Ferry Crowd in Near Panic at Boston Slip
Several hundred passengers on the Brewster nearly panicked when John J. O'Donnell of Brooklyn attempted suicide by leaping from the stern as the ferry departed. Captain George Lewis of the Cyprus captured the jumper's clothing with a gaff to save him.
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Brewster
John J. O’donnell
Brooklyn
N. Y
Boston
George Lewis
John—N. Willys
Cyprus
Walter Irving
Harry Hutchinson
Lewis
O’donnell
Publishers cite print paper price collusion in FTC hearing
Frank P. Glass of the American Newspaper Publishers Association asserted moral conviction of collusion among print paper manufacturers during a Federal Trade Commission probe. Representatives denied the charges as the exhaustive inquiry wrapped up.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Frank P. Glass
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Paper Prices Jump as Demand Surges Ref Decries Returns
P T Dodge heads an inquiry into soaring paper costs blamed on a 20 plus percent rise in demand. Industry leaders urge retrenchment while warning that price swings and restricted supply threaten many small papers.
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P. T. Dodge
International Paper Company
Glass
Rae
J. H. Zerbey
National Editorial Association
Dodge
Canada
Jersey City Orders Removal of Explosive Freight Cars
City commissioners voted 4 to 1 to remove freight cars loaded with high explosives from Jersey City within 48 hours after Black Tom Island fire and blasts. If railroads fail to comply, Frank Hague as director of public safety is authorized to use all means to enforce the order.
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New York
Jersey City
Black Tom Island
Director of Public Safety
Frank Hague
Police Department
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