Federal Owned Roads Frown On By Industry Referendum
A referendum of 1,432 votes from United States chambers of commerce shows strong opposition to federal ownership of railroads and support for private control with government regulation. The plan endorses consolidated systems, federal oversight of expenditures, and retention of state taxation powers, detailing interstate and intrastate regulatory steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Austin
Butte Chamber of Commerce
of Commerce
United States
Austin
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mutiny Aboard Transoceanic Ship Drifts in Atlantic
Queenstown reports the War Khan rescued a drifting tanker with a mutinous crew and injured captain. They supplied sailors to steer to Brest. The mutinied vessel’s name was unreadable. Special dispatches mention American steamer Marisya as the mutiny ship, though shipping records lack this name.
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Queenstown
War Khan
Ocean
Iro
Marisya
Khan
Mariska
Baltimore
Brest
Tiacew
Orchids in Burma Rare sweet scented species feared
Nearly all the orchids found in Burma can be grown in private gardens with care. One exception, a sweet smelling species called tazin, is usually sold during Christmas week in Rangoon. It flowers only in malarial, rarely visited areas during tiger mating season, making it dangerous for people. The plant is highly valued by Burmese, selling for its weight in silver.
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Bur
Burma
Rangoon
Old Deed Book Seized Over Property Titles in NYC
A dusty deed book from New York City now in the hands of authorities. Spannuth of Pottsville Pennsylvania says he bought it from an antiquarian and will contest the seizure. The volume covers 1687 to 1684 and holds titles to much of the financial district. The book’s value is stated in the report as hundreds of millions.
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New York City
E. Spannuth
Pottsville
Financial District
Spannuth
City Playground Day Sets Engaging Program For Children
The general field day at Clark playgrounds features dance, athletic events, and songs from city schools starting 2 o'clock and lasting three hours. J F Wharton of the street railway company donated tickets for all participants, handed out by instructors after the program organized by Miss Gall Passmore.
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Clark
J. F. Wharton
Street Railway Company
Blekii
Cmardax
SONS OF ST GEORGE PICNIC PROMISES BIG DAY AT SPRINGS
Members of the Sons and Daughters of St George lodges plan a Gregson Springs outing with sports for all ages. Fred Langdon chairs the committee and events include swimming contests, singing contests, oldest couple and oldest membership card prizes. Trains depart from Butte depot at 9:30 and 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM with return times later.
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Sons and Daughters of
St. George
Gregson Springs
Fred Langdon
Butte
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Charles Harris Jr
J. J.’ Maxwell
EB. J." Prisk
W. Hi. Goodland
Hy. Gilbert
William Laven
W. J. Bray
William ‘Treloar
Yen ‘Tre
Railroad takeover warned against by I C C official
Charles C. McChord, senior member of the Interstate Commerce Commission and a leading railway expert, warns that government control of railways urged by railway brotherhoods would raise the national debt to about 50 billion dollars. He says such actions would harm commerce and industrial interests at a critical time.
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Charles C. McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railway Brotherhoods
Tness
Mr. McChor
Swedish Finnish benevolent temperance united society
Merged societies aim to consolidate two Swedish Finnish benevolent temperance groups into a single body. The convention plans educational and welfare programs, with funds to support schools and members. Delegates from most states attend as the 7000 members await the conference outcome. A grand dinner is scheduled with guest speakers and tribute to leaders.
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Finnish “Benevolent ‘Ociety
Temperance. Sock
Phedea
Oreantaations
Temperance’ Society
Atorts
Relief From Itching Skin Disorders Offered by Swift Specific S. S.
A mid twentieth century advertisement promises fast relief for eczema and skin diseases. It touts Swift Specific S. S. as reaching the real seat of trouble, offering free medical advice from a chief adviser on blood and skin disorders. Readers are urged to write with their case to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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SS. S
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Aavt
Zane Grey Fights Fsh for Hale Day Record Attempt
Angler Zane Grey battles a large broadbill swordfish estimated 700 to 800 pounds near Avalon California. The fight lasts through the day and ends when the line parts at midnight. Capt. Donaldson and R. C. Grey assist as the monster remains stubbornly strong.
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Zane Grey
Fsh
Hale
Avalon
Cal
Zanerey
I C!grey
Zane
Donaldson
W.C. Boschen
New York
Hego R. Johnston
Pasadena
W. C. Boshen
Boschen
R.C. Grey
Sis Hope
Whit Vane Grey
White Mole Rare Shire Color Highlighted
A Shire in Scotland reports an unusual white mole among typical dark specimens. The white variant is noted as rare, with observers considering it an uncommon genetic expression in the local animal stock.
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Shire
Scotland
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Pauline, Frederick
Roaring River
George van Schatk
William Duncan
Christie
Sviolisist
MSOMA
Chambers of Commerce
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Th Commerce Commission
Atlantic
Com
Caereerracieat
Neato
Broadway
Antage
Zee Es
Mame Thu
Lady Alice
Animaldom
Rere © Tots ‘Maidom
Ani
Comedien
Sal Weber
Elliot
PAN
Lindsay Simo Gilber
Mutt and Jeff
Muskegon
Mich
Sons OF ST. George
Butte Lodges
U.S
D, McChord
Spectat
SWIFT
Fania
Lipton
Esinol
Bellans
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