Railroad consolidation bill aims to unite U S rail systems
The Associated Press reports a Dec 8 proposal from House commerce chairman Winslow to authorize voluntary railroad consolidations. The plan seeks strong, efficient systems while maintaining routes and competition. If unification stalls after five years, the Interstate Commerce Commission would suggest compulsory consolidation.
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Washington, D.C
Winslow
House Commerce Committee
Congress
Geauriers
Chairman Winslow
Interstate Commerce Commission
Butler Granted One Year Leave Extension by White House
Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler received from President Coolidge an additional year of leave from the Marine Corps to serve as director of public safety in Philadelphia. The President also stated this would be the final extension the federal government would grant for Butler's Philadelphia service.
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Smedley D. Butler
Coolidge
Marine Corps
Pubic Safety
Philadelphia
Kendrick
Phila
Bufler
New Jersey Jurist Pitney Retires After Long Service
The long career of Justice Pitney of New Jersey ends as he closes a bench record marked by punctual court attendance and a high output of opinions. Appointed by President Taft, Pitney built a reputation for thorough equity rulings, dissenting when needed, and easing through his Morristown roots to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1912.
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Supreme Bench
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Alaska
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Senate
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Jersey
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Customs Rate Hearing 13 Set in San Antonio
San Antonio importers protest duties on merchandise brought from Mexico and Europe. General Appraiser W. C. Adamson oversees the hearing with government representation by Fred J. Carter. Court reporter Harvey Entriken assigned. sessions occur on the second floor of the federal building.
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Customs Court
Custom House
Federal Building
W. C. Adamson
United’ States General Appraisers
Fred J. Carter
New York
Harvey Entriken
Mexico
Galveston
Brownsville
Adamson
Congress
Fourth District
Georgia
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Steves Appeals After Chamber Vote Fight in San Antonio
The insurgent group seeks to oust or bypass officials amid charges of unethical use of chamber machinery. President Steves defends his right to express opinions and urges unity to protect the chamber’s interests against factionalism and personal ambitions.
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Jetter
San Antonio
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement urges readers to take Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to combat cold onset and fortify the body against grip or influenza. The box bears the signature EBW Grove and is priced at 20 cents.
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Obituary Note on Justice Pitney and Family
Inclement weather prevented golf and highlights Justice Pitney life story. His two sons served in World War I with honors while one became a lawyer in Newark and the other returned to studies after officer rank. A daughter married into society after his retirement from the bench.
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Newark
N. J
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Justice Pitney
House of Representatives
Washington
Halgmast
House
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promoted for Thin Children
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a remedy to increase appetite and flesh in thin children. It claims doctors and several drug stores endorse the product, promising quick results in days and noting a price of 60 tablets for 60 cents.
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H.L. Wagner Drug, Co
McElroy Drug Store
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