Rail carriers urged 20000 box cars to relieve grain and coal shipments
Clamor for cars and rouity orders for grain and coal deals prompted the American Canners Association to press for faster shipments. Letters and telegrams to the commission from the American Railroad Association car service committee and railroad executives outlined urgent needs across many industries. A committee of executives recommended the commission order the transfer of 20 000 box cars.
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Washington
Ransfer
Eastern Territory
Chicago
Interstate Cmmerce Commission
Associaton
Pittsburg
McKeeport
Oungtown
American Railroad Asociation
Car Service Committee
Allroad
Battle at Mine War Claims Twelve Lives in West Virginia
In Matewan West Virginia on May 19 twelve men were killed and three badly wounded in a clash between police and citizens against Baldwin Felts detectives. The dead were sent to Williamson and the wounded to a Welch hospital.
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Matewan
W. Va
Baldwin-Felts
Williamson
Welch
Shooting at Matewan Sparks Police Clash and Shootout
A confrontation in Matewan following an eviction by Baldwin-Felts detectives from Williamson leads to a volley that kills Mayor Tester and detective Albert Felts. Sid Hadfield, Matewan’s police chief, reportedly shoots Felts before he is killed. Troops are ordered to the area as residents and miners clash at the railroad station.
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Charleston
Baldwin-Felts
Williamson
Testerman
Albert Felts
Felts
Sid’’ Hadfield
Matewan
Carranza Reported Captured by Revolutionaries
Houston May 19 General Carranza reportedly captured by revolutionary forces and given safe conduct to Vera Cruz if he immediately leaves Mexico the claim came from official messages received by a local newspaper though not confirmed by others authorities
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Houston
Texas
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Attorney Wright and Zimmerman in fiery cross examination
Springfield May 19. Spirited verbal clashes dominated the final day of cross-examination between District Attorney Charles H. Wright and Jennie G. Zimmerman as court proceedings continued.
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Springfield
Charles H. Wright
Jennie G. Zimmerman
Dis
Price-cut wave hits apparel merchants nationwide
May 19 report shows traders cutting prices on men's and women's clothing, shoes, hats, and other items across cities and towns as stocks allow. Continued on Page 7 Fifth Col.
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Chicago
Boston Council Removes City Hospital Superintendent
Dr. Charles E. Donlan, superintendent of the city hospital and almshouse at Long Island, was removed from office by the Boston City Council in a 6 to 3 vote after charges of neglect of duty were sustained by the council and infirmary trustees following a lengthy discussion.
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Charles E. Donlan
City
Long Island
Boston City Council
Boston Infirmary
Charles E.donlan
Council Votes Removal of Hospital Chief After Two Hour Deliberation
After two hours of debate the City Council adopted an order finding Charles E. Donlan, superintendent of the Long Island Hospital, guilty of neglect of duty and removing him from office. Moriarty Brickley Mc Laughlin Lane Watson Collins voted for removal while Ford Donoghue and Hagan opposed.
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Moriarty
Brickley
McLaughlin
Lane
Watson
Collins
Ford
Donoghue
Hagan
Charles E. Donlan
Long Island Hospital
Italian Chamber votes to authorize war on Austria 1915
The Italian Chamber approves government power to wage war on Austria in 1915. One year earlier the French Chamber granted women suffrage. The 51 year old Norwegian iron sailing ship Superior arrived in New York after a three month voyage.
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Austria
Chamber of Deputies
Jost
Superior
New York
Fund for Heroes to be 3500 in New England efforts
The Post Memorial Day Fund seeks $3500 to decorate graves of New England soldiers buried in France. Contributions total $3003.67, leaving about $500 still needed. Mothers who lost sons in France are urged to donate for Memorial Day tributes. Salem street car barn workers in Medford gave $8.
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New England
France
Carmen
Salem Street
Medford
National League Scores and Rain Delay Report
Pittsburg beat Boston 2 to 1 while St Louis toppled Philadelphia 6 to 2. New York routed Chicago 17 to 2 as Cincinnati Brooklyn games were canceled by rain.
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Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Pittsburg
St. Louisa
Cincinnati-Brooklyn
Republican Caucus Pushes Legion Measure For Revenue Hike
A Republican caucus calls for immediate revenue increases to fund a Legion measure, arguing existing spending is insufficient. Supporters urge quick action to secure essential services and programs tied to the proposal.
G O P Caucus Supports Legion Bill in House
Washington May 19 House Republicans in caucus backed soldier relief legislation urged by the American Legion. They refused to postpone action on relief measures by 141 to 49. Chairman Fordney presented a letter from Secretary Houston opposing any bonus proposal.
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Washington
House
American Legion
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Houston
Weather Outlook For New England And East Coast
Forecast shows cloudy conditions in southern New England with possible local showers Thursday and partly cloudy Friday. Northern New England to see cloudy skies with showers at night or Friday, while the eastern half trends unsettled with higher temperatures and winds from the southwest.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Weather Outlook With Showers And Warmer Temperatures
Overcast sky today and tonight with a shower or thunderstorm possible. Temperatures trending a bit warmer across the area.
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Jennie Zimmerman
Iterstate Commerce Commission
Mr Wright
Migs Zimmerman
Gale& Kent
Custom Tailors
Court ST
M. F. Foley Co. Union and Friend Sts
Healy’s
Washington St
Boylston
Broadway
Louis’ Rear Tremont Theatre
Averys St
Noble
Jennie
Seda
George E. Richards
Post
United States
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Devonshire St
Wall St
Peter Faneuil
Faneuil Hart Markets
Secretary of the Treasury
DR. Donlan
A. M
P.M
Thompson
Spa
Wiles Os
C Olart
Lind Vie O
Vpage
Waterbury
Albany
Pittsfield
Worcester
Hartford
New Haven
Bridgeport
The
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Devonshire and Water
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Joseph H. Q’neil
Legion
Caucus For the Legion Bill
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