National Highway Act Under Consideration
Washington dispatch explains that the Townsend bill has been redrawn as the National Highway Act to expand federal highway work. The plan creates a national highway system and a federal highway commission with surveys, maps, construction and interstate connections, ensuring one percent of state highway mileage or more to link with neighboring states. The act seeks to avoid favoritism by adjusting mileage to provide two connecting highways where needed.
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Washington
Federal Highway Council
Federal Highway Commission
Commission
United States
Framework for National Highway System and State Roles
The proposed act establishes a national highway system through a commission that can select or reconstruct highways, value reproduction costs, and fund state projects by transferring rights of way to the United States. It sets standards for durable surface types, minimum right of way, and maintenance plans, with substantial appropriations totaling 425 million dollars across several fiscal years to be apportioned to states by mileage.
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State Highway Department
United States
Commission
Plague Rages in Constantinople Amid Red Cross Appeal
The International Red Cross reports bubonic plague spreading in Constantinople, hitting poorer areas and some European quarters. Government orders inoculation, closes schools and mosques, suspends rail and tram services as mortality rises and allied ships face risk. Some Mahometans refuse serum for religious reasons. Deliberations urge prompt quarantine to prevent wider Mediterranean spread.
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London Daily Express
Geneva
tThe International Red Cross
Constantinople
Red Cross
Mediterranean
Bonheur Decorated as Belgian Leopold Cross Recipient
Rosa Bonheur, famed painter, becomes the first woman awarded the Belgian Leopold Cross in decoration.
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Rosa Bonheur
Solid Financial Ground Reported in Whitehall District
Whitehall banks report reserves surpassing 500000 with 50000 in savings. Cashiers note solid finances amid drought fears and expect strong year ahead for farmers and business men. Federal loans of 75000 granted from 200000 applied for, signaling growth in Jefferson valley. Whitehall has built two modern schools, a high school, and gymnasium, indicating civic progress.
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Whitehall
L. C. Roberts
Whitehall State Bank
W. G. Myers
First National Bank
Jefferson Valley
Bill to Regulate Clothes in Ohio Legislature
The proposed bill by Louis H. Capelle sought to regulate women's apparel by height of skirts and neckline depth. It drew protests and failed to pass, yet Paris reports it inspired France’s backless gowns. Capelle says the bill aimed to spotlight womankind foibles.
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International News Service
Columbus
Ohio
Louis H. Capelle
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Capelle
America
Paris
France
Pine Bough for Luck Brings Spain Baby Good Luck
In Spain a pine bough sweeps the baby’s face to bring luck. The unusual ritual reflects cultural beliefs and family customs surrounding newborns.
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Spain
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