Mississippi flood control bill nears final surrender to President
In Washington on May 9 the Senate approved the conference report on the Mississippi river flood control bill, with House action already completed. The measure now goes to President Coolidge for signature, despite remaining provisions not fully satisfactory to him.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Senate
House
White House
Mississippi
Smoot
Finance Committee
Caraway
Arkansas
Simmons
North Carolina
Harrison
Rockefeller Gift to Tuskegee and Hampton Schools
John D. Rockefeller Jr. donates over a million dollars to Tuskegee Institute and Hampton Institute, praising their work in addressing the Negro problem and highlighting the value of vision in directing wealth to betterment.
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John D. Rockefeller Jr
Tuskegee
Hampton
General Clean-Up Day for Gardens in Butte District
The Columbia Gardens club formed by 50 families plans a district wide clean-up. Officers named James Lightfoot president and Richard McCarthy vice president with May 13 set as official cleanup day. Members pledge to clear own properties and assist vacant lots using rakes shovels and scrub equipment.
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Butte
Columbia Gardens District
Columbia Gardens Club
James FE. Lightfoot
Richard McCarthy
Trene St. Quentin
T. H. Lobb
Columbia Gardens
Gardens
Postmaster General Bans Circulation Flyers in Mail Boxes
Distributors of circulars warned they will face federal court action for placing dodgers in private mail boxes. John F. Bartlett, assistant postmaster general, states that an official order has the force of law and prohibits using boxes for circulars. The rule aims to keep boxes clear for mail delivery and designates private boxes as for mail only.
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John F. Bartlett
Brimacombe
Congress
Bartlett
Post Office Department
Postmaster General
Butte Baseball Association schedules 1928 season
The Butte Baseball Association unveiled a five evening weekly schedule for the 1928 season with six teams competing nightly. The first quarter through June 1 includes 180 games at Hebgen Park, The Cinders and Parrot Flats on three diamonds. Umpires Joe Cavanaugh Bill Lang and Mike Henry were chosen. scorers to be named. All games start at 6:30 p.m. with postponed games on Saturdays.
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Butte Baseball Association
Ben Hardin
Baseball Commission
Hebgen Park
Cinders
Parrot Flats
Hardin
Joe Cavanaugh
Bill Lang
Mike Henry
Floral Park
Centerville
New Jay Bees Baseball Club Opens Practice Season
The Jay Bees announce readiness for an opening game this Sunday as they train three nights weekly at the Athletic field. Manager John Emmons says 19 players report nightly with Elmer Swanson pitching work and Jim Emmons catching. Schedule notes list local teams and game dates through June 1.
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Jay Bees
John Emmons
Elmer Swanson
Jim Emmons
Swanson
Preakness May Be Run on Muddy Track Friday
Pimlico Md May 9 A rainy morning left a muddy track as the Preakness nears the Maryland season climax. Track superintendent John Ryan hopes sun or wind will dry the surface for the $50 000 feature Friday. Officials expect large crowds and have police and staff plans, gates opening at 11 a.m.
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Associated Press
Pimlico Race Track
Pimlico
Maryland
John Ryan
Pari-mutuel
Germany Boots Shipment Declines From Record Years
Germany, which sent 264000 pairs of boots and shoes in 1925 and 200000 in 1926, exported only 63000 last year, reflecting a sharp drop in footwear shipments to this country.
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Germany
S.S.S. Promises Rheumatism Relief From Plant Root Formula
Advertises S.S.S. as a century old remedy for rheumatism. Cites letters of grateful users including Earl C. Campbell of Johnson City Tennessee. Claims root extracts build the body and aid immune response. Notes availability in two sizes at drug stores with larger size promoted for economy.
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Earl C. Campbell
West Main Street
Johnson City
Tenn
S.S.S
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