Congress Begins Railroad Probe With Wide Scope
The joint congressional committee opened hearings led by Senator Nels G. Newlands to probe rail transportation, telegraph and telephone networks, and public utilities. Newlands outlined aims including regulation, potential government ownership, and reform of the Interstate Commerce Commission to handle growing regulatory demands amid wartime stress.
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Joint
Congressional Committee
Nels G. Newlands
Nevada
Senate
Auator
Newlands
New Ds
Interstate Force Commission
Compensation Decision Upholds Employee Right to Benefits
Harrisburg workmen’s compensation board ruled intoxication is not a valid defense for an employer and cannot defeat a claim. The decision followed testimony from Tempest company of McKeesport after a referee heard the case, involving Polly Whis of Latrobe whose husband died while employed by the defense firm. In London, a German lens case signals a libel suit involving a tug sinking and a surety company releasing libel actions for relatives of the crew.
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Harrisburg
Tempesch Company
McKeesport
Polly WH S
Latrobe
Defend Company
London
Conn
Tchantman Deutschland
Furmishea Ds
Libel A Scott Company
Remedy Promised as Cure for Bronchitis
Fragmented patient note from Creek WY reports a bronchitis remedy use. The writer says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured bronchitis after a lingering cough and fits, noting relief and a claim of successful treatment.
Sun Room and Porch Addition in Craftsman Style Home
Exterior shown in Craftsman style with sun room and sleeping porch addition. Living room spans the front with a French door connection to the sun room. Room usable year round with ventilating sash options. House measures 26 by 28 feet. main build cost 1000 dollars. Publisher offers Sax ton plan book and interiors for one dollar.
West Virginia election corruption claim sparks legislative session
In Charleston on November 21 the WV Legislature heard a message from the governor alleging bribery intimidation and unlawful voting in the November 7 election. The governor warned conspirators aim to seize executive power by contesting seats removing officials and subverting good government.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Two Children Suffocated in Allentown Gas Incident
In Allentown Pennsylvania on November 21 Lucy seventeen and Bernardo nine children of Mr and Mrs Pominiccx Zambello who arrived from war torn Europe two weeks ago were found dead from asphyxiation possibly after the gas was blown out or turned on again The parents long time residents had worked to establish a home for their children who had stayed with relatives across the Atlantic The girl was described as annually pretty.
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Allentown
Lucy
Bernardo
Pominiccx Zambello
Atlantic
Burglary Epidemic Hits Hagerstown Homes
In Hagerstown on November 21 a surge of robberies left twenty five residences robbed in a week. The spike coincides with a spike in gun sales with over 300 revolvers sold in three days. An attempted burglary targeted St Marys Roman Catholic convent. James Nichols of New York was robbed of 15 dollars by three masked men.
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Hagerstown
Tve
St. Mary's
James Nicho
New York
Proposal for direct presidential election gains traction
A statement from Portland reports that George Chamsorain will introduce at the enacting session a proposed constitutional amendment to elect the president by direct vote of the people. Other briefs note a Wilmington death, a missing West Chester girl case, and assorted items including a Christmas fund note and a bowel health advertisement with prevailing local tone.
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Porland
Ore
Seratee
George
Chamsorain
West Chester
Phi Felphia
Cratch
Agne
Peaterdor
British, French Fortify Fronts as Grandcourt Engagements Lag
London reports HInduh driven from western Grandcourt and failed British assaults between Serre and Beaucourt south of Miramont. Ancre and Somme rivers saw no activity. British counterattacks yielded prisoners and machine guns while French efforts to center St Pierre Vaast wood were repulsed.
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Grandcourt
Serre
Beaucourt
Mirgumont
Ancre
Somme
Tertin
Crown Prince
Rupes
Minin Hed
Miraumont
St. Pierre Vaast Wood
Wilson message ready for congress in May plan
Washington report says President Wilson has nearly completed his annual message and will add final touches today. The outline focuses on domestic matters with items on railroad legislation to address last August’s threatened strike, foreign selling agencies for exporters, conservation bills, anti corrupt practices, and the Porto Rico bill. Governor Yager of Porto Rico plans to press for action on citizenship and independence before Congress recess.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Arthur Yager
White House
Congress
Yager
Rise in British Papers Price Proposed
London delegates at a meeting of representatives from British newspaper proprietors adopted a resolution urging newspapers nationwide to raise prices by a half penny. The proposal aims to standardize a one cent American increase.
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London
Postoffice Robbed Near Punxeutawney
The Mahoning Supply Company store at Walston near Punxeutawney was robbed. Loot totaled 1200 dollars in money and stamps.
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Punxeutawney
Mic
Mahoning Supply Company
Walston
Rentals Raised by Wilkes-Barre Firms After April 1917
Several real estate firms in Wilkes-Barre announce rent increases of ten percent for offices stores and detached residences after April 1917 citing higher taxes and upkeep costs. In Rome Austria gains on Carso front with troops occupying a Tealian trench after an assault on Hill 126 summit.
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Wilkes-Barre
Carso
Rome
Traliens
Carso Front
War Office
Hill 126
Teallan
Miners Union Proposes Pension Plan For Members
A union committee reports favorably on old age pensions for miners and aims to present a formal recommendation at the upcoming convention. The plan calls for a 25 cent monthly tax on 406000 members over five years to fund benefits.
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Indianapel
Stomach Trouble Cure Counts On Local Efforts
An Independence village tale recounts a stomach ailment case where recovery seemed likely after a local therapeutic trial. A patient formerly hospitalised improved markedly after trying Chamberlain's Salve, later described as aiding weight gain and general vitality.
Rumanians Press German Forces on Eastern Front
German war office reports say Romanian front lines progress toward Cumpulung while Romanian troops wear down Austrian and German assault efforts. Fighters clash in Wallachian plain and Dobrudja near the Danube with artillery fire near the Ollina port east of Bistria.
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Merlin
Austro Germay
War Office
Rumenian Front
Cumpulung
Peste
Wallachian
Dobrudja
Danube
Daroas
Ollina
Bistria
Sloan's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Aching Joints
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Ointment and a tendon remedy as fast comfort for rheumatism, neuralgia, and overworked joints. It claims rapid action without rubbing and suggests soothing sore joints. notes for nurses and children’s injuries, with subscription pitch for The News.
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Sloan
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