Philadelphia Dealers Seek Full Weight Coal Bill
A Philadelphia retail coal dealers delegation pressed Harrisburg lawmakers to pass a bill requiring full weight coal. William Downing testified that about 300 railroad car weighings in one year showed average shortages of 2 percent, claiming up to 29 million dollars in underweights and urging action against railroads and coal companies collusion.
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Harrisburg
house committees on railroads
Philadelphia Retail Coal Dealers’ association
Willam Downing
Downing Brothers
Philadelphia
Downing
Pennsylvania railroad
Coronation of King George to Outdo Earlier Pageantry
King George and Queen Mary will be crowned in a display of jewels crowns and regal ceremony watched by a global audience. The article lauds royal pomp and notes the horse accompanying the procession as essential for grandeur, surpassing cars in splendor.
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George
England
Gnueen
Mary
glale
Horse
tito
Railroads Charged $4 Per Cent For Reweighing Loss To Dealers
Testimony described railroads overcharging on coal weights with reweighing fees of four dollars each. Mr Downing cited a dealer processing 5000 tons yearly losing about 600 dollars to short weights. A Philadelphia firm reportedly writes off 12000 annually for short weight charges. Downing added his firm last year wrote off 9004 for losses.
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Downing
Philadelpha fim
iia Heny
Retail dealers decline coal price cut on short weight bid
Mr Downing, spokesman for the delegation, said retailers would not reduce coal prices to consumers if the legislature passes the short weight bid, arguing that retailers need full weight for reasonable profit.
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Downing
Mitchell Quits Civic Federation in Mine Workers Case
John Mitchell resigns from the National Civic Federation as required by the United Mine Workers. Seth Low accepts the resignation with compliments, effective March 31 1911, noting Mitchell’s service to industrial peace and his difficult choice between union and federation memberships.
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New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
National Civic Federation
Seth Low
Low
Mitchell
Mr. Low
United Mine Workers of America
miners’ union
miners’ convention
Shein
vauiell
National Clyvie Federation
Mrs Palmer Plans Wholesale Fruit Venture in Florida
Mrs Potter Palmer, Chicago social leader, will operate a wholesale fruit business from a Sarasota tract on the Florida west coast, selecting grapefruit as the leading product. The estate will grow a staple crop requiring less care. Potter Palmer Jr. disputed rumors of canning for the northern market.
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Chicago
Potter Palmer
Florida west coast
Sarasota
Tampa
Potter Palmer, Jr
Motorist Killed by Train in Pottsville Area
William Faust, a prominent resident of At Yon, was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania railroad work train while driving near the allroad tro singles Aubin. The accident occurred as his car crossed the rails on a March 2 incident in Pottsville.
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Pottsville
Williand Faust
At Yon
Aubin
Ruef Returns to Jail After Bail Vacated
Abraham Ruef former San Francisco political boss is back in custody after the state supreme court vacated a rehearing. Superior Judge Lawlor ordered Ruef’s commitment to San Quentin for fourteen years for the tribbing of Supervisor Furey.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
state supreme court
Ruet
San Quentin penitentiary
Furey
Lawlor
Fresh Vege and Tender Meats Ad Calls You In
A brief classified style notice touts fresh vegetables of finest quality and meats that are really tender and juicy. It invites readers to call for more details or purchase.
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ALLEN G. QUYNN
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Thomas W. Slater & Co
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Scoll Bros
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Frederick
J. M
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G.L. BAKING CO
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Lehr Piano
BIRELY’S
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CHICHESTER
American Press Association
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Marvhai Savings Bank
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G. H. Pfeil
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MOTTER BROS. & CO
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