Railways and the future of capital city policy
A national policy for railroads seeks government supervision over stock and bond issues to curb overcapitalization and fraud. It champions transparent traffic agreements, physical valuation, and strong independent regulation to protect investors and maintain honest, efficient rail service for national growth.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Peou
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
England
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Northern Pacific Railroad
Calls for honesty and restraint in railway and business power
A reformist lecture urges absolute honesty from public servants and business leaders handling railway wealth. It warns against corruption, blackmail, and using power for private gain, while urging support for legitimate, beneficial industry, and reminding wealth holders they are trustees. It ends by invoking Lincoln on self-reliance and restraint.
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Jalike
Republic
Biy
Lincoln
Death Roll: Appplegate and Somerville Rites Noted
Funeral services for James Applegate were held Wednesday at his Brooke County home with Rev. Harrison of Toronto presiding. Interment followed at St John’s Church. Irvin Somerville’s services were today with Rev. Yocum, Grable and Boyer officiating. Remains sent to Bridgeport for interment.
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James Applegate
Brooke County
Harrison
Toronto
St. John’s Church
Irvin Somerville
Yocum, Grable and Boyer
Bridgeport
Potters Picnic at Rock Springs Monday Evening
Reminder of Potters Picnic at Rock Springs on Monday June 4. Train departs at 9 a m and returns by 11 p m. Event details note a transportation schedule and gathering time for attendees.
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Potters
Rock Springs
Two Speeches Featured In Herald Star Tonight
The Herald Star promises two masterful speeches in tonight's edition, stating they are not available elsewhere and that readers will find all the news in the people's favorite paper.
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Herald-Star
Herald- Star
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the Ladies Home Journal Patterns
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