Coal industry debate ties economics to Christian ideals
Washington scene centers on the West Virginia coal problem as Senate investigators question industry law. George Anderson of Consolidation Coal calls supply and demand the jungle law and warns of a struggle for survival of the fittest while Wheeler and Gooding discuss Christian influence and Sherman antitrust repeal. Also noted is a vaccination drive at Montour mine No 10 for miners after a smallpox outbreak.
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Senate Investigation Committee
West Virginia
George Anderson
Consolidation Coal Company
Wheeler
Montana
Gooding
Idaho
Anderson
John D. Rockefeller
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Montour Mine No. 10
Pittsburgh Coal Company
G. G. Neil
Senate coal probe widens to include major operators
Washington figures show the interstate commerce committee summoning Ohio and West Virginia mine owners and managers as the inquiry extends for at least two weeks. Key West Virginia names, Chicago and Boston officials are listed, with railroad executives also called. Rockefeller Jr and Schwab testify on consolidation and collective bargaining amid overproduction concerns.
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United States
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Illinois
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Senate
W. H. Coolidge
Island Creek Coal Company
George Wolfe
Beckley
Josiah Kelley
Rayford
James Elwood Jones
Pocahontas
Lee Ott
Charleston
J. G. Bradley
Dundon
D. W. Boone
James D. Boone
Lookout
A. C. Wood
Fairmont
H. T. Wilson
Columbus
R. H. Cross
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Senate Coal Investigation Committee
Rockefeller
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
R. B. Mellon
Treasury
Melion
Ten Women Among 30 Seized in Mexican Plot
In León and Mexico City raids police arrested thirty people including four women in León and six in Mexico City. Authorities say rifles, ammunition and seditious propaganda were found in private homes and that the arms were intended for insurgents in Jalisco and Guanajuato.
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Mexico City
León
Jalisco
Guanato
Salesman Julius Bayer Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Julius Bayer, a salesman, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing debts of 1.489 million dollars and assets of 1.50 dollars, with the filing noting an owed amount of 1.4 million dollars. The filing cites Kabil-Teles as a creditor.
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New York
Julius Bayer
Kabil- Teles
Tia Juana Derby Set for April 2 in San Diego
Officials at the Tia Juana rack track announced a fast horse race event scheduled for April 2 in San Diego California. The announcement confirms the location and date for the season opener attracting local spectators and bettors.
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San Diego
Calif
Election Notice for Calumet Township April 3 1928
Official notice calls a regular election and annual township meeting in Calumet Township Cook County Illinois on Tuesday April 3 1928. Polls open 7 AM to 5 PM outside Chicago and 6 AM to 4 PM inside Chicago with numerous precinct polling places listed. Officers to be elected are Commissioner of Highways and Constable. Town Meeting convenes at Chicago and Vermont Streets Blue Island with moderator chosen and reports heard and taxes discussed. Frank G Lossmann Town Clerk signs the notice.
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Iee
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Perry Pini
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Wallace Sts
Eggleston Ave
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Chicago
Vermont Sts
Blue Island
Washington Heights
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Frank G. Lossmann
Framed Virtue Ornaments Truth, Not Show
A reflection on sincerity noting that pretending quality is harder than possessing it and that deceit is often exposed, rendering efforts to appear virtuous vain. The speaker warns that ostentatious display misleads only temporarily and underlying lack is soon found out.
Optimistic Prophecy Foresaw No Bronze Statue Yet
The Waco News Tribune quotes an optimistic prophecy suggesting the world will not see a bronze statue of a statesman in plus fours. The remark reflects a humorous take on future commemorations.
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Waco (Texas
News-Tribune
Airplanes Have 156 Uses per Commerce Survey
A Commerce Department survey finds airplanes with 156 distinct applications across transport, industry, agriculture, and recreation. The study highlights aviation’s broad role in modern life and economic activity.
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United States Department of Commerce
Slight Obstacle in Fortune Telling Spoof
A London humor piece depicts a quarrel between a husband Horace and his wife about spending a penny on a fortune telling machine. The wife, upset, vows she will not be replaced as his attractive spouse. The gag hinges on the husband’s boast and the wife’s dramatic denial.
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Horace
London
Separation Suit Over Bad Coffee Delights Judge
An American husband sues for separation citing his wife’s poor coffee. The judge was tempted to remark about grounds for complaint and the London Passing Show notes the humorous dispute in a lighthearted tone.
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London
Elephant Teeth Market Values Rise Across Ivory Trade
Market reports elephant teeth, not tusks, fetch up to five thousand dollars each as demand grows. Ivory from elephant dentine is used in billiard balls, piano keys, napkin rings, chessmen and various toilet articles, signaling a booming trade.
Indian Origin Tennessee Anglicization Explained
An origin claim states that Tennessee derives from the Indian word Tenasse meaning either a curved spoon or a river with a great bend. The explanation presents two possible meanings tied to the term’s linguistic roots.
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Tennessee
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