steamship lines in agreement tighten rate controls
Washington June 13. Chairman Alexander reports the house ship trust investigating committee found domestic steamship rate competition largely eliminated by agreements among lines. In foreign trade the panel identified at least seventy six rate fixing understandings governing Europe Africa and the Caribbean routes. Most lines serving Atlantic and Pacific coasts participate in conferences or cooperate through written agreements or oral understandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexander
House Ship Trust
Nes
Europe
Africa
Caribbean
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Trousseau tale ends with Birmingham bound girl
In Birmingham a girl named Bessie Dorosette, claimed to be wed to Mary Lewis, was sent back to Chattanooga with no husband. Lewis, a seventeen year old, faces a recorder's court on charges of securing board under false pretenses. Welfare officials intervened after the girl left a boarding house without paying.
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Birmingham
Trousseau
Bessie Dornosette
Mary Lewis
Chattanooga
M. A. Hutchinson
City Welfare Department
Lewis
Recorder’s Court
Third Avenue
Welfare Department
Miss Hutchinson
Young Lewis
Fifteenth Street
Miss Dorosette
Wilson Searight
Dorosette
First Avenue
Two Failures on London Exchange Signal Market Rebound
London June 13. Pay day on the London Stock Exchange amid the worst settlement since the American crisis produced two small failures in addition to Tuesday's. Some help awaited from other quarters but overall the market appeared relieved. The tone was cheerful with prices generally higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
London Stock Exchange
Bishop Brent advocates Philippine self government plan
The Rev. Dr. C. H. Brent Episcopal bishop of the Philippine Islands met President Wilson for a half hour. Brent expressed support for progressive development of the Philippine people until they can govern themselves before independence. He declined to reveal details of the president’s remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
C. H. Brent
Episcopal
Philippine Islands
Wilson
Bishorent
Philippine
Keller's Scouts Begin Second Leg of Alabama Road Trip
State Highway Engineer W S Keller and his party start the second lap of the auto scouting trek from Mobile to Montgomery. They will traverse Elmore Autauga Chilton and Shelby counties reach Birmingham late today then continue to Decatur Florence Huntsville Gadsden and other towns before returning to Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mobile
Selma
W.S. Keller
Alabama
Elmore
Autauga
Chilton
Shelby
Birmingham
Mr. Keller
John Craft
L. Stafford Betty
Decatur
Louisville and Nashville
Jefferson
Blount
Cullman
Morgan Counties
Florence
Cortland
Tuscumbia
Sheffield
Tennessee Valley
Huntsville
Guntersville
Alabama City
Attalla
Gadsden
Anniston
Heflin
Edwardsville
Talladega
Sylacauga
Alexander City
Lafayette
West Point
Ovelika
Auburn
Tuskegee
West Alabama
Demopolis
Livingston
Mississippi Line
Dothan
Elba
Enterprise
Greenville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Greenvile
Muller Visits Naval Academy in Washington
Dr. Laura Muller Brazilian foreign minister and party visited Annapolis to inspect the Naval Academy. A special drill luncheon hydro plane flights and building tours were arranged. Da Fonseca and Muller's son expressed interest in flights. Secretary Garrison hosts a dinner tonight in their honor.
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Associated L’ress
Washington
Laura Muller
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Brazil
da Fonseca
Fonseca
Muller
Garrison
Captain Campbell Denies Tampico Turmoil Reports
Consul Roberto Gayon of Mexico forwards Captain D. O. Campbell's statement denying published claims of Americans being shot in Tampico. Campbell asserts internal troubles exist but Tampico is quiet and asks for his words to be published fully to correct the misinformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberto Gayon
Mexico
D. O. Campbell
Kyleakin
Tampico
Campbell
Gayon
Fulton's Renal Compound Promoted for Bright's Disease
An advertisement claims 25¢ worth of pigric and citric acids tested daily show Bright's Disease can be counteracted by Fulton's Renal Compound when started early. It describes the drug as a mild infusion with no heart stimulants and suggests it pairs with standard treatments, urging patients to try it before giving up. It notes Van Antwerp Drug Corp. as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Fulton
Philion
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Mrs Belle Squire Ready to Settle Tax Row
Chicago June 13 Mrs Belle Squire head of the No Vote, No Tax League says she will settle her five year tax dispute with the county as soon as the woman suffrage bill is signed by Governor Dunne. She vows to pay promptly once citizenship is granted in fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Pensacola Couple Wed in Birmingham Despite Objections
A Pensacola contractor J. E. Hughes married Miss Daisy Marks in Birmingham after a romantic, if challenged, union. The ceremony at Rev. Dr. J. S. Foster followed by a home celebration and a request for blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
J. E. Hughes
Pensacola
Fla
Daisy Marks
W. L. Howard
Tee
J.S. Foster
Hat and Restaurant Employes Convention Officers Elected
In Denver June 13 a convention of the Hat and Restaurant Employes International League and the Bar Tender International League elected officers. Edward Flore of Buffalo became president and Paul Steaffler of Antonio was among the vice presidents. San Francisco chosen as 1914 convention city.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
International League
Conventio
San Francisco
Edward Flore
Buffalo
Paul Steaffler
Antonio
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