Railroads Bill Moves in Senate as Return to Private Control Looms
Washington Dec 16 The Senate continues debate on permanent rail legislation as the question of when President Wilson will restore private control remains unsettled. Director General Hines has sent new recommendations to end government operation but would not discuss them and White House officials had no information.
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White House
Railroad policy and stalled legislation frame postwar return
Senators and administrators expect President’s notice to end government control by Jan 1. Plans to return roads proceed at the railroad administration as 80 day release clauses enable contract abrogation. Senate holds night session with opposition to Cummins bill provisions and calls to pass railroad legislation without delay. A Grange letter urges no delay and questions a government dividend guarantee. Underwood defends the bill while Stanley attacks the anti strike clause.
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Australia not for republics say Australian reader
Alice Macdonnell McLean from Boston challenges Mr Scannell's Australia republic claim. She asserts Hughes's pro Britain policy and conscription support, cites Labor divisions and Sinn Fein issues, praises the empire defense, and warns against overstatement of anti empire sentiment. She notes Australia will likely remain white Australia with British protection.
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California
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James Larkin
New York
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Summer Street
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Scorn for Baker as Edwards Promotion Battle Grows
A large group of General Edwards supporters including prominent Boston figures and army officers denounce Secretary Baker’s handling of his promotion prospects. Senator Lodge presses the War Department, arguing Edwards merits and New England support. Baker defends that Edwards was never considered for promotion and criticizes Edwards testimony on the Cape Cod Canal case.
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Naval Paymaster to Face Court Martial
Lieutenant Herbert Lowry a navy paymaster will be tried by court martial at the New York Navy Yard on December 29 on charges of embezzling 36430 dollars and desertion. Specifications allege he absented himself February 3 and was brought back August 17.
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Herbert Lowry
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No Possibility of Edwards Promotion Discussed
The article notes ministers and officers abroad as candidates for higher commands and indicates limited promotion slots. It suggests skepticism about General Awards discretion and states no delay is expected for Senate confirmation of Generals Dickman Harbord and Kernan for majors general.
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Flaherty Post Adopts Resolutions Supporting Edwards
East Boston American Legion Post 80 passes unanimous resolutions denouncing War Department promotion actions against General Clarence R. Edwards. The meeting at Meridian Street drew over 200 veterans as Commander John A. Campbell presided. Copies were sent to Washington senators and congressmen.
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East Boston Legion
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War Department
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American Legion
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Senate Favors 600 Dollar Raise for Boston Teachers
The Senate backs a 600 dollar raise for Boston teachers, a figure tied to the Boston school committee’s 384 dollar yearly increase. The committee on municipal finance approved the 384 plan but legislators said the higher raise was warranted, noting they avoided bypassing the school committee.
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Amherst
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Churchill
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Boston
Boston Teachers Welcome Senate Vote On Pay Campaign
The Boston teachers celebrate a Senate endorsement of their salary campaign. They praise the vote as support for public schools and acknowledge concerns over money and its impact on school welfare. They note $600 was seen as the minimum increase to avert disaster for the system.
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Senora Angeles Leaves 2450 to Children
New York December 16. Senora Felipe Angeles widow of General Angeles the Mexican leader executed by Carranzistas left personal property valued at 2450 and no real estate. Isabel Angeles 22 daughter of the general filed for letters of administration on behalf of herself and three younger brothers as next of kin.
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Felipe Angeles
General Angeles
Isabel Angeles
Daughters of Revolution Discuss Americanization in Newton
Mayor Edwin Childs of Newton led the State Daughters of the Revolution meeting as they reviewed progress on Americanization efforts within the state yesterday. The session covered programs and community outreach led by the organization.
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State Daughters of the Revolution
Tea Party Day Luncheon Held at the Hotel Thorndike
About 18 guests attended a Tea Party Day luncheon at the Hotel Thorndike. Toasts were given by Mrs. Mary Cobb on Our Flag, Mrs. Annie Smith on Our Society, Mrs. Levg Mortimer on Tea Party Day, and Mrs. Susan Plummer on The Future of Society 1940.
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Future of Society
Rabbi Levi Addresses Roslindale Women on Palestine
Rabbi Harry Levi spoke on The Future of Palestine to more than 300 members of the Roslindale Women's Community Club at the Unitarian parish. The event was organized by the education and travel department with Mrs Harold I Wilkenson presiding and Mrs Nathaniel White leading the hospitality committee.
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Harry Levi
Roslindale Unitarian Parish
Roslindale
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad
Advertisement urges relief from indigestion by regular meals and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It touts improved eating without fear and claims the tablets let people eat freely, with a call to buy a box at drug stores in the United States and Canada.
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