Violations of Hours of Train Service Highlighted
Washington reports from Commissioner McChord on the Interstate Commerce Commission analysis of 1913 railroad hours. Nearly 300000 excess service instances were recorded among 269 lines, with wide variance between eastern roads and others.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles C. McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
McChord
Prairie Country
Southwest
Northwest
Southwest Territory
Anaysis
Commission
Analee Ee Ee
Ap Shbttieckien
United
Blind Woman Tells Joy Of Sight Restoration And Support
Mrs Helen S Woodruff wife of a New York Museum director who recently regained sight describes how daily contact with educated blind women eased her despair during endless nights. She vows to join efforts to improve life for the blind through education and companionship.
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New York
Helen S. Woodruff
Museum of Natural History
Wo Ff
Bay State Liner Hits Schooner in Long Island Sound
The steamer Tennessee of the Bay State line collided with the schooner Mattie Bassei at the entrance to Long Island Sound. About 20 feet of port rail was torn away and several state rooms stove in. Most passengers were in the dining saloon. no injuries. Twenty five American sailors aboard the Tennessee helped restore order.
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New York
Tennessee
Bay State Line
Long Island Sound
Mattie Bassei
Gas Dust and Powder Cause of Mine Horror
A report to Governor O Neal finds menthone gas coal dust and black powder caused the Alabama Fuel and Iron mine disaster near Birmingham on November 18. Twenty four men died. Chief Inspector Nesbitt condemns black powder and urges mines to use safer powders though Alabama lacks a law regulating powder type. Assistants Hillman Kelso Webb and Ray aided the investigation.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Fuel and Iron Company
Birmingham
O'Neal
C. H. Nesbitt
City creates compensation fund for Berkeley city employees
Berkeley, Cal December 17 a municipal ordinance created a compensating insurance fund to protect city employees. A tax of one half cent on each $100 of assessed valuation will be levied as a starter until the fund reaches $10,000.
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Imperial
State primary date eyed for April 6 and single vote plan favored
The Alabama Democratic committee led by Tyler Goodwyn leans toward fixing April 6 as the state primary date with a single plurality ballot for all offices. A statute to set future primary dates is urged to avoid factional disputes, with debate over short and long term U S senator candidates and possible July or August timing for farmers.
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Montgomery
Ala
Tyler Goodwyn
State Democratic Committee
Goodwyn
Seour Underwood
R. P. Hobson
Frank P. Glass
Birmingham
O'Neal
Demanding Pay Long Due Them
Since 1878 two thousand workers at the Brooklyn navy yard earned overtime for four years on a promise of extra pay. Annual meetings note claims from 300 to 1000 dollars for 2000 claimants. Court of Claims approved, Senate endorsed, House yet to act. A new appeal to Secretary Daniels asks President Wilson to urge House action.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
United States Court of Claims
Senate
House
Daniels
Willison
Law Could Streamline Primary Setup If Enacted
The passage suggests a law enabling voters to exercise their franchise would reduce state committee duties to arranging primary details, should such legislation pass. It frames the change as a simplification of procedural work for the party organization.
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State Committee
Vapor treatments for cold troubles take hold in hospitals
Vapors carry medicine to lungs without upsetting the stomach. Vicks Vap-O-Rub and Pneumonia Salve, used on throat and chest, release menthol, thymol, eucalyptus, camphor, and pine tar by body heat. Reported to ease worst colds in one night and preferred for head colds, asthma, and catarrh. Three sizes from 25 cents up.
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Vick
Southern Surgeons Discuss Cancer in Atlanta Meeting
In Atlanta Georgia the Southern Gynecological Association held a morning session on cancer treatment. Dr H O Marey and Dr J M T Finney led reads and Dr C H Mayo of Rochester presented a feature on cancer surgery, Mayo noted as a renowned international authority.
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Atlanta
Southern Sum Gynecological Association
H. O Marey
Doctor's Best Cold Remedy Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts a remedy for colds and coughs labeled Globe Pine Compound. It prescribes two ounces glycerine and half an ounce pine concentrate mixed with half a pint of whiskey, taken in small doses after meals and at night, with dosage for children by age. It claims rapid relief and copies the Globe Pine Compound branding from Glob Pharmaceutical laboratories of Chicago.
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Glob Pharmaceutical Laboratories
Chica
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Eastern Railroads
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
BAY State
Founds Fund For
CTY
Berkeley
Cal
Wooltex
Fownes
Christmas Furs
Hammel’s
South
Revillon Freres Furs
Navy Yard
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
City Ticket Office
Royal
Thames & Batre
Insurance and Real Estate
St. Francis Street
S. D. Copeland & Son
Michael Street
Mobile, Ala
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