City moves to curb utility rate hikes with new ordinance
San Antonio debates a new ordinance drafted by City Attorney McMillan to curb rate increases by Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone. It requires mayoral and city commissioner approval for any raise, with a public hearing within ten days and a final decision within five days, and threatens fines up to 25 dollars per day and franchise forfeiture for violations.
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San Antonio
Southwestern Telegraph & Telesphone Company
I Treeliur
Sreh
Tt. J. McMillan
Dell
Cateanissiones Lambert
Ita
Atami
Uwit
Conanelesinice Lati- Merl
Wuont
Sakula
Mothers to Be Should Read Lydia Pinkham Letter
Mrs Peary Moxy wax of Mitchell Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving neuralgia and restoring strength during pregnancy. She reports her seven month old baby weighed 19 pounds and she feels healthier, encouraging other expectant mothers to try the remedy. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co notes numerous letters praising health during maternity.
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Peary Moxywax
Mitchell
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
Petition granted to add to West Commerce Street property
A petition by Paanie L. Volt to erect an addition on West Commerce Street was granted after a court review. The plan includes a 4 foot setback and improvements funded by the Mayschal Mupnitire Company with fireproofing provisions. A city budget of 73,370.15 monthly was approved in part to pay interest on bonds, and authorization to borrow 60,000 from national and state banks was approved to fund city projects and the Green Memorial Hospital. Legislative debate covered party loyalty and national policy amid wartime strain.
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Paanie L. Volt
West Commerce Street
Tate
Mayschal Mupnitire Company
Homer Cx
Alamo Nettiunal
Tybert
Green Memorial
Williams Plan to Expel La Follette and Berger
Wisconsin debate reveals Sen Williams of Maryland renewed attack on Rep Lemrool for war loyalty. He urges expulsion of La Follette and reversal of Berger’s rights. Partisan clash continues with Republicans defending Lemrool amid broader cross party remarks.
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Avington
Republical
Lemont
Benatar Iteed
Aussourd
Ashurst
Arizona
Owen
Oklahoma
Smoot
Lah
Republifin
Wilson
Joseph Davis
Wisconsin
Chicago
Fragmentary Speech on Loyalty and Patriotism in Debate
In remarks recorded from a session, a senator defending loyalty to the nation states that no disloyalty exists in parts of the opposition and urges avoiding hostile speech that would shame or estrange loyal Americans. He argues such rhetoric harms national unity and stresses honoring the brave who serve the country.
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Wade
Wile J
Khig
Vial
Dentwent
Repubiscan
Owen
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