U S Will Loan Roads Millions In Need Of 100 000 Cars
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued orders for temporary disposition of 300 million dollars from the relief fund for railroads and proposed a 500 million dollar equipment corporation. It urged railroads to contribute 25 percent toward equipment cost with 125 million financed by government loans, while the rest would be financed through equipment trusts. A hearing is set for May 29 to review the proposed distribution and railroad financial obligations.
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Washington
Transportation Act
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of Railway Executives
President Gets Knox Bill After House Passes Peace Resolution
The Republican Knox peace resolution was finally adopted by the House and sent to the president. The House approved the Senate substitute for the original, while Democrats opposed it. The vote was 228 to 139, signaling a presidential veto could not be overridden.
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Washington
House
Senate
Brig. Gen. Frank Taylor Dies at 78 in Seattle
Brig. Gen. Frank Taylor United States Army retired veteran of Civil Indian and Spanish American wars died suddenly at his daughter’s home in Seattle Washington. He was seventy eight years old.
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Frank Taylor
Seattle
Wash
Settlement of billion dollar war insurance claims announced
Washington May 24 settlement of 151 insurance claim cases for total permanent disability represents a total value of 1 135 2 173 4h as announced by the director of the bureau.
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Washington
Bureau
Marshall Mips Boom Boosts Wilson Endorsement at Indiana Convention
Vice President Marshall delivered a keynote at the Indiana Democratic convention urging equal justice for all and penalties for profiteers. He said he did not seek the presidential nomination while endorsing Wilson’s administration and hoped for a ratified peace treaty. Resolutions backed Wilson’s administration and pledges of the party platform.
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Indianapolis
Marshall
San Francisco
Wilson
Senate
League of Nations
Germany
Democratic Party
40000 Idle Men in Detroit Struggle Amid Shortage
Detroit May 20. John L Lovett manager of the Michigan Manufacturers association says no factory is fully shut but many have curtailed output. He estimates 30000 to 40000 men are out of work in Detroit, compared with 125000 at the peak of the switchmen strike impact.
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Detroit
Mich
John L. Lovett
Michigan Manufacturers’ Association
Detoit
Polish Jewish group to transport 2000 persons to United States
Warsaw reports arrangements completed for moving 2,000 people weekly to the United States by the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid society of America, which has newly opened Warsaw offices. Polish authorities say about 250,000 have applied for passports, about 95 percent women and children, dependents of those in America.
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Warsaw
Poland
United States
Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society of America
America
Demands for Car Preference Roil Industry Allocations
In Washington on May 22 demands from various industries for preferential car allotments threaten the general plan set by railroad managers and the Interstate Commerce Commission. The drive could disrupt shipments and the coordinated schedule pending a decision on priority shipments.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Presbyterians Name Moderator at General Assembly
Rev. Dr. Samuel Sterling Palmer of Columbus Ohio was elected moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly at its opening session in Philadelphia. He pastors Broad Street Church in Columbus.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Sterling Palmer
Columbus, O
Presbyterian General Assembly
Broad Street Church
Columbus
Call Loans on Food Deflation Policy Takes Effect
Washington reports bankers expected to liquefy frozen loans to curb storage of traded goods and curb prices. Representative King cites large milk stocks, while New York bankers pledge deflation of credits to reduce speculative loans against securities by hundreds of millions, including a $100.6 million drop in three weeks.
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Washington
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
King of
Mlinots
Illinois
New York City
Congress
New York
Financial District
Strike clause dropped by Order of Railroad Station Agents
Pittsburgh May 22. The by laws strike clause of the Order of Railroad Station Agents has been eliminated. Grievances will be settled with the federal railroad labor board, announced by E H Morton president of the order.
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Pittsburgh
Federal Rail Labor Board
Federal Railroad Labor Board of Government
E. H. Morton
Carranza Slain by Rebel Troops in Mexico Turmoil
Mexico City May 24 Gen. Venustiano Carranza former First Chief fled the capital May 6 after a battle near Rinconada and was killed at Tlaxcalaltonga at 1 am. Rebels led by Gen. Rodolfo Herrera killed Carranza and companions as insurrection spread from Sonora across the nation.
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Mexico City
V. Carranza
Puebla
Rinconada
Tlaxcalaltonga
Carranza
Rodolfo Herrera
Francisco Manuel
Sonora
Juarez
Mazatlan
Chihuahua
Obregon
Pablo Gonzales
Gonzales
Vera Cruz
Europe
Mexico
Huerta
Madero
Venustiano Carranza
Victoriano Huerta
Cuatro Ciengas
Coahuila
Francisco Villa
United States
W.S. Benton
Villa
Torreon
Spain
Villa-Zapata
Alvaro Obregon
Sonoya
Columbus, N. M
General Pershing
General Carranza
Saltillo
Bergdoll's Mother Found Guilty in Desertion Case
Mrs Emma C Bergdoll was convicted of resisting a raiding party that captured her son Grover Bergdoll who is serving five years for desertion from the army.
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Philadelphia
Emma C. Bergdoll
Grover Bergdoll
Beasley Dies by Self at Wife’s Grave
Quarley O Beasley twenty five year old alleged murderer of his wife and two boys labs committed suicide over his wife’s grave in Bethlehem cemetery three miles east of Greenville Illinois He shot himself in the right temple after being pursued for days by a posse.
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Greenville
Villa Holds Briton Report
Washington May 24. George Miller a British subject is held by Francisco Villa for a $50 000 ransom according to official advices to the state department from Chihuahua Mexico
Admiral Coontz Elected Commander of Foreign Wars
Admiral Robert F. Coontz was elected commanding general of the Military Order of Foreign Wars at the national convention in New York. The May 24 event elevated him to the top post in the organization.
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Military Order
New York
Robert F. Coontz
Military Order of Foreign Wars
German Strike Settled in Hamburg Shipyards
Berlin reports a Hamburg shipyards strike has ended. Before the settlement, collisions during the protest caused three deaths.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Four Children Die in Taconite Fire Blast
In Taconite Minnesota on May 24 four children perished when a house fire destroyed the family home. The children's parents Mr and Mrs Bert Barro were hospitalized in serious condition with burns.
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Taconite
Minn
Bert Barro
A Brave Prince Jonathan Leads Israel in Courageous Venture
In First Samuel 14, Jonathan and his armor bearer attack the Philistines with divine guidance. The narrative contrasts Jonathan’s faith and initiative with Saul’s misguided zeal, highlighting the value of relying on God even in perilous conditions and the consequences of royal rashness.
Women of Palestine Could Win Ballot Revealed
Ancient and modern history clash as women in Palestine emerge in political debate. The text notes potential ballot access and growing discussion amid shifting gender rights and civic participation.
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Palestine
Royal Welcome for Dandelion Harvest Rumors
A playful line questions if a large dandelion crop could ever be received like a royal welcome, imagining a moment of doubt before the day these recipes rise to prominence.
Women urged to try Swamp Root for kidney trouble
Readers learn thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder issues often misattributed. The ad claims Swamp Root restores kidney health and offers sample bottles for ten cents, with larger sizes sold at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Poets Misread Lars Porsena in Ivory Car Jape
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes the poet claims Lars Porsena sat in his ivory car yet remains vague on whether he stalled due to trouble or lack of gasoline. The line plays on timeless poetic grandiosity versus modern everyday details.
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Lars Porsena
Clusium
Louisville Courier- Journal
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Cures Deafness by Blood Contact
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and requires a constitutional remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood to heal the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and restore hearing, promising a hundred dollars for non cure and offering circulars free from Fr. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Fr. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Sermon Too Short Sparks Gentle Comeback
A witty exchange recalls a short sermon as a man quips that he nearly slept before the sermon ended, prompting a lighthearted remark about brevity and alertness during services.
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Color for Any Fabric
Advertisement promises simple directions for diamond-dye products that color wool silk cotton and blends. Each package contains a color card and guarantees perfect results for new fadeless color even by first time users.
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Ady
Plumber Refuses Discount After Tire Damage Dispute
A plumbing job leads to a dispute over charges with the customer noting short visit and materials paid. The plumber cites tire damage from glass on the driveway as justification for the extra twenty dollars.
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Birmingham Age- Herald
Allen's Foot Ease Promotes Blister Prevention
Ad copy describes Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and use in foot baths. It claims preventing blisters and sore spots and easing swelling, pain, and bunions for trainees at Plattsburg Camp Manual. It advises using Foot Ease and Foot Base to break in new shoes.
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Allen
Plattsburg
Ticket Seller Ad Sparks Debate Over Size Restriction
A film caption recalls a ticket seller ad offering work but excluding women over 200 pounds from entering a glass cage. The exchange questions whether the policy is discrimination or practical, framing a debate about workplace restrictions in a bygone era.
Castoria Reminder Signals Safe Use for Infants
Important notice urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature and notes the remedy has been used for over 30 years. Children are said to cry for Fletcher's Castoria, underscoring its familiarity and trustworthiness in infant care.
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Fletcher
Her Particular Tree and the Pickin Tree Question
Christine visits Aunt Louise and asks about pickin trees in the garden. Aunt Louise is puzzled as Christine explains that grandpa has such trees with pretty flowers for picking and that she cannot pick any other without being naughty.
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Christine
Louise
Housewife thanks Red Cross Ball Blue for clear clothes
A home scene shows a housewife smiling at a basket of white laundry and thanking Red Cross Ball Blue. The ad notes grocers sell it for 5 cents.
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Red Cross
Mrs Meekton’s Admiring Remark on Nerve
In Pearson's Weekly a wife recalls admiring her husband’s sublime nerve, noting his bold desire to be her partner. The exchange centers on perception of character and marriage.
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Mr. Meekton
Pearson’s Weekly
Native Ashanti Born on a Day Name Tradition
A native of Ashanti bears one of seven names corresponding to the day of birth. This naming custom assigns a specific day name to individuals based on their weekday birth, reflecting cultural heritage and identity.
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Ashanti
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