Abolish Supreme Court Idea Stirs Debate in Congress
The piece critiques Congressman Cross of Waco proposing a bill to impeach any Supreme Court Justice who rules Congress unconstitutional. It argues the court protects liberties. replacing it with a congressional oligarchy would burden the nation and diverge from British constitutional practice. The author doubts broad support exists and cautions against radical change while Congress reshapes government.
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Congressman Cross
Waco
Supreme Court
John Marshall
Congress
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England
Waste Is Not Always Waste
The United States government employs about 9,047,956 people, a quarter of the nation’s workers, four years more than previously. The author argues many are needed for emergency relief and to prevent starvation, noting some waste but defending wages as support for the helpless while urging cuts to unnecessary salaries. The piece ends by noting the lame duck Congress appears gone but remains many lame ducks.
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United States Daily
Washington
United States
Labor Calls for Government Ownership of Railroads
The Railway Labor Executives' Association urges government ownership as the only way out of railroads’ morass. They blame bankers and labor high wages, while bondholders and the public would face costs. The piece argues public ownership could expand government control and hints at socialist trends, drawing political caricature and noting a Denton Chronicle jab about the African war.
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Railway Labor Executives’ Association
Worth a Smile and Proverb
A collection of light items and quips from a 19th or early 20th century page. A village squire uses a proverb gathering sixpence for a guess, with a mock lift scene echoing union is strength. Also brief jokes and a rabbinic saying about every hour having its price.
Not a Candiate for Representative in Fannin County
Public notice from TM Newell denying any candidacy for the state representative seat from Fannin County following reports of his possible run after the death of W W Filawater. He clarifies he is not a candidate and has not planned to run, despite friends soliciting him. Bonham, Rid. 30.
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Associated Press
Edita
W W. Filawater
Fanning County
TM. Newill
Bonham
New Step in Higher Education Gains Ground
The Christian Science Monitor highlights a new vital step advancing higher education. The article analyzes scope and value, noting potential impact on access, curricula, and research, with expert commentary on policy and institutional reform.
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Iniine
Christian Science Monitor
Harvard's Public Admin School Grants $2,000,000 Fueling Reform
The article argues Harvard University’s new graduate school of public administration, funded by Lucius N. Littauer, could reshape American governance amid partisan unrest. It notes the spoils system's persistence since Andrew Jackson and urges trained leadership to improve administration, stressing public support as the decisive factor.
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United States
Harvard University
School of Public Administration
Lucius N. Littauer
Andrew Jackson
America
Walter Salter
New Starvard School
Harvard
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