Mellen Backs Government Ownership of Railways
Charles S. Mellen former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad advocates government ownership of railroads and public utilities. He says a period of deficit may occur but believes ownership would reduce political clashes and place services under civil service rules. He argues patrons would influence roads as public assets while competition declines.
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Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Kentucky Republican Swope Wins Narrow Lincoln Day Victory
The article recalls Harvey Helm's death and outlines the 1930s political clash. Swope, from a famed Kentucky family, spoke at the Lincoln day banquet in Louisville and swayed voters by opposing the League of Nations. He won by about 1700 votes in a district long Democratic.
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Levis
Peatie
Ures
Alsway
Bassyer
Danaie
Kentucky
Louisville
League of Nations
Harvey Helm
Swope
American Legion to Unite Veterans in Roosevelt Speaking Tour
The American Legion promotes a national drive featuring Col. Roosevelt’s speaking tour across 14 states to recruit veterans. Leaders including C. E. Aadus of Omaha and Henry D. Lindsey urge federation of patriotic organizations to curb disorganization and unify efforts ahead of the Minneapolis convention.
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Pheadave Roosevelt
American Legion
G. A. Li
C. E. Adayis
Omaha
Henry D. Lindsey
National Executive Council of the American
wUheir
Tea Saan
Roosevelt
Legion
National
Ballonu
Minneapolis
Ann Martin Contemplates Nevada Senate Run Amid GOP Challenge
Prominent suffragist Ann Martin plans a bid for the Senate in Nevada next year facing a Republican rival. Previous campaign saw about half support of the leading candidate and lower spending, with discussions of a three‑way race including independents. If elected, her historical expertise as former head of the Nevada State University history department could uplift the state’s historical knowledge.
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United States Senate
Ann Martin
Nevada
Aed
Hora Caummailies
Theo
Bequesots
Wil
Ima
Aliss Martin
Senate
Nevada State University
Molnar
First Gun Fired By Yanks In The War
President elect D B King of Liberia and Mrs King, visiting Washington Maine, attended the Paris peace conference and toured Europe before the war began.
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Clect
D. B. King
Republic of
Liberia
Mrs. King
Washington
King
Paris
Europe
Sixth Field Artillery
Pershing
New York
Fined for Reading Paper on Street in Birmingham
John Turner was arrested for obstructing traffic while reading a newspaper on a Birmingham street. A crowd gathered to watch the latest news unfold. Turner paid a fine of 2.50 dollars.
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John Turner
Binningham
England
Turner
Welsh miners form brewery to cope with beer shortage
Welsh miners unable to buy enough beer due to shortage form a company to purchase and operate a brewery. capital of 100000 dollars subscribed by miners' clubs to support the venture.
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Coach Miners
Wales
Arizona Judge Legalizes Beer Sale Under Demurrer
Judge William H. Sawtelle sustains Ranier Brewing Company demurrer and permits sale of beer with 234 percent alcohol, upholding government action to prohibit arch beer.
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Arizona
William H. Sawtelle
Ranier Brewing Company
Infertile Eggs Keep Best Under Simple Farm Rules
Agricultural bulletin warns farmers that infertile eggs stay fresher and sell better, while fertile eggs spoiled by heat and roosters reduce profits. It advises removing males after the hatching season, cooling nest areas, collecting eggs twice daily, and marketing at least twice a week to minimize losses from blood rings and spoilage.
Poultry Keeping Pays Well in Farmville Virginia
The Barred Plymouth Rock Association of Farmville Virginia organized in 1915 has grown into an incorporated entity with 1500 capital and a dedicated manager. In five months, receipts reached 7500 dollars, and members hold over 6000 hens and pullets. In spring 1916 they sold 1000 capons on a northern market. Once a minor activity, poultry keeping is now a key local industry.
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Plymouth Rock
Farmville Association
Poultry for Young People Initiative Encourages Youth
Poultry raising appeals to young people and offers a chance for boys and girls to raise fowls and use income as they please. Parents often help children become successful in this way.
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Mellen
Senator Ann Martin
AU NY
Dandlord
General Pershing
America
Persd
Rodnau
Warcraker
Gousieg
Teboker
Penn
United States
State of Liberty
L. Bruckmann
United States Department of Agriculture
Community Breeding Association
Virginia
Plymouth Rock Association
Farmville
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