Congressional committee begins railway inquiry
The Newlands Committee opens hearings on railroad regulation with testimony from railroad commissioners and a push for sweeping federal control. Key figures from Congress and industry outline aims including federal incorporation, rate powers, and a reorganized Interstate Commerce Commission to speed cases and curb abuses.
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Newlands Bolt
Congress
Hom
Asuertea
Washington
Ben Luise
Lee
Tailstone
Newlinds
Nevada
Madhway
CCOTO
Lenard
Mallroad
Ovate
Teg
Tis
Jvdy
Rib T Chieg
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Justice
Newhinds Committee
Overland Lightweight Car Delivers Autolite System
An Overland model advertises an electric starter and lighting system plus a speedometer, full tool set, large four inch tires, and cantilever rear springs. The streamlined design emphasizes comfort, convenience, and value compared to higher priced cars.
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Autolite
West Point and Preparedness Debate by General Sherwood
General Isaac R. Sherwood argues against costly growth of the armed forces and West Point excesses. He calls for a national military audit, cuts to the standing army, and shifts toward a smaller, efficient force with emphasis on National Guard and old age pensions for workers.
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Isaac R. Sherwood
Washington
West Point
Grant
Congressional Committee
University of
Ann Arbor
Mustlangberly
Hudson River
Army
Navy
Heaven
Earth
Congress
United States
Baltimore
Democratic Party
Bart
Beny
O&t
Reliance National Guard
Grand Canyon and Oregon Indians in 50 Years Ago Note
The piece recalls Julian Street and the Grand Canyon’s sweeping impact on readers. It also reports Oregon isolated by Indians with long routes cut off for three months hindering telegraph and mail, while armed escorts accompany routes as tribes resist.
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Julian Street
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Julian
Collier's Weeky
Oregon
Portland Oregonian
Absolutely Pure Cream of Tart AR No Alum No Phosphate Notice
A fragmented real estate transfers section mixes pricing oddities and names such as Wallace Criders Hawarden and Boyden. A Sioux County citizen inquiry leads to a citizenship question with a deputy demanding a ten dollar license fee and an auditor clarifying the mistake amid unclear notes.
Pave Business Street Plans After Church Meeting
Community members discuss paving a business street from the First Church to the depot in 1917. Farmers pledge to help fund the expense as town and county residents prepare, with a Monday town hall meeting at 2 p.m. A churchwoman’s remark on baseball pools triggers confusion and debate as readers respond.
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