Preparedness Bonds Debated as Burdens for Future Generations
Washington reports cite calls for issuing bonds to fund military preparedness instead of new taxes. Congressmen argue current expenses like pensions and canal costs should be borne by future generations, not the present. The piece also notes plans to neutralize the Philippine Islands and includes anecdotes about Gardner and Cummins.
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Washington
Dee
Congress
Panama Canal
Congressman Ragsdale
South Carolina
Railroad Rights of Way Dangers Reported in Santa Fe Bulletin
A Santa Fe bulletin warns that three children under 14 die daily and one trespasser per ninety minutes is killed on U S rails. It cites 10 302 railroad deaths last year with 5 741 trespasser fatalities and 6 334 injuries. The notice targets people using tracks as playground or shortcut and those with no business on the right of way.
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United States
Santa Fe
Enduring Maxell Touring Car Roars Through 16 000 Miles
The 1916 Maxwell touring car started November 22 in a non-stop test to set a new motor mileage record under A. A. sanction. After 16 000 miles of continuous Southern California driving the car averaged over 21 mph with fuel efficiency above 22.5 mpg. Maxwell representative M J Meshane notes the test proves durability and solid construction beyond showroom figures.
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Maxwell
A. A
California
M. J. Meshane
Maxwell Representaive
Los Angeles
Antimony Deposits Resume in Nevada as Prices Rise
Nevada hosts multiple antimony deposits that closed before the war now reopen as prices jump from 8 1 2 to 37 cents per pound. Stibnite ore, the primary antimony source, is widely distributed in the state and contains about 71.4 percent antimony when pure.
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Nevada
Resolve To Be Honest and Obedient In School
A youth writes resolutions to improve behavior at home and school. He pledges to study, control anger, refrain from lying or telling tales, avoid making ugly faces at girls, and to work toward becoming captain of the football team. He ends by promising not to fight and to pause his resolve until next year.
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Rezolve
Ile
Kaptin
Natcher
New Year’s Appeal From Prisoners in 1751 New York
The article notes how debt imprisonment produced extreme misery and cites a January 1751 New York Gazette advertisement. Prisoners thank unnamed benefactors for relief including beef, wood, money, and bread, wishing health and divine happiness for donors.
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Alice Morse Earle
New York Gazette
New York
Needles Bridge To Be In Place This Week
The Needles bridge across the Colorado River at Topock is expected to be raised around Thursday, December 30. Chief Engineer Meyers from Kansas City and other interested parties will attend, along with a moving picture crew to film the raising.
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Needles
Colorado River
Topock
Meyers
Kansas City
Desert expedition ends in busted car and long retreat
A party led by M. K. Millett of Daggett F A Shorey of Boston and A A Turner mining engineer set out to inspect land near Silver Lake but veered to Bitter Springs lost a tire on desert sands and the car died near the bungalow of the differentia They slowly returned toward Barstow with Turner guiding after exhausting water and stale sandwiches at Paradise mine a passerby recalls loud quarrels and a hydrophobia jack rabbit near the scene.
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M. K. Millett
Daggett
F. A. Shorey
Boston
A. A. Turner
Silver Lake
Anutomobile
Bitter Springs
Bitter Creek
Differentia
Barstow
Turner
Paradise Mine
Orange Show Announces Auto Section at Sixth National
San Bernardino December 29 an auto mobile show will be held with the Sixth National Orange Show February 17 to 24 following a conference with Southern California dealers. A 20 000 square foot building will house auto exhibits joining the citrus industrial displays in the main exposition.
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San Bernardino
Southern California
Franchise Applied For Rail Line To Oatman
Senator Henry Levin of Kingman and Horace J. Pullen have asked Mojave county supervisors for a franchise to build a steam or electric railroad from a point on the Santa Fe line to Oatman.
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Henry Levin
Kingman
Horace J. Pullen
Board of Supervisors
Mojave County
Santa Fe
Oatman
Snow Delights Barstow Youths With Winter Fun
Barstow saw snow Wednesday night covering the ground in inches. Young men and girls chased snowball battles, pelting wayfarers and enjoying the lighthearted surprise.
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Barstow
Roosevelt Gan Reunite Party
A special Washington report discusses Theodore Roosevelt's rising political influence, potential as a candidate or kingmaker, and the mixed Republican response amid Democratic speculation about his power and possible merger of funds with big business. The piece notes Tawney’s silence on defense spending and critiques of party chairmen post elections.
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Washington
Dee
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
Roosevelt
Republican
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Congressman Gardner
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Gary Roosevelt
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