Underwood Sees Government Role in Regulating Railroads
New York March 9 Quear W Underwood house majority leader and Alabama senator elect urged government ownership as an eventual step. He pressed for adequate capital provision and regulation to aid railroad expansion while balancing interests of shippers and public facilities. He warned current regulation is breaking down and called for wiser, just control to sustain transportation and commerce.
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New York
Sphinx Club
Quear W. Underwood
House
Alabama
Strick
Underwood
Under- Wood Sayl
Cnal
Cyebus
Underwoot
Results of operation of Southern Railway for January
Washington reports the Southern Railway’s January results showing gross revenue of 4 668 000 and net revenue of 922 658 after operating expenses and taxes. Operating income reached 706 724, with $1 007 470.60 spent on roadway and structures. The figures exclude charges for equipment hire and rental facilities.
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Washington
Southern Railway
A. M. Lant
Intersat
Local option favored for New York City
March 9 local option for New York City was discussed at the vote hall as a possibility. Officials indicated the present administration would consider legislation later. Meyer Mitchel refused to commit, but proponents claim his support. The proposed law would divide the city into districts each deciding on excluding liquor.
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New York
New York City
Vnte
Rajid Ubof
Cry
Meyer Mitchel
Liauo
Mortuary Notices from Last Page
Several obituaries list deaths in Georgia towns including Austen Lithia Springs and Powder Springs with survivors named. Notices mention MM. Beddington James Beddington and Elizabeth Conrad among others, plus funerals at Union Grove churchyard Augusta and private services at residences.
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MM. Beddington
James Beddington
Austen
Ames ‘Beddington
CG Beddington
Adamsville
RC Beddington
Douglasville
M. E. Cox
Hapeville
J Olie. Mc Garmon
Alabama
M.C. Queen
3. D. Utich
Powder Springs
T. Q. Parson
Union Grove
Lithia Springs
L. N. Road in fight with Western Union
In Washington on March 9 the Louisville and Nashville railroad and Western Union Telegraph company argued before the U S Supreme Court over a right of way on the railroad’s Louisiana property. The railroad claims Congress did not grant such power under the railroad act, seeking a ruling that would influence multiple states and set a precedent.
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Washington
Louisville and Nashville
Western Union Telegraph Company
Supreme Court
Western Union
Louisiana
Congress
Man leaps to death to fund wife's future life
In Los Angeles on March 9, John W. Reid, former manager of a British air line, leapt from a hotel roof to secure a $10,000 life insurance policy for his wife. He had lost his fortune twice, first in Mexican turmoil and then in European conflict, and chose a coffin and burial plot before the jump.
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Los Angeles
John W. Reid
Reid
Orders for munitions put on the black list
Sharon, Fa March 3. John Stevens Jr president of the Driggs Seabury Ordnance corp announced the firm rejected orders for several million dollars of munitions. Agents of the Russian, French and British governments have for months tried to entice the company to manufacture shells. He said the corporation will take no part in the bloody business and that he is opposed to war on principle.
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Sharon
Tohn Stevensson, Jr
Driggs-Seabury Ordnance Corporation
Trench
Ipast
Driges- Seabury Corporation
Immature Orange Law Attacked by Florida Growers
Washington March 9 Attorneys for Florida citrus growers before the supreme court challenged the 1911 Florida law prohibiting shipping immature citrus fruit. They argued the measure is indefinite and unconstitutional in the case of S. Singh arrested in Orange County on a charge of violating the act.
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Washington
Florida
Supreme Court
S. 3
Singh
Orange County
German Prisoners Report Heavy German Losses
Paria March. Evidence culled from a semi official war office note shows German losses described as very heavy. One active regiment of about 1 000 men reportedly lost 700 in a February 16 attack and a regiment of chasseurs had all its officers killed or wounded on January 8. Stretcher bearers from a field ambulance say 430 to 490 seriously wounded Germans were brought in nightly for three weeks.
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Paria
Myenoy
Posoners
War Office
Chasseurs
German town votes to issue potato tickets
Berlin reports Wilbersor has approved potato tickets similar to bread stamps, with citizens to receive 32 pounds per capita. The system mirrors recent bread ticketing rolled out across German cities.
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Berlin
London
Wilbers
Orr
Condition of Mrs Lea in Asheville Improves
The condition of Mrs Luke Lea wife of United States Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee is reported to be clearly improved today by her physicians. Senator Les and Mr and Mrs Percy Warner her father and mother arrived in Asheville last night to be with her during illness due to pneumonia.
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Lea
Asheville
N.C
Mareh
Luke Lea
United States
Tennessee
Les
Percy Warner
Bayonne Adopts Commission Form by 706 Vote
Bayonne voters adopt the commission form of government today by a large majority. The official tally shows 706 votes in favor out of a total reported as 000. City changes take effect following the vote.
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Bayonne
Never Again Foot Photo Promises From Wills-Ramey
Miss Mise Wills-Ramey propped her left foot in a porch swing to allow a photographer to capture a souvenir image. She vows the white silk stockings with black clocks and black-and-white shoes will not be worn again after a run in with Detective Bass Rosser and a missing beauty shop trinket, though she admits loving pretty things.
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Mise Wills-Ramey
Bass Rosser
Americans Warned to Leave Mexico City Amid Crisis
U S authorities warned Americans in Mexico City as Obregon forces faced possible evacuation and policing needed to protect foreigners. The note warned Carranza officials could be held responsible for any harm to foreigners, while Washington denied issuing an ultimatum and urged precautionary steps including naval movements to Vera Cruz.
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Obregon
Carranza
Wilson
United States
uUlikely
Mexico City
Zapatista
Vera Cruz
State Department
General Obregon
International Relief Committee
Zapatistas
Bryan
Mexico
John R. Silliman
American Consular Service
Washington
Charley A. Curstas
Wiscawngel
Mr. Silliman
Story of the Lives and Works of Dr Chapman and Mr Alexander
The Atlanta Constitution prints a concise and engaging 96 page work on Dr Chapman and Mr Alexander. Available at the Constitution office for 25 cents, or 30 cents by mail.
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Chapman
Alexander
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution Office
Villa factions deny reports on Mexico City evacuation
El Paso reports Villa agents say no report passed through Juarez of either evacuation or occupation of Mexico City. General Villa and HQ were at Torreon with plans for a campaign on the Pacific coast towns. Duval West, Wilson's representative, accompanied Villa.
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Carranga
Mexico City
Wilson
Gen. Villa
el Paso
Texas
Villa Sovferment
Obrezon
Zapata
Juarez
Villa
General Villa
Torreon
Zanata
Duval West
How a Republican oration defends democratic claims
In supportive remarks attributed to U S for Villa and Howard, the speaker argues that Democratic party criticism of excessive appropriations is unfounded and that Republicans bear responsibility for unfinished public works. The Underwood tariff is blamed on European war impacts, with future reports expected to absolve the Democratic administration and limit Republican criticism in the 1916 campaign.
New York Heads Ports in Foreign Commerce
Washington reports New York leads all ports in handling America's foreign commerce for 1914. Galveston and New Orleans follow in export volume, with New Orleans fourth in imports. New York's exports totaled about 40 percent of the national value, while the overall foreign trade reached 91.3 million dollars.
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New York
Washington
America
Gyo Eorthern
Galveston
New Orleans
Department of Commerce
Gilveston
Sisiaa
Amore
Anc
Detroit
Feth
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Greece buys wheat from United States amid Russian supply cut
American Consul General Wedgell in Athens reports Greece is buying 25 000 to 40 000 tons of wheat monthly from the United States through the National Bank of Greece to curb prices and curb speculation. All negotiations occur in Athens with local agents advised for American sellers.
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Washington
Morea
Greece
United States
Alexander W. Wedigell
Athens
National Bank of Greece
Wonsul Weddell
Fire on La Touraine Being Investigated
Havre reports a fire aboard the French steamer La Touraine on the Atlantic voyage. Admiral Chartier and Director Ducrot began an official inquiry upon arrival, with a cautious wireless distress call and no injuries or panic among passengers as the blaze was confined to a hold and extinguished by midnight.
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Caussin
Metropolitan Stars Will Not Go Abroad
New York report states for the first time many Metropolitan Opera principals will remain in the United States this summer due to war conditions. Italy's entry into the war pressures Italian singers to stay, while General Manager Gatti-Casazza plans to remain locally to avoid difficulties in assembling the company.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera Company
United States
Mar
Onern
Italy
Lome
Galtl Casayza
Rough Weather Delays Belgian Relief Ships
Rough weather in the North Atlantic delays ten ships of the Belgian Relief Commission arriving at American ports to load cargoes. One ship, the Altair, had to return to Queenstown for storm damage repairs. The delay may allow more cargo to be gathered before arrival. Ships include the Streatham bound for New York and the Glenshiel for New Orleans. Total foodstuffs arranged or delivered at Rotterdam reaches 832,806 tons across 55 ships to date.
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New York
Noth Atlantic
Commission
Belgium
Catmrmi Bion
Marine Department
Camerian King
Queenstown
New Orleans
Rotterdam
Scientist Draws 120000 Lines on Metal to Probe Planets
Chicago March. Dr A A Michel son of the University of Chicago, Nobel laureate in physical science 1907, completed a twelve year task drawing 120008 lines on six square inches of metal. The diffraction plate aims to analyze light and determine planetary chemical substance. The sheet rests on mercury, encased in glass, to shield from air and dust.
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Chicago
A. A. Michel‘son
University of Chicago
Woman is arraigned for killing husband in Mobile
Mrs Theresa Nelson McBroom, charged with fatally shooting her husband Reuben J A McBroom, prominent shoe merchant, in Mobile following their separation. She pleaded not guilty and insanity, with court drawing a special venire of jurors. She appeared with her attorney and will be tried Thursday March 11.
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Mobile
Ala
Theresa Nelson McBroom
Reuben J A. McBroom
Now Is Time To Catch South American Trade
Detroit leaders hear Pratt of the federal bureau urge American manufacturers to send a salesman or business diplomat to South America to study markets. Conditions in Latin America are improving after the war, with Argentina and others nearing normal, while Brazil and Chile lag in recovery. The speaker warns against expecting quick profits and stresses building foundations for future trade.
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Detroit
Mich
Maren
South
Central America
Pratt
Federal Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Detroit Board of Commerce
United States
South America
Europe
America
Colombia
Venezuela
Ecuador
Argentina
Arnay
Boagia
Péru
Brazil
Chile
Latin-America
Mexico
Betorg
Vetter
Tare Meier
Tim
Fureiss Bertin
South Amores
Heavy tax proposed on Michigan beer statewide
Lansing March 9 a bill to tax one dollar on every barrel of beer produced in Michigan is likely to be introduced tomorrow. The measure would add a new phase to the ongoing liquor debate in the legislature and could yield about 490000 dollars annually for the state highway fund.
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Lansing
Mich
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Tifton
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Shipp
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Mra
Aline
Elise Sump
Yesars
Conrad
Mark
Tom Shipp
Tiftan
T. L. Everett
Lumpkin
M. L. Everett
William J. Lee
Wiliam J. Lee
Hlth. Lee
T. B Ludson
Selly Avenue
West View
Eva Winter Hasiner
Julia M. Green
Julian M Green
Bernie Green
Thomas Merywether
Katonion
Roger Meriwether
Austin
Teraintone
Susan Younr
Eatonton
E. M. McCart
Newborn
E. M. Humphries
Tmumphries
F. J.umpheres
G. F. Stumphries
Miss Madeline
Mig Myrtis Humphries
Spring Street
Maier& Berkeie, Inc. Diamond Merchants
Whitehall St
Urktiy
Vera Cruzig
Ameren
Beliere
War Department
War and Marine
National Palace
Father Paréfies
Associated Press
Mex City
Garranza
Whlls-Ramby
U. S
U.S
Howard
LA Touraine
Metropolitan Stars
Chief Pratt
U. S. Commerce
Boureau
Michigan
The
Third National Bank
Atlanta, Ga
Frank Hawkins
W. Grant
Thomas C. Erwin
A. M. Bergstrom
R. W. Byers
W. B. Summers
A. J. Hansell
H. M. Atkinson
F. Phinizy Calhoun
Milton Dargan
Thos. C. Erwin, J. N. Goddard, John W. Grant
H. ¥. McCord
James H. Nunnaut
Carroll Payne
Salie
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