Probe into Refusal of States To Raise Railroad Rates Ends
Washington dec 13 investigation into state railroad rate refusals continues as the interstate commerce commission weighs evidence from seven states Ohio Illinois Michigan Utah Ind and Nebraska Hearings showed railroads argued state rates save money but state commissions and fairness groups argued state rate setting is a state right and interstate tariffs are not to be overridden Indiana tolls losses to roads from low state rates cited with freight and passenger figures totaling near 4 million dollars while assertions of competition between Illinois and Indiana were raised by opponents of state rate policies
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Iuvel
Interstate Commitres Commission
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Indiana Mate Railway Commission
Illinois
Yeaan Brown
Charles P. Stewart Oo
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Methodists Raising Fund for New Chapel
Milford Pec 16 Progress reported in a campaign by the Myrtle Bose chapel society aims to raise 10000 dollars for a new church. A seat sale and existing contributions have started the fund, with expectations of 5000 dollars from the Methodist conference of Philadelphia to support ongoing work.
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Methodist
Myrtle Bose
Philadelphia
Man Convicted on Breach of Peace Appeal
John Schneider of this city was found guilty yesterday by the jury in the criminal court of common pleas of breach of peace and using abusive language toward Deputy Sheriff Frank Olmstead. He was fined 50 dollars and costs by Judge John R. Booth. In Trumball justice court Schneider was fined 20 dollars and costs. Total costs run about 150 dollars. FLUKA FOLD DANCE. The Elks club held the regular monthly dance at their home 260 State street last night with a larger crowd. J. H. Trederick chaired the organizing committee.
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Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Frank Olmstead
Trumbull
John R. Booth
Trumball
Schneider
Coats
Elks Club
State Street
J. H. Trederick
Charre
Author to Speak At High School Auditorium
Samuel McClure, a renowned author and traveler, will lecture at the high school auditorium on current world conditions. He will discuss U S relations with England, Ireland, Toyn, India, Mexico, Russia, Japan and France, the role of sea power, and U S economic and political organization, with emphasis on the League of Nations and England. The talk begins at 7:30 and is the second in the high school series.
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Mallure
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Ireland
Toyn
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Mexico
Russia
Japan
France
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McClure
League of Iors
Avanel Aseria
Colombian Treaty Ratification Not Likely in Session
In Washington, a December inquiry by Senator King about Colombia treaty ratification drew a Senate prediction from Senator Poindexter that the treaty is not likely to be ratified this session. Senator Thomas said he discussed the matter with Senator Pull, noting objections from some committee members.
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King
Utah
Colombia
Panama
Senate
Poindexter
Thomas
Colorado
Pull
Thepublican
New Mexico
Sub-Cormittee
Cold Wave May Cause Suffering In Tent Colony
Dr Rex Cable of the West Virginia Department of Health warns tent colonies in the Tug River area face harsh cold and unsanitary conditions. He reports many residents live in tents and are likely to suffer as severe weather begins. Clean up efforts are urged and rapid housing improvements planned.
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Mingo
Altorether
Rex. Cable
West Virginia
Congress Urges New Uses for Wine Grapes
Washington Dec 35 The House decided to encourage California grape growers by agricultural department experiments to develop new uses for wine grapes. It authorized purchase of land near Ieresno and Oskville for the ongoing trials and voted to continue research to find new products from wine grapes.
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Washington
California
Agricultural Department
Ieresno
Oskville
Committee for Charity Drive Not Complete
Chairman Albert I Lavery said the Bridges Federation committee of five members to run the charity drive has not yet completed selections. Mr Tavers hopes to finish appointments within a day, with a trustee to represent each of the 18 societies in the drive. The committee was submitted to the Council of Social Agencies before next Monday.
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Albert I. Lavery
Tha Couns
Bridges Com. Net Federation
Tavers
Council of Sockei
Burritt Lumber Co Dines Baseball Team Dinner
A. W. Burritt Lumber Co hosted a complimentary dinner for its baseball team at the hotel Straitheld night. President W. W. Severn spoke, offered a cup for the team, and noted actions of the Burritt club. Wing Tolles delivered a brief address, and Irving Robinson led a Symphony quartet from his circle with Messrs. Lyler, Orlup, and Geleetions.
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A. W. Burritt Lumber CO. Dines
A. W. Burritt, Lumber Company
W. W. Severn
Italian government delays bread price rise bill
The Italian government postpones the debate on the bread price rise bill until after the vacation period. Parliament is urged to approve the 1820 budget before the holidays. Socialists praise the postponement as a political victory for Hiran stance.
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Heiran
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