Railways clash over regulation and profits
News review covers La Follette pressure on railroad valuation and public funding debates, railways' need for capital, and opposition to government ownership aimed at limiting private management. Also notes New York prohibition repeal considerations, Ruhr strike resolution, and Lausanne talks shaping Turkey Greece reparations and Ottoman bonds.
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la Follette
Ruhr
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Henry Ford May Seek Presidential Nomination Movement Grows
Intense interest spreads as Henry Ford is urged to run for president. Ensel Ford hints his father intends to enter the race, possibly as an independent with Hearst backing. Backers argue Ford would win with a third-party push, while Ford avoids comment amid railways and judiciary concerns.
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Henry Ford
Ensel. Ford
Wall
Ford
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Ian
Jessiew
United States
Jlenry Foard
Tau
Ife
Tam
American Economic League
Omaha
Rey M. Clarrop
League
Unij
Negotiations Advance on Release of Foreigners Held by Bandits
Negotiations for freeing foreigners held by Chinese bandits were reported as going favorably. Maj. Robert A. Allen of the US Army and W. Smith of England had already been freed. John B. Powell, Shanghai publisher, was guiding talks after his parole. He proposed the Washington treaty to cut Chinese army size, suggesting payment in money and public works jobs to the bandits. The leaders approved the idea but doubted persuading followers to pursue honest labor.
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Robert A. Allen
United States Army
W. Smith
England
John B. Powell
Shanghai
Washington
Irish rebel leaders urge ceasefire and disarmament
Rees Ye Valera and Aitken, top chiefs of the Irish Republican Army, order followers to end armed struggle against the Free State and lay down arms. Valera states others must be sought to safeguard the nation's right and warns that further sacrifice would be in vain. He says continuing the fight is unwise for national interests.
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Rees YE Valera
Aitken
Irish Republican Army
Free State
Valera
Britain Accepts Russian Compensation Offer in Trawler Case
Britain, in reply to Russia, accepts compensation for seized trawlers and for the execution of Charles F. Davison and the detention of Mrs. Stan Wnarding. Withdrawal of two notes and protest regarding church prosecution noted. Russian reply on propaganda in Asia deemed unsatisfactory. Demand for withdrawal of Russian representatives in Tehran and Kabul.
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REAT
Britain
Russia
Charles F. Davison
Stan Wnarding
Weinstein
Church of Class
Asia
II Teheran
Kabul
Noted U S Leaders Folk and Kitchin Die in 1920s
Joseph W. Folk former Missouri governor and longtime Republican leader died in New York on Monday. Claude Kitchin North Carolina congressman and former Democratic leader died Thursday after a long illness. Kitchin served twenty years in Congress and was known for debating skill and opposition to a large army before the war, yet supported wartime measures after entry.
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Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
New York
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
House
Kitchin
Congress
Germany
Conquest of Wheat Rust Promises Limited Progress
Dr. Stakman cites partial success in eradicating barberry to curb the black stem rust. The campaign must continue through Northwest areas by 1924 with federal state farmer cooperation essential. While eradication reduces risk, south winds may still spread the disease, delaying complete relief.
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Escg
Stakman ‘Phis Promis
North
South Dakota
First Mother Gets Boy Custody Awarded in Gering Case
Last week in Midfrest the custody dispute over an orphan boy between Mrs Wisdom and Mrs Kelley was heard. Judge Sewell awarded custody to Mrs Wisdom who had first adopted the boy. The testimonies were often acrimonious. Gering Midwest.
Larson's Music Store Ad Promises Free Band Instrument Lessons
In a concise classified style, Larson's Music Store offers instruction on band instruments at no extra charge, inviting readers to learn to play with no added fees. The notice emphasizes free lessons and promotes their store as the source for instruments.
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Cc. G. Conn
Larson
Hotel Changes Hands In Olean By P J Eggers
P J Eggers of Denison Iowa has taken ownership of The Olean Hotel and is ready to welcome guests. He seeks regular roomers and boarders and offers a four room apartment for housekeeping. Eggers sees strong prospects for a first class business in the locality.
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Olean
P. J. Eggers
Denison
Iowa
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