Government Ownership of Railroads
Editorial argues for government ownership of railbeds and public highways. It cites Knapp endorsement and outlines a plan to duplicate bed lines, tax stock markets, and run rails as public facilities with first come first served traffic to drive down rates. It warns about costs and payroll but envisions limited government staffing.
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Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knapp
Roreramede
New York
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Oaiuis
Gate syndicate viewed as closing rail alliance move
Courier Journal reports from New York quote an authoritative source that the Gates syndicate offered Louisville and Nashville to J P Morgan Co and that Belmont Rothschild interest may have shifted to Gates. The delivery window delays a potential market corner while a triple alliance of Louisville and Nashville Southern and Rock Island rails is hinted. Also includes an unrelated medical ad for Botanic Blood Balm claiming cures for rheumatism and catarrh with free medical advice offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Courier Journal
New York
Gates Syndicate
Louisville and
Nashvile
J.P. Morgan & Co
Wis
Belmont-Rothschild
Inter Tod
Morgan & Co
Dr. Gillam
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Shim
Teachers of Maury County Meeting Call
The teachers of Maury County are urged to renew the county association. A meeting is set for Columbia at the Atheneum building on Saturday April 26 at 10 p.m. for consultation.
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Maury County
Columbia
Atheneum
State's Debt Reduced by $1,890,500 in Three Years
Governor McMillan reports a three year and three month debt reduction totaling more than 1.89 million dollars. He notes floating debt paid 581,707.45 along with other settlements and a sinking fund of 74,000 cash to buy bonds, claiming weekly reductions exceed 11 thousand dollars and that interest obligations have fallen by more than 1,000 weekly.
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McMillan
IMO
Bank of Tennessee
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder trouble described as confined to six hours with rapid relief claimed. The ad touts prompt pain relief in kidneys back and bladder for both sexes, stating quick water relief and a cure. Sold by A. Ft. Raing, druggist.
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A. Ft. Raing
Nashville Election Strengthens Tennessee Temperance Drive
In Davidson County the Anti Saloon League backed candidates Hart and Price won narrow margins amid fierce saloon opposition. Severe weather helped Hart and Price, while the victory bolsters the temperance movement and fuels momentum for local option legislation in the next General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti Saloon League
Davidson County
Tennessee
Hart
Price
Davidson
Videont
Franklin Review-Appeal
Old Soldier's Experience in Winchester Indiana
Civil war veteran M. M. Aaatin from Winchester writes that his wife, long sick despite doctors, was claimed to be owned by Dr Kin Now Life Pills, which he says worked wonders for her health. He urges trying them and notes availability at W. P. Woldridge's drugstore.
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M. M. Aaatin
Winchester
Ind
Kin
Life Pilla
W. P. Woldridge
Drugatore
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