Railroads Face Higher Rates as Public Faces Deficit
Washington May 29 The shadow of another vast railroad rate increase looms as deficits mount. The 1918 loss reached 225 million dollars with 1919 seen larger. If sustained, yearly losses could near 768 million, forcing higher freight and possibly passenger rates to cover the shortfall. Congress debates faster rail legislation as public pressure grows. A lost Michelin tire and rim from a Dodge car is reported near Basin and Grey Bull.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
United States
Walker
Hines
Treasury
Senate
House
Interstate Commerce Committees
Congress
White House
Representative Mondell
Looking Toward 1920 Progressive Views in Republican Tone
A Chicago meeting of former Progressive party members signals support for a Republican aligned platform. The spokesman urges a forward looking policy, unity within the party, and a majority will at the national convention, while seeking a candidate with courage and experience.
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Progressive Party
Chicago
League of Nations
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
America
Favorable outlook for wool growers in the west
A Department of Agriculture report says prospects for wool growers are bright. Wool in dealers hands on March 31 1919 shows a drop since December 1918 as dealers hold fewer principal grades while manufacturers stock up, signaling optimism. The piece notes incentives for farms to own flocks and the grading benefits of bonded warehouses. Mrs J J Red of Shell was a visitor in town Monday.
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West
Department of Agriculture
Taxation debate on luxury tax faces public dislike
The piece argues Congress must tackle the taxation problem with focus on the luxury tax. It says Americans favor taxes for national obligations but dislike special taxes that burden specific articles and industries. It deems the luxury tax un-American and undemocratic.
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Congress
Notice to Bidders and Road Notices in Big Horn County
Multiple items announce bids for courthouse square improvements including cement walks curbs and yard grading with plans from Basin office and $100 bid bond. Also public summons in Heron divorce case and bids for county road bridges with June 4 1919 deadline and road establishment notices with damage claims and timelines.
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Big Horn County
Wyoming
Court House Square
Basin
District Court of
State of Wyoming
Maud R. Heron
Robert KR. Heron
Robert R. Heron
Lander
Lunder
A. D
Maud K. Heron
John BP. Arnott
Plaintiff
Denver
Board of County Commissioners
Zela Murphy
Wyo
Big Horn River
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Fred Frisby
Fagl
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Miedega
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Prince Albert
ViWaberte
Iene
P.A
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N. C
Neal Anderson
Mra. J. J
N. R
Sage Creek
Wye
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