Railroads Face Private Car War At ICCh Hearing
Interstate Commerce Commission hearing reveals tension over refrigerator car rates. Railroads claim private car lines drive up icing costs while rail operators with their own cars argue lower regional charges, signaling a widening legal fight likely to reach Congress.
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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
G. D. Dixon
Pennsylvania
Railead
Armoury
Jersey City
Dixon
Mr. Barry
Urion
Pennsylvania Railroad
Barry
Enjoin McKay Executors Over Santo Domingo Claim
In the Supreme Court a suit by Henry W Thurston against executors of the late Col Nathaniel McKay seeks to halt payments to Francis B Clark or Charles M McClelland. Thurston alleges a Santo Domingo government claim for damages from a bridge seizure and asks for the settlement agreement and mortgage assignment to be turned over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Hurston
Loyal to Mississippi Society fosters state customs in capital
The Mississippi Society active in Washington aims to promote Mississippi traditions, patriotism, and historical research while aiding those in distress. The organization gathers Mississippi natives and adoptees for social events, with senators and representatives among members. Officers include President Oscar Wilkinson and Secretary Bennie Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Orme Will Admitted To Probating In District Court
James W. Orme, former vice president of the Washington Gas Light Company, was admitted to probate yesterday by Justice Stafford. Letters testamentary issued to William B. Orme and Charles B. Bailey with a $60,000 bond. Orme's heirs include a widow and six children. estate valued at about $900,000 with real estate in the District and holdings in the Capital Traction Company and the Gas Light Company. Attorneys Perry & Long. Perry & Bons also filed probate petitions for John C. Poor, former Gas Light treasurer, who died Sunday. Poor's estate to his widow Mrs. Kimima Poor. Other wills filed: Patrick Garner. Fannie Birch. Mary E. Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Trebizond Praises Roosevelt Era
Edward J. Sullivan, New York businessman and American consul at Trebizond, on leave after a long tour of Russia and Western Europe. He says U.S. citizenship enjoys unprecedented honors and that President Roosevelt's tea is a household word worldwide.
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Edward J. Sullivan
New York
Trebizond
Turkey
Russia
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
France
England
Ireland
Sullivan
Roosevelt
Personal notes from Deadwood and beyond
W H Burnham of Deadwood eats the St James. Attorney Clayton E Emig leaves for Nevada Cal and New Mexico to take testimony in Piute Indian depredation claims. H P Stephenson of 1015 Street recovering rapidly in George Washington Hospital since Sept 25. G D Hendershot of Parkersburg WV, leading WV furniture maker, in National. H D Flood, Virginia congressman from Staunton district, in Washington says Virginia tobacco crop is stronger 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 From Kansas City Journal
A compact note discusses corporate salaries enabling capable leadership and proposes cities adopt a similar business principle. The item refrains from lengthy detail, presenting a policy suggestion in a clipped editorial tone.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Rep
Scullin Wins Backing of Business Men for Industrial Peace
P H Scullin advances the cause of industrial peace after a favorable meeting with the Business Men's Association at 1214 F street NW. The group pledged support and scheduled an address for October 24 in the Small Building. A monster meeting is planned for October 21 to organize a local branch of the National Industrial Peace Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Sculin
Poh. Scullin
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Scullin
Business Men's Association
F Street Northwest
Sceuflin
National Industrial Peace Association
Deportations Sent Englishmen From Baltic Arrival
Department of Commerce and Labor orders the deportation of Edwin J. Wright Harry Johnson William Angle and Charles Lewis who arrived at Mis Island on the Baltic in November 1904. The group was brought by the Ship Grate and Mantel Association of New York to fill deserter vacancies created by a lockout in New York industry. The association has been fined 4000 for violating the contract labor law. The four men will be sent to England under a warrant to be issued by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 tragic burns case and city death notes
Secretary Wilson completes a thorough investigation of the Leroy Herbert case and will file a report to Commissioner Macfarland. The report follows the death of 3 year old Leroy Herbert after severe burns, with details not released. A separate fatality, Henry Sinceli, crushed by a Capital Traction car, prompted an inquest and police action. Postmasters appointed include Augustua H. Black in Maine and Charles B. Miller in Pennsylvania, among others.
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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
Henry Sanln
Duffy
Hinkey
Duffy Mal
N.hl Shes
Pennsylvania Ave
Postal policy change denied by Postmaster General Cortelyou
Postmaster General Cortelyou stated that fourth class postmasters will be retained during satisfactory service and that reports of policy changes are erroneous. He noted presidential appointments are for fixed terms and decisions are based on the service's best interests. No changes to the policy are contemplated.
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Cortelyou
Magus Mining Company Selects Washington Officers
Magus Mining Company holds annual meeting at 302 F Street NW. Alfonso Youngs elected president. Henry M. Kingsley vice president and GM. Stephen M. Newman secretary. George E. Walker treasurer. Simon G. Wightman general superintendent. Edlwood P. Morey counsel. Directors include Dr. Charles H. Whitney and Charles H. Lyman. Ongoing work vows rapid improvements and an early mine opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 as Tucker Resigns at GWU
Henry St George Tucker resigns as dean of the George Washington University law department to take the presidency of the Jamestown Exposition. William Reynolds Vance is appointed dean. Gen George M Sternberg is added as professor of preventive medicine and James B Scott joins as equity lecturer. President Needham spoke at the announcement.
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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. Rockhill sends edict copy
American Minister to China Mr Rockhill reports to the State Department the imperial edict dated August 21 196 regarding boycotts on American goods. It states a future friendly policy to Chinese students travelers teachers and merchants and orders provincial officials to arrest anyone promoting unrest. A progressive euchre event follows at Schmidt's Hall on Tuesday Oct 24 with prizes from leading merchants.
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Rockhill
State Department
China
Wadsworth Command
Schmidt's Hall
Ninth Street
Chicago Grain markets close firm on December session
Wheat and flour receipts ease as December contracts hold gains. Primary receipts reach over 1 million bushels with strong export demand. commissions and buyers push prices higher amid wet weather and light arrivals. In cotton, steady gains emerge from short covering and long formation as exports and English demand bolster prices.
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Hull
Alge
Jganatany Park
New York Produce Prices and Market Report
New York markets show butter steady with new receipts of 7 124. cheese steady at 7 808. eggs firm with 540L receipts. Pigs, pork, lard and cottonseed oil listed with mixed activity. copper, lead, tin and iron fluctuate, while staples like potatoes and cabbages hold steady in a quiet trading atmosphere.
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New York
Baltimore markets report mixed grain and butter prices
In Baltimore on October 18 the market showed firmer wheat and oats with steady butter and sugar. Wheat for spot and future contracts varied with No 2 red Western at 84 to 87 cents, October to January futures. Corn and rye were firmer with mixed steamer bids and notable receipts and exports. Butter remained steady at creamery and ladle levels, while cheese and sugar held 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 to Head Western Maryland Board Reveals Five New Directors
Frederick A. Delano succeeds Ramsey as chairman after a stockholders meeting at Continental Trust Building. Five new directors were elected to replace retirees: Delano, Howard Gould, Gardiner M. Lane, E. L. Fuller, and W. A. Wilbur. Re-elected were George J. Gould, Winglow S. Pierce, E. 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 Rail Line
George J. Gould resigns as chairman of the Wabash Railroad Company. E. T. Jeffery, president of Denver and Rio Grande, succeeds him. A. C. Bird is not reelected as traffic chief. F. A. Delano becomes president, with H. T. Welles and W. H. Blodgett among new vice presidents. Gould retains a Wabash directorship amid market speculation over interstate commerce concerns involving Ramsey and Missouri Pacific.
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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 growth reported at stockholders meeting
President Stuyvesant Fish outlined Illinois Central Railroad progress since 1876. He cited fiscal year 1905 gross earnings seven times 1876 and tripled passenger miles with freight per mile increasing over twentyfold. Three directors were re-elected Walter Lauttgen John W Auchinloss and Robert Walton Goelet. 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
Financial figures and distributions from early 1900s traffic and rail operations
The record lists receipts from traffic and land sales, expenses, taxes, and investment income, showing an excess of income over expenses. It details distributions to dividends, insurance, and surplus, plus updates on betterments and fixed charges, with notes on mileage and recent bank and government receipts. A separate letter to Editor contrasts Poe and Lowell, expressing opinion on Poe’s poetic merit.
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Ratly
Lowell
Edgar Allan Poe
Hall of Fame
Poe
James Russell Lowell
Sir Launfal
Lowell praised as greatest poet by reader letter
JAS. M. NORTH writes that Lowell's Commemoration Ode surpasses other English and Assy language odes and that most Americans disagree with The Post in ranking Poe above Lowell as the nation’s greatest poet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Tennyson
Duke of Wellington
Poe
Jas. M. North
Sex of the Angels and Biblical Gender Roles
David Eccles argues against female angels in Bible and church imagery, asserting angels are masculine or male figures across scripture. He cites angelic names Michael Gabriel Raphael and Uriel as masculine, and notes angels appearing to patriarchs and at the tomb are described as men. The piece critiques press burlesque depictions of female angels at St. John’s Cathedral.
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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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Commerce Commission
Illinois Central Railroad
Bowles
Louisiana
Retchman
Mississippi
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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
Gilbert
B. B. Nabers
Mia
J. A. McCormick
S. F. Ramsay
John C. Poot
E. J. Sullivan
Europe
D. Is
Chicago Journal
Binks
Growler
Baltimore and Return
Congressional Limited
Eaker
Herbert
Magus
Vance
LAW School
George Washington
U.V. U. Euchre Party
Chicago Grain
W. B. Hibbs & Co
York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Gharte
Bulla
York
Galveston
Mobile
Savannah- Quiet
Charleston
Norfolk
Dapton— Uiet A
Philadelpa
Augusta
Memphis
Louisville
Great Britain
Continent
Net
Hnent
Apd
Japan
Mexico
Railroad
Frederick A. Delano
Himam
Beart
Serres
Sant
Hil Sith Ave
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Wabash Board
Illinois Central Report
Fish
Massachusetts Avenue
Ree
Sex OF the Angels
Henry Sabin
Duffy’s
Byrneton
Duff
Simhe
Ave
Jamaica
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