Merger Talks Cloud Transit Fare Shift for DC Lines
Discussion centers on merging Washington Railway and Electric, Capital Traction, and Potomac Electric Power into one system. A tentative 35 cent token fare may replace 30 cent transfers to save about 500000 for riders, with a final decision expected after Congress settles authority for merger.
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Public Utilities Commission
Washington Railway and Electric
Capital Traction
Potomac Electric Power Company
Gyster
Publi Utilities
Cbrkmission
Congress
Potomac
Becagen
Washington and Georgetown
Cok
Comminston
Std
Conwresateam
Vote Hard on France Continues Across Europe
Radical movements in Bohemia and Czechoslovakia face pressure as German policy shifts toward friendlier ties with Italy. The Silesian plebiscite result signals a trend that may curb radicalism and influence relations under wartime tension across the Po Valley and Franco-German front.
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Europe
Russia
France
Germany
Bohemie
Gsechoslovakia
Italy
de i
German Victory in Upper Silesia Plebiscite and Its Global Echo
Analysis notes that a Silesia plebiscite outcome strengthens Germany economically and militarily while limiting reparations gains for Allies. Britain and France gain opposing leverage as Poland’s fate shifts, with Germany’s export recovery aided by favorable exchange rates and renewed industrial power. The piece forecasts political shifts in Germany and broader European tensions through 1935.
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Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Silesia
Poland
France
Bngland
Prahee
Simnoks
Geraigny
Qaar
Poland May Seek League Action Over Plebiscite Fraud Claims
Polish officials indicated Poland may appeal to the League of Nations or the ambassadorial council if the plebiscite tally is confirmed as German victory. They urged US observation and noted State Department contact last November about German influence and alleged abuses in the upper Silesia vote.
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Poland
League of Nations
dMctik
Germany
Indrier
State Department
Mortiber
Bédée Départiidne
Wea
Upper
Seltsia
America
Pir
Toting
Stats Déturtielit
Nafi’és St
Upper Eilasia
United States
Aa Long
Ghrimling
Doan
German Empress S Heart Condition Improves
Déorn Holland March 21 The Associated Press reports the German Empress Auguste Victoria, suffering heart disease for years, shows only modest improvement. Despite ongoing swelling and weak pulses, her general condition has improved to a frail but more satisfactory level as she rests in the royal residence.
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Déorn
Holland
Tht
Brh-1
Auguste Victoria
Germany
Sud
Atterbury Defends National Labor Rules Hearings
Gen. Atterbury testifies before the board on national labor rules and the need for direct negotiations with Pennsylvania rail employees. He asserts rules should be negotiated with workers and that eight hour days cannot apply universally, warning against shop floor intrusions and urging conference with officials and workers.
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Pennsylvania
Mike Wiens
Mari Zhes
Witebury
Pennwae Beee
Billway
Aioe
Board Today
Frank PF. Walsh
Orang
Galion
Atterbury
YF Wingeo
Taliidad
Gen. Atterbury
Labor
Huthdads
Agadcks Uniin
AlLéro
Tales
Watt
Lefor Bullatina
iM B A Receiver Challenges Board Decree Under Newlands Act
A receiver for iM B A attacks the validity of a board decree with reference to the Newlands Act. The case centers on the board’s authority and the action taken by the receivers who argue the regulations and allocations were improperly imposed.
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Newlands Act
Freight service evaluated by DErpors across Waycross division
The report describes the examination of act wu Regumption car freight auger service across the B and A system with the tep of thp Waycross division led by tony.
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Waycross
Ca Tony
Railroad Brotherhood Demands Immediate Strike Referendum
The Kanter federation of rail wage clerks and freight workers sent a resolution to AL Fitzgerald urging an immediate strike ballot if railroads refuse to obey the transportation act. They warn arbitrary wage cuts threaten a nationwide spark to industrial change and announce a plan for a trade treaty with the Soviet Republic of Russia.
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J York
Kanter’ Federation
the Brotherhood of Railwaes
al Stogmeblp
Pieyes
AL Fitegerald
Grant
Protherhood
Transportapiga
Roka 1
Teferution
Alan
Soviet Republic of
Russia
Fund for Irish Relief Passes Fifty Thousand Mark
The drive for 160 008 dollars for starving women and children in Ireland reached the half-way point, with Andrew Hickey reporting quotas near or beyond fulfillment in many districts. Washington events feature four minute talks at several theaters, while thanks are sent for 37 500 already forwarded by Mallow council. James Douglas acknowledges the effort and aid continues through March 28.
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Ireland
American Committee For Relief
Andrew Hickey
Committee On Organization
Keith
Nations
Moving Picture
Washington
John J Noonan
Committee On Theaters
Mallow
Nother Cable
James Douglas
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Victoria
Tou Yisls
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Ro H Norton
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Hitieks Werk Weaorartdits
Union Ofiejain
Walsh
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Jane
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Wallch
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Thehainett
Ecelver
Naneae
Radwasy Brotherhad
Fund For
Bellevue
N. Y. Avenue
Bantam Dining Rooms
G Street
St. N. W
Parker - Bridget
Men & Boys
Nint
Campbell
Ces Dee Campbellco
Insivens Furniture
Iciuus
Magruder’s Fire Croveries
Conn. Ave
K Sts
Arlington Hotel
Vermont Ave
Samuel J. Steinberger
Bue Ri Ben
Xaion Co
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Waahington
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