Federal oversight of railroads gains support amid state-control backlash
The piece argues railroads now favor federal governance over interstate commerce, claiming state control has failed in 48 states. It cites New England ruin from experiments under state laws, compares rail regulation to postal service, and notes government coal and settlement programs as models for public efficiency and stable prices.
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New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Mr. Thom
Railroad
Mr. Sims
Texas
Washington
Congress
British Serum Prevention Faces Public Opposition
The administration of serums and vaccines in the British army faced strong public opposition as optional policies replaced compulsory rules. records show 1,504 typhoid cases with 903 vaccinated and 508 unvaccinated among British troops in France by August 25, 1915, and 2,118 para-typhoid cases with 4,968 vaccinated versus 150 unvaccinated. The Times notes anti-toxin may not prevent tetanus, fueling skepticism.
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Chancellor
Western Front
France
Gallipoli
London Times
High cost of food spurs opening of Congress bills
Congress opens with about a dozen bills aimed at easing high food prices. Most measures are impracticable or inadequate, though two embargo proposals abroad could cut prices if enacted. Global debate on food regulation signals wide concern, with Britain buying wheat, municipalities distributing food in Germany, and price fixing attempts in Europe. New Zealand has long legislated in this area.
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New Zealand
Farmer’s Co-Operative Association
Congress
Great Britain
Germany
France
President Wilson Maintains Policy After Election
President Wilson sustains his post election agenda urging eight hour railroad work laws and protective public investigation before rate changes. He opposes granting Congress ICC power to raise rail rates and restates the proposal to draft railroad workers in military necessity, signaling firm intent for legislative progress.
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Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mayor Wilson Calls for Bridgeport Paving Rush
The mayor urges a citywide paving push, naming Warrenite as the essential program beyond Broad Street expansion and other large expenditures. He declares every Bridgeport street must be paved at once to ensure beauty, sanitation, and serviceability, with millions for Warrenite and no funds for a municipal ice plant.
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Ayor Wilson
Broad Street
Bridgeport
Black Fridays of Finance Recounted and Club Notes
The article recalls historical Black Fridays from 1745 London to 1873 New York, noting panics tied to banking and gold schemes. It then shifts to Mackenzie club activities, praising Rev Kenneth MacKenzie tenure, the Christianity and Modern Thought course, and the Dormitory club under Raymond Kennedy. The Every Day Life study program led by W S Lacy attracts growing member interest.
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London
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Derbys
Wall Street
David
MacKenzie
Kenneth MacKenzie
Association
Raymond G. Kennedy
W. 8. Lacy
M C A Religious Clubs Report Healthy Growth This Week
M C A religious educational clubs will hold regular sessions this week with a fellowship supper Thursday at 6 15 p m followed by meetings at 6 45 p m and adjournment at 7 30 p m to allow attendance at both events. The Business and Professional Men’s club led by Raymond B Culver of Yale is studying Taking Stock as part of a rapidly expanding course. The Philosophy club, under Thomas F Willmore, continues Five Great Philosophies and remains a popular group now in its third year with new members joining.
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Raymond B. Culver
Yale University
Culver
Thomas F. Willmore
Willmore
St Luke's church workers report $2615 in campaign total
About 200 workers at St Luke's Church announced last night that $2615 has been collected toward a new church. Under the present arrangement, St Gre DNY Read to
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ST. Luke’s
St. Luke's Church
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