Frankness From Rail Exec Yoakum On Public Ownership Debate
Frank remarks from B. F. Yoakum of Chicago Rock Island challenge prevailing rail sentiment. He argues railroads have overcharged the public and endorses people ownership with strict federal rate oversight, rejecting government ownership but favoring broad public stake in rail lines. Athena stock praised at Pendleton show. Co operative Company faces boycotts by old commission houses over charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. FE. Yoakum
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Yoakum
Harriman
Hill
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Co-operative Commission Company
Kansas City
Co-operative Company
Co-operative
Umatilla Caledonian Society Plans May Picnic and June Cast Show
The seventh annual Umatilla County Caledonian Society picnic will be held May 24 and 26 at Athena with a planned cast show in June. Athena to host visitors on at least two occasions this year and no Fourth of July celebration has been announced yet.
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Athena
Umatilla County Caledonian Society
Montana
Missoula
Oregon State Grange
Hood River
Umatilla
Pioneers’ Reunion
Weston
Oregon Pronesta’ Association
Portland
Summer School of Agriculture
Moscow
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Cad dis of Mr Stead at American people sparks debate
The piece blasts William Stead as anti American and sensational, labeling him a rude boor who insulted Americans during his visit. It points to past Chicago work, mocks his claims about American men and women, and criticizes his conduct during the peace conference era. The column lists regional events and community notes alongside medical advertisements and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Stead
International
Henry James
Chicago
Windy City
Atlantic
Mr. Stead
America
Walla Walla
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Pendleton
Crank's
Dresden
the Athens Press
Werx
Tunspay
Friar F.B. Born
Jon
Athena, Ore
Saya
Atlanta Constitution
United States
Inland Empire
Teutsgh's Department Store
Curry
St. Nichols Hotel
Northern
Pacific
R. R
Tacoma
Seattle
Spokane
St. Paul
St. Louis
Omaha
All Points
Fred Kershaw
Oregon
Orto
B. Calderhead
Wash
Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
Palace Drugstore
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Ballard
Horton
W. McBride
Man Zan
Pioneer Drug Store
Dr. King
McBride
Thea
J. D. Plamondon
A. H. Luna
King’s Barn
Wright
Zod Street
Main Street
J. W. Wright
Eagle Bar
Cartano
Chamberlain
A. J. Parker
Don C. Morrison
Kissimmee, Fla
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
North Second Street
ST. Louis, MO
Palace
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