American bid wins Birmingham rail contract
London May 5 A P reports American steel rails won the Birmingham city contract to replace streetcar rails after bids from two British firms, one with a delivery pact but no penalty for late delivery and another promising 1200 tons in 20 weeks, outpriced by the American bid that offered faster delivery and lower price. The decision prompted officials to consider rail quality and lifespan against British suppliers.
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London
Associated Press
Ankee
Birmingham
Ian
United States
Newcastle
Bewlay
Controversy Over Purchases Leads to Rail Buy Approval
A committee resolved to approve the purchase of American rails after a debate over foreign goods rules. The motion reminded the body of the existing policy and ordered future enforcement, noting the waste exceeded $5,000.
Red Cross Aid in Balkans Supports Wounded and Typhus Sufferers
In Mostar and across Herzegovina, American Red Cross teams aid hospitals overflowing with soldiers returning from Austria and civilians stricken by typhus. Doctors and nurses work amid shortages while medicines and clothing are distributed to the needy.
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Mostar
Herzegovina
Hersegovina
Bosnia
Austria
Red Cross
Alpes
Berliners Organize 10 Trade Measures Amid Export Constraints
Financiers and industrialists report the German government plans extensive measures to restrict exports. Berlin argues the nation remains positioned to obtain large quantities of essential goods and raw materials in the current market.
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Germany
Forty Hours Devotion Begins at St Charles Church
A solemn procession started the Forty Hours Devotion at St Charles Church yesterday at 10 30 in the morning. The event featured parish societies including the League of the Sacred Heart the Young Men's League and the Children’s Sodality along with 33 soldiers and sailors in uniform. The closing high mass is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
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St. Charles’ Church
League of the Sacred Heart
Young Men's League
Children’s Sodality
Saifors
Milford Blaze Destroys Two Business Blocks
Fire early today in Milford New Hampshire destroyed two business blocks and damaged a third. Firemen and Nashua aid fought the blaze from rafts on the Sotheran river as authorities estimated the loss at 35000 dollars. The western end of town was threatened for a time.
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Milford
N.H
Nashua
Sotheran River
Yonkers Residents Win Short-Term 7-Cent Fare Ruling
Yonkers residents pressed their protest against a 7-cent fare increase to the Supreme Court of Westchester County. Justice William P. Platt issued a temporary injunction yesterday, halting the rise for several days and forcing the railroad to continue service at the lower fare.
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NW York
Yonkers
Yonkers Railroad
Supreme Court
Westchester County
William'p. Platt
The
Supreme
United States Destroyers Reach Trepassey
The first destroyer division to cross the Atlantic in the US Navy’s plan is led by AG Baldridge. The force sails in two groups at one day intervals with Stodk-F York guiding their voyage from Newfoundland toward Trepassey. The Harney-Page machine for a transatlantic flight is en route from Liverpool, and preparations at Harbor are underway to assemble and test the craft, with trials likely to take about a month. Rain is forecast in England within two days, delaying the operation by over 48 hours.
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Trepassey
Atlantic
da States’ Navy
Foundland
England
Dighey
Wich
Liverpool
St. Johns
Harbor
Tle
Handley-P Jsigne
Ground Controlled Airplane Makes Flight Paris May 4
The Journal reports a ground-controlled airplane achieving an astral flight of 120 miles before landing at an airdrome. The pilotless craft followed a scribbled course with detours, under defender testing conditions. The British government plans to retain the press during national events.
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Tournal
Tench
Cer
Has
Negaint
Pr. Ali
Sale
National Jar
Porto Rico Governor Yager Faces Senate Censure
In his last annual report Governor Yager criticizes the Porto Rican Legislature for choosing a two month recess at the end of the first session rather than adjourning sine die. The Senate has subjected him to a vote of censure for his remarks.
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Govermar “Yager
Porto
Senate
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