Railroad rivals calm each other giving in
Rival groups for control of the New York Central Railroad deny seeking a compromise. Robert R. Young and Central President William White clash over a minority representation on the board. Texas stockholders allied with Young hold 1.2 million shares, while McCloy’s Chase bank trust votes prevent cross-directorates.
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New York
New York Central
Robert R. Young
Central
William White
Young
National Press Club
Washington
White
Texas
Bob Young
Texas Friends
Young Group
Central Board of Directors
Allan P. Kirby
Agriculture department staff play baseball with courtesy
Washington reports that Agriculture Department employees are tested on telephone courtesy using baseball jargon. Staff score themselves on politeness and efficiency, with points determining status from big leaguer to benched, including prompts to answer promptly, identify callers, and refer to the right person.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Doakes
Yankee Stadium
Motel Will Appeal Damages Decision
Oklahoma City attorneys said they will seek a new district court jury trial to determine damages for a highway right of way taken by Oklahoma County. A jury awarded Rail Fence Tourist Court 5589 after hearing value estimates from 3500 to 50000. The land was taken for the four lane highway from Oklahoma City to Norman. The R E L Finley family owns the tourist court.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County
Norman
R. E. L. Finley
Spreckels and sixth wife sign property settlement
Sugar heir Adolph B Spreckels and his 22 year old sixth wife Judith Powell signed a property settlement. He will obtain an uncontested divorce and give her 5000 when the decree is granted. She keeps her wedding gifts including a mink coat. The agreement followed Spreckels reporting injuries days earlier with his arm in a sling.
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Los Angeles
Adolph B. Spreckels
Judith Powell
Wien
Els
Satterenanse
Spreckels
Jaywalker’s Temper Leads to New Court Charge
Mrs Eu phrazer Ball of Indianapolis received a jaywalking ticket yesterday. In anger she tore the ticket and scattered debris across the street. She is due in Municipal Court today on charges of jaywalking and throwing debris.
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Indianapolis
Euphrazer Ball
Arson Charges Against Miss Ku Chil Sam Reported
Arson charges are filed today against Miss Ku Chil Sam who allegedly overturned a lamp and burned her home. The claim notes Miss Ku is listed as 3 years old.
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Hinds
Miss Ku Chil Sam
Miss Ku
City Council Renames North College Road at Burr Request
The city council, acting on a request by W. H. Burr, changed the name of the road to North College road, updating local signage and records.
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W. H. Burr
North College Road
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Goodyear
Eiseman
Koehler
Southwest Oklahoma
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S 33 Auto Service
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Penney’s
G. E
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M. W. Gilbert
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