Interstate Commission Seeks Water-Free Rail Mergers
The Interstate Commerce Commission outlined tentative railroad consolidation plans aimed at efficiency and lower costs. Mergers would require a valuation by the commission and the ability to squeeze water from capitalization before consolidation. The plan aims for equal territory and earnings power, with hearings to refine details and potential opposition noted.
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Newberry Cleared of Fraud in Senate Probe Report
The majority Senate committee clears Senator Newberry of corruption charges in Michigan, while the minority argues he was elected by fraud. Both sides agree excessive spending occurred in the Michigan primary, and Ford’s seat is disputed. The report now goes to the Senate for final decision expected in weeks.
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Two Deaths Mark Federal Liquor Probe in Chicago
Federal liquor investigations sweep Chicago as gunmen raid a freight train and police face implied corruption. A woman died during questioning at federal building amid alleged extortion and a suspected whiskey runner killed nearby. Authorities pursued a gang of bandits and a “toy pirate” tied to the case as they sought to halt illegal liquor shipments along the lake shore.
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Thoreday
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Geix
Lake Shore
Spring Awakening in Janesville Area
Janesville Wisconsin reports describe an early spring bloom with apple trees in blossom and berries forming. Warm weather in September has spurred growth in crops and flowers, signaling an unseasonably early agricultural and botanical renewal for the region.
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Janesville
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Rasce
Moon Curb Quotations Fall to 10 Per Gallon
Curb quotations on Moon in Western Wisconsin drop to 10 dollars a gallon from 32 dollars a year ago. Industry stimulation drives the price decline while insiders blame over-prediction in the market.
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Wisconsin
Bar Provisions Of Severson Law Held Legal
Madison Wis Judge Ray Stevens dismissed Lugo 31b Milwaukee saloonkeeper's complaint against Severson prohibition enforcement law upholding licensing and regulation as valid police power uses. The ruling allows the law to stand but bars may be altered only to allow unobstructed view from outside. drug stores may fall under provisions.
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Ray Stevens
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Republicans Push New Ggloture Rule In Senate
Washington D C Republicans renew bid for a new cloture rule to curb filibuster and curb obstructive debate. Notable backers include Senator Lodge of Massachusetts and Senator Townsend of Wisconsin while opponents cite minority delay and power concerns.
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Milwaukee men sell interest in Eastern Shipbuilding plants
Milwaukee men announce sale of control of the Balmory Drydorks and Sh puny to Trethichen Steel Corporation. Securities official Clement C. Smith, chairman, says directors authorized the ematiate deal with George S. Millec. Transfer valued between 2500 and 8 million dollars, details not yet received. Smith had been Milwaukee company president since July 22 of this year.
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Trethichen Steel Corporation
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Ton
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Slissankee
Arbuckle Freed On Ball After Court Decision
In San Francisco state attorney scores the court ruling freeing Fally Arbuckle on bond after a preliminary hearing for manslaughter in the death of Virginia Tappe. The district attorney says if Arbuckle were unknown a murder charge would be pressed and indicates plans to proceed with parallel complaints. The case draws sharp criticism from Brady as Arbuckle were released on $5,000 bail and ordered to appear again October 4.
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Andars
Offer Big Reward For Capture Of Six Railway Bandits
Oklahoma Civilian region reports a telegram from Postmaster General Hayes authorizing a $30,000 reward for the capture of six bandits who robbed a Santa Fe train near here Wednesday night. Each participant in the robbery stands to receive $5,000. The holdup occurred on train No. 6, and a small car was taken. The post office notes the reward is payable to those aiding in the arrest.
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Oklahoma
CIV
Okla
Hayes
Santa Fe
Hinman Named Head of Local Examiner Company
In CTICACO the election of Groree FH marks Hinman as president of the Examiner company. He succeeds Roy D. Koehn who resigned from the post, ending Koehn's tenure.
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Groree FH
Hinnan
Ti Tiness
Chivage Feria 4
Wis
Roy D. Koehn
Queens of the Rum Runners Haunt La Crosse Mystery
A Titian-haired woman dubbed queen of the rum runners eludes authorities as a Secured Marmon touring car load of alcohol sits for auction October 1. Local stories link her to bootlegging networks, but her identity remains a mystery amid ongoing investigations and rumors of her southern accent and Kentucky ancestry.
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LA Crosse
TATE
Lis
Rhodes Scholars From La Crosse Prepare For Oxford
Two La Crosse boys and Rhodes scholars, former La Crosse High School students, visited the city en route to Oxford. KW Laymad of William Larman’s circle will sail for England on October 4 after earning a Wyoming district scholarship. Edward Ford, son of Edward G Ford, formerly of La Crosse, is bound for Oxford after graduating Whitman College and receiving the Rhodes scholarship for Washington Oregon Idaho. The Ford trip was planned for Weiser.
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Auto Backfire Fire Devastates Milwaukee Plant
Flames ripped through the $4,000,000 Amfrican Leather plant in Milwaukee after a car backfire sparked a blaze near the riverbank. Twelve engine companies and three fire boats battled the inferno. twenty-six firefighters were injured, with one in danger of death as losses rise toward a new high since 1892.
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Mrs Johnson Testifies On Night Of Murder
Mrs John A Johnson wife of Angie Lepberger testified in Madison Wisconsin that her husband could not have commit ted the crime as he was home almost all night. The hearing drew a large attentive audience at Ames with Curt Commissioner Silth often forced to restore order. Dozens of witnesses are being called to recount events from ten years ago being aired in detail.
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Pilcher Named G A R Commander at 55th Encampment
Indianapolis report states Louis F. Pilcher of Brooklyn New York was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the fifty fifth annual encampment. He succeeds William A. Ketcham of Indianapolis, Pilcher serves as post commander of the Department of New York.
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Ind
Louis F. Pilcher
Brooklyn
Grand Amur of the Republic
William A. Ketcham
Pilcher
Department of New York
Cruiser Christen Ed at Cramp Shipyard Philadelphia
SRUISER CHRISTENED PHILADELPALA. Pa The light geout cruiser ktelmond launcher at the Cramp shipyard here at noe Thursday. & sponsor was 3 Elizabeth 8. Scott of Richmond.
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Richmond
Wanderer to Hang Springfield Friday
Governor Suall Las accepted the pardon board recommendation, but it was a rejection of clemency. The case involves Springfield and Wan dover with St-Carl Wan dover cited as the location and Friday as the execution day.
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Wandover
Wil Bang
Suall Las
Pardon Board
Irish peace talks invite Sinn Fein leaders to London
Dublin reports Premier Lloyd George invited Sinn Fein figures to a conference in London on October 11 to discuss Ireland's status within the empire. De Valera and Arthur Griffith oppose recognition of an independent Ireland before talks. The Irish cabinet plans to draft a reply for Friday submission to Dail Eireann.
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