Norwegian plan to electrify Palestine via Dead Sea tunnel
A Norwegian engineer Albert Hjorth proposes a 37 mile tunnel from the Mediterranean to the Dead Sea to water and power Palestine at an initial cost of 40 million dollars. Water would drive hydroelectric plants to power pumps irrigation and general needs across the country. The scheme envisions parallel Jordan canalis for distribution and a Lake Galilee pumping station, with feasibility studies to be undertaken by a Norwegian technical expedition pending governmental support.
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Proms Chhismana
Enfoeer
Palestine
Albert Hjorth
Mediterranean
Dead Sea
Hjorth
Jerusalem
Jordan Valley
Sea of Galilee
Gennesaret
Sea of Galllee
Secont
Jordan
English Channel
Asia
America
Mjovth
Norway
Butterfly map eyed for world air derby route plan
San Francisco dispatch says 1920 world air derby pilots will use a new butterfly map by B J S Cahill of Oakheld instead of Mercator projection. Cahill argues Mercator distorts land areas. the map allegedly aids international understanding and world peace while aiding navigation and weather interpretation.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Calif
B. J. S. Cahill
Oakheld
Charles J. Glidden
Serial Derby Commission
Mip
Cahill
Civic Center
Patiaing
Yokohama
North Pole
Mercator
South Armorist
North America
Watter
Fnet
M. Cahill
French and British Lottery Loan Proposal Stirs Parliament
London reports the French government plans a massive lottery bond issue and Britain’s chancellor signals no objections if the public supports it. commentators cite lessons from the controversial Victory Loan and note daily prize draws up to 250,000 dollars.
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Payna
London
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Mexican bandits raid near Zapata docks store
General J F Walters received advices of a Mexican raid eleven miles south of Zapata on a border store. The owner was bound, loot taken by bandits who fled across the border. Ranger Captain Hanson relayed the report for a senate investigating committee. Dental workers union threatens strike unless recognized and union label on all goods.
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Houston
Tex
J. F.walters
Texas Cavalry
Zapata
Zapata County
W. M. Hanson
Ranger Service
Senate
Dental Workers Union
Wnion
McCurtain Gazette
Oklahoma anti syndicalism law targets disloyal acts
Oklahoma reports detail a new anti syndicalism statute aimed at suppressing disloyalty and sabotage. The law defines criminal syndicalism, prohibits advocacy of crime or violence, and imposes penalties up to ten years in prison or a $4000 fine for violators. It applies to writings and assemblies and was enacted to curb revolutionary activity.
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Oklahoma City
American Legion
Luther Harrison
Ada
Milady's Spanish Fashion Cape Captivates Evening Wear
The article describes a broad lily fur cape in Spanish style reflecting mid Victorian and Napoleonic influences. It features a broad silver fox border, one piece construction, and versatile wrapping. The piece aims for dramatic black with vibrant flower or feather accents and is presented as a daring, popular trend.
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Milady
Navy names inventor of the depth charge
The Navy Department revealed the American inventor of the depth bomb and related mine design. Chester T. Minkter of Newport Rhode Island, aided by his associate Harry Adams, tested bombs risking their lives, with both inventions turned over to the government without cost.
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Navy Department
Tinman
Chester T. Minkter
Newport
R. I
North Sea
Nem
Minkler
Harry Adams
New Opera House Opening Near Ada March Demand
Ada prepares for a new opera house at Main and Townsend with a 50 by 140 foot footprint, two stories, 1200 seating capacity, rest rooms for women, gallery for degrees, and top line shows. Manager Foster McSwain promises modern theatre amenities and the best pictures and live shows, aiming for a strong Ada audience response.
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Ada
Foster McSwain
Main and
Townsend
McSwain
Business outlook good says jobber in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma CityNovember 28 The Baker Hanna Blake Wholesale Dry Goods firm executive T S Hanna predicts six months of peak prosperity for the southwest urging retailers to stock up. Mo Wanna notes high cotton prices mean fabrics and dry goods likely stay pricy with no drop in prices foreseen. The southwest’s reliance on cotton grain and cattle is cited as shield against regional financial strain. Motor trucks have risen from 4000 to nearly 600000 in ten years.
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Oklahoma City
Southwest
T. 8
Hanna
Baker-Hanna-Blake Wholesale Dry Goods Company
Federal Reserve System
Shall Radicals Control Canada in Winnipeg Election
Winnipeg voters face a high stakes civic election after a general strike last May and June. Radicals push to seize a council majority by winning five more seats, while opponents warn of a strike and loss of police and fire protection if their rivals prevail. Labor aims to reinstate 160 or more workers, and school trustee races heat up with new contests in every ward.
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Associated Press
Winnipeg
Winnipex
Algermen
Board of Centre
Urese
Labor
Council
Trades and Labor Council
Civic Board
1&0
J. Farmer
C. F. Gray
Citizens Committee
Tabor
Americans Warned to Leave Mexico
Reports from the border say American enterprises with large properties in northern Mexico advised by telegraph that American employees, especially in isolated districts, should depart the country at once. In the Meuse Argonne battle, 1,200,000 American troops were in the faxed course of the 47 day fighting.
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Mexico
EL Paso
Texas
Meuse Argonne
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