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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
6
Governor Gunning presents budget tests and reforms urging a constitutional convention for direct senatorial election, civil service expansion, and stricter corporate oversight. He critiques railroad rates, advocates passenger fare relief, inheritance tax, and municipal reform, and calls for lobbying limits, health and education enhancements, and transparency in public spending.
Iowa railroad commissioner urged a broad schedule of joint freight rates, tighter controls on through interstate pricing, and penalties for both railways and shippers to ensure prompt car handling. He called for revised continuous service limits, a strong primary election framework, and alignment with federal standards on transportation.
The New York City Board of Education votes to bar use of all textbooks prepared by teachers employed by the city. Only W. E. Chauchellor opposes and recommends Congress retirement on half pay for aged teachers. The plan pairs with a voluntary fund to fund full retirement salaries. The report notes Oxford Rhodes scholars show strong merit with 161 scholars, and outlines notable figures such as Harvey W. Wiley and James Bryce in public life.
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