Electric railway leaders warn of system collapse and call for action
Representatives of the American Electric Railway Association told the Federal Electric Railways Commission that traction systems face severe strain and many firms may fail unless costs are offset. The hearings, first held by the commission, seek fair public adjustment. Key witnesses, including James Woollsh, Dripping and W J Clark, urged municipal or private ownership debate and stronger state regulation to avert service disappearance.
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American Electric Association
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American Electric Railway Association
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Elecric Railways Commission
Wison
Ouf Commission
Juston
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Fartlee
Trippy
James WoWlsh
W J Clark
York
Tripp
Nonintoxicating beer rulings split U S courts
Federal Judge George W Anderson ruled nonintoxicating beer is not prohibited under war time liquor laws, quashing the Petts and Vogel case in Boston. In New Orleans Judge Foster upheld a demurrer against a beer of two thirds one percent, while Pittsburgh brewing charges faced overruled demurrers, delaying operations.
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Boston
George W Anderson
Sanford F Petts
Leopold H Vogel
Petts
Vogel
Anderson
Congress
New Orleans
Russ T. Toster
United States
American Brewing Company
Mooner
Pittsburgh Pa
Pittsburgh
Thomson
William J Brennen
Nebraska Referendum Petition Refused and Mandamus Sought
District court orders Secretary of State Amshberry to accept and file a referendum petition on Nebraska legislature ratifying the Federal prohibition amendment or show cause by August 4. Judge granted the writ at the request of Omaha attorney John H. Hepkins after state secretary declined to permit filing. The action challenges the legality under the Federal Constitution.
Widow's Choice Limited Fonda Mongay July 7 Case Beliefs
A Southampton court clarified marriage rules in two cases where widows married brothers of their deceased husbands. The judge ruled a man may wed his dead wife's sister, but two women cannot wed their dead husband's brother. The decision arose in the Bath trial weekend.
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Fonda Mongay
Southampton
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Claims Fast Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple harmless cure that removes mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract, promising relief from stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. It asserts one dose proves efficacy and offers refunds through Peeples Drug Stores and other pharmacies.
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Mayr
Mayrs
Peeples
Ford shifts to preparedness stance in wartime testimony
Mount Clemens July 15 Henry Ford now backs “over-preparedness” to ensure peace if a league fails, testifying in the 1 million dollar suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune. He says wartime ideas by Theodore Delavigne circulated in his name were his responsibility while noting he once opposed full disarmament.
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Mount Clemens Midh
Henry
Ford
Theodore Delavigne
Eliott G Steven~ Son
The
Tribune
Delavigne
United States
Stevenson
Mr Ford
National Guard
Guard
League of Nations
Ford Ro
Steepnson
Chass
Adam
Ford Motor Company gains $100 million capital in name change
Wilmington Delaware July 15 By a certificate filed at Power today the Eastern Holding Company changed its name to Ford Motor Company and increased the capital from 100 000 to 100 000 000 The Eastern Holding Company was chartered July 9 1919 with a capital of 100 009 to deal in investments The amending certificate filed today gave no reason for using Word Motor in the name and cited approval at a New York directors meeting. Detroit July 15 Action shows Hantern Holding Company changing its name to Ford Motor Company and boosting capital stock to 100 000 000 following July 11 announcement of capitalization tied to Ell Sel Ford purchasing most minority stock Directors had earlier voted to raise capital to cover greater investment, but Michigan law restricts capitalization to 25 000 000.
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Wilmington
Del
Power
Eastern Holding Company
Ford Motor Company
New York
Detroit
Hantern Holding Company
Ford Company
E@sel Ford
Michigan
Morgantown Postmaster Hodges Rites Held in Morgantown
Funeral services with Masonic rites were held for Del Thomas Exward Hodges 60 former president of West Virginia University and Morgantown postmaster. He died after a long career including military and religious service. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife a son Capt Charles Edward Hodges a daughter Mrs F Gibbs. Also noted are obituaries from Albemarle and Williamsburg areas and a marriage in Hagerstown.
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Washington Post
Morgantown
W. Va
del Thomas Exward Hodges
West Virginia University
Edward A Kropp
A M R Buchanan
Oak Grove
Col Hodges
State Board of Control
Huntington
Marshall College
West Virginia National Guard
Presbyterian Church
Charles Edward Hodges
F. Gibbs
Columbus
Ohio
Charlottesville
Addie Lee Leake
Harry W Leake
Alberene
Leake
W HH Warris
Albemarle County
Ida Birch
Frank H Birch
Richard Baltimore
Fredericksburg
Austina Knox
Robert T Knox
Williamsburg
Robert
Knox
H Lewis Wallace
Tural
H H Wallace
George Street
J J Lanier
Lyncheer Gets 10 Years in Murder Case
Montgomery July 16 Sim Andrews was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the Bay Minette jail killing of Frank Foukal. The jury, after three hours, recommended ten years in the penitentiary. Walter Bishop, linked to the mob, faces trial tomorrow. Absentists testified Andrews is sane.
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Montgomery
Ala
Sim Andrews
Frank Foukal
Egil
Bay Minette
Walter Bishop
Foukal
Abenists
Andrewe
Transport Is Crippled At Sea
New York reported July 15 that the transport Edward Luckenbach bound from Norfolk to Brest was disabled about 00 miles east of Newmore with a damaged turbine bearing. A coast guard cutter sought to aid after a broken shaft left the ship seeking a tow toward New York. The Luckenbach’s status prompted naval advisories as efforts to reach the scene continued and the Ossippee was dispatched to assist.
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New York
Edward Luckenbach
Norfolk
Brest
Newmore
Portland Me
Coast Guard
Ossippee
Edwart Luckenbach
Luckenbach
St Nazaire
France
Edward Tuckenbach
Argentina Joins League by Vote of Its Congress
An official dispatch says Argentina Congress approved accepting the League of Nations covenant invitation. The dispatch to the State Department noted the Senate had reported favorably, paving Argentina's accession to the league.
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Argentina
League
League of Nations
State Department
Martinsville Murder Trial Climax in Pistol Struggle Verdict Expected
In Martinsville today Will Martin faced trial for the alleged murder of policeman George Carter. On the stand he claimed a struggle over a pistol, which Carter held, went off and killed him. The jury will hear more testimony tomorrow with a verdict anticipated.
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Washington Post
Martinsville
Will Martin
George Carter
Carter
Homes For Sale in Chevy Chase
Homes for sale near Chevy Chase two blocks from Conn Ave offer 12 rooms and bath, hot water, electric lights, a deep 435 by 120 foot lot and a well built new house near the Circle with four sleeping rooms, hardwood floors, electric lights and a large lot for family accommodation.
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Chevy Chase
Conn. Ave
Corner property with four rooms and bath on two floors
Real estate ad describes a corner house with four rooms and bath on the first floor and 24th floor, hot water heat, electric lights, garage, and a 500x120 lot. It emphasizes curb appeal and immediate possession for custodial buyers.
Destructive thunderstorm hits Washington County Maryland
A severe storm with high winds and hail struck Washington County causing flooded fields and washed roads. Orchards damaged and buildings unroofed, with two and a half inches of rain in under an hour. The Daniel Ross barn near Linesburg burned by lightning, wrecking hay crops and farming gear, estimated loss near $000. Local names and effects across the county noted.
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Washington
Big Values in Trousers Offered on 9th Street
Friedlander Bros on 9th Street runs a sensational sale of odd trousers from A New Co of Broadway. The four price groups range from 3.98 to 7.50, with many sizes and patterns. Buyers urged to visit for value and matching coats.
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Ninth
New & Co
Broadway
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