United States union forms to merge express carriers
Washington reports a new express carrier merger forming one union of leading rail roads and trucking interests. The Adams Wells Pargo Southern group consolidates under 1 corporate banner with 160 000 capital, to be led by C Taylor at Provident American. After July 1 shipments move by express system widely, reducing reliance on individual lines. The deal includes existing press carrier roles under private operation with a 0.5 percent revenue-based contract share last year exceeding 200 million dollars. Three smaller lines Western Great Northern Southern may join. an 19 percent rate increase petition awaits Interstate Commerce Commission review.
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United States
Ent
Gene Adoo
Adams
American
Wells-Pargo
Southern Companion
Hvaute Corporaion
Federal Express Camp C.taylor
Provident American
Indivi
Wit Aisappes
Railrele
Western
Great Northern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Miss Katherine Stinson’s Plane Wreck Near Binghamton
Miss Katherine Stinson, delivering mail from Chicago to New York, mishandled a landing near Binghamton New York. She attempted a hilltop landing in a high wind the aircraft crashed overturning and breaking a propeller. She escaped uninjured and focused on continuing the flight despite the dual wave to her airplay.
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Katherine Stinson
Chicago
New York
Binghamton
N. Y
Four firms kept under new corporation with wage raises
Four companies will be retained under the new corporation and their wages increased in many cases according to Mr. Taylor. Wage advances will be ordered for employees after careful examination.
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Taylor
Rai
Macbeth Opposes Ore Control Measure In Senate Hearing
Havenel Macbeth of Mackay Idaho tells the Senate military committee that the administration ore control bill is a bureaucratic subterfuge affecting western producers. He says petroleum and chemical industries would also come under control, while George Otis Smith denies the claim that regulation would be used unless absolutely needed.
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Senate Military Committee
Havenel Macbeth
Mackay
Idaho
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George Otis Smith
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Portland judge rules city fish market illegal
Portland Oregon May 28 Judge G P Kavanaugh of the circuit court rules the municipal fish market is not authorized by the city charter. The decision stems from a case filed by fish dealers to block municipal competition. The market may remain only if an emergency exists and the public would suffer from its closure. City attorneys plan to appeal.
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G. P. Kavanaugh
Emery Released From Custody in Germany
A Stockholm message to the state department said Henry C. Emery former chairman of the United States Tariff Commission had been released from custody and was free to travel in Germany He may soon be allowed to depart Germany after being taken prisoner when Germans landed on the Aland Islands A deficiency bill worth 123 million dollars including 50 million for housing government war workers passed the Senate after House approval.
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House
Paralyzing Grip Hits Local Business Venture
A business ute named Maaria experiences a near paralysis due to an unidentified disease described as a grip. The exact nature and cause remain undetermined, leaving operations temporarily disrupted and prompting health inquiries.
Food administrator charged with bribery
James A. Wood deputy federal food administrator of Nevada was indicted by a federal grand jury in San Francisco for taking a bribe from Elko Milling Co. in exchange for shielding the company from Federal Food Administration provisions. Also in San Francisco a Hindu conspiracy case defendant was sentenced to 30 days in county jail. A Pacific Port report praises the steamer Faith for handling rough seas and her strong performance on a recent voyage.
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James A. Wood
Federal Food Adminieerator
Nevada
Wood
Elko Milling Company of
United Stat
Gallt
Singh Gail
Bank Trancisco County
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Pacific Port
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Faith
Pacific
International marriage ties Guatemalan and Brazilian officials
Mme Sue Mezez, daughter of Guatemala's Senior Don Joaquin Mender, allied with Dr. Paulo de Godoy, former Brazilian Embassy secretary in Washington, now attached to the Brazilian Embassy in Anpan. The wedding linked Guatemalan and Brazilian diplomatic circles.
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Paulo DE Godoy
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Sue Meez
Don Joaquin Mender
Guatemala
Washington
United States
I Anpan
Ted Doran Heads to Serve Country in War
Thomas J. Doran known as Ted Doran a valued Mon a Power employee leaves Butte to join the U S forces Fellow workers gathered to honor him presenting a wrist watch and a substantial purse as they bid him farewell Ed F O Flynn spoke at the event
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Thomas J. Doran
Ted" Doran
Mona Power Company
Butte
United States
Voice
Kaiser
Ed F. O'Flynn
Presentation speech honors young blood giving liver in national cause
The talk praised young volunteers offering up their livers for the country. A speaker cited the scriptural line about greater love. About 50 Montana Power Co employees attended. Doran, a local Butte product, has worked for the company five years.
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Young Doran
Butte
Montana Power Company
Mars Rules in Horoscope and Funeral Notice Addendum
Horoscope for Wednesday May 29 1918 highlights Mars strong early, Saturn and Venus adverse. war era signs forecast for military engineers and middle aged fame, warnings on weddings and social events, danger in love and finances. also a funeral for William Maudhin and London drivers wage details.
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Venus
Japan
United States
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