Rail executives clash over Northern Securities plan before ICC
Northwest rail representatives push consolidation under the act while opposing the commission's proposed split of Great Northern and Colorado & Southern from Burlington. Hold en and others argue the plan neglects east west traffic and gateway importance, warning of disrupted coal and interregional routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Althier
Theimaha Hee
Washington
Northwest
Empire Bunder
James J. Hill
Northern Securities Company
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Colorado & Southern Railronda
Commission
Colorado & Southern
Tipley
Harvard
Chicago, Milwaukee & Bt. Taul
Santa Fe
Hite Holden
Purington
Holden
Mir
Holten
Banta Fe
Galveston
Denver
Great Northwest
Ex Ambassdor Sharp Dies at Home in Ohio
Vigra Ohio November 17 William Graves Sharp former ambassador to France died at his home shortly before noon today He was 65 and had been ill for several days Friends say he spent last summer in Europe for health and all of his children were summoned to his bedside yesterday He served as American ambassador to France for five years during World War I resigning about a year after the armistice was signed
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Vigra
William Graves Sharp
France
Ihe
Sharp
Mr. Bharp
Europe
Ove Bharp
Paria
Armis
Harding to Decide On Armour Morris Packer Merger
Washington reports President Harding will make the final government decision on Armour & Co acquiring Morris & Co, a major packer. Secretary Wallace and J Ogden Armour to review after Agriculture experts finish analysis, with no definite decision expected for several days. The administration weighed legal objections under the Packers and Stockyards Act and possible effects on subsidiary firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Armour & Co
Morris & Co
J. Ogden Armour
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Armour & (1
Railway Worker Branded on Checks With Letter "RK
A disrupted and garbled report describes a railway worker branded with the initials RK on checks, connected to an incident involving Sidwart Pinher in an unclear location. The text references Hagerstown and Porting to have been leaders of a group, with political or factional affiliations.
Would Elect President by Direct Vote Debate
In the next Congress a constitutional amendment seeks to abolish the Electoral College and elect the president by direct vote. Senator Norris supports direct election reform while opponents warn of new constitutional challenges.
Abolition of Electoral College urged for direct national vote
Washington reports Senator Norris will push a constitutional amendment in the next Congress to abolish the electoral college. He argues a popular vote would prevent regional majorities from dominating the nation and enable candidates to run with less money. He predicts Borah or Johnson could win in a nationwide tally and notes third parties would struggle to form under current rules.
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George F. Authier
Washington
Miemaha Meo
Henater Norrin
Norrie
Adoptlion
Norris
Beater Norris
Borah
Johnson
Ya Polletta
Norria
Jonson
Senate
French Chamber Grants Premier Confidence Vote
The Chamber of Deputies voted 482 to 71 in confidence for Premier Volncare on the eve of the Lavanne conference. Most cabinet members supported the government, with only minister on the left abstaining. Debate adjourned for a month to allow the premier to focus on the conference.
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Varie
Chamber of Heputies
Volncare
Beth Aiden
Hrig Geen and Hay Hurt in Motor Car Accident
Report describes injuries to Hrig Geen and Hay in a motor car accident. The crash occurred on a local road near New tf Tinie Gee, with details unclear as the OCR produces a garbled account of the event and those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrig. Geen
Aeeklent
Ture
Tinie Gee
Kansas City Officials Pick Kansas Man Secretary
The article reports that city managers chosen a Kansas man as permanent secretary at the Kanene League of Municipalities convention in Lawrence. The selection positions him at the head of the We Maweerre association, marking a key leadership change noted during the event.
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Cyr
Lawrence
Kanene League of Municipalitics
Yeebendar
Huey to Mander Trial at Harlan Unable to Agree
A trial at Harlan ends without verdict as jurors fail to reach agreement on charges involving Roger, Matt, and others. The proceedings center on a gas station incident and subsequent actions.
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Huey
Mander
Harlan
Haered by Hoy Suite Claim of Native Leader’s Heir
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Lee Aveska New t and Le Angee with mentions of Martie Theetee and a wave, suggesting a local obituary or inheritance claim. The readable terms hint at a community event or notice but lack clear names, dates, or places.
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Lee Aveska
Martie
Aerwerd
Sahewe Bey
Sultan of Turkey Flees Capital on British Warship
Sultan Mohammed VI fled Constantinople on a British warship bound for Malta after the Angora assembly voted to try him and his ministers for treason. The sultan insisted he sought protection, not abdication, while Britain weighs its role amid political motives and Allied control measures.
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Sultan
Turkey
Varin
Constantinople
Maltanae
Angora
A. P
Mohammed VI
Malta
Harington
Britiah
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Coal Operators Vote to Adjourn Meeting
UChieigoNovember 17 coal operators in talks with miners adjourned the conference to December at the suggestion of a subcommittee. Operators plan to consult allies on plans for reorganizing coal districts while negotiations continue. The adjournment is tentative and requires a vote by the joint conference.
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Malden
Commerce Commission
Commission
Burlington
Hill
Chicago
Kansas City
Levin
Omaha
Holden
Burington
Northwestern
St. Paul
Soo Inc
Union Pacific Systema
Uchieigo
Bituimineta
Court weighed to decide radio rights dispute
In a preset court hearing in New York, a wealthy radio entrepreneur seeks a ruling over rights to copy another's messaging method for a sending app. The case centers on whether one party can operate a system to deliver messages now contested as proprietary.
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Radio Buns
McWilliatie
Ship With 30 Passengers at Sea Aboard Dietrees
Fragmentary note describes a vessel carrying 30 passengers at sea. Mentions meetings, center gear, reef on felling, and a freighter. Text is garbled with unclear names and actions but centers on a maritime voyage and a voyage incident.
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Lawrel
Dietrees
Woman Poteon Stepert Sane Chege Sev
A reader note describes a woman named Poteon Stepert Sane Chege and an alleged event occurring in a wide area. The text references a grievous incident and the involvement of additional individuals and locations, but the details are obscured by garbled OCR.
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Poteon
Stepert Sane
Deere
Kidnapped Lutheran Mission Worker In Honan Province
American Lutheran mission worker George Olaf Hohn has been kidnapped by bandits in Honan. The bandit army reportedly dominates the province, with dozens of towns sacked and residents forced to flee. Over 300 Americans in the danger zone are alarmed, and other missionaries are believed taken.
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Pekin
A. P
George Olaf Hohn
Lutheran Minsion
Honan
Loller
Hanken
Mr. Holm
Anton Lindeen
Kiner Horg-Breen
Holm
Norway
Mooreton
Hey Yank
Haakow
Escaped Handcuffed Prisoner On Moving Train
A handcuffed prisoner escaped from a moving train according to chaotic fragments. The text mentions authorities pursuing and a potential capture near a station with references to miles and guards, though details are unclear.
Harding Stand on Liquor Unchanged
Washington November 17 President Harding has no change of mind on prohibition. White House officials said no public release would be made of letters to Cortné Roosevelt Robinson and B C Stokes. They asserted prohibition would stay tied to policy as long as Harding’s opinions differ on the matter and politics.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Mire
Cortné Roosevelt Robinson
New York
B. C. Stokes
New Jersey
War Heroes Condemned for Accepting Money
New York November 17 The Army and Navy Liachoen of Valor condemns heroes who accepted public charity funds after battle honors. The resolution denounces the practice as humiliating and a breach of tradition. The group asserts the greatest duties belong to those who refused monetary gifts.
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New York
Army
Tan
Hanging Set for Slayer of Iowa Craver
Early hour execution scheduled for the slayer of Iowa Craver, with authorities naming Clover Newtell to carry out the sentence at Veet Maddens. The public is asked to attend the event at the Lowe, where the process will proceed under orders from the petitioners and local officials.
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Slayer of Iowa
Craver
Ieee
Tiewege
Clover Newtell
Priewe
Lowe
House to Vote on Ship Subsidy November 29
Washington reports a House vote on the ship subsidy bill set for November 29 after a conference reached agreement to allow unlimited floor amendments with a final vote on that date. Senate action and presidential timing remain uncertain as leaders gauge support and timing.
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House
Washington
Plauwe
Congress
Cine
Lasker
The
Shipping Board
Miracle of America Sn
Cillette
Mondell
Campbell
Rules Committee
Merchant Marine
Catopball
Genera
Genera Dlecueelon
Marek T
Senate
Couple Charged With Slaying Neighbors Are Acquitted
A court freed a pair charged in a neighbor’s killing after a trial that raised questions about evidence and motive. The defense argued insufficient proof and the jury delivered a not guilty verdict, ending the case.
Allies threaten Germany over migrant violations and military terms
The council of ambassadors demands Germany meet Versailles treaty conditions after alleged migrant violations. They suspend the military control commission until fuller satisfaction is given and warn against new German arms work while vowing to prevent weapon inventions.
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Parla
Mediu A
All le Powers
Council of Omdindore
Germany
Berlin
Nota
Jnmgervamlon
Pow
Stettin
Council of
Atnhaemadora
Defeat of Churchill Noted in Dundee Election
The Dundee by election saw Winston Spencer Churchill, former colonies secretary, defeated by the prohibitionist candidate FE Scrymgeour. Scrymgeour, known as the Street Corner Orator of Dundee, hailed Churchill’s political lineage and personality amid a wave of surprise results in Britain.
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Churchill
Tle
Dundee
Executions in Dublin for Carrying Guns
Four men James Fisher Peter Cassidy Richard Tully and John Gallney residents of the Free State were executed this morning after a trial by a military court for unlawful possession of revolvers.
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Dublin
James Fisher
Peter Cassidy
Richard Tully
John Gallney
The
Free State
Further Probe of Boseh Magneto Case Announced
Wollington November report says a former alien property commissioner connected asset transfers of the Boseh Magneto Company to an American firm of the same name. A grand jury report found evidence of conspiracy but recommended no new local inquiry after government guidance. Department of Agriculture officials decline comment on possible further proceedings.
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Wollington
Cobe Uy
Oseh Mageto
Goliy
Feteral Arand
Wrand
Cobusmuela
Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma Governor Granted Change of Venue for Trial
A garbled OCR passage notes a change of venue for a trial involving the state governor, with references to Petoshee county and a judge weighing the case. The text is severely corrupted, but indicates a legal proceeding shifting location to another jurisdiction and a court official overseeing the matter.
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Oklahoma
Hungarian Count Weds American Amid Passport Doubts
Fragmentary OCR reads about a Hungarian count marrying an American amid passport complications. The text mentions names like Semen Bae and references to Almerie coneee and Brusett. Details are garbled, but the core event appears to be a cross cultural marriage with travel document issues.
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Helden
Potomine
Mwe
Ierchance
Pointe
Pointe Tike Cincinnati and Other Ohio River Promeings, To St. Louis
Frank
Eastein
Vath
South Teaftie
Ohio
William Braves Sharp
Packer
Armour and Morris Companies
Hagerstown
Herve
Sidwart Pinher
Hagerown
Senglor Ladd
Daletn
Republican Party
Benator la
Macerwin
la Volletta
Ty Benatar Norela
Beta Tee Niele
Ity
Kansas
Woelophone
Lanire
Nev
Kemakata
Akhivear
Golden Horn
London
Bastien Hamid Bey
Turkish Socialist Party
Great Britain
Mohammed I
Stunes
Vrenier Musewlini
Gonar
United States Supreme Court
M. Clemenceau
United States
Lutheran
Priconer
Merwe Kanes
Tome Tree
Jethro
Ussie
Tamualaent
Dee Mestiee
Fey
Selveds
Peokebty
Pain Sect
Vedder
Ted
Kerwhner
Venne
Yan
Hayale
Paseport
Marrs
Amerie Coneee
Brusett
Attra
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