Shippers Press U S Railroads Over Freight Rates
The attorney general planned to represent shippers in seeking an investigation into threats and possible railroad freight rate increases. Reports note a proposed 20 to 50 percent rise west of Chicago and similar hikes eastward, tied to wage increases. The Interstate Commerce Commission and railroad firms discuss a nationwide rate rise, with experts calculating wage-based cost impacts.
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Young Man Keen on Shoes Swellnesa Frustration
An excerpt notes a young man’s limited enjoyment with shoe fashion, claiming he cannot sing enough to please himself as prices range from 3.00 to 4.00 dollars and an eye for 92.50 is referenced amid modest sums.
Railroads Face Congress Over Proposed Freight Advances
Congress debates proposed freight advances after a wave of railroad pressure. Shippers seek government restraint with Wickersham and Clapp in talks, while lawyers push for a stay of increases pending Interstate Commerce Commission investigations. Spooner weighs railroad interests in surrounding legislation.
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Train collision kills mother and child in Lancaster
In Lancaster Pennsylvania a Pennsylvania railroad express train struck a wagon fatally injuring a woman and her daughter. A bystander Mrs Lenman was hospitalized with injuries deemed unrecoverable. The event left both victims badly mangled and the car destroyed.
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Flying Tube Kills Man in Chester
Frank D Marshall, forty five, a resident of Marcus Hook, was killed in Chester Pennsylvania when an automobile inner tube was blown from a tire and struck his face. Charles Guyer, chief clerk at Dupont Powder in Wilmington, Delaware, was nearby near Marshall’s home. A loud report preceded the tube strike and Marshall died en route to Chester Hospital. his wife witnessed the tragedy from their front door.
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Woman Dies After Trolley Car Crash in Pennsylvania
A woman named Annie Die mond, sixty, traveling from Annville to the city, was injured on a trolley in Hummelstown and died five minutes later at a doctor's office. The coroner will investigate the incident.
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Young Gould Runs Away From School
Edwin Gould Jr a missing child, travels toward New York to reunite with his grandmother Mrs Bhredy. He left home with 76 cents after a long journey by road from Willimantic to Hartford and beyond, narrating a homesick tale and seeking help at a police station.
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Capture of Bluefields Loyalties Stir Defection Rumor
Reports from Lara May indicate Bluefields capture and detention tied to treachery accusations against Van Reipane. Generals Cass and Lara face pressure as officials dispute loyalties and positions amid ongoing officer detentions.
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Roosevelt Holds Talks With Root on Hague Arbitration
A historic meeting in London May 5 centered on arbitration of the Ni fisheries case at The Hague. Former President Roosevelt and Senator Root discussed a possible visit to Europe and the Pinchet case, outlining administration aims amid expected attendees from New York and Washington.
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