Railroads seek big freight-rate hike before ICC
Washington May 24 hearing opens on increased freight rates proposed by railroads to meet a 6 percent return under the transportation act. Carriers seek about 1.027 billion more in revenue, with eastern group up 30.4 percent, southern 80.9 percent, western 23.9 percent, not accounting for possible wage rises for two million workers. Howard Billett of the Railway Executives Association testified.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Transportation Ct
South
West
Railway Labor Board
Howard Billett
The
Association of Railway Executives
Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Damrosch Decorated Knight in Rome Honors
Walter Damrosch director of the New York Symphony Orchestra visiting Rome was decorated with the Order of the Crown of Italy and named knight by King Victor Emmanuel for his conductors’ gifts. The May 24 ceremony marked a prestigious recognition of his contributions to music.
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Associated Presa
the Ranier
Rome
Italy
Walter Damrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
Torday
Order of the Crown of
Victor Emmanuel
Damrosch
Hitchcock Says Greatest Sum Was Spent in New Jersey
Washington May 24 Frank I Hitchcock campaign manager for General Leonard Wood told a senate investigating committee that the largest sum spent in any state by the Wood organization was 15000 in New Jersey. He said Maryland spent 12500 and New York spent less than 10000. He added funds were handled from Chicago and he knew nothing of Chicago headquarters expenses. Horace C Stebbens and B A Sprague were summoned to testify. Dr Randolph Hersey of West Virginia testified next.
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Associated Peeks
Washington
Frank I. Hitchcock
Leonard Wood
Senate
Wood Organization
New Jersey
Maryland
Hitchcock
New York
Wood
Reed
New York State
Chicago
Kenyon
Horace C. Stebbens
B. A. Sprague
Randolph Hersey
West Virginia
Southerland
Ohio Gov Cox backs three days for democracy proclamation
Governor James M. Cox endorsed the national movement to foster friendship and good will within communities. He urged Ohio residents to observe June 12 Neighbors Day June 13 and 14 Democracy days, with June 12, 18 and 14 highlighted as special observances.
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Associated Press
Columbus
James M. Cox
Ohio
Mt Vernon Beats Danville In Exciting Baseball Game
Mt Vernon defeated Danville 7 to 1 in a Sunday afternoon game at Danville. Batteries were Condon and Blubaugh for Mt Vernon, Gardner and Blubaugh for Danville. A large crowd attended and many Mt Vernon supporters were present. A sacred concert by Grace Episcopal boys choir of Mansfeld followed at Grace Presbyterian church Sunday evening.
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Mt. Vernon
Danville
Condon
Blubaugh
Danvilla, Gardner and
Saycred
Grace Episcopal Church
Mansfeld
Presbyterian Church
Government Rail Toll Loss Revealed in Final Report
In Washington May 24 the government’s gross loss in railroad operations under federal control reached 1 00,474,000 according to the final report issued by Swager Sherley railway administration director of finance. Sherley said 677,513,000 was due to excess operating expenses over revenue and rentals for the Chi roads. Smallness sleeping car and waterway effects added 48,460,000 to the total.
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Washington
Swager Sherley
Railway Administration
Shorley
Smallnes
Iniiuct Waterways
Mrs Sharples Speaks at Local Church Rally
Mrs Jonnie Sharples of Chicago spoke to a large audience Sunday evening at Vine Front Church, addressing attendees under the auspices of the National Purity League. Her talk drew interest from community members and churchgoers alike.
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Mra
Jonnie Sharples
Chicago
Vine
National Purity League
County Fair Pig Contest Open to All County Boys
Knox county fair announces a pig feeding contest open to all county boys and girls who want to enter. Participants buy pure bred pigs, farrowed in March, weighed by June 8, kept on accurate feed records, and shown at the August county fair. The committee will finance pig purchases for those unable to afford one and urges interested individuals to contact Mr. S T Anderson.
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Knox County
Mr. 8 T
Anderson
Hold Up Men Stake Out Heist Near Pittsburg
The First National Bank of Hinleyville near Pittsburg was held up by eight men just after noon. They escaped with bonds and securities worth 100000 and 15000 in cash. The cashier was knocked and locked in the vault as the robbers fled. a posse is in pursuit.
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Associated Prows
Pittsburgh
Anl
First National Bank of
Hinleyville
Alx
Puruit
Missing Nixon girls from Oak Street home prompt mayor alert
Two little girls, daughters of Mr and Mrs Jess Nixon, living at 208 Oak Street wandered away from home this morning. They are five years old and twenty seven months. The disappearance was reported to Mayor Il Ber before noon and no recovery was reported by 2:30 PM. The fire bell sounded the alarm.
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Jess Nixon
Oak Street
Oberlin Marks 27th Anniversary of Anti Saloon League
Oberlin observed the 27th anniversary of the Anti Saloon League with a memorial service for Oberlin College faculty and citizens who helped lead the movement. The gathering honored pioneers of the league and its local impact.
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Oberlin
Oberlin ‘College
King Alexander of Greece Reported Married
Paris May 24 reports King Alexander of Greece has married Madame Manos daughter of a former aide de camp to King Constantine. Also notes a large attendance by Mr Vernon Masons at Bladensburg to the annual inn of Ohio lodge No 109 Fr A M.
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Associated Press
Hunn
Paris
Alexander of
Greece
Madame Manos
Constantine
Teachers Examination Planned for June 4 at High School
Superintendent Pe C. Zemer announced this morning that a teachers examination will be held Friday June 4 in the high school building. The notice underscores the district’s continuing route to evaluate and certify educators for the coming term.
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Pe C. Zemer
Parish gathering postponed after death of Mr. Kirk
The mother's meeting at the parish house for Tuesday evening was postponed due to the death of Mr. Th Kirk. Members are urged to attend when rescheduled.
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Ncnt
Tuowluy
Mtr
Boxers' Union Likely If New Bill Becomes Law
New York May 24 If Governor Smith signs a bill legalizing boxing in New York state a boxers union will be organized. President Holland of the state Moderation of Labor warns look out for Glove Puncher's Union No I within a few months.
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Associated Prim To the
New York
Smith
New York State
Holland
Red Outbreak Talk Sparks Berlin News Claim
May 24 report claims The Taegliche Rundschau details preparations in the Rhineland Westphalia Thuringia and Saxony for a staged outbreak to draw the reichswehr away from real centers then trigger a rightist revolt followed by a surge of leftist support as public unrest grows.
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Berlin
Rhineland
Westphalia
Thuringia
Saxony
Centri Germany
Reichswehr
Tull Datall
Eight Horses Enter Big Handicap at Belmont Park
New York May 34 Eight horses are entered in the historic handicap for three olds and upwards at Belmont Park opening today. The one mile race carries a prize of 5000 dollars and features a strong field of contenders.
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Axsochited Brown
New York
Belmont Park
Bolsheviks Attack On 90-Mile Front Shapes War News
Warfront reports from Warsaw and Delawa i describe Bolshevik forces pressing along a 90 mile front with heavy fighting to breach Polish lines and restore link to East Prussia. Villages change hands as the front sways amid months of fierce combat. In Delaware a 28 year old woman named Mia Homer Jace died by suicide, jumping into a cistern behind her home.
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Warsaw
East Prussia
Delawai
Mia
Homer Jace and
Death of Kirk, Mt Vernon Leader and Banker
Dost B Kirk president of the New Knox National Bank and vice president of the C and G Cooper Co died at his Mt Vernon residence Kimwood after weeks of illness. Born 1846 he studied at Kenyon and Howard Law School later practicing in Toledo before returning home. He served as treasurer and vice president of C and G Cooper Co and led the bank as president from 1907. Survived by four children and a wide circle of friends, he was active in church Masonry and Republican politics. Funeral set for Thursday at St Pauls Episcopal Church with burial in Mound View Cemetery.
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Dost B. Kirk
New Knox National Bank
C. & G. Cooper Co
Mt. Vernon
Kimwood
South Vernon
Robert C. Kirk
Eleanor Hoge Kirk
Kirk
Kenyon College
Gambier
Howard Law School
Toledo
Scribner, Hurd & Kirk
Alfred R. McIntire
McIntire
Mr. Vernon Gas Co
Knox National Bank Ae
Mae C. Cooper
Charles Cooper
Ben Ames
Roswell
N. M
J. Griffith Ames
Jacksonville
Roberts, Kirk
Los Angeles
Cal
Cooper Kirk
Chicago
Co. K
Policics
Mt. Vern
Order of the Mystic Shrine of Columbus
Joe Hooker
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Vernon
Eptteom
Rev. William &, Hull
Buriol
Mound View Cemetery
Johnson leading in Oregon for Republican nascent race
Gene Hiram Johnson leads Leonard Wood by 610 votes in Oregon's Republican presidential preference, with Johnson 40,619 and Wood 40,109 from three fourths of the state. Frank Lowden also leads Herbert Hoover by 1,451 in the same tabulations.
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Portland
Ore
Genelor
Hiram Johnson
Leonard Wood
Oregon
Johnson
Wood
Frank Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Labor Issue Urges Overturn of Congress and Policies
Washington May 24 The American Federation of Labor calls for an overturn of Congress in the AFLs official organ the American Federationist under President Samuel Gompers. It attacks Congress and the executive department for cost of living failures and proposes deep cutting measures. It cites profits of 21 corporations averaging 435 percent over normal with living costs up 98 percent and wages up 55 percent.
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Associated Prose
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Samuel Gompere
Femve
American Federationist
Executive Departments
Senator Capper
Kansas
Gompers
Boys Ruin Gardens While Playing Ball
Juvenile Officer Purcell reports many complaints about boys trampling new gardens during ball games. He will ask patients to warn children to stay off others properties.
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Purcell
Explosion injures dozens in Pittsburgh buildings collapse
An explosion at 2021 Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh injured more than 80 people and damaged several nearby structures. Two buildings were blown apart this morning, with several reported missing or in critical condition as emergency crews responded.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Penn Avenue
Carranza Is Reported Killed by Rebels in Puebla
Mexico City May 24 Associated Press reports President Venustiano Carranza was killed on May 21 in the town of Puebla. Initial dispatches claimed six deaths, later revised to one named General Molina who was said to be alive.
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Associated Prest
Mexico City
Carrangs
Puebla
Molina
President Deschanel Falls From Moving Train Near Montargis
President Paul Deschanel of France fell from a train window near Montargis. He walked a mile in darkness before meeting a trackwalker who helped him to a signal station and police called for aid. Doctors found no serious injuries, though he was bruised and lightly cut.
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Associated Press
Montargis
France
Paul Deschanel
Deschanel
Burglars Crack Cozy Corner Candy Kitchen
Thieves entered the Cozy Corner Candy Kitchen at High and Mechanic streets between 12 30 and 1 00 Sunday night. They took 125 pounds sugar, 9.60 dollars from the till, and 10 boxes of candy. Two women suspected. entry through a top window. Chief Parker leads the investigation.
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Mechanic Streets
Mechanic Street
Parker
Woman Struck by Auto Dragged After Crossing in Public Square
Mrs. Robert Emsweller of 16 East Ohio Avenue was hit by a touring Ford driven by Mr. Smeethe of Millwood near the Public Square and South Main Street about midnight Saturday. She was dragged some distance and suffered bruises and a hip injury, then taken home.
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Robert Emsweller
East
Ohio Avenue
Public Square
South Main Street
Smeethe
Millwood
Juniors Lead In Cross Country Meet On Saturday
Cadiz May 24 Juniors dominated a four mile cross country race with nine of thirteen points. Freshmen added three, Sophomores one and Seniors zero. Next meet will feature track stunts at Hiawatha Park. Meanwhile six barrels of fermenting mash were seized by the sheriff moving from Adena to Burnet, odor noted during transit.
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Severth
Hiawatha Park
Cadiz
Burnet
Adena
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West High Street
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