Railroads Seek 500 Million to Prevent Food Shortage
United States railroad executives told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that immediate government aid is essential to avert a worsening transport crisis. They urged a $125 million quick release from the revolving fund and a $500 million loan, plus freight-rate hikes to bolster equipment and capacity.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Governmnt
Senator Cummins
Middle West
Edward N. Brown
Pere Marquette and
Frisco Lines
Brown
A. H. Smith
New York Central Lines
Association of Railroad Executives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Group of Railroads
Samuel L. Felon
Chicago
Western Executives
Rebels Close In on Mexico City as Carranza Forces Falter
Dispatches from Mexico report revolutionary forces nearing the capital, with military activity expanding from northern states into areas south and southeast of Mexico City. The Carranza government faces rising pressure as rebels move closer to the capital.
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Capital
Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Mexico City
Germans barred from participation in Spa economic talks
Paris report says the Supreme Council will not allow German representatives to take part as equals in the Spa, Belgium discussions. They will attend only as witnesses, be called upon by allied delegates, and may not present verbal arguments.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Germany
Spa
Belgium
Foreign Office
Paulsboro
Vacuum Oil Company
Salem County Red Cross
Memorial Hospital
Buena Board of Education
Deptford Township
Salem County
Gloucester City
Cedarville
Bridgeton
Alloway Township
Greenwich Street
Alloway
Mabel Tomlin
Sewell
Newfield
Westmont Methodist Church
Pyne Poynt Athletic Association of
Camden
E. V. Edwards
W. E. Fogg
C.A. Them
C. P. Sherwood
John Robinson
J. S. Kates
Sara A. Smith
Salem Woman's Clubs
William H. Hazelton
Dale S. Taylor
Frank T. Hall
Joseph Cole
Woodbury
Cooper Hospital
Rogers Construction Company
Gloucester
Oaklyn
Borough Hall
Irene Steyle
Vineland
W. E. Garvey
Salem
Pennsgrove Council
Vineland Manufacturing Company
Richard T. Collings
Collingswood Sewerage Company
South Jersey
Fries’ Mill
Bennett
Millville
Fred Landon
Newport High School
Bradley Beach
Daretown
Cumberland County Grand Jury
Salem County Memorial Hospital
Lippincott
Baxters
Haddonfield
Paulsboro High School
Craftsmen's Association of
Masons
Great Egg Harbor Bay
Oceanity
Upper Pittsgrove Township
Hawkins & Bro
Food Crisis Triggers West East Relief Appeal
West and East officials and business leaders from Minnesota Illinois North Dakota Iowa Missouri Kansas Wisconsin and others urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to ease the food price crisis and grain backlog. G F Ewe of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce led a committee detailing massive grain held in elevators and bins and backed by Fed Reserve financing pressures.
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Washington
Canada
Gulf
Interstate Commerce Commission
East
Middle West
Minnesota
Illinois
North Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Wisconsin
G. F. Ewe
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Ewe
Minneapolis
Federal Reserve Bank
Theederal Reserve Bank
Kansas City
Washington News Roundup With Navy Senate and Farm Relief
Admiral Benson told the senate investigating committee he warned Sims to watch the British as Sims led American forces abroad at war start. Relief for the federal farm loan system arises from a Supreme Court delay. A House joint resolution by Platt aims to aid relief funding. Wilson plans to stay in Washington past the San Francisco convention. Soldier bonus cuts loom as Ways and Means probes relief enactment. Senator Johnson rejects the Republican vice presidential nomination.
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William S. Benson
Naval Operations
Senate
Sims
Federal Farm Loan System
Supreme Court
Platt
New York
Wilson
White House
Washington
San Francisco
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hiram W. Johnson
Cal
Pitman Camp
First Baptist Church of
Vineland
New World Movement
Repauno
duPont Powder Company
Gibbstown
Westville
C. P. P. Fox
Grace Baptist Church
Westpoint
Cape
Salem High School
North Millville
B. C. Wilson
Main Road
Landis Township
Gloucester Heights
Paulsboro
Aircraft Department of the Navy
Gloucester City
League Island Navy Yard
James Fallows
Millville
Justice of the Peace Smith
Burlington
Civic League
Elias Boudinot
West Burlington
Cooper H. Prickett
New Jersey Masons
Masonic Hall
Prickett
Burlington Lodge
Lodge
Burlington County
Greenwich Township
Warren County
Public Works Department
Bridgeton
Margaret Grim
Collingswood Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Club
American Legion
Salem
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Belvidere
John A. Warner
Streets of
Dr. N
P. E. Church of the Good Shepherd
Pitman
Glassboro Chamber of Commerce
Gummere
Harry Walisch
United States
Johnson
New Jersey
Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Company
New York City
Jersey City Police
James K. Gannon, Jr
John R. Schermerhorn
East Orange
State Federation of Women's Clubs
New Jersey League of Women Voters
League
Woman's Political Unit
Blassey Street
Newark
Bridge and Tunnel Bond Bill Passed Amid Tax Debate
The New Jersey assembly approved the Senate amended 28 million dollar bridge and tunnel bond bill despite Governor Edwards threat to veto over the state tax. The measure, backed by Republicans, passed 31 to 17 after telegraphs to absentees, with housing and utility valuation debates shaping the session.
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Trenton
Assembly
Senate
Edwards
Barrett
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
House
Pierson
Joseph Hinchman
Morristown
McCall
Englewood
Commission On
Old Age Insurance and Pensions
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Senator Calder
Congress
William M.calder
Senate Committee On Commerce
New Jersey State
Allen
Common Pleas
Atlantic Ocean
State College
New Brunswick
Heath
Senator Mackay
Boards of Freeholders
Mercer County
Pilgrim
Hudson
Essex
Reeves
State Board of Shell Fisheries
Runyon
Department of Public Records
Carlos E. Godfrey
Adjutant General's Department
Simpson
Hudson County
Chancery Court
Smith
State
Boxing Commission
Senator Smith
Passaic
Bergen
C. D. White
Assemblyman Agans
Assemblyman
Blair
George
Eessex
Lyons
Assemblyman McAteer
State Museum of Industrial Safety
Jersey City
Pherson
State Tax Board
Roberts
Rogers
Rowland
Board of Ireeholders
Camden County
Siegler
Stanton
David Young
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