Taxing railroads seen as public service and rising duties
Baltimore MD Dec 19 editorials in the press are seen by railroad circles as signaling the public stance on taxation of railroads. The Johnstown Democrat argues that higher taxes burden both carriers and the public through freight and passenger rates. The piece notes railroads are public servants and taxes should be reflected in fares, while detailing sizable Baltimore and Ohio Railroad investments and personnel changes and new traveling chaperones for student tours.
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Wi Vekeaman
Baltimord
Iaw
Johnstown Democrat
Pennsylvania
P. Conti
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mount Clare
Baltimore
Hie
L. Finnegan
Glenwood
Pittsburg
Elt
Brennan
Bifalo
Rochester
Lax
Finnegan
Sr. Finnegan
Baltimore and Ohio
C. H. ‘White
Samuel Watley
Baltimore and
Hin
White Ia
Rockville
Mire
Waukon
Sykenville, Mu
Sae
National Park Seminary
Gion
Washington
Chicago
Antimore
Onto Railroad
Hallimoce
Oia
J.P. Tourney
Ie I
Sas
Shin
United States
Airy
Portsmouth
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Naval Branch
Balmore
Ohio
Battle Between Raccoon and Two Dogs Ends in Death and Injury
In New York on February 18 Prince a fox terrier owned by Robert Washer of Newton Ns is badly bitten and bleeding after a desperate fight with a raccoon and another dog. Bob the other dog is also badly mauled. The struggle lasted about twenty four hours. rescuers freed the animals from a rock cave using ropes. The raccoon escaped and was killed. Prince suffered facial wounds and possible poisoning, while Bob is in serious condition.
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New York
Prince
Robert
Washer
Newton
Bob
I Ene
Fox Haning
Bonust
Mr. Washer
Witten
Bod
Shoring Breaks Up Marine Corps Barracks Racks in New York
Marine Corps bar racks in New York experience a shake up as Sergeant Timothy Reardon rearranges the sleeping arrangements using spare tires to keep six inmates awake and prevent disturbance. The move comes amid broader notes on adaptation as Reardon discusses the new system and its expected stability.
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Marine Corps Barracks
New York
Washington
Timothy Reardon
Focal
United States Marine Corps
Hay
Mae
Sergeant Reardon
United States
Reardon
Bristol parson poised to wed 6000th couple
The Rev. Alfred Harrison Burroughs of Bristol expects to marry his 6,000th couple soon. He has tied the knot for 4,901 pairs since starting his matrimonial booth nearly 25 years ago. Many brides and grooms have come from Virginia seeking Bristol’s liberal marriage laws. Competition from other marrying parsons has grown, and officials recently barred solicitors from meeting trains at Union Station.
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Bristol, Tenn
Alfred Harrison Burroughs
Bristol
Ainee
Virginia
Tennessee
Davett
Parson Burrough
Parsons
Parson
Union Station
Collars Become Capitol Prank as Insane Patient Sends Letter
In St Paul a Rochester hospital patient sent a bizarre parcel to Governor Hammond’s office. The note described a band collar assortment and included a taunt about a “tourist prize.” The odd package referenced various collar sizes and a letter as its own wrapping.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Hammond
Rochester Hospital
Tunica
Forestry Men Make Report For The Year
Washington Dec 18 The national forest reservation commission reports for fiscal year 1915 that 1 317 000 acres have been approved for purchase in the East with a project total of about 6 000 000 more. Delays reduced five year funds while current work proceeds enabling continued purchase at lower cost. Average land price 5 22 per acre. Areas are in New Hampshire Virginia West Virginia Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia to protect navigability of main East waterways.
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Washington
National Forest Reservation Commission
Conness
War Garrison
Congress
New Hompshire
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Letter from Charles F Nonweiler Appeal to Governor Hammond
A fragmented 1916 letter shows Charles F Nonweiler of Rochester Minnesota addressing Governor Hammond. The note requests a release and signs off with a formal salutation dated November 19, 1916, though the full context and destination are obscured by OCR gaps.
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Hammond
Rochester
Minn
Not clear robbery tale halts at moment in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis business report describes a robbery attempt where two suspects rough in talk steal a watch and a token from C. B. Carlton. The men complain their last three jobs yielded little money and joke about cheap watches during the holdup.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Teyo
C. B. Carlton
Carlton
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Law School
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Nectaro
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J.B. Ross
West Pike Street
Bell Phone
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