Radical Senate bill aims federal control of roads
Kenyon reports on a tumultuous national debate. A Dallas meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce reveals strong opposition to government operation of railroads. Chairman CharT A. Post asserts private ownership should return with regional consolidation. Federal incorporation and a stronger Interstate Commerce Commission are proposed, while fears of higher rates and political influence loom. The chamber’s stance contrasts with calls for drastic government control.
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Washington
United States
Chart A. Post
Railroad Committee
United States Chamber For Commerce
House Interstate Commerce Commission
Testa
Post
Past
Federal Transportation Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Transportation Conference
Chamber
Senate Hearing Probes Packing Monopolies Bill
Washington August 15 Sen Gronna opened a hearing on the Kenton Bill to extend federal control over the packing industry amid alleged meatpacker monopolies and expansion aims. Sen Kenyon urged careful scrutiny noting the bill imposes licensing and stockyard ownership limits while curbing refrigerator car control. He stressed the move targets corporate profits not government overreach and warns against hastily legislating.
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Washington
Senate Apriculture
Cay
Gronna
Tae
Wef
Bie
Kenyon
Senator Kenyon
Ieis
Federal
Rade Fsion and Information Betarsels Commission
Pri- Ala
New Wireless To Have Radius of 12 500 Miles
A garbled notice states a new wireless system with a 12 500 mile radius will be erected at Crola VASHA Ty Bordeaux. It claims global reach and states output capacity of 72 000 for faster service. The fragmentary text references banking ads and a rate cap but lacks clear dates or sources.
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Wakii
Vilay, Ave
Crola Vasha
Bordeaux
Dealers in trouble arrest and price halt in markets
Australian report notes authorities and workers clamping down on illegal markets. Officials targeted traders and consumers to curb youth exposure while halting price increases at general markets and NIMC outlets. The move aims to stabilize supplies and protect vulnerable buyers.
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Aus
Hayan
AL Brent Ror
Provia- Hh
NIMC
Industrial Crisis A Perilous Problem For This Country
Governor Frederick D. Gardiner of Missouri warns at a Southern California picnic that the present industrial crisis is the nation’s most perilous problem and could swell into upheaval without careful judgment. He denounces troublemakers and blames politicians and anarchists for disturbances. Banner crops are reported across Yugoslavia Ukraine Austria Bohemia and Soviet Russia with harvests hindered by poor harvesting machines.
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Los Angeles
Frederick D. Gardiner
Allsouri
Missou State Society
Southern
California
Hoe
Sienna
Associated Press
Jugo-Slavia
Lurkaine
Austria
Bohemia
Soviet
Rasaia
Italian cabinet plans loans to fund state needs
Aug. 18 dispatch says the Papalo Romano reports no inheritance tax will be levied now. The government will require wealthy individuals to lend money to the state at very low interest rates. Also notes Henry White’s travel to The Hague for peace delegation duties.
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Tome
Papalo Romano
Egyptians' Act Evading Pledges Spark U S Hearing
At a Senate foreign relations hearing Joseph W. Folk formerly Missouri governor and counsel for the Egyptian commission accuses Britain of turning Egypt into a protectorate under a peace treaty. He cites occupation since 1882, the 800 killed and 1,600 wounded last April, and Egyptian hopes for self determination.
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Waslington
Foreign Relations Committee
United States Senate
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Egyptian Commission
England
Egypt
Council of the Leaguer of
Folk
Falk
State Department
Turkey
Great Britain
Hussein
League of Nations
Paria
Afl
Malta
Allenby
Ia Sali
Paris
Strike Affects Million Day Workers In New York
Aug 18 New York reports a city grinding to a halt as over two million riders shift to surface trams and walking due to a strike by 14 000 subway and elevated line workers demanding a 50 percent wage increase. Rain worsens commuting misery with crowds swelling and temporary city buses overloaded.
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New York
Wnterborough Rapid Transit Company
Subway
J Elevated
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Premier Aboyd George Expected Declare On Labor
Crowds gathered around the house of commons as Premier Aboyd George prepared to declare on labor and economic questions. The chamber was filled and courts surrounding the area were crowded with spectators and supporters.
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London
Aboyd George
House of Commons
U. S. Presses Mexico for Aviator Release and Ransom
The State Department instructed the Mexican government to act immediately to secure the release of Lieutenants Paul H Davis and Harold G Peterson, captured by bandits near Candelaria, Texas, who face death if a 15 000 ransom is not paid. Officials said payment, if made, would be charged against the Carranza government or paid directly by Mexico.
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Washington
Mexico City
Cail
Paul H.davis
Starold G. Peterson
Candelaria
Texas
United States
Juurex
State Department
Lansing
P. H. Davis
Harold Peterson
Mexico
Carranza
Southern Department
Vine War Départment
Baker
Maker
Mezfcan
Army Fers
ST. Pag
Minn
Sam (. Peterson
Harold G. Peterson
Paul G. Dayin
Burnquist
Raiaing
London
William Cummings
Jin
Flaial
Hungarian Premier Stephen Prieofar Appointed in Budapest
Stephen Friedrich is named Hungary's prime minister by Archduke Joseph amid allied circles. The move signals a shift in Hungarian governance as the Archduke upholds the quinre worship amid tensions.
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Stephen Prieofar
Budapest
America
Stephei Friedrich
Premar
Hungary
Archduke Joseph
Father of Captured Aviator to Raise $15,000 Ransom
Reports from Kilpatrick say a bandit group led by Chleo Cano holds two American aviators for 16000 dollars. The ransom deadline was extended to Wednesday due to messenger delays. U.S. officials in Washington report heightened tensions as diplomats weigh action and potential consequences.
May Be War in Orient May Be War in Orient Report to Senate
Unclear text suggests a report to the Senate about possible war in the Orient with references to allied positions and diplomatic notes. The fragment mentions potential conflict and briefings but lacks concrete dates or named parties.
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Orient
American Writer With Delegations Sees Peace Treaty Trouble
American writer Thomas F. Millard testified before the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee that a peace treaty could trigger war. He said Chinese delegates sought two international lawyers and criticized U S influence for blocking questions over Shanlung. Millard, unpaid and advising unofficially, warned a deliberate marplot could ruin China’s position and treaty prospects.
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Washington
Japan
Shanlung
Senate
Thomas F. Millard
United States
China
Mr. Millard
Chiga
B. T. Williams
Duail
State Department
Bliss
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Beng
Reads
Senat Foreign Relations Committee
White
Holland
Henry White
Americans Peace Delegaton
Scheveningen
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Wastington
War Department
Loblenz
Cassel
Alg
Prussia
Ministry of the Interbrand
Germany
Marfa
Tex
Pregent H. M. Fennan
Margie SI Bank
Big Bend
Candalaria
Dawkins Kilpatrick
Paul H. Davin
Carold G. Peterson
Meatco
Fort Davis
Sige
Leonard F. Matlack
Uieliih
Candelariasland
George T. Langhorne
VA Coffrier
Kilpatrick
Chleo Cano
Fig Beth
Hulane
Jos Si ‘Tera
Gana
Ojinaga
Villa
Thousand Islands
Friede
Hietome
Cimminge
Ralph Fridan
Sveoni
Shantung
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