Taxicab supervision shift sparks heated New York row
In New York City Hall the upper house of the municipal assembly transferred cab supervision from the bureau of licenses to the Police department amid boos. Comptroller Charles L. Craig attacked mayor Hylan, alleging police favoritism toward the Yellow Taxicab Company and enmity with Enright, while taxi leaders accused police drives against independents and favored Yellow cabs. Craig opposed the transfer, the sole vote against it.
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New York
Bureau of Licenses
Charles L. Craig
Hylan
Enright
Kenny
Dennis J. Kenny
Assembly
Empire Taxicab Chamber of Commerce
C. J. Cinnot
Craig
Gay
Commissioner Enright
Argentina
Philip J. O’brien
Amalgamated
Taxicab Association
Abolition Planned Of Customs Guesses
Washington March 7 The treasury plans to end the practice of customs appraisers advising importers on prices before filing import papers Officials at ports and the board of general appraisers were asked for their views Hearings on the question are expected within a few weeks with officials favoring elimination of the practice amid disputes between manufacturers and importers
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Washington
Treasury
Moss
Varius
Board of General Appraisers
Customs
Peking Sees Rise in U.S. Gum Imports
In Peking reports show Chinese chewing gum consumption rising as imports from the United States climb by more than 25 percent during the previous year.
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Peking
United States
Factory Girl Among 92 Seekers in Pa.
A fragmented report describes a factory work experience and potential health product claims. It mentions nervousness, a back ailment, and a claim that about 100 women benefited from the product. The text is garbled but references personal testimony and mail responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luite
Crossword Puzzle Haunts and Hints From An Old Page
Crossword puzzle hints and clues from a vintage page listing horizontal and vertical entries. Includes word definitions and hints for a wide range of terms.
Weeks Faces Battles Over Aircraft Expansion Policy
Secretary of War Weeks confronts a major aviation controversy as Coolidge aides push a larger air service. The plan aims to raise regular army personnel to 150000, organize a larger reserve force, and fund new planes and air power, while expanding bases and munitions to deter future war.
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En Manne Denn
United Press Staff
Leee
United Press
Washington
War Department
Mitchell
Weeks
Coolidge
Canal Zone
Hawaii
United States
Rail strike vote tally under way on coast line
Officials of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers began counting a strike vote at their coast headquarters in Los Angeles. The tally covers about four thousand engineers firemen hostlers and outside hostler helpers from Albuquerque New Mexico to San Diego California on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe coast line. The vote arose after a wage increase demand of five percent and a company demand for changes in working rules.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Coast
Albuquerque
N. M
San Diego
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Dawes' Terrier Found After Mastiff Attack
Chicago March 7. Dawes' wire haired fox terrier named Hell Maria vanished on inauguration day and was found in a suburb. The dog fought hard but died after a mastiff mauled it, and Dawes plans to have the pet transported to Washington if desired.
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Chicago
Wis
Hell Maria
Dawes
Washington
Fice
Record Growth in British Publications Reaches 12796
A record number of books were published in Great Britain last year with a total of 12 796. Fiction leads the list, accounting for one tenth of the total.
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Great Britain
Nine Injured in South Dallas Fire Destroys Warehouse
Nine persons were injured in a South Dallas fire that destroyed a furniture warehouse and several residences. Four firefighters were among the injured. damage was about 400000 dollars after a general alarm was sounded and flames were controlled.
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Dallas
Texas
Impersonator of George Ade Shorn in Macon
A Macon Telegraph report from Macon Georgia dated March 7 states a man posing as writer George Ade in Macon was denounced by Ade via a long distance call from Florida. The article notes similar impersonator activity surrounding Ade.
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George Ade Shorn
Macon
George Ade
Florida
Bel cough remedy ad urges safe option for children
Mothers demand a non narcotic cough remedy for kids. An ad cites a parent who used a product named Bey's Honey and Tar and claimed relief for a severe cough. The message warns against substitutes and emphasizes safer, effective options for children.
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Foi Bey
van Belie
Rotary motorcade plans for March conference in Mobile
Traffic officers will escort Rotarians and their ladies during the Monday parade for the Rotary conference on March 16 and 17 with Mayor Hartwell in charge. The Chamber of Commerce mapped the route through Mobile and suburbs, giving Rotarians right of way where possible.
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Harry T. Hartwell
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Southern Announces Crescent Limited Fast Train
The Southern Railway plans a deluxe Crescent Limited service starting April 26 between Mobile and New York via New Orleans Montgomery and Atlanta. Operations run over the Pennsylvania Railroad from New York to Washington. Northbound departs New Orleans 10 p m reaches New York 11 45 a m second day. Southbound leaves New York 6 40 p m arrives New Orleans 9 15 a m second day.
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The
Southern Railway
Associated Press
Washington
Crescent Limited
Mobile
New Orleans
Montgomery
Atlanta
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fake Azaleas Sold Report in Mobile
John W. Pace of the state nursery in spector reported yesterday that some people in Mobile are selling what they call azalea plants. The roots are a common weed cut from a branch and attached at the bottom with dirt to imitate real azaleas.
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John W. Pace
Mobile
Baby Monoplane Invented by Local Test Pilot
Edwin Allen, a test pilot here, developed a baby monoplane powered by a nine horsepower motorcycle engine. The aircraft has climbed to 1800 feet and weighs 205 pounds.
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Washington
Edwin Allen
Marmola Tablets Promise Easy Fat Reduction
A Mamola style advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a painless fat loss solution. It claims no dieting or exercise is needed, with weight loss occurring after meals and at night. The ad markets a dollar per box and offers mail order from the Marmola Company in Detroit.
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General Motors
Detroit
Mich
Quart of Water a Day Helps Kidneys
An authority warns that heavy rich foods strain kidneys by forming acids. Back pain, headaches, and bladder irritation may follow if kidneys lag. Drink ample water and four ounces Jad Salts daily for a few days to flush and stimulate kidneys. Jad Salts, an effervescent lithia drink, is touted to neutralize acids and prevent disorders. Have kidneys checked by a physician twice yearly.
Oyster Survey Nears Completion After Gulf Coast Sampling
All preliminary work for the federal and state survey of the oyster supply along the Gulf coast is finished. A complete report is expected soon and will be tabulated with recommendations from cooperating agencies after conference with industry participants. Commissioner T. Quinn of conservation, who visited during sampling, returned to Montgomery last night.
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Gulf Coast
T. Quinn
Montgomery
Schools for Yeggs Declared Operating in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City March 7 Representative W. L. Carlile said on the house floor that banks in the state run schools for yeggs where young men are taught to pick towns, enter banks, obtain money, and escape. He discussed a plan to create a state bureau of criminal identification.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Toda
W. L. Carlile
Carlile
State Bureau of Criminal Identification
Driver suspended after investigation in city collision
Ed Williams, driver of pump company No. 2, was suspended for 3 days by Fire Chief Gus Rehm after being held responsible for a collision between his truck and aerial truck No. 4 on St. Joseph and St. Anthony streets. Injuries were minor to Fireman Mabbary and driver Willie Soles. The chief led an all day investigation.
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Ed Wiliams
Pumpe Company No. 2
Fire Department
Gus Réhm
St. Joseph
St. Anthony
William Mayberry
Willie Soles
Milkman John Snider Fathers Twenty Two Children
Oklahoma City resident John Snider a milkman near the city limits has twenty two children. The article notes his large family and hints at the local school connection.
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Oklahoma City
John Snider
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