McAdoo Seeks Rail Plan To Shield Workers From Congress
The article outlines McAdoo’s plan as director general to keep railroad operation administrative and out of Congress. It calls for a preliminary wage increase to meet cost of living, standardization of wages, and automatic increases tied to a living-cost index to protect workers from political meddling and improve equity across crafts.
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Senator proposes restoring deserters to citizenship in peace time
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska introduces a bill to strike deserters from army and navy lists during peace time and restore them to citizenship. Many affected are in military and naval prisons. The measure aims to bolster naval and military forces with the expectation that many will return to service.
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Washington
Iliteheeck
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Government may absorb all insurance after end of war
Special dispatch reports that the U.S. government plans a vast sales drive in army cantonments to promote automatic life insurance for soldiers and sailors. The program, led by Treasury official Thomas B. Love, aims to convert wartime protection into peacetime government coverage, with ongoing administration assumed by the state.
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L. Harper Leech
Washington, D. C
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Sheridan Man Is Declared Insane
Sheridan Wyoming January 16 George Richey age 60 was found insane by a district court jury and ordered committed to the Evan s hospital Lou Richey has no relatives in this region and has lived on Soldier creek for some time His mind deranged two months ago and he recently attempted self destruction The jury members were James Birchley Robert Holland Charles Morris B O Bentley William Miller and Ira Kirby
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William Miller
Ira Kirby
Fate of Steamer Texag Remains a Sea Mystery
New York, Jan 16 The fate of the American Hawaiian steamer Texag reported sinking off the coast remains a sea mystery. Company officials had no new information but believed the forty three crew were rescued by another vessel that continued its voyage.
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New York
Texag
Captain Bill McDonald Dies in Falls Texas
Famous Texas ranger and bodyguard to several presidents Captain Bill McDonald died in Falls Texas on January 16. He was known as a trusted lawman and frontier figure with a storied career.
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Wichi Sa Falls
Tex
Bill McDonald
Teras
Germans Criticize Soldier Fitness for Democracy
Amsterdam reports Professor Ulrich Kahrstedt condemns Prussian soldiers as educationally unfit for democratic governance. He cites surveys: ten percent unaware of the emperor’s title. five percent unsure who is at war in 1915. many confuse opponents and misidentify fronts and staff leadership.
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Amsterdam
Ulrich Kahrstedt
Kreuz Zeitung
Teuton
Japan
Napoleon
Carpathians
Manville Bank Doubles Business
The Bank of Manville reports deposits payable on demand rising from 59 637.13 on December 27 1916 to 100 960.50 on December 31 1917, surpassing the $100 000 threshold for the first time. The gain of 41 411.25 reflects strong growth and credit to the bank and its officers as well as to farmers and ranchers in the surrounding area.
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Wro
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Fort Collins Considers City Skating Tournament
Fort Collins discusses a skating tournament this week as residents flock to Sheldon Lake. An immense crowd gathered yesterday with around 500 skaters and spectators, while officials improve ice conditions and scrape the surface for safer, longer skating.
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Fort Collins
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Sheldon Lake
Old Recipe to Darken Hair Sage and Sulphur Compound
An old home recipe for darkening hair is advertised as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The text claims it restores natural color and shine, covers gray with a natural look, and is inexpensive. It notes ease of use with a sponge or brush and promises a younger appearance.
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Wyeth
Dutch Policy of Allies Questioned by Finance Minister Treub
Netherlands finance minister Ma rie Willem Frederik Treub criticizes the Allied policy of isolating the Netherlands as harmful and likely to push public opinion toward the Central Powers. He warns further grain and fodder shortages could fuel unrest while noting the need for possible revisions to avert anti Allied sentiment.
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United States
Britain
Netherlands
Germany
Entente
America
Molland
Stop Itching Eczema Remedy Ad Claims Dependable Skin Treatment
An advertisement endorses Zemo as the universal remedy for eczema moles rash and related skin troubles. It cites the B W Rose Co of Cleveland Ohio as the source.
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B. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Chauffeur Burke Found Dead Near Rodeo N M
The body of P. E. Burke, a chauffeur, was found this afternoon on the road about five miles north of Rodeo New Mexico with his throat cut. Burke left Douglas in his car last night with two soldiers.
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Douglas, Ariz
P. E. Burke
Rodeo
N. M
Burke
Douglas
Mine Workers Back U. S. To Limit In War On Hun
About 1500 delegates at the United Mine Workers biennial convention in Indianapolis express strong support for the government in the war against the Central Powers. Delegates condemn court decisions seen as harming union interests and pledge full allegiance under President Frank J. Hayes.
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Indianapolis
Central Powers
United Mine Workers of America
Pres
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