Wabash President Differes With President On Rates
Senate hearing on interstate commerce summoned railroad leaders led by Joseph Ramsey Jr of the Wabash to oppose rate fixing. Ramsey warned a federal commission could destabilize 225000 miles of rail lines, $2 billion annual earnings, and 15 million employees, urging private rivals and state mechanisms preserve competitive rates.
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Washington
Elkins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
United States Steel Corporation
Fairmont Coal Company
Pittsburg Coal Company
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Wabash Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ramsey
New York
A. C. Smith
Omaha
Neb
Iowa
James G. Leavitt
H. G. Brown
Sioux City
Ramsey Declares On Rates With Rail and Water Lines
Senator Dolliver pressed why a uniform rate for roads was not agreed. Ramsey cited trans Missouri case limits but admitted railroad men meet on rates. He noted Wabash stockholding in American Refrigerator Transit and denied preference on Gould lines. Rates on products and steamships were said equal.
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Dolliver
Ramsey
Wabash
American Refrigerator Transit Company
Gould Lines
Fire threat repeats at Fair Grounds racing stables
In St Louis on May 11 authorities report a new arson attempt at the Fair Grounds association racing stables after six horses perished last Friday. A cloth ball soaked in oil was found in the stall of filly New Mown Hay, and the gate to the nearest alarm gate was locked requiring force to breach. An armed patrol guards the premises.
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St. Louis
Fair Grounds Association
C. E. Darnell
Stabies
Woman Takes Her Own Life In Englewood Insanity Hit
Mrs. Benjamin Strong Jr., wife of the Bankers' Trust secretary, shot herself in Englewood New Jersey during a suspected temporary insanity episode. Born in Cincinnati to John Le Boutillier she had suffered nervous exhaustion since childbirth six months earlier.
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Englewood, N. J
Benjamin Strong, Jr
Bankers’ Trust Company
New York City
John le Boutillier
New York
Cincinnati
Strong
Elgin Woman's Club Elects Mary W. Sherman President
At the Elgin Women's Club annual meeting Mrs. Mary W. Sherman was elected president. New officers include First Vice President Mrs. John 8 Wilcox, Second Vice President Mrs. Geo. Chisholm, Third Vice President Mrs. R. N. Botsford, Recording Secretary Mrs. E. F. Kelsey, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. F. A. Copeland, Federation Secretary Mrs. E. F. Foote, Historian Mrs. Nordahl, Treasurer Mrs. F. V. Allen, Hospital Board Chair Mrs. Joseph Higgins. Retiring President Mrs. R. D. Hollenbeak received thanks for her service.
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Elgin
Mary W. Sherman
Elgin Woman’s Club
John 8. Wilcox
Geo. Chisholm
R. N. Botsford
E. F. Kelsey
F. A. Copeland
Federation
E. F. Foote
Nordahl
F. V. Allen
Joseph Higgins
R. D. Hollenbeak
Tribune Affirms Standing as La Crosse’s Only Local Newspaper
The Tribune asserts its unique role as the sole newspaper serving Greater La Crosse, emphasizing local coverage and community focus.
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the Tribune
Greater la Crosse
la Crosse
Wanted to Rent Deskroom in Quire 231 Main Street
Classified notice seeking a desk space in quire 231 Main Street. Includes ad for financial services and loan of money against valuables such as diamonds and watches. References Stevens at 10 Main Street.
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Main Street
Stevens
S10
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