Rail rate rework cuts coal costs for New England
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered June 5 reductions on coal rates to New England and Atlantic seaboard areas. It kept joint high and low volatile coal rates for many districts, adjusted Baltimore from Cumberland Meyersdale, and set specific differentials for New River Pocahontas and Kanawha basins to balance competition with Pennsylvania.
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Washington
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Enggland
Boston
Portland
Tidewater
Baltimore
Cumberland, Piedmont
Meyersdale
New Haven
New River
Pocahontas
Clinch Valley
Maine
Kanawha, Coal River
Logan
Fall Says Oil Lease Was Honest
El Paso reports Albert Fall testifying that the Teapot Dome lease to Harry Sinclair was above board and free of bribery. He denied improper actions and said Liberty bonds connected to his cattle ranch were unrelated to the Teapot Dome deal. The grilling process continued as Wright pressed cross examination and a map fire interrupted proceedings.
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EL Paso
Tex
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Harry F. Sinclair
Albert B. Fall
Otlee Pomerene
Wright
Sinclair
Pomerone
Fall Home
Fall
Interior Department
Liberty
Teapot Dome
Tres Ritos
Hoover Not New Uncertainty In G O P Plans After Willis Death
Columbus Ohio March 31. Although a temporary truce in the Ohio contest for presidential delegates followed Senator Frank B Willis death at Delaware last night the fight continues. Carmi A Thompson Willis campaign manager says Willis supporters will carry on to preserve the Republican party and party government. Delegates remain qualified under Ohio law and may set attitudes at their first contest after the funeral. Dawes Lowden Curtis Fisher are noted as possible second choices with many delegates reportedly favoring Dawes. The total delegates amount to 651.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
Herbert Hoover
Willis
Delaware
Carmi A. Thompson
Thompson
Hay
Dawes
Marietta
Washington
Howevday
Donahey
Atelee Pomerene
Senate
Houseston
Pomerene
Wisconsin
Kansas City
Houston
Smith
New York
Mar
Congress
House
Ohio Republican
Coolidge
Jones
New Mexico
Ferris
Michigan
Fess
Lame Horse Trade Captures Aiken Court Spotlight
In Aiken South Carolina on March 31 a jury awarded H A Warner Baltazzi of Westbury Long Island 3600 damages against Mrs Amy McCormick over the purchase of Bacchus H chestnut gelding The case drew a social crowd to the red brick courthouse amid the resort season with Baltazzi testifying he bought Bacchus in France for 2000 and only agreed to sell after health advice while McCormick had paid 3500 for the horse and later stopped payment on the check
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Aiken
8. C
Society
H. A. Warner Baltazzi
Westbury
Long Island
Amy McCormick
Noruback
Baltazzi
Smith Folk In Raleigh Bets On Smith Nomination Rally
Raleigh supporters of Governor Alfred Smith of New York plan a large rally with George Gordon Battle as principal speaker to drum up support for Smith. The event draws from across the state and signals a broader Smith campaign in North Carolina ahead of a Charlotte rally on April 14.
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Smith
George Gordon Battle
New York
Mr. Battle
Rocky Mount
Battle
Tom Bowie
West Jefferson
J. C. Lockhart
Johnson D. McCall
Col
T. L. Kirkpatrick
Charlotte
Raleigh
Sir Walter Hotel
City Auditorium
W. B. “Buck” Jones
John W. Hinsdale
Sherwood Upchurch
Wake County
Reed
North Carolina
Ohio Senate Seat Drift After Willis Death
Washington March 31 Unsettled politics deepen as Ohio Senator Willis dies. Hoover’s fate and Democratic chances stdy shaped by Governor Donahey potential Pomerene appointment to the Senate. Races shift as Wisconsin primary battles and Kansas City convention loom for Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Atles Pomerone
Senate
Ohio
Fragmentary OCR Hints at Political Campaign and Meetings
The readable fragments reference a political inquiry, a teapot incident, and a fall session with mentions of senators and a congressman. It notes meetings, church attendance, and an upcoming session or vote. The text is highly garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
Germans May Start on American Flight Monday
Irish Free State authorities say a start of the German airship Bremen may be attempted Monday if Atlantic conditions allow. Baron Von Huenefeld, Captain Hermann Koens, and Arthur Spindler keep to themselves at Baldonnel airfield as speculation grows after the Irish Times dubbed the venture the Atlantic mystery flight.
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Baldonnel Airdrome
Irish Free State
Bremen
Herman Koens
Arthur Spindler
Dublin
Irish Times Today
Hughes Declines Temporary Chair at Republican Convention
New York March 31 Charles E Hughes has declined to serve as temporary chairman of the Republican national convention in Kansas. William M Butler announces the temporary chair and keynote speaker will be chosen Tuesday.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Kansas
William M. Butler
Coal Miners Get Tax Refund Change From Board Decision
The United States Board of Tax Appeals ruled Palmetto Coal company may deduct depletion from net income based on mine value after discovery rather than before. The case, argued by Spartanburg attorney James F. Byrnes, challenges government denial of discovery as a depletion basis. Palmetto Coal, formed in 1919 by South Carolina manufacturers, sought relief from coal shortage.
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Spartanburg
S. C
United States Board of Tax Appeals
Palmetto Coal Company
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
James F. Byrnes
Palmetto Company
South Carolina
Violent Day in Chicago Politics Reveals Threats and Suits
Chicago politics erupts with threats, verbal assaults, a damage suit, and clashes between police and federal agents as campaigns intensify ahead of April 10 primary. Senator Deneen backs Judge Swanson against Crowe amid volatile rival factions.
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Chicago
United States
Charles S. Deneen
Illinois
John A. Swanson
Robert E. Crowe
William Hale Thompson
Deneen
Crowe
William Beatty
Prohibition
Beatty
Samuel Ettelson
Thompson
Chester Cleveland
Earthquake Strikes Foggia Quietly in Early Hours
An unusually violent quake hit Foggia Italy at 1 55 a m lasting six seconds. The tremor shook indicators from the detecting apparatus at the local observatory. No damage reports available at this time.
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Foggia
Italy
Aratus
Flood control bill gets favorable House action in Washington
The House flood control committee approved the Mississippi flood control bill for $325,000,000 after an all day session. The panel backed the Senate measure by 24 to 6 with several amendments drafted by chairman Reid of Illinois.
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Washington
House Flood Control Committee
Mississippi
Senate
Sike
Reid
Miinois
Ohio set to reveal early delegate contest between Hoover Willis
Hoover and Willis focus on Ohio as the April 24 primaries offer the first strength test. Hoover aims to capture at least half of Ohio's 51 delegates while Willis accepts some losses but seeks a setback. Observers remain uncertain about the outcome and its impact on the race.
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Hoover
Willis
Ohio
Tragedy and Flood Bill Mark Week in Congress
Across Washington the week closed with two pivotal events. Senate passage of the Jones flood control bill followed by the death of Senator Willis of Ohio. Both chambers adjourned in tribute as flags flew at half mast, signaling a presidential year of heightened importance and partisan debate over Mississippi flood control costs.
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Congress
Capitol Building
Senate
Willis
Ohio
House
Mississippi
House Freed
Senaté
Agea
Pers
Ogayr
Gefate
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Wallkill
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New Yorker
Alfred Smith
James A. Reed
Missouri
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York
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