Kellogg Urges Practical Railroad Regulation
Frank B. Kellogg, special government counsel in the Standard Oil case, told the Economic Club of New York that the public cannot or would not confiscate railroad property. He said agitation harms reform, cites 40 years of corporate regulation, and argues reasonable control of transportation remains wise and necessary for stable prosperity.
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New York
Frank B. Kellogge
Standard Oil
Economic Club of
Mr. Kellogg
Regulators Urged to Check Rail Rates by Commission
A critic argues that government will not cut rail rates, recalls rebates and rate cuts in railway history, and calls for a commission with power to fix reasonable prices, subject to final court review, to curb wealth power.
Dynamite Found Stored in City Warehouse
Inspector Moury of Washington Insurance reports 500 pounds of dynamite stored in a downtown warehouse exceeding city limits. He notes fire danger is low but urges clearing combustible materials in alleys to improve safety and has alerted city officials.
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Washington Insurance Company
Co. A. Moury
Washington Insurance Company of
Seattle
Daily World Today
Rail way Securities Commission Meets New York
The Railway Securities Commission chaired by Yale president Hadley met in New York to seek opinions from the New York Public Service Commission on the best methods to regulate railroad and other corporate bond and stock issuances.
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New York
Railway Securities Commission
Hadley
Yale University
New York Public Service Commission
Grain rates in interstate trade urged before South Dakota board
Huron South Dakota December 15 Farmers Grain Dealers Association asked the State Railroad Commissioners to consider lowering interstate grain rates. The hearing occurred in Huron as officials reviewed the proposal from the association seeking rate reductions.
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Huron
S. D
Farmers’ Grain Dealers’ Association
South Dakota State Railroad Commissioners
Garment Strike Clashes Leave Workers and Police Wounded
In Chicago on December 15 a clash between striking garment workers and police left one worker dead and another fatally wounded. Several on both sides were seriously injured as non union tailors escorting to work were attacked. Officer Chas Wiensecke, among the injured, may die and a striker shot through the lungs is dying.
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Chicago
Chas Wiensecke
An Expert Bookmaker in Havana Cockfight Tale
A Chicago man recalls visiting a Havana suburb cockfight where betting occurred without tickets. He observed bookmakers taking many bets notes and watched a single bettor lose faith in ticketing while a favorable fight played out. The narrator’s third chosen bird won the main event.
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Havana
Chicago
Four to One Shot Bird Mentioned in Bets Row
A spectator says the bird was a four to one shot, after a man handed over $10 and left unnoticed while he cleaned his slate. The observer, with limited English, recalls the bookie tracking numerous bets in his mind.
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Washington Post
Tipping in Walpole’s reminiscences of royal manners
The passage recalls George I noting a strange custom of tipping and recounts a tale from Walpole’s recollections. The king laments a servant’s reward for delivering his own carp from his canal in his own park, illustrating early attitudes toward gratuities and service.
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Walpole
George I
St. James
Puzzle remark sparks light humor at New York dinner
A novelist and Mrs. Malaprop exchange witticisms in New York dining circles. The conversation centers on a young lady poet's naivete with playful misuses of language. The Washington Star notes the amused reference to classy wordplay.
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New York
Turn from yer present path or face the dogs
A Philadelphia Press item features a dialog between hobos. The first asks why not seek a big house and handout, the second says a minister warned him off with a warning that they are headed for trouble with the dogs.
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Philadelphia Press
Sorry He Spoke
A Victorian dialogue caption displays a playful exchange between a wife and husband over mourning attire and appearances. The wife quips she never looks good in black while the husband offers a blunt remark about fools, reflecting lighthearted social banter in illustrated print.
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney and Bladder Health
Wenatchee Drug Co. advertises Foley Kidney Pills as a quick tonic that restores natural kidney and bladder function and corrects irregularities.
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Foley
Wenatchee Drug Co
Money and meals in a Cuban home described by Kate Jordan
In Cuba money is treated as unspoken but visible through daily life. A Cuban guide mentions a weekly stipend for visitors and emphasizes secrecy. The narrative recalls meals served on a palm shaded gallery with iced oranges, a prime minister like housekeeper, and a grand cook whose hot dishes blaze with cayenne.
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Cuba
Kate Jordan
New Idea Woman's Magazine
Havana
Cayenne
House spends $100000 a minute in new session
Mathematicians in Washington say the House is spending $100,000 each minute. In seven working days the chamber appropriated $191,009,000 for rivers and harbors Indian and pension supply bills. The body has been in session 31 12 hours, averaging $6,000,000 per hour.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
House
Fights Scheduled for Tonight in New York and Nearby Cities
Pat Moore faces Tommy Murphy in a 10 round main event in New York. Young O Leary meets Johnny Daly in a 10 round bout in New York. Porky Flynn vs Andrew Morris goes two rounds in Fall River. Frank Klaus boxes Jack Abbott in a 10 round match in Pittsburg.
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Pat Moore
Tommy Murphy
New York
Young O'Leary
Johnny Daly
Porky” Flynn
Andrew Morris
Fall River
Mass
Frank Klaus
Jack Abbott
Pittsburg
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