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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
15
Officials state that equipment bought by the Railroad Administration at wartime prices should be sold to the railroads when lines are returned, albeit at reduced prices. The plan aims at stabilizing postwar financing while preserving access for carriers.
Lewiston Maine August 27 M J Goon of this city claims no farmer status yet boasts Maine yellow corn grown on three quarters of an acre near the Lewiston post office. Planted June 24 the stalks rise over eight feet tall with matured cobs many exceeding a foot in length. His crop rivals western displays and draws attention from central Maine farmers.
A bill to unify U S railroads into a single national system under the Interstate Commerce Commission and a federally appointed board, drafted by Senator Lenroot with backing from the Citizens' National Roads League led by Nathan L. Amster of Boston.
The proposal envisions one privately owned railroad system with public control, guided by an eleven member board, a director general, and an efficiency panel. It outlines valuation methods, stock exchanges, dividend guarantees, rate reductions, and labor representation, with protections for unions and collective bargaining.
Judge George W. Anderson outlined a federal railroad company plan to unify ownership and operation as a single national carrier. The proposal includes eminent domain to absorb existing facilities and grants labor a new status with profit sharing, while strikes would be illegal.
Judge Anderson backs government ownership with a federal company to operate railroads at a service-at-cost basis. Public and labor equal on the board, rates approved by the ICC, bonds guaranteed, stockholders protected, and new stock issued at par to encourage efficiency. States handle local questions.
The former Count Johann Wilhelm von Loewener Bran denburg Hohenzollern, aged 49, a Detroit resident since 1911 and nephew of former Emperor William, is now Mr Vaughn Lionell. Judge Command changed his name in Probate Court. He has first naturalization papers and says he is through with European relatives. He first came to the United States in 1893 to manage his uncle’s investments, returning eight years ago and staying.
James A. Bruce of Somerville and Mrs. Maude G. Keyes were arrested in Nashua New Hampshire yesterday over a charge not disclosed by Somerville and Nashua authorities. The arrests come after the sensational disappearance of Mrs Keyes with Bruce, a boarder at her home.
A Hereford cattle sale in Cornish Maine realized 12 760 dollars for 40 head averaging 319 dollars per animal. Ira H Moore of Newfield bought a bull for 800 and a cow for 600, marking the highest prices for Herefords in the area.
Postmaster Hurley announced the delivery of $40,000 worth of surplus food ordered by New Englanders through the Post Office Department will start today. Four more postal workers were added to Sau Boston warehouses, totaling nine. Some items like condensed milk and beans are not yet included and outside orders will ship quickly where possible.
Ten Brooklyn grocers faced charges alleging they overcharged for sugar by more than 11 cents a pound. The case reflects a citywide push to curb price gouging amid rising grocery costs.
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