Inter state Commerce Commission seeks broader railroad control
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission urges Congress to grant wider powers over railroad consolidations, acquisitions of control, mergers, and groupings. The 1927 fiscal year notes include securities approved totaling 1.157 billion dollars and progress toward finalizing railroad valuation by mid 1928. The commission highlights efficiency gains and safety improvements amid reduced employment and rising compensation since 1916, with rail fatalities and grade crossing deaths also tracked.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Peace Doves to Fly Rome to Liege Anniversary Flight
A Rome to Liege carrier pigeon flight is planned next summer to mark ten years since Belgium’s liberation. The Italian Colombophile Association will arrange reception for Liege-bred birds and release them northward bearing messages from Mussolini and the Italian royal family to the King and Queen of Belgium.
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Liege
Belgium
Asa
Mussolini
Joe
Cattle Brands and the Art of the Southwest Escutcheon
Kansas City AP describes cattle brands as coats of arms of Tainchers in the Southwest. Brands prove identity, endure changes, and are protected by law. many date to trail eras, with some handed down father to son. The University of Texas recently recognized the brand’s artistic niche in western lore.
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Texas
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Fire Association
Father Io Son
University of ‘Texas
Green suits rule in Paris academy honor system
In Paris the Academy of Inscriptions grants honorary membership allowing rulers to wear green suits. Historically only Don Pedro II of Brazil wore the privilege, while modern kings of Italy Belgium Spain and France have not emulated him.
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Academy of Inscriptions
Italy
Belgium
Spain
France
Iuperior
Brazil
Don Iro
Six 8 jeepers at City Jail.
Six individuals are reported to be in custody at City Jail amid a shelter dispute described as tense with unclear details. Local law enforcement declined further comment as investigators review the incident and await additional statements from involved parties.
Skin Eruptions Helped By S S S Blood Remedy
Physicians link pimples boils and eruptions to abnormal blood. testimonial from Mrs J W Barkex of Cincinnati asserts S S S cleared skin reduced itching and boosted energy. The ad claims S S S nourishes blood and builds corpuscles, with two sizes available at drugstores.
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J. W. Barkesx
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