Railroads Push Toward Large Mergers By Force of Need
Washington April 23. The Nickel Plate merger illustrates a long standing push toward railroad consolidation. Government impetus began years ago with a 1920 act directing the ICC to map about 20 systems. Today voluntary mergers are favored to ease regulatory burdens while meeting industry demands for bigger long haul units.
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Washington
F. C
Senator Capner
Congress
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Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ronni
USA
Eyewitnesses Describe Prison Killings and Torture Claims
Eyewitnesses report brutal actions near prisons as troops guard entrances and civilians are marched out. Observers claimed fingernails were torn out during torture and that several prisoners were transported away, possibly to be executed, with guards armed and vigilant.
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Bureau of Safety
Mackinder
Leprosy Cure Triumphs at Cullion Philippines Asylum
Gov. Leonard Wood reports near 560 cures in four years at Cullion leprosy colony. He says chaulmoogra oil treatment offers hope to eradicate leprosy, with 73 percent improvement now and many more cures planned. Doctors note early treatment critical, amid past opposition from Filipino health officials.
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International News
Manila
P. I
Cullion
Philippines
Cullfon
Jim
Cuba
Tropics
Wood
Alto
Callion
Victor Reiser
Rockefeller
Patrolman Identifies Bandit Suspects in Bank Messenger Robbery
April 23 report states Patrolman James Gavin named Raymond F. Viniekes, 26, as one of three robbers who kidnapped a bank messenger and stole $14.00 while Viniekes was on traffic duty. The War was held today.
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Chienco
Raymond F. Viniekes
James Gavin
Ohe
Matehiei
Directors of G W A to Meet on Reorganization Friday
Directors of the Greater Waterloo Association will confer Friday at noon in the Russell-Lamson Hotel to hear reports from special committees on a reorganization based on strict commercial principles. They aim to cut overhead and reduce expenses while preserving the group’s citywide welfare role.
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Greater ‘Waterloo Association
Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
Greater Waterloo Association
Russell-Lamson Hotei
Nine new Lions inducted at Black’s Tearoom luncheon
Nine members were inducted into the Lions Club during a luncheon in Black's Tearoom. Tests of entertainment ability were conducted by inviting guests to provide acts. New members introduced included C. Be. Butler, J. J. Poarde, J. R. Holmes, L. W. Jaeger, J. W. Koch, George E. B. Rath, J. P. Rice, Harry Marsati and Robert Cale.
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Thel Lions Club
Black's Tearoom
W. S. MelParlane
Eileen, Slack
John Poarde
Genevieve Holman
Edmar Newton
Bang
William Sheldon
C. BE. Butler
J. J. Poarde
J. R. Holmes
L. W. Jaeger
J. 'W.'Koch
George EB. Rath
Harry Marsati
Ttobart Cale
Union plan to smash border smugglers under federal merger
Washington April 23 The Treasury Department contemplates a nationwide merger of federal law enforcement to create a unified border protection program. Assistant Secretary Andrews leads a conference with state labor treasury and justice officials to seek an executive order and a centralized stone wall against smuggling.
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Coolidge
Fedevsl
International News Service
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Detroit
Labor Department
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Congress
MRS ELIZABETH A SITZER DIES AT 91 IN WATERLOO
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Sitzer 91 died at her home 52 Fifth Street West Waterloo after a brief illness born Cleveland Ohio January 1 1834 married Daniel Sitzer Beloit Wisconsin 1858 later lived in Chemung Illinois Waverly and Waterloo survived by four daughters Mrs Minnie Mauter Miss Sitzer Mrs Zito Sit zer Seattle Mrs A L Harding Sioux City and Mrs John Roots Waterloo seven grandsons two granddaughters and a son died in insane funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday from the home Rev Charles W Easter in charge burial Harlington cemetery pallbearers six Standsons.
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Beloit
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Decedent
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Sturday
Charles W. Easter
Harlington
Waverly
State Briefs From Across Iowa Add Uncertain Muted News
Nevs reports William Robinson charged with extortion and sending threatening letters to bankers, committed to the psychiatric hospital in Iowa City. In Council Bluffs Emma Smith loses suit over a note she said payable if he beat her. judge finds no consideration. Burlington sheriff’s jury assesses $89 in damages against the Iowa Electric Co. for a proposed plant in Oakland. Des Moines investigation into graft in municipal court cases launched by Chief Cavender. Mount Pleasant inmates escape guardless, capture 6 miles south near Skunk River. Centerville coal mine No. 30 shaft sunk almost two feet after heavy rain. delayed mining. Mason City boosters plan a 9 day, special train tour May 11 and May 6 to northern Iowa. Chamber of Commerce group to broadcast May 3 on WHO Des Moines from 7:30 to 9.
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Sioux City
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Ticket scalping ring linked to two cities to stand trial
Memphis April 24 reports that Adolph A. Blum O H Shirley of St Louis and Ross Frazer of Kansas City face trial in New York next month for alleged participation in a nationwide 2 million dollar railroad ticket theft ring. Evidence includes a dectaphone and motion pictures used in a criminal action for the first time.
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Tenn
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O. H. Shirley
St. Louis
Ross Frazer
Kansas City
New York
Charles G. Bakely
Bureau For Railway Intelligence
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Mint
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Big Freight Plane Flies Pianos to Washington
An 1,800 horsepower Sikorsky aircraft landed two baby grand pianos at Bolling Field in Washington from New York along with six passengers. One piano was for Mrs. Calvin Coolidge and the other for a Washington dealer. Col. Harold B. Hartney, aboard, said General Airways plans an aerial freight line between Boston and St Paul Minnesota.
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Washington, D. C
Bollingfield
Sikorsky
New York
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
Harold B. Hartney
General Airways, Inc
Boston
St. Paul
Minn
Unclear Former Assistant Recounts Covert Ticket Scheme
The witness describes meeting with Blum who claimed greater scientific prowess than Frazee. Blum funded travel to New York and arranged conductors, a detectograph, and motion pictures. Records and films of the meeting exist for trial. The plan included giving conductors numbers and stamped envelopes to steal tickets and mail them to four post office boxes.
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Blum
Airman Sets Record in Motorless Plane at Istres
Istres France April 23 Lieut Thoret the celebrated French flier set a new record in a flight with a passenger in a motorless plane staying aloft for 3 hours 3 minutes The prior mark was 2 hours 26 minutes at the Istres aviation school on December 26 In August 1924 Thoret earlier set a world record for a motorless glide of 9 hours 4 minutes with a motorless airplane without passengers
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Istres
France
Lieut
Thoret
Tan
Phoret
WSUI to Broadcast State Music Contest Tonight
WSUI University of Town will broadcast the state musical contest from Iawa City on Saturday night. Twenty four high school representatives from across the state compete in four divisions: boys and girls voices piano and violin. Participants are winners of recent district contests.
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Iawa City
WSUI
University of Town
Abandon Attempt to Halt Sale of Ships
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company dropped its suit against the United States Shipping Board to stop the sale of five President type liners to the Robert Dollar line. Attorneys said they would not appeal Justice Hits’ ruling denying a halt to the sale through in junction.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
United States Shipping Board
Robert Dollar Line
Pacific Mail
Supreme Court
Aepeal
Justice Hits
Thru
Junction
Berlin Voters Battle in Street Campaign Dispute
Berlin residents clash during a campaign ahead of the election on Sunday. Tenement districts saw repeated frays over party colors as flags were torn down and replaced by opposing colors. In Chicago, Carlos Ponza, 29, was found slain by an ax. Jennie Stremaglia claimed self defense after an attempted attack and was detained for questioning.
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Aes
Tenement Distrigta
RILES
Chicago
Carlos Ponza
Jennie Stremaglia
Ponza
Slayer 15 Hanged in Fredericton Murder Case
Harry D. Williams was hanged today at the county jail for the murder of his two half nieces Cynthia Foster and Necia Foster on November 25 last.
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Frederictoon
N. B
Harry D. Williams
Histio
Cynthia
Necia Foster
Divergent Views On Homeric Rescue After Raifuku Maru Sinking
Passengers aboard the White Star Liner Homeric debate whether crew actions saved Japanese sailors from the Raifuku Maru sinking. Some say no heroic rescue occurred while others defend Capt. Roberts as having acted fully. A U S inquiry into possible negligence is anticipated, with mixed public verdicts.
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New York
Homeric
John Roberts
Liston L. Lewis
Fig Homeric
Amos Pinchot
Giffard Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Sauck
Paul E. Alberti
Grain and Marine Insurance
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James J. Talbot
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Republic
Florida
New York Harbor
Court House Used for 65 Years Ends Marion Term
Cedar Rapids April 23 When Judge I C Ellison adjourned sine die the March term of district court at Marion he marked the passing of court sessions in Marion in the old court house used over 65 years. When next term opens June 1 the county will use the new $800000 court house just completed here.
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Cedar Rapids
I. C. Ellison
Marion
Cent
Lowden Says Farm Owner Faces Ruin
New York April 23. Former Illinois Governor Frank O Lowden told a Bureau of Advertising banquet that American farmers face ruin and bank trouble unless the nation aids them. He called agriculture decaying and noted farm bankruptcies have risen over 600 percent, urging farmers to organize on equal terms with major industries.
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New York
Frank O. Lowden
Fovernor
Ilinois
Bureau of Advertising
Two Students Hurt in Airplane Crash Near Dixon Iowa
Two university students William Tompkins of Clarion and Richard Ballard of Davenport were injured when their plane crashed near Dixon Iowa. Tompkins, who was piloting, struck telephone wires after takeoff, breaking two ribs. Ballard suffered a cracked nose as the aircraft was severely damaged.
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Iowa City
William Tompkins
Clarion
Richard Hailard
Davenport
Dixon
Tompkins
Faiied
Ballard
Vet of Sherman’s March to Sea Dies in Mountains
Colorado Springs April 23 John McDowell a Civil War veteran who rode with Gen Sherman in the march to the sea died here yesterday He had lived in the Pike s Peak region since 1873 McDowell once played for the Chicago National League baseball team
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Colo
John McDowell
Gen. Sherman
Pike's Peak
McDowell
Chicago
No Passion Play in 1928. next in 1930 at Oberammergau
The German town of Oberammergau reports there will be no Passion Play in 1928 as rumored. the next production is scheduled for 1930. In Bermuda, the US dirigible Los Angeles departed Lakehurst heading north after a coastal pass. J D Liffting visits Wisconsin for several days on legal business.
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Germany
Liffpring
Wisconsin
J.D. Lifftting
Flight to Tokio progresses after forced landing
Rome reports Italian aviator Francesco de Pinedo completed the first lap of his Flight to Tokio, moving from Sesto Calcade after a Monday forced landing to Brindisi and aiming for Leros, then Gera. Also notes a decapitation of Frauk Schelhardt's murdered daughter in Germany and Vesuvius tourist activity with Americans.
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Tokio
Sesto Calcade
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Gera
Germany
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Chamber of Deputies
Warner Brothers buys Vitagraph in major film industry move
In Washington DC Warner Brothers Inc buys Vitagraph Company of America, the nation’s oldest photoplay producer, signaling a major consolidation. In Belgrade three British MPs arriving from Sofia report hundreds arrested after Bulgarian bomb outrages with no deaths confirmed.
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Warner Brothers, Inc
Vitagraph Company of America
United States
Belgrade
Sage Slavia
Sofia
Delat
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