Railroads face looming strike and vast U S mileage
Amid looming railroad worker walkouts, figures show U S mileage at 257,569 miles, Europe at 50,000 fewer. Rail system employs 1,409,000 and pays 1.165 billion in wages, with passengers totaling 976 million and freight 1.802 billion tons in the year ending June 30, 1915.
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Europe
Belgium
Spain
Netherlands
National Geographical Society
Bureau of Geographical Information
Bowdoinham Rally Attacks Senate Over Eight Hour Bill
United States Senator James W. Wadsworth Jr of New York condemned the eight hour bill as a Senate humiliation during a Bowdoinham rally. He argued the administration rushed the measure to appease railroad brotherhoods and criticized Wilson’s leadership while urging a Hughes victory and Republican Congress. Local Republicans highlighted state issues and criticized Curtiss era spending as a warning before September elections.
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United States
Congress
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New York
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Wilson
Brotherhoods
Charles Evans Hughes
Maine
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Augusta
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Wilbur C. Oliver
Bath
Thomas W. Skelton
Bowdoin
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Richmond Band
Adelbert F. Williams
Sagadahoc County
Republican Committee
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Republican City Committee
Charles W. Jack
Richmond
George M. Stinson
Woolwich
Henry Galt
West Bath
W. E. Kershner
Republican Club
Rupert H. Baxter
Charles J. Cain
George F. Jackson
Cyrus W. Longley
Edward W. Hyde
Charles H. Oliver
Harry F. Morin
Chester Plant
Maxwell Powers
Kelley
America
Kelley Rally in Columbia Draws Hundreds for Kelley Speech
A Republican rally in the Columbia theatre featured Congressman Patrick H. Kelley of Michigan as the principal speaker. The crowd, numbering in the hundreds, applauded his sharp critique of the administration’s extravagance and Wilsonian policies as he delivered a clear analytical review of national affairs. Dr. C. A. Peaslee presided and introduced Kelley.
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Patrick H. Kelley
Michigan
Kelley
Wilson
C. A. Peaslee
Congressman Kelley
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Pure Blood Remedy
An advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood cleanser that enables stomach and liver function, improves appetite, and relieves dyspepsia symptoms. It urges readers to obtain the product today.
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Hood
Policy Critique of United States Foreign Moves
The speaker argues that shifting policies and embargoes led to conflict in Mexico, citing arm shipment bans, naval actions, and a costly misstep. He blames a destabilizing approach for losses and calls for a steady, sane American policy. He urges James G. Blaine as model and Charles Evans Hughes in the presidency to guide home and foreign affairs.
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Mexico
Wilson
Huerta
James G. Blaine
Charles Evans Hughes
New Wilson Dance Draws Attention in Washington
A rally audience in Washington heard Congressman Kelley describe the new Wilson dance as a popular terpischorean figure. He quoted a social-set authority who said the dance goes one step forward, then two steps backward, hesitate then side step, and the crowd agreed the name suits the odd routine.
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Navy
Congress
Wilson
Daniels
Mare Island Navy Yard
New York Yard
Mexico
Washington
Congressman Kelley
Former Bath Boy Notice in The Cablenews American
A June 29 issue of The Cablenews American of Manila P I publishes a notice describing a former Bath boy. It notes his origins and connection to Bath, detailing the context in which the notice appears.
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P. I
Gallant Back Popular Constabulary Colonel Returns From Leave
Lieutenant Colonel John J Gallant of the Philippines constabulary arrives in Manila aboard the steamer Taming after eight months at home in Massachusetts. He stayed at the Army and Navy club and is reassigned as assistant chief of the district of Northern Luzon, with station in San Fernando, La Union, to resume duties in a few days.
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Philippines Constabulary
Manila
Taming
Massachusetts
Army and Navy Club
Gallant
United States
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Blood Cleanse Tonic
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing blood tonic for skin eruptions, scrofula, pimples, and rashes. It claims the remedy is well recommended and priced at $1.00, available at all stores.
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NEW Wilson Dance
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