What the Railroads Do With Their Income
The article argues the 5 percent rise granted to eastern railroads strengthens western demands for higher rates. It analyzes railroad income for 1915, showing labor, taxes, maintenance, and debt payments consume most revenue, leaving little surplus while public welfare relies on fair charges. It warns deteriorating equipment threatens future service and jobs, urging a small rate increase to avert ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Utility Commissions
Congress
Public Service Commissions
Washington
United States
Labbor
Wabash
James J. Till
North
Quarantine Threat Lingers as Foot and Mouth Cases Rise
Johnson county insurgency and a fresh foot and mouth outbreak prompt renewed Iowa quarantine fears. Two new cases near Williamsburg and Tipton raise alarms. Tipton county officials bolster enforcement. State veterinarian Dr. J I Gibson warns violations could trigger federal action while urging compliance to prevent spread.
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Iowa
Johnson County
J. I. Gibson
Federal Department
Williamsburg
Tipton
Dr. Gibson
Farmers Unite to Seek Aid for Cholera Losses
Forty-five Johnson county farmers formed Farmers United to request state legislators reimburse hog losses from quarantine. Frank C. Carson named chairman and George Ball Jr. attorney. Each member contributes five dollars to fund their effort to present the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Department
State Department
Johnson County
Farmers United
Iowa City
Frank C. Carson
George Ball, Jr
Christmas Eve gathering hosts and guests at Eisele home
Mr and Mrs Joseph Eisele hosted a Christmas Eve gathering for relatives and friends in a festive evening of dancing followed by a generous midnight supper. Attendees included the Mish, Lorence, Hughes, Pantel, Phillips, Eisele families, and several Misses from Florida, with grandpa Bisele among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hishle
Joseph Eisele
Edward Phillips
Fred Mish
Art Lorence
A. Hughes
Sleighing party for twenty planned this evening
Twenty young people will depart the city at 7:30 p m traveling by bobsleds to the James Healey home on Burlington Road for sleighing. Amusements are planned and a merry time expected. Sigma Alpha class meets at the Ed Heerd home. Mrs Ed Heerd entertained the Presbyterian church class members with Kensington and refreshments, the home decorated in Christmas colors.
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Young People’s Society of the
German Evangelical Church
Helen Kindler
James Healey
Burlington Road
Sigma Alpha
ED. Heerd
North Oak Street
Presbyterian Church
Kensington
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Bob
Worry Over War Increases Chicago Suicides
Chicago reports a surge in personal crisis cases tied to the European war, with a rise since September and notable ties to German natives distressed by relatives in the conflict. Coroner Peter M. Hoffman notes surges in September and November, while other nationalities show no marked rise.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Peter M. Hoffman
Germany
Corporel Hoffman
Christmas Party at J. E. Hoopes Home
Lindley Hoopes hosted about forty friends at his 341 Stewart Road residence for a Christmas party. The home was festively decorated with bells holly and poinsettias. Guests traveled by bat-sleds and enjoyed games music and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Hoopes
To & Company
Bis
Stewart Road
Hoopes
States rights dismissed by Kansas governor Hodges
Governor George H. Hodges, speaking at the national prohibition convention in Topeka, calls states rights the lamest argument against national prohibition and argues human and moral rights outweigh state sovereignty. He links past slavery objections to race freedom and denounces the stance as an idle contention compared with protecting families and societal progress. He notes liquor interests push the objection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kau
George H. Hodges
Kansas
National Convention of National
Hodges
New Year Slumber Party Planned on West Highth Street
Guests will gather at a West Highth Street home for a quiet evening to witness the coming of the new year followed by a slumbering party. The event marks a festive transition as residents welcome a fresh start.
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PUAN
New Era
J. Berquist
Soderfren
Divinity School
Rock Island
Robert E. Jones
Muscatine
Will
West Highth Street
Summit Dance Marked New Year Eve Event Ad
State acts as experimental ground as a New Year’s Eve dance at Summit drew couples with a 50 cent admission per couple. Ad promotes a social gathering and local entertainment.
Russian peace tale branded as absurd in official denial
Washington December 30. A spread claim that Russia seeks peace with Germany independent of Allies prompted a denial from Russia. Ambassador Bakhmetev was accused of knowing of such a plan. The Russian foreign minister Sazonoff telegraphed Petrograd urging a flat denial: Certainly please deny absolutely the absurd statement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
France
Engand
Bakhmetev
Foreign Office
Petrograd
Sazonoff
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Marion
Ida McQuown
Elvin
Providence
A. P. Anderson
Smalley Avenue
Anderson
Thompson’s Hardware Co
BBC
Prince of Pilsen
Pixley & Luders
John W. Ransone
Pilsen
J. E. Hoopes
St. Matthias Industrial
Ciety
Muscatine Launch Club
Chase
Schmer
Florence
Gertrude Schmer
Thurs
Prohibition Association
Ago
Clos
Nual Invoice
Iowa Mortgages
Titus Loan & Investment Company
Iowa Farms Mortgages
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Iowa Avenue
C. Cadle
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