Final Struggle Over Free Tolls Begins in Senate
The Senate opens a drawn out battle over Panama tolls repeal after the House precedent. Democratic leaders O Gorman Chamberlain and Ashurst coordinate opposition while Hoke Smith Owen and James lead administration forces. Republican Gallinger heads opposition with Fenrose and Oliver aiding a unified anti repeal stance. Debates precede a committee report and possible discharge motion as weeks of speeches loom. Public lands and naval appropriations absorb House action alongside plans for water power and leasing bills.
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Panama
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Committee On Interoceanic Canals
O'Gorman
Wilson
De’pate
Hoke Smith
Georgia
James
Kentucky
Owen
Oklahoma
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Lodse
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Oregon
Ashurst
Arizona
Gallinger
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Oliver
Knowland
California
State Department
Great Britain
Foreign Affairs Committee
House Public Lands Committee
Congress
Interstate Commerce Committee
Trade Commission
Campaign for New Members For Musical Association
The Atlanta Musical Association, led by Mrs. John M. Slaton, reports strong early success in a campaign to boost membership at $10 per year. New members gain admission to six or more events each season as committees form to canvass city music lovers and secure support for the Philharmonic orchestra’s Southern prominence.
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Atlanta Musical Association
Willeh
John M. Slaton
Tive
House committees delay action on rail regulation and anti trust measures
Inter state commerce panel slows progress on federal control of railway capitalization with hearings possibly closing soon. Rail witnesses back regulation in principle but oppose federal and state commissions handling security issues. Judiciary panel advances omnibus anti trust bill tied to interlocking directorates and restraint definitions. Censure resolution for Representative McDermott and NAM officials under review with expected votes. Bartlett Bacon injunction limits discussed amid labor organ ization concerns.
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House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Judiciary Committee
Representative McDermott
Illinois
National Association of Manufacturers
Park
Justice Whent
District of Columbia Supreme Cour
France May Develop African Cotton Lands
Paris reports France could declare independence in cotton production and end the 80 million dollar annual import tribute. Senator Bonnevay cited M Lamba and agricultural trials in Tunis Algeria and Morocco showing potential for profitable cotton culture similar to Egypt.
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France
Paris
United States
Laurent Bonnevay
Chamber of Deputies
Africa
Bonnevay
M. Lamba
Tunis
Algeria
Morocco
M. Bonnevay
Bi Ksa
Moa
Moroceo
Five Sided Diamond Handbag Shocks New York Buyer
A Fifth Avenue jeweler shows a platinum handbags studded on one side with diamonds to a wealthy customer. Priced at 9500 dollars, the buyer balks at the lone diamond side, calling it skimpy. After negotiations an extra 7000 dollars in costs are reportedly resolved.
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Fifth Avenue
New York City
Nut Grass Control and Forage Suggestions for Prairie Farms
The article discusses nut grass infestation in prairie farms and recommends smothering as the best large scale method. It advises sowing Canada peas in February, turning under in June, sowing peas again in September, limeing the land, and sowing crimson clover. For corn or cotton, keep the land clean to minimize regrowth.
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Canada
Four New Crusades Stirring Paris in Art and Sport
Paris reports four new movements stirring the city. Critics note avant garde art rising with a new salon and athletic renaissance backed by Baron de Coubertin and the Marquis de Polignac. A rat extermination drives public health action as 2,000,000 rodents plague central markets.
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Paris
League of Patriotic French Women
Aén
France
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
International Olympic Committee
Hebrard de Villeneuve
Academy of Sports
Maurice Donnay
French Academy
Marquis de Polignac
League
Parla
Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Kidney Remedy Claims
An advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It promises relief from bone pain backache headaches and puffy eyes by stopping sweets and drinking the 14 ounce remedy after meals. It claims thousands cured though warns the compound may cause nausea but supposedly strengthens the bladder and kidneys.
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Stuart
Air Ship Flight and Secret to Restore Father’s Rank
A swift air ship skims above the Pacific as an excited girl urges the aviator to speed past a danger point. They chase a fast liner bearing a secret that would clear a mystery, restore a lever to a rank, and lift a stain from a devoted father’s character.
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Blue Pacific
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Hugo Loebeque
Lucille Love
Gal of Mystery
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