Neutral Border Zone Pact Sealed Between Norway and Sweden
The Associated Press reports a protocol signed at Karlstad Baturdag to dissolve the union of Norway and Sweden subject to ratification. It covers arbitration by The Hague for ten years, a neutral zone on each side of the frontier, and demolition of fortifications except certain old works. Fortifications may remain at Frederiksten Gyldenleeve and Overbjerget in limited form. The agreement, for thirty years, outlines a three‑officer arbitration commission and quick completion within eight months of effectiveness.
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Sweden
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Union of Nor-way
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Gyldenleeve
Overbjerget
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Hague Arbitration
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Arbitration Tribunal
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Army
Navy
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Switzerland
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Kirgavingers
Christian Lundeberg
Count A. Wachtmeister
Hjalmar Hammarskjold
Karl Staaf
Norway
Christian Michelsen
Carl D. Berger
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Benjamin Vogt
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Swedan
Riksdag
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Karlstad
Norway Sweden dissolve union at Karlstad accord
The Karlstad agreement sets a plan for Norway's independence from Sweden and mutual treaty adjustments. Norway's premier Christian Michelsen and Sweden's premier Christian Lundeberg sign. ratification by both parliaments follows. public reaction in Oslo and Christiania cites mixed views on concessions and arbitration limits.
Shake-Up of Inspectors Drives Steamboat Probe Reform
Secretary Metcalf plans a personnel shake-up in the United States Steam boat Inspection Service. Assistant Secretary Lawrence Murray and Deputy Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith would take over. The move follows post Slocum disaster reforms and internal tensions as Uhler's bureau ties steamboat inspection to Smith.
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Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Steamboat Inspection Service
Lawrence C. Murray
Herbert Knox Smith
New York Harbor
Roosevelt
Murray
Navy
Department
George Anhler
Smith
Matcalf
Uhler
Complain of Standard Oil Petitions ICC Over Rates
Marshall Oil Company of Marshalltown Iowa filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint alleging railroads favor Rockefeller by charging unequal freight rates for oil shipped in less than carload lots. Defendants include Chicago Burlington and Quincy Missouri Pacific Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Iowa Central Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Union Pacific.
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Iowa Company
Rockefeller
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshall Oil Company
Marshalltown
Iowa
Oid City
Warren
Standard Ol Company
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Missouri Pacific
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Iowa Central
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Union Pacific
Bank's Doors Closed in Kansas City State Bank Failure
Kansas City State Bank under Wiley O. Cox ceased opening and entered voluntary liquidation due to poor growth and competition with larger banks. Assets included a $4.75 million deposit base and $4 million in loans, with $587,000 of city funds held. Fidelity Trust Company agreed to honor checks and pay on demand, while Cox, a long-time financier, had previously built the bank since 1888 and owned the Kansas City Times before selling in 1939.
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Kansas City State Bank
Wiley O. Cox
Bank of Salmon & Salmon
Clinton
Fidelity Trust Company
Ninth and
Walnut Streets
Wilby
Cox
Missouri
First National Bank
Springfeld
Jte
Kansas City Times
Fidelity Trust Company Bank
Charles Campbell
Campbell
Purdy Returns From Europe Aids Freight Rebate Case
Purdy, acting attorney general in Moody's absence, arrived in Washington from Europe. He will soon face Judge Phillips in Kansas City for a hearing in the case against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, as prosecutors push to speed up actions on the freight rebate violations.
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Milton D. Purdy
William A. Day
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Washington
Hoyt
Purdy
Phillips
Kansas City
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Marquette Society Expands Branches Under Justice Morris
The Marquette Society led by Justice Martin F. Morris opens branches in Brooklyn Worcester and Newark after origin in Washington last June as a New York branch. First meeting planned for October.
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Marquette Society
Washington
New York
Martin F. Morris
Brooklyn
N. J
Worcester
Mass
Newark
Rev Alfred Harding Returns to St Pauls Church after three months away
Rev Alfred Harding, pastor of St Pauls Episcopal, returns to lead services after a three month vacation shared with Mrs Harding and their three children. He will resume regular morning and evening services from October 1. Harding, born in New York, previously served Trinity Church in Geneva, and has led St Pauls for nearly nineteen years, earning strong support from Episcopalians citywide. Twilight Park in the Catskills hosted the Hardings during their stay, where All Angels Chapel once conducted services.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Hardings
Bishon Satterlee
New York
Little All Angels Chapel
Twiport Park
Harding
Union Chapel
Dr. Harding
St. Paul's Church
New York City
Trinity Church
Geneva
N. Y
New Orleans Postal Row Leaves Postmaster Spots Undetermined
Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock met with Congressman Robert C. Davey and Republican delegates about a New Orleans post office conflict. The substation will stay open another year, Hitchcock undecided on delegates for the convention, and Postmaster Merritt may send an assistant if he cannot attend.
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Robert C. Davey
Louisiana
L. B. Moseley
Republican National Committee
Mississippi
Cecil A. Lyon
Texas
Davey
New Orleans
W Hitchcock
Post-office Department
Postmasters’ Association
Shallenberger
Degraw
Merritt
Washington
Lockport
N. Y
Dayton
Ohio
Ward P Burlingame
Burlingame
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Hood's Sarsaparilla Tonic Boosts Endurance in Heat
The hot weather test reveals strength limits and low spirits, with many discovering fatigue and enervation. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advised as a tonic to strengthen the blood, promote sleep, refresh the tired body, and stimulate appetite.
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Alaska Telegraph System Shows High Toll and No Errors
Brig. Gen. Greely reports on Alaska telegraph coverage with commercial tolls exceeding 82000 and government use over 20000 in two months. Wireless service records thousands of coded messages in fifteen months with zero errors, prompting a new system to speed business. Major Eugene Teechet is reassigned to Fort Omaha, with several officers ordered to new posts and duties across Fort Wayne and Cheyenne, plus a series of promotions and transfers in the Artillery Corps.
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Mich
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First Infantry
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Cheyenne
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Scott
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Cal
Department of California
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Archibald Wheel Company
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ArtMery Corps
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Field Artillery
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Fifteenth Battery
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
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Clifford L. Corbin
Conat Artillery
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Artilery Corps
William F. Morrison
Artillery Corps
Port Riley
Kans
Charles E. Esbourne
Fort Monroe
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Renkopf
Field Artilery
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Jobo RK
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Philippines
Japan
China
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Guy E. Carleton
Herbert @. Millar
Dennis H. Currie
Coast Artilery
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Millar
Imeld
Artilery
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Ohia
Lieuta
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Coast Artlery
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Philip Yost
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Robert Davis
Coas Artillery
Samuel Frankenberger
Francia B. Upham
Seventy-eighth Company, Coast Artillery
Problems at Government Printing Office Expose Waste
A lengthy critique of the Government Printing Office details large wage costs and excess composition charges. It argues reform is needed but cautions that total savings may be limited without impacting public service. The piece discusses proof sheet abuse, potential photo engraving upgrades, and prospects for Acting Public Printer Oscar J. Ricketts amid retrenchment debates.
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Roosevelt
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Oscar J. Nicketts
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Jewelry scheme foiled by postal inspectors at New York firm
Unwary recipients paid 1.25 to cover packing and boxing costs for a supposed prize. International Jewelry Company of New York allegedly sent letters claiming a silver meat dish and tableware as rewards, then shipped cheap goods. Postal inspectors deem the operations fraudulent and many were duped. Also noted: Methodist bishops meeting in Washington with possible presiding bishop picks. Lieutenant Colonel Loud ends six year run as head of Washington office for American Surety Company effective Oct 1, boosting the firm’s army navy connections.
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New York
Post Office
Yesterda
Intr Jewelry Company
Mne
International Jewelry Company
Loud
Johns
Washington
American Surety Company of
Col
Army
Navy
Omaha Man Secures Panama Canal Food Contract
A veteran feeder, I. Markel of Omaha, wins a five year Panama Canal contract to feed 20 000 workers at isthmian camps. Prices run 45 cents to $1 per day with meals including bread meat coffee and vegetables plus bulk supply sales. He plans New York sourcing and refrigerated transport to Colon.
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Janumu Canal
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Missouri
West
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Read
Panama
Markel
Alo Ge
Thea
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Eeoh
Jamaica
Iran
New York
Colon Alia
Isthmus
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