President Wilson urges early action on railroad settlement plan
President Wilson urges Congress to promptly enact the remaining railroad settlement and regulation measures, including expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission, establishing an eight hour day for rail workers, and enabling federal oversight of rail freight costs and dispute resolution, with further steps to follow after deliberation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Unes
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Operation of Railways Shall Not Be Stopped
A discussion argues that rail traffic must not be halted by organized labor before public investigation, while backing broader reforms. It urges Senate action to strengthen the Interstate Commerce Commission, empower executive use of railroads for national needs, and extend enforcement of free combination and fair political spending laws.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Commission
House of Representatives
Senate
Tiue
Regulation of Expenditure in Elections Urged
The speaker argues for immediate passage of a bill to regulate campaign spending to ease public concern and allow study of current methods. Immediate action is deemed less urgent than other measures but would curb risks to public morals and provide clarity during ongoing observation of campaign finance practices.
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Porto Rico
Amendments urged to Porto Rico organic law for freedom and order
Congress debates urgent changes to Porto Rico governance aiming to remove legal obstacles and extend rights. Speaker stresses timeliness, fairness, and a basis of undoubted law, while noting unfinished items and forthcoming conference actions. Agawam notes mix local items and social events accompany broader reflection.
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Porto Rico
Burton Beach News Highlights Local Happenings
Mrs John Roof broke her glasses but can use an old pair in a pinch. John and Grace Reiding visit and Richard Reiding returns from T S Gap for Thanks giving. South Field Farmers threshing engine breaks three gearings delaying work. Crosnen Van DeRiet and others travel to Chateau for the trial. E J Irvine travels to Portland as family reports slim chances of recovery.
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John Roof
Richard Reiding
T. S. Gap
South Field
Burton Beach
Harry VanDeRiet
A. P
B. B. Rogers
Lee Brown
George Roof
Chateau
Crosnen- van DeRiet
E. J. Irvine
Portland
Libby Times
J. W. McKnight Growing Worse
The condition of J. W. McKnight proprietor of the Libby hotel and Port land hospital grows worse as illness deepens.
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J. W. McKnight
Libby
Portland
Dupuyer Mercantile Owner Mr McKnight Ill in Community
Mr McKnight, once a Teton county resident, moved to Dupuyer about 25 years ago to run a mercantile business. He owned the Dupuyer town site and retains significant interest there. friends in this community regret his serious illness.
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McKnight
Teton County
Dupuyer
Price Hike Sparks Kansas Paper Backlash
O W Weaver of the Sedwick Pantograph raises annual subscription from 1.50 to 2.00 and defends the rate by comparing it to current costs. He argues readers may think the paper overvalued, but cites gasoline sugar veal corn eggs butter and other prices as justification.
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Kansas
O. W. Weaver
Sedwick Pantograph
Europe
A Happy Thought for Christmas Photo Orders
A cheerful prompt invites readers to order one dozen Emerick photos to ease 12 Christmas worries. It urges action before a rush on a specified date, highlighting up-to-date selections and quick delivery.
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Emerick
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