Payne Urges Sale of Government Fleet in Merchant Marine Bill
Congress should authorize the Shipping Board to sell the current government owned fleet while granting the board discretion on timing and method. Chairman Payne told the Senate commerce committee that sales provisions would fix government leverage if needed and noted the board’s readiness to sell ships to Americans or foreigners, reserving larger vessels for American buyers.
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Washington
Congress
Shipping Board
Payne
Senate Commerce Committee
Jones
Matthew Hale
Mosquitoes Trigger $5000 Suit in Brooklyn Court
Hendricus De Raay sues Gulf Coast Steamship Company for $5000 alleging officers refused ointment after severe mosquito bites during a South Atlantic voyage aboard the Gulfcoast. The company contests the claim, arguing bites were an assumed job risk.
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New York
South Atlantic
Brooklyn Supreme Court
Hendricus de Raay
de Raay
Gulfcoast
Gulf Refining Company
Sweden names first Socialist premier Branting aims democratic rule
Stockholm March 11 Hjalmar Branting is Sweden's first Socialist premier. The new government will continue to work in a democratic spirit with a limited programme since the popular representation is not yet in accord with Socialist views.
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Riksdag
League of Nations
Stockholm
Hjalmar Branting
Sweden
Crew of Seavey Schooner Lands in St John
The crew of the J. Frank Seavey, abandoned at sea en route from Pensacola to Cuba, has been landed at St John New Brunswick. The schooner, built in Bath Maine in 1888, was owned by the Maine Transportation Company.
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ST. John, N. B
J. Frank Seavey
Pensacola
Cuba
Bath
Maine Transportation Company
Lowell Prepares for Merrimac River Floods
Lowell mayor announces complete flood plans with 24 hour warning, fire department alarm, and four bell blasts to 36 for danger. Francis emergency gate at Pawtucket canal ready. officials briefed and residents urged to move valuables at alarm.
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Lowell
Perry D. Thompson
Merrimac River
Fire Department
Big Francis
Pawtucket Canal
Arthur T. Safford
Locks and Canals Division
United States blamed for delay in Turkey settlement
London March 11 Earl Curzon foreign secretary told the House of Lords the trouble in settling the Turkish problem stems largely from delay and America is responsible for the delay He added the conference hopes the United States will aid in establishing and assisting the new Armenian state once Asia Minor borders are set.
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London
United States
Earl Curzon
House of Lords
America
Lord Curzon
Asia Minor
Armenia
Changes in Army Piers Recommended by Board
The Boston Harbor line board of army engineers heard and endorsed plans to relocate army piers and bulkhead lines on the Mystic River. The army engineers' hearing in the federal building confirmed proposals on view at the Custom House, with board members Colonel William C. Langlitt Major Thomas M. Robins and Captain Gilbert Van B Wilkies in attendance.
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Mystic River
Boston Harbor
Board of Army Engineers
Federal
Army Engineers
Custom House
Army Board
William C. Langlitt
Thomas M. Robins
Gilbert van B. Wilkies
Long side tunics looped under skirt hem hang below
A description notes long side tunics looping under the skirt hem and extending past it. The garb features fabric drape that hangs beneath the main garment, creating a layered silhouette.
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BIG &R
Awful Smale
Gilchrist
Metcalf Brothers
Washington Street
Seavey
U. S
Turkey
Doette
Fashion Week
Art Gilchrist
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