Safeguarding Our Constitution by a railway conductor
A Pennsylvania System Veteran Employees Association banquet guest speaker Justice William I. Schaffer warned against proposals to strip the U S Supreme Court of power to declare Acts of Congress unconstitutional and place that duty in Congress. He argued such a change would place Congress above the judiciary, altering the nation’s government beyond prior proposals. The article notes railway brotherhoods defend constitutional safeguards and reserve rights for members to amend by laws, opposing unchecked federal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bloomfield
Chicago and North Western Railway
Pennsylvania System Veteran Employes’ Association
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
William I. Schaffer
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
United States
Justice Schaffer
Washington
Woman candidate rejects bribe in election tale
The piece recalls a voter bribery attempt in the previous election where a man offered money for a vote. The woman candidate refused, saying she would not trade her vote for any amount. The exchange ends with her repeated refusal.
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Clear Complexion
Cuticura Soap cleanses and soothes the skin daily and scalp. Cuticura Ointment aids when needed to clear complexions. The Cuticura Talcum adds fragrance and freshness for hands and hair, completing the Toilet Trio.
Uncle conductor contemplates leaving luggage at rail terminal
A musical conductor touring with a revue, after sessions in New York, plans to leave two large grips at the Pennsylvania Station left-luggage office. His Scottish landlady objects to the 50 cent weekly cost and suggests pawning the luggage for a dime a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania Station
Scotland
Has Other Uses Rub-Watson Quits Golf
New York Sun reports Rub-Watson has quit golf while observers note he was seen changing a tire yesterday and still speaks the language, adding to ongoing sports and lifestyle coverage.
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Rub—Watson
Dub
New. York
Sun
It Goes On With Party Scene and Models
A brief exchange recalls attending a party with artists' models. One asks if anyone is shocked. The models respond that only the models themselves were surprised.
Needs of the Hour Railroads need team work to expand and prosper
The article argues railroads lack night watchman attention for expansion with shortages in locomotives and freight cars. It cites expected 5 1/2 percent return on value, says valuations support stable rates and wages, and urges cooperation among public railways and employees as the transport need of the hour.
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United States
la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Larely
His Interest First Stude In Pater's Essays
A Boston Transcript quotation notes a student’s interest in a father’s essays versus his checks. The lines contrast intellectual curiosity with financial support in a brief, witty exchange.
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Stude
Pater
Boston Transcript
Mailing Coins and a Story Collector
A note describes sending a coin via a narrow adhesive strip on paper for safe arrival. It mentions a designer magazine featuring a man who tells funny stories and collects them with justified time and effort.
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Designer Magazine
Prosperity ruins more men than poverty quotes
A terse maxim notes that prosperity harms more men than poverty, yet the process remains more interesting.
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Ohio
Biarding
Palm Canyon
Riverside
Cal
Bureau of Standards
Hoover
Richmond
Maine
William Cramp & Sons Corporation
Marjorie Barker
Hopkinsville
Kentucky
Elizabeth of
Belgium
L. Pallez
Else von der Lichen
Else
Germany
Renne Davies
Murlon
Allen
Alien
le Roy
Bellans
Lathrop
Haarlem
Ame
MaLeleh
Northwestern Yeast Co
North Ashland Ava
Chicago, Lil
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