Interstate Board Rebuffs 15 Percent Rail Rate Hike
Washington July 2 The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a petition for a 15 percent increase in railroad rates. Commissioner McChard dissented. The commission found 1916 was the railroads’ most prosperous year and suspended the proposed increases to October 28, 1917. Exceptions cover coal coke and iron ore schedules, with eastern districts needing more revenue. The war’s impact on railroads was less disastrous than early testimony suggested.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
McChard
Sail militant suffragists vow jail over fines
The two acepnpente declared the fines excessive and stated they would go to jail first, signaling militant action in the suffrage campaign.
Potato Prices Edge Down in Reno Wholesale Market
Potatoes of medium grade show a price dip with wholesale shipments to Reno noted as having occurred four weeks prior. information on the exact price or figures is limited in the readable text.
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Reno
U-Boat Attacks Sink 28 Ships and Mine Losses
London reports 21 British ships over 1 600 tons and seven smaller vessels were sunk by mines or submarines last week. Admiralty state losses cover offshore zones and note no fishing boats were lost. Daily events include an American liner Mongolia struck by a mine and passengers and crew landing at Bormbay after torpedoing.
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Mongolia
Bormbay
London
Admiralty
Sipe
Genet Aan
Ushant
Bank Graham & Sons Fails in Chicago
Chicago reports the private bank Graham & Sons located at 660 West Madison failed. Officials say it faced financial difficulties leading to its closure and orderly unwind. No further details on creditors or specific figures were released.
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Chicago
Graham & Sons
West Madison
Draft boards named for WWI exemption hearings
President Wilson appointed local boards to hear exemption claims on the first WWI draft. About 650,000 will be selected for the army. Rules for exemptions were forthcoming as boards began work next week, with state executives broadly approving board personnel across 24 states.
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Washington
Wilson
Canadians Advance to Lens Front Near Arras Road
Canadian troops under artillery protection stormed and captured the German front line before Avion near Lens. The advance pushes the British line within one mile of Lens center on a two mile front. On the extreme left Nova Scotians moved toward the Leauvette area along the Arras road.
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France
Avion
Lens
Siong
Wey
Lene
Arras
Leauvette
Prohibition Tightens as Twenty Three States Go Dry
Twenty three states are now dry as of June 30 under the Reed amendment prohibiting liquor shipments into banned territories. Partial effects spread to additional states. The law bars mail matter advertising intoxicants in prohibition areas to aid enforcement. Officials expect litigation over patent medicines containing alcohol.
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Union News Service
Washington
Justice and Post Office Department
Hals
Income Tax Revenue Increase Reported for May 1917
Washington reports May internal revenue receipts up by 118.7 million dollars versus May 1916, driven largely by new income taxes. Corporate and individual taxes rose by about 2 million, while revenues from theaters museums and concert halls fell by nearly one third. Munition manufacturers paid about 1.69 million.
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Washington
Russia to Be a Republic Forecast by Mission Members
A Moscow based forecast from members of the Russian mission suggests Russia will become a republic. The 30 member group envisions a new assembly and a transitional period during which executive power may be handed to the government or a special committee. The dialogue also aims to address the land question and fundamental laws.
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Washington
Bonds to Issue Over Next Thirty Days to Handle Excess Loans
The plan calls for issuing bonds within the next thirty days to absorb excess loans as arrangements are finalized. Applications for bonds are being processed to finance the cleanup and support debt relief measures.
Consumption of rubber per capita doubles in 25 years
A business report notes per capita rubber use has risen to more than double its level 25 years ago. A leading firm predicts continued growth as markets expand and production adapts to demand.
Refused to Abdicate Over Cook Incident
A reported dispute centers on a domestic cook who refused to leave after being told to quit. The householder questioned the cook about freeing the kitchen staff, but the cook insisted on staying, stating she would not be treated like a servant.
Divorce Brings Shift in Matrimony as Key to Change
In a curious case of divorce, the concept of marriage shifts like a key turning in a lock. The outcome highlights how personal circumstances redefine partnership and commitment dynamics.
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Tomele St. Sprinefield Thas
Nebraska
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