Senate debate on long and short haul freight policy
Washington June 19 opponents of a bill requiring Interstate Commerce Commission action to force railroads to charge lower rates for short hauls challenged the measure in the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Senate supporters from Poindexter of Washington defended the plan amid opposition from the Chicago Association of Commerce and the National Industrial Traffic League, who argued the policy would harm economic development and the welfare of common carriers.
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Washington
Poindexter
Senate
Pedersen and Son Cleared of Murder Charge
Captain Pedersen and his son were acquitted by a federal jury in New York on charges they caused the death of Axel Hansen aboard the bark Hike. The jury reached verdict in under six minutes with no reported complications.
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New York
Coapraedty Adolphs CO. Pedersen
Axil Hansen
Mystery Soldier Identified In New York Arrival
NEW YORK June 10 The steamship Mont Vernon arriving at Hoboken from Brest found a memory lacking about a man named Roland-Philipps. He was evacuated to General Pershing for identification and today was revealed as Roland Philipps of Evansville Indiana after proof of identity.
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New York
Mont Vernon
Hoboken
Brest
Dier
Paria
Joss
Roland- Philipps
General Pershing
Roland Philipps
Evansville
Ind
Oscar
Stearis
League
France
Rydney E. Mersex
College of the City of
Col ‘Lege
International Exchange of Viewis
Through Rates Benefit Bamberger Freight Lines
An approved through freight rates decision by the railroad administration lowers costs across routes from Davis County to Ogden and Salt Lake City, with service extending to San Francisco and Chicago. The Thelen, director of public for the railroad administration, credited the company for pivotal influence in securing the ruling.
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Bamberger Wieetric
Salt Lake
Aad
Davis County
Ogden
Sal Lake
San Francisco
Chicane
Washington Departmente
Railrad Administration
Toe Ot ‘Tia
Mas ‘Thelen
Railroad Administration
Myen Credit
Stevens Reports Improvement of Chinese Railway
OMSK Russia June 4 The haol lot capacity of the Chinese Eastern railway has been increased fifty per cent and morale of officials and men has greatly improved a statement by John F Movens chief administrator of the Iberian railway said he was gratified with progress of the war and planned to extend operations on the Wans Siberian railroad while he could not expect major efficiency gains while the Boishe remains in control
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Omsk
Russia
Associated Press
John F. Movens
Mss
Wans-Siberian
Incomplete Express Train Plan Mentioned
The fragment notes an express train service between Omsk and Viadivostok with a week to read its destination. It mentions Mr Stevens intending to inaugurate a second express train between Seth and Viadivostok in a future clue or plan.
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Omsk
Viadivostok
Stevens
Seth
Tobacco harms arteries and shortens life warns ad copy
An old advertisement promotes Nicotol as a tobacco habit cure claiming it prevents heart strain and improves health. It touts a money-back guarantee via local druggists, listing testimonials and promises relief after regular use. The piece reads like a health blowhard pitch, with medical-sounding claims and sensational warnings.
Call on J. J. Beummitt for Liberty bond sales
A classified notice invites contact with J. J. Beummitt at 2417 Hudson Avenue to sell Liberty bonds and provides a phone number 39 for inquiries. This concise ad focuses on a single sale offer and the contact details.
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J. J. Beummitt
Hudson Avenue
Sergeant Fatally Injured by Winnipeg Strikers
Winnipeg Man June 11 A riot during the general strike followed the disbanding of the regular police force. Sergeant Coppins was probably fatally injured by strikers as a mob attacked veterans sworn in as volunteers near City Hall. Coppons had earned the Victoria Cross in France.
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Winnipeg
Man
Coppins
Thizere
Coppi
France
More Soldiers on Home From Orizaba Arrival
Newport News June 11 1918 the transport Orizaba arrived today from France with over 4600 troops including the 326th engineers 17th machine gun battalion 545th military police veterinary units four corps mobile veterinary section bakery company 345 veterinary evacuation section base and evacuation hospitals and mobile ordnance repair shop crews aboard.
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Newport News
Orizaba
France
Unita
326Th Engineers
Fourth ‘Corps
Cross Awarded Idaho Lieutenant by Gen. Pershing
Washington reports the Distinguished Service awards to many expeditionary force officers and enlisted personnel. First Lieutenant Samuel Adams of Caldwell Nevada? and Joe J Donahue of Devil Lake North Dakota are named among the honorees, with Adams listed as deceased.
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Idaho
Gen. Pershing
Washington
General Pershing
War Department
Samuel Adams
Caldwell
Thalia
Joe
French Aviator Abandons Flight Across Atlantic
Paris reports Lieut. Roxet, the French aviator who left Villa Coublay on May 24 to fly to Morocco and then attempt a trans Atlantic crossing to Brazil, arrived in Paris from Kenitra. He damaged his aircraft on landing, abandoning the planned voyage after covering about 2070 kilometers at an average 180 kilometers per hour.
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Paris
Lieut
Roxet
Villa Coublay
Morocco
Brazil
Kenitra
Roger
Message of Confidence in Wilson From Lithuanians
A Chicago dispatch reports Lithuanian Americans abroad extend unwavering support for President Wilson. They call for recognition of an independent Lithuania and send greetings of deep respect and admiration, expressing unwavering loyalty to his leadership.
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Chicago
Wilson
Uns
Nnions Conventio
Freetinga Amt
Walsh and Dunne Date With President Wilson Reported
Walsh and Dunne, Irish Sinn Fein delegates, plan to meet President Wilson to press for an attitude statement on Ireland. They intend to urge the president to address the Ireland case in light of the United States mate resolution. Presence of Frick Wilsh and F. Dunne noted.
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S Frick Wilsh Ivyrd
F. Dunne
United States
Wilson
Hoy
Petard
Sinn Hein
Ils Aatter
Messrs Walsh
Nanny
Ireland
Iin Council of Four
Wheat prices to be forged back very soon in New York
In New York June, Mr. Baties argues wheat prices will return to government supported levels as large government purchases and a stabilized farm price. He warns that indiscriminate speculation would disrupt agriculture and provoke nationwide demoralization, urging restraint on private profits from food.
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New York
Baties
Win
No. Barnes
Salt Lake Officers Implicated as Liquor Runners
Salt Lake County deputies and county officials were arrested seven miles north of Park City while transporting liquor from Evanston to Salt Lake. The group, including John Barbidge and B S Case, faced $300 bail each to appear before Justice George W. O Neil. Bottles of whisky, brandy and other spirits were found in their car and motorcycle sidecars.
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Salt Lake
Wiuor
Collins
Algal
Lincoln
Park City
University Seeks Successor for Dr Wheeler President Emeritus to Come
Ban Prangcisco June 1 A special committee to name Dr Benjamin Wheeler s successor was formed by the University of California board of regents after Wheeler announced retirement. Wheeler will retire July 2 with the title of president emeritus and professor of comparative philology.
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Ban Prangcisco
Benjamin We Wheeler
University of California
Man
Spe‘cial
Wheeler
University Board of Regents
20th Engineers Being Discharged at Camp Lewis
Tacoma news reports that 440 members of the Twentieth Engineers, a western unit with extended WWI service in France, arrived at Camp Lewis and are to be discharged today. The camp announced that more than 60,000 men have been demobilized through the quotas offices since demobilization began.
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Tacoma
Wash
Twentieth Engineers
France
Camp Leia
Camp Lewla
Fifty Thousand for Trans Pacific Flight Prize
Los Angeles reports a $50,000 prize offered for a successful trans Pacific flight with Thomas A. Ince and the Twelfle vera club linked to the award. Experts debate flight rules as still unsettled, noting the Pacific may be crossed more easily than the Atlantic due to calm seas and favorable weather. In a separate note from Sandusky, teachers vote for pay increases amid contract talks, seeking $300 more per year as the school board counters with $200.
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Los Angeles
Keerssary
Thomas A. Ince
Iret
trans-Pacific Flight
Dihbero
Pacific Ocean
Sandnc
Board of Eduation
Bankers Prepare For Movement Of Gold Shipments
New York bankers plan to move gold as government restrictions ease. Estimates show shipments valued from Iran dans 900,000 to 15,000,100 dollars may go abroad, mainly to Uruguay and Buenos Aires, aiming to equalize exchange between South America and the United States.
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New York
Uhenwich
Veatric
Iran
Uruguay
Buenos Aires
United States
Supreme Court Opinion Spurs Arizona Viability Law Ruling
The Supreme Court issues an opinion by Justice Patney declaring the Arizona viability law unconstitutional. In Washington the court also dismisses federal injunctions affecting Cable companies and Western Union matters as moot after private ownership returns. Goodsell’s attempted extradition for $1.5 million fraud against France is reversed in part.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Tustica Patney
Arizona
Jommloyers
Wastington
Crestral
Turleson
Commercial
Uacific
Western Union Telegraph Company
Dupreme Court
Frank J. Goodsell
Wheat Receipts and Stocks Reported for May 30
New York June 10 The food administration grain corporation announced total wheat receipts for the week ended May 30 at 2 157 100 bushels, up from 2 023 000 a year ago. Production of four amounted to 2 071 000 barrels. Total wheat in county, unit, and terminal elevators on May 30 stood at 65 824 000 bushels.
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New York
Food Administration Grain Corporation
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