A Check on Big Business Moderates Railway Merger Plans
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected the financial structure of the Van Sweringen merger of Nickle Plate Erie Chesapeake and Ohio Pere Marquette, warning that public investor protections and ethics must guide big business. It also notes Food Products Corporation abandoned FTC approval, signaling caution toward monopolistic schemes. The piece argues that mergers are acceptable if public interest and higher ethical standards prevail, while warning against risks to food supply and small traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commison
Vansweringen
Nickle Plate
Erie
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pere Marquette
Food Products Corporation
Federal Trade Commission
Republican Party
Commission
Gary
Steel Trust
Food Products’ Corporation
Interstate Commission On the Railroad
Department of Justice
Sunday Attractions in the Church Press Spotlight
A critique of church advertising and publicity in Sunday pages contrasts lively church promos with traditional religious dignity. The piece notes slogans like Hear this extra ordinary lecture and You will enjoy us, questioning the modern trend toward flashy promotion in religion and its effect on earnest faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knox
Scotland
H. L. Mencken
Between the Dead, the Dull, and the Lurid Folly
The fragment argues about sensationalism in society and questions its value. It contrasts shock tactics with efficiency and genuine religious fervor, asking who should judge worth and noting that true value is proven by fruits.
Anniversaries and Birthdays From a Century Ago
Yesterday and today in a dated remembrance page list notable events from 1829 to 1920 including shipwrecks and political milestones. It recalls bills, territorial governorship, a resignation, a famous Italian patriot’s death, anti Chinese conventions, famine aid, Muscle Shoals approval, and tied Senate votes. Also notes birthdays of Mary Mills Patrick and others and a Boston telephony milestone, with regional mentions of associations and societies.
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Hadson’s Bay Company
Columbia River
London
Wiliam H. Wallace
Idaho
Charles Sumner
Bhin
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Uiiseppe Mazzini
Pisa
Genoa
California
Sacramento
McLean County
Illnois
Rusola
Ford
Muscle Shoals
U. A
House of Representatives
Mary Mills Patrick
American Colece For
Constantinople
Canterbury
N.hs
Theodore J. Reese
Southern
Chio
New York City
Rona Vaughan Hyatt
Cambridge
Mass
Road manners beat interruptions in society
A compact social observation notes that courteous conduct matters more than being interrupted by applause. It frames respectful behavior as essential in public life and suggests applause should not excuse rudeness. The piece uses a folksy voice to emphasize decency in interaction.
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Nobuddy
Chicago banker Arthur Tregnalds dies at 58 in today’s note
Arthur Tregnalds, a prominent Chicago banker and financier born in Pandora Iowa, is commemorated as passing away at age 58 in today’s brief report.
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Arthur Tregnalds
Chicago
Pandora
Iowa
Gilbert Murray to occupy Oxford chair in September
The United States’ only chair at Cambridge will be filled in September by Professor Gilbert Murray of Harvard fame. Born in 1886 in Sydney, he studied in London and Oxford, taught Greek at Glasgow, and since 1908 has been Regius Professor of Greek at Oxford. He also serves as a British Museum trustee.
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Pours
United States
iWarvard
Gilbert Wirray
Oxford University
England
Murray i
Ius
Charles Eliot Norton Rhair
Chauncey Stillspmain
Tarvar
Harvard
Histor
Art Tt
Murray
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Merchant Taylor's School
London
St. John’s College
Oxford
Glasgow University
Regus
British Museum
1914 and last chair of League of Nations Union role
The fragment notes a date 1914 and states the person has been chairman of the executive committee of the League of Nations Union since 193. The text implies a longstanding leadership role within the League of Nations Union dating from 1914.
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League of Nations Union
Poems That Live Mer Name By Walter Savaze Lander
A reflective verse piece recalling a loved one’s smile and the act of writing a name on sand. The speaker jokes about permanence, then asserts a name will endure beyond the sea’s wash. The poem foregrounds memory, longing, and the power of written name.
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Unicorn
Tanthe
Walter Savaze Lander
Foreclosure Threat Eased For Federal Farm Loans
Washington reports that foreclosure risk from the Federal farm loan system has been reduced. Previous pledges to curb lending by enforcing default rules drew protests led by Iowa Governor John Hammill, as bankers and farmers feared heavy losses and restricted liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Federal Farm Loan Board
John Hammill
Genearty
Farm loan system policies ease nervous borrowers
The Federal farm loan system remains long term with bonds maturing in 20 years and a move toward liberal policies. Drafted new rules aim to quell farmer concerns while safeguarding the conservative system. Tax changes note two million fewer taxpayers, and a special postponement for high income and corporate returns with tentative filing guidance to gain extra time.
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Federal Farm Loan
Hammillsow
Treasury Department
Sam
Congress
Internal Revenue
Church Roof Collapse Buries Hundreds During Service
A church roof in a Cre tian village collapsed while worshipers attended. The disaster trapped and buried several hundred people, prompting rescue efforts and ongoing investigations into the structural failure and casualty toll.
Rembrandt Portrait Sold for 210000 Dollars
An American buyer purchased Rembrandt's Portrait of a Young Man signed 1662 for 210000 dollars in a private sale. The transaction highlights strong demand for mid 17th century Dutch works among collectors.
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Rembrant
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of
Second Street
Elyria
Ohio
Lorala County Printing & Publishing Company
F. Bures
Alg Hudnutt
Lorain
State of
Robert EF
Wara, Inc
Chicago, & So
Wabash Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
Senate
Coolidge
Warren
Boston
Thomas A. Watson
Alexander Graham Bell
Mr. Watson
Bell
Texas Conference of Social Welfare Workers
San Antonio
Brunewreck
Fredericton
Sinc
Independent Oil Men's Association of New England
Fort Collins
Cola Colorado Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Los Angeles
Southern California
Retail Hardware Associa
Burlington, Vt
Vermont Socity of Engineers
Yeossor
Gilbert Murray
Anlar
D. M
Kile
Middle Ave
W. E. Shay
Wright Printing Service
Chestnut Street
Broad Street
Coty
Electrical Service
Ervice
The
Elyria Superior Electric Co
Virginia Lump
Murbach Coal CO
Wilmot Printing C CO
Masonic Tem
Virginia
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
Kolinski & Standen
Elyria Savings & Trust Bldg
Whitney & Co
Broad ST
the Peerless Oil CO
Home Company
the Farm Impement Company
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