Bergdoll Gets Four Years for Draft Evasion
Erwin R Bergdoll of Philadelphia found guilty of desertion and evading the draft and sentenced by a court martial to four years hard labor at Fort Leavenworth. He receives a dishonorable discharge, forfeits pay and allowances, and will be taken to the prison with guards under military authorities. His brother Grover Bergdoll was also involved in the case and sought after by authorities for evading the draft.
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Erwin R. Bergdol
Philadelphia
Yart
Worth
Governors Isard
Cresson
Jude Edvocate
Hergdell
R Bergdell
Berndell
Bullard
Theern
Rmiltin
Grover
T Ware Krawn
Piladelphia
Sega Hv
Erwin
Governors Island
Soon to Attack P E P C Rates in District Supreme Court
Corporation Counsel Stephans and assistants pursue annulment of a 1916 injunction that barred Baltimore District from reconciling Electric Power Co data to consumers. The case, tied to a contentious order for reducing charges from 10 to 1.0 cents per kilowatt hour, involves about 1.59 million dollars paid by power customers. The District seeks to maintain the injunction while elections and duties of the Commissioners are discussed. Proceedings scheduled before September.
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Stephans
District Supreme Court
19Isttomac Eilectric Power Company
Asadcul
Harding Nominated for President Candidacy by Ickes
Illinois figure James M. Cox linked to the Democratic ticket amid party shifts. Ickes backed Gov Lowden then aided Sen Harding on final ballot. Ickes cautioned against a candidate lacking party real choice, signaling concerns over international agreement to end war and urging alignment with GOP leadership.
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Ickes
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James M. Cox
Lowden
Harding
Hiram Johnson Iis
Cus
Chisies Ko
League of Antieme
Pan Amin Ocratu
Namine
Ohio Rates Restricted as Abilities Commission Refuses
The Ohio Utilities Commission declines to allow new R. R.k rates to take effect. The decision halts planned increases amid ongoing review. A report notes possible discovery of original parts of a Mayfio work in a related inquiry.
Rail group eyes rate hikes. threatens ICC appeal
Alfred Thom, general counsel for the Association of Railway Executives, says states may be forced to raise intrastate passenger and baggage charges to match interstate levels. He notes 20 per seat, 2 percent milk and excess baggage rates, and a 60 percent surcharge on Pullman space, with appeals possible to the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Transportation Act if states refuse.
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Alfred
Thom
Association of Railway Executives
Interstate Commerce Commission
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