Express Business To Be Probed By Commission
The commission orders a wide inquiry into express companies nationwide to examine rates, classifications, and practices. It will assess how revenue and methods operate, with focus on combination rates and potential unfair practices across multiple named carriers and firms. Affected tariffs set for Aug 2 will face review for compliance. Fires at Riverview Park in Chicago threaten major amusements, with $20,000 estimated loss from a blaze starting outside the park, destroying several stalls. A night observer helped move a baby show charge to safety as flames spread.
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Commission
Delivery Company
Morris and American Express Company
Ne Jonal Express Company
New England Patch Company
New England Excess Company
New York and
Boston
Northern Press Company
Pacific Express Company
Southern Express Company
United Btaten Express Company
Wells Fargo &Co
Westcott Company
Western Express Company
United States Express
Jersey
Drowning After Boat Fire At Oconomowoc Lake
Pauline Alexander, 11, daughter of Milwaukee banker L M Alexander, drowned when she leaped from a burning power boat near the Alexander summer place. John Alexander, who jumped first, suffered serious burns. Mrs Alexander and Miss Jones survived clinging to wreckage. The tragedy drew neighbors as lanterns and electric flashes lit the lake while rescue attempts failed to save Pauline.
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Deomomawoa
Wis
Pauling
M. Alexander
Milwaukee
Oconomowes Lake
Imber Hogor
Alexander Summer Place
Fisurea Cotuase
John Alexander
Masa
Pauline
Miss Jones
Joes
Oconomowoe
Malcolm Rogers
Chicago
Bee
Isa Alexander
General Paper Co
Wisconsin. Riy
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Bank
Mise Jones
Milwaukee Mechanics’ Insursnce Company
Uproar at Girls School Over Night Watchman Clash
Reformatory guards armed with knives and hatchets caused riot at an all girls institution after Rose Driscoll returned. Other inmates claimed rough handling by Night Watchman Bartley sparked a protest with cries, smashed windows, broken dishes, and a kitchen range wrecked. Bartley resigned.
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Rose Driscoll
Night Watchu
An. Bartley
Bartley
Kidnappers Get Girl in Central Park Shootout
Five youths from a feared West Side gang leaped from a taxi in Central Park, fled through shrubbery and tea benches, then opened fire in the cab before slipping away. A policeman and others pursued but could not recover the assailants. Rescue attempts and investigations continue as authorities seek the culprits.
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New York
West Side
Centralpark
Rae
Slaughterhouse Burglary Prompts Reward Offered
A burglary at Leben & Zapp's slaughter house led to the loss of most of a beef carcass. The proprietors have posted a reward for the apprehension of the thief.
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Leben & Zapp
Building a Home and Home Craft Books in Library List
The library offers several titles on building and furnishing homes. Desmond and Frohme’s Building a Home gives fundamental advice and plans for various house sizes. Craftsman Home compiles plans from Craftsman magazine on small homes and settings. Isabel Beyer’s The House, Its Plan, Decoration and Care analyzes home care from a practical standpoint.
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Desmond and
Frotme
Architectual Record
Craftsman Home
Craftsman Magazine
Isabel Beyier
Library of Home Economics
Senator Seeks July 24 Vote On Canadian Reciprocity
Washington June 27 An attempt by Chairman Penrose to fix July 24 for a vote on the Canadian reciprocity bill was deferred by La Follette's objection. The debate showed insurgents and some Democrats favor passing wool revision and free list bills first to force presidential action before reciprocity.
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Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
la Follette
Williams
Miss
Sen
Nelson
Bailey
Cummins
Markets Correct Prices As Of Today
The Markets section provides corrected price data current to date for listed commodities. Prices reflect latest trades, offering a snapshot of market values for investors and readers tracking financial activity.
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Express
Conseres
Oconomowoc
Ghter
L. M. Alexander
Reformatory
Sart
New York City
Cornell College
Thaca
N. Y
Liberty Hyde Bailey
Cornell College of Agriculture
Wintry Life Commission
Morocos
Beritz
Germany
Morocco
Agadir
Cape Ghir
Gault
Marie, Mich
Sault Ste Marie
New London
Atwood
Conn
Manhattan Island
Singer Tower
Mineola
Wisconsin Revenue Collector
Washington
Frank L. Gilbert
Cab of
Internal Revenue
Dis
Wisconsin
Frea
Velva
Ray
S. Charlson
Thomas Hotel
T. F. Smith
Elmer McKinley
MINOT
David Dinnie
Soo
Twin Cities
Devils Lake
Cowan
Ramsey County
Fort Totten
Maggie Jones
Stanley
Joe Schrivner
Schrivner
Duboise
Kenmare
Mary McKayle
Ward
Bismarck
Stanton
Knife River
Otto Schafer
Schafer
Bowman
Louis Greitz
Milton
Hans Overboe
Overboe
Towner
John Kech
S. L.nichols
Bis
Dickey
Emil Knipke
Northwood
Holwager
Dens
Washington, D. C
Townsend
Michigan
New Mexico
Arizona
Territories
House
Pasenault
Pasonault
W. O. McClintock
Tioga
N.D
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter
Riter
Serra & Bros
Trrewarrer
Comrant
Secon Avene
Minneapolis, Mine
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