Coalition Push to Fix Fair Coal Prices Across States
Four hundred coal operators from bituminous and anthracite fields pledged to sell at fair prices, with seven member state committees to coordinate with defense councils. Speakers warned of government takeover if self regulation fails. Leaders urged rapid state coal associations, while critics cited Sherman Act concerns and railcar shortages threatening supply.
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Amended bill clarifies railroad movement protections
The amended provisions specify that the act prohibits interferry with railroad trains and do not reference strikes. The measure would have allowed a resumption of the administration polling bill recently passed by the Senate. The House commerce committee reported the amendment favorably this year.
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Britain to establish costing department under food controller
Tendon June 26 Baron Rhondda announces a new department in the Ministry of Food to determine exact production costs for foodstuffs. The aim is to fix prices by cost plus a normal prewar profit, tightening control from producer to retailer to curb price rises.
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Student Officers Take Long Hike at Fort Myer
Fort Myer yesterday saw student officers endure a strenuous training day. Morning tactical maneuvers used only military maps as they marched from the reservation, then gathered miles away. Afternoon uniforms came off for overalls and trench digging under a hot sun, with a mass retreat and review led by Lieut Col Charles W Fenton.
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Pershing Message Delivers Hope to French Veterans
Four hundred fifty French veterans meeting in Gare du Nord hear Maj Gen Pershing's aid Capt B N Margetts relay his message. He says America is with France, will fight together to crush the common foe, and urges patience until the American army is prepared. The crowd cheers wildly.
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Washington's example in restoring Noyon inspires many
AP reports from Noyon show American French and British civilians working with authorities to aid war shattered districts. The American fund for French wounded shifts to lead Bechericourt relief for 125 residents, while the Comtesse de Chabrannes rebuilds Manecourt and Dr Henri de Rothschild runs a depot in Noyon. About 243 villages faced desertion or ruin, leaving tens of thousands without shelter or food. 12,000 were evacuated to interior France.
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Railroad President Opposes Rate Amendment
Samuel Rea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad opposes a June 13 rate amendment to the Interstate Commerce Act. He argues the change would strip federal regulators of discretion over rates and transfer power to any complainant to force suspensions. He urges lawmakers to block the amendments to let railroads continue serving the country.
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Peru Seeks Petroleum Monopoly Bill Action
Lima, Peru June 26 The government will submit to congress a bill to establish a petroleum monopoly. Peru exported petroleum in 1914 valued at about 4 500 000.
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Sale of Washington Times by Arthur Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane of New York has bought the Washington Times from Frank A Munsey. Announcement of ownership changes was made yesterday by Brisbane who says he owns all the stock and will have absolute control. He notes no severance from Mr Hearst and plans to stay in Washington for now.
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Dynamite Found Near Fort Snelling Camp
Ninety sticks of dynamite packed in a beer case were found half buried 300 yards from the First Minnesota Infantry camp. Guards spotted a man crawling on his hands and knees Sunday night. he fled after being challenged. He filed.
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Russians Plans and Suffrage Protests Stir Washington
Police court actions loom as 25 suffragists face charges for unlawful assembly and display at the White House. Recruiters push for 293 men from DC to enlist in the regular army while Russia pledges to fight for democracy and reject a separate peace.
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War Tax Revision Near End
Revision of the war tax bill likely will be completed today and the measure sent to the Senate Friday by the Senate finance committee. Despite prohibition proposals in the food bill, fees exceeding 400 million dollars annually in liquor revenues are under discussion. The committee expects to report liquor taxes as agreed, with plans to substitute levies if prohibition is adopted. Details of excess profits taxation were debated, but decisions on the excess profits rate publishers' taxes and minor questions were reserved for today.
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Guard at Goldman trial in New York June 26
Six DOJ agents guard Judge Mayer as Em ma Goldman and Alexander Berkman face trial for alleged attempts to defeat the draft law. Mayer received threatening letters, while Assistant DA Harold Content also faced death threats in correspondence. Windproof shirts for sailors are to be provided by the Navy for submersible patrol and submarines.
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Air Raid Reprisal Policy Denied In Lords Debate
London June 26 The House of Lords rejected calls for reprisals on German towns for air raids on England. Lords Strachie and Sydenham argued against retaliation, noting Germans daily bombings behind British lines and urging official disclosure of such operations. The Earl of Derby and Baron Montagu supported not mimicking brutality and emphasized military objectives and centralized air control.
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Quakes at Los Angeles Stun City Dwellers
Three distinct earthquakes rattled dishes and disarranged furniture in Los Angeles this afternoon between 1 15 and 1 30 o clock causing considerable alarm. The most severe tremor struck at 1 15 accompanied by deep rumbling sounds.
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Strike Imperils Chicago Water Supply
Chicago faces a water emergency as 3,000 workers in the water pipe extension bureau strike, halting mains repairs and street projects. Pumping station staff threaten to join, risking a city without water and raising fire safety concerns. Strong entities include Chicago and the water department, with dates noted as June 26.
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Redpath Chautauqua tent collapses during wind storm
In Tarentum Pennsylvania on June 24 a large tent hosting the Redpath Chautauqua Company collapsed amid a severe wind storm. Nine people were injured and a ninth person was reported possibly fatally hurt as crowds of four hundred fled in panic.
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Palm Beach and Kool Kloth Suits Go For $5.95 at Friedlanders
Friedlanders 428 Ninth Street NW offers Palm Beach and Kool Kloth suits at 5 dollars 95 cents. Hundreds have bought these cool comfortable garments, advertised as stylish and affordable for summer wear. The sale highlights include tailored Kool Kloth styles and Palm Beach suits at a bargain price believed to undercut competitors.
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