Brookhart Says Bill Would Cut Billions From Railroad Rates
Senator Brookhart asserts that cutting internal grafting through railroads could save at least 400 million annually, with more than a billion in total freight charge cuts possible if long and short haul reforms pass. He opposes separate operation of Pullman, tank, and refrigerated car services and urges unified control of related facilities.
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Railroads under Fire Over Farm Freight Rates
The speaker ridiculed prophecies of American liberties loss due to railroad tyranny. He claimed no real violations exist today and warned against fear of a commission’s actions. He argued rates are lower than since 1914 and cited Daniel Willard on profits from carrying farm products back to farmers. He estimated four cents per bushel on oats and corn last year.
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Coolidge Campaign Quarters Open in Cleveland Hotel
Official headquarters for the Coolidge pre convention campaign opened in the Hotel Cleveland in Cleveland. Robert G Gunn leading operations says 972 delegates have been selected pledged or favorable to President Coolidge and 95 remain to be chosen. He expects only excitement from the vice presidency nomination contest.
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Grand jury to convene in Meriden cases
New Haven May 15 A grand jury will be called tomorrow to consider the cases of Rocco Pappallo of Meriden accused of mortally stabbing George Mack on February 29 and Clarks Branson 78 charged with causing his aged wife to die after she ate her food.
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Herriot critiques U S immigration stance on Japanese excluders
Paris May 15 Edouard Herriot radical socialist leader and probable new minister criticizes the American Congress immigration bill in L information. He cites US decisions as grave and warns France must consider Indo China interests. He argues Western states may face upheaval if Japanese are denied entry and seek outlets elsewhere.
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Japanese Home Visit Admittance Under New Exclusion Policy
Washington reports clarify that Japanese visitors returning from temporary abroad may enter as non quota immigrants if previously lawfully admitted and their stay abroad was temporary. Six months or less defines temporary, visa required, and florid returns allowed until July before final ban under the new act.
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Break Between Thompson and Lundin Splits Chicago Politics
May 16 Chicago reports a public split between former Mayor William Hele Thompson and Fred Lundin, revealing factional rifts in the Illinois Republican leadership. The banquet for Thompson’s 55th birthday drew Governor Small and others, with Thompson denouncing the appointment of Dr John Robertson to the West Park board and urging a petition to show public preference.
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John Dill Robertson
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West Park
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Agent Allowed Fee In Real Estate Deal
Acting Judge Ives of the Court of Common Pleas orders Mrs Sawtell to pay Dwight N Sharpe of Greenwich 400 dollars plus costs as agent’s fee for a prospected sale of her property valued at 8 000 dollars. Sharpe obtained a prospective purchase but Sawtell sold to another without closing the deal, entitling Sharpe to compensation.
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