Improvement in Transportation Boosts Business Prospects
The railroad system's postwar recovery is detailed with figures on freight car movements, average tonnage per car, and total tons moved, highlighting reduced shortages, fewer idle locomotives, and rising car returns. Analysts warn that improved transport can revive business, with impact on credit, inventory, prices, and foreign trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trulic
Association of Railway Executives
Guaranty Tenet Company
New York
Geveral
J. Z. Pulleyn
Tgrant Industrial Savings Bank
American Bankers’ Association
Lovers quarrel ends in death for girl at Milau
Alice Brigger, 17, died in a Milawaukee hospital Wednesday morning after taking poison, believed to stem from a lovers quarrel. She reportedly argued with her sweetheart Monday night and appeared ill on Tuesday. she was found unconscious in the bathroom at home that night.
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Milawauked
Wis
Alice Brixger
Quirrel
Syur Vevetah
Siden
Melaccely
Sail
Milk prices tumble in La Crosse city
Local milk prices fall as feed costs drop. Public stations now sell milk at 10 cents per quart while several grocers cut prices one to four cents per quart. Retailers cite lower wholesale prices and stronger dairy farm competition as drivers of the reductions.
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la Crosse
Dubs Mulder
Rose Street
O. BH. McInnes
G. Mulder
Economy
South Fifth Street
Smele
South Fourth Street
la Vwaque
Main Street
Oertel
Ton
Shelby
Herman Keppel
South Salem Road
Oscar Kramer
Mermon Coylee Ronil
Fatigued Cardinal Gibbons Illness Denied by Doctor
Baltimore report says a nurse visited Cardinal Gibbons at Robert T. Shriver's Union Hills home for ten days. The cardinal’s physician denies serious illness, citing fatigue from overtaxed strength and age-related weakness.
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Baltimore
Gibbons
Robert T. Shriver
Union Hills
Ted
Veterans Ask Amnesty for Political Prisoners
A World War Veterans committee from St Paul Minnesota arrived in Washington to present resolutions calling for an honesty proclamation and amnesty for all persons jailed under espionage detentions. They planned to visit the White House and meet Attorney General to press their case.
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Washington
World War Veterans
St. Paul
Minn
White] House
Geni Talaer
Nobody Home In La Crosse Hears Prize Money Pledge
The piece notes a June event as townspeople of La Crosse prepare to award twelve hundred fifty dollars in prizes to expert farmers from the state Minnesota and northern regions for corn wineut and other crops. It warns against opposing majorities and hints at community watchfulness during downtown activities.
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la Crosse
Minnesota
LA Grosse
Morganthau Named Mediator for Armenians
Henry Morganthau of New York former ambassador to Turkey has been chosen by President Wilson to act as the president's personal representative in mediating between Armenians and Turkish nationalists. He conferred with Acting Secretary Davis at the state department and received final instructions. official announcement awaits League of Nations response on procedure. Morganthau will base work on U.S. and allied powers principles and a moral framework agreed with the League.
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Henry Morganthau
Atvéron
Associated Press
New York
Turkey
Wilson
Morganthan
Davis
State Department
League of Nations
Morgathans
Sinn Fein Leader to Confer With Imprisoned Chief
London dispatch reports Sinn Fein leader to confer with imprisoned chief Arthur Griffith and Eamon De Valera about pursuing a truce in Ireland. Premier replies allow Griffith access while communications with De Valera remain limited. Cork mayor urges Irish American relief fundraising via Red Cross channels. bishop of Cork shot by armed men in Dublin.
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London
Floyd George
Michie O'Vlanagan
Sinn Frnn
Pammom de Valera
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Mein
Ireland
Pather O'Flanagan
de Valera
O'Calaghan
Dammstiway
Jury Deadlock After Second Hearing in Gambling Case
In a tense courtroom jurors again failed to agree on Mike Frances gambling case. Sam Frances was dismissed after testimony placing him in Chicago at arrest time. Mike Frances pleaded guilty via attorney Arthur Holmes and was fined one dollar plus costs totaling 8.60.
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Mike Frances
Dudge
Arthur Holmes
Frances
Ony Dolar
Trouble Predicted Between Romania and Soviet Russia
Reports from Ukraine forecast tension between Romania and Soviet Russia over Bessarabia. Advisories warn Romania is taking steps signaling possible war readiness against Russia, reflecting heightened regional dispute and concern of conflict.
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Vienna
Rumania
Ukainia
Russia
Bessarar bin
League Favored Armament Limits and Mandates Debate
The League of Nations assembly backed a two year armament limit among powers and debated mandates amid council delays. Austria was elected to the League Council, Belgium Brazil Spain and China named as other council members, while Britain’s 1917 mission to the United States pressured US shipping policies with Denman testifying about British influence and his resignation.
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C. J. Doherty
Canada
Dr. Nansen
Norway
Council of the League
Supreme Allied Council
Letene
Geneva
Associated Press
Austria
Seem
League of Nations
Assembly of the League
Begium
Brazil
Spain
China
Council of the
Ciyma
Greece
Fashington
United States
Shipping Board
William Denman
San Francisco
Special House
Deaman
New York
Sh Anny Guruire
Fear for Safety of Men Adrift in Balloon
Fear is expressed for the safety of the three aboard a rival balloon that left Rockaway Point for Canada Monday after reports of a crash near Fork Mountain Wells. The crew, led by Walter Hinton, includes Lieuts S A Farrell and A te Kloor, all experienced navigators, with word still missing.
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New Yord
Rockaway Point
Canada
Fork Mountain
Wells Still
Zieut
Walter Hinton
Lieuts
S. A. Farrell
A. Te
Kloor
Armenian Relief Talk Seeks Aid for Despairing People
Elizabeth Kelly told a chamber audience of ongoing Armenian suffering under Turkish destruction. She described relief work by American committees, including orphanages, cloth and industrial plants, soup kitchens, and schools aided by American aid. She warned of daily massacres and fear, while praising Armenians as thrift and deserving of support.
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Newr
Elizabeth Kelly
Aremenia
Can Moree
Armenia
Miss Kelly
Kelly
Washington Relics Sold From Relative's Collection in Philadelphia
Washington relics from the estate of Mr David Stuert, a kinsman of George Washington, were sold at auction in Philadelphia. The Mount Vernon Association bought a miniature portrait of Washington for 9600 dollars, and also acquired Washington's field telescope for 4000 dollars. Two mahogany chairs from his dining room sold for 1106 and 700 dollars. Washington's shaving outfit with razors and accessories went to an anonymous buyer in New York for 1950 dollars.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Adelphia
George Washingtim
Martha Washington
Charles Peale
Xdount Vernon
David Stuert
Teather
Case
York
Plan To Keep Alive National Union Of The Equity Society
Madison Wis The national union of the American Society of Equity aims to keep a skeleton national body alive to later expand in other states while Wisconsin locals resist ceding control The convention opened with a financial report by Wisconsin State President B H Poml ene and proposed constitutional changes would push dues to the national and raise the national share Several candidates and a former state and national president attended signaling ongoing factional strength discussions continue through the day with an election planned and strategic alignments forming
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Aladison
Wis
American Society of Equity
Wisconsin
Themedi Yes
Acésion
Cal
W Consin
BH. C. Pomlene
National Union
Walker Poster
Milwaukee
Frank Tilly
Ontigimie County
Z. M. Tittemore
Weather summary for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and La Crosse region
Forecast notes fair to night and Thursday with little temperature change. Wisconsin cloudy tonight then fair Thursday with little change. Minnesota fair tonight and Thursday with slightly warmer Thursday northwest portion. Iowa fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change.
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Par la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnésota
Jowa
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Wition
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GALL
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National Union OF the Equity Society
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