Express firms win right to combine under new permit
Interstate Commerce Commission grants permanent consolidation of Adams American Walls Morgans Southern Expresses into American Railway Express. Four commissioners approve. McChord and Meyer dissent warning of monopoly risks. Dissent cites loss of competition and public control, while majority says consolidation serves public interest and efficiency.
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Southern Express Copanies Intc
Amerigin Railway Express Company
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Army Planes Begin Adirondack Search for Balloon Flyers
Army planes start from Albany and Glens Falls to search the Adirondacks within eighty miles of Glen Falls for the missing naval balloon A 3598. Lieut Walter Hintoy, Lieut Stephen Farrell, and Louis River Jr. are aboard or connected to the mission as repair delays push departure.
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Stephen AJ Farrell
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Mitchell Aviaton Field
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New York Crime Wave Prompts Probe Demand by Curran
On December 20 police raids failed to halt a citywide crime surge marked by minor robberies and a waterfront Seamen's Mission murder. Authorities prepared to step up rounds and tighten patrols while courts moved to clear calendars for harsher penalties against burglars and highwaymen.
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New York
Bridgeport Man Robbed of 4500 Before Leaving City
Stephen Rodnar of 403 Spruce street was lured by two strangers at Main street theatre. They escorted him to the railroad station then vanished after he intended to buy a biscuit, robbing him of $4500 in savings kept in his overcoat. He planned to move to harbor to purchase a turn and was to depart for New Jersey tonight. The two men remain unidentified as police investigate the incident.
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Hiss
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New Jersey
Rockefeller Tax Suit and Bishop Burch Dies in New York
Oil magnate John B Rockefeller faces a tax suit claiming underreported income from shares in Pipe Line Co and Prairie Pope Line Co amid Treasury rulings. In death news, Char Sumner Burch of the New York Episcopal Diocese dies of heart failure, long active as a church leader and editor, with ties to Chicago and Detroit during career.
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Rockefeller
Ping Ling Company
Prairie Pope Line Co
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Appeal to House Committee To Repeal Excess Profit Tax
Report describes discussion in the House Ways and Means Committee on repealing the excess profits tax. Names Rothschild and other advocates of replacing the tax with a flat rate or different scheme. Note of hearings and projected impact on revenue and business.
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House Committee
Enemies of New City Manager Form of Government Advocated
A special message to the common council urges adoption of a new charter amid the drive against the city manager form. Fordney plan and tariff bill fight loom in Congress as Rep Rainey denounces the measure from start to end with party leaders rallying against enacting the legislation.
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Wilson
Common Council
Rainey
Minority Report
Young Boy Shoots Poker Player in Poker Game Arrested
A teen, William Terraine, appeared in court today charged with shooting Salvatore Campisi and wounding a 15 year old companion during a poker game. Four other players told police there was no pot and a dispute over money led to the shooting. Campisi is expected to recover.
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Atus
Williiamn
Pha
Salvatore
William
Harding Confers With Best Minds On Issues
MARION Ohio December discussion with President elect Harding and his advisers on foreign policy and domestic issues. The talks included possible creation of an international court and debated the administration’s approach with a panel of experts and professors.
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Hemelegt Harding
Onbinek
Wee Ghartos
Hany Walls
Ue Pbasiden~ Elect
Samuel MyCuma Tairtheny
Profaasur
I Sound Foundation
Irish Home Rule Measure Passes Lords With Minor Amendments
London December 20 Associated Press the Irish Home Rule bill now is safe and will be placed on the statute book this week in a form only slightly amended from its Commons shape. The Lords today agreed to all Commons amendments, passing the measure after a brief debate and signaling final enactment.
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London
Associated Press
House of Commons
House of Lords
Commons
Entered Burning House to Save Playmate and Child
In a dramatic rescue, a man entered a burning dwelling to pull a playmate and a child to safety. Fire crews battled flames as onlookers watched, with the man receiving praise for his quick action and risk.
Charities Board Seeks 266,897 For Year's Work
A Charities Board proposes a budget of 266,897 for the coming year with detailed allocations across departments. Superintendent Thorne warns unemployment affects plans while noting the funds cover wages, relief, and welfare programs.
Council Refers School Bonds to Means Committee
The common council discusses a 2,700,000 school additions bond issue and refers it to the Ways and Means Committee after a public hearing. Former Alderman William presents petitions for a special election, and the Crom Street extension is approved pending plan refinements.
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Wuttom
City Manager Plan Debate Sparks Wilson City Meeting
Bridgeport officials spar over adopting a city manager charter. Mayor Wilson argues for efficiency and nonpartisan governance while aldermen weigh the potential shifts and costs. The session focuses on reforms to streamline administration and reduce party influence.
Broad St Extension Plan Kept on Table After Caucus
Report details a tense caucus over Broad Street extension chaired by Alderman Louis Kowhiss. Debate centered on Mayor Welnton’s project, with factions arguing to keep the plan in play while the mayor was away. The Wilson site proposal remained contested, boosting the measure’s odds to floor consideration on return.
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Wilson
Tay Mine Dec
Aldarmas
Louis T. Kowhiss
Mayer
Tne
Vileriver
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Hiner
Why You Pay Double for Price of Coal in MA
A Massachusetts commission statement explains the high cost of anthracite coal, citing middlemen and buyer-seller friction. The release responds to inquiries by the United States Life Association detailing why consumers face elevated coal prices.
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