Southern Route Dream of Prosperity and Empire
A long promotional reflection extols a southern United States inland to Pacific rail route. It frames the South as a fertile energy rich region capable of feeding the world and fueling a vast empire, highlighting manufacturing shifts and new wealth from steel and tobacco progress. The essay urges travel through Albany, Newark, Dallas, and beyond to envision a modern nation.
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Albany
Buffalo
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
Denver
Prairies
Kansas
Newark
Philadelpha
Baltimore
Washington
Atlanta
New Orleans
Houston
el Paso
Tucson
Yuma
Seattle
United States
Pacific
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
North'arolina
Kannapolis
New York
South
Deke
Pimoke
Congress Debates Home Wine Permits Under Volstead Act
Washington April 15 Congress argues the power to permit and legalize cider and wine with low alcohol for home use. Representative Hill of Maryland cites court decisions in a case where he produced such beverages at home. The wets push to close their case as drys prepare final remarks.
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Associated Tress
Washington
Congress
Representative Hill
Maryland
Senate Liquor Committee
Hill
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
Drys
Goff
West Virginia
Wets
Reed
Missouri
Andrews
The
Treasury
General Andrews
James Dern
Prohibition Unit
Hern
Baerinegton
Vpassiac
New Jersey
White House
T’assia
Carl Trocela
United Pund
Sanders
Labor Department
Pennsylvanis Avenue
Railroads Seek Interventions in Texas New Mexico Lines
Four railroads petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to intervene and consolidate hearings on proposed Texas and New Mexico rail lines. The Santa Fe argues the Panhandle route is unnecessary as Pecos and Northern Texas serves the area, while local groups push for timely construction to benefit Dallas and Fort Worth shippers and commuters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Pecos
Texas
Santa Fe
Burlington
Lubbock
Plainview
Panhandle
Commission
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
South Plains
Dallas
Fort Worth
Denver, South Plains Railway and
South Plains Railroad Committee
Fellow Cops On Stand In Drunkenness Trial
Rob Harmon testified he did not drink before his arrest as deputies claim. The jury heard hours of testimony including fellow officers and business leaders supporting his sobriety while the defense argues a frame up in a raid.
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Bob Harmon
C. G. Landis
Clark Cain
Harmon
Felow
Sarmon
C. G. Clayton
Stanfield
Polk Street
Culn
Selrmety
Mauna Loa erupts with lava streams to village slopes
A large eruption at Mauna Loa last night sent spectacular lava flows down the 13 06 foot slopes toward the village amid thousands of spectators. Fire and smoke rose as streams advanced toward the forest, with observers noting intense activity at the summit.
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Associated Press
Tula
Mauna
Mother and Baby Brother Lie Ill as Services Are Held For Cruson Infant
In a Cruson infant death service two immediate family members, the mother and the baby brother, lie ill as mourners gather. The ceremony follows the infant's death, with church rites observed and attendees paying respects to the grieving family.
Drunk Indians Rampage in Oregon After Court Decision
Reports from Klamath Falls describe Indians from Beatty and Ely snooking drink gambling and causing fear among white residents following Circuit Judge Leavitt’s habeas corpus ruling that reservation natives fall outside state and county law. Authorities feel powerless to stop the unrest as pickup lines and protests unfold.
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Klamath Falls
Oregon
Beatty
Ely
A. N. Leavitt
Santa Fe and Cattle Talks at Rotary Club
Rotary Club in Amarillo heard Pat Landergin and Milt Blanchard classify talks on cattleman trials profits and happiness from early days to 1905. Glanehard outlined Santa Fe history and engineer duties. Carl Williams praised Panhandle prosperity after 22 years. President Gallaher lauded a special Rotary edition in The News.
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Eee
Amarillo
Pat Landergin
Milt Blanchard
Landergin
Glanehard
The
Santa Fe
Carl Williams
Oklahoma
Rotary
Lubbock girl dies after unusual illness
A 1-year-old girl, Mie Lorem Waldron, daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Waltrop of Lubbock, died after a sudden, unusual disease following a medical event. The death occurred Wednesday night at about 1 o'clock. local funeral arrangements and further medical details were not disclosed.
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Lubbock
Mie Lorem Waldron
W. J. Waltrop
Ofr
Games Pot Paned Ce Eae Avo Pore Wet Hoe
A fragmented OCR item notes a sports brief with readable phrases about games and a mention of teams or players. Details are unclear but imply a local event or score update.
Indigestion Forces Coolidge to Cancel Dates
President Coolidge canceled engagements due to a mild indigestion attack and retired to the executive mansion for rest. Doctors reported normal heart action and temperature, with some intestinal pain, and said he would return to work tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Coolidge
Executive Mansion
Coolidge
Coupal
Case Against Peaches and Mother Dismissed
A historic case involving a figure named Peaches and her mother was dismissed amid a fog of confusing wording. The report mentions The Ape Vate and an estate matter connected to New York with several fragmented phrases.
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New York
W. Brewelte
Epereter
Chedren
French Franc Sinks to Ten Low Level for All Time
A report notes the French franc falls to a record low, undermining confidence in the currency. Analysts warn of broader inflation risks and potential effects on imports and travel. Officials examine monetary policy and exchange reserves as the market reacts.
War Of Liquor Not Of Religion In Herrin Polling Place Shooting
A Williamson county jury will hear an inquest into a fatal shooting at a Herrin polling place that cost six lives among both Klansmen and anti Klan members. State officials deny barring reporters, as the community weighs liquor raid reprisals and the broader Herrin war.
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Werrin
Williamson County Friends
Herrin
Williamson County
Oren Coleman
Women's Group Calls for General Andrews Resignation
Women activists press General Andrews to resign from his dry law enforcement post amid ongoing controversy. The rally draws local politicians and residents urging accountability and leadership changes.
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Women's Group
General Andrews
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