Kenyon Leads Revolt Backed by Progressive Democrats
Progressive Senators led by Kenyon of Iowa and Johnson of California push to broaden reform in a conference planned for Saturday. They accuse the steering committee of delaying legislation to punish opponents and threaten a summer adjournment unless key bills move. McCumber defends the committee, urging passage of appropriation measures while noting debates over the shipping and minimum wage bills.
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Pedestrians Often at Fault in Auto Accidents
A discussion of pedestrian fault in vehicle injuries cites national safety data showing falls as the leading cause of accidental deaths, with auto related rates rising modestly due to more cars. Pedestrian fatigue and distraction are highlighted, while drivers are not automatically blamed.
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Fruit Brandies Made in United States in 1880
The article notes the first production of fruit brandy in the United States in 1880 marking an early development in American spirit making. No additional individuals or organizations are named in the accessible text.
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United States
Probe Car Shortage Prompts Iowa Data Request
The Interstate Commerce Commission wires Iowa labor commissioners for exact car shortage data. It seeks factual figures before using mandatory powers to compel railroads to move crops. Iowa Railroad Commissioner John Gushor on a state committee met ICC officials May 20 in Washington to discuss rate cooperation and possible pooling of equipment and terminals amid months of disrupted freight movement.
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Insulted by a kiss in New York candy shop
Joseph Weiss a 35 year old candy shop owner at 489 East 169th Street was arraigned before Magistrate Nolan on a charge of disorderly conduct for kissing Frances Heckler an 18 year old customer. Weiss was fined $2. The magistrate quipped that kisses are cheaper now since the boys came back from the war.
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Fiske Attack Replies On Navy Manpower Policy
Secretary Daniels testified before a senate committee on naval personnel policy and wartime enrollment noting that links between 1914 policies and World War I were abortive. He cited British Navy figures of 415 162 and US 520 021 at armistice, and said Congress authorized only 3000 fewer than the 10 000 men feared for Atlantic war readiness in 1916.
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Naval reserve warned against lax commissions during prewar period
Mr Daniels said drastic steps stopped the naval reserve from becoming a slackers paradise early in the war. Commissions in class four were given to unqualified men, forcing him to ban further enrollments. He claimed corruption in naval records and tax issues devalued commissions, threatening a purge unless reforms occurred.
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Smuggle Hooze In Bgs Latest Trick In New York
A Sawyer returning from Detroit reports Canadians smuggling booze into the United States in eggs from a market basket. Fresh Canadian imports include $2 a dozen eggs with brands like Scotch Ply mouths and Brandy Bullets. A taxi incident led to eggs and basket abandoned as onlookers smelled old Scotch and noted rising egg imports from Canada.
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Escaped Patient Finds Work At Abandoned Farm Near Crescent
Alex Peterson who escaped Clarinda asylum thirty days ago was found calmly at an abandoned Crescent area farm owned by J E K Hollenbeck. He planted vines and corn, claimed the land, and said he would plant a garden next week before being returned to the asylum.
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U S 15 Seizes Rail Traffic Control amid Freight Jam
Washington May 21 The interstate commerce commission issued emergency orders to centralize rail control under government direction until the traffic crisis subsides. The move suspends all normal freight rules and directs carriers to move traffic by the most expedient routes to relieve congestion, using smaller railroads where possible. Rates remain unchanged for traffic diverted from designated routes.
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Teutons Ready to Fight Again Warned by Marshal Foch
Paris May 21 Marshal Foch warned France must prepare for future wars while presiding at the annual meeting of the polytechnic school for army engineers. He questioned Germany’s renunciation of war and said neighbors will be forced to keep armies and strong frontiers due to historic realities. He lauded Marshal Joffre for the Marne victory and noted talks in London Spa and Ostend on reparations and plans with Lloyd George, Chamberlain, Millerand, and Francois Marsal. Brussels notes say Franco-Belgian military talks will follow the Luxemburg railway accord with Britain invited.
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Rerouting of Carriers Under Postal Authority
Under this order the carriers responsible for routing must, within 24 hours, deposit in the United States Mail a notice to the consignee detailing the traffic, car numbers and initials, shipment dates and routes, and that transportation charges, including rates, will be the same as if the routing had not occurred.
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Cass County approves $93,000 Indian Creek drainage project
The Cass County board awarded a $93,000 contract to Lana Construction of Council Bluffs for the Indian Creek drainage scheme. Seven bids were submitted, Lana's being the lowest flat price for main ditch and laterals. The project covers fifteen miles of ditch and reclamation of thousands of overflown acres with two dredges, one dry land and one boat, to be deployed at once.
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Boxweed in Use for Makers of Mathematical Instruments
Boxweed is largely used by makers of mathematical instruments. Boxweed is largely used by makers of mathematical instruments. Too many working men make a specialty of working others.
Government to Relieve Congestion Merce Commission
Merce Commission outlines steps to ease city congestion with new traffic and transit measures. Officials cite projected reductions in wait times and improved flow through targeted roadway projects and coordinated signal timing.
Emergency loan approved to relieve rail congestion
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved an emergency loan of 125 million dollars from a 300 million revolving fund for railroads to buy added equipment. The move aims to meet public transportation needs and ease the heavy freight traffic congestion.
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Public warneq on fuel crisis sparks call for action
Washington reports a looming liquid fuel crisis as oil and fuel oil demand outpace production. Dr. Van H Manning warns reserves may exhaust in about twenty years, urging conservation and efficient use of petroleum for essential needs.
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