Eastern Railroads Seek Rate Hikes From Congress
Washington July 29 Information reaches that railroads plan to file tariffs with the Interstate Commerce Commission proposing a rate increase to take effect September 1 They initially pressed to reopen old freight rates but the commission ordered an independent investigation Now the carriers plan formal tariffs costing about 250000 to push for an effective September 16 and expect the commission to review them Earlier canvasses show shippers favor higher rates to sustain service and equipment in the East.
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Washington
Inter- Beatin Commission
Hoover
Com
Mikalon
Ttl
Taliroud
East
Poisoning attempt near Meadville prompted rescue
In Meadville Pennsylvania on July 29 Night Captain Herman J Grindrod responded to a dwelling on Park Avenue and Chestnut Street where a woman identified as Mary Roglan a cook attempted suicide by ingesting multiple drugs. City Physician Edwin B Brophy arrived to treat her as authorities investigated the incident.
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Meadville
Herman J. Grindrod
John Purdy
Dr. R. B. Gamble
Park Avenue
Chestnut Street
Mary Roglan
Cook
Grinsrod
Edwin B. Brophy
Widow Recites Ordeal From Drug Poisoning Case
Verb tense fragments reveal a woman endured heavy drug effects past midnight and into the early morning while a related court action or inquiry unfolds. The fragment hints at medical treatment and a betrayal theme surrounding her condition and responses.
Woman's Ills Disappeared from Lydia Pinkham's Compound
North Bangor New York and Ann Arbor Michigan women report relief from female weakness headaches backache and hemorrhages after using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials claim the remedy cured monthly suffering and fainting and improved health for domestic happiness.
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Bangor
N. J
Lydia B. Pinkham
Yain E. Pinkham
Mrrs
James J. Stacy
R.F.D
North Bangor
N.Y
Ann Arbor
Mich
Lydia
Pinikham
L. E. Wyckoff
Ashley St
Controversy Over County Prisoner Expenses in Court
In a Corry court before Judge Benson, Attorney English for Sheriff Moomy and Attorney Thomas for the Board of County Commissioners argued over pensioners sent to the county jail by mayoral officials. They sought court framing of issues to determine which party may be plaintiff, with $4,416 and $8,700 in disallowed jailing and boarding bills tied to city ordinances and the auditor’s annual report.
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Mile
English
Moomy
Thomas
Board of County Commissioners
Benson
Stern
Corry
North East
Albion
Messis, Brooks & English
Board of County Auditors
Dia Ollent
ILD DIES AFTER EATING GREEN GRAPES IN FRANKLIN
Two year old Jerry Logan of 1908 Pennsylvania Avenue East died at Hmerkeney hospital from convulsions after eating unripe grapes. His four year old brother Francis also fell ill but is expected to recover. The siblings ate grapes Thursday. the fruit grew behind their home. They had recently moved back after a winter fire at Stoneham.
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Warren
Jerry
Bill
John Logan
Pennsylvania Avenue East
Hmerkeney Hospital
Francis
Stoneham
Quiet Lisbon and London Report No Signs of Activity
A Lisbon dispatch to the Times states the city is quiet with no signs of any disruption. The report notes calm conditions in Lisbon and similar restraint in London, reflecting a subdued postwar ambience and absence of notable events.
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Lisbon
London
Times
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Congress
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Beecham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ady
Rencgo
N. Cohen
Brownell Shoe CO
North Center Street
Corry, Pa
Sheriff's Board
Erie
Ild
Franklin
St Lorna Doone
Wny
Doones
John Idol
Dare
Blackmore
Exmoor
Weatilester Gazette
Fekin
Yuan Bhih Kal
J. R. Sample Egen
Shippan's Wells
Auto~mobile
Atmde Avenure
Grant Street
Mr. Simple
Edmund Bleakley
Fan
W. Maple
H. Brown
Brown
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