President asks Congress to pass laws on railroad crisis
President Wilson urged Congress in joint session to expand the Interstate Commerce Commission and pass measures to enforce an eight hour day for interstate railroad workers. He proposed a commission to study effects, allow rate increases if needed, and empower federal action for military logistics if required.
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Congress
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Wilson
Brotherhoods
Inter-State Commerce Commission
House of Representatives
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Statutes Watch
United States
Geary Oil & Gas to Start Wells in Coffey County Soon
Geary Oil & Gas Company locally funded organizes in this city and will drill its first test well on a Coffey county lease within a week or ten days. The firm holds 3769 acres in Kansas with 3129 in Coffey county and 640 in Wabaunsee. Local stockholders retain controlling interest.
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Geary Oil & Gas Company
Kansas
Coffey County
C. V. Kelley
Geary Company
Delaware
Frank M. Work
Co. V. Kelly
Phillip Geary
L. L. Grimes
Philip Geary
Joseph O'Leary
Conrad Hatterly
RB. Cohen
Kansas Fields
Geary
Union Oi Company
Wabunsee County
Augusta
Eldorado
Ater
Kelly
Crawford & Jennings
Wabaunsee County
Ferguson Company
Coffee County
100 Civil Service Positions Bulletin Ready for Applicants
The State Civil Service Commission at Columbus publishes a free bulletin listing about 100 state service openings for both men and women. Roughly 75 male positions include 23 inspectors for the State Liquor License department with pay of 1300 dollars annually plus traveling expenses. Women’s posts cover teachers stenographers and institutional staff. Permanent appointments follow the eligible list submission, with a postal card request for a copy.
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State Civil Service Commission
Columbus
State Liquor License Department
the Civil Service Commission
Remarkable 106 Year Old Quaker Woman in Whittier
Lydia Heald Sharpless, born August 22, 1810 in Columbiana County Ohio, celebrated her 106th birthday in Whittier California. Oldest living Quaker woman and first Registration for women after California grants. She recalls Waterloo Napoleonic era and major wars, and recently rode forty miles to a picnic. Her memory displayed as she recited a 100-year-old poem at reception.
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Whittier
Cal
Lydia Heald Sharpless
Columbiana County
Sharpless
Golden State
Steubenville Dollar Day draws record shoppers citywide
Steubenville’s second semi annual Dollar Day sale drew unprecedented crowds from nearby towns such as Toronto Mingo Brilliant Weirton Follawsbee Empire and Wellsburg and beyond. Merchants reported packed counters extra staff and near full shelves as both locals and travelers hunted bargains across groceries hardware furniture clothing and more. The event, endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce, topped last year’s holiday rush and was called the greatest money saving day in the city’s history.
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Steubenville
Jefferson County
Toronto
Mingo
Brilliant
Weirton
Follawsbee
Empire
Wellsburg
Chamber of Commerce
La Belle Iron Works control offer rejected by board
The LaBelle Iron Works Company Board rejected a proposed purchase of controlling stock submitted by J F Paull for W P Bambright & Co. The meeting ended with a firm stance against ownership change and two dividends declared on preferred stock payable September 30.
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LA Belle
LaBelle Iron Works
Board of Directors
R. C. Kirk
LaBelle Works
Herald-Star
J. F. Paull
Pittsburg
W. P. Bambright & Company
New York City
Paull
Eastern
Kirk
Mack jumps to oppose Willis after eight percent GOP primary
Rudolph Mack, who won eight percent in the Republican primary, resigns from the Anti-Saloon League to run against Governor Willis. He cites alleged collusion between the state administration and Cincinnati’s worst elements. Cox associates aided his bid, aiming to peel dry votes. Report notes inspectors asked Mack to name violators, but he named none.
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Columbus
Rudolph Mack
Willis
Anti-Saloon League
J. A. White
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Mack
League
White
Columbus Citizen
Columbus Journal and Dispatch
Robert F. Wolfe
He. R. F. Wolfe
Secret Service
Matt Glaser
Cox
Neil House
Terest
Liquor Licensing Board
Army Bill Signed by President in Surprise Move
President Wilson completed the administration preparedness program by signing the army and navy appropriation bills and, in a related action, also signed the Philippine bill.
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Washington
Wilson
Army
Navy
Name Change At National Mechanics Conference
At the national conference of the Junior and Senior United American Mechanics the order name changed from Mechanics to Men and U A M remained. The change was urged because some members said the old name was misleading.
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United American Mechanics
Arrest of Tony Arbello on Theft Charge
Tony Arbello was arrested on a theft charge and bonded for a hearing in Ju Downer’s Court on Thursday. The incident involved an alleged act at Rustic Welling and a day’s detention before court action.
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Tony Arbello
Rustic Welling
Actus
Downer
Miner Severed Legs In Railroad Accident Near Herrick
John Novak of Herrick Jefferson County remains in Martin's Ferry hospital after a train cutoff severed his legs below the knees as he dozed on the Wheeling and Lake Erie track. Doctors report good chances of recovery and say he was brought in Saturday after the incident.
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Lyleg
Martin’s Ferry
John Novak
Herrick
Jefferson County
Herric
Couple Arrested After Yorkville Bill Payment Check
John Rosy and his wife of Yorkville fled to Muncie Indiana after a complaint. At Wheelin they were arrested for nonpayment of a bill owed to Senfini, a Yorkville store keeper. They were brought back and released upon arranging payment.
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John Rosy
Yorkville
Muncie
Ind
Wheelin
Senfini
In New Offices at Weirton Plant
Phillips Sheet Tin Plate Co officials move into a handsome new office building in Weirton. Furniture installations will take another month. An updated dining room is in use and workers report improved comfort.
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Phillips Sheet @ Tin Plate Co
Weirton
Speakeasy Raided as NYC Mayor Leads Police Night Sweep
Mayor Crawford and officers raided a Ti Toronto speakeasy run by Adam Martin last night. Martin was taken into custody for illegal sales and a large quantity of ooze was confiscated by police.
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Crawford
Adam Martin
Ti Toronto
Martin
Oficers
Ladies Lingerie Waists at 45 Cents
Advertises ladies lingerie waists in fine fabrics including lawns rice Roth organdie and voiles. Describes new model waists with long sleeves and square collar effects. Claims waists could be sold for 1.000 dollars, offered here at 45 cents.
Felt Hat Ad: Summer Head Wear at 1.98
A local ad touts Felt Hats as ideal for summer wear with bright colors and striking color combinations. Some styles include sport bands and are offered for 1.98. Shoppers are encouraged to see them tomorrow.
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Colum
Biana County
Anti-Sa
Loon League
Sulzbacher’s
New York
Paris
Bargain Square
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