Nationalization of English Railways Under Expert Control
London reports the wartime nationalization of Britain's railways has centralized operations under a single expert committee. The group coordinates lines across the country to support army and navy needs, turning locomotives and cars to emergency use. The Southwestern system bears the heaviest load, with extensive troop and supply movements and praise for staff dedication.
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Associated Press
London
England
Lome
Great Britain
H. A. Walker
London and Southwestern
Entrol
War Office
Army
Navy
Great Eastern
Great Western
Wide Range of Sports Next Year
Censors report a broad 2016 sport slate despite limited international events. Pacific tennis eyes eastern matches. Stanford aims at intercollegiate track. crews plan near Hudson river regattas. eastern polo and southern circuits also on tap.
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Pacific Coast
Stanford University
Poughkeepsie
Sketch of the Wife of Robert Ney McNeely
Monroe January 4. Robert Ney McNeely United States consul to Aden Arabia born November 1883 in Jackson township near Waxhaw. Son of W R McNeely prominent citizen, one of 11 children. Attended state university 1905 earned law license 1907. Served in legislature 1909 and 1915 senate. nephew of Rev George Belk. Practiced law six years in Monroe, built strong practice, elected to legislature 1908 for 1909 term, later state senator 1915. Appointed consul October last to Aden. Pure religion is the best restraint of crime. Poverty is often a deferent.
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Monroe
Robert Ney Mc Neely
United States
Cousul
Aden
Arabia
Jackson Township
Waxhaw
Andrew Jackson
Ney McNeely
W. R. McNeely
The
State University
Ccesnia Wy WA
McNeely
State Senate
George Belk
Robert Ney McNeely
No U S Action In Yasaka Maru Case
Secretary Lansing signaled Washington will likely take no step in the Yasaka Maru case after W J Leigh the sole passenger claimed American citizenship but failed to substantiate it. Leigh was born to American parents in China and his citizenship remains unproven until Shanghai arrival.
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Sensing
United States
Mediterranean
W. J. Leigh
Leigh
China
Garrets
Alexandria
Lansing
Shanghai
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