Merger Big Rail Systems Contemplated
Chicago June 9 The proposal to group United States railroads into three or four systems is under study. William Bierd president of the Chicago and Alton says consolidations could yield economy better use of tracks and stronger networks. He notes the Katy and Alton merger could benefit both lines amid Interstate Commerce Commission inquiries.
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Chicago
United States
William @. Bierd
Chicago & Alton
United Press
Katy
Bierd
Interstate Commerce Commission
Katy” and Alton
Mother Tum erello wins eleven day reprieve for son
New York June 9 Two thousand friends of Mother Anne Tum erello of Little Italy crowded her home after she returned from Sing Sing with news of an eleven day reprieve for her son who was condemned to die for killing Louis Balsamo during a fight. The reprieve came at the last moment as the panicked mother banged on the penitentiary doors and neighbors helped fund the fight for his freedom.
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New York
Anne Tumerello
Little Italy
Sing Sing
Louis Balsamo
Texas railroad delegates denounce Harding at convention
Houston June 9 delegates to the railway firemen and engineers convention adjourned last night. Detroit was chosen as the 1925 convention city. A resolution denouncing President Harding as a consistent and unrelenting enemy of organized labor was adopted, condemning the present administration in unmistakable terms.
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Houston
Detroit
Harding
Organized Labor
Williams Blocks Bonus Bill In Senate
Washington June. Senator Williams of Mississippi objected to official recognition of the revised bonus bill delaying the Senate as it also considers the tariff measure under a prior agreement. Senator McCumber said he would again seek to introduce the report later in the day.
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Washington
Williams
Mississippi
McCumber
Senate
Owner of the Indians Dead
James C. Dunn, president and owner of the Cleveland Indians baseball club, died at his home here from a complication of diseases. Reported death follows a message from Dexter and notes arrivals from Lusk and Lake Arthur, with attendees listed in scattered mentions.
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Chicago
James C. Dunn
Cleveland “Indians
Hig
Battery A Volunteers for Gallup Field Mission
Ten members of Battery A answer Adjutant General Browns call to relieve coal field guards at Gallup New Mexico. Sergeant Vaughn leads with Corporal Hill and privates Brown Hearn Aloranda Mitchell Casey Overfelt Gray E Ward. Transportation expected late today or tomorrow. Governor Mechem ordered NM National Guard units to Gallup months earlier during a miners strike.
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Brown
Gallup
New Mexico
Vaughn
Hill
Hearn
Aloranda
Mitchell
Mechem
New Mexico National Guard
Battery
Republican Voters Urged to Support County Ticket
Notice to Republican voters in Chaves County from Chairman BE. A. Cahoon and Secretary Robt. Kellahin. It warns Republicans against entering Democratic primaries to back nominees and urges restraint until their party nominates its own slate for the fall election. It stresses full ticket plans and asks for unity and support.
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Chaves County
Republican Central Committee
BE. A. Cahoon
Robt. Kellahin
New Mexico Military Institute Again Named Honor Military School
The New Mexico Military Institute Roswell is designated an Honor Military School for a number of years, alongside nine other top military academies. A general congratulate note from the Eighth Corps Area Fort Houston Texas dated June 8 1923 remarks the Secretary of War extends congratulations to Superintendent NMMI. The institute’s repeated attainment marks it as one of the nation’s ten best military schools.
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New Mexico Military Institute
Eighth Corps
Fort and Houston
Texas
Roswell
New Mexico
Lewis
Clardy's Dairy Ad Promises Early Morning Deliveries
An old advertisement notes early morning dairy deliveries by Clardy's Dairy with the contact number 798 for orders. The fragment emphasizes prompt service and local availability.
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Clardy’s Dairy
Texas Sheriff Ousted in Ouster Suit
In Beaumont on June 9 the jury in the ouster suit against Sheriff Tom H. Garner returned a verdict removing him from office after order by Judge Street of Galveston. The jury sought to vote but was warned fines and jail could follow. The judge barred defense testimony and stated the sheriff’s oath was contravened by the Ku Klux Klan.
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Beaumont
Texas
Tom H. Garner
Judge Street
Galveston
Wage cut planned by U S railroad labor board
Chicago June 9 The United States railroad labor board is preparing another wage reduction affecting about 350000 workers. The move, expected to be announced next week, comes amid strike threats from workers whose pay has already suffered a 110 million dollar cut. Clerks signal men marine department staff and stationary firemen would be affected though the size of the new decrease was not disclosed.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Marine Department
North Texas Rains Delay Wheat Harvest
Heavy rains across North Texas in the last two weeks delay the wheat harvest as binders and workers wait for clearer weather. Wheat and oats are ready to cut, but continued rain risks heavy damage. cotton farmers fear boll weevil damage.
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Dallas
Texas
Nine escaped convicts recaptured in Texas jailbreak
Nine of twenty two convicts who escaped from Clemons prison farm near Brazoria have been recaptured. The remainder are believed surrounded as reports say.
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Houston
Texas
Clemons
Brazoria
Harding Pays A Tribute To Washington At Princeton
Princeton New Jersey June 9 President Harding dedicated the Princeton Battle monument honoring Washingtons Trenton Princeton campaign. The ceremony paid tribute to the patriotic army and the victory at Trenton and Princeton. Notice Of Teacher's Examination The first regular examination for teachers will be held in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools on Friday and Saturday June 16 and 17. All teachers desiring to take this examination should report to this office not later than eight oclock a m June 16 c 0 HILL Behoot Supt of Chaves County.
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Princeton
N. J
Washington
Harding
Princeton Battle Monument
Trenton-Princeton
County Superintendent of Schools
Hill
Chaves County
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