Term rates revised in intermountain freight plan
The Interstate Commerce Commission proposed sweeping realignment of freight tariffs between East and West in the intermountain case. It calls for abolition of low coast-to-coast preferential rates and shifts to tie intermediate points to eastern rates, aiming to offset war-related water traffic losses. The plan envisions two routes to change: higher through rates to Pacific ports or realignment of intermediate-point rates, with adjustments ready for Panama Canal reentry.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Transcontinental Railways
Pacific
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
Middle West
Missouri River
Reno
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Commission
Arizona
New Mexico
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
California
Oregon
Panama Canal
Fiery Colorado couple wed atop 200-foot smokestack
With nearly the whole town watching, Bessie Norton and Joseph Bowling of Florence Colorado were married recently on a smokestack about 200 feet high.
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Bessie Norton
Joseph Bowling
Florence
Colo
Now Free From Pain
Buffalo woman describes relief from years of back and side pain after two weeks on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved health to the remedy and urges others to consult Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co for information and testimonials.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkkham
B.B. Zielinska
Waltz Ave
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pink
Hoover asserts Belgium relief is a national duty for America
New York dispatch reports Herbert Hoover declaring no war can excuse the United States from continuing Belgian relief. He plans to travel to Europe to coordinate with Belgian and Dutch collaborators, with funds and staff to be allocated by national effort. He notes 2.5 million of 10 million wards are fully destitute and 100,000 Belgian children are being cared for.
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Hoover
America
New York
Belgium
Herbert ©. Hoover
Commission For Relief
Europe
Itou Ver
Paris
London
Rotterdam
Seniu
United States
Germany
France
Great Britain
England
Double Auto Fees to Raise Millions in Illinois Roads Plan
At a Springfield meeting of the Illinois Highway Improvement Association the plan to boost automobile license fees by 50 percent, with another 50 percent in 1920, was endorsed to fund a $60.6 million bond issue for state aid roads. If enacted and approved, the scheme would raise about $145 million toward interest and principal, plus a $63 million surplus for highway building and federal funds. Governor Lowden opposed taxing the general taxpayer. convict labor would be used on highways. officials including William G. Edens and L. L. Bover were named to promote the measure, with a hearing set for March 21.
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Springfield
Til
Inois
Hiineis Highway Improvement Association
General Assembly
Illinois
Lowden
William G. Edens
Chicago
MARRIES STRANGER TO INSURE ESTATE TITLE
Dr Gilbert Willis of Bombay tells a tale that Miss Philpa Hartley of New York married John Colfax of Chicago she had never met to insure the title to the Bombay estate of Carleton Hannan valued at several million dollars Colfax allegedly agreed to wed for specified payments and to separate if he did not survive the heart disease he suffered
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Chicago
Gilbert Willis
Bombay
Philpa Hartley
New York
John Colfax
Carleton Hannan
Wilts
Colfax
Miss Hartley
Eighty Brotherhood Chiefs Meet Today
New York March 14 113 an nouned that there will be a meetin here today of eighty brotherhood chiefs om eastorn lines that will be attended by the chiefs of the four or le Trulden, president of the Chi cago Burlington & Quincy. He was in the city but said his visit had no connection with the present situation. The railroad presidents were not taking part in the controversy at this time.
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New York
Eighty Brotherhood Chainnen
Orle Trulden
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Frank Whitney
E. B. Hillman
St. Sale
Roy T. Davis
Gem City Business College
Stephens College
Columbia
D. L
W.G
Palmyra
Quincy
E. T. Robbins
Tazewell County
Rusk
Robbins
Payson
Adams County
Daniel E. Robbins
Eagles Buffalo Club
Eagles
Walton Halliburton
Chicago
W. F. Waldron
North Fourth Street
Snyder
William Feigenspan
Frank Penick
Durham
Presbyterian Church
Woodruff
Otis Trotter
Florence
San Antonio
Texas
Trotter
Albert Heidbreder
St. Louis
S. Groves
Plymouth
Julius Hausman
South Fourteenth Street
Quincy Dental Society
Newcomb
Oliver Reed
First Baptist Church
Brookfield
James
St. Mary's Hospital
Gerard given ovation in South Savannahs Ga marching patriotism
James W. Gerard former American ambassador to Germany and Mrs. Gerard traveled with a party of Americans returning from Berlin. In Florida and Georgia cities his tour drew patriotic demonstrations and loud ovations in his honor during a Tuesday night pass through.
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Gerard
South Savannats
James W. Gerard
Germanz
Berit
Washington
Florida
Georgia
Explain Retreat on Somme Front
London reports Major Moraht, via Berliner Tageblatt quoted by a Rotterdam dispatch, foreshadowing a German retreat on the western front. Moraht cites Hindenburg’s tactic at Tarnenberg to retreat and gain space for movement, arguing shortening the front creates a “desert to advance over” for enemies, signaling Hindenburg’s personal leadership in the west.
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London
Major Moraht
Berliner Tageblatt
Rotterdam
Daily News
Moraht
von Hindenburg
Tanneberg
Governors pledge support for President in safety on seas
The New England governors after hours of talks pledged their support to the President. They urged rapid army recruitment, production of military supplies, and speedy distribution to depots, calling for energetic national defense preparations on land and sea.
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Boston
New England
U. S
Kidnapped Boy Found by Priest in St Louis
An eight year old boy, Viviano, son of a wealthy Italian, vanished on his way to school and was later found by Father J Butler, pastor of a Catholic school. He reported being held by two Italians and dumped from a banana wagon after receiving a $50,000 kidnapping demand. he had already sent $4,000 to his captors. The boy was exhausted and crying when located.
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ST. Louis
Viviano
Sonno Viviano
J. [. Butler
Butler
Tie
French General to Marry War Nurse
London March 14 An Athens dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph says General Sarrail commander of Allied forces in Macedonia and Mile. De Joannis a member of the French nursing staff with Gor Ser fais army have announced their forthcoming marriage at Saloniki.
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London
Sarrail
Macedonia
Mile
de Joannis
Saloniki
Atheny
Mile. de Joannis
Gor
Serefais
Steam Emission Causes Locomotive to Puff
A locomotive releases waste steam through its stack, producing a visible puff. The incident highlights emissions from the engine and potential concerns about exhaust management and air visibility near the railway.
British minute search flags German liner passengers at Halifax
A British inspection of the liner Frederick VIII at Halifax subjected Count von Bernstorff and his party to a minute search, including the former envoy's wife. Germans were stripped and searched, with all gold and rubber goods confiscated. Commander Adair Hall oversaw guards and later returned some items. reports say two customs men were drunk on duty.
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Christianta
Countess von Bernstorff
United States
Germany
Halifax
Washington
Dr. Ritter
Bernstorff
Count von Bernstorff
Adair Hall
Devonshire
Storm disrupts wires and trains as central west endures blizzard
A norning storm blanketed the central west and north with snow rain sleet and high winds. Telegraph and telephone lines failed for hours across Iowa Minnesota and Indiana delaying service as the system suffered widespread outages. The storm had been underway for 38 hours at midnight.
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Chicago
Central
West
Iowa
Minnesota
Indiana
Newcastle Death List Rises Amid Tornado Relief Efforts
Newcastle Ind March 14 At a conference of citizens relief committee representatives of the American Red Cross outlined plans for a broad relief system for the destitute and homeless after Sunday’s tornado. A preliminary survey found about 1000 homeless and over 600 in need. The death toll rose to 21 with two more deaths.
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Newcastle
Ind
Citizens’ Relief Committee
American Red Cross
Bernstorff Reaches the German Capital
Berlin crowd greets Count and Countess Von Bernstorff as the U S embassy and consular corps arrive by special train from Copenhagen. The return is marked by tearful welcomes with Dr. Bernhard Dernburg and Captain Karl Boy-Ed among the early visitors at the foreign office reception.
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Berlin
London
Copenhagen
Count
Countess von Bernstorff
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Foreign Office
Bernhard Dernburg
Karl Boy-Ed
Washington
Burlington Men to Quit Tuesday at 6
Washington March 14 The proposed strike program starts Saturday at 6 p m with freight trainmen on major lines to be called out affecting about 40 000 men. On Monday 19 6 p m more freight crews on northeastern roads. Tuesday 20 6 p m freight crews in the northwest. Wednesday 21 6 p m if terms remain unmet, extend to all freight and then passenger trainmen nationwide.
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Washington
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio
Erie
Atlantic Coast Line
Southern Railway
Louisville and Nashville and
Seaboard
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Jersey Central
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Maine Central
Delaware
Fludson
Reading
Eight miners dead as Hendersonville mine blast erupts
Canonsburg Pennsylvania March 14 eight miners are known to have been killed and five others are missing after two explosions wrecked Hendersonville mine No 1 of Henderson Coal company three miles north of Canonsburg. Four bodies were recovered and identified later, others remain unidentified. State police were called as crowds swarmed the mine entrances and rescue workers continued searches.
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Canonsburg
Hendersonville
Henderson Coal Company
Here
Obregon Retires to Private Life in Mexico
Queretaro March 14 Gen Obregon minister of war telegraphs President Carranza announcing his retirement to private life. He praises Carranza's victory at the polls as the President receives numerous telegrams of congratulation from Central and South American and European countries. Obregon, a Yaqui Indian, is regarded as the Carranza era's strong man and one of Mexico's top military leaders.
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Queretaro
Obregon
Carranza
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Franklin Whitney Buys Auto From E B Hillman
Brief personals note itemizes Frank Whitney purchasing a large automobile from E B Hillman and lists other local happenings. The entry covers Saturday to Thursday activities including shop closings at 631 Hamp St and social visits, with multiple mentions of residents, deliveries, and nearby business notices.
Cuban official heads to US on mission from Havana
Dr. Pablo Des vernine Cuban secretary of state will depart Havana for New York and Washington with son in law Alfred Nomphard and Dr. Cristobal Ridegary. An attachment has been issued against the Jose Miguel Gomez estate America near Havana including a fine building at Prado and Trodacero, 55,000 sacks of sugar valued at half a million, and a mortgage of $80,000 on a local sugar refining company, totaling over a million dollars.
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Havana
Pablo Desvernine
New York
Washington
Alfred Nomphard
Cristobal Ridegary
State Department
Jose Miguel Gomez
America
Prado and
Trodacero
Cuba de Avila
British Pressing Toward Bapaume in WWI Push
London reports from British headquarters in France describe the occupation of Loupart Wood and Grevillers by British forces and the Germans abandoning positions. Irtes capture made German lines untenable as heavy British artillery drove withdrawal. Dispatches say operations continue with British troops close behind and expect quick occupation of Bapaume.
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London
France
Loupart Wood
Grevillers
Irtes
Bapaume
Lowden urges bloc to back constitutional convention bill
Springfield March 14 Gov Lowden pressed ten to twelve Republican Illinois house members who threatened to oppose the constitutional convention resolution to support the measure when it faces final vote. The proposal needs 102 votes for adoption and some lawmakers predict it will pass by a hair's breadth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lowden
Illinois House
Open Nostrils End a Cold or Catarrh Ad
Open Nostrils End a Cold or Catarrh promises instant relief from stuffed nose and head congestion. The ad touts Eli's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic that clears air passages in the head and relieves swelling, dryness, and night breathing difficulty.
St Jacobs Oil Advertises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment for rheumatic pain, soreness, stiffness, and neuralgia. It claims rapid relief when rubbed on tender spots, touts the product as safe for the skin, and urges readers to buy a small bottle from their druggist.
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St. Jacobs
Nothing Shrinks Wrinkles No More Dry Cleaning at Home
Women report dry cleaning is easy and cheap using Salvite in gasoline. Two ounces dissolved in two gallons of gasoline cleans ribbons silks satins laces furs and many fabrics without shrinking fading or wrinkling. No pressing needed. five dollars worth of cleaning per hour at home with common supplies. Adv ar nets
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Majestic Bidg
Maine St
Mr. Hoover
Hnerbert C
Highway Association
L. L. Bover
Highwave
Thomas Beatty
Tom $. Carlin
Houston Township
Adame County
Abbott
Brotherhood
Somme
Marshal von Hindenburg
Western Front
Frederick Vhs
Hesbery
Burlington
Eigit
York
Samova
Peru
Quincy National Bank
Quin¢y National Bank
Quincy, Ill
Bill
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