Senate Hears Plan for Muscle Shoals Development
Senate agriculture committee heard Col. W. J. Barden outline an $8,570,000 plan to improve Tennessee River navigation tied to Muscle Shoals power projects. Senator Heflin noted barge traffic moving cotton and iron ore would rise with Wilson Dam, and Norris backed opening navigation to Chattanooga.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture
W. J. Barden
Sheffield
Tennessee River
Muscle Shoals
Heflin
Alabama
Wilson Dam
Norris
Chattanooga
Ol. Barden
McNary
Oregon
Galrel
Wimy
Monument to Abraham Martin Recalls Early St Lawrence Pilot
A granite memorial in Montreal honors Abraham Martin, called The Scot, first King's Pilot on the St Lawrence. The inscription, bilingual in French and English, recalls his frontier work and ties to Martin and early settlers. The article notes 1921 trans Atlantic shipping and Canadian Pacific Railway ties to the tribute.
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Abraham Martin
St. Lawrence
Salle
Maraquette
Joliet
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Porn
France
King’s
House committee debates Muscle Shoals offers
The House military committee held executive sessions to discuss four private offers for Muscle Shoals development. Chairman Kahn said the panel aims to reach conclusions and then prepare a report to the House.
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House
Kahn
Republicans win in Chicago and New York elections
In Illinois Richard Yates and Rathbone lead for congressman at large as results show Republican strength in Chicago and nationwide. New York’s 387th district returns Lewis Henry as a Republican ahead of Democrat Frank Irvine, with Prohibition issues shaping the race. In North Carolina a Republican state convention convenes in Winston Salem to select leaders and discuss candidates.
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Chicago
Richard Yates
Henry R. Rathbone
Kenilworth
Ills
Yates
Rathbone
John J. Brown
Vandalia
Winnifred Mason Huck
William E. Mason
Benjamin Michalek
Frank Reed
Aurora
Ira D. Copley
Clifford Ireland
William E. Hull
Peoria
New York
Corning
N. Y
Lewis Henry
Frank Irvine
Ithaca
Irvine
Henry
Prohibition
Prohibition Organizat
Bravely Optimistic Verse By Brayon Braley Opinion Card
The poem extols optimism over pessimism, linking hopeful action to real progress. It contrasts a pessimistic critic who doubts change with an optimistic thinker who believes in effort, science, and freedom driving improvement. The piece asserts faith and active effort can shape facts and outcomes.
Convention Mews on North Carolina Party Officers
Interior court judges, twenty solicitors and ten candidates for congress. Before the convention opened it was announced that National Committeeman Joan M. Morehead of Charlotte had emphatically declined to stand for re election, also that Charles A. Reynolds refused to accept another term as state chairman.
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Erior Court
Congress
Joan M. Morehead
Charlots
Charles A. Reynolds
Fordney backs American valuation in tariff talks
Washington dispatch reports Chairman Fordney of the House Ways and Means Committee insists on American valuation, signaling a contrast with Senate leaders. Smoot opposes, LaFollette also votes against, Green remains opposed, while Democratic conferees lean against the plan. Conference outlook suggests a split among seven to three against the American valuation stance.
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Washington
Fordney
House
Ways and Means Committee
Capitol
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Senate Finance Committee
Nist
Autor Smoot
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Representative Green
Iowa
McCumber
Senate Committee
Longworth
Ohio
Senators Prepare for Tariff Bill Debates on Senate Floor
Senators studied the new tariff bill reported to the Senate as amendments from Republicans surfaced. Democrats prepare to target many rates in a broad attack, with finance committee Democrats allotted ten days to file their minority report.
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Senate
Finance Committee
Lloyd George to propose pact to end all wars
In Genoa Prime Minister Lloyd George is expected to propose at the economic conference an undertaking that no nation shall attack another, abolishing war for the pact’s duration. Reuters reports the plan as learned by Wednesday. Lady Astor visited the White Star liner Olympic in Southampton en route to Baltimore for the League of Woman Voters convention opening April 20.
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Genoa
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Reuters
Southampton
Lady Astor
New York
Baltimore
League of Woman Voters
Real Roots of Sea Sickness From the Ear
Dr. R H Bishop explains seasickness and train sickness arise from the inner ear balance organs. He notes the spirit level inside the ear and semicircular canals respond to motion, causing nausea during long ship rolls or vehicle rides.
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R. H. Bishop
Seasickness and earsickness in car and sea travel
The article explains seasickness and earsickness as caused by eye and ear strain during movement. It notes that seasickness is longer lasting and can cause green appearance, while earsickness may relate to eye muscle issues. Remedies include eye exams, gum chewing, or baking soda tablets during rides.
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Chinnaté
Ment
Quetec
Canada
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Louis Robert
Martin
Henri ‘Fobert
de Ofa
Lawrence
King's Pilot
ST Lawrence River
A Lawrence
Jquebec Citadel
Lachine
ST Lawrence
Gafety
Eurlecy
Will
New York City
House of Representatives
Winston Salem
N. C
State Corporation Commission
The
Supreme Court
Berton Braley
Standard Oil Oil, Company
APORA
Kentuck
Busines Office
Bell Telephone
Palmer’s Four Drug Stores
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