Organized Labor Seeks Public Control of Railroads
Organized labor issued a formal demand that capital be retired from railroad management and that the industry be placed under public supervision with a tripartite board including the public, operating managers, and wage earners. The plan calls for leasing railroads to a non profit corporation and sharing earnings to reduce costs for consumers. Chairman Cummins scheduled a Senate committee hearing to discuss railroad problems.
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Organized Labor
Washington, D. C
Washington
Blanton
Texas
Congress
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Labor Organizations of America
Wilson
United States
Wall Street
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Army Food Offered For Sale by Parcel Post
The War Department announces a new parcel post system to sell surplus army food to the public. On August 18 this program will distribute canned meats and vegetables at fixed prices, plus delivery, via 58,000 post offices nationwide. Prices cover meat and vegetable cans with delivery costs added by the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Post Office Department
Army
United States
Benedict Crowell
BE. C. Morse
A. L. Mercer
James I. Blakeslee
George L. Wood
George Landick, Jr
Parcels Post Service
City Council Holds July 7 1919 Session In Washington
City records show Mayor Bovee presiding in regular session with Councilmen Work McCleery Maxwell Spaire Fetters Libe. Minutes approved. Claims totaling about 2 thousand dollars were read and allowed across several funds including Contingent Punch Water Fund Street and Alley and Sewer Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Bovee
Work
McCleery
Maxwell
Spaire
Fetters
Libe
A. L. Dusenbery
Marion Avenue
West Harrison Street
Madison Street
Harrison Street
South Town Avenue
South Marion
Improvement Committee
Sane
Fire and Water Committee
City Water & Electric Light Plant
Towit
John Buckley
C. E. Richardson
Chas. Sloat
Council
New York Belting & Packing Co
Chicago
F.o. B
Washington
Iowa
Fire Equipment Fund
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co
City Boilers
City Water & Light Plant
Green
American la France Fire Engine Co
Elenyra
N. Y
Squire
Ss. J. Kellogg
McSleery
Warning Incident Highlights Spectator Dangers at Ames Air Show
A tragic accident at Ames during a commercial aviation event left a child dead among spectators. Officials urge stricter safety measures as crowds rushed toward the aircraft, risking further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Magnetic effect on carrier pigeons linked to wireless spread
French scientists believe carrier pigeons are influenced by magnetism and that the spread of wireless telegraphy could reduce their dependence on homing instincts.
Test of SO years as a great blood cleanser invites trial
The passage touts a mineral free blood cleansing solution advertised as a proven remedy. It claims extensive experience supports its benefits and urges reputable druggists to stock the product, suggesting a thorough trial for buyers in Avianta, Georgia.
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Cap
Eatonic
Atonic
S&s
Pecide Avianta
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J. F. Duffy
Country Club
Marshalltown Times Republican
Council Proceedings
Dick Bidwell
J. Kellogg
Elder & Shanmen
Hugh H. McCleery
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
Wallace Bidwell
Seymour Bidwell
Donale G. Belitaaa
Deen
Leigh H. Wallace
HM. A. Baxter
Water Fund
CMS
St. Poe Co
John Davidsonth
Cas
Mick. Bidwell Gigies
D. Bicktorg
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Lewis O
Raymond Lead Works
D. “Backley
Bidwell, Coal Co
Chas. Magnusson
J. A. Cunningham
Matt Casey
Bowman & Wilson
Lumber Company
Hindahr
John Shielis & Son
Socone i
J. A. Cunningham's Sons
Washington Fire Dept
J. R. McDowell
W. M. Keeley
S. J. Kellogg
J. Pcg
Sacco
Walace
Bidwell
Bidwell Inc.ci
W. D. Allen Mfg. Co
Baker-Yvawter Co
L. Benedict Agent
Ce Ewandina
Street & Alley
Andrew Garner
Kan
Mati Htey
OM At Way Aie Hevanarchee Co
Tegen Weber Specie Hteseemeens
Bowman & Wilson Lumber Company
Standard -O8 Co
Ceuwese
Poace eReare Eer Eae
John Harper
Clapper Ib
Dick Bidwe
Soe
Claw
Weléls de Ee
Joun
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C.D. Bicker
Alex. McCinty
Fiatve Ciighescucu
Ic Tis
Standard Oil Co
Kena
George Clapper
Washington Fire Department
Todd
Fire & Water and Financial Committees
Board of Directors
Independent School District of Washington
Mra
C. J. Wilson
Frank L. Wilson
J. M. Wishart
Misa Josephine Bavcock
Orville Elder
John Davidson
W. A. Vinton
al Simpson
Jas. Fishburn
Chas, Beatty
W. J. Little
Fis
Washington National Bank
Maa
Washington, IA
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