Tobacco Dealers Win Victory Over Railroads in U S
Tobacco merchants win a victory as the Interstate Commerce Commission orders lower rail rates for cigars. The ruling shifts carload pricing from first to second class with a 30,000 pound minimum, ending a 18 month case filed by the Tobacco Merchant Association of the United States against major railroads.
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GEORGE _H. MANNING
Washington, D. C
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tobacco Merchant Association of
Mayoralty Fight Dull in New York
New York voters see a faint mayoralty contest as Democratic nominee James J. Walker and Republican nominee Frank D. Waterman push campaigns with modest enthusiasm. Walker's camp foresees a large victory, while Republicans count on Democratic split but Democrats insist on unity. District attorney race between Joab Banton and Charles S. Whitman draws sharper rhetoric over crime.
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New York
James J. Walker
Frank D. Waterman
Hylan
Joab
Banton
Charles S. Whitman
Whitman
Cutlery Shipments Continue Increase Across August
U S cutlery exports rise in August with total value at 131 853 dollars. Razors jump to 152 193 units valued at 18 931 dollars. Scrissors and shears reach 221 619 items worth 40 550 dollars, while pocket knives total 1 084 314 units at 48 449 dollars. Other cutlery shipments fall slightly from July.
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George H. Manning
Washington
United States
Electric Bulb's 46th Birthday Celebrated in Radio Programs
New York October 21 AP Electric night marked the 46th anniversary of the incandescent lamp by Thomas A Edison with radio programs from 20 stations nationwide. Speakers included Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce William M Jardine secretary of agriculture and Gerard Swope president of General Electric Company.
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New York
Thomas Addison
Herbert Hanover
William M Jardine
Agriculture
Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
Labor Board Orders Strike Negotiations Near End
The railroad labor board directs Western Maryland Railway management and striking engine workers to resume talks to restore peace. The board found both sides erred in the events leading to the strike.
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Labor Board
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Western Maryland
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