No Early Returns of Railroads Delayed Aid Prompted
No immediate federal action to aid railroads is planned as the rail administration faces a cash shortfall after the failed 65th congressional appropriation. Director General Hines says no wage cuts, no rate hikes, and no new construction retrenchment, with a gradual approach to funding through open markets or the War Finance Corporation. The government owes $381 million for operating contracts and has exhausted the $500 million revolving fund, prompting talks of patriotic cooperation and potential private financing to meet mature obligations.
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Railroad Administration
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Hines
Admin Cage
War Finance Corporation
Bome
Congress
Treasury Department
Americans Attacked in Berlin by Mob
A mob in Alexander Platz attacked two Americans believed to be Red Cross workers while they rode in a taxicab. Troops intervened and fired on the attackers. Names of the Americans were not learned.
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Berlin
London
Alexander Platz
Red Cross
President Wilson commutes 63 espionage act sentences
Washington March 5 63 sentences imposed under the espionage act have been commuted by President Wilson. The action was announced at the department of justice this afternoon and follows recommendations from the attorney general.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Justice
Stock Quotations Show Mixed Opening Market Activity
New York March 5 trading opened with a heavy tone led by railroad stocks. Declines were small in most, but Reading fell to 8 1 2, Southern Railway to 27 3 4, and Cresapacke and Ohio to 57. Gains appeared in American Hide and Leather preferred at a new high of 101 1 2 along with General Motors at 156 1 4.
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Reading
Southern Railway
Cresapeake
Ohio
General Motors
Steel
Baldwin
Utah
Pan- American Petroleum
Baldwin Locomotive
American Hide and Leather
Central Leather
Distillers Securities
American Writing Paper
Bt. Paul Common
Union Pacific
East St. Louis Spot Prices for Spelter and Market Months
New York reports spot prices for East St. Louis for March April and May at 530 to 540 as well as 620 to 635 for March April May and June. The quiet lead indicates steady demand across the listed months and price ranges.
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New York
East St. Louis
Cotton Exchange Closed By New Legislation
New York March 5 The board of managers of the New York Cotton Exchange decided that due to the new cotton legislation it would be impossible to resume business until tomorrow.
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Cotton Exchange
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
West-dominated House Organization Keeps West in Control
In Washington on March 5 the Republicans announced tentative organization of big house committees. All but two chairmen come from states west of Pennsylvania, making the next house likely to have undisputed western influence. Floor Leader Mann chaired the committee on committees that organized it amid uncertainty over time for permanent setup before a possible special session.
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Washington
Middlewest
Pennsylvania
Mann
Committee On Committees
Saionji Voices China Japan Peace Understanding
Paris March 5 Marquis Saionji a senior member of the Japanese peace delegations declares a firm conviction that China will understand Japan's just and legitimate aspirations and will reach a complete understanding with Japan for peace security and progress of civilization in the far east.
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Paris
China
Japan
Far East
Marquis Saionji
Does Your Husband Drink Cure for Liquor Habit at Home
Druggist reveals private formula claimed to cure alcoholism at home. A Cleveland man allegedly used the powder to recover after years of drinking. The ad asserts the remedy is tasteless and can be secretly given in coffee or tea, with testimonials from a sister and a wife.
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H. J. Brown
Cleveland
Europe
Eesen
Tesco
Chas. G. Pelton
Wilson Urges League of Nations at New York Address
President Wilson told a packed Metropolitan Opera House audience that the United States will return to Paris to push a league of nations covenant. He warned against partisan opposition and said the world now seeks a collective peace as Taft argued a covenant is essential to preserve European peace and avoid a return to balance of power politics.
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Wilson
Paris
League of Nations
Taft
Metropolitan Opera House
America
Europe
Mr. Wilson
William Howard Taft
United States
Modest Maiden Classifies Male Critic at Beach Picnic
A Cleveland Plain Dealer column recalls a witty exchange at a Willough beach fraternity picnic. A young man and pretty girl discuss costumes, riding, and the divided skirt, with the girl defending its propriety and grace.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Miss Z
Divorce Lawyer Attacked Sparks New York Court Mistrial
In New York on March 5 a heated verbal assault by Mrs. McClure’s attorney against Henry H. McClure’s counsel led Supreme Court Justice Ford to declare a mistrial in the divorce case against McClure’s young wife Frances L. Ed Mund L. Mooney accused the defense of a frame up and said the suit aims to extract 100000 dollars from Neil R. White the wealthy restaurateur named as co respondent.
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New York
Henry H. McClure
Frances L
Sinn Feiner Arrested In Dublin March 5 Event
Sinn Fein leader Pierce Beasley was arrested in Dublin today. John McGarry, who escaped from Lincoln prison with Sinn Fein president Prof. de Valera, appeared at a Mansion House concert in volunteer uniform and, after delivering an oration, departed with a strong guard. Four troopships sail for France and New York with 262 officers and 5,545 enlisted men aboard. The Patria Espagne Calamares Panaman carry the troops, due mid March.
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Washington
New York
War Department
Patria
Espagne
Grain Market Report from Chicago and Berlin Violence Update
Grain market notes from Chicago on March 5 show corn and oats higher while provisions fell, with current closes listed for March May and July contracts. Berlin fighting recounts over eighty victims with several killed in Berlin and surrounding areas as Reds storm police stations, plus siege proclamations at Hamborn and Halle.
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Park
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Amsterdam
Lichtenberg
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Halle
Edwin Stroud obituary marks Middletown business leader’s death
Edwin Stroud a prominent Middletown business man and long time Middletown Laundry Company associate died at his home 52 Wyllys Avenue aged 77 years 8 months and 8 days. Born June 25 1841 he married Augusta Eliza Atwell in 1865 and celebrated a golden wedding in 1915. He leaves wife two daughters and a son W E Stroud of the Middletown Laundry Company and other relatives.
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Middletown
Middletown Laundry Company
Wyllys Avenue
Mr. Stroud
William Stroud
Stroud
Mill Street
Wilcox, Crittenden & Company
Augusta Eliza Atwell
Durham
William H. Hahn
H. B. Harrison
New Britain
W. E. Stroud
Industrial Conference Board to fix steel prices discussed
Washington March 5 steel prices will be the first matter at the industrial conference board appointed by Secretary Redfield. The board will meet tomorrow with Anthony Caminetti added as a member. Other members include George N. Peck Samuel P. Bush William M Ritter and T. Powell. The group aims to stabilize prices by setting fair government purchase rates to influence private contracts.
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Washington
Commerce Redfield
Redfield
Anthony Caminetti
Immigration
George N. Peck
Moline
Illihairan
Samuel P. Bush
Columbus
Ohio
William M. Ritter
T. Powell
Stroud Life Remembered. Middletown Pioneer Dies
Edwin Stroud, Civil War veteran and longtime Middletown businessman, dies leaving sister Mrs. H. K. Davis of Washington as the sole surviving sibling. Funeral at Wyllys avenue home Friday at 2:30 led by Rev. W. D. Beach. Stroud served in Connecticut units, fought at Antietam Fredericksburg Gettysburg and the Wilderness. wounded at Poe River. later worked as bookkeeper and laundry founder. Also notes funeral for Mrs. Nancy Tyler Arnold to be held Thursday in Haddam with Rev. E. E. Lewis officiating. Interment Haddam cemetery.
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Washington, D.C
Middletown
Connecticut Volunteers
Veteran Reserve Corps
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Wilderness
Poe River
Texas
N. ©. Stiles
Douglas
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Court Street
Stroud
Mr. Stroud
East Court Street
Nancy Tyler Arnold
F.L. Arnold
Haddam
E. E. Lewis
Haddam Cemetery
Regular Meeting Notice for Lady Washington Chapter Eastern Star
A regular meeting of Lady Washington Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will be held Thursday evening.
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Lady Washington Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
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