Express Companies and Parcels Post Debate Rages On
A Dallas News summary notes the push to regulate express carriers and adopt a parcels post. It cites Governor Colquitt’s past actions, Taft’s support, and the interstate commission’s potential role, contrasting with rail and bank regulation and calling for cheaper, universal mail service. It also reports Cananea unrest rumors and critiques Colquitt’s tuberculosis commission appointments as non physicians.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
John Wanamaker
Harrisson
United States
Adams
The
American
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Europe
Intersate Commerce Commission
Great Britain
Germany
Switzerland
Corpus Christi Caller
Texas
Dallas News
Drunkard care plan debated by New York City
The text argues alcoholism as a disease and supports treatment like other ailments. It cites a proposed New York plan for a municipal inebriety board with a hospital and industrial colony costing 450000 dollars upfront and 80000 annually. It suggests eventual drunkard colonies nationwide and mentions efforts in Alpine and Eagle Pass framing farm-based recovery practices.
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Scitmece
New York City
New York Evening World
San Anto
Alpine
W. C. Douglas
Eagle Pass
J. R. Sanford
Dry Farming Congress
Cousatan Carrie
Alpine Lumber Co
Road Development in Alabama Seeks Broad Prosperity
Alabama enters a major road building era following a new state highway commission act. advocates say good roads will aid farmers, boost wealth, and improve winter schooling access. A Rough Canyon survey team led by Judge J. J. Foster plans three months of river and lands surveying to verify maps and assess project practicality.
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Alabama
Alama
State Highway Commission
Farmer's Union Guide
J. J. Foster
del Rio News
Veous river irrigation and power project gains shape
Engineers and surveyors under supervision in Crystal City are advancing the river irrigation and power project toward tangible progress. The initiative reflects growing momentum in regional infrastructure efforts.
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Veous River
Jowers
Crystal City R. R
Last Survivor of San Jacinto Dies at 94 in Rosse Texas
Alphonso Steele, the last survivor of the San Jacinto battle that won Texas independence, was found dead in bed at his grandson Alva Steele’s home near Rosse. He was 94 and had appeared in good health the night before.
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Rosse
Texas
Sandifer Makes Old Hats Look New
Sandifer offers hat restoration services promising to renew old hats. Call or try his work at the given phone contact to restore style and condition.
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Sandifer
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