Will Give Hearing On Short Line Roads
Columbia May 31 director General McAdoo agreed to a June 6 conference to receive resolutions from Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Kentucky rail commissions regarding government takeover of short line railroads. The commissions urged the government operating the main lines to protect freight equipment distribution respect routing and maintain interline rates while allowing short lines to buy materials through a joint purchasing agency and require government consent for any financial arrangements.
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Byron Quote on Love and Immortal Fire
A literary line presents a meditation on love as a divine spark granted by Allah to lift earthly desires. The sentiment blends classic Romantic idea with religious imagery, attributing heavenly origin to human affection.
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Americans Repel German Attack Near Bremenil
American forces in France repulsed a German assault near Bremenil east of Lunéville, inflicting heavy losses. A probe at three points saw 14 Germans reach American trenches. nine killed, four captured, one died of wounds. Prisoners said orders aimed to locate American positions and strength.
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Luneville
Airplanes Sent to Camp Jackson Amid War News
Special dispatch notes 18 airplanes routed to Columbia South Carolina for training at Camp Jackson with the location of the aeroplane field already chosen. The report also covers a patriot meeting of Grand Lodge with leaders including Governors Manning and Rye and Supreme Chancellor J J Brown.
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Rye
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J. J. Brown
Illinois
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Francis H. French
Stapa Lodge
von Moltke Lodge
Charleton
Jasper
Louis J. Bristow
Death of Nippon iron foundry head triggers mass arrests
Tokio May 31 The death by suicide of Nori kichi Oshikawa president of the government iron foundry at Yawata sparks arrests of over a hundred people including high officials and business men. Seven others have hanged themselves amid investigations. Homes and offices of railway and mining officials are searched. The Japan Times calls the affair one of Japan’s worst scandals. Oshikawa, once minister of agriculture, allegedly took a ten thousand yen gift for a favorable shipbuilding contract.
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Porto Rico Prepares 6000 Men for France Draft
Porto Rico's first draft contingency of 6000 men will be called to the colors tomorrow and go to France within two months. Training should be quick as most young Porto Ricans already know the manual of arms. The United States entry into the war spurred them to study for military service. Silent John Hummel reportedly shines with the San Francisco Seals, making notable stunts in the Pacific Coast league.
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Seals
John
Leslie Nanamaker Shines with Browns Backing and Hitting
Evidently Leslie Nanamaker hit his stride with the St. Louis Browns this season providing strong backstop defense and solid plate performance as a top contributor.
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