Railroads Granted Major Rate Increases by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a broad rate rise for railroads, boosting freight by about 33 percent, passenger fares by 20 percent, and Pullman charges by 50 percent. Rates become effective with five days notice and must be in operation by January 1, 1922, offsetting wage increases and ensuring a 6 percent net income on railroad property. Tiered territory increases range from 25 to 40 percent, covering east, south, west, and mountain-Pacific regions.
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Railroad Labor Board
Commission
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Alliance Q Team Trims Crawford in 11–0 rout
The Crawford game at the fair grounds ended 11 to 0 in favor of Alliance Q. pitcher McNulty faced few threats, while Ed escaped jams with bases loaded. Black had four of five at bats and Griffis made a key defensive play in a double play as Alliance dominated.
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Fairgrounds
Crawford
McNulty
Alliance
Big Ed
Black
Griggs
Griff
Hudkins
Griffis
Brew
Fenning
Edwards
Butler
Stein
Bryan
Thompson
Presidental Nomination Prospects Cited
The article notes that candidates not receiving nominations may avoid substantial worry and likely face a calmer political situation as the process clears.
Promoter Proposes Gas Plant Plan Before Chamber Meeting
The Alliance chamber of commerce discussed a proposal by M. C. Sieberling to back a gas works. He suggested forming a stock company or using outside capital, and claimed $1.75 per thousand cubic feet production cost with $2.50 pricing could yield $87,654 profit. He offered his services at $10,000, payable over time and partly in stock or plant mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
M. C. Sieberling
Alliance
Siebersing
Pat
Lieberling
Deaths and Funerals of Charles Reese
Charles Reese an ex soldier died at St Josephs hospital from blood poisoning. He worked at the Dick Shannon ranch near Dalton and cut his knee on a binder last week. He was brought to Alliance and rushed to the hospital but received no medical aid for over a week. His body is held at Darling undertaking parlors awaiting word from a sister in Pennsylvania, the only relative found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reese
St. Josephs Hospital
Dick Shannon
Dalton
Alliance
Darling Undertaking
Pennsylvania
Three robberies reported in Alliance over three days
A. G. Isaacson home burglarized after sunset Friday with two diamond rings stolen while the couple was away. H. DuBuque residence also hit the same night with a revolver taken and no trace left. W. R. Harper store looted of about 60 from a cash drawer during a late Saturday caper by two Mexicans, who fled after a brief in-store visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Isaacson
H. DuBuque
W. R. Harper Department Store
Mr. Harper
Church road surfacing dispute heads to conference
City county and state officials travel to east of Alliance for talks with Jease Wilson over sourcing surfacing material for the Antioch road. The delay stems from a clash over Sweeney lake mud, meadow use, and contract interpretations. A new Boy Scout troop will form soon with applications at the National 10¢ Store. Dr LeGear antiseptic powder promo appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Burton
Hall
Haghman
Duncna
Reuben Knight
Jease Wilson
Alliance
Antioch Road
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Kirton
Wilson
Sweeny
Wilson Ranch
Sweeney's Lake
Wilso
State Department
Boy Scouts
Boya
Hamilton
Horse Injures Knees in Wire Accident at Valley Park
Luther Carmen of Valley Park Missouri says his horse cut its knees badly after a wire incident. He treated the wounds with Dr LeGear Antiseptic Healing Powder and praises the remedy, reflecting a belief in personal prescriptions for horses.
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Dr. LeGear
Luther Carmen
Valley Park
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Burr Printing CO
Borgh L. Bunk, SR
Edwin M. Burr
Ceral
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Box
Utte County
Aelarna
The
Burr Ting Company
George Burr, Jr
Alliance Q
Trims
Promoter Gas
Dfrport
Shuli
Anticu
ReichfRon Watch Inspecto
Dad
OWL
Kirby Coal
Moffat Coal
Stephenson & O’bannon
National
Rhein Hardware Co
Saaeemer Ak
Freicht
Fowler Lumber Company
Mene
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