Uniform demurrage rules agreed by rail commissions
Washington reports a national set of demurrage rules to standardize charges and curb discrimination against smaller shippers. The code, led by Franklin Lane, applies to private cars, grants 48 hours free time, and requires charges after that, with monthly credit for time saved, aiming to end rebates and warehousing abuse across two hundred thousand miles of rail.
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Washington
United States
Inter- Stite
Franklin K. Lane
California
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Association of Railway Commissions
Lane
Pittsburg
Chicago considers new telephone meter to record calls
Chicago officials say they have developed a meter to replace token boxes, allowing individuals to see their total calls at their own station without interrupting service. The device would not require central office wiring changes and could be used on business lines with minimal disruption.
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Chicago
A Human Grotesque Lionheaded Man in Ohio Hospital
Charles Meyers a 22 year old Cincinnati shoemaker sits in the city hospital as his head slowly reshapes into a lionlike caput. Doctors call the leoniasis aesind a rare disease with only a few cases on record and warn Meyers may go insane or die soon.
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Cincinnati
Charles Meyers
Medical Association
Meyers
Philadelphia Club Seeks New Manager in Shakeup
Philadelphia owners reportedly pursued Fred Like, last season's manager of the Boston American League club, as their top candidate to replace incumbent William Murray. Talks hinge on securing John Kling, former Chicago catcher, who is currently banned by the baseball commission. Fogel remains president as Elliott and Conway advance to Morrie Scheck’s secretary post.
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Philadelphia
Fred Like
Beston
William Murray
Lake
John Kling
Chicago
Basepall Commission
Fogel
Elliott
Conway
Tiake Cour
Morrie Scheck
Self Defense Art Movement Aims at International Championship
A London based Sporting Sale reports on a proposed international self defense federation. The plan seeks joint leadership by Britain the United States and Australia to establish internal championship rules weights and trophies. Lord Lonary is suggested as president of the governing board.
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London
Proman
Om International A
Greaedtritain
United States
Australia
Holts Apa
Preognive Chang Lone
I. Ie
Lord ‘Lonary
Ward denies bid for National Baseball League presidency
New York reports that John M. Ward, often named as a candidate for NBL president, states in an interview he is not seeking the position or to replace Charles W. Murphy or any other magnate. He adds he is not trying to force anyone out of a post or seek a job that belongs to someone else.
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New York
Johnn M. Ward
Charles W. Murphy
Eh. Cage
Ward
Foley's Honley and Tar throat and lung remedy alert
Ad copy promotes Foley's Honley and Tar for cough relief congestion and expelling phlegm after exposure or when cold symptoms begin. Describes mild laxative effect and urges refusing substitutes by Koeppen Bros.
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Foley
Koeppen
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