St Regis Hotel Power Plant Sets Engineering Standard
The St Regis at Fifth Avenue and Fifty Street in New York pioneered a top class mechanical system and an efficient engineering staff. Aiming for a perfect hotel, it built a model plan of instruction and premiums for efficiency, with its power plant highlighted by experts and illustrated in engineering journals. Rooms start around three or four dollars a day, with suites priced higher, reflecting the hotel’s luxurious offerings.
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St Regis Hotel
Fifth Avenue
Fittlaigh Street
New York
St Regia
Hitwa
St Regis
Curtiss Faces Strong Wind For Governors Island Flight Attempt
Aviator Curtiss vows new attempt after a gale sweeps over Governors Island New York. He rises above the harbor and tests a plane in rough air before a safe landing and plans a dawn try if weather stays favorable.
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Governor's _ Island
Curtiss
New York
Barney
Comain
Parks
Artiss
Man Sets Fire to Shanty at 371 Whitehall Street
A skulking man set fire yesterday afternoon to a vacant shanty at 371 Whitehall Street owned by G F Gwen. Firefighters saved most of the structure, with damage estimated at several hundred dollars. Witnesses reported a person was seen fleeing the premises, but officers could not identify the culprit.
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Whitehall Street
G F Gwen
West Fifth Street
Mischler
Unwen
No Marked Change in Cotton Crop After September Storm
New Orleans reports the hurricane of September 20 caused great damage to the Louisiana and Mississippi cotton crop but estimates have been reduced. Some cotton saved, quality affected, fields cleared in 10 to 15 days, planters pledge to burn stalks and clean fields to thwart boll weevil. Overall belt shows no marked change. severity varies by parish and area.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
New Orleans
Missisuippi
Picayune Weekly
Tt Ia
Lousiaiga
Het
Times
Teme Crat
Sanatorium Tuberculosis Plan Moves Forward in Atlanta Meeting
A 44 session by the Atlanta city council and health committee endorses establishing a tuberculosis sanatorium in Atlanta. The measure calls for selecting a site and organizing care to begin as soon as possible, with formal tender of services to the local anti tuberculosis committee.
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Vth
Aulante
Jia
Tengat
Comity Commissi
Oplin
Atlanta
Thia Wien
Slow Movers Told to Obey City Traffic Law in Atlanta
Assistant Chief Jett enforces the slow moving vehicle clause of the city ordinance. Police drill officers and warn owners to keep slow vehicles near the curb. Road safety measures aim to prevent traffic blocks during Auto Week and November events.
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Atlanta
Jett
Polic Commission
Jet
Revival at Western Heights Baptist Church Draws Large Congregation
AC Schuler occupies the pulpit and leads sermons that leave a strong impression. Sunday school opens at 9:30 in the morning, preaching at 11, a mass meeting at 3 in the afternoon, and the song service starts at 7:30 in the evening. Howard Parham directs the singing.
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Rly
Shuler Riting
Western Heights Baptist Church
Fr Howard Parham
Western Heights
Heighta Baptist Church
Hts
Tes AC Schuler
Howard Parham
Death Claims Reverend Anderson
A Methodist minister Reverend Anderson died after a brief illness. The services were held at the Milanti area church with mourners from the local parish and neighboring congregations in attendance. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Obituary notices reveal long life of ministers and community figures
The notice chronicles the life of Anderson, a long-serving minister in the Southern Methodist Church, and mentions his brother Dr Lewis Anderson. It notes ties to the Anderson hardware company, Madison death in 1900s, and the Lansersty of GPigia. The obituary reflects local history through names like Miss Janes, Miss Horshferd, and Mr Pulew Andresen.
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Cal
Janes
Frost
Horshferd
Lucy
Andresen
John
Anderson
Anderson Bt
Ifarve
Anderson Aml
Anudew
Anwlersen
Anlison Hardware Company
Lansersty
Gpigia
Tom
Southern Methodist Church
Tie
Lewis
Madison
A.e of Ar
Man's Legs Ground Off by Brick Machine
Charles Litter, owner of a Maryville plant, was severely injured when caught in a brick machine. His legs were crushed and both were amputated above the knee after workers halted the machine and freed him. He was rushed to Haspville Hospital and is reportedly improving.
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Charles
Maryville
Knowvile
Sea Monsters of Old and the Giants of the Ocean
A fragmented account describes ancient sea serpents and a marine giant whose size and feats overshadowed other legends. It cites Bishop Pontupmdan and Copenhagen Royal headers, noting variable estimates of length, beak size, and the creature’s habit of swallowing waters and belching them back.
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Armen
Pontupmdan
Copenhagen
Royal Headers
the Hague
Teachers Name New Officers in City Association Election
The Atlantan Teachers Association held its annual election at Boys High School. Officers elected: Wool Dykes president, Miss Nena Mth vice president, Dr Theodore Poppersygrer treasurer, and Miss Gussie Frouner secretary.
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Atlantan Leachers Assawation
Buildho
Wool’ Dykes
Nena
Mth i
Theodore Poppersygrer
Gussie Frouner
Moors Fight Back as Spanish Armies Press On
Fragmentary dispatches describe Moorish resistance against Spanish forces on a front line. Reports mention reinforcements being sent and strategic positions debated, with emphasis on the resilience of Moorish defenders amid tense campaign conditions.
Campaign to Relieve Mexican Sufferers in Iowa
A 1917 report notes a relief drive for flood victims in Mexican districts aided by American consuls and the central committee. It mentions dispatches from Monte Prost and Hanne, with rural areas awaiting outside assistance until new crops can be planted and sugar shortages ongoing.
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Westings
Aasiarance
Hanna Sugar
Iowa
Corn Growing States Propose Aid Exchange Plans
Aimed at distributing staples efficiently, corn growing states offer to send bags of corn while other states supply beans blankets and clothing for winter. Proposals call for free transport via mule trains and brie and mule train arrangements with one caslway and two press companies to handle distribution.
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Ordar
Mulberis Baptist Asequition Progress at Auburn Gill
The Mulberis Baptist Asequition is near completion with Perry Baines Mist tute for the dave and will close Monday with a barbene anil reception to Pex Jot ford. The new building is funded by Mr Ox frd and the Mercer system, marking improvements over the old structure as progress continues.
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Auburn Gill
Mulberis
Sesman
Perry Baines
Dave
Will
Ford
Argels
Institute
Mercer
PEMMICAN Ban Debate In Copenhagen Club Meeting
A Copenhagen gathering outlined a government ban on pemmican amid a discussion led by William F. Spurgeon. Dr Harve and Dr Wilby questioned pemmican’s composition while a polar dash diet was described, touching on potential prosecutions and pure food law enforcement.
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Webber
Test of the National Press
Tub Yoomirt
Med
Washington
Sores
Ouhr
Ueal
William F. Spurgeon
Copenhagen
Dr Harve
Tne
Wilby
Wiles
Electric Renovating Co Names Carpet Rug and Cleaning Offer
Electric Renovating Co announces carpet rug and house cleaning services with Phous 680e contact for pricing and scheduling.
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Electric Renovating CO
Phous
Ice Cutter News From The Senior Classical Class
The Senior Classical of the Boys High School publishes a semi monthly paper named The Ice Cutter. It includes editorials, stories, jokes, and a question and answer department by class members. The paper is not sold to the school and prints only as many copies as there are subscribers.
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Lee Cutter
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Association
Spain
Marini
Momander
Hyrue
Paddy
Taua
Ieees
Harhath Pitlan
Gionfi Wiltogad
Sloan
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