Express Companies Face ICc Probe For Potential Trusts
The Interstate Commerce Commission will start hearings early next year to study all express firms. It will assess whether an express trust exists, review rates and classifications, and examine whether railroads influence or control express lines. Findings may set minimum rates and address alleged monopolistic practices, including high charges and exclusive railroad contracts.
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Express Companies Hit By Rail Charge Profits Says Iowa Report
A Iowa division report on the United States Express Company shows vast profits from express charges amid rail arrangements. It cites Great Northern Express Company founded 1892 with $100,000 capital, 1909 equipment valued at $71,288, paying $3.2 million in dividends over the last decade and accumulating $1,488,881. The filing notes deductions to railroads of 40 to 55 percent and records a net loss of $1,162.65 for a certain year while reporting system-wide gains totaling $19,890,126.
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Parcels Post Debate Shows Pressure from Jobbers and Express Firms
The article argues that jobbers lead the fight against parcels post legislation, opposing cheaper mail delivery that could undermine express companies and local retailers. It highlights the middleman’s profits and urges a fair, republican measure to free people from artificial, unproductive institutions.
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Congress
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Unclear extract on veterans and justice figure
Fragmentary text discusses ex soldiers, loyalty, and a former officer entering a high justice role. mentions tears at news of an appeal or revolution and a judge named White. lacks coherent events, dates, or locations.
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United Sues Supreme Court
Noted preacher labels society bridge player a gambler
Tilly Sunday readers learn Rev. Hates LD Williams Episcopal bishop of Michicap says a society woman who plays bridge for stakes is a gambler like Wall Street plunger or Monte Carlo patron. He questions rich life when once 11 million cannot suffice. Michael Cudahy who left 11 million estate was a pauper beside Andrew Carnegie who has given away more than a sixteenth of this amount for charity.
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Andrew Carnegie
Butter hierarchy meeting weighs which region fixes prices
The Elgin group met Monday to decide which section of the country should dictate butter prices. The note implies federal trust busters should act against those who push a dictatorship over pricing.
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United States
Merchants Oppose Parcels Post Then Back It If Tested
The Chicago Tribune argues against preemptive merchant fears about parcels post on rural routes. It advocates testing the plan by allowing the postmaster general to implement it on select routes in each state to reveal winners and losers. The piece predicts merchants would quickly support broader adoption once tested.
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Protest Against Illinois Central Crossing in Manchester
Manchester Ind Dec 21 Citizens protested the Illinois Central crossing with seven tracks and frequent trains. They urged the state railroad commission to grant relief after citing multiple fatal and near fatal crossing incidents. The council adopted a written complaint signed by Mayor A D Long and will press the board for action.
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Hunters Aim to Save Wall Lake in Wright County
Des Moines reports an organizer group for gun license holders seeks a plan to save Wall Lake but fears no action is likely. Officials plan drainage and sale of reclaimed land, arguing waste and health risks, while hunters contend the area is vital for duck and goose seasons.
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Association of Hunters
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Wright County
Evening Chit Chat on Matinee Fashion The Finest Details
A narrator observes college girls boarding a matinee car and compares outfits. One girl stands out for perfection in small details rather than price or flash. Each companion displays flaws from broken hat wings to soiled gloves, while the best-dressed shows immaculate shoes, gloves, dress, and hat. Michaelangelo’s proverb on trifles and perfection is quoted as guidance for personal attire and care.
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Dubuque Brewery Sued for 22000 Over Liquor Sales
W C Church of Des Moines sues Dubuque Brewing and Malting company for 22000 claiming liquor sales contrary to mulet law. suit cites sale to Des Moines retailer George Keenhold before consent filing and alleges transfers of beer bills over two years. attorneys say the case may trigger many similar claims and warn of potential large losses if upheld.
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Standpatism and tariff talk roils Iowa roads debate
The Traer Star-Clipper criticizes IJI traffic as losing favor across Iowa saying it should have failed earlier. Des Moines Tribune notes Senator Young’s tariff stance but urges reconsideration of Iowa road laws. Cedar Rapids Gazette reports state fair board actions to curb extortionate charges on fair grounds and visitor mulcting.
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Sunds Sermon Sparks Wide Community Uplift
Wordy fragment notes Sund inspires two men and a woman to moral reflection. Critics differ on his methods, but his impact remains strong in Town. His sermons elevate conduct and thoughts, with a hopeful vision for better living and lasting effect for a decade.
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