Railroads Return to Private Ownership Under New Law
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission notified railroads of restored private control under the Esch-Cummins act. Rate reductions before the law’s effective date are restricted, while preexisting adjustments remain in force. Directors turnover and wage-tribunal plans loom as unions seek settlement pathways amid a broad system reset. Chicago sees midnights switch with limited immediate service changes and regional restructurings led by Pennsylvania system and Northwestern routes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
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Railroad Administration
United States
Uerall Systems
Walker D. Hines
United States Railroad Administration
Capitol
White House
Labor Court
Interstate Force Commission
Tay
No Change in East as Railways Return to Private Control
New York March 1 Railways operating from New York City returned to private control at 12 01 am today with no surface signs of the shift from government operation. The Pennsylvania and Erie systems said they would operate on the government four region basis, and railway heads voiced cautious optimism about the new era.
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New York
New York City
Pennsylvania & Erie
Baalx
Wilson illness myths spark debate in Manchester Guardian
The Manchester Guardian rebuts reports of President Wilson’s diminished mental faculty over his Adriatic policy remarks. It questions American expertise to guide European premiers and laments England’s reduced role in shaping the war’s political course.
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Manchester
England
Wilson
Manchester Guardian
the Guardian
Redding
Defense claims Grimm in raid in Armistice Day case
Montesano Washington March 2 The central issue in a murder trial is whether Warren Grimm took part in a raid on the W W hall as part of the defense argument that the armistice day shooting of four soldiers was in self defense Judge John M Wilson rules the proof of this charge underpins the defense. Witnesses for the defense and prosecution conflict over the sequence of events outside the hall and the weapon worn by Grimm while witnesses describe the door being broken and shots fired.
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Montesano
Wash
Warren
Grimm
W. W. Hall
Centralia
Vanderveer
John M. Wilson
LW. W
Timas
Cameron
Mary Sherman
Roderick Hotel
T. W. W. Hall
Sherman
Sam Hable
Tony
W. W
Tom Meadow
Lele
Nonpartisans Struggle to Make Ballot for Republican Primary
The Nonpartisan League seeks ballot access for its delegate and presidential elector candidates for the March 16 Republican primary. The North Dakota Supreme Court refused to assume jurisdiction in the suit to compel acceptance of their petitions. Supporters proceed with individual petitions, needing more than 500 signatures by 5 PM.
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Nonpartisan League
Suprem
Bismarck
None
Little Oil Sells Little As Prices Advance
The Pin Seep Purchasing agency announced a 15 cent rise in Pennsylvania crude to 4.80 a barrel. Cabell grade gained 25 cents to 3.67, while Independent refiners offered bonuses above peak price but sales remained light. Producers expect higher prices by March 16 when Seep plans to cut off supplies to independents.
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Pin Seep Purchasing Agency
Pennsylvania
Recipere
Supreme Court Upholds United States Steel Corporation
Washington March 2 The supreme court upheld the formation of the United States Steel Corporation and its steel industry subsidiaries. The New Jersey court ruling dismissing the government suit was affirmed without prejudice, allowing future action if illegal practices recur. Justices McKenna Pitney Clark Day dissented.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel Industry
Kofuaing
Cone
Sherman Sawasul
Roosevelt
Harriman
J, PB
Morgan P
Morgan Jr
John D
Rockefel- Jol D
Rockefeller, Jr
Ancarnegie
Charles M. Schwab
Joe W. Perkins
James J
Aws
Et. C. Frick
Justice Mckenna
New Jersey Court
McKenna
Stel Corporation
Pitney
Clark
Day
Tobacco and
Standard Oil Company
Steel Corporation
Justice Day
Wisconsin Judge Affirms State 2.5 Percent Beer Law
Milwaukee based decision by Federal Judge Geiger upholds Wisconsin Mulberger law allowing manufacture and sale of 2.5 percent alcohol beer despite Volstead act limits. Manitowoc Products Company sought injunction to stop enforcement, arguing federal limits superior. case hinges on precedence of state prohibition laws.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Geiger
Manitowoc Products Company
Mulberger
Manit
Assassins Fail to Hit British Envoy
London reports a failed assassination attempt on Lord Acton the British minister to Finland in Helsingtorn as he drove to the market. He was not struck and no arrests were made. Acton formerly served as British consul general at Zurich and was named minister to Finland on September 29 last year.
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London
Lord Acton
Minland
Helsingtorn
Market Place
Zurich
Finland
Foreign Office
United States
Mas J
Italian Notes Question Wilsons Mental Vigor in Senate View
Italian notes are cited as proof of President Wilsons mental vigor yet the Senate and Congress show distrust of his health and ability to govern. Critics insist the executive branch needs closer scrutiny, especially over treaty decisions and the Colby appointment amid shipping board concerns.
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Perea
Wilson
Beata
Corre Dence
Berkiey
Ani She
Washington
Senate
Paris
Congress
House
Foreign Affairs
Commerce Committee
Shipping Board
Chiirman
Payne
Interior Department
Colby
Tatiana i
Dice
Mr. Colby
United States
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Lansing
Mysterious Salve Restores Attorney in Kidnaping Case
Tombstone Arizona March 2 The Bisbee deportation trial resumed after two days of quiet. Agents seek witnesses to corroborate or deny testimony leading to defense attorney Bruce Stevenson’s alleged perjury charge. County attorney Bob French reportedly improved after a salve applied by cowpuncher Al Turner, claiming cancer removal, enabling him to attend court this week.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Bisbee
Bob’ French
French
Court House
al Turner
Turner
Bisbee Deportas Lion Rial
West Virginia Senate Rejects National Suffrage Amendment
Charleston West Virginia voters faced a dramatic session as the state senate failed to ratify the national suffrage amendment with a 14 to 14 vote. Senator Harvey W Harmer who proposed the resolution switched to no in a move later described as a bid to seek reconsideration.
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Charleston
W. VI. Marely
West Virginia
Senate
Harvey W. Harmer
Industrial Census Work Starts Today
Washington March news reports the start of field work for a federal census of manufacturers mines mills oil and gas wells and forestry. Ninety eight trained men and over 1200 special agents begin collecting production data with six months to gather facts and two more to publish results, according to Director Rogers.
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Washington
Rogers
Hoover Tops Early Michigan Primary Ballots
Lansing March 1 closing at noon showed seven candidates in the Republican race and five on the Democratic ticket for Michigan's presidential preference primary April 5 with Herbert Hoover listed on both ballots as a leading candidate.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Herbert Hoover
Wood to Debate With Poindexter in South Dakota Primary
Wood and Senator Miles Poindexter will hold four joint debates at Pierre on March 20, three days before the South Dakota primary. Wood plans a state tour from March 15 to 20. Hiram A Johnson launches South Dakota campaign with five speeches after arriving from North Dakota. Some notes mention international affairs with Mexico and a statement by Louis Cabrera in Excelsior.
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Chicago
Maren Leonard A Wood
Miles Poindexter
Pierre, & D
South Dakota
Wood
General Wood
Johnson
Aberdeen
D. D
Hiram A. Johnson
California
Wil
Johnlved
North Dakota
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Mexico
Louis Cabrera
Treasury
Excelsior
Harrisburg Lieutenant Dies Suppressing Mutiny in Kovno
Mrs. Samuel J. Harris of Harrisburg reports the death of her son First Lieut. Samuel J. Harris Jr. from wounds sustained while helping to quell a mutiny in Kovno. Poland asks indemnity in gold marks and the peace talks continue with the Soviet Union scene unfolding in Copenhagen reports.
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Harrisburg
Samuel J. Harris
Samuel J. Harris, Jr
Kovno
Russ
Poland
Copenhagen
Dolandie
Soviet Russa
Sattonel Wende
Grandfathers Story of Wealth in Western Canada
A grandfather recalls selling possessions and moving to Alberta in 1916. He and his family settled in Gear Colony, building a farm with land, livestock, and machinery. He notes his son-in-law’s Idaho arrival and a combined effort to develop 200 acres of irrigated land, ending with substantial wealth and land value increases. The piece also profiles Allan Nicholson of Manitoba, who relocated seventeen years earlier, bought 820 acres, and built a successful mixed farm with crops, stock, and high-value horses and cattle. The narrative praises Manitoba climate, low medical costs, and community kindness while inviting letters from old friends seeking details of experiences in Canada. Canadian government agents offer further information on Western Canada.
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Canada
Alberta
Idaho
C. P
Allan Nicholson
Hazelbridge
Manitoba
le Mars
Plymouth County
Washington Township
Dalton
South Plympton
Springfield
United States
Tom Doling
G. A. Cook
Watertown
Ss. Co
W. V. Bennett
Omaha
Neb
Jackson St
St. Paul Aban
Western Canada
He that keepeth a celt and his steps turned toward an early grive
A compact saying notes a person who guards a tool and moves toward an early grave, implying that careless caution leads to premature decline. The fragment reflects moral caution and fate themes common in older prose.
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Northwestern
R. H. Rishton
Chicago & Northwestern
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Aishton
North Dakota Supreme Court
Steel Trust
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Poindexter
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