Railroads report brisk rise in freight car activity
Chicago July 17 Railroads report a sustained uptick in freight traffic as crops approach harvest. Santa Fe says 106 627 cars loaded in the past month up 3 72 percent from last year while Burlington notes higher general merchandise volume. Steel car firms report large orders and railroads expand shops and equipment spending across Illinois Indiana and Ohio with up to 20 000 cars under rebuild and major bridge projects in Cairo Illinois.
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Burlington
Standard Steel Car Company
Hammond
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New York Central
Illinois Central
Chicago & Northwestern
President Wilson Takes Automobile Ride Amid Recovery
President Wilson has recovered from indigestion enough to take an automobile ride in Washington. Doctors had ordered rest but he insisted on leaving his room, signaling ongoing improvement in his condition.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Emiliano Zapata
Carranza
Zapata
John K. Silliman
Guadalajara
Warren named newest assistant attorney general in Washington
Charles Warren of Warrenville becomes the newest assistant attorney general presiding in Washington. A Harvard trained lawyer with a notable Massachusetts background, he previously served on the Massachusetts civil service commission and as a trustee of the New England Conservatory of Music. He has associations with Governor Russell and Moorefield Storey and has written several books. He recently joined the Nations Press Club in Washington alongside other officials.
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New England Conservatory of Music
Keene Electric Railway
Harvard
the Nations Press Club
Washington
Lord Fauntleroy's Original Calls Off Engaged Match
The engagement of Miss Constance Buel to Vivian Burnett of Long Island is announced in New York. Miss Buel is Clarence C. Buel's daughter. Burnett, 38, known for clubs and local Plandome politics, plans a September wedding.
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Constance Buel
Vivian Burnett
Lord Fauntleroy
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Buel
Clarence C. Buel
Burnett
Plandome
Long Island
Good Roads in Actual Figures Their Cost and Returns
Washington reports a 1918 total road expenditure around 206 million dollars, with 1913 state appropriations at 38,765,088 and local outlays near 166 million. State aid shifted road building to better projects, supplying engineering expertise and coordination for improved mileage nationwide.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Vermont
Mrs Carman Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Nassau
Mrs Florence Conklin Carman was indicted for first degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Louise Bailey at Carman office on June 30. Bail set at 420000. bond offers totaling 500000 discussed. she awaits superior court arraignment and possible release on bail.
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N. Y
Florence Conklin Carman
Louise Bailey
New York
Mineola
Carman
Smith
Mra
Nassau County
Jones urged to answer on Federal Reserve Board nomination
Demo crates of the senate banking and currency committee favoring the confirmation of Thomas D. Jones of Chicago telegraphed him today urging a response to a majority report opposing his confirmation. The objection cites his directorship at International Harvester, indicted for Sherman Act violations, with general discussion expected next week.
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Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
Asd
Federal Reserve Board
Jones
International Harvester Company
Hamlin Named to Federal Reserve Board from Treasury Post
Charles B. Hamlin, longtime Boston lawyer and former assistant secretary of the treasury, joins the Federal Reserve Board at a $10,000 annual salary. The 53 year old is known for financial and statistical work, civic activity, and Democratic involvement. He previously served under Cleveland and helped settle the fur seal dispute with England.
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Charles 8. Hamlin
New England
Boston and Maine Railroad
Huerta Arrives in Puerto Mexico to Board Fast Train
General Victoriano Huerta arrives in Puerto Mexico with General Blanquet and plans to depart by train. Tracks are laid to allow a launch transfer from the water for the voyage, as he stays aboard tonight. Authorities prepare to escort him to the Bristol or the Dresden.
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Mexico
Victoriano Huerta
Blanquet
Huerta
Bristol
Dresden
Weather Forecast for Wyoming on Sunday
Weather bulletin from Washington dated July 17 predicts fair skies in Wyoming with light winds likely on Sunday.
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Washington
Wyoming
Wilson praised by John Bull in British papers
London papers debate President Wilson’s Mexico policy after Huerta’s resignation. The Chronicle warns the outcome is not a victory, the Daily Mail calls it a respite not a reprieve, and The Times applauds Wilson’s nonrecognition approach though warns the Mexican issue remains unresolved and growing in complexity.
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Huerta
Wilson
the Chronicle
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Daily Mail
United States
Mexico
the Times
Barrel stave whiskey given a blow by judge
Chicago July 17. Federal Judge Landig dismissed the sale of Western Extraction Company's product at the collector of internal revenue. The issue concerns whiskey drawn from barrel staves used to age whiskey and taxed under a dispute over the tax on such whiskey.
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Internal Revenue
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Governor frees 50000 for state grasshopper war
Albany July 16 Governor Glynn has placed 50000 at the disposal of the state commissioner of agriculture for a war on grasshoppers.
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N. Y
Glynn
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Mine Tippies Are Dynamited Near Fort Smith
Rioting at Prairie Creek coal mines leads to destruction of tipples at three mines by fire and dynamite. Property damage estimated at 2000000. No deaths or injuries reported. Clash involved several hundred striking miners and guards amid open shop tensions since March contract abrogation.
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Ark
Prairie Creek
Manmmath Veln Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Ohio National Guards Ordered to Quell Miner Riots
Columbus July 17 Officers of two Ohio National Guard regiments were ordered to be ready to deploy to Delaware if Helmont County sheriff cannot enforce his order against striking miners backed by Industrial Workers of the World agitators. Early today the sheriff told Governor Cox that 600 soldiers may be required to restore order.
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Ohio National Guards
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Camden Named Richest Kentuckian Senator Pick
Johnson N. Camden succeeds the late William O. Bradley in the U S Senate and is described as Kentucky’s richest man with fortunes around 15 million dollars. He owns vast bluegrass farm land and mine properties, inherits from a West Virginia senator father, and is active in Democratic politics. He will serve until November when a full term successor is chosen.
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William O. Bradley
United States Senate
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Parkesburg
W. Va
Ohio River
Kentucky Racing Commission
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Wife Sues Rich Beggar for Cruelty in California Divorce
Mrs. Nellie Morse seeks divorce from Oscar E. Morse a blind paralyzed beggar in San Francisco claiming extreme cruelty. Her petition notes his daily average collections of 6 to 8 dollars and a comfortable bank balance while asking for alimony at the next court term.
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Cal
Nellie Morse
Oscar E. Morse
Chicago Motor Cyclist Smashes Mile Record
St Louis July 17 R Crevision of Chicago today set a new dirt track one mile professional motorcycle record clocking 46.85 seconds. He faced a poor track surface but delivered a standout performance.
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Rain Extends Across County Boosting Spring Grain
Rain yesterday afternoon drenched from the mountains to the east line of Laramie county, varying from a quarter to a full inch. The showers will benefit spring grain and corn, and mark a break in dry spell, with more rain expected.
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Laramie County
Berger urges wage equality to curb moral issues
Milwaukee July 17 former Congressman Victor Berger told the vice Investigating committee that paying women the same salaries as men would raise morality. He said marriage trends show educated women marry less, due to economic conditions and choice, and noted a perceived double standard between genders and classes.
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Wis
Victor Berger
Berger
Mr. Berger
Strike danger deferred as mediator acts in Chicago
Strike danger by western railroad engine crews was deferred after workers accepted mediation offered by William L. Chambers, head of the federal board. A full board meeting is set for July 20 in Chicago as rail executives contend they will honor arbitration awards despite prior denials.
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Western Railroads
William L. Chambers
Federal Board of Mediation and
A. W. Trenholm
General Managers
Railroade’ Committee
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