Railways Casualties and Finance Under Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission released an abstract of its nineteenth annual statistical report for the year ended June 30. It shows aggregate railway capital outstanding around 106,324, large earnings and pay, and that 2257 137% of stock was owned by railway corporations. It notes 79,607 passengers and rising freight tonnage, with fatalities and injuries per passenger mile and per 100 miles of rail. Wages, employment, and operating costs rose, with 1,? thousand miles of railway under receivers and reorganizations.
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United States
Trailway
PSU Mitratines
Cork
Caranga
Garnag
Parnona
Aenenger
Carrie
Milan
Wet Ie
To Foo
San Brandicio
Emg
K Cor
Iehm
Allway Empanoa
Bos
Denies Jewish Massacre Report Circulates From Clerical Groups
Correspondents say a report alleging a Jewish massacre was circulated as passe by American committees. The origins are unclear with mentions of Jewish organizations and press frew sources. Officials deny the mass atrocity claim, while some press accounts suggest the matter reflects wartime misinformation.
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Amercan
Amrtcan Asian Committee
Aany
Immigrant Diversion Plans Stir Government Aid Lines
A fragmented clipping describes a plan to divert immigration efforts through government employ programs. It notes states and representatives from Kentucky Paducah and Texas involved, with references to immigration reforms and regional coordination beyond current agency actions.
Peace Work Nearing End at Hague Conference
Gen Davis reports final Hague Conference sessions set for September 2 with protocols to be signed September 3. A letter from May Porter Acting Judge advocate General of the army notes commissions’ work nearly complete, detailing American interests and patterns in progress.
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Davis
May Porter
Gentral
Army
Firiq
George B Davis
Metcalf explains navy underuse and transport strain
Secretary Metcalf noted Mare Island and Bremerton shipyards run well below capacity due to a labor shortage. He cited high farm wages in the West and heavy cargo potential on railroads. He toured Northern California for trail game, avoiding ranch work, and nearly collided with Gates. He indicated Navy contracts for submarines and torpedo boats require attention and may delay his coast report until Washington's return.
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Aist
Metcalf
Navy Varida
Mare Island
Bremerton
Ralroada
Aster
San Francisco
Metcau
California
Larme Kame
Wever
Metosis
Gatfeids Trail
Navy Department
Metcall
Metcell
Washington
KEEP BIG SHIPS TOGETHER
The article argues for keeping the battle fleet on the Pacific coast and testing US naval readiness with a cruise around South America, while maintaining a strong Atlantic presence. It discusses homeward focus, costs, and potential returns to the Atlantic, with plans to strengthen Magdalena Bay and Olongapo facilities for continuous naval operations.
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Imu
Atlantic
Pacific
Baste
Pac Fe
Kent Toxedy
Ita
Pani
Pacife
Remauta
South America
oMecre
United States
Japan
Old telegraphers strike marks dueling welcomes in Cleveland
In Cleveland on September 1 former striking operators including the local union vice president returned to work at the Postal Telegraph Cable Company amid reopening of key branches. Western Union also reported readmitting some on strike. New York reports deny strike-linked negotiations and say shortages will be filled by returning workers as openings expand. Also noted is an invitation for Gen Sigel memorial events in October with a large veteran presence and a multi-city transport of delegations and bands.
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Nik Flan
Ealing
Treviry Department
Wit Sa
New York
Tuenley
Cmmiaion Conaiste
Aanistant
Treasury
James Boies
Merion “de Vilea
Ana Byron
Board of General
Soprals
chromMdaion
Parle Feria
Virnaa
London
Pacific
Yepseia
Yepseia Fill Pematn
Macaulmont
Magdalena Bo
Aleutian Islands
Navy Department
Magdalena Bay
Anil
Magdalena
Cleveland
Ohio
Postal ‘Telegraph Cable Company
Collins
Branca
Western Union Teleraph Company
Wally
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Taellegraph
Avernance
Hughes
Sigel
Gev Hughes
Frank Rigel
Riverside Drive
400Th Street
Grand Army Porta
Lieberan
Taft’s Start Delayed On Pacific Voyage
The Minnesota steamship Minnesota faced a delayed departure from Smith Cove as repairs to its steering gear extended into the night. Ambassador Thomas O Brien and Secretary of War William H Taft were among the passengers, with officials stating the ship would sail later than expected after mechanical fixes and last minute preparations.
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Minnesota
Japan
Thomen J O'Brien
Taft
Beattie
Great Northern Company
Smith Cove
Donra
William H Taft
Shean
Thomas JO Brien
Peter Augustus Jae
Emuacsy
Tokyo
Cumumleslonere
Thomas Hurke
Backus
Tukon Pacifie Fx
Per Fann
Marly Giree Daya
Minneste
Muinnesota
Minnesota 8
CC Lacey Marine
Steamship Company
Port Townsend
Ocean
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
Yukon
Luster
Pas
Gore
Padre
Orient
Chinaman Plague Victor in San Francisco Report
Chang Mon, head of the Chinese AiX Companies, was found dead today near Green Street after contracting plague symptoms. Dr Hupert Hive, the government expert, says no alarm or quarantine is needed. health department issues reassuring bulletin on the situation.
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San Francisco
Chinwtown
Plagio
Hows
Green Street
Hupert Hive
Health Department
Wright Ridicules War Talk By Former U S Ambassador
Former Ambassador Luke Wright, back from Tokyo, criticizes war talk between the United States and Japan. He says Japan views the United States as a friend and notes Tokyo’s priorities include debt, taxation, Korea, and China. Wright calls the Atlantic fleet move to the Pacific natural for U S interests and comments on San Francisco school actions as official but provocative.
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Luke Wright
Tokyo
United States
Japan
Amberwador
Adeo Voater Jay
Department Preparatory
Memphis
Tenney
San Francisco
Wright
Dette
Hoydla
Korea
China
Crime of 1787 Revealed in Open Letter to Taft
An open letter from George Hahibley of the National Federation of the Feoplsh Tile accuses Taft of attacking initiative and referendum. It argues the Constitution of 1787 ended people’s rule and portrays 17th century ideas as key to a nonrepresentative government. Military and medical personnel changes are noted, including Naval and hospital duties and training adjustments in Washington and New York.
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Taft
George Hahibley
National Federation of the
Feoplsh
United States
Bhtbiey
Columbus
Oklahoma
Internal Revenue circular scolds agents overzealous searches
Internal Revenue Commissioner demands a crackdown on wasteful seizures and overbearing audits as he condemns agents who harass law-abiding citizens. He cites torn cases of idle vigilance near registered distilleries and warns against turning routine omissions into showy prosecutions, urging cautious, lawful enforcement.
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Internal Revenue Commissioner
Commissioner of
Internal Revenue
Ctpers
Agenta
Fekl
Sails for gun practice off Provincetown
Rear Admiral Thomas directs the second division of the North Atlantic fleet leaving Rockport for Provincetown. The squadron includes the mains Kentucky Ohio Alabama Maine Milwaukee and Kearearge to engage in small arms practice with crews set to train at sea and ashore.
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Thomas
Provincetown
Rockport
Maas
North Atlantic Fleet
Charles H. Thomas
Kentucky
Ohio
Alabama
GoColored Troops Take Turn At Madigan Port Ontario
War Department data show the Twenty Fourth Infantry colored regiment served largely outside the east for most of its career and only relieved another unit on its regular turn. Gen Oliver, Acting Secretary of War, said color did not affect assignment and blamed any discrimination concerns on Congress.
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Twenty Fourth Infantry
Madigan Barracks
Port Ontario
New York State
Philippines
War Department
Florida
Cuba
Oliver
Twenty Fourth
Congress
Army Orders and Assignments From October to November
Army orders list officers and units assigned to field artillery coast artillery and ordnance duties. Mentions Lieut Sherman, Capt Petey F Biatyap, Col William B Perle, and various posts in Omaha Fort Ber Iowa Manila and San Francisco with transport movements and supply duties.
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Lenser
Sherman
Thomas Moran Philipping
Goveaga
Abzicon Fava
Jace K
Fort Ber
Petey F Biatyap
Mitchell
Mary Nevesane
Shxte College
Washington
Pailus Wests
Werman
Columban
Dine
Leainville
Whilaca
Ariivey
Geneen
Camorata
Ants
Ube
Philippine Islands
Manila
Topart Anit
Californis
Gartury
George BR
Barrison Pwrick I
Morsinsey
Oh Infantry Kawart
Mtrmebowler
David
Wabert
Dulantry Bexjaciin
Witey ' E Dawace
Tweety
Obath
Tufentry
Ralph Wo
de Lemary
Teanty
Bruce B. Hutler
Teireth Tofastey
Hayden Wo
Wagner Tint
Gavuby
Weldon Potter Wirth Wiwid
Artiery
Man Declared Cured Of Insanity In Murder Case
Jacob Pesendorfer, long held at the state asylum for insanity in Norris town, has been declared cured after five years and will be transferred to Kapstern Penitentiary to serve a life term for murdering his father in law Henry Gautschi. The trial followed a guilty plea and a first degree murder verdict, the judge’s unprecedented sentence. Dr. Richardson reports Pesendorfer now regains speech and is sane.
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Botetelco
Waxhington
Philadelphia
Ppre Massneay
Jacob Pesendorfer
Tate
Anylum
Norris
Kapstern
Pesendorfer
Henry Gautschi
Bethleham Pike
Chestnut HS
Munner
la Primoner
Peaendorfer
Pependorfer
Richardson
Compltal
Court exonerates Mizner after court hearing
New York reporters describe a Weat Side police court hearing in which Maxiatrata Cornell clears Mizner of ancient evidence and the hotel owner is exonerated. Henry Wright and Brinton Faden testified about the incident at the Hotel Rand involving Charles T Yerkes and Mortimer Meyers as Mizner was accompanied by Tod Blogn.
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Waahington Post
New York
Weat Side
Cornell
Hola
Mizner
Charles T Yerkes
Henry W Wright
Brinton
C Faden
Rand
Miner
Wentral
Knight
Turties
Cro Adiles
Mianer
Tod Blogn
Jokey
New Coal Bunker Order From Washington
Government orders immediate construction of a coal bunker on Goat Inland for naval use. Mat Wilson leads the project, aiming to finish in thirty days.
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Sacramento
Cal
Washington
Navy
Mat Wilson
California Postmaster Controversy Moves Congress
President Wheeler overrules California delegation in naming Clarence Mer as Berkeley postmaster, provoking a clash with Knowland and other lawmakers. University officials and city leaders back Merrill, causing a heated exchange across state lines and a tense political test of influence versus precedent.
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California
Congress
Clarence
Berkeley
Cal
Universty
Knowland
Charles Thomas
Benjamin the Wheeler
University
Thomas
Preal Fent
Merril
Merrill
Wheeler
Ue House
Favor Changes in Schools by Subject Based Promotion
ABrooklyn Tencker n Association committee finds educators nationwide favor promotion by subject rather than grades in secondary schools. They urge a liberal education track extending fifteen years instead of six to nine years. An effort may seek National Education Association action to formalize reforms.
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Educatora Vena
New York
Brooklyn Tenckern Association
United
Hkely
National
Pawcation Association
Morgan Leases Richmond Mansion for Episcopal Conference
New York Sept 1 J Pierpont Morgan has leased a fashionable Richmond home near the Jefferson Hotel for his family during the Episcopal Council which opens October 1 He will pay five hundred dollars a year in rent and attend as a lay delegate. Morgan will go to Richmond and receive social attention during the gathering.
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Richmond
Episcopal
New York
Special Features in Tomorrow's Sunday Post
Tomorrow's Sunday Post promises a varied section with pieces on boating for moderate earners by a nature writer, a ghost story about an Italian inventor, a farmer’s easy skill, a fraud elopement scheme, big game hunting, veterans aiding battlefield beautification, a new submarine handling ease, leadership in Theosophists, morals in society, grafting gambling machinery, a professor’s secret discovery murder, Russia’s human sacrifice, and a bull terrier saving a rooster from a snake.
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Jack London
Jim Bowles
W W Jacobs
Mighty Hunters
Jersey
Orental
Russia
Friendly Rooster
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Watter
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Haley
U5 New Medical School
Washington, DC
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US Naval Medical
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UB Naval
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England
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Golden Cedor
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Charles F Blaney
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Walter Wlises
Arizona
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Alexaworia Hospital
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U. S. Marine Band
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