Washington Letter on Taft Era Railroad Bill and Wickersham
The column critiques Attorney General Wickersham for drafting a railroad regulation bill aligned with corporate interests and contradicting Sherman anti trust aims. It argues Taft’s Republican stance favors presidential influence over Congress, urging Senators to oppose the bill to protect public welfare and lawful competition.
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Wick
Wickersham
Wall Street
United States
Senate
Taft
Gener
Congress
Sidney names new school leaders E C Ringer and J A Hanna
At a recent meeting the Sidney school board elected E C Ringer of North Platte as superintendent for the coming year and J A Hanna of Alliance as high school principal. Ringer will leave his post at North Platte after two years and plans to move his family to Sidney by August first. Hanna, already at Alliance, accepted the Sidney principalship to pursue the role.
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Sidney Telegraph
Prin. E. C. Ringer
North Platte
Sidney
J. A. Hanne
Alliance
Ringer
North Wiatte
Supt
J. A. Hanna
Alliance High School
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Hesse Peronate
Deten Oy
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Trade at Home Morrill Mail
Local note reports a man using a money order to Sears Roebuck and then buying goods on time without a note, while claiming hardship and scarce money. The item urges keeping money local and hints at regional land and pasture needs in Sheridan County Nebraska.
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Morrill
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Sheridan Co
Nebraska Land Co
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Newberry Andw. Co
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