Gulf Mobile and Northern Rail to Take Over 33 Mile Line
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington authorized Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad to assume operation of the 33 mile Meridian and Memphis railroad line in Mississippi. Secretary Hughes condemned the League of Nations peace enforcement principle in a Washington speech. President Harding announced a recess appointment of Walter C. Cohen as comptroller of customs for the New Orleans district. Harding plans a West and Alaska trip around June 20 for about sixty days. Joseph W. McIntosh of Illinois appointed deputy comptroller of the currency to oversee agricultural credit finance. Ambassador Herrick designated to represent the US at the Chaumont statue unveiling ceremony. US aims to terminate Greece relief work by June 30 and close out Near East relief activities in Turkish territory as soon as possible. A Washington summary shows 9,322 swords awarded for valor through April 7 for war service decorations. Sails orders placed for 15 to 20 percent increases in vessel tenders.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Gulf, Mobile Unul Northern Railroad
Meridian and
Memphis Railroad
Mississippi
Harding
New Orleans
Walter C. Cohen
Ate
America
Greece
Smyrna
Near East
Bedef
Election of Benjamin Stapleton as Denver mayor steers city
Domestic Stapleton elected mayor by a 6130 vote plurality amid strong Democratic support. Dewey Bailey trailed. Also noted: a Polk portrait unveiled aboard the President Polk liner in New York with Tennessee observers. Wiggly Stores sale in Chicago to financiers announced by Clarence Saunders in Memphis.
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Benjamin F. Stapleton
Denver
Colo
Dewey C. Bailey
James K. Polk
President Polk
New York
Howard
Christy
Chicago
Piegly Wiggly Stores, Inc
Clarence Saunders
Memphis, Tenn
Harding Attitude on League and Prohibition Shapes 1924 Fights
President Harding faces political tests as Republican leaders debate renomination strategy and New York prohibition, while Secretary Daugherty's health sparks U.S. campaign management questions. Hughes chastises League of Nations as impracticable, Moses criticizes asserting U.S. restraint in Europe, and New York fear over prohibition affects state politics amid party power plays.
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Washington
White House
Daugherty
Mr. Harding
Harding
Charles D. Hilles
New York
Will H. Hays
A.D. Lasker
Shipping Board
New York State
Theodore Roosevelt
al Smith
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