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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
10
A historic editorial extols painless dentistry as a positive reality brought by scientific research. It condemns old resistance to advertising and highlights the modern, up-to-date dental office delivering relief to suffering patients.
In his first official statement, McAdoo says railroads may operate as they are for now with minimal disruption. Government pays prewar average to railroads, excess income to government, deficits covered by the state. He calls for nationwide cooperation and notes the war’s outcome hinges on transportation efficiency.
A whisky bearing label Auto Parts was found in a garage at 600 E. Pike by the dry squad on Thursday. K. Houston foreman of the garage was arrested for illegal liquor possession. Eddie Donnelly and Corto, former Gerald’s bartender, are jailed on charges of importing whisky into Seattle.
The president faces congressional opposition to proposed government ownership of railroads. Supporters in Congress predict a surplus for the government beyond guaranteed railroad securities. Early on, the government may need to buy securities or use war funds to supply equipment.
The plan appoints a director of operations, traffic, and finance to run rail lines under government control. It envisions pooling rolling stock and equipment, regulating freight movement, and negotiating rental and payroll, with McAdoo guiding overall policy. Congress would formalize fiscal relations and fund wage adjustments, while railroads seek financial relief without general appropriations.
Washington Dec 28 The Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered railroad owned steam boat lines divorced from the railroads under the Panama canal act a major legal problem in government railway control The Lehigh Valley Great Lakes lines separation and cases involving the New Haven and Southern Pacific systems loom as issues to be worked out as circumstances require
The text describes McAdoo's power to order dividend cuts while net income remains guaranteed, allowing income division shifts for improvements. It notes the fear of replacing private management with a large government bureau and cites Wilson’s assurances to rail executives and the war board about temporary federal role and the aim to avoid demoralizing the nation's key industrial plant amid crisis.
A description highlights how the school builds a business personality in students from the outset. It notes training in shorthand civil service bookkeeping advanced grammar and reporting at the Arcade Building, shaping professional readiness.
Justice Benson notes the law’s breadth makes strikes boycotts and picketing unlawful, crossing constitutional and public rights. Louis W. Hill of Great Northern Railroad Co. is reportedly in consideration to assist the Secretary, with no comment on current reports.
The Hill interests exert control over major railroads with McAdoo positioned as administrator of the Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Burlington lines.
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