Express Rates Cut by ICC Cut to October 15 1913
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered express rates reduced by about 16 percent, affecting parcels under four pounds and distances up to two thousand miles. The two year order plans 90 rate blocks, lowers most short and mid range rates, and allows appeals to court while labeling rules adjust for perishable goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Commission
Parcel Post
Marble
Post Office Department
Express
Obituaries for Johnson and Silver in 1913 notices
John Gunn Johnson died Monday 4 1913 at Providence Hospital aged widower of Larman Gunn Johnson. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. Jeanette M Silver died Sunday August 3 1913 at 6 30 am, beloved daughter of Mrs T Silver. Funeral Tuesday August 5 at 9 30 am.
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Johnson
Providence Hospital
Margaret
Larman Gunn Johnson
Rock Creek Cemetery
Silver
Jeanette M
T. Silver
Pig Iron Tariff Spat Spurs Debate On Free List
Senators clashed over the wool and metal schedules in the tariff bill. Cummins urged a duty on pig iron while others defended free elements. Debate covered China as a new steel competitor and proposals to replace ad valorem duties with specific rates.
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Oliver
Senate
Finance Committee
United States
China
Pacific
Cummins
Smith
Michigan
Thomas
Stone
Cummings
Iowa
Flip flap gown shakes Paris fashion with dramatic slits
Paris fashion writes of a new feminine silhouette the flip flap gown. Extremely close fitted skirt with a front slit forms an inverted V at the knees displaying both limbs. Baroness de Guestre cites a winter twist and promises a winter surprise.
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Paris
Express Firms Likely to Seek Extension on Rates
Duncan L. Roberts president of United States Express Company said rates changes by October 16 are impractical due to insufficient clerical help. He expects the company will seek an extension of time and other express firms share the view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan L. Roberts
United States Express Company
Express
Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Renew Boll Weevil War Plan Discussed by States
Representatives of cotton growing States met with senators and Department of Agriculture officials yesterday to accelerate boll weevil eradication. The group decided to extend current improved culture methods rather than establish a cotton quarantine.
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Department of Agriculture
Men Should Wear Short Skirt Bathing Suits, Says Instructor
Madison Wisconsin August 4 1937 University of Wisconsin swimming instructor D McChesney in charge of the Brittingham Park bathing beach argues men should be censured for improper bathing more than women and should be compelled to wear bathing suits with short skirts.
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Madison
Wis
D. ‘McChesney
University of Wisconsin
Brittingham, Park
Railroad Inquiry Moves On Despite New Presidency
Government attorneys Thomas W Gregory and Jesse C Adkins returned to Washington from Boston where they examined the New England transportation scene. Officials said the inquiry will pokračovat despite the railroad’s change in leadership under the Sherman antitrust law.
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Thomas
W. Gregory
Wew
York, New Haven, and
Hartford Railroad
Washington
Boston
New England
Erie Ee
Will Probe Copper Strike Inquiry Moves to Calumet
An investigator for labor unions, who departed for Calumet last night, aims to study the copper strike and its settlement prospects. Palmer, noted for probing the textile strike in Lawrence Massachusetts and the silk weavers strike in Paterson, is involved in the broader labor unrest.
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If Labor
Michigan
Calumet
Department
Palmer
Lawrence
Mass
Paterson
Farmers well organized say trip reveals strong northern Iowa farms
Dr Thomas NL Carver head of the rural organization service reports after a two week western trip that farmers in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota are about 88 well organized and prosperous as any in the world. He urged an appointment of H Warden of Mexico Mo as minister to Bolivia after meetings with Major Stone and Speaker Clark at the White House.
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Thomas NL Carver
Department of Agriculture
Ate West
Houston
Iowa
Minnesota
Bolivia
Stone
Speaker Clark
White House
Wison
H. Warden
Mexico
Engineer killed by train near Alexandria
A coroner jury found that William A. Moore locomotive engineer for Southern Railway died after being hit by a train near Alexandria Virginia. He was seen at Union Station Sunday night and the inquest suggested he may have jumped aboard a passing train then been knocked off. He was identified by a railway pass in his pocketbook and survived by two daughters and four sons. Moore was active in Masonic and Royal Arch orders and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The paper notes a Democratic primary vote planned for the city with light expected turnout and also reports social notes and an upcoming Eagles fundraiser for the Alexandria Children’s Home.
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Shington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
William A. Moore
Southern Railway
Alexandris
Potomac Yards
Washington
Union
Moore
R. J. Yates
Alexandria Cty
B. Moore
Night life queries loom as Mulhall witness days begin
House and Senate committees prepare to question lobbyist Marin Mulhall about his activities in Washington. Louis Seibold of the New York World will be examined for connections to Mulhall and his influence on legislation. Former Senator Foraker to testify. Townsend denies confidential talks. Watson seeks another tribunal. Alexandria police report annual drive against unlicensed dogs with fines and continuances in court.
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Marin M. Mulhall
Capitol
House
Louis
Seibold
New York World
Mulhall
Senate
Tommorrow
Foraker
Senate “Committee
Ohio
Townsend
Robert McCarter
Nationel Association of Manufacturers
Overman
James
Watson
Indiana
House Committee
Mulhall Perjury Allegations Stir Committee Hearing
Watson decries rushed committee action and prejudgment in a heated letter. He accuses members of pronouncing judgment before defense evidence could be heard and asks for a separate tribunal to weigh the case impartially.
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Watson
Nbt
Mulhall
Gage
Senate confirms Todd as assistant to U S Attorney General
The Senate last night confirmed George Harold Todd of New York as assistant to the Attorney General. An effort to confirm James Coffey of South Dakota, the internal revenue collector for the North and South Dakota division, failed after Senator Sterling objected.
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Todd
Barks Coffey
Senate
George Harold Todd
New York
United States
James Coffey
South Dakota
North and
Sterling
Low Fares to Colorado All Summer
An advertisement promoting affordable summer travel to Colorado via Rock Island Lines. It touts cheap weekly accommodations from 1 to 10 dollars, the Rocky Mountain Limited from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo, and the Colorado Flyer from St. Louis with fast daily trains. It also recommends books Little Journeys in Colorado and Under the Turquoise Sky and provides contact details for H. M. Brown, District Passenger Agent, Philadelphia.
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Jevelleat
Colorado
Rock Island Lines
Rocky Mountain
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
St. Louis
Rock Island
H. M. Brown
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
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Farvel
W. BR. Pumphrey & Son
Rockville
WM. H. Saedo &Co
H ST
Modern Chapel
Frank Geier’s Sons
Seventh ST Nw
Geo
P. Zorhorst
East Contes Street
Zorhorst
Thos
I Sergeon
Cain
M. Hindle
Mts
W. EB. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A. Speare
J. WM. Lee
Pennsylvania
J. H. Small & Sons
Waldorf-Astoria
Broadway
de Guestre
Myerz
Wool—Gallinger
Missouri
Gallinger
Williams
Myers
Montana
Hia
West
Warren and
Smoot
Walsh
Martine
N.Y
Palier
Wu.s
Goes
Timet
Mick
Mines
R. Harris &Co
the Jewelers
D Streets
Soc
Tokalon Co., Inc
Carver-So
W. Moore
Democratix
Lewis H. Mach‘en
Taylor Ellyson
Richmond
Eagles
Alva, Aerie
Order of Eagles
Marshall-Hall
The
Aerie
Front Royal
Charles W
WN. A. M
Congress
Iter
Tneir
Wear Shop Street
Madewell Union Suits
Madewell’’ Union
Otis
Palais Royal
A.lisner
Grocers i
N. Y
N. J
del., Md
D. C
Washington Florists
Kallipolis Grotto
Chesapeake Beach
POLIS
Paul Armstrong
Salomy Jane
Moen
Columbia
Sam's
Ib el
Paeva Baks & Co
Henderson’s
N. Y. Ave
T. AL Smith
F St
Ham Adame
Sth
G Sis
Glen Echo
Colonial Beach
T. Johns
7Th Strees Wharf
Evy Chase
U. 5S. Marine Band
Baltimore & Ohio
Deer Park
Mtn
Lake Park
Oakland
Berkeley Springs
Atlantic City and Seashore
15Th and
N. Y. ‘Ave
Pa. Ave
Union Station
Tharp
Berkeley
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