Railroads Return to Private Control After Two-Year Government Era
Washington March 1 The nations railroads revert to private management at midnight after over two years under government operation. President Wilson signed the Esch Cummins bill, directing transfer to local executives while Walker Hines handles compensation claims and closing the books. Union leaders warn against drastic actions as wage talks begin under a new labor tribunal and wage provisions. Rate reductions set to take effect before September 1, 1920.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
Railroad Administration
United States
Rial Systems
Walker Wv. Hines
United States Railroad Administration
Wasien
Joint Tribunal
Lavor Court
Eclare
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railways Return to Private Control After Government Operation
New York March 1 railways operating out of New York City shifted to private control at 12 01 am with no surface signs of change. Pennsylvania and Erie systems plan to run under the government four region basis. Officials including Samuel Rea F C Underwood Julius Krutcshnitt and E Loomis voiced cautious optimism about the act and the role of the interstate commerce commission in setting valuations and ensuring sound capital for future expansion.
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New York
New York City
Pennsylvania and
Erie
Samuel Rea
Ot Werennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
F. CD. Underwood
Brie
Julius Kruttschnitt
The
Southern Pacific
Midwestern railroads return to private ownership at midnight
Railroads in the Midwest reverted to private control at midnight with no visible impact on service. Train schedules and operations continued as before, with private operators planning minor personnel and operation changes likely within a month. Officials expect no drastic changes and believe travelers will not feel the transition.
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Chicago
III
Middlewest
Fire destroys A. and W. Sign Co. building in Cleveland
A four story A. and W. Sign Company building in Cleveland's downtown manufacturing district burned early today causing about 125000 dollars in losses. Sparks reached the Bell Telephone Company's main exchange nearby as firefighters battled the blaze amid cold and ice with spontaneous combustion suspected as the cause.
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Cleveland, O
A. and W. Sign Company
Bell Telephone Company
Swain Divorce Suit Over Alleged Potato Blow
Cora A. Swain sues James E. Swain in Common Pleas court at Canton Ohio alleging a fit of anger led to him throwing a large potato that struck her leg, causing temporary lameness. The suit seeks a divorce.
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Canton, O
Cora A. Swain
James E. Swain
Alynance
Common Pleas Court
Red and Black Five Triumph Over Portsmouth Contenders
Athens Eligins deliver a splendid drive to nose out Portsmouth before a large crowd. The victory showcases their class and power in the big tournament setting.
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Athens
Eligins
Portsmouth
Athens Triumphs In Ohio University Tourney Final
Athens High wins the Ohio University basketball tournament title 23 to 20 over Portsmouth Contenders. Star players include Harold Wise, George Banks, Clyde Battin, Harley Littler, Paul Cotner, Peter Collins, John Kircher as Athens comes from behind to claim victory before a packed gym and cheering crowd.
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Harold Wise
George Banks
Clyde Battin
Harley Littler
Paul Cotner
Peter Collins
John Kircher
Athens High
Ohio University
Portsmouth
Athens
Red
OHIO
Western Reserve
Littler
Wise
Mackie
Little Star
Pg Yee de
Gia
Funeral services for William P Walton in Bailey Run area
William P Walton 26 died from injuries in Mine No 70 at Big Bailey Coal Company after a top fall. Ex-service man, mustered out last fall, son of George Walton of Bailey Run, buried after funeral services held in He Soon Died Chauncey Ohio.
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Chauncey
William P. Walton
Walton
George Walton
Bailey Run
Big Bailey Coal Company
Federal officer warns on 1-2 percent beer violations
Washington February 28 Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper said persons found guilty of manufacturing or selling 1-2 percent beer violate federal law and will face maximum penalties. He spoke after questions about a New Jersey plan to permit 3 1-3 percent beer.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Roper
New Jersey
French labor federation refuses aid to railroad men
Paris March 1 The executive council of the league of nations is summoned to meet in Paris March 12 to organize a commission to investigate conditions in Russia as recommended by the council of premiers.
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Paris
The
League of Nations
Paria
Commission For Investigation
Russia
Council of Premiers
Paris Rail Strike Leader Bans Wider Sympathy Action
Paris, March 1. The general federation of labor directing the French railway strike said it has not allowed an extension of the sympathy walkout called in solidarity with the steel workers. The move keeps the main stoppage constrained to its current scope.
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Paris
General Federation of Labor
American Legion Smoker for K T Crossen Post No 21
The regular meeting of K. T. Cros sen Post No. 21 of the American Legion is set for tomorrow at seven in the Chamber of Commerce rooms replacing the armory. Adjutant Hugh K. Martin will speak on issues for servicemen as ex members are urged to attend. A bonus plan may be discussed. Plenty of smokes will be provided.
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K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Hugh K. Martin
Legion
Cox Trip to the South Called Vacation Plan
Governor Cox’s South travel was dismissed as mere political planning by his office. Washington dispatches suggested Timothy T. Ansberry would join for a Cox presidential campaign effort, but Cox would stay in Augusta, Georgia for a few days as a vacation.
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Columbus
Cox
South
Washington
Timothy T. Ansberry
Ohio
Augusta
End of peace treaty debate near after Lodge talks
Washington March 1 United Press The end of the present peace treaty debate within a week or ten days is in sight after Republican leaders and bitter enders agreed to halt debates if Senator Lodge does not allow modifications of any reservations. Lodge and milder reservationists accept. Irreconcilables back Lodge only with reservations in ratification resolution. not pledged to ratify. Proceedings set to begin on Lodge reservations at 2 pm. Senator Walsh opened discussion on the domestic affairs reservation.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Mar
Lodge
Senator Walsh
Montana
New Record Set by Woman Ice Champion
Everett McGowan of St. Paul won the northwest ern indoor amateur championship by taking three of four senior events. Charles Jewtraw and Joe Moore tied for second. Rose Johnson of Chicago won the women's events and broke the world quarter record in 45 seconds, beating her own 45 25 seconds.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Everett McGowan
St. Paul
Northwestern
Charles Jewtraw
Joe Moore
Lake Placid
N. Y
Rose Johnson
Chicago
States Can Levy Income Tax on Nonresidents
The Supreme Court ruled that states may collect income taxes from nonresidents on profits earned within the state. The decision cited Charles B. Scaffer of Chicago as part of the oil industry case context.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Charles B. Scaffer
Chicago
Fountain of Youth Has Been Located
New York reports claim of monkey gland treatment as a fountain of youth. Robert George Laws, a 72 year old former London broker, touts capsules after using the remedy aboard the Cedric and boasts renewed vigor in public demonstration.
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Fountain of Youth
New York
Robert George Laws
London
England
Policeman Cleared in Akron Hold Up Report
In Akron on March 1 a reported holdup led to Officer Burnell and a partner confronting a group. The investigation found the robbery false. Coroner Kent exonerated Policeman Whitaker. Whitaker’s family has not decided on action.
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Akron
Steven Burne
Mayta
Burnell
Sve
Whitaker
Kent
Supreme Court Rules on Sale Price Fixing
The Supreme Court ruled today that price fixing by manufacturers is illegal. The decision clarifies enforcement against anti competitive practices in commerce.
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Washington
Mar
Supreme Court
New Speed Record Set By Aviator Casale In Paris
Paris March 1 Casale claimed a new speed record for conditions of flight with his aircraft reaching 283 kilometers per hour 175.74 miles per hour.
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Paris
Casale
Williams Receives Meuse-Argonne Gallantry Citation
Dwight E. Williams receives the Second Division citation for exceptional gallantry in the Meuse-Argonne campaign. Private Williams served with the Sixth Marines in World War I, cited by Major General John E. Lejeune. He is the son of Mrs. H. M. Williams of 19 South Congress Street and has returned to Ohio University to resume studies.
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Meuse-Argonne
Dwight E. Williams
Williams
Sixth Marines
John E. Lejune
U. S. Marine Corps
8. M. Williams
South Congress Street
Ohio University
Pneumonia Remedy Reported At Ohio Prison
Columbus Ohio March 1 A remedy for pneumonia has been found by Warden Thomas of the penitentiary and is being used by penitentiary physician O N Kramer. Prisoners under treatment show improvement in the pen hospital.
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Ccolumbus
Thomas
O. N. Kramer
Pen Hospital
Supreme Court rules U S Steel not a trust under Sherman Act
The Supreme Court held United States Steel Corporation is not a trust under the Sherman law and action need not dissolve. The ruling confirms a long legal battle with defendants named including J. P. Morgan Sr. and John D. Rockefeller Sr. Jr. The decision, 4 to 8, ends government efforts to break up the giant steel merger begun 19 years earlier.
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Washington
Mer
United States Steel Corporation
Supreme Court
New Ora
Roogey Harriman
J. P. Morgan Sr
John D. Rockefeller Sr
Andrew Carnegie
M. Schwab
George W. Werkins
James J
Louis W. Hi
H. C. Frick
Justice McKenna
White
MccKenna
Holmes
Vandevanter
Pitney
Day and Clark
McReynolds
Brandeis
Gove
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
L. F. Loree
Delaware & Hudson
G. Bester
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Irving Gluck
Nicholas Arnstein
York
Irving Glueck
Arnstein
Fanny Brice
Saan Aebening
Miss Brice
Cleveland
Gostly
Hopkins
Ogier
Multer
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