Hope in Cooperation and Monopoly Fears Clash in Rail Talks
Marina Knapp, chairwoman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, criticizes the Sherman Antitrust Act as blocking cooperation rates. She argues railroads would violate the act if forced to comply with rate laws, urging Congress or the Supreme Court to clarify or amend the law to allow traffic associations and pooling. She maintains vigorous competition protects prices, while critics say increased regulation stifles efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interctats Commerce Commission
Marina Knapp
Interstates Commerce Commiation
Burgesa
Supreme Court
United States
Ing
Congress
New Cure
Jaekse
Charges Against Buick and Grand Jury Fallout
District Attorney Teun Iabo in Wyoming orders a new push to probe charges against Msteak Attotoay Teal and state officials tied to the grand jury that returned indictments. Prosecution says officers of the Tour company and city figures face scrutiny while Sweet denies confessing and claims immunity as he testifies in Picen trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teun
Iabo
Timothy Licks
Wyoming
Borful
Deturt
Juatiog
Wbwainst Msteak Attotoay Teal
Econd
Innermonta Haniist Senate Horah
Atture Ie Genero Marti
Aml
Utcke
William Sweet
Oklahoma election claim recalls Sternburg in threat of change
Report from Berlin on September 16 says German Ambassador Sternburg may retire and that Chancellor von Buelow holds a large majority. Observers expect no change in ambassador to Washington while Republican forces press for shifts in influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Willis
Fey
Damtorit
Rominlttes
Texas
Jeol
Olahoma
Cherhon Bi Te Erry
Berlin
Man
Aking Cogtigance
Choteron MySiabiy
Mitts
Chaimmin
Washington
Yeo Sternburg
UiriLuania
Haswell
Failre Stur Democratis
Wiliam
von Buelow
Desleatx
Peace Parley Postponed At Washington Jamestown Expo
Central American diplomats, led by Minister Godoy, suspend plans for a permanent peace conference in Washington. Nicaragua’s Agnor Gorza and Guatemala’s Senor Toledo have instructions to continue preliminary talks to sign a protocol. If they return today, a new session may be scheduled at the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godoy
Nicaragua
Senor Toledo
Guatemala
Jamestown
State Department
Philadelphia firm pleads guilty to eight hour law violation
The G. M. Schoefield Company pleaded guilty in District Court before Judge Holland to violating the eight hour labor law on Navy Yard dock work at League Island. The judge, noting the pattern, imposed a maximum fine of 1000 dollars for the single offense despite 148 counts in the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
G. M. Schoefield Company
Judgal Holland
Holland
Schoofield
League Island Navy Yard
Dominican loan approved by Santo Domingo Congress
The Santo Domingo Congress approved a $20,009,000 loan arrangement with Kuhn, Loeb & Co. of New York. The extraordinary session granted President Caceres authority over the contract details, with the vote 4 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Santo Domingo
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Santa Domingo
Jona
Pulliam
Buiween
United States
Santo Demings
Nyhls
Caceres
Kuhn, Leeb & Co
Ama
Santo Domgs
Ean Elder
Katzenbach Confident In Governor Nomination
In Trenton on the eve of the Democratic State convention to nominate a candidate for governor Katzenbach supporters voiced confidence despite rumors of rival pacts. Notable leaders were absent, former U S Senator Smith reportedly opposed Katzenbach, while delegates from Hudgen and Eusax prepared to arrive for the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govnor
Trenton
San Gidato
United States
Smith
Frank 4. Ketwennard, Jr
Vewily
Ioon
Trenton House
Katzenbach
New York
Senator Smith
Katzenback
Wootrow Wilson
Princeton University
Rumer
Hudgen
Eusax
Extradited as Strangler Faces Murder Charge in New York
Giusepp Canpuzal, an Italian laborer, arrived from Jersey City on extradition papers to stand trial for murder. The case involves the murder of Mrs Sophie Kebrer in her room at 9 West Twenty second Street, July 23, when she was found strangled with a man's necktie in her bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giusepp Canpuzal
Jersey
Sophie Kebrer
West Twenty-second Street
ROW AMONG DEMOCRATS DISMISSES TEN COMMITTEEMEN
A Cincinnati public service board action ousts ten Democratic excutive committee members amid a contest between Senator Dempsey and rivals. The move, labeled as selling delegates via a committee, questioned the integrity of the party’s process and raised questions about honor and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Joe
Democrate
Democrats Name Bennett in Second District Nomination
The Democratic Party in Philadelphia on September 11 nominated William C. Bennett for Congress in Pennsylvania's Second District. His Republican opponent is Joel Cook. The nomination marks the party's choice at the regular convention, as the prior mayoral tenure of Bennet had limited influence on the candidate slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
William C. Bennett
Congress
Democrata
Joel Cook
Jonn BE
Reydurnen
President Names Postmasters In Multiple States
President Roosevelt today appointed the following postmasters DB Fordham Mesker Colo Charles W Briggs Sutherland Iowa Edward H Mack Bancroft Nebr W B Johnson Manhattan Nev Henry B Steward Vyrile Point Eliza Mitchell Spangler Pa Mrs R B Wallon Walnut Springs Tex
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Oyster May
Long Talend
Roosevelt
DB Fordham
Mesker
Colo
Charles W. Briggs Sutherland
Towa
Edward H Mack
Bancroft
Nebr
W. 8. Johnson
Manhattan
Nev
Henry B. Steward
Vyrile Point
Oren
Eliza Mitchell
Spangler
R. &. Wallon
Walnut Springs
Tex
Admiral Walker Dead He Served In Navy 49 Years
York Beach Me Sept 1 Rear Admiral John Walker US retired died suddenly last night at his cottage with family. Born March 20 1835 in Hillsborough NH he entered the Navy via the Naval Academy in 1850 and served through the Civil War. he commanded ships in the Mississippi and at Vicksburg, later becoming a key figure as chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission from 1899 to 1901. He dies of heart disease and will be interred in Washington after services in Boston tomorrow.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
York Beach
Admira John
Walker
U.S
Friendly High Pasture
New Hampshire
Mian
Pickering
Salem
Mass
Boston
Jett
Washington
Rear Admniral Walker
Hillsborough, N. H
Alden
Susan Walker
Naval Academy
Towa
Ones
Virksburg
Fifteenth Army Corps
Alvga
Vicksburg
Wilmington
N. C
Neht-house Board
Cantsin
Navy Department
Pacific Stattes
Avie Reo Oi Geen Servic
Bear
Canal Commission
Bureau of Navigation of
Navy
Activa
Academy
Butco
Arizona
Lilligh Mortimer
The
Aledt
Sears
Mo Mother
Wer
Bunce
Sparkle
Dick Gold
James Leathercott
Black Hawk
Frenchy
Bang
Academy Petrons
Boljo
Miss Mortimer
Jack Drinner
Arthur Sprague
Robert Jackson
Elwyn Eaton
John Morris
Ide Craver
Hosie Hpiges
Vaccination Drive Ordered for Porto Ricans by Army Plan
Porto Rico officials approve compulsory vaccination following Governor Post’s recommendation. orders list extensive troop assignments and medical staff movements across key posts including Fort Wayne and Manila area, with mention of deaths from smallpox historically reduced after campaign efforts.
New Colombian Railroad Opens Link Between Honda and Ambalema
President Reyea opened the new line on the Magdalena River section connecting Honda and Ambalema, promising cheaper, faster movement between Bogota and the coast. the report also notes deaths in the Philippines and miscellaneous notices including an anecdote about a man’s health change after trying Grapes-Root food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyea
Honda
Ambalema
Bogote
Columbia
Amsbalema
Maxdatenn
Bogota
Metcalf Works Overtime To Make Up For Vacation
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf vows an early start and long day to recoup ten weeks lost on vacation. He will arrive before clerks and stay late, focusing on awards for submarine torpedo boats amid pending contracts with the Electro Boat Company seeking a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Aubmaring Tarpetie
Fmx
Zloctec Boat Company
Motcau
Gentientea
Mr. Metcalf
At & Stelock Clarka
Modern Lady Godiva Noted For Lively Columbia Run
Amelia Bingham headlines in A Modern Lady Godiva at the Columbia Theater drawing strong audience approval. The four act comedy features a heavy plot on Bingham guided by a strong cast including Watson, Bickel, Whitfont, and Daste with memorable musical numbers and dances. Reviews praise the courtroom scene, the seven veils dance, and lively support from a large ensemble. the play sustains interest through acts three and four with repeated encores for several numbers.
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Columbia Theater
Godiva
Amelia Bingham
Mian Bingham
Puccons
Gibcom
Anabelle Whitfont
Mlle. Daste
Bickel and Watson
Mlle. Daxte
Balome
Mlle
Dagia
Harry B. Smith
Wiliam Owers
Ace Laleh
Marina Libby
Lauira Crngoe
A Modern Lady Godiva at Chase's and More Notes
Major McCoy injured in action. Frederic Schrader and Lloyd Bing ham present a modern Lady Godiva stage piece. The production stars Mary Fulton and Sir Charles Fitton with Frank McCoy and LeRoy, amid mixed reviews on acting and pacing. Cast shifts and stagecraft receive praise and critique as audiences respond to dance and vaudeville interludes.
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Godiva
Frederic F. Schrader
Washingtoniens
The
Post
Lloyd H. Bingham
Star
Qodiva
Coventry
Mary Fulton
Lord Fulton
Maryly
Frank Mayne
Charles Felton
Felice
Charles
Puttin
Taesien Carlee
New York
Jardin de Parl
Lady Fulton
Viega
Neary Arket
Lady Godiva
Ley
Woodford
LeRoy
Rowkee
Tegadewey
Misa Hluganmm
Siealous
Atlanta
Frank B
Abingdon
McCoy
Charles Fitton
Seventeenth United Tates
Fort McPherson
Ltta
Inson
Walford
Schrader
Gaiety Week Features Sulivan Kiliran and Bohemian Show
At the Gaiety this week John L Sullivan appears in mongolgu a amid a sporting exhibition with Jake Kilrain. A reception for the world famous prize fighters drew near ovation. Lyceum Miner's Bohemians opened the week at Lyceum Theater to large audiences. The program included The Summer Time Burlesque with Andy Gerdner Patsy Bolivar and vaudeville acts Barton and Brother The Bohemian Trio and Carew and Hayes. The chorus impressed with polished musical numbers and the overall show pleased the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sulivan
Jake Kil
Iran
Fghters
Lyceum
Lyceum Theater
Andy
Gerdner
Patsy Bolivar
Twe Allo Conelats
Vis Foe Barton
Brother
Stewarts
Carew and
Hayes
Balloon Corps Organized Under Captain Yumadher Plans Tests
The Signal Corps forms a balloon corps of nine men under Captain Charim os F yumadher, to conduct experimental ascensions from Waenington in weeks ahead and later at Guahg where a depot and compressed gas are prepared. Officers debate balloon use in war, some fearing difficulty for reconnaissance while others see practical value to learn system through trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teum Haa
Orders 23D to Canton for McKinley monument event
The Twenty third United States Infantry under Gul Php Renne is ordered by the War Department from the Jamestown Exposition to Canton to participate in the detention ceremony of the McKinley monument. Accompanying troops include Twelfth United States Cavalry and nine artillery detachment battalions from Fort Wayne Detroit and Fort Thomas Cincinnati. The day’s total regimental strength reaches about 200. Tomorrow’s ceremony will precede the dedication with Treasury Secretary Cartelyou and Justice Day as guests, along with Fairbanks Herrick Dawes and others.
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Canton
Ohie
Twenty-third United States Infantry
Gul
Php Renne
War Department
Jamestown Exposition
McKinley Monument
Wilhes
Twelfth
United Styles Cavalry
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Fort Thomas
Cincinnati
United States
McKinley Memorial
Secretaries statement on Atlantic fleet command amid Evans dispute
Secretary Metcalf stated the command of the Atlantic battle fleet would not be deposed. He said Evans could retire, with McCalla or Brownson considered for the post if the fleet were to be reorganized. Both admirals are currently retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf
McCalla Or Brownson
REST PLANNED FOR GEN WOOD AT WAXMINGTON FEST
The War Department will delay Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood from commanding the Department of the Philippines until after Secretary Taft visits. Weston is to succeed Wood in the Philippines, with the transfer to occur within ten months. Wood plans an extended leave back in the United States, lasting six months after his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordal
New York
Leonard Wood
U. A
Department of the Host
Frey D Grant
Department of
Weston
Wood
Affcar
Philippines
Mani
Manila
Wer Department
Gan Woog
United States
Meyers Return to Sketch Postal Reforms Plan
Postmaster General Meyer returns to Washington from Hazleston to draft his annual report. He plans a postal savings system, parcel post, restoration of postal notes for mail orders under eight dollars, money order simplification, vending machines, and improved dispatch during ocean transit. He may recommend lower foreign postage where reciprocal steamship access exists with Britain and other major nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazalston
Mase
Meyer
Washington
Parcela Post
Great Britain
Gift to Nobel Peace Fund Initiates Foundation Support
The fund, linked to the Nobel Peace Prize and President Roosevelt, received a donation from Eugene G Kramer of New York City to the Foundation for the Promotion of Industrial Peace. Secretary Straus, as trustee, acknowledged the gift and expressed hope for further contributions to reach a substantial total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Porliament
Congress
Foundation
Straus
Department of Commerce
Ged Labor
Eugene G Kramer
New York City
Kramer
Tme
Naval
Aziz Foundation
Austria
Massachusetts Socialist Party Nominates State Ticket
The Boston socialist rally at Paize Memorial Hall announced a November ballot slate headed by Governor John W. Brown of Worcester with Lawrence of Caleton as lieutenant governor and Rushcock of Warren as treasurer. A secretary of state candidate was not completed.
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John W. Brown
Massachusetts
Boston
Socialist Party
Paize Memorial Hall
Uw Ua
Govenor
John W Brows
Worsester
Uber, Lawhrace
Caleton
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Tess Cnatustor
Ray
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Mathirs
Mercer
BUICK
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Oklahoma
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Hert
Dominigan Loan
Cacerts
Eatzenbach
Strangler
Huseppi Campuszi
Adee
Stat
Adee Ie Algos
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Tetura
Ling
Renty
Paul
Minneapolis
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Hircat
Phiadelphia
Wame Bennett
Admiral Walker
Executive Council
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Hacia High
Gugyama
Vartolold
Jutine G. Gregory
Masiatunt
Intartey
Wrele Island
Philip PF Wervay
Fort Thomsey
Fort Warne
Sieneet Aanfiary Sauatelons
Robereon
Am Army Galirieg Board
Ellery D Braxiom
Aichgan National
Aen
Ingervetlon
Thomas
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Wilmingtos
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Carty
Quedeementes
Fen Predelace
Cal
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Seristant Ourapes
Toxac National Guard
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Pirt
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Parrleom
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Thirtenth Cavalry
Orlebom
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Washington Barracks
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Hidooka
Bternimx
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Mall
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Whipple
Lawrence
Worden
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Bhubrick
Thott
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Slecktos
Nawport
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Marfoit
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Charteaton
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Hatt
Sewart Whipyte
Stringhace
Shutrish
Tayraton
Lockton
Choctaw
Norfolk
Charleston
NEW Colombian Railroad
Woot
George J. Melitoth
Lennart
Melatostra
Chayce
Wellville
Maj. M'Coy
Bias. McCoy
Elvi Life
Augyat, Ca
Chase
Eva Tanguay
Emmett Company& Co
Imperial
India
Bowker
Emmett Corrigan
St Ned Nye
Cardonale Sisters
Ami
Miss Tanguay
Aita
Sto
Japan
National Theater
Audierea
Caruso
Uch Ntta
Thia
New
Molefale
Marto
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Makers
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Phelpa
Tha Ewing
Wrang Protanesap
Simkin Grace LaRue
Ron
Gayety
Golden Crooke
Jacobe and
Jermon
Golden Oroka” Company
Dr. Halmy
Army Signal Service
Evans
GE. Wood
Nobel Peace Fund
New Yorker
Ebay State Socialists
WORMS
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Chicar
Nostredoe Directar
Macaper
Merdlee
Civbc
Walter T. Holt
Mandelin
Anton Kaspar
Bturis
Bovilear Bask
Fulton
Ninth Street N. W
Pauls Catholic Church
Washington, D
Vamed Seudteury
Dale Parry Witt
Cernice
Ger
Praia
Iupharing
Amd
T. Wenchester
Panta Mecore
Usdays
J. Whith
Matze Ave
Nurses Examining Board of
District of Columbia
Providence Hospital
East Capitol St
Frank P. Milburn & CO
Washington, D.C
Corcoran
PRIDA
Bunting
FB McGciky
Tennessee
Tuaalsr
Cumla
Reepeer
Fretuc
Oideabee
Eudye O
Amlomas
Protean
Boys of Company
Aida Johnson Young
Jack Barrymore
Seal Newacademy
Veroaer Awassmeat CO
Lillian Mortimer
BUNCO
Siig
Esi Todiane
Combors
Agace
Gro McOran
Lyceum Matonies Daily
Weny Maliogse
John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Solder Enone
GaLiphy Extraxce
Eck Walde
Ue Bodee
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