Railroads face shift as motor trucks take on local freight
Elisha Lee of the Pennsylvania System outlines a new split in rail and motor freight roles. He argues trucks should handle local, short distance shipments while railroads cover mass, long haul flow. The Pennsylvania system reports rapid expansion of trucking in suburban routes around Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, with 12 months of growth and plans to extend further.
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New York
Elisha Lee
Pennsylvania
Lee
Railroa
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Maryland
Philadelphia Wilmington
Lncal
Trains and Trucks Improve Shipping Routes According to Shippers
A report notes the continuity of rail and truck service between stations. Trucks are now deemed capable of handling added duties and faster, wider service without altering the core arrangement, enhancing shipments for shippers.
Deer Herds Through Britain Show Deep Pedigree History
A historical survey traces Britain's private deer herds across 400 years. Notable estates include Deen Park Peterborough and Lord Hastings, with mingled bloodlines and royal connections noted in regis records. Public interest items include a student recital by Miss Stevens and a preliminary hearing involving Infrey and RK, with court activity continuing into the night.
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Great Britain
Dee
Deen Park
Peterborough
Pert
Clifford
Pioneer Mothers and Daughters Marry in Coffeyville
A Coffeyville ceremony united several families as Thelma Han, Kansas Kartis, Benedict, and others joined in marriage. The event occurred in Tulsa with Judge Hawes officiating during morning rites. The couples included members linked to local pioneers and residents.
Warned Against Agent and Local Crime Reports
Police warn of a man posing as a Tanners Shoe Manufacturing Co agent in Sioux Falls and surrounding territory, collecting cash for samples. Also reported: banker George J. Jonas shot during a bank robbery pursuit in Carney Oklahoma, and a record hog shipment in Chicago. Dentistry notes on school dental inspections and public health ties follow.
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Douglas
Tanners Shoe Manufacturing Co
Boston
Sioux Falls
S. D
Hareis
Chief of Police
New Collar Ad Urges Respect for Self-Respecting People
A terse advertising line calls for universal respect for those who hold themselves in esteem. The message underscores manners and social conduct in public life.
Russian Exiles Aim for Durable Place in France
Paris reports say more than 900000 Russians in France have become exiles without a homeland or protector after France recognized the Moscow Soviet. Leaders Maklakov and wife warn of uncertain political change while parties propose solutions including emigration, naturalization, or passports from other countries.
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Paris
Associates Press
France
Madame Maklakay
Ged
Secon
Tbis
Germany TIPS Street Car Men in Effort to Stabilize Fares
Germans tip street and bus conductors again as finances stabilize. Passengers give five pfennigs on fares of fifteen or twenty pfennigs, with the conductor sharing with the motorman. Conductors earn about 25 to 30 dollars monthly, depending on service length.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Students' Cir Is Stripped by Thieves Report
Police headquarters received a report that two cars belonging to students living at 1004 West Fourth Street were stripped of accessories. Thieves have been stealing tires from their cars for two months. Bank Seeks New Trial in Watkins National Bank v Rockluna Case.
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Cir
West
Fourth Street
Drumm Bound Over on Bank Loan Charge in Wichita
Former American State bank cashier Phil Drumm was bound over to district court on charges of borrowing bank funds with false securities. Bond fixed at $1,000. Roy Ward family from Colorado Springs has moved to Lawrence to stay with Ralph Ward at the Ward Flower Shop. A Ward son recently graduated high school in Colorado Springs and will enter Kansas University next fall.
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Drumm
Wichita
Kan
Phil Drumm
American State Bank
Roy Ward
Twoildren
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lawrence
Ward
Ralph Ward
Colorado’ Springs
K. U
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