Americans Should Assimilate Foreigners for America
A lengthy editorial urges Americans to demonstrate by action that they love and uphold American ideals, arguing the best path to integrating foreigners is through living lawfully, exercising restraint, and avoiding coercive or patronizing methods. It warns that forced linguistic or social coercion breeds resistance and that Americanizing Americans first reduces immigrant friction, with emphasis on lawful conduct and mutual respect.
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Income tax schedule grows more elaborate across period
Morgantown Post reports the year 9 income tax schedule becomes more elaborate in its requirements and inquiries. The piece notes rising absurdity in interpretations developed by the commission and highlights the expanding literature and manuals surrounding taxpayer actions on disputed points.
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Morgantown
War menace and fiscal notes clash with national duty
An excerpt from Harvey's Weekly critiques postwar policy and the President over disbursements and the Covenant Article X. It denounces neglected veterans, claims the administration spends on salaries while failing to restore disabled soldiers, and calls for a strong mandate to redeem national honor.
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Harvey’s Weekly
Welfare not charity and the shift to public welfare
A New York City discussion on renaming the Department of Public Charities to the Department of Public Welfare signals a shift in tone toward a humane social conscience. Officials argue charity and welfare differ more in spirit than in service, reflecting wartime ethical awakening and urging broader acceptance of a welfare approach across civic administration.
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New York
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Patriotism and State Welfare Debate Emerges
Fragmentary text questions whether citizens owe loyalty to the state and if the state should aid citizens as a patriotic duty. Note the discussion centers on charity versus welfare and the role of government in supporting people.
Labor movement gears up for nonpartisan drive
Washington March 28 An AFL campaign for nonpartisan labor politics moves forward with enthusiasm after meetings nationwide. Directions from President Samuel Gompers and others urge locals to form committees, mobilize unions in primaries, and unite workers with sympathetic farmers to advance labor principles and elect pro labor candidates.
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Washington
Taber
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American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Freai Morrison
James O'Connell
T Hree
Anyl Yomin
Cach
State Railway Commissioners Stand Together
Washington observers report state railway commissioners uniting against the use of questionable “rollage” investment accounts for valuation by the Interstate Commerce Commission. John E Benton of the association defends valuing roads by honest financials, while criticizing carriers’ reliance on questionable book values. He argues the investment figures must be weighed by law and fact, not disguising road rottenness.
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Washington
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Railroads grouped for least disturbance in nation plan
Representatives discuss commission findings on rail route grouping and railway ownership. Southern Traffic League argues for government ownership if ratifications fail to raise poverty concerns. others favor minimal disruption to existing railroad relations and use of asset-based investment data as a basis for preliminary valuation. The session ends today. Also noted are local notices about farm sales, neighborhood safety, and Indianapolis sweepstakes purse expansions for a 500 mile race with sponsor George M. Dickson proposing driver bonuses based on lead positions.
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Charles F. Cétteril
Southern Traffic League
Commission
Indianapolis
Ind
Inglianapol
George M. Dickson
Roads Defend Account Basis of Valuation
Washington March 24 carriers and holders of railroad securities defended the use of a railroad property value base for valuations before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The hearing examined methods for assuring reasonable returns granted to railroads by the Transportation Act.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senator Says Congress Cant Declare Peace
Washington reports quote Senator Thomas of Colorado asserting Congress lacks constitutional authority to pass a joint resolution declaring peace with Germany over the president’s veto. He warns leaders plan to enact such a resolution and override the veto, but the president retains power to wage and end war.
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Washington
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United States
Germany
Thomas
Colorado
Senate
Congress
Revenue agents embezzle funds of government
Johnstown, Pa. May 24 Edward Riley deputy internal revenue collector was arrested there last night on charges of embezzling twenty thousand dollars. The arrest followed an examination at the city to face F Le Homanne of the Pennsylvania banking department who said the offense was committed in 1918 while Bulley was treasurer of a trust company in Johnstown.
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Boyd
the Sentinel
Oeeme
Masa Wip
William C. Boyd
Grafton
Harriet Boyd
Teading- Mill Linery
Court House
Johnstown
Edward Riley
Internal Revenue Collector
F. le Homahne
Pennsylvania Tinking Department
Oflenac
Bulley
Jobustown
Brash tire fire wounds passerby near Finnegan's Knob
An early morning incident on Finnegan's Knob left a man wounded as a tire fire spread. Fire units responded, extinguishing flames after about forty dollars in damage was reported.
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Finnegan
Barnes Named to West Virginia State Board of Control
Walter Barnes of Fairmont, longtime Democrat and former school principal, is commissioned by Governor Cornwell as a member of the state board of control. The term runs February 6 to March 22, 1926. He succeeds Dr. J. M. Williamson. salary 35,000 annually.
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Charleston
W. Va
Walter Barnes
Fainmont
State Board of Control
John J. Cornwell
Barnes
Prinstout
Paiemont Narntal
Consolidated Terry Company
West Virginia
West Vira
Mairmont
Lanring
Aouteine
Fairmont
Mods
Preafatere
B. Stephenson
James 5. Lakin
Preston County
J. M. Williamson
Commission Scales Down Traction Values in Pittburgh Railways Case
A public services commission report places valuation at 62.6 million dollars on Pittsburgh Railways and its affiliates. The commission upholds a 4 ½ cent fare, noting the case involves Pittsburgh and other municipalities challenging the railway group.
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Pittsburgh Railways Company
Public Services
Vittsbuyeh
Munselpatt
Pauls
Hinton An Tendered Muortant Position In State Chair
Charleston dispatch reports Hinton An tendered muortant position amid a slate led by Myron T. Jorrick, former American ambassador to France. The committee cites a fee of about 4,000 dollars for the West Virginia project tied to the Statue of Liberty in New York and France.
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W. Va
F. Denlap
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France
Ampalen
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Myron T. Jorrick
Nowitt Aan
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