Priority Orders for East Issued by I C C Effective at Midnight
The federal government will assume control of coal distribution and railroad facilities for coal, foods, and fuel oil east of the Mississippi at midnight. An emergency plan aims to stabilize coal via government tribunals excluding miners except to plead cases. Congress may act, with a proposed fact finding commission to study coal mining, production costs, and prices to prevent future strikes.
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Washington
Mississippi River
United States
Trafic
Hoover Wen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harding
White House
Congress
Perah
Alm
Jminces
Sears
America
Rail settlement to submit issues to Railway Labor Board
Boston and Maine Railroad maintenance of way workers settled today and agreed to submit unresolved issues to the Railway Labor Board for decision. Workers seek restoration of pre strike wage scale and working conditions altered by the board. Washington statement stresses board authority and obedience to its mandates. President Harding maintained contact with Ren Wy Hooper as talks continue. Continues on page two.
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Boston
Boston and Maine Railroad
Railway Labor Board
Offigiais
Bar Board
Washington
Congress
White House
Harding
Ren Wy Hooper
Woman Robbed by Taxi Driver After Train Ride Nighttime Incident
Mrs. Rachel Stein of 474 Grand Street alleges a New York pass set her down at Beardsley Park around 1 am and drove her around the city for hours. She says a taxi driver ripped a stocking and stole $25 from her purse before forcing her from the cab in the driving rain.
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Rachel Stein
Beardsley Park
Milknan
Grand Street
Jim
Head of Miners Says Government Effort Failure
John Lewis president of the International union denounces government plans to reopen coal mines as a failure. He urges immediate resumption of negotiations and a national conference with coal operators and miners, citing no production gains or conference progress after seventeen weeks of strike.
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New York
John Lewis
International Union
Helil
Lewis
Merling Tory
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Washington
Common
Wark
Airlie
Rail unions urge all roads to share peace terms
Chicago July 25 The shopmen's union leaders block separate agreements insisting any peace deal must apply to all roads in the county. President Joe of the railway employes department says a strike cannot end unless workers act together. At least thirty roads could settle on a prespecified basis if grand chiefs grant permission, with western roads leaning toward Eastern precedent.
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Chicago
Shopmen’s Union
Joe
Railway Employed Department
Baltimore
Ohio
United Stats Labor Yaurd
Middle West
Ohio Railway Line Suspends All Trains
Ohio railway line suspends all trains with Cincinnati service disrupted. Superintendent N Bird reports cancellations and condition constraints. two passenger trains halted. Mails will transfer between hire and Del Hogle by interurban cars and motor trucks.
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Ohio Railway Line
I N. Bird
Bird
New England railroads to stay open mainly for coal
Bridgeport observers report national transport controls will prioritize coal freight, with New England lines kept running primarily for fuel movement as the Interstate Commerce Commission studies new allocations. Public charter revisions in Bridgeport push toward a modern city government through petition drives and a Charter Commission appointment.
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New England
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
N. E
I C C Orders Suspend All Normal Freight Moving
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued two emergency orders to support national food and fuel distribution. They suspend normal freight regulations, prioritize shipments on lines east of the Mississippi, and require railroads to move coal and perishable goods ahead of other freights.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Mississippi River
Shell
Great Lakes
Evolution and Flapper Scored by 14 Year Old Evangelist
14 year old Western schoolgirl evangelist Peggy Meory Agnes Witchestain rails at morals and fashion. She cites Bible verses and mocks modern trendsters while drawing crowds. Her remarks on garments and propriety provoke applause and controversy as she continues her sermon.
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Evolution
Flapper
Peggy
Meatry
Agnes Witchestain
Billy Sunday
Bridgeport Med Examiners Announce 23 Licenses Granted
The Medical Examiners board named 23 of 25 candidates successful on state medical exams at Hartport. Licensees include Bridgeport residents Thomas F Davies Arthur S Griswold Emil J Suastiny and others. Bristol Stamford and Waterbury recipients listed. Highest pass rate reported with two failures.
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Hartport
Tay
Caniel
Medical Examiners Board
Meron Edicenses
Peietica Mediaing
Uh Stile
Rgober
T. Rowley
Sali Thl
Paserd
Hose
Ats Bridgeport
Thamna
F. Davies
Arthur S. Griswold
Erail J. Suastiny
Watersbury
Edmund J. Kane
Henry J. Strettbachar
Bristol
Mabel BE
Corell Stamford
Francis M. Harrilson
Five Stratford councilmen recall votes fail in special election
In Stratford on July 25 a recall election under the council manager system ousted five of six councilmen who voted to remove town manager Rutherford Hayes Hunter. Walter A. Kealing retained his post by one vote. The recalled men were Robert B. Turney Vito Varie Richard J. Stanton Ralph C. Sherwood and F Mills Tomlinson.
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Stratford
Fowm
Rutherford Hayes Hunter
Walter A. Kealing
Robert B. Turney
Vito
Varie
Richard J. Stanton
Ralph C. Sherwood
F. Mills
Tomlinson
Robert B. Turny
Herald F. DeLacour
American Legion
Turney
Vito Benedetto
Emanuel Hedrickson
Bullard Meghins Tool Company
Stratford Boar of Education
Benedetto
Richard J. Sutton
Louis J. Herrmann
Board of Finance
Connecticut
Sherwood
Harry Wile
Coxdon
Stratford Board of Retort
Sth
Thig
Kay
Kealing
Willim W. Waokatee
City Tee & Coal Gor
Bridgeport
F. Mills Yomi
School Board Moves 10 Old Special Funds
The Board of Education seeks a temporary injunction over $32,550 approved by the Apportionment board for dental work and related costs. City Auditor Keating warned against recognizing the funds for regular teachers’ salaries and supervisors. The suit, filed with the Superior Court, argues actions risk a charter deficit if funds are misapplied. The case is set for the next court session. In local recalls, Councilman Turney and others are replaced. details cover district-by-district outcomes and candidates.
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Board of Education
Alfred Cones
Lynn W. Wilson
Seel Ingitorestary
Bernard Keating
John BR. Wilsan Trai
Sunerior Court
John W. Banks
Susperior Court
Keating
Board of An Portionment
Plaintif Board of Education
Fonea
Wilson
Education Board
Locomobile Stock Declared Virtually Worthless by Durant Office
Durant interests state Locomobile stock on the New York Curb Market is practically valueless after negotiations with receivers and creditors. A new company, Locomanila Co of America, aims to handle old affairs post purchase. Durant Motors plans a refined six cylinder car under a new subsidiary, with production targeted for early next year and a charter filed at Albany.
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Durant
Locomobile
Flint
Mabil
Lane Connection
Biaweet Tha Locomabile Co
Locomanila Co. of America
Albany
Avtean
Durant’ Motors, Inc
Locomobile Co
New York
Curb Market Exchange
Coart
Punt Motor Co
Duraos Corporation
Lanvin
Stdh
Chrysler
Wile Yys Corp
Pidan
New Jersey
Locomobile Company Inc
Nww Corporation
Caver Gales
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Contin
Jewell
Supervisory Committee
McCord
Atwater
Dirs
Pha
Tiridgepore
I.C.C
Mary Agnes Witchestain
Brands
Becuse
Genesys
Mary Agnes
Ihege United Statage
People's Genera
Mie wuUrt
Durant Company
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