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...declared that at, the presidential election of 1924, the people of the country as a whole would clearly indicate their reaction against a Republican administration headed largely by politicians from one locality,--New England. And although Mr. Underwood would not say that Mr. Coolidge's presidential chances were any poorer because he was a Republican and from Massachusetts, he did not hesitate to infer that his own chances were considerably improved because he was a Democrat and from Alabama...
...class. There is a possibility, however, that if the present class B proved too much for the Freshmen they will be transfered to this newly established league. This is composed of the teams of clubs that are not of the calibre of the two higher classes or of poorer teams of the clubs already in the Association...
This discomfiture might take several forms. It might mean higher freight rates ? which is improbable because of Congressional opposition. It might result in poorer service. Or it might entail loss to the holders of railroad securities. According to the Interstate Commerce Commission there were 777,132 railroad stockholders on Dec. 31, 1922. The bondholders are even more numerous, and include, as has often been pointed out, many savings banks. So actually millions of people are indirect holders of railroad securities...
...same general plan will be followed in the other application games, with the understanding that in Group III more than two tickets may be allotted as stated above, and that one seat applicants in Groups I and II may apply for other seats not exceeding the limit in a poorer location...
...this year would prove disappointing. That this explanation was incorrect is seen by the fact that, although the statement of the Company showed a big increase in net earnings from April through June, 1923, the price of the stock has not materially rallied. Apparently the stock market looks for poorer business this Fall and sticks to its opinion...