Rail passengers to see fare cuts after freight reductions
Washington May 26. Government officials predict lower railroad passenger fares following sweeping freight rate cuts. A minority within the Interstate Commerce Commission argues fare reductions are needed to boost revenues as current high rates depress travel, with rail passenger volume 7 billion below normal. Cabinet members worry wage cuts for labor may be required but doubt the commission remedy will solve the broader rail problem.
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W. H. Atkins
S. N
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Commission On
Lloyd George warns world still in danger and rights on peace
London May 26 Premier Lloyd George warned that Britain and the world are not yet out of danger. In a parliamentary luncheon speech he urged unity against common perils and noted Britain mobilized 9,500,000 men, asserting the right to determine the peace character.
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London
Britain
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Japanese Naval Council Plans $280 Million Build Program
The Japanese naval council reportedly approved a five year plan to spend $280 million on six first class cruisers nine second class cruisers 29 destroyers 30 submarines two aircraft carriers and 14 special service vessels to boost auxiliary construction and counter morale dips from Washington cuts.
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Tokio
Japanese Naval Council
Washington
P. D. Q Bed Bug Killer Ad Claims Wide Effect
An old advertisement promotes P. D. Q. bed bug killer promising to destroy bed bugs roaches fleas and their eggs. The 35 cent box supposedly yields a quart and avoids clothing damage with a patent spout in every package sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Prosperity Special Departed from Baldwin Locomotive Works
In Philadelphia on May 26 officials announce the departure to Texas of 20 Santa Fe type oil burning locomotives in a single 5,000 ton train. The event is dubbed the prosperity special by plant officials at Baldwin Locomotive Works in Eddystone near Chester.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Eddystone
Chester
Texas
Old Cox Leader Dead at Home in Queen City
Cincinnati May 26 John Doyle 61 prominent southern Ohio republican leader and pioneer insurance man died Thursday after a brief illness. He was a lieutenant of George B Cox and helped build the local republican organization under the Cox regime.
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Old Cox
Queen City
Cincinnati
John Doyle
Ohio
George B. Cox
Cox
Memorial Day Observance Set for Hebbardsville
Memorial Day is planned for Hebbardsville with a morning program by united Sunday schools and a 1 30 PM patriotic service. Veterans of Civil War Spanish American War and World War are asked to sit left of the platform where Congressman Foser will deliver the main address with Rev Grass and Rev Dr Charles B Taylor also invited to speak.
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Hebbardsville
United Presbyterian
Methodist
Foser
Grass
Charles B. Taylor
Vicious Little Boats Added to Force of Navy
The US Navy has taken two coastal motor boats nicknamed the Davids to test their combat value against larger ships. Built at forty and fifty five feet, they reach speeds of 30 to over 40 knots and launch torpedoes from a stern trough. They also carry bombs for submarines and have laid mines in enemy waters. Their service record includes action in Cronstradt and Zebrugge. The Navy will trial them when fuel allows.
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T. N. Sandifer
Washington
Navy
Cronstradt
Constradt
Zebrugge
General strike called by socials after clashes with fascism
Social groups announce a general strike following violent clashes with fascist forces on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Tensions remain high in the San Lorenzo district where the confrontations occurred.
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San Lorenzo
Thompson and Durand declare in race for governor
Carmi A. Thompson of Cleveland announced May 26 he will not withdraw from the Republican gubernatorial race after talks with Governor Davis on the Ohio political scene. Secretary of State Smith and Attorney C Homer Durand also reaffirm their intent to stay in the contest. Col Edon filed his declaration with Smith to seek the Republican nomination.
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Columbus
Carmi A. Thompson
Cleveland
Davis
Ohio
Smith
C. Homer Durand. Coledon
Believe Dad Will Not Obstruct the Marriage
Chicago bulletin reports Harold F. McCormick named legal guardian for Miss Mathilde McCormick 17, paving way for her marriage to Swiss riding master Max Oser. Family friends expect no opposition from her father. Miss McCormick owns about $10,000 in own funds.
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Chicago
Mathilde McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Max Oser
Harold F. McCormick
McCormick
Oser
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