and Mabel Grace McKay as executors of Col Nathaniel McKay estate. He seeks to compel Clark to release a compromise agreement and mortgage assignment tied to a claim from a Santo Domingo government damages case over an Ozama River bridge.
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Enry W. Thurston
Distribta Supreme Court
Henry W. Thurston
Henry T Woodard
Mabel Grace McKay
Nathaniel McKay
Francis B Clark
Charles M. McCleland
Charles F Diges
Thurston
Col. McKay
Government of
Santo Domingo
Ozama River
Clark
eKay
Loyal to Mississippi Society active in National Capital
The Mississippi Society, a social group promoting state customs patriotism and history, meets in Washington with Senators and Representatives among its members. Notable figures like H C Money and J Sharp Williams have addressed them. Officers include President Oscar Wilkinson and Secretary Bennie Walters. Plans for next year feature entertainments and short papers by prominent members.
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National Capital
Mississippi Society
Commonwealth of Mississippi
Harry Peyton
Emily W. D. Miller
Sarah McDonald
Mary G. Quitman
Z. W. Pegram
W. FP. Ramsay
Fred Beall
George BP. Henderson
G. W. Fite
H. C. Long
Carl Schafer
Jesse Morgan
Mississippi
Wsociety
H. C. Money
A. J McLaurin
B. G. Humphreys
John Sharp Williams
BH. C. Chandler, Jr
Oscar Wilkinson
Clifton P. Clark
Bennie Walters
James A. McCormick
Sue Fite Ramesay
Annie F., McCardle
Orme's Will Admitted to Probate in District Court
James W. Orme late vice president of the Washington Gas Light Company had his will admitted to probate by Justice Stafford. Letters testamentary issued to William B. Orme and Charles B. Bailey with a $60,000 bond. Orme left a widow and six children. estate valued around $900,000 in realty plus holdings in Capital Traction and Gas Company. Other wills filed include John C. Poor and Patrick Garner.
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James W. Orme
Washington Gas Light Company
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
Willam B. Orme
Charlies B. Bailey
Orme
Capital Traction Company
Gas Company
R. Ross Perry & Long
Messrs
Kirmima Poor
Patrick Garner
Louisa A. Garner
Poor
Mount Olivet
St Augustine
Garner
Fannie Birch
American in City Praises Global Trade View
Edward J. Sullivan of New York and American consul at Trebizond Turkey arrives on leave after a long tour of Russia Turkey Italy Switzerland Germany France England and Ireland. He notes Americans are highly honored now and that President Roosevelt's tea is a household word in all countries he visited.
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Edward J. Sullivan
New York
Trebizond
Turkey
Russia
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
France
England
Ireland
Sullivan
Roosevelt
Personal notes from Deadwood to Nevada and Virginia leaders
W H Burnham of Deadwood eats the St James. Attorney Clayton Emig leaves for Nevada Cal and New Mexico to take testimony in pending Piute Indian depredations cases. H P Stephenson recovering in George Washington Hospital. G D Hendershot of Parkersburg WV prominent WV furniture maker. H D Flood Congressman from Staunton district says Virginia tobacco crop is better than in years.
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W.h.burnham
Deadwood
St. James
Clayton E. Emig
Nevada
Cal
New Mexico
H. P. Stephenson
1015
Street
George Washington Hospital
G. D. Hendershot
Parkersburg
W. Va
Hendershot
West Virginia
H. D. Flood
Congress
Staunton
Virginia
Washington
The Best Is the Cheapest and City Salaries Questioned
From the Kansas City Journal a business angle argues that paying salaries to attract capable managers is wise for cities as well as corporations. The piece posits that strong leadership lowers overall costs and improves efficiency, suggesting a reform for municipal governance.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Scullin Wins Backing for Industrial Peace Initiative
P H Scullin gains support from the Business Men's Association after a premier meeting in Washington DC. He spoke on industrial peace and artilvation and a second meeting is set for October 24 at the Small Building. Plans for a monster gathering on October 21 aim to organize a local branch of the National Industrial Peace Association.
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P. H. Sculin
Poh. Scullin
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Scullin
Business Men's Association
F Street Northwest
Sceuflin
National Industrial Peace Association
Deportations Ordered for Four English Arrivals
The Department of Commerce and Labor orders the deportation of Edwin J. Wright Harry Johnson William Angle and Charles Lewis who arrived at medical island aboard the Baltic in November 1904. They were brought by the Isle Grate and Mantel Association of New York to fill deserter vacancies caused by a New York lockout. The association was fined $4 000 for violating the contract labor law. A warrant will deport the men to England.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Eewin J. Wright
Harry Johnson
William Angle
Charles Lewis
Mis Island
Baltic
Ile, Grate and Mantel Association
New York
England
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Secret Herbert report on botched burn case to be filed
Secretary Wilson of the board of charities said he has conducted a thorough investigation into the case of Leroy Herbert a three year old burned boy from 1356 H street northeast who died after hospital treatment. He will submit his report to Commissioner Macfarland tomorrow. Also noted was the death of Henry Sinceli a 48 year old after being struck by a Capital Traction car at Seventh and Q streets NW. Inquest planned. the conductor and motorman were released pending inquest. Postmasters appointed include Augustua H Black Charica E Chamberlain Florence Kirkman and others across Maine New York New Ferm Precincts Vermont Brightta Pine Pine View and more.
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Wilson
Board of Charities
Leroy Herbet
Charles 11. Herbet
H Street
Macfarland
Henry Sinceli
Seventh
Q Streets
Homeopathic Hospital
Nevitt
Hugh P. Houser
Charles F. Rudd
Whelen
Maine
Chesterville
Augustua H. Black
New York
Wiscoy
Charica E. Chamberlain
New Ferney
Linghurst
Mra
Florence Kirkman
Pennsylvania
Collego
Charles B. Miller
Krepseville
Lewis K. Christman
Pratt
James H. Parrish
Rutledge
William T. Pore
Thomas
Carte B. Thomas
Vermont
Grimith
Martin van Buren
Brightta
Policy Changes in Postmaster Tenure Denied by Cortelyou
Postmaster General Cortelyou denies reports of shifts in the tenure policy for fourth class postmasters nationwide. He states incumbents are retained during satisfactory service, while presidential offices follow fixed terms and are decided case by case. No changes to the policy are contemplated.
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Cortelyou
Magus Rich in Mines Rats. Washington Officers Elected
The Magus Mining Company reports rich ore in a Rocky Mountain body nearly a mile long. At the annual directors meeting in Washington, Alfonso Youngs was named president, with Henry M. Kingsley as VP and GM, Stephen M. Newman as secretary, George E. Walker as treasurer, Simon G. Wightman as general superintendent, and Edlwood P. Morey as counselor. Directors include Youngs, Whitney, and Lyman. Work is vigorous, with rapid improvements and plans for an early mine opening.
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Mining Company Selecte
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Magus Mining Company
F Street
Northwest
Alphonso Youngs
Youngs
Henry M. Kingsley
Stephen M. Newman
George E. Walker
Simon G. Wightman
Edlwood P. Morey
Charles HE. Whitney
Charles H. Lyman
Wightman
Vance Named Dean of George Washington Law School
Henry St. George Tucker resigns as dean to become Jamestown Exposition president and William Reynolds Vance is appointed dean. Brigadier General George M Sternberg retired US Army is added as professor of preventive medicine, with James B. Scott joining as lecturer on equity.
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Gen. Sternberg
Henry St. George Tucker
William Reynolds Vance
Law Department
George Washington University
Stu
William R. Vance
University Hall
Tucker
George M Sternberg
United States Army
James B. Scott
Columbia, University
New York
Needham
B. Frank Meyers
END CHINESE BOYCOTT IMPERIAL EDICT REPORTED
American Minister to China Mr Rockhill sent the State Department a translation of an imperial edict dated August 21 196. It states the US will treat Chinese students travelers teachers and merchants courteously but urges an end to the boycott on American goods. Provincial vice royalties will be held responsible for disturbances and arrests will follow. The notice closes with a separate item about a progressive euchre event at Schmidt Hall on October 24 with many tickets sold and prizes from local merchants.
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Rockhill
State Department
China
Vica Tors
Wadsworth Command
Schmidt's Hall
Ninth Street
Chicago Grain and Cotton Markets On December Session
The Chicago grain market closed firm with December wheat and related commodities showing strength. Primary receipts topped 1,058,008 bushels amid light local deliveries and strong export demand, while the cotton market in New York rose on short covering and long buying amid favorable cables and higher English demand.
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Hull
Alge
Jganatany Park
New York
Gharte
Bulla
New York Produce Market Summary Oct 18
New York prices steady across butter cheese and eggs with mixed receipts. Wool, hides, leather, and oils show firm or steady values. copper and tin indicate abroad strength while domestic activity remains quiet.
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New York
Baltimore Grain and Market Prices Report Oct 18
Baltimore markets report steady to firm tones across grains and dairy. Wheat prices hover around 84 to 87 cents for futures with spot bids. corn holds around 60 cents, oats around 34 to 35 cents, rye steady near 69 cents. Receipts and exports are listed for multiple grains, with butter steady and cheese and sugar unchanged.
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Cordova
London
Lake Ja
Standard Foundry
Cleveland
Northern Ia
Foundry
Northern
Southern
Southern Soft
Baltimore
Western
Liverpool
Buphel
Cork
Delano Succeeds Himam on Western Maryland Board
Frederick A. Delano becomes a director of the Western Maryland Railroad at a stockholders meeting in Baltimore. Five new directors are installed to replace those retiring: Delano, Howard Gould, Gardiner M. Lane of Boston, E. L. Fuller of Bennington Pa., and W. A. Wilbur of South Bethlehem Pa. Existing members re-elected include George J. Gould Winglow S Pierce Landstreet Edwin Gould John W. Gates James H. Hyde and Greer Davies Wasid.
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Western Maryland Railroad Company
Fine Company
Continental Trust
Besen
Frederick A. Delane
Howard Gould
Gardiner M. Lane
Boston
E. L. Fuller
Boranton
W. A. Wilbur
South Bethlehem
George J. Gould
Winglow
Pierce
Landstreet
Edwin Gould
John W. Gatee
James H. Hyde
Agree Greer
and & Davies Wasid
Baltimore
The
Gould Quits Chairmanship of Wabash Railroad
George J. Gould resigns as chairman of Wabash Railroad. E. T. Jeffery to succeed him as president of the carrier. New executives include F. A. Delano as president, H. T. Welles as vice president, W. H. Blodgett as third vice president and general counsel, and E. B. Pryor as fourth vice president. A. C. Bird is not reelected. Wall Street sees the move as a response to Ramsey’s threats and Missouri Pacific competition. Gould retains a Wabash directorate.
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New York
George J. Gould
Wabash Ralfroan Company
E. T. Jeffery
Denver and Rio Grande Company
F. A. Delano
Wabash
H.T. Welles
W. H. Blodgett
B. Pryor
A. C. Bird
Wall Street
Gould
Ramsey
Lattr
Missouri Pacific
Illinois Central Report Highlights Growth Since 1876
President Stuyvesant Fish told stockholders at the annual Illinois Central meeting that gross earnings for the year ended June 4, 1905, were seven times higher than in 1876. Passenger miles rose over elevenfold and freight ton-miles over twentyfold in the period. Three directors, Walter Lauttgen, John W. Auchinloss, and Robert Walton Goelet, were re-elected. Officers to be elected later in New York.
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Chicago
Stuyvesantt Fish
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Illinois Central Gines
Pish
Walter Lauttgen
John W. Auchinloss
Robert Walton Goelet
New York
Receipts and expenditures show traffic and land sale income
The ledger lists traffic receipts 49 508 449 and income from traffic 194 896 943 with expenses 93 084 267 and taxes 2 027 448. Income from lands 52 407 and investments 32 759 019, excess income over expenses 17 158 461, fixed charges 7 023 100, net income 10 135 341. surplus dividend fund adds 11 361 108, allocated to dividends 6 652 000, bond discount 1 255 395, insurance 500 000, betterments 1 683 886, surplus 1 269 026. The increases total 2 677 514 in gross traffic receipts and 2 301 400 in income from traffic.
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Ratly
Lowell’s Odes lauded as greatest in language by reader letter
A reader, JAS. M. North, contends Americans do not share The Post’s view on Poe. he declares Lowell’s Commemoration Ode the grandest in English surpassing Tennyson. North calls Lowell the nation’s greatest poet, arguing Poe’s ranking is inflated.
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Lowell
Edgar Allan Poe
Hall of Fame
Poe
James Russell Lowell
Sir Launfal
Tennyson
Duke of Wellington
Jas. M. North
Sex of the Angels
The writer argues that biblical angels are masculine messengers of woe, not female beings. Citing angels seen by Abraham and at the tomb as men, the piece says the Bible contains no female angels and that the idea stems from mythology or imagination. DAVID ECCLES. Seee
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St. John's Cathedral
New York
Michael
Gabriel
Raphael
Uriel
Abraham
Lot
Jacob
Gideon
Paul
David Eccles
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