FICURES ON RAILWAYS CASUALTIES AND CAPITAL SUMMARY
The Interstate Commerce Commission released an abstract of its nineteenth annual statistical report for the year ended June 30, with figures on railway capital outstanding, corporate ownership, and payrolls. It notes more than 30 percent of stock paid no dividend, total passenger and freight tonnage, and per mile costs. The report records 108 deaths and 19 injuries per 100 million passenger miles, with wages totaling about 990,821,653 and about 6 workers per mile of track. It also covers mileage operated, employe counts, and reorganizations of railroads under receiverships.
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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 Widely Circulated
Amid confusing dispatches American committees and correspondents say a report of a Jewish massacre is not credible. Sources note denials from officials and press offices, with confusion over origins and dates.
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Amercan
Amrtcan Asian Committee
Aany
Diversion of Immigration Policy Sparks Regional Debate
A fragmented text fragment outlines government officials discussing immigration shifts across southern states and northern provinces. It highlights involvement from Paducah representatives and mentions Texas and North Carolina, with references to federal and state offices seeking to adjust migrant policy and duties.
Hague Conference Nearing End Says Gen Davis
Gen George B Davis reports the Hague Conference work nearly finished with a final session on September 2 and protocols to be signed the next day. The letter, written two weeks ago by May Porter Acting Judge Advocate General, notes commissions nearing completion and U S interest in the patterns of appearance.
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Davis
May Porter
Gentral
Firiq
George B Davis
Metcalf Tells Of Navy Strain And Travel Delays
Secretary Metcalf cited shortages at Mare Island and Bremerton reducing naval output due to famine. He noted high pay for farm hands in the West and observed heavy crown and passenger traffic potential in rail service. During a San Francisco swing he hunted in Northern California, nearly missing a sighting of Gatfield on a dove hunt, while several Navy contracts and submarine plans await his attention.
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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 battleship fleet in American waters with a Pacific presence to test fleet handling, protect the coast, and project naval strength. It outlines a cruise around South America, homeward focus, and rapid development of Magdalena Bay and Olongapo base facilities, while noting possible return or continuation depending on strategic needs.
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Imu
Atlantic
Pacific
Baste
Pac Fe
Kent Toxedy
Ita
Pani
Pacife
Remauta
South America
oMecre
United States
Japan
Texibin
Iso Frye He
Europe
California
Philippines
Jagan Ang Mongkong
Olongapo
Eey Men Seek Old Places In Labor Turmoil And Naval Plans
Fragmented dispatches describe eight former striking Telegraphers in Cleveland returning to work under Postal Telegraph Cable supervision amid talks of settlement. Separate items note Gen Sigel statue event plans with Hughes delivering the principal address in New York, and a naval order scheduling October 1 movements from Mare Island plus related duties.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Postal ‘Telegraph Cable Company
Collins
Branca
Western Union Teleraph Company
New York
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 Minnesota Pacific Voyage
The Minnesota of the Great Northern Company delayed departure due to repairs on the electric steering gear. Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien and Secretary of War William H Taft were aboard or slated to join as the ship finally began its voyage to the Orient, with mechanics still working late to ensure the vessel could sail. Severe delays pushed the scheduled noon departure into the afternoon, provoking officials to announce a 2 PM start while passengers prepared to depart.
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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 Victim In San Francisco
Chang Mon the president of the Chinese Companies was found dead today. A laborer died after exposure on Green Street near the car front. The total cone deaths date May 2 to 24 stand at 15. Dr Hupert Hive, a government expert, says no alarm or quarantine is needed as the health department issued a reassuring bulletin.
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San Francisco
Chinwtown
Plagio
Hows
Green Street
Hupert Hive
Health Department
Wright Ridicules War Talk and Ambassadorship Move
Former Ambassador Luke Wright, just back from Tokyo, criticizes war talk as he plans to sever his official ties with the State Department while noting U S policy shifts. He discusses Japan’s view of naval transfers, San Francisco school actions, and debt pressures shaping Asia diplomacy, stressing Japan’s preference for friendship with the United States amid Korea and China tensions.
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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 undermining people's rule and the initiative and referendum. It claims the Constitution of 1787 ended representative government and links the Declaration of Independence to a shift in national power. The missive then lists naval and medical appointments and duties involving several officers and institutions, including Washington DC and the U S Naval Medical School.
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Taft
George Hahibley
National Federation of the
Feoplsh
United States
Bhtbiey
Columbus
Oklahoma
Naval
Rean Admira
Geo
Watter
Afp
Fechteiee
Haley
U5 New Medical School
Washington, DC
A. F Ateawten
US Naval Medical
Washington
Sebhers
Aca
Bnaiweata
Gilmarlin
UB Naval
New Fort Lyon
Cale
Iauer J Specier
Internal Revenue Circular Warns Against Hasty Tax Prosecutions
Internal Revenue Commissioner blasts agents for overzealous seizures and needless harassment. He cites cases of wasted effort near distilleries and vinegar producers, urging officers to pursue real law violations while respecting due process and protecting taxpayers from unneeded losses.
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Internal Revenue Commissioner
Commissioner of
Internal Revenue
Ctpers
Agenta
Fekl
Sails for Gun Practice by Rear Admiral Thomas Crew
The second division of the North Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Charles H. Thomas, anchored at Rockport Maas, departed for Provincetown on Sept 13 for a small weapons practice. The battalion comprises the mains Kentucky Ohio Alabama Maws?rt and Kearearge.
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Thomas
Provincetown
Rockport
Maas
North Atlantic Fleet
Charles H. Thomas
Kentucky
Ohio
Alabama
GoLore d Troops Take Turn In Nationwide Debate
War Department data show the Twenty Fourth Infantry Colored regiment served largely outside the east after returning from the Philippines. Gen Oliver says color did not enter the sale ment of the regiment and it merely took its regular turn relieving the Twenty dlial. He notes the army was Congress's creation and suggests a remedy through Congress for perceived discrimination.
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Twenty Fourth Infantry
Madigan Barracks
Port Ontario
New York State
Philippines
War Department
Florida
Cuba
Oliver
Twenty Fourth
Congress
Military Orders and Assignments Across Forts and Posts
A dense list outlines Army assignments and duties across numerous posts including Fort Ber in Iowa and Manila transport movements. It notes deputy surgeons general, artillery officers, ordnance staff, and quartermaster duties, with duties spanning October to December and mentions construction progress, procurement, and inspections by multiple officers and units.
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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 sane after five years in asylum
Jacob Pesendorfer, inmate at the state asylum for the insane in Norris town, five years after murder of Henry Gautschi, was declared sane and ordered to serve life at Kapstern Penitentiary. He killed Gautschi, a Bethlehem music box dealer, pleaded guilty at trial, and was sentenced to be hanged, a rare first degree murder conviction without a trial. 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 police court hearing
Special to the Washington Post details Maxiatrata Cornell’s ruling in New York on September 18. The Weat Side police court found no ancient evidence tying Mizner to the hotel scandal involving Charles T Yerkes and others. Mizner reportedly attacked two men defending manager Mortimer Meyers amid a central plaza mix up.
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Waahington
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 Authorized in California
Washington issued urgent orders for immediate construction of a coal bunker at Goat Inland for government lightships and navy use. Mat Wilson oversees the project, with completion targeted in thirty days.
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Sacramento
Cal
Washington
Navy
Mat Wilson
California Postmaster Choice Sparks College Town Row
The president opposed Charles Thomas for Berkeley postmaster, backing Merrill Merrill, backed by University of California professors and city officials, drew in California senators Knowland Wheeler and representatives in a battle over patronage. Officials cautious, signals of political struggle across the delegation and beyond.
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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
A Brooklyn Tenckern Association committee reports educators nationwide favor promotion by subject rather than grades in secondary schools. They advocate a liberal education path taking fifteen years to complete instead of six, aiming to present the plan to the National Education Association soon for official action. The proposed reforms would overhaul school systems nationwide.
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Educatora Vena
New York
Brooklyn Tenckern Association
United
Hkely
National
Pawcation Association
Morgan Leases House For Episcopal Council In Richmond
J Pierpont Morgan has leased a fashionable Richmond mansion near the Jefferson Hotel for use during the Episcopal Council starting October 1. He will reside with his family and guests and act as a lay delegate, paying $50 a month rent and attracting social attention in Richmond.
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Richmond
Episcopal Conference
New York
J" Pierpont Morgen
Jefferson Hotel
Episcopal Council
Morgan
Special Features in Tomorrow's Sunday Post
Tomorrow's Post promises a variety of features and wit including motor boats, yachting on a moderate budget, Jack London fiction, a piece on Italian inventor ghosts, Jim Bowles on the easy New Farmer idea, a quip on an elaborate elopement, and other vivid magazine items.
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Jack London
Jim Bowles
W W Jacobs
Mighty Hunters
Jersey
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Treasury Board On Foreign Markets
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Treviry Department
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Treasury
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London
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Navy Yard
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Thia Bureau
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Burmeox
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Sunday Post
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Nature Faker
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Eghth Street
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Tennessee
Pardner
Fulton’s
Ninth Street Nw
Mwatcare
Diexionéa Jewelrs and Silveware
Nort
Charles F Blaney
Lar Seema
Vinian Prescott
Walter Wlises
Arizona
Lyceum Matinee
Matigese
Zoe Wivantnga
Merriaent
Thos
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Eemsi
Herbert Lloyd
Grtereemis Nuen
Bae
Warieark Tao
Senate
Biason Celfo
Alexaworia Hospital
Hevy Chase Lake GY
U. S. Marine Band
Wapar
Aaehty
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