Safety Demands Federal Control Of The Railroads
Alfred P Thom told the Newlands Interstate Commerce Committee that national defense requires federal regulation of railways, not state control, to preserve efficiency. He urged a compulsory federal incorporation of interstate railways and creation of a Federal Railroad Commission to set rates and supervise bonds, with regional bodies to handle local cases.
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Alfred P. ‘Thom
Roshtay Executives’ Advisory Committee
Newlands Joint Committee On Interstate Commerce
Thom
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Railroad Commission
Commission
Interstate Commerce Comission
Congress
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Revenes
American system praised by Japanese education officials
Dr J Palura of Japan notes many educated Japanese hold top posts in government and private sectors after studying in American schools. Dr Tahara, trained in the U S, returns for postgraduate work at Northwestern. He says the American system is best and many Japanese youths seek U S training with government support. Dentists in Japan also prosper, earning respect for their skill.
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J. Palura
Dental
Japan
Washington
Doctor Tahara
United States
Northwestern University
Tahara
War on English Sparrow Campaign Proposed by Sportsmen League
The League of American Sportsmen urges a nationwide effort to destroy the English sparrow to protect smaller insectivorous birds. A proclamation would declare war with a week set aside in spring, guiding officials from governors to school heads in a coordinated action. Methods include nests removal, trapping, shooting under supervision, and hoseing birds at night where water pressure exists.
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League of American Sportsmen
League
Ciites
Boy Scouts
New York Times
The True Millennium and the Millennial Impasse
In a critique of a universal blissful state, the piece argues that a single perfect millennium cannot satisfy all, since reformers, idealists, leaders, and politicians each demand different conditions. It concludes that distinct, individual millenniums are the only workable path.
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Exercise and nerves of a world champion billiardist hoppe
Willie Hoppe, world champion billiard player, is seen jogging at Central Park as training for a test of nerve rather than strength. Charles P. Cushing notes in World's Work that steady nerves and health come from activity, suggesting peeling off the coat and pursuing fitness.
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Central Park
New York City
Charles P. Cushing
Willie Hoppe
Billard
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Overlooked Wedding Talk Sparks Family Tussle
Fragmented dialogue shows a familial quarrel over a young woman’s engagement. A mother and father debate whether the daughter should have informed them, remarking on modern girls and asserting concern for tradition and guidance.
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