Freight rate cut eyed to lower living costs nationwide
The 10 percent reduction in freight rates ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission could save about 1 billion dollars a year overall and roughly 10 dollars per person annually. Government experts anticipate immediate business stimulation while railroads weigh court challenges and potential wage and fare adjustments. The move targets July 1 implementation with broad economic impact.
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Herbert W. Walker
United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harding
Department of Justice
aAvelige Congress
Rairoad Kiber Board
Callroad
Physicians Call for Broader Preventive Medicine
Doctors at a convention of the American Medical Association urged stronger public health education and preventive care. They cited high rates of untreated illness, infant death linked to unattended births, and widespread vision and mouth defects among children. Radium and N-ray treatments were noted as offering only temporary relief, with no guarantee of permanent recovery.
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Associated Press
American Amedical Association
United States
W. Rankin
Raleigh
XN. C
Rankin
Forks
Pr. RT. Lee
New York
Presbyterian assembly set for Indianapolis in 1924
The 1923 Associated Press report notes the next year’s General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States will be held in Indianapolis. Commissioners agreed this morning that the assembly opens on the third Tuesday of May and continues for ten days.
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Associated Prese
Tren Weines
Kenera
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Indianapolis
Perfect Partnership Is Broken
Carl E. Akeley and his wife are divorcing, alleging desertion as the key issue. The pair, famed for exploration and outdoor life, married in 1902 and traveled together through Africa and South America. Mrs. Akeley, noted huntswoman, did not accompany him on a recent Africa trip.
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United Preasy
Chicago
Carl E. Akeley
Akeley
Sait
Nimrod
Africa
South America
Airgt
Coal Prices Rise at Mines Amid Strike
Bonded to a nationwide mine strike, coal prices at mines have surged up to 30 percent with some trades doubling. Officials warn consumer costs rise with turnover charges pushing the final price to 13 to 15 dollars per ton. Federal action may follow if operators fail to agree.
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James T. Robert
United
Revs
Hooveser
National War Association
Lte
Mvrmines
Ain
Innas
Indiana Republicans Endorse Harding Platform and Beveridge
The Indiana Republican platform praises the Harding administration and Governor McCray. It lauds the Washington conference and the four power pact as a great move toward ending all war. The document also commends Senators Watson and New and backs A J Beveridge as New's successor.
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Associated Tress
Indianapolis
Ind
Hashing
McCray
Indiana
Careenti
Harding
Watson
New
A. J. Beveridge
Mr. New
Carbon Dioxide Causes Fatal Sewer Tragedy in Milwaukee
Milwaukee officials prepare a probe after five men die in a sewer shaft as chemical tests confirm carbon dioxide as the cause. Engineers from the sewerage commission investigate CO2 buildup while the coroner delays inquest pending the alven firemen’s recovery.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Rommixi Jaton
T. C. Hatton
Sewerage Commission
Henry Grundmann
Alven
Racne
Willing to Take Change in Airplane Challenge
Oklahoma Representative Herrick challenges aviation daredevil feats in Washington to prove himself the only real aerist. He vows to join in a high flight with the brakes of government testing and seeks support from Herbert J. Fahy and others.
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Associated Press
Washington
Decithr
Econgress
Manuel Herrick
Oklahoma
Attorney General Rules Alabama Power Contract Invalid
The attorney general holds that a war department contract with Alabama Power Company regarding ownership of the steam plant at Gorgas Alabama is invalid. The ruling concerns an exclusive purchase option claimed by the company should the government sell the plant to private interests.
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Ayoere Kheshington
Daugherty
House Military Committee
Alabama Power Company
Iwahd
Power Company
Gorgas
Alabame
Hue
War Department
Air Nitrates Corporation of New York
American Cyanamid Company
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Eneril
Mining firms to appeal decision on occupation tax
Attorneys for more than thirty mining corporations prepared an appeal after Judge Johnsen of Salt Lake City ruled the Minnesota occupation tax on iron ore mining valid. The decision halted a temporary injunction against tax collection while cases move to higher courts. The fee, levied at a percent of net profits from iron ore mining, dates back to a 1927 law.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Jadse Tilman Tr
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Taliommeye
Johnson
Chicago Mian Sentenced by French Court
Parip-Charles R. Crine, reeved to hawt Det, condemned by a French military court to twenty years imprisonment. He was seen at a hotel in Chicago and later at Bik heel, declining to discuss the Syrian situation. A traveling companion said Crine plans to work with the United Nations in London and New York.
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Associated Presa
Parip
Charles R. Crine
Bik
Ming
Crane
New York
Aqme Unies
London
Prom Ia
Tan Senate
Missing revolver found in Ward shooting mystery
Sheriff Werner presented two revolvers in Westchester County court, one tied to Clarence Peters and used to threaten before the May 16 Ward killing, and the other belonging to Walter Ward. Authorities said the display clarifies key discrepancies in the case.
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Tay Pobed
Whitt Plains
Ward
Werner
Clarence Peters
Antlor
Walter 8
Warl
Peters
Westchester County
Agia
Hherik ‘Werner
Wood Haulers in Bear Conflict Reported
A fragmented town report describes a bear conflict involving wood haulers near Hibbing Minnesota. The text lists people, places, and odd phrases while detailing tense encounters and actions taken by local crews and officials.
University Budget Debates Expose Student Expenses
A university debate reveals concerns over expenditures not required by the core curriculum. Dean Goodnight argues against restrictions on social events while noting 312,000 in costs and an average 47 dollar student impact per year.
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Ceuurke
Dean Goodnight Bee Deven
Dean
Ramant
Aide Wircenein
Azure University
Panos
Soni Fess
Inquest Opens Into Year Old Death Mystery
Pathologists and officials convene as the inquest into a year old death opens. Relatives of Metaltaers and other residents attend, while no definitive cause is announced as evidence is reviewed and the coroner prepares to hear testimony.
Pitcher Severely Injured in Head Blow During Game
A pitcher was hit on the head by a bat or object during a game between the Rams and Philadelphia. He was rushed to hospital with reports of a concussion and a probable skull fracture. The incident occurred when a Brookism player struck him. medical staff worked to stabilize him as details continued.
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Willa
Habre
Severcely
Philadelphia
Tinokivn
Griffith
Brookism
Lloyd George on German collaboration at the peace conference
The report recounts Prime Minister Lloyd George in the House of Commons criticizing German collaboration and Russia’s role in postwar plans. He argues the Paris peace talks failed and warns against returning to harsher terms, stressing dangers of continued German dependence on Russia.
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Associated Proan
Tamidon
Presler Lloyd George Sali
House of Commons
Driaa
Cenva
Tanga George
Ganga
Mageiy
Che Tito
Port Fement
Dinyd George
Murane
Piasle
Ant Bhhe
Furmer Garman
Russia
Technienyski
Germany
Uespe
Wisconsin National Guard officers under review over moonshine at armory
An efficiency board is investigating Lieutenants Jose James and Alfred Becker of Battery A at Whitefish Bay Wisconsin for failing to halt illegal whisky sales in the armory canteen. The adjutant general, C Holway, indicated they may be dropped if more evidence emerges.
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United Prose
Madison
Jose James
Moldartilte
Wisconsin National Guard
White Fish Bay
Wis
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Adj
Holway
Alfred H. Becker
Adjutant General's Office
State Guard
Menemn
James
Becker
Mmoorahine Wikhold
Shelther Dim
United States Opens Talks on St Lawrence Project
United States signals readiness to negotiate with Canada on St Lawrence development. A May 17 communication from Washington outlines a plan to discuss terms with the Canadian government and mentions a ten week window to advance discussions amid broader geopolitical tensions.
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United States
ST. Lawrence
University Women Labeled Gold Diggers by Male Students
A campus survey at Wiseonetny University in AnAweF To wt Aieatannaire gathered responses from about a thousand male students. The respondents described women as gold diggers, praising traits like domesticity, faith, and cooking as essential for future wives.
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Presa Yndinen
Universite Womenite
Anawef
Lom
Lanka
Convention delegates discuss prohibition measures and enforcement
Milwaukee reports show Anti-Saloon League delegates at a district conference debating federal legislation and enforcement methods. Wheeler outlines proposals including alien deportation and shifting alcohol control, while issues of home brew, warehouses, and coast guard enforcement are debated amid regional planning.
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Milwaukee
Wayne J. Wheeler
Koski
Wheeler
Itn Ptaea
Thay League
Oro
Saleamn Wayne
W. Oc
Tov
Aber Titty
Thonas Niehmann
Chinago
Amine
Me Wheeler
Atatas
Three Mile
Korea
Clara Callivers
Telledifteen
Salt Wheeler
Ce Wisconain
Ainalhe
League Forces
Noted Lawyer Charles B. Pierce Dies at 62
Charles B. Pierce, 62, a prominent attorney in the middle west, died early this morning after an operation. He had practiced law here and in many important cases, earning recognition as a leading legal figure.
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Associated Mess
Janeaville
Charles B. Pierce
Middle West
Iy Omanv -Diyta
Ainga
Songwriter Dies After Popular Hits
A local songwriter known for several popular tunes died after a long career. The obituary notes his influence on contemporary music and his many memorable compositions.
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