Mellens Views on Government Ownership of Railroads
Charles Mellom Mont of New York argues for government ownership of railroads and public utilities. He claims 44 years in the industry, starting as a 9 25 a month clerk, and says government control would reduce political influence and improve service, though it may require a temporary burden. He suggests civil service oversight over employees and the broader state ownership concept.
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Charies
New York
Hartford
Swope Wins in Kentucky House Seat for GOP
King Swope a 28 year old Daneville lawyer and World War II veteran won the Eighth Kentucky district seat, flipping a normally Democratic district by about 1,700 votes after the Lincoln Day speech controversy. Republicans celebrated while Democrats worried over the surprising result.
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King Swope
Tok
Kentucky
Danevile
League of Ons
Louteville
Harvey Helm
Swope
Dewgrruts
House Bought by the Ex Kaiser and War Crimes Trial
The text notes a former Kaiser era figure and mentions a military reverie of Lille during occupation. It reports on trials for crimes alleged and references American sailors and native-born Americans among crews of merchant ships. The figures discuss the share of native-born Americans among ship crews, rising to 47.6 percent in the fiscal year ending January 1919, with earlier years showing different shares.
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Nntivebors
Jane
American Legion seeks federation to guide veteran outreach
The American Legion plans a nationwide speaking tour by Col Theodore Roosevelt portrait tour and aims to unite veterans groups. A letter from C K Adams urges a federation of patriotic organizations to strengthen influence, aligning with a September national drive to push Legion membership toward one million before the Minneapolis convention opening November 10.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American Legion
G. A. BR
C.K Adams
Cunha
Henry J. Lindsey
National Executive Council of the
Iis
Kowwerelt
Legion
Minneapolis
Oty
Will Ann Martin Seek Senate Seat in Nevada
Ann Martin, a prominent Nevada figure and former candidate, plans a political comeback. She may accept a Republican nomination or run as an independent, risking a three cornered race with Democratic opposition. Her past campaign spent about 15000, with rivals at around 100000, as she targets the history department head role at Nevada State University.
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United States
Omar
Ember
Ann Martin
Nea Wepublican
Miss Marto
Wil Hays
No Refuge in Bankruptcy Across Nations and Times
A survey traces harsh debt penalties from sixteenth century France to England and Siam, noting forced garments and slave labor for debtors, with executions for fraudulent cases. The piece also advertises a high grade plane and a used piano for sale in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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France
China
Japan
Art of Union
Seland
Siam
England
Aoman
John Perrot
London
Consolidated Music Co
East Freat South St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ancient symbols and bird nests lure traders to rugged shores
The article describes swastika symbols on tombs in Europe and Britain and the spread to America, while Chinese traders frequent rugged coasts to collect edible bird nests from cliff ledges. It notes aboriginal ties and the danger of shore visits as marines view the cliffs as revenue sources.
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Hiesnrith
Britain
America
Fenen de Coren
Penen de Coren
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Lord Stottand
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Francis Jeffrey
Dwetor Parr
Sir Walter Scott
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