Railways See Higher May Earnings and Costs in 1913
The US railways earned an average 8230000 daily from public services in May 1913, spent 5920000 daily on running and operations, and paid 341500 daily in taxes. Operating income averaged 1972222 daily across 220897 miles, about 8.93 per mile. Tax outlays rose relative to May 1912, with 95 percent of mileage and earnings covered.
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Republicans Warn President Theyre In No Mood For Hot Summer Work
Washington August 1 Republican senators warned they will not rush tariff bill action if currency legislation is pressed this session Senator Gallinger said Republicans will not be forced and Senator Lodge doubted a long summer session would speed tariff action Progressive Republicans denied plans to delay voting Borah said minority views differ After an attack by Senator Sterling progress on the earthenware schedule stalled as rates for pumice stone and fluorspar were debated Coffey Opposed By Senate Washington August 1 Appointment of James Coffey as collector of internal revenue for North and South Dakota was blocked by Northwestern senators Sterling led the fight and a confirmation fight is expected to continue in executive session
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Eczema Cure Claims From Dr Hebron and Hobson Ointment
Mrs. D. L. Kenney reports relief after fifty years with Eczema using Dr Hobson s Bezema Ointment praised by Pfieffer Chemical Co. for sale by druggists or mail order at 50 cents from Louis Mo Philadelphia Pa Adyt.
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Hobson
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Louis, Mo
Philadelphia
Adyt
C E Taylor Shot By Farm Hand Near Glyndon Minn
Fargo North Dakota reports C E Taylor of Devils Lake was shot by farm hand Peter Bleaux at the Wells farm near Glyndon Minnesota. Taylor wounded seriously but may recover. Bleaux fled after terrorizing the household and gathering guns. Authorities search Moorhead Glyndon area as motive remains a mystery.
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Cowan
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Lake Region
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Can. Nakag
Guerrillas Strike Railroads in Huerta Era
Mexican guerrillas disrupted rail traffic during Huerta's rule as bands attacked towns and destroyed lines to hinder pursuit. The unrest grew after Madero's burial and the president faced mounting challenges in his capital back yard.
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