Movement to Repeal Pullman Surcharge Gains Support
Commercial travelers nationwide back Senator New of In Mana in a push to end the Pullman fare surcharge now levied for railroads. The 60 percent extra charge has reduced travel and business, with both Pullman and railways losing customers. National groups unite with manufacturers and jobbers seeking relief and tax reforms to revive unhampered travel and curb burdens on commerce.
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United States
Senator New
In- Mana
Senate
Pullman Company
National Council of Commercial Travelers’ Associations of
Allied Organizations
Vanished 65 000 Girls A National Social Warning
DC police lieutenant Catherine Van Winkle says most missing American girls vanish from farms and small towns drawn into the city quicksand. She credits the Mann Act and local crusades but argues deeper fixes lie in strengthening the American home to curb the wayward girl phenomenon.
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Catherine van Winkle
District of Columbia
A Party Promise in Recommending Tax Law Reforms
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon proposed repealing the excess profits tax and amending income tax laws to prevent excessive fur taxes, signaling a call aligned with party policy positions. The article frames the suggestion as a party guidance measure within ongoing fiscal debate.
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the Treasury
Mellon
Belief questioned on singularity of slave phrase
Dr. Einstein calls a married man the only slave in the United States and Bryn Mawr College president Miss M Corey Thomas urges immediate disavowment with revolutionary appeal.
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United States
Dr. Einstein
M. Corey Thomas
Bryn Mawr College
What We Were Doing Twenty Years Ago Today
A chronicle of notable events from two decades past includes D. H. Barger’s injury in Shanesville Virginia, W. G. Caldwin’s election as president of the National Association of Special Agents in New York, and weddings of Ruth Pepper to Barnes Gillespie and Lizzie O. Peck to C. B. Strickler. Also recalled are past incidents in Pocahontas and Bluefield, with Harman’s arrest and power company expansion.
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D. H. Barger
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Shanesville
W. G. Caldwin
National Association of Special Agents
New York
Ruth Pepper
Rural Retreat
Barnes Gillespie
Commonwealth
Tazewell County
Lizzie O. Peck
C. B. Strickler
First Baptist Church
P. A. Anthony
Salem
Roy Swett
Vero Vevine
Pocahontas
Will Harman
Bluefield
New Hope
Appalachian Power Company
R. L. Taylor
Ravenwood
Tax platforms push for tax law reform to ease consumer and enterprise burden
The Republicans and Democrats both promise to revise excessive tax measures that raise consumer prices and drive capital from productive enterprise into tax free municipal bonds. Each party pledges to reduce taxes and argues for legislation to curb excess charges without delay.
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Ecapita
One-Piece Swimwear Sparks Reform Debate in Verse
A playful verse defends one piece bathing suits against reformers critique. The speaker praises the garment for figure freedom and chic appeal while lampooning critics as out of touch. The poem ends with a light jab at married reformers and a fond nod to Nature.
Editor urges Judge Ritz for federal Supreme Court seat
The WVlinefield Daily Telegraph reprints an editorial praising Judge Harold A. Ritz of Eyefield as a potential nominee for the federal Supreme Court. It notes the Fourth Circuit’s lack of representation since the Civil War and argues Ritz’s knowledge of state laws and broad experience make him a strong candidate at age 48. Clarksburg Telegram.
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Wvlitefield Daily Ee
West Vifkcinta
Supreme Court
Harold A. Ritz
Eyefield
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Telegraph
Federal Judicial Circuit
West Virginia
Supreme Bench
Ritz
Judge Ritz
Clarksburg
Better Care of Soldiers in World War II Welfare Push
Congress faces a major drive for an improved system to aid sick and disabled veterans. The plan seeks coordinated medical, hospital, insurance, vocational training and related services across departments. Senators and civic groups urge action as the Harding administration presses reform.
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Contress
America
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Harding
Teagle Withdraws From Shipping Board Chair Consideration
Walter Teagle president of Standard Oil of New Jersey has withdrawn himself from consideration for the shipping board chair by informing President Harding that he cannot sever ties with Standard Oil. The move delays nominations to the senate and follows previous signals that James A. Farrell of U S Steel also declined potential appointment.
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Washington
Walter Teagle
Standard On Company of
New Jersey
Harding
Shipping Board
Teagle
Standard Oil Company
Senate
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Hughes Endorses Central American Confederation Plan
Washington June 2 Secretary Hughes endorsed the Central American confederation of states at a luncheon in honor of Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Maximo H Zepeda. He said that if all peoples concerned acquiesce the proposal would be a happy result for the United States government.
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Washington
Central American Confederation of States
Secretary Hughes
Maximo H. Zepeda
Hughes
Civic and industrial development message at Parkersburg forum
Adolph Boldt of St. Louis spoke at the Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce forum dinner on civic and industrial growth. He argued cities are built by labor, not nature, noting industries cluster where similar sectors exist and centralization fuels skilled labor and local advertising opportunities.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Adolph Boldt
St. Louis
United States Chamber of Commerce
Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce
Boldt
Short Cuts From Exchanges Humor On Daily Life In Gossip
A collection of quips from various papers. Observations include old fashioned manners with inkless pens, street abrasions mistaken for drinking, box scores before sleep, blushing advice, fears of divorce alimony, and a joke about Milwaukee newspapermen and beer.
President to Navy graduates stresses moral use of force
The president says no American should fire a gun except for a cause aligned with the national conscience and answerable to God. He spoke after presenting diplomas to 260 graduating midshipmen and congratulating each on completing the academy course.
Protests Over Anthracite Tax From New York Rep
Representative MacGregor of New York circulates a letter to Governor Miller protesting a 1.5 percent tax on Pennsylvania mined anthracite coal. He urges New York members of Congress to press for repeal and to urge Attorney General Dougherty to act to remove the burden on U.S. citizens. In a separate note, Fred S. Tyler is appointed by the state supreme court as commissioner to hear testimony on the Red River south bank boundary between Oklahoma and Texas, with no findings to be issued.
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Washington
MacGregor
New York
Miller
Pennsylvania
Congress
Daugherty
United States
Freds. Tyler
Supreme Court
Red River
Oklahoma
Texas
Blindness Poem by Lucy V Hufford
A poem about a blind man reflecting on life and nature while others enjoy summer scenes. The speaker contrasts sight and inner vision, suggesting the light of memory and faith can render life more beautiful to the observer. The verse ends with gratitude for unseen wonders and hope.
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Lucy V. Hufford
Cleverness and quirks weave through odd tales
A string of humorous vignettes features a silent boy who speaks at tea, a practical politician defending voting for a dead man, and couples in English districts with exchanges about age and affection. Characters include Miss Cayenne Flora-Belle and Dora, each delivering sharp, wry insights.
Prime Duty Farmers to Use Their Own Brains
Martinsburg West Virginia June 2 Secretary of Agriculture Henry C Wallace urged 5600 Berkeley county farm bureau members to solve distribution and sale issues by mobilizing individual farmers. He said government help ends at production and cooperation is essential to organize and protect farms and keep youths in production.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Henry C. Wallace
Berkeley County
Wallace
Miss Kinney Organizes Bible Study Classes
Miss Kinney outlines a Bible study plan called the Chapter Summary Plan with ten questions for each chapter. Local pastors and community leaders are named and cards will be mailed to the appropriate locality chairmen. The method aims to deepen understanding beyond unguided study.
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Miss Kinney
Billy Sunday Sermon Draws 200 Converts at Fidelis Club
Billy Sunday delivered a vivid Luke 19 10 sermon on Zacchaeus at the Fidelis Club meeting. His dramatic word picture drew snickers then converts as over 200 attendees came forward for invitation after the message.
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Christ
Zacchaeus
Jericho
Mrs. Zaccaheus
Fidelis Club
Four Tax Amendments Proposed by Keller in Congress
Representative Keller introduces four revenue law amendments crafted with manufacturers merchants and the farmers tax league. They target repealing most taxes except tobacco, distilled spirits, margarine and child labor products, and adjust income unearned earned definitions and tax rates. Estate inheritance and land value taxes are set with steep top rates and broad exemptions aimed at funding the budget and public debt relief.
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Washington
Keller
Minnesota
Committee of Manufacturers and Merchants
Farmers Federal Tax League
Mr. Keller
Cumberland Man Arrested in Slaying of Railroad Lieutenant
Tilgh man Jenkins, a Negro, was arrested today at Piedmont West Virginia and is being held in connection with the killing of T. C. Barnard, a lieutenant with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad police, at M. and K. Junction last night. He was taken to the Keyser jail.
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Cumberland
Tilghman Jenkins
Piedmont
W. Va
T. C. Barnard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
M. and
K. Junction
Keyser
Everett Harding Sentenced for Impersonating Federal Officer
Chicago June 2 Everett Harding self-styled cousin of President Harding was sentenced to fifteen months in Leavenworth federal penitentiary by Judge Lanidis after pleading guilty to impersonating a federal officer.
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Chicago
Everett Harding
President Harding
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Lanidis
Tulsa Race Riots Fallout Rages as Death Toll Grows
Reports detail identified victims including Dr. A. C. Jackson and Ernest Austin among a Black community devastated by the Tulsa riot. Red Cross offers transport, power restoration proceeds, and Mayor Evans revokes special police commissions while a $500000 reconstruction fund is announced.
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A. C. Jackson
Tulsa
Red Cross
Mile Square
Descriptions of Desirable Real Estate Transactions in Lending Schemes
Witnesses recount lenders forcing borrowers to buy liberty bonds at par, while bonds were often worth less. Brokers profited from finding buyers for unwanted property and then charged borrowers. Sydney H. Hughes admitted involvement. Abel King bought fifty-seven mortgages at about 20% below face value, paying six percent on face value. The scheme inflated the borrower’s interest rate to over 100 percent in some cases.
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Sydney H. Hughes
Mr. King
F. H. Parsons
Lost Articles Can Be Secured Again At Tabernacle
Bustling morning finds claims for items lost at the Bluefield tabernacle. More than a hundred dollars reportedly in the loot, with many owners outside Bluefield encouraged to inquire. Found goods are held until after the campaign. owners urged to claim promptly.
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Bluefield
Tabernacle
New Jersey Coal Combine First Hearing Scheduled
Trenton June 2 the first hearing of the legislative committee investigating a coal combine and coal price causes will be held at the state house on Thursday June 9 the committee will organize. Senators Mackay Bergen Wallworth Camden Brown and Assemblymen Rowland Guthrie Nelson compose the panel.
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New Jersey Coal Combine
Trenton
N. J
Legislative Committee
New Jersey
State House
Mackay
Bergen
Wallworth
Camden
Brown
Middlesex
Rowland
Guthrie
Mercer
Nelson
Hudson
Retail Food Prices in Major Cities Show Drops
The department of labor released figures showing price declines from April 15 to May 15 in nine cities. St Paul Minnesota registered an eight percent drop, Newark New Jersey six percent, Philadelphia New Haven and Washington five percent, New York and Norfolk four percent, and Bridgeport and Providence three percent.
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Department of Labor
St. Paul
Minn
Newark
N. J
Philadelphia
New Haven
Conn
New York
Norfolk
Bridgeport
Providence
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