Shipping Board Prepares for Operating Lines
Washington April 15 The Shipping board moves to bring the merchant fleet under direct government operation. Plans call for consolidated lines to be offered for sale but the administration expects to retain control, recalling ships instantly if needed. A new operating agency will be built within the Shipping board as private buyers show little interest in fair prices.
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Washington
Shipping Board
A. TL. Lasker
Tihe
Hite
Ing
Lasker
Allis Quiet in Sixth District Says Robinson
Robinson reports no word from Republican clubs on a straw vote resolution to remove District Chairman Thomas J. Connors. He will act only after receiving written confirmation. Another set of resolutions praising former chairman Tron mers failed to reach the town chairman before city convention discussions.
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Alex I. Robinson
Thomas J. Connors
Robinson
Tronmers
Chaiirman
Former Michigan bishop dies at Paris hospital
The Right Reverend Gershom Phates, former bishop of the Michigan diocese, died in a Paris hospital after a long illness. At his bedside were Mrs Williams, sister of General John Bae, and her son John Biddle Williams. He had preached his last sermon and announced his retirement earlier.
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Phates
Gershom
BE & Michigan
Williams
Whd
John Bae
John Biddle Williams
Illinois Central reports operating revenue gains in 1922
The Illinois Central announces a rise in operating revenue for the year ending December 31, 1922, with freight revenue up by 12,758,029 due to higher business volume. The gain was partly offset by a 10 percent rate reduction ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Associated Rena G
Tad
Ilinois Central
German shipbuilding costs exceed British levels in 1915
In April reports show German ship building costs rising sharply above those in Great Britain. Materials and wages have increased, constraining German yards while British costs remain comparatively steadier. The headline notes a persistent cost gap favoring British builders amid wartime supply pressures.
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Waal
Seda
Great Britain
Pas
Allen's Foot Ease Shoe Powder Ad Review
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to reduce friction and relieve corns and bunions. It claims instant relief for hot sweaty feet and encourages ladies to refresh shoes with the product sold in bundles from New York.
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Allen
Triad
Cock fight raid nets nine arrests in Holyoke
In Holyoke Mass April 55 a police squad raided a cock fight in a Garrity street cellar arresting nine men. Four autos and all gear were seized while ten others fled into nearby woods. One cock reportedly wore an iron spur and another bird was killed.
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Holy OI
Mass
Hirda
Garrity Street
Six Arrested on Minor Charges Here Saturday
Six people were arrested Saturday on minor charges including fare evasion drunkenness and assault. Edward Lawlor a taxicab driver alleged Joseph Arinosatio of Southport punched him for a 50 cent fare. Frank Simko faced disorderly conduct at a Newfield Park baseball game. Frank Wisniawski held on liquor law violations at his Kossuth Street saloon. Additional arrests included breach of peace and loitering charges tied to a hotel lobby and Carroll Stratford avenues.
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Perating
Edward Lawlor
Joseph Arinosatio
Southport
Arinosatio
Aronosatio
William Dolan
Atlantic Street
Fire Department
Frank Simko
Pembroke Street
Newfeld Park
Albert Zoul J
Stratford Avenue
Carroll and
Stratford Avenues
Frank Wisniawski
Kossuth Street
Frank McCann
Ash collectors face eight hour day scrutiny at council
Reports indicate Health and Charities departments may have violated the eight hour day labor ordinance. Alderman Doherty plans a resolution for tonight's council meeting amid Democratic complaints that ash and garbage collectors work beyond eight hours without proper overtime. A caucus before the meeting will discuss the issue. City weather official Dr. William Ti Coon acknowledged collection crews are slightly overworked due to labor shortages and higher demand.
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Health and Charities
Thomas P. Doherty
William Ti
Coon City Weather
Colecloim
End of Civil War in Ireland Nears, AP Reports
Limerick April 15 Associated Press Lamneon De Valera Dan Braen and P J Innledge remain at large. Austin Stack, captured by Free State authorities, sought to push a cessation of hostilities through the irregular executive committee. If Stack’s handwriting had been signed, Marion De Valera might have halted fighting. however, authorities question the immediate end. The Free State believes the war’s end is near, dependent on line divisions and signatures.
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Lcblin
Associated Press
Lamneon de Valera
Dan Braen
P. J. Innledge
Austin Stack
Preete
Free State
Hagsward
Hai
The
Republic
Marion Dealera
May Shift Precinct Officers Tonight
Approval of proposed shifts of police precinct officers may be considered tonight at a meeting of the board of Police Commissioners who are also expected to name five new officers to the force. Alderman Rettly and other board members conferred informally Saturday on the appointments. Names prominently reported include Robert Dunigan John Lintard Thomas Kenney and Alderman Wiri Rettly.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Robert Dunigan
John Lpintard
Thomas Kenney
W.4i. Rettly
Large Swiss Farm Bought by US Residents in Vaud Canton
Gina A and Max Ose purchase a substantial farm at the southwest end of Lake Neuchapel in the Vaud canton, Switzerland. They will spend ig months there each year and the rest in the United States. Osa, a former Swiss riding master, married Matilda McConalek of Chicago in England last week and plans naturalization as American citizens.
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Gina A
April
Appa
Max Ose
Lake Neuchapel
Cantonar
Vaud
Switzerkind
United States
Osa
Mathilda McConalek
Chicago
England
Widow clears 12 year debt in final illness year
London April 11 A hospital superintendent says a widow paid off a debt contracted twelve years ago during her husband’s final sickness. She had saved the money in the interim.
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London
Stratford High School Considers Vaccination Rule
Unvaccinated Stratford High School students face a smallpox quarantine as 100 pupils are ordered to stay home. The Board of Education votes to cooperate with Health Officer Dr. Lewis, exploring compulsory vaccination as admission rule though not enforcing a barring law. Miss Helen Pease, ill with mild smallpox, and others are cited as case context. William Charles appeals to Superior Court against tax valuation and relief denial.
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Byratford
G. F Hewis
Lown
Board of Education
Lewis
Dmily Wooster Mohr
Harry Id T. Mudgett
Frank H. Fargo
Hlena Pease
W. ET. Coon
Bridgeport
William . Charlas
Board of Relief
Charles
Moley Kidney Pills Claim Long-Lasting Healings
A reader from Summer Shade reports chronic kidney trouble and backache for years with little relief from doctors. After trying Moley Kidney Pills, they claim two boxes fully cured them, urging readers to avoid substitutes and visit local stores for purchase.
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A. C.perkins
Advertisex Ky
Jtetuse
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