Freight Rates Push Living Costs Higher Across Nation
Economic expert James Weatherly predicts the nation’s living costs will rise by about 4.8 percent for the year starting in September due to freight rate increases. The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged to raise rates by roughly two billion dollars, with a million more under review for railroads and labor boards adding wage hikes for two million workers. The impact is framed as a $96 annual tax per person for the 100 million Americans. A commission decision is awaited after the latest testimony in Washington.
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James E. Weatherly
Justice Department
Weatherly
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Commission of Railroad Managers
Railroad Labor Boards
United States
Washington
Got Some of Louden's Money
Chicago, July 7. T. W. Hukreida of Warrenston, Missouri, received 2050 dollars from Louden during the presidential primary campaign. He filed a statement with the senate investigating committee. The money came from E. L. Morse of Excelsior, Missouri, and was spent touring Missouri congressional districts for Loudon.
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Louden
Chicago
T. W. Hukreida
Warrenston
Senate Committee
Hukreida
E. L. Morse
Excelsior
Missouri
Loudon
Pendleton Appears Before District Attorney in Elwell Case
Washington July 7 Pendleton former business associate of Joseph Elwell was summoned by District Attorney Swann to clarify conflicting statements about Pendleton's movements on the murder night. Swann said evidence suggests Pendleton may have been at the Elwell home on the morning of the killing.
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Pendleton
Washington
William Pendleton
Joseph Elwell
Swann
Elwell
Blamed Eastern Plants for Northwest Coal Shortage
Paul Minnesota July 7 C P B Jacobson state railroad and warehouse commissioner says eastern manufacturing plants hoard coal causing a shortage in the northwest. He cites Detroit Buffalo Cleveland and New York firms including Ford Motor company and warns of a looming famine this winter while transportation problems persist. The report will be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Paul
Minn
C. P. B. Jacobson
State Railroad and Warehouse
Northwest
Detroit
Buffalo
Cleveland
New York
Jacobson
Ford Motor Company
East
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frazier Leads Narrowly in North Dakota Primary Results
North Dakota analysts foresee changes in Washington delegation after last week’s primary. Dr. E. T. Ladd, backed by the nonpartisan league, defeated Senator A. J. Gronna and Rep. Jas. H. Sinclair. George M. Young secured the I V A nomination in the second district, while C. B. Burtness won in the first. In 2004 unofficial tallies across 2005 precincts, Frazier led Langer by 5,151 with 58,473 to 53,322.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Washington
E. T. Ladd
Nonpartisan League
A. J. Gronna
Jas. H. Sinclair
P. D. Norton
George M. Young
John M. Baer
C. B. Burtness
Frazier
Langer
Babe Ruth Narrowly Escapes Car Crash Near Philadelphia
Babe Ruth and his wife and friends escaped death when the auto they rode in overturned on the Baltimore Pike near Wawa Pennsylvania. The group were pinned beneath the car but suffered only minor bruises as Ruth was en route to New York after a game in Washington yesterday.
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Babe Ruth
Philadelphia
Wawa
Penn
Ruth
New York
Washington
Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents Sig
A compact item outlines Martin Van Buren born Kinderhook New York with milestones from 1782 birth through 1833 election. It lists roles: state senator attorney general of New York United States senator governor of New York and secretary of state. It notes a vice presidency nomination in 1832 and election in 1833.
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Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
N. Y
New York
United States
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Artin Van Buren the First Dutch American President
The article recalls Martin Van Buren as the first machine made and part Dutch born American president born under the American flag. It notes his Dutch heritage, language, and rise from a boy to a lawyer who achieved high professional rank before retirement at forty with notable thrift and a tavern keeping father.
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Artin van Buren
Roosevelt
United Kingdom
van Buren
Immigrant's Son Andrew Jackson Biographic Timeline
Copyright 1920 details the life of Andrew Jackson from birth in Union County North Carolina 1767 to his death, highlighting milestones such as captured by the British 1781 marriage to Rachel Donelson Robards 1806 defeat of Charles Dickinson in a duel 1815 victory at New Orleans and later campaigns against Seminole Indians 1817 18 and his role as governor of the Florida territory in 1821.
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Andrew Jackson
Union County
N.C
Rachel Donaldson Robards
Charles Dickinson
New Orleans
Florida
Territory of
Andrew Jackson a Hard Life Shaped by Revolution
Andrew Jackson, born in a log cabin and orphaned young, rose from poverty after a turbulent frontier upbringing. His mother and brothers were swept away by the War of Independence’s chaos, leaving him to navigate a harsh early life before making his mark in American politics.
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Ndrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
North Carolina
Sam
Andrew
Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren in Early Politics
The article traces Van Buren’s rise from precocious youth to head of the Albany Regency and first national campaign manager for Jackson, highlighting his political craft and rapid ascent. It contrasts Jackson’s rough youth with his later career, noting his impulsive marriages, public feuds, tavern brawls, and eventual role in early U.S. diplomacy amid tensions with Britain.
Dems Plan Push to Win Women's Vote in 1920 Campaign
Democratic leaders, after nominating James M. Cox for president and Franklin D. Roosevelt for vice president, outline plans to mobilize support among women. Palmer, McAdoo as speakers, Colby as key campaigner, with Cox and Roosevelt favored to unite factions after a harmonious convention adjourned.
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San Francisco
Ooh
James Middleton Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ohio
White House
Cox
A. Mitchell Palmer
William Gibbs McAdoo
Bainbridge Colby
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Tammany Administration
McAdoo
Roosevelt
No Cars In Which To Ship Grain
St Paul dispatch notes a grain glut with no railroad cars to move it. The Federal Reserve Bank, via assistant agent C L Mosher, says farmers must store this year’s crop on farms as elevators will overflow two thirds. He cites unprecedented credit aiding farmers but warns the core issue is car shortages, expected to ease after transport constraints are resolved.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
Federal Reserve Bank
C. L. Mosher
Federal Reserve
Mosher
Hiram Johnson to Support Harding In Republican Stand
Hiram Johnson declared support for the Republican party in San Francisco on July 7. He argued the central campaign issue is avoiding entanglement in European and Asiatic affairs and contrasted Republican and Democrat platforms. Johnson criticized Wilson's covenant as war prone and urged backing the party's stance for American independence.
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San Francisco
America
Hiram Johnson
Warren G. Harding
Wilson
Presiden
League
Republican Party
How Wood's Campaign Financed Revealed Before Senate Panel
William Loeb Jr testified as Wood campaign funds depository with $460,000 collected. He wired $225,000 to Chicago, $130,000 to eastern HQ, $45,000 to New York HQ, and $6,000 to Col. W C Proctor, Wood's manager. Senator Kenyon pressed about a backhanded payment. Loeb confirmed. Sprague could not explain the discrepancy between $300 Colorado leader share and $14,000 reported expenditure.
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Wood
Chicago
Gen. Wood
Senate Campaign Committee
William Loeb, Jr
Loeb
Eastern
New York
W. C
ANOTHER REVOLUTION PENDING IN MEXICO
Gen. Ricardo Gonzales, a nephew of Pueblo and Carranza candidate, rebels against the De La Huerta government at Monclova Coahuila. The state department via Consul Blocker at Pedras Megras reports 50 to 200 men. They cut railroad and telephone lines south of Monclova and have pushed as far north as Barraterran.
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Mexico
Washington, D. C
Ricardo Gonzales
Carranza
de la Huerta
Monclova
Coahuila
State Department
Blocker
Pedras Megras
Jonzales
Barraterran
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Morgan
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Benton
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Harding
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