Two Platoon Plan Gains Chicago Firemen Backing
The Washington Road of Trade allied endorses a two platoon system for the city fire department after hearing Firemen’s Association President Raymond Forden and Chicago veteran George B Hargan. Hargan cited Chicago’s experience since April and touted better hours, safety, and morale. Fire Chief Wagner supports the plan but opposition cites staffing limits. proponents insist on fair treatment and funding while awaiting taxpayers and executive approval.
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Nectasars
Washington Road of Trade
Raymond Forden
Firemens Associaton
District of Columbia
George B Hargan
Frefight
Firemens Associaton of
Chicago
Hargan
Oden Flesard White
Hagan
Sogue
L Ccal
Iden
Sach Company
Howeser
Fire Department
Frank Wagner
Aden
Was
Chaignan Odell & Smith
Oxter
Oden
MGR JAMES F MACKIN CELEBRATES 79TH BIRTHDAY
On his seventy ninth birthday James F Mackin pastor of St Pauls Church received many congratulations. Masses were held at 6 30 7 and 8 00 am with parish children welcomed in the afternoon from 4 to 6. An evening benediction followed a reception for parishioners in the hall with William J Carroll and Hugh Carley aiding Dr Mackin. The morning masses also marked his forty ninth ordination to St Marys Seminary in Baltimore.
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Mgr
James F Mackin
St Pauls Church
Mackin
Wackins
St .Marva Seminary
Baltimore
Miss Breazeale Found After Vanishing From Cousin’s House
Elizabeth Breazeale, 22, who disappeared Thursday from her cousin’s house in Washington, walked to the Faster Star Home in Takoma Park yesterday afternoon. She could not recall her name, said she spent the night in the woods, and asked for breakfast. Mrs John Moyer alerted police. Detectives O Brien and Cornwall brought her back to Washington.
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Elizabeth Brezeale
Wikow
Wiliams
Connecticut Avenue
Takoma Park
John & Moyer
Sperintendent
Mrs Moyer
Rs. Moyer
Williamson
O Brien
Cornwall
Washington
Defies Law in Cumberland Man Refuses Draft Registration
Cockley a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad telegraph operator at Markleton was held in 2500 dollars bail by the Federal court for failing to register under the selective service act. At the hearing he declined to register, claiming constitutional rights and that the act is unconstitutional. Cockley edits the Rockwood Pioneer, a local publication.
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Cumberland Md
Cockley
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Markleton
Detective Military Service
Cookiey Ia
Rockwood Pioneera Seclaitat Publica
Tom
Trip of a Lifetime to Yellowstone National Park
A promotional piece invites readers to plan a Yellowstone visit with detailed guidance on travel options, durations, costs, and sights. It highlights a scenic Cody Road drive as a centerpiece and offers an illustrated booklet from the Philadelphia office of the General Agent, Passer Dept. F & RR.
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Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone
Cody Road
Austin
Tri Chestnut St
Eastern railroads denied 15 percent fare hike by I C Co
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejects a proposed 15 percent rate increase for Eastern carriers while endorsing limited increases for coal coke and iron ore in the Southern and Western districts. The decision notes Western and Southern roads show improving financials but Eastern lines face congestion and higher costs, arguing no emergency justifies broad increases there.
Controversy Over Railroads Pay Increases and War Strain
Amid wartime pressure railroads push for a 15 percent freight rate rise to cover soaring costs. Shippers and Western, Southern lines oppose, while Interstate Commerce Commission weighs economic danger and possible congressional action. Estimates show annual revenue impact between 300 and 400 million dollars as hearings close.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
National Shippers’ Conference
Clifford Thorne
Town
Shippers
United
Khaki clad bar admits 1451 new lawyers at District Supreme Court
Men in khaki stood before the bar of the District Supreme Court yesterday and were admitted to practice law. William Henry Dennis, chairman of the examining committee, presented 1451 successful candidates, ten of whom were women. Women licensed include Mrs Cora Dhotn, Elizabeth Harris, Mrs Leslie B Wight, Mrs Bla Royal Williams, Miss Edith B Newman, Miss Adele Vo Smith, Miss Christine Quick, Miss Tulia Banks, Miss Bessie Cohen, and Miss Clara Friedman.
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District Supreme Court
William Henry Dennis
Cora Dhotn
Elizabeth Harris
Leslie B Wight
Bla Royal Williams
Edith B Newman
Adele Vo Smith
Christine Quick
Tulia Banks
Bessie Cohen
Clara Friedman
Petworth Aids Recruiting Drive At Patriotic Meeting
Col John G Capers spoke at a Petworth Citizens Association gathering in the school building urging every man to support the war effort. The group planned a recruiting feature for the July 4 celebration to boost the district’s war quota, proposing sending recruiting officers and a small military unit to aid the drive. The meeting was led by president Tames.
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John G Capers
Patworth
Mail to cost more under Postmaster General order
An order from the Postmaster General imposes new mail parcel fees. A 10 cent charge applies to shipments up to 50 dollars, and 25 cents for remittances up to 100 dollars. The fees take effect on and after fulv ialt O Dj, affecting parcel mail and money remittance services.
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Postmaster General
Bride Won't Quit Mother in Law Divorce Suit
Jammer I Strebel Clark fled suit for limited divorce from Katie Strobel yesterday in the Diether Supreme Court. Strobel states she and her husband went to Hye with the latter's mother after the welding. He says he has repeatedly asked his wife to leave her mother a home and live with him, but she refuses.
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Jammer I Strebel Clark
Nave Yard
Katie Strobel
Diether Supreme Court
Strobel
Hye
Lise
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