Warfield plan offers railroads six percent fixed return
Luther H. Walter testifies before the Interstate Commerce Committee detailing the Warfield plan to fix a six percent return on railroads capital. The proposal would allocate surplus after the fixed return to employees and the public, with regional commissions to settle wage disputes and federal authority issuing securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
Luther H. Walter
National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities
Pub
Lic
Walter
Federal
Transportation Board
Secretary of Transportation
Interstate Commercce Commission
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commissions
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association
Five Years of Suffering Ended by Pinkham Remedy
Key West Florida woman Mrs J M Camus describes five years of irregularities and back pains. After trying various medicines she found Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound best, enabling her to resume housework. The ad claims many women suffer similar sex-specific ailments and may be helped by Pinkham's product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. M. Camus
Caroline St
Florida
Soldiers protest monarchy in Austria rally
Reports from Vienna state Austrian armed forces protested attempts to crown a monarchy. Soldiers demonstrated before the parliament building urging retention of a republican government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Vienna
Austria
Funeral summary of Andrew Carnegie at Shadow Brook Lenox
The Lenox service for Andrew Carnegie was simple and brief at Shadow Brook with Mrs Carnegie and daughter present. Notables including Charles Schwab, Robert Franks, and Elihu Root Jr attended, as did household staff, clergy, and a small choir, with interment planned at Sleepy Hollow after a New York Central train trip.
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Lenox
Mass
Andrew Carnegie
Shadow Brook
Berkshires
Presbyterian Church
William Pierson Herril
Brick Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue
New York
Camegies
Camegie
Merrill
Benson N. Fyman
Lenox Congregational Church
Carnegie
Hillsdale
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
Tarrytown
Sleepy Hollow
Mr. Carnegie
Shadowbrook
Lake Mahkeenac
Dunfermline
Scotland
Charles M. Schwab
Carnegie Steel Co
Robert A. Franks
Iron Master
Carnegie Corporation
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teachings
Frederick H. Lynch
Carnegie Peace Foundation
Pans
Oliver Ricketson
Henry Phipps
Howard
R. S. Woodward
Carnegie Institution
Washington
Elihu Root, Jr
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
James C. Greenway
Arthur A. Hammerschlag
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburgh
Clarence Dickinson
Rose Bryant
Marie Stoddardt
Frank Croxton
Grant Kimball
Mr. Wyman
Ile
Dr. Mérrill
Garden Hose On Strike Pickets In Belleville Bustle
In Belleville, three pickets armed with sunshades faced a hose attack from Mrs. Hannah Ehret as garden hose sprayed the pair while they patrolled the Ehret home during a strike. Picketing had earlier driven Elsie Blum to live with Ehret after union pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Belleville
Hannah Ehret
East Main Street
Elsie Blum
John Blum
Stakers
Ehret
Helen Coffey
Viola Ehret
Josephina Treager
Grain And Provision Prices Take Tumble
In Chicago on August 15 grain and provision prices plunged with corn dropping 8 3/4 cents from prior levels to about 1.83 a bushel. The declines were linked to food road seizures and broader wartime efforts against the high cost of living. Other grains and supplies also fell amid the market-wide retreat.
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Chicago
September Delivery and Park Prices Fall in Market Volume
September delivery and park prices drop to 3.35 a barrel and 44. Heavy selling to unload holdings dominated the day with the lowest prices near session end. Hog futures led weakness as country supplies remained ample. Corn offerings were more liberal than in recent weeks amid broader price fixes in England.
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England
Robbers Wearing Police Garb Hold Up St Louis Homes
Three men in an automobile, posing as policemen, robbed roomers at two St. Louis houses. At 622 North Garrison Avenue, they forced entry, searched rooms, and took $89 from Alex Fetzloff after ordering him to bed. Earlier they held Dollie Burke at 3036 Locust Street and stole $10.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Margaret Farrell
North Garrison Avenue
Hazel Miller
Locust Street
Farrell
Dollie Burke
Garrison Avenue
Francis Warns Against Radical Class Rule in Russia
In New York on August 4, Ambassador David R. Francis described Bolshevik tyranny as horrific and warned against radical policies at the Ac.. club. He urged restraint and critique of radical elements shaping policy toward Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Russia
David R. Francis
Unloaded Grenades Danger, Baker Says
New York August 15. District Attorney Swann asks Secretary Baker to help curb sale of unloaded hand grenades as war souvenirs. He says empty grenades can be easily repurposed into bombs and pose a danger to the community, potentially violating state anti bomb statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baker
Swann
Atorney
Famous Actress Praises Derwille Skin Beautifier
New York actress Miss Ethel Clayton claims Derwille reveals peachy cheeks and velvety skin after first use, with continued results. Beauty expert Edna Wilder endorses the product, urging a mirror check after initial application. Sellers guarantee refunds through department stores and druggists.
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New York
Ethel Clayton
Paramount
Derwillo
Fuo
Mac Edna Wilder
Misa Clayton
Clayton
Derwille
Ttig
Miller and Arthur
Hotdbrefer Bros.Adv
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