Burleson Rates Stir Public Across Nation
Washington confrontation over Postmaster General Burleson’s new long distance rates set January 2 1919 as the New York Public Service Commission and state authorities challenge the move. Critics say the tariffs raise charges for core services, lessen public service quality, and resemble war-time control extended into peacetime.
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Washington, D. C
Grixcat
Burleson
Ite
Fountey
Hill
New York Public Service Commission
New York Telephone Company
Lyre
Fon
Fail
New York Service Commission
Public Service Commissions
Winots
Ohio
Nebraska
New Jersey
Bureton
Ates
Ilinois
Neneaaba
West Virginia
New Jurvey
Minnesota
McKiwan
Wreonsin
Albima
Tn Communting
Lduphone
Mir
John Brown
Buretisan
Postal Department
Selaire
Parma man voices warning on state treasury and taxes
Well known Parma resident Mr Mitchell, visiting Caldwell, criticizes the Alexander administration for deficits and warns of higher taxes. He recalls a booming treasury four years ago, claims current funds are strained, and accuses officials of waste and dangerous schemes that could affect county seats and state offices.
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Tdaho
Taftan
Alexander
Mr . Mitchell
Moors Alexander
Trequry
Mechediet Church Sunday Services Schedule
At the Methustiy Episcopal church next Sunday Rev Charles W Tenn ey, president of Gonting College, will speak in the morning. Evening sermon by the pastor on life choices. Bible study at 10 am. Mens migrurth league meeting at 6 30 pm and evening service at 7 20 pm. All are welcome. services are for the people.
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Methustiy Episcopal Church
Charles W. Teneney
Gonting College
Willapeaks
Sobjert
Sedan
Kerriburion
Sunibey Schoat
Hams Migrurth League
School Board to Call Bond Election for New High School
At a special meeting the Seth board decided to call a bond election for 15,000 to 16? provide ample school facilities. The plan aims to add a 26 room high school building with manual training and domestic science rooms, expanding from a crowded present building. Architects advised the project and bonds to be faced.
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Seth
Tinal
Nuh Schol
Igh Schant Biltine
Caldwell Relief Worker Hawkes Sails for Near East
Willian E Hawkes of Caldwell sails from New York with relief workers under the American Committee for Relief in the Near East to Constantinople. The party, including ex army officers and others, supports immediate aid in Armenia Syria Persia and Palestine with supplies and transport equipment.
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Willian E. Hawkes
Caldwell
New York
Pensacola
American Committee
Revel
Tne
Hawkes
Constantinople
Cour
In College of Idaho
Lewisohn Story Normal
Hartford
Theslexi Cut
YMC Aework
Ars
Hawker
Turkey
Asia
Armenia
Syria
Persia
Palestine
Revision of Mc Work Estimate in France Contested
In a disputed wartime note the author protests the Army’s add on to the French mission and Pershing’s influence. The piece accuses officials of overreach, misusing rank and experience, and failing to perform their own essential tasks. It warns of penalties for returning soldiers and urges correction of the estimate and duties.
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Inter
France
Pershing
Coneie
Hiiernibelrie
Riyy Tavernas
Cowden Falwell Named Clerk at County Farm Bureau
Stabe Retinern was reportedly assigned two positions as clerk of the Canton County Farm Bureau, with the note about prior courthouse work and a carder wage context. Details are partially garbled.
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Canyton County Farm Bureau
Carder
Letters From Dick Beatty Mention Xmas Boxes In France
The longtime letter from Dick Beatty to Mr and Mrs Swain Reaity describes December 22 and 26 notes, a Christmas box sent to France, and delays due to war service. He details unit moves near Pointe Monssom, attached to the 6th Corps Engineers, and hopes to remain with his regiment or return home soon. He notes weather, rations, and longing to send photos home, with Christmas dinner and care packages described.
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Swain Reaity
Pointe Monssom
6Th Corps Engineers
Ting
France
Amont
Will Maxey
Randy
Caldwell Boy Recalls Amputation Courageously
A Caldwell youngster Claude A Scott writes to his mother Mrs. Scott about his leg amputation after injury. He describes fever, healing skin, and hope to learn a trade with Uncle Sam funding training and a future job. He notes limited visits but sends love and reassurance.
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Marsala
Samul
Dad
Cort
Claude
Scott
Divorice Application for Mrs Doolittle Denied in District Court
The district court in Bryan heard Leona Doolittle and W B Doolittle’s divorce petition. The judge denied the application, noting cruelty and insupport, with the couple to continue living together pending further action.
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Mrs. Doolittle
Shivarce
Leona Doolittle
W. B Doolittle
Faward
Bryan
Sella Shorthorns and Local Stockmen Speak on Cattle Trade
Sella Shorthorns and Hird Bowman, notable stockmen of the district, discuss cattle market conditions. They describe ongoing fattening, stock quality, and the valley’s cattle lustre, with reports of improving demand and training for ranch hands.
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Hird Bowman
Ae Sherahrs Tucker
Notus
Row
Final Payment on Bonds and Land Board Hearing
Lowell appeared before the state land board on Friday on behalf of Gem Terigation Districts farmers to discuss irrigation district issues. He expressed cautious optimism that the board and farmers can devise a method to adjust irrigation district boundaries. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid announces a chicken pie dinner on Wednesday February 5.
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Lowell
State Land Board
Geo Urrigation Distiet
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Glenn Marks Enjoys Christmas in Frange
The report describes a Christmas gathering with Cheonys Fraure and nearby Wolke figures, detailing decorations, a feed with Co. D yard details, and a Christmas party at a hall. It notes table settings, a cantena counter, and a ceremony where Santy Clare distributed gifts including chocolate and cookies to attendees.
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Glenn Marks
Frange
Aly Lath
Eliee
Tam
Canny United 159
Fil and Co
Dsgts
Santy Clare
Prince AP
Goup, Co
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Alexander Administration
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