Merger debates and rail line earnings linked to Erie system
A Richmond meeting on March 30 discusses the Chesapeake and Ohio Hocking Valley merger with Van Sweringen holdings. A circulated pamphlet criticizes the plan noting the strongest gain would go to bond and stock holders of Erie New York Chicago and St. Louis Pere Marquette, while comparing proposed earnings across C O and Pere Marquette and Erie. The piece cites Wall Street Turner's analysis and outlines perceived inequities for Erie shareholders amid the merger. It also mentions expected impacts on regional rail service and notes opposition may be tempered by potential benefits to the immediate territory. A lighter note reports a simple hiccup cure: stop both ears and drink water.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
Hocksy
van Sweringen
Cleveland
Stock Protective Committee
Richmond
Fan Sweringen
Cheaspeake
Ohio
Hocking
Combine
Erie
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Pere Marquette
Ing
Chesapeake & Ohio
Sof Ave
Wall St
Turners
Erie Com
Pere’ Marquette
New York, Chicago and St. Railroad
C. and O
FIFA
Folis Fio
Anid O
Hocking Valley
Chicago & St. Louis
Cough Cure Debate Stirs Yonkers Reader Interest
A Yonkers man asks whether age old hiccup cures worked before evaluating a new remedy. The column recalls methods from breath holding to ice, vinegar, mustard plasters, and a startled shout, noting hiccoughs can turn dangerous and praising courteous restraint. The piece ends with a quip about state names.
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Yonkers
Parliamentary Follies Abroad and U S Political Echoes
The piece surveys parliamentary chaos in the French chamber and compares it with U S legislative quirks. It notes bells, hats, and adjourning tactics, plus reflections on Curzon’s death, Culberson’s career, Florida chatter, Bryan’s wealth rumor, and Teapot Dome debates. It comments on rhetoric around Senate rules and political theater.
West Virginia name change debate rages in state voices
Ex Congressman Benjamin Rosenblogin and Hon Ben Suteher lead discourse on renaming West Virginia with candidates Lincoln and Kanawha opposed by The Wheeling Register. The piece discusses historical ties, linguistic notes, and public sentiment toward keeping the state name.
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West Virginia
West Virginie
Benjamin Rosenblogin
Ben Suteher
Parkersbars
Rosenbonm
Commonwealth
Lincoln
Butener
Kanawha
Bishon'n Dill
Register
Virginia
Mosister
Reglater Ney
Augusta
Miny West
West
Perfect Home In The Burgess Bedtime Story
Sally, Chuck, Granny Fox, and Reddy Fox weigh a home’s perfection as Johnny, Polly, and Tunveenity debate if a perfect place exists. The tale hints a near ideal den while characters laugh at the notion of flawless homes and consider what truly makes a home worthy.
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Dolly Chuck
Granny Fox
Telly
Reddy Fox
Mrs. Reddy
Johnny
Dahnny
Polly
Junany
Gambling houses in Paris under government license
A fragment describes Parisian gambling houses on la Rue de la Paix with strict entry rules. An American patron signs a voluntary card, faces a police officer, and must wear formal dress. Women are barred from gambling rooms, while a separate reception exists. High stakes and heavy losses are noted with guards and searches, amid a vivid, wandering narrative of patrons and anxieties.
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Paris
Panohlil
Rterone
Ctu
Eden Table
Thone
Prince
Baccarat
Peter Rabbit Story Fragment Nears Completion
A brief dialogue shows Johnny and Polly debating perfection as a tale titled Peter Rabbits Only Cance unfolds. The snippet hints at a children story dynamic with characters testing satisfaction and fit.
Parental Advice Shapes Boy Toward Self Control
A father or guardian advises a son to abstain from frivolity and seek a sedate, principled course. He urges restraint, self discipline, and upright conduct to guide the boy toward a good path, warning that the world tests youth with temptations and misdirection.
Where To Go By Radio Amid Varied Concert Listings
A dense listing of radio stations and concert programs across major markets including Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Denver, and New York. The piece enumerates orchestras, bands, operas, dances, and featured artists with station call letters and assorted event notes, reflecting a broadcaster’s schedule and cultural offerings.
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Fadiy Velresto
Auta Journal
Vitor
Rustin
GRO Tenon
Orchostrm
Siudicals
Oxchertra
Sinfoniahs
Waytt
Ugittater
Chicago
Onal
Riviera Cheaterie
Teatory Tir
Rue
KOA
Denver
Fatrmentad
Elaselead
Tunce
WHO
Dex Moines
Ors
Nestrh
Soprana
mManixty
Orenestrs
Detroit News
Wchestra
Hart Worth Star
Savors
Theereay
PWR
Havana
Hollywood
Detveranin Coy
Fete Aronses
Dlisstient
Kansas City Star
Seluasiouls
RAN Chileren
Cal and Warren in Senate Deadlock Over Appointments
A 1945 New York American recap describes President Cal’s struggle to push a junior Michigan attorney general into a Senate confirmation battle. Warren’s defeat and the ongoing White House Senate standoff are framed as political maneuvering between the executive and legislative branches, with speculation on future cabinet chances and procedural hurdles.
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Charles A. Culberson
Texas
Prince Bismarck
Senate
Capitol
White
House
Winding Gulf coal district shows weekly tonnage drop
Beckley West Virginia March 24 for the week ending March 14 the Winding Gulf district reports an auction of 140000 tons up from the prior week but about 69000 tons less than the January peak. Most of the decline stems from curtailed mining with several mines inactive this week.
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Beckiay
W. Va
Winding Gulf District
Sanced
Mine Suppliers Buyere Discuss Varied Prices
Mine supplies buyers in the New River district held a meeting at Mount Node on March 14 to compare quotations from wholesalers within and beyond the state. They discussed price differences on vital commodities to stabilize entries and aid operators and employers in navigating swings in market values.
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MubpTieg
New River
Asomites
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