Roosevelt backs new Haven receivership plan
President Roosevelt endorses an Interstate Commerce Commission move toward receivership for the New Haven railroad to reduce its capital debt. The plan would trim annual bond interest from 30 million to about 14 million, retire bonds through residual earnings, and avoid dividend payments to stockholders while improving the road’s financial position.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Missouri Pacific
Liquor Labeling Rules Seen Largely Unopposed by Industry
Reports from distillers nationwide indicate broad approval for proposed federal labeling rules under Administrator Hoyt. Key changes include delaying effect dates for straight whiskey to 1 year, 18 months, and two years. blends must contain at least 20 percent straight whiskey aged accordingly, with clear labeling of neutral spirits and their sources.
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Franklin C. Hoyt
Stanford Streak in Kidnapping Case Ends Quickly
Charles Livingston of Hayward confessed to kidnapping and assault on Shirley Nicholson seven year old. Less than seventy two hours after the crime he was sent to San Quentin Prison.
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Charles Livingston
Hayward
Shirley Nicholson
San Quentin
Borah
Allen White
Taps For Exposition There Were 248 Bank Loans in California
During September the Federal Land Bank issued 248 loans in California totaling 873 500 dollars. The loans support farming and ranching projects across the state, underscoring federal backing for rural development.
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Federal Land Bank
California
They Who Live by the Gun
Irvin Cobb roars at gangland violence and Al Capone while lampooning politics and education in a late 1920s style column. The piece ponders Alcatraz good fortune, Borah for president, and a skeptical view of progress amid headlines.
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Anta Monica
Calif
Riley
Chicago
New York
Alcatraz
al Capone
Uncle Sam
Agai
Irvin
Cobb
Altiene
Nature's Ice Box O. K. Keeps Food 33 Years
An interesting note from the Lincoln Ellsworth-Sir Hubert Wilkins expedition reports that a shack in the South Polar region preserved food for 33 years. Dr. Dana Coman notes the supplies, left by Norwegian explorer Otto Nordenskjold in 1902, remained edible when found.
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Dana Coman
Lincoln Ellsworth
Remedy for Constipation Promoted for Families
An article touts a liquid laxative as the universal remedy for constipation. It claims precise dosing by age, gradual reduction, and its use by doctors and hospitals, noting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the widely available choice for home use.
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Dr. Caldwell
No, you can’t save by spending it away
The statement asserts that saving money requires reducing consumption and avoiding unnecessary expenses, while spending offers countless ways to deplete funds. It contrasts the singular path to saving with the myriad spending options.
Vanity Justified In Reserved Boy's Troubled Confidences
A reflective note on vanity and a silent boy who seeks solace by sharing troubles with a trusted listener. The piece links self image to the comfort found in trusted conversation.
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