Railroads win $1.5 million revenue boost from ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted railroads a roughly 1.5 million dollar revenue increase with Freight up about one third, passenger fares up one fifth and Pullman charges up one half. Increases apply to coastwise and inland lines and electric railways with effect by January 1 and five days notice, continuing through March 1, 1922.
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Washington
Associated Press
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Labor Board
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Mountain Pacific
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Alaska
East
Denver to witness strike as tramway workers plan walkout
Denver officials predicted a 1,000 member tramway strike starting early Sunday after union leaders rejected a 75 cent per hour wage offer. Workers planned a 1:30 AM meeting to hear officers reports as strike-breaker plans were shown to reporters. John Black Jack Jerome arrived from San Francisco to lead the company’s side of the dispute.
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Denver
Denver Tramway Company
John
Black Jack’' Jerome
San Francisco
Coal interests blame speculators for high prices
The National Coal Association accused speculators of driving up coal costs while noting the April average sale price at bituminous mines was 3.26 with a 0.50 margin over cost. They argued car shortages and railroad priorities inflated prices and claimed the shortage would soon ease.
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Washington
National Coal’ Association
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Lakes
New England
Air mail planes to drop down on Wales Field Monday
Three scout planes left New York on a westward pathfinding mission to inspect the New York to San Francisco aerial mail route. They were reported in Chicago and expected to reach Cheyenne by Monday or Tuesday. Postmaster Haas of Cheyenne received telegrams and a package of repair parts from Newark for possible on arrival maintenance. The planes are Larsen all metal type J. L. Sixes with Lt. Col. H. T. Hartney aboard as chief of the train.
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Wales Field
New York City
New York
San Francisco
Cheyenne
Chicago
Haas
Newark
N. J
J. L. Sixes
Ponzi Probe Scratches Surface Says Auditor
Boston July 31 federal auditors say their examination of Charles Ponzi's books has only begun and is not expected to finish before next week. Ponzi says he hides no fear of the outcome and will not reveal his business methods, intending to keep his "Secret" for now.
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Boston
Charles Ponzi
Eewin L. Pride
Ponzi
Cox finishes long acceptance speech as golf break ends day
Dayton reports Governor Cox completing a roughly ten thousand word acceptance address for next Saturday. He spent the afternoon on the golf links to unwind after a heavy week, with George White of the Democratic National Committee due in the coming week for talks prior to notification.
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Dayton
Cox
Harding
George White
Democratic National Committee
Reds and Poles Negotiate War Warsa w Front Line Contact
Polish military delegates left Warsaw Friday at 9 and crossed the front line Saturday night. They established contact with Bolshevik delegates on the road between Brest Litovsk and Baranovichy. Berlin reports the Lemberg evacuation paused as front improves. city vows to defend to the utmost amid unconfirmed rumors of Ossovetz recovery.
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Warsaw
Brest-Litovsk
Baranovichy
Berlin
Lemberg
Ossovetz
Americans Moving Supplies as Red Cross Evacuations Proceed
Washington reports Bolshevik threat prompts evacuation of bulk Red Cross supplies. Warehouses and garages secured at Karakow for storage while workers are dispatched to interior points.
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Washington
Warsaw
Red Cross
The
Karakow
Tense Anti-Polish Attacks Reported in Danzig Front
Reports of ill feeling against Poles in Danzig escalate with street attacks and angry crowds scouring the railway depot. Police officers narrowly escaped with assistance from Americans as tensions flare in Warsaw reporting July 31.
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Warsaw
Danzig
Cheyenne Quietly Rebounds From Frontier Days
After the Cheyenne Frontier Days carnival winds down the street booths close and tents fold as transient vendors move on. Tourists depart as camping grounds shrink to a village while the city returns to its placid, industrious routine and the real Cheyenne reemerges.
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Carnival ‘Company
President Wilson to sell White House wool flock
The White House sheep flock of forty eight to be sold as President Wilson retires from the sheep business. Wool proceeds go to charity with Salvation Army this year. past sales supported the Red Cross. The original eighteen head flock came from William Woodward of New York, raised near Lewis Maryland.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Salvation Army
Red Cross
William Woodward
New York
Hedd
Lewis
Maryland
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Harding Front Porch Speech Urges Unity Across Regions
Senator Harding, in Dayton Ohio, calls for solidarity among all classes and regions. He suggests modifying the excess profits tax for peace needs, while not yet proposing a substitute. The Mansfield Ohio delegation serenades him as Mrs. Harding joins at the porch steps.
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Dayton
Harding
Congress
Mansfield
H. BR. Capelier
Aiding
Ohig
Lippard Promoted to Editor-Manager of Sheridan Enterprise
Everett J. Lippard rises from Sheridan Enterprise associate manager to editor and manager, succeeding Randolph Leigh. A former State Tribune staff member, he joined the Enterprise five years ago and has driven notable improvements and energetic leadership.
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Everett J. Lippard
State Tribune
Sheridan Enterprise
Enterprise
Randolph Leigh
Lippard
Tribune
Colorado
Sheridan
Elks Team Heads to Kimball, Neb for Important Game
The Wiks ball team leaves for Kimball this morning traveling by auto. Kimball has strengthened since they faced the Elks and will present a tougher challenge. Morrison will pitch for the Diks with Carter out of town.
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Wiks
Kimball
Neb
The
Elks
Morrison
Diks
Carter
Casper Batters Star Pitcher in Wyoming Victory
Casper, Wyo July 31 Casper batters Scotts Bluff star Kelley to win. Mapel allowed six hits and held Scotts Bluff to one run despite two errors and a third inning single.
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Casper
Wyo
Scotts Bluff
Kelley
John Mapel
Scotts
Sheridan Man Nominated for State American Legion Command
Dr M A Newell of Sheridan is named as a leading candidate for state commander at the upcoming convention. His active role in the Sheridan Legion post has made him a favorite among local legionaires.
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Sheridan, Wyo
M. A. Newell
Sheridan
American Legion
Newell
Legion Post
Sheridan Legionairres
Germans Hurl Bitter Curses in War Debate
In Berlin the Reichstag erupts as General Von Gallowitz opposes abolishing compulsory military service. He praises the old army and laments the fallen who would not live to see a Fatherland disdained by the bill. Opponents call leaders murderers and curse future generations.
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Berlin
von Gallowitz
Reichstag
George Ledebour
Independent Socialists
Adolph Hoffman
Ruth homers for 37th in Saturday clash
In Louisville on July 31, Babe Ruth hit his thirty seventh home run in the eighth inning of the game between the New York Americans and the St. Louis Americans.
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Louis
Babe
Ruth
New York
St. Louis
Illinois Miners Return to Work After Strike End
Springfield reports Frank Farrington ordered 80 000 Illinois miners back to work Monday asserting victory for Illinois miners as John L. Lewis awaits directions. Wilson pledged a scale commission and wage adjustments. Indiana district officials express cautious optimism with most fields set to resume work Monday.
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Springfield
International
John L. Lewis
Illinois
Frank Farrington
Wilson
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Indiana
Edward Stewart
Woman in case of rich man found dead in girl trap
Chicago police weigh two theories in the death of Samuel T A Loftis diamond merchant found dead in his apartment with Ruth Woods a hotel bookkeeper who first said he fell dead then claimed a tussle Miss Woods and her fiancé Roy Shayne gave conflicting statements reenacted their taxi ride and a party in Loftis’s apartment is indicated by Hulda Johnson housekeeper witnesses found broken bottles and signs of drunken revelry
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Chicago
Samuel T. A. Loftis
Ruth Woods
Miss Woods
Roy Shayne
Miss Wood
Shayne
Loftis
Hulda Johnson
Doctor Shot Dead in Apartment and Woman in Taxicab
Dr. Jose Arenas a 26 year old dentist recently arrived from Bogota Colombia was found fatally shot in his West 70th Street apartment. Ruth Jackson a chorus girl with bullet wounds was found in a nearby taxicab. The same block hosts the earlier murder of Joseph B Howell turfman and whist expert on June 11. Jackson, wife of Toledo taxi chauffeur Elmer Shultz aged 17, was in New York for film work and had written of being troubled by a foreigner since arriving.
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New York
Jose Arenas
Bogota
Columbia
West 70Th Street
Ruth Jackson
Arehas
Joseph B. Howell
Toledo
New York City
Elmer Shultz
Shultz
Car overturns near outskirts injures woman in Topeka passenger
A high speed car driven by D. K. Gash of Meyer Gash Clothing overturned near the county poor farm around noon Saturday. Edith Bennett of Topeka Kan scored injuries and was taken to St John’s hospital with uncertain extent and possible internal injuries. Gash and an unidentified companion escaped unharmed.
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Fort Collins
D. K. Gash
Meyer-Gash Clothing Company
Edith Bennett
Topeka
Kan
Miss Bennett
St. John's Hospital
Gash
Weather outlook for Sunday and Monday
Mostly cloudy Sunday with possible scattered thundershowers. Monday should be generally fair with little change in temperature.
Carnival Booths Closed Over Dishonest Tricks During Frontier Days
Police shut down all Rice-Dorman carnival gambling booths amid numerous reports of trickery and short changing. Pocket-pickers J Lyons and Davis were jailed then released after an attorney threatened habeas corpus. They left for Boulder as reports of theft declined, prompting fears the city may bar similar shows in Cheyenne.
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Rice-Dorman Carnival Concern
Comeos
J. Lyons
Davis
George Carroll
Pete Carr
Harry Lane
Denver
Hungarians Raid Austrian Arsenal Steal Weapons
A Hungarian force of over 800 men crossed into Austria and raided the Fuerstenfeld arsenal, seizing about 2,000 rifles, 2,000 uniforms, and 21 machine guns before returning to Hungary. Vienna protests demand punishment, return of loot, apology, and damages. Reports say other arsenals yielded more than 4,000 small arms in similar raids.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Fuerstenfeld
Hungary
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