Flood plan is urged after mid March Ohio inundation
The Wil son administration faces a new flood challenge from the mid March disaster. Senators Newlands and Lane push for a national flood control program with reservoirs at river heads to prevent future floods on the Ohio and Mississippi basins, while engineers warn that only broad federal action will curb recurring spring floods.
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Congress
M. O. Leighton
Ohio Valley
Francis Newlands
Nevada
Ohio
Indiana
Newlands
Pittsburgh
Dayton
Lower
Mississippi
Lane
Great Lakes
Miami
Louisville
Cincinnati
Evansville
BE Lila
Memphis
New Orleans
Micky
Wren
Saan Misat Ba
Patlona Waterways Rom
American Preas Association
Austin
Franklin K. Lane
Seine River
Paris
Columbus
Bath of the Damned Petrified Algerian Waterfall
The Hammam Meskhutin near Constantine is a petrified limestone waterfall formed by mineral springs at about 1 degree. Described as a wall of water frozen in gleaming curves, it has legends of Allah turning unbelievers to stone. Ancient Romans knew the springs.
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Eiam
Constantine
Citta
Through a Microscope At 7000 Feet Over Lule Burens Battle
Chicago news recounts the battle of Lule Burens as seen by English aviator Snowdon Hedley and a Bulgarian observer from 7000 feet. Hedley likens aerial view to a microscope observing micro-organisms in motion, noting heroism, suffering, and ferocity on a grand scaled battlefield.
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Lule Burgos
Snowdon Hedley
Air Corps
Hedley
Lule Burens
Chicago
Hebrew prayer rug from Cornlova synagogue valued at 25000
A 500 year old Hebrew prayer rug measuring 6 ft 2 in by 5 ft 2 in with 1000 stitches per square inch and dated to 704 years ago is described as part of a 1.2 million dollar New York collection. Four brothers spent 25 years perfecting it and the high priest knelt twice daily for 40 years before dying when the temple was sacked in 148.
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New York
Cornlova
Spain
Christian Herald
Baseball twirlers tower over league in height and fame
Remarks from the Bleachers notes the tall pitchers in major league rosters, from the New York Americana to the Phillies and Giants. It highlights giants like Marquard Tesreau and Mathewson, and cites Davenport as the tallest at six feet seven and a quarter, with Waddell’s 1904 strikeout record and catcher evolution behind the plate.
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Aly
New York Americana
Ere
Keating
Caldwell
Phillies
Mopa Itiney, Jr
Hindkiy
Founeter
Karl Moore
New York Giants
Marquard
Tesrean
Mathewson
Methaw
Bo Keen
Perrymoon
Mitchel Davenport
San Antonio
Brooklyn's New Ball Park Ebbetsfield Opens Without Stairways
The Brooklyn baseball club unveils Ebbetsfield with fourteen runways replacing stairs ten exits and seating for 30 000 spectators. Capacity can rise by twenty thousand beyond this.
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Brooklyn
New Ball Park
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Ebbetsfield
World Tour Cost for Chicago Americans and New York Nationals
President Charles A Comin of the Chicago club projected a world tour costing about 50 000 dollars for 15 players at roughly 1 500 dollars each. The New York club plans a similar delegation and expense.
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Chicago Americans
New York Nationals
Charles A. Cominkey
Chicago
New York
Why Catchers Now Are Slow
Larry McLean points to lingering speculation on why modern catchers are slower than past stars like Ewing and Kelly. He argues armor and crouching position under the bat contribute to reduced foot speed, noting catchers are rooted and pushed into the soil by protective gear.
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Larry McLean
Ewing
Kelly
Prac
State of the Boston Americana Players in Focus Column
A brief column notes the players whose pletties appear in this page as the concern of all fans following the fortunes of that era.
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Boston Americana
Johnson a Marvel and His Delivery Like the Sea
Dec White of the Chicago White Sox pays pitcher Walter Johnson a compliment describing him as a marvel with a rhythmic delivery, standing still to throw, challenging all batters and generally overpowering them.
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Johnson
Gays
Dec White
Chicago White Son
Walter Johnson
Witty Exchanges and Humorous Lines From 1920s Papers
A collage of light dialogue and jokes from various papers including Washington Herald and Chicago Record-Herald. Snatches feature dogs, lovers, proposals, misread signals, and quips about finances and aging in a playful, era voice.
Lookout Chat Sparks Outing Rumor in Birwinghaw
A brief item from the Birwinghaw Age Herald notes an exchange about someone missing a week and then being seen out. The dialogue hints at local social activity and possible gossip among residents.
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Birwinghaw Age Herald
Rare Portrait Noted in Louis Globe Democrat Acknowledgment
A brief item from the Louis Globe Democrat highlights a rare artwork described as a very unusual picture. The note calls attention to its quality, mentioning it may not be well executed.
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Louis Globe Democrat
Inquiry on instruction prompts from the Washington Herald
A quoted exchange asks Could you learn to save me and What is your particular system of instruction. The Washington Herald records the dialogue as a brief literary snippet without broader context.
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Washington Herald
She Must Be Very Pretty in Culcage News
Maude-le Mame is described as very pretty with remarks on her looks. Bunke comments she is attractive enough to secure a seat on any streetcar she rides, reflecting light gossip in Culcage News.
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Maude
le Mame
Culcage News
Lest Word Scribbles Misspelled Overlaps
Fragmentary note shows a misspelled line about affection and regret and a stray name-like term. Text appears as a stray diary fragment with unclear context and no identifiable event or date.
New Police Chief Appointed Amid Barker No Remarks
A note from Los Tom Cloke mentions a new police chief being appointed, while Barker No comments on the change in leadership and Old Town Cham Aw references remain unclear.
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Barker
Los Tom Cloke
Ingenious Youngsters in Rhyme Gossip
A playful exchange about a fictional character and a child’s reply. The dialogue features a “feth” tows character and a remark about being a real person versus a made up figure, with a humorous tease from a relative.
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Jow
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