Railroad rate increases set to take effect September first
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved higher tariffs aimed at securing a net operating income for railroads of 1.134 billion dollars, about 241 million more than the prewar standard return and 34 million above 1916 levels. Freight, passenger and Pullman charges rise, with a government guarantee lapse after 11 months.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Railroad Labor Board
Fhrst
Bailey Maintains Narrow Lead In Democratic Governor Race
Dallas report shows Bailey and Neff running neck and neck as counties continue returns Sunday. Bailey leads by 1,623 with 162 of 246 counties reporting 437,449 votes. Bailey 146,983 Neff 145,360 in the Democratic primary chase.
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Dallas
Tex
Texan Election Bureau
Bailey
Neff
Profiteering Watch Granted on Canned Meat Sales
Department of Justice directs United States district attorneys and federal agents along with fair price commissions to monitor profiteering in resale of millions of dollars worth of canned meat distributed by the War Department.
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Washington
United States
Fair Price Commissions
Department of Justices
War Department
Los Angeles Earthquake A Light Shock Feels Wednesday
A light earthquake shock was felt in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning. No damage or injuries were reported and officials urged residents to stay alert for aftershocks.
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Los Angeles
Can McGowan Return as Player After Umpiring Break?
A Delaware fan asks if Jack McGowan may resume play for Blue Rocks after umpiring and quitting due to Mohawks protests. The Blue Rocks used him as pinch hitter later and he homered to win. the rules cited do not cover this scenario.
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Delaware
Sporting News
Blue Rocks
Mohawks
Jack McGowan
Bill McGowan
McGowan
Blue Rock
Veach Poised to Return to Form for Detroit Tigers
Bobby Veach, once a top hitter for the Detroit Tigers in 1919, struggles to start season but shows improved plate discipline and contact. When he finds his stroke, he is expected to reach the .800 performance level and please Tiger fans with a strong power and average resurgence.
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Bobby Veach
Detroit
Bobby
Tiger
President Wilson urges Illinois Indiana miners to return to work
President Wilson through the United Mine Workers appealed to striking miners in Illinois and Indiana to return to work. He said wage scale inequalities may exist but cannot be addressed until workers cease the walkout, and he would convene a joint scale committee after. John L. Lewis will issue a mandatory order to resume work to permit normal mine operation.
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Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Iinois
Indiana
Ilinois
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Illnoie
Indianapolis
Dartmouth hurdler breaks world record at Intercollegiate meet
Earl Thomson of Dartmouth broke the world record in the 120 yard high hurdles at the Intercollegiate Championship games at Franklin Field Philadelphia. Thomson clocked 14.25 seconds, surpassing the old mark by one fifth of a second. Thomson is Canadian and may contend for Olympic selection.
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Earl Thomson
Dartmouth
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Thomsen
Bob Simpson
Thomson
Canada
Benny Leonard Relives Early Ring Start and First Purse
Benny Leonard recalls sneaking into Billy Gibson's New York arena in 1912 as a youth. He describes being caught for breaking a window and being given his first boxing opportunity with a $5 purse that he spent on hotdogs after the show.
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Benny Leonard
Beau Brummel
Billy Gibson
New York
Fairmont Athletic Club
New York City
Gibson
George Kelly Emerges as Big Fan Favorite at First Base
Despite the Giants not contending this season fans flock to George Kelly the awkward first baseman known as the string bean. His style and steadiness draw praise from crowds and reporters alike.
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Kelly
Giants
George Kelly
Seals Draw Best In Pacific Coast League Display
Seale draws strong crowds as the Seals prove top drawing card in the Pacific Coast League this year. Fans fill the stands and support grows around the team.
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Seale
Seals
Pacific Goast
Grain Cars for Relief in Texas
Diversion of 2500 grain cars to the Texas grain belt before August 8 and rapid movement of cars from trunk line terminals to Texas shipping points are promised by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Texas leaders James Z. George J. S. Cullinan and others urge action to aid grain growers and shippers. A Dallas meeting of Texas grain shipppers and carriers discussed moving empty cars quickly into the grain belt.
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Dallas
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
James Z. George
Texas Chamber of Commerce
J. 8. Cullinan
Houston
State Chamber
Mexico to Deploy 40000 Troops Against Cantu in Lower California
The Mexican government plans a large troop surge to quell Governor Cantu in revolt against the De La Huerta regime. General P Elias Calles announced that up to forty thousand soldiers may be sent to Lower California if needed to force Cantu to recognize the federal government.
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Cantu
Nogales
Ariz
Federal Government
Mexico
Lower California
de la Huerta
P. Elias Calles
California
End of Eight Years Misery in Newark
A Newark woman describes eight years of illness with back and limb pain and mobility loss. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and notes four Blood Medicines helped friends. offers to provide testimonial and free advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Newark
N. J
Theresa Coventry
Burnett St
Lydia E. Pinkham
Aaieg
Lyce E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Freckle Remedy Promises Clear Skin At Low Cost
An old ad touts a cheap freckle remover using two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to create a complexion lotion. The lotion is applied daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes, with claims of harmless, non irritating results and rosy white skin.
No woman can face herself as tight as man can
A terse reflection contrasts gender expectations with self-control, noting men’ s tendency toward drinking as a path to coping with inner strain.
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