Kansas Editor Paid by Utility Group for Speech
The Federal Trade Commission inquiry revealed William Allen receive 500 dollars from the National Electric Light Association for a May 20 1926 Atlantic City speech. Marshall testified Harvard University gets 30000 dollars yearly from the association for utility research. New Jersey utility lobbying activity was also discussed.
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Washington
U.P
William Allen
Kansas
National Electric Light Association
Federal Trade Commission
White
Atlantic City
Harvard University
A. Jackson Marshall
N.ef. L. A
Roma Starts for Rome But Is Forced Back
Roma begins a 6,000 mile attempt from Old Orchard Maine to Rome aboard the Sesquiplane Roma. After 12 minutes in the air the Bellanca Roma returns to shore due to motor trouble and a malfunctioning carburetor. Saebelli reports dumping 638 gallons of gasoline to reach a safe landing.
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ROMA
Rome
Old Orchard
Bellanca
Cape Elizabeth
Sabelli
Rail Wage Dispute Sent To Coolidge For Settlement
Chicago September 20 1923 federal mediators failed to settle a wage dispute between 55 western railroads and 70000 trainmen and conductors. The case will go to President Coolidge for settlement.
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Coolidge
Chicago
U.P
Western Railroads
President Coolidge
Corrective Selling of Stocks Continues
In New York on September 20, UPI reports corrective selling dominated most of the trading session with most issues edging lower after early highs. A few issues rose against the trend and some reached new highs, but the majority eased from prior close.
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New York
UPI
Police Use Gas Bombs in Riot at Maryland Penitentiary
Riot police with riot guns tear bombs and gas masks entered the Maryland penitentiary to quell over 200 inmates who refused isolation and barricaded cell doors. Three men were gassed but rioting continued and guards struggled to control the breakout. Nearby fire destroyed Boulware Chair Factory causing heavy damage to buildings and homes. In Cleveland arrests over a 24 hour period set a record for the year, per Police Inspector Thomas Murphy.
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Baltimore
Maryland Penitentiary
Gallipolis
Cleveland
Thomas Murphy
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