Capt Richard Banfield Dies Suddenly at 63
Captain Richard Banfield, pilot commissioner, collapsed of heart disease yesterday afternoon on the seventh floor offices of the Chamber of Commerce building. He was unmarried, survived by two sisters and a brother. A Boston family, Banfields once lived on Pinckney Street with his father a noted lawyer. He began at sea at 20, commanded multiple ships, and served as secretary to the pilot commissioners before joining the board three years ago.
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Nail driving records sparked by New England crate workers
In a letter to the Post J Babine of Wilmington disputes Frank Brown’s 6400 nails in eight hours claim. Babine says he can drive 7392 nails in eight hours, about 1712 nails per minute, and asserts Wakefield records and six penny nails.
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Murderess Gives Birth to Child Outside Prison
Mrs. Pea B. O'Dell of Rochester, serving 20 years in Auburn prison for the murder of Edward Kneipp, was moved to a hospital under a new state law to give birth outside the prison. She delivered a baby girl last night. The father, James O'Dell, awaits execution in Sing Sing for his role in the crime.
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Edward Kneipp
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Harding Praises R. R. Act In Ohio Speech
Senator Harding reiterated backing for the Cummins Esch act restoring railways to owners. He said Wilson’s policy aimed at permanent government operation by taking control, addressing a delegation of railway workers in Marion Ohio.
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Political Debate on Railroad Nationalization and War Powers
The Republican nominee argues war powers spurred government takeover of railways and utilities. He touts the Cummins Esch bill as best amid labor plans to place railroads under workers, while criticizing socialists and revolutionaries. He notes wartime ownership aimed to meet expanded needs.
Policy Permanence Implied by Administration
In the record excerpt the author argues that the successful communications imply the policy would become permanent, reflecting the administration's clear and undoubted intent to entrench the measures.
Sugar Price Cut Reported for Robber
In San Francisco on Sept 13 a reduction in refined sugar price to the robber from 17 to 16 cents a pound was noted. The measure affects pricing dynamics in local markets and may influence trade practices in the area.
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Sugar Refining Firms Announce Regional Update
The California- Hawaiian and Western Sugar Refining companies announced a regional update here today.
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Western
Three Piece to Ten Piece Suite Price List
Advertisement lists seating sets with 3 piece 0 3 piece 4 piece to 10 piece options and prices 350.00 475.00 indicating a sale or catalog offer for living room furniture.
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