Railroads Return to Private Control March First
The article outlines congressional battles over railroad policy. It notes plans to return 210,000 miles of tracks to private owners by March 1 with rates kept until September and a new 11-member Interstate Commerce Commission. It discusses funding for equipment loans, deficits, and shifts toward mediation, plus reactions from public ownership advocates and a lengthy opinion piece on crime and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
League of Women Voters
Chicago
Anderson-Kenyon
B. P. Costigan
Committee On Food Supply
Itd
Federal Trade Commission
L. JF. Swift
Packers
Doctor Weld
Weld
Debates Over Militarism in Rail Draft and White House Gossip
House committee leader argues the railroad bill carries a real anti strike clause citing France in 1910. He claims troops or military service could quell strikes. White House gossip questions Lansing Palmer tenure and British aide Stuart amid diplomatic turnover and secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esch
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
France
Congress
White House
Lansing
Palmers
Stuart
Lord Reading
Wilson
Cay
England
Earl Grey
New Peace Resolution Seeks Global Conference and Germany Treaty
Senator France of Maryland offers S J Res. 159 calling for peace with Germany without annexations or indemnities and a Washington world conference next November to forge a general union and justice. It lists aims like stronger transport links and aid to colonies, with focus on global welfare and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Maryland
Lane
Oregon
Germany
German Republic
Hague Tribunal
Washington
Deputies Seek Insurance in Roberts and Marshall Counties
District Manager John Ready of Sisseton announces a call for the Brothers of American Yeoman to write insurance in Roberts and Marshall counties. The notice, dated May 21, cites S.1. m5-21p as reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Marshal County
John Ready
Sisseton
S.1
Church Schedule at Goodwill Morning Service Notes
Waelish leads morning service at 10:80. Sunday School and Bible Class for adults at noon. Evening worship at 8 with special music. Luther League at 6:45 on "Jesus in the Garden." Miss Helen Sjoberg leads. Ssron English service at 3 pm. S. Vang, Pastor invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waelish
Luther League
Jesus In the Garden
Helen Sjoberg
Ssron
Card of Thanks from the Moshier Family
The Moshier family expresses appreciation to those who assisted during sickness. They thank the Red Cross and local business people for bearing their delinquency and aiding them during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Harry Moshier
Thanks for support during illness and after loss of father
The Stewart family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for assistance during illness and after the death of their father. Gratitude also for the beautiful floral offerings from Peter Stewart Katherine Stewart Allen Stewart Jr Mrs Fd Raistad John Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Stewart
Katherine Stewart Allen Stewart, Jr
Raistad John Stewart
Sisseton Type School District meets to discuss new school plan
Patrons are invited to the town hall in Sisseton on Saturday March 6 to review proposed plans for a school house and to consider changing the plan for building three schools in the district if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisseton
Ty Hall
Profits of Reserve Banks and Government Management
Reports show high profits for the federal reserve system with 74 percent return on capital. The Richmond Virginia bank earned 3 902 796 in 1919, paying 252 871 to member banks and 3 649 925 to the government. The 1918 net profit was 2 325 000. The piece argues government management is effective and free from partisan interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
Thgd
Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmond
Public Debt and the Case for Public Ownership
An editorial argues that public debt is legitimate when funds finance profitable, public-benefit investments such as utilities and natural resources. It warns against debt used for military or graft and notes monopolies’ capitalization as a hidden public debt. The piece suggests replacing private capital with public in utilities to curb waste and profiteering and reduce farmer and worker poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
America
Testimony in Michigan Senator Newberry Bribery Case Emerges
Testimony traces alleged time corruption from ward politics to the state supreme court in the case involving Senator Newberry of Michigan. The record alleges a complex chain of influence and seat buying that linked local bosses to higher state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Michigan
Senate
Knoxville
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Sisseton Weekly Standard
Washington Lettor
Washington, D. C
House
Uetens
NC Lansing
Farm Bureau Notes
F. S. Burch & Company
Ivano
Letan
A. C. Anderson
Herald
Gronna
Washington Herald
Barnes
Hoover
North Dakota
Grouna
Ausri
Austria
S. Vang
Pastor
Jonteel
F. P. Maldaner
Rexel
So. Dak
Dem
Bloomington
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