Government merger creates Federal Express Company
Washington May 2. One union express company for the United States is formed by an agreement among Director General McAdoo and the Adams American Wells Fargo and Southern companies. The new private corporation will have over 30 million dollars capital and operate under contract to railroads to turn over about 60 percent of gross revenues. The four lines retain identities but share assets and offices to achieve economies and higher wages for more than 109000 workers.
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Washington
Union Express Company
United States
McAdoo
Adams, American
Wells Largo
Southern
Federal Express Company
George C. Taylor
American
Faylor
Amore
Union Corporation
Nnoxt
Government
Tj Company
Express
Railroad Administration
New Fare Boost Hits Commuters
A new flat rate per mile with a 10 percent surcharge will start June 15, replacing group rates. Sample figures show Bridgeport to New York 56 miles at $1.79, Boston 178 miles at $4.60, Hartford 84 miles at $1.73, and other routes. If parlor or sleeping cars are used an extra half cent per mile applies. Railway staff roles may shrink under flat rates, or increase with differential rates.
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Bridgeport
New York
Boston
Hartford
Pittsfield
Stratford
Milford
New Haven
New London
Stamford
Norwalk
German Offensive Shifts Focus to Vesle Front
Front reports from Liberte correspondent describe fierce fighting around the Vesle at Fismes as German reserves approach from the south. Berlin bulletins claim southern banks of Fismes secured, while Aisne crossings and adjacent sectors see continued attacks and progress. Haig notes counterattacks restore lines east of Dickebusch Lake with multiple German divisions engaged and heavy losses reported.
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Vesle
Fismes
Liberte
Thile
Locre
Allied and German Fronts See Large-Scale Combat Across Aisne Sector
German forces press a 20 mile front between Wailly and Berry-au-Bac seizing towns and taking about 15 000 allied prisoners while British and French troops retreat to the Vesle river front. In Montdidier area Americans capture Cantigny and other objectives despite heavy German losses. Italian forces push Austrian lines on the Piave and at Cape Sile seize trenches and weaponry. German air raids target Paris but are repelled, with hospital and other targets sustaining limited damage. Casualties and prisoner counts vary by report from German official sources and Allied headquarters.
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Isoners
London
Laon
Pinon
Chavignon
Ort Malmaison
Contrecon
Cerny
Winterhberg
Berryce
Stayin
Vailly
Beaunoux
Vesle
Sanigneul
Brimont
Aisne-Marne Canal
Cornicy
Cauroy
Loivre
Berlin
Aisne
Wailly
Errygau- Bac
Vesie
Poch
Trench
Lroaons
Tin
Anionicuis
Tiris Villaer
Montdidier
Rer
Cantigny
Matdidier
Picardy
Luneville
Ypres
Dickebusche Lake
Wrench
Vaticlae
Thei D Piave
Cape Sile
Advintig
Paris
Suiarhs
Requilie
Fraternal Tribe Reports Progress at Meeting
Readings showed the Ronehkapoumaah Tribe committee making good progress in studying the shimipe. A Stratford Ipsentels adoption degree was accepted for next Monday evening with a large attendance expected. The tribe will visit Norwalk on the first Friday in June. A member described experiences from abroad.
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Irvine de Sehultéa
Two Americans Reported Missing in France Prisoner Talks
Two Americans in France are reported missing with the German press noting potential prisoners from American regiments. One man is missing in Picardy and the other in the Luneville sector, per Associated Press dispatches from May 28.
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France
Associated Press
Picardy
Luneville
Women urged to discard black mourning bands plan
A council of national defense women's committee recommends discarding black mourning attire as casualties rise. They advocate wearing a home made insignia band to show patriotism and morale support for soldiers, with endorsement from Woodrow Wilson and comments from Mrs. Weck. The plan aims to spare morale and honor fallen loved ones without deep mourning.
Liberty Motor Is Radically Wrong, Says Aero Head
New York May 25 Engineer Leon Cammen vice president of the American Society of America told the society here that the Liberty motor has grave engineering faults. He stated the airplane engine is needlessly dangerous citing the cylinder angle ignition system and oil drain plug as specific criticize points. A May 13 letter by Cammen to Senator Brandegee of Connecticut will be entered into the Congressional Record.
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New York
Liberty Motor
Leon Cammen
Aomamical Society of America
Camimen
Cammen
Caummen
Brandegee
Connecticut
Pequonnock Lodge Hosts Candidates for Degree
Pequonnock Lodge No ??? O F conducted a peaceful degree ceremony with six candidates. An invitation was extended to the Rev. Alexander Alison Jr to present a patriotic talk next month.
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Pequonneeck Lodge
Alexander Alison
Americans Hold Castigny Village In Fresh Front Line Action
Report from the British front describes an American division repelling a German attack near Castigny Village. The countermeasures were decisive with a complete reversal, and American troops maintained control throughout. A French liaison officer called the American performance magnificent and promising for Allied morale.
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Ando
Soldier Stricken Home from Front Remembers France
The piece describes a soldier returning from war who served as a company cook in France. He recalls not fighting but feeding the troops, witnessing flying machines and a Zeppelin fall, and keeping aluminum from it to craft a ring. He notes French orphans' affection for American soldiers and gifts from children, including dried flowers kept by the man.
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France
Reppelin Ring
Birk
Wood's Post Assignment Uncertain After White House Talk
Washington May 28 General Wood former chief of staff met with President Wilson at the White House after a half hour conference arranged by Secretary Baker. Wood expressed a desire to serve to the best of his ability in any post, but he is disappointed over missing front line duty. Baker declined to comment while plans to assign Wood to a new post or train another division at Camp Funston are under review by General March.
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Washington
Teconartd Wood
National Army
White House
Wilson
Baker
Wood
Wranes
Laker
Western Department
March
Belivan
Poat
Camp Funston
Haker
Wood Ber
Sia Bell
Regular Army
Anl
Commutation and Mileage Tickets under New Rate
Washington May 28 Suggestions for modifications of the new scale of freight and passenger rates began to reach railroad administrations today and were filed for inspection by administration rate experts and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Officials said many changes would be made and letters explaining apparent injustices will be welcomed. Directors arranged for issuance of new commutation and other tickets June 10 when higher passenger fares take effect. Old mileage and commutation books and unused tickets will be redeemed at their paid rate. Redemption arrangements are to be made by passenger traffic managers at New York Chicago Philadelphia Atlanta and Roanoke Va. The Allegheny operating region will include lines with C H Markham as director and headquarters in Philadelphia after next Saturday. Theodore H Price of New York cotton broker and writer on economic subjects has been appointed actuary of the railroad administration and will oversee statistics for major studies.
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Washington
Interstate Commierce Commission
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Roanoke
Allegheny
C.H. Markham
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Erie
Baltimore
Ohio
Parkersburg
Reading
Lake Erie
Central of New Jersey
Bessemer
Dr Roberts Might Have Prevented Wife Shooting Trial
In Waunkee Wis on May 28 defense opening argues Dr David R Roberts could have prevented the shooting of Grace Lusk s alleged victim Mrs Mary Newman Roberts Insanity at time of the murder key point five verdicts listed including first degree murder life sentence second degree murder 14 to 25 years manslaughter two to four years and not guilty by reason of insanity Also Jerusalem Chapter R A M to confer royal arch degree at Mason temple Friday evening
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Waukesha
Wis
David R. Roberts
Henry Lockney
Grace Lusk
Mary Newman Roberts
Lockney
Mr. Lockney
Miss Lusk
Dr. Roberts
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Wells Iargo
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Wells L’arge
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Adi Tor
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Chicaso
GO. D. Sammy
St. Louis
GG. M. Williams
A. Christeson
Wells-Fargo
San Francisco
S. Wilett
Trafic
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Waells Iargow York
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General Courvel
T. B. Harrison
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Hudson Bayer
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Bayer
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Foch
International Film Service
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England
Council of National Defense
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Mithren Lodge
Order of Knights of Pythias
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