Three American Delegates Benchmark Road Ideas in Paris
Three American delegates Samuel Hill R H Thomson and Samuel C Lancaster arrived in New York from Paris where the International Road Congress drew delegates from twenty nine nations. They urged focus on route selection traffic adaptation and constant highway maintenance as keys to safer roads and lower costs. They cited examples from England showing pavements by Hooley and Predd that remained smooth despite heavy traffic. They warned that roads require ongoing upkeep from opening day onward and that different traffic needs demand tailored surfaces and side earth routes to protect metal sections. The congress aims to build on lessons for a second meeting in Brussels.
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Paris
France
New York
Jim Seattle
Wash
Samuel Hil
Washington Good Roads Association
R. H. Thomson
Seattle
Samuel C. Lancaster
University of Washington
New York Herald
United States
Messrs. Hill, Thomson and Lancaster
Germany
Belgium
Holland
England
America
Nottingham
E. Purnell Hooley
London
Sir Herbert Pread
Dust Kills Nine Horses in Hamilton County Road Work
Nine horses employed on gravel road construction in Hamilton County Indiana died from breathing dust the incident highlights occupational hazards for working animals and the impact of dust exposure on livestock.
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Hamilton
County
Ind
The Case of the Suffragettes in England
English press notes that women seek the ballot not only for economic justice but for a voice in national affairs. Suffragists justify reforms as incomplete and point to laws allowing husbands to leave wives destitute and to reclaim savings at death.
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England
Fresh Air And Weather Theme In Daily Life
A column urges continuous fresh air regardless of weather and warns against dodging bad weather. It notes Lincoln's Gettysburg address could be read in schools on his birth centenary and critiques loveless engagements as something to break before marriage. It also comments on life insurance clauses and holiday shopping pressure.
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Lincoln
United States
Lkely
Substitutes Step Up as Old Burden Sufficiently Lightened
A concise line notes that the average white man rises to the challenge when a pair of capable substitutes may shoulder the load, framing the urge as a communal duty and shared responsibility.
Amateur hockey lobby seeks return to cleaner play in Canada
Canadian hockey fans push to revert to amateur status for the sport in Eastern Canada, arguing professionalism corrupts the game. They face strong opposition as clubs offer large sums to attract skilled players and even U S teams recruit, with scouts in Canada seeking top talent.
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Canada
United States
Pittsburg
Michigan Copper Country
Pishon Star Quarter Dartmouth's Small but Bright
Sturgis Pishon nicknamed Spud is Dartmouth's star quarterback this season. At five feet five inches and 126 pounds he defies size, delivering dodging runs and sharp punt handling that have impressed spectators and earned him a spot on the all interscholastic team of Greater Boston from English High in Boston.
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Sturgis Pishon
Dartmouth
Spud
Pishon
English High
Boston
Greater
Big Offer For Catcher Criger
President Comiskey of the Chicago Americans offered $10,000 in cash for catcher Lou Criger of the Boston Americans. Boston manager Lake said Criger is valuable and Boston needs players more than money, so the offer would be rejected despite Criger nearing retirement.
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Criger
Comiskey
Chicago Americans
Lou Criger
Boston Americans
Lake
Boston
New Three Cushion Record Set in Chicago Match
Charles Moun set a world record in three cushion billiards at Massey’s hall Chicago by defeating Harris 50 to 16 in thirty seven innings. He broke James Shea’s fifty points in forty nine innings. Both players played with a 50 handicap.
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Charles Moun
Massey’s Hall
Chicago
Harris
James Shea
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