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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

2

Campaign fund totals and donors in Wood and Lowden campaigns

Testimony shows Wood campaign funds with a largest state sum of $15,000 in New Jersey and $12,000 as the next largest. Hitchcock identified as a Wood campaign manager. Emerson testified to detailed expenditures and headquarters across states, listing amounts to Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, South Dakota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Oregon, North Dakota, Indiana, Missouri, and others, with totals approaching $404,984.78 for Wood and $404,954.78 for Lowden.

Hitchcock Washington Leonar Wood Senate Wood New Jersey Maryland New York Wood Organization Hitencock Geo. Wood Phan Kenyon Willian’ G. Procter Norman Gould Thomas €. Milfer Moses New Uawopshire Lowden Republicas L. TL. Emerson Estiate Luchley Emuterson Chalran Kenyon Emerson Lowdon Young Men's Club Emmerson Georgia Henry Ancoin Tolmson Kenyon Mr. Emmerson Tewin Oklahoma I. W. Kayser Texas George B. Rockwell Virgina South Dakota Fred Sterling Imols Michigan W. EK. Hull C. F. Buck Wisconsin Cart . McAssey Oregon Joseph Dunne North Dakota

Danville Soldiers' Home appoints new governor

Arthur W. Collet of Logansport is named by the National Soldiers' Home board as governor of the Danville branch, succeeding Col. Henry E. Rives. Collet, former Hampton Roads southern branch governor, will assume duties July 1 after Civil War service in the Indiana volunteer units. Governor Smith also signed a boxing bill restoring professional boxing in New York.

Danville Arthur W. Colet Logansport, Inc National Soldiers' Home Henry E. Rives Paris Collet Hampton Roads Aoliisers

Roads Seek 2 Billion Revenue From Freight Rate Hikes

Howard Eliott of the Association of Railway Executives testified at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on freight rate increases. He said wage boosts for 1,000,000 railway workers and other costs must be considered, noting the wage and capital needs exceed 1,000,000,000 dollars. He outlined regional freight-rate impacts to cover investment returns amid the postwar transportation act pressures.

Washington Pill Road Fiber Board Howard Eliott Traibray Execu Elliott H. Cowan Texas Cattle Growsers’ Association Ender Interstate Comerce Commission Labor Board Ouster Avery Uttar Kmiort Southiern Perritoliy Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Mp Attiont Koveennelt Swanger Sherk Rativenl Mier

Rail traffic moves Chicago to ease freight congestion

May 25 meeting at the Manhattan building brought 29 railroad officials led by American Railroad Association president Ashton to seek solutions for Chicago freight shortages. J A W Brinkerloll represented the Chicago Belt Line. Robert Tose of Ryerson & Co noted by the National Coal and Rail League. The Interstate Commerce Commission was to name a committee member to direct commodities out of the bottleneck. A telegram from Kendall urged cooperative action by railroads to obey the commission and move coal cars from the East to Chicago. The first cars began arriving and a steady stream was expected for the coming week. Cars would head West loaded with death, then grain east, then to mines for coal. Reports show lines returning to coal traffic as cars diverted elsewhere.

Chicago Hhe Eal Rel Asshton American Railroad Manhattan J. A W. Brinkerloll Robert Tose Ryerson & Co Noman Interstate Commerce Commission Tate We Kendall Washington

Flour price drop at Minneapolis mills posts $15 barrel

A 68 pound barrel of family flour was quoted at 4.75 to 15 in carb lots, marking a 25 cent decline from the largest mill price as prices drifted downward last week. A later quotation showed $14.75 from another major mill, aligning with the week’s generally lower trend. Fire destroys San Francisco glass plant. losses estimated at 1 million dollars.

Minneapolis San Francisco Dlinole-Pacific Glass Company Are Oficiala

Obregon Urges U S Ties as Morones Reports Talk

Washington and Mexico City reports say General Obregon sent a formal message to President Wilson via Luis Morones, seeking unity and peaceful U S relations. Morones said revolutionists want a general election and to avoid Carranza delays, with Gompers present at the White House. The train bearing Carranza’s body was wrecked en route to Mexico City, delaying arrival as security escorts transport General Murguia’s party. theaters in the capital closed in mourning with embassies on alert.

Washington Obregon Witkety United States Thy N. Morones Morones Ventstrute Carranza Mor Cartinza Mexico City Veutstlane Carranza Ifa Huauchluange Francisco Murgult Carninga Rodolfo Herrero Tanitary

Switchmen Fire on Train in Calumet Region

May 25 report from Hammon Illinois describes an early clash between striking switchmen and strikebreakers in the Calumet region. Seven shots were fired from a closed automobile at a Monon freight train. One train horn sounded briefly as the assailants escaped.

Hammon Calumet

Explosion Injures Many in Pittsburgh Virginia May 25

A blast at 2025 Peonaverme in Pittsburgh Virginia injures more than twenty and leaves several missing. Two buildings burned and nearby structures damaged as responders search for victims amid continuing hazards. Authorities investigate cause and extent of damage.

Pittsburgh

War on B B gamblers leaders back campaign to wipe out betting

May 23 Chienan news reports a Chicago opening of a joint bid by major leagues to end fan gambling at games. Fifty detectives were scattered, forty-two men arrested, with patrol wagons to the Hall Pelle. John Meydler and Ban B Johnson discussed a national crusade against betting in baseball.

Chienan Cubs Ths Park Chicago Bork Boston Ted John Meydler Ban B. Johnson

Baseball scores from American and Nations Leagues

In Chicago Philadelphia and other cities yielded varied results across leagues. Nations League games saw Chicago 6 over Philadelphia 9 while Brooklyn led 1 against Pittsburgh and Cincinnati faced Boston with New York at 11 to St Louis 4. American League scores list Chicago 10 over Philadelphia 2 and Boston against St Louis 1 with New York 1 and Cleveland Wuatington.

Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Pitwburgh Rational League Chun Pert Cincianath Pittburgh Chicaga Boston Pmliadolphia Cleveland Chicaro New York Washington Louis Detroit

Food prices drop in New York markets

New York May wholesale prices show a sharp decline across varieties as large shipments reach markets. Cabbages fell from 5.50 per crate last week to 1.50 per crate with reductions ranging from 20 to 50 percent for cucumbers parsley onions and potatoes.

New York

Slight Population Gain for Burlington Census Notice

Washington May 25 The census bureau reports a small population increase for Burlington Ta 11 percent 267 more residents bringing the total to 24 057 indicating modest growth in the town during 1010.

Washington Burlington

Wilson Asks U. S. Rule In Armenia

President Wilson asked Congress to grant the United States authority to act as mandatory for Armenia and to accept responsibility for guiding its future, citing the American will for international duties. He noted parallel moves at Paris and San Remo urging a U.S. mandate and stressed duty, stability, and protection of individual rights in Armenia.

Washington Wilson Congress United Suites United States Alled Supreme Conieil Ad Amzsndars Paris Mabasaniwr Wallace Senate Atlan Ft Arteria America San Remo Armeni Parla Arruvnia

Japanese Military Party Strengths Influence Far East Policy

Tokyo reports a strong military party shaping policy as Japan faces unsettled East Asia. An imperial address notes the world’s condition complicates forecasts for Siberian withdrawal and urges renewed efforts to meet current demands.

Honolulu Pensslar Cedel Frank A. Vanderlip New York Koret Mary United States Tokyo Far East Siberian Meen Nedruss Ness

Bank Robbery Reported Near Pitshureh Pennsylvania

Six men robbed the Fiese National Bank at Finleyville near Pitshureh just after noon. They escaped with cash and securities including silos and stair cash. The cashier was knocked unconscious and the bandits fled as the sheriff pursued them.

Pitshureh Fiese National Bank Finleyville Ere Asheriff

New York Goveror Signs Walker Beer Bill

Albany May 25. Governor Smith signed the Walker bill legalizing the manufacture and sale of beer containing not more than 240 percent of alcohol by weight. The measure sets limits on beer composition and outlines regulatory provisions.

Albany, N. Y Walker Smith

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed

A Syracuse reader testifies to relief from headaches faintness and dizziness during the change of life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad highlights non narcotic ingredients from native roots and promotes the product as a reliable remedy with a supportive community endorsement.

Syracuse Urs W. Lafazette Ave N. Y Lydia Ge Pinkham

Bayer Aspirin Introduced In 1900 By Bayer

An ad highlights Bayer as the maker of aspirin tablets with the Bayer Cross on each tablet and package. It lists uses from colds to neuralgia and pain, notes sizes and price, and mentions doctors prescribing the medicine for eighteen ailments.

BAYER Dso Salley Fegeld

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