Six-Hour Day Trial Hinted By Rail Unions and Managers
Rail unions agreed to a ten percent wage cut and seek a six hour workday study by Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission. A test by eastern railroad presidents aims to gauge if the move raises operating costs beyond an estimated 25 to 30 percent, with hopes it could expand employment if viable. Both sides favor exploration, though carriers warn of higher costs and possible rate hikes.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroad
The Casual Driver Blamed For Weekend Highway Accidents
Traffic experts blame fatigued weekend motorists, the casual driver, for high accident rates on Sundays and holidays. Despite human error, engineers point to fatigue and poor speed distance judgment from drivers who use cars only on weekends and holidays.
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Tony
Retail Trade in Downturn Shows Unlikely Resilience
The article notes retail trade holding up despite a broad economic crack up with consumer buying powering dollars from 105 to 150 since 1928 while trade volume fell from 110 to 7. It suggests relief may come from raw materials sectors and a later rise in production as finished goods are drawn down. It ends with assorted quips about courts, wildlife, and circuses.
End of an Era for Helena Gunboat at Cavite
The Helena, built in 1896 and one of the last ships still on the navy’s active list, has been decommissioned and is headed for sale at Cavite Philippines. Once celebrated in launches and commissions it fades to a merchant role or shipwreckers. The piece notes naval sentimentality versus hard policy in aging warships.
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Auvely
U. S
Helena
Cavite
Philippines
Spain
East Indies
Navy
Merchant Marine
Annapolis
Safe and Sane Fourth campaign urged again
An editorial urges renewed support for a safe and sane Fourth of July to cut fireworks injuries while warning of expected traffic fatalities drownings and picnic bonfires. It notes reduced firecracker casualties but cautions that careless behavior elsewhere could raise overall danger and recalls a $20 000 find in a Missouri home as a contrast to government waste.
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Campaign For Safety of the Fourth
Safe Fourth of July Tips From National Bureau
A physician endorses caramel aids to curb liquor thirst as the nation plans a long three day Independence Day. The National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters issued safety rules for driving swimming and fireworks to reduce the holiday accident risk. Follow guidance on careful driving resting to avoid fatigue swimming within limits and avoiding dangerous firework behavior.
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Dent’s
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Warned to Leave Asia Alone Unfolds Monroe Doctrine View
Tokyo June 21 AP former ambassador Kikujiro Ishii warned at a dinner for Joseph C. Grew new US ambassador that US dominance of Asia would create a grave situation. Grew told the audience America will uphold international peace, while Ishii outlined two unlikely war scenarios: Japan interfering in the Western Hemisphere or America dominating Asia.
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Kikujiro
Ishii
United States
Asia
Joseph c. Grew
Japan
Grew
America-Japan Society
Federal Employees Warned Not to Aid Campaigns
Washington June 21 AP Federal employes were warned by the Civil Service Commission to obey rules prohibiting active participation in political campaigns and to avoid joining or supporting political groups. Each individual would be held responsible for activities of organizations they belonged to.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Vanished Americans Chewed Their Cuds Discovery
Smithsonian expedition reports finding a strange race in southwest Texas caves who chewed cactus leaves as if chewing gum. They left half-chewed cuds along with bones and primitive utensils, suggesting a new link in North American human history.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Texas
North America
Frank M. Setvler
Kills Wrong Man He Tells Officers in Purcell
Wiley Florence, 46, Purcell city marshal, died of a bullet wound after three weeks in office. He was shot yesterday in front of City Hall. Joe Biggerstaff, recently discharged as a policeman, surrendered and was arrested. McLain County Attorney Pitman Wilson said Biggerstaff claimed he had made a mistake and shot the wrong man. Acting Mayor B. H. Rackley said he believed the fatal bullet may have been intended for him.
Man Gets The Limit In Ohio Assault Case
Mansfield Ohio June 21 AP The moral of this is Never insult a judge to get the limit John Fischer charged with assault and battery by his wife interrupted a Municipal Judge R B Hutchinson who said give me the limit Fischer replied I am no coward or drunk then he got it Six months in the work house
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Ohio
John Fischer
R. B. Hutchinson
Fischer
Financier drawn into stock quiz
Cyrus Eaton, Cleveland capitalist, and Continental Shares faced Senate scrutiny over a collapse. A spokesman said Eaton’s investment firm held stocks valued at 16 million dollars were diverted to other enterprises with the approval of a board of dummy directors. The public cost cited by investigators reached 100 million in the defunct trust.
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Cyrus Eaton
Cleveland
Senate
Continental Shares, Inc
Eaton
US seeks protection for citizens amid Chile unrest
Santiago Chile 21 ABP reports fear that American lives and property in Chile could be at risk as protests intensify. Officials urge caution for U.S. citizens and advise avoiding large gatherings while awaiting further guidance.
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Santiago
Chile
Ambassadors Seek Safety as Chile unrest grows
United States Ambassador Williams Culbertson urged the Chilean government to protect American lives and property at Baricagua near Braden copper mines amid anti-foreign agitation. Reports from Valparaiso note up to five dead in clashes between Communists seeking a general strike and Carabineros aided by sailors.
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Davila Junta
United States
Williams& Culbertson
Baricagua
Braden Copper Mines
Senate extends stock market probe through next March
The Senate Banking Committee won approval to continue its stock market investigation through March 4, with $50,000 in additional funds and no summer hearings. Chairman Norbeck said hearings resume in December and that the probe has only touched the borders, noting NYSE President Whitney’s remark about 25,000,000 people losing 50,000,000,009 in the 1929 crash.
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Senate
Banking Committee
Congress
Norbeck
Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Teapot
Plane blown up by bomb over Fort Statenberg
A 100 pound bomb detonated after release from a rack under a fighter plane killing Lieut. Elwell A. Lanbor, reportedly at Fort Statenberg, near Manila. Two nearby pursuit planes in formation at a similar altitude escaped unharmed. An inquiry was ordered.
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P. 1
Elwell A. Lan
Fort Statenberg
Sanborn
Alme
Leap Year Bride Bets and Secret Alias
Cherry Dixon, 19, secretly elopes with newspaper reporter Dan Phillips after meeting him at a club. Wealthy parents, a distant hotel room, a hurried marriage, and a staged celebration unfold as Cherry navigates love, risk, and a new life with Dan while trying to keep her nuptial secret from her family.
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Germsen
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Sherwood Heights
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