Gasoline Motor Coaches Coming to Short Haul Rail
Gasoline propelled motor cars with flanged wheels for railroad use promise major changes in rolling stock. New Haven R R has adopted them on branch lines and authorities predict routes between this city and Danbury on the Berkshire line to supplement steam service. Rail officials see potential operating savings despite limited rush hour traffic on busy routes. Reports from several rail firms indicate the cars meet conditions of steam engines while offering faster intermediate travel and lower costs.
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New Haven Road
Danbury
Berkshire
Bridgeport
Sta
Ite
Northern Pacific
Linns
N. Ti
H. R
Narragansett
Rso
Aberdeen
Rockish
Sewell Valley
R. RE
Stone Harbor
Jt. R
Rey
Labour Lord Mayor Granted Year’s Absence
Bradford December 14 Councillor T Blythe the Labor Lord Mayor has been granted a year’s leave with full pay by his employer while he engages in politics. Blythe has worked for the firm for five years and may collect wages when convenient.
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Bradford
E.G
T. Blythe
Three Thousand Chinese Workers Help to Rebuild France
A wartime travelogue describes Chinese workers in France aiding reconstruction, alongside Belgians Spaniards Italians Moroccans and Algerians. The piece notes shared labor bonds and tensions, as French and German fears influence attitudes toward others in war torn regions.
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France
Wititing Williams
Poland
Seax
Lengard
Longwy
Germany
Famous Toastmaster Stanton Retires From Army
Charles Stentor, longtime Army officer famed for the Lafayette toast during the war, has retired after nearly 25 years in uniform. He served with General Pershing in the Philippines and in France as disbursing officer for the American Expeditionary Forces, earning the Distinguished Service Medal. Described by peers as the most celebrated toastmaster in the service, he becomes commissioner of San Francisco's board of public works.
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Charles Stentor
Lafayette
Paria
Board of Public Works of
San Francisco
Stanton
Pershing
Philippines
France
Santon
Carelessness Means Much to Pension Fund
Chicago readers learn overdue library books fines amount to about 40 800 dollars yearly. Librarian Carl B Roden says the money, under Illinois law, funds a pension for Chicago Library employees, claimed to be the only such fund in the nation, with total value over 266 000 dollars.
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Chicago
Carl B. Roden
Ilincia
Portland plans for world's fair in 1925 noted
Portland edges toward a 1925 world’s fair with a $2,006,000 tax levy over three years and talks of a $3,000,000 state tax. A statewide vote, set for next May, plus $1,000,000 from public subscription, would complete financing. Local and state committees study sites as Portland competes for exposition location. The fair marks the completion of a transcontinental electric line and the centennial of the electric magnet.
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Portland
Oreg
Dec
Addai
Ialsassion
Neweetn
Financiz
Ventative
News
Theatera
Wis
Printed Ballots May Be Used In Future Elections
City officials discuss the use of printed ballots after concerns raised by Clerk Dunnigan about scraps of paper and potential fraud. The proposal, inspired by safety principles, aims to order that printed ballots be used in upcoming elections, with a decision expected from the Board of Aldermen at Monday's meeting.
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Ihallota
Trésrin
Dunnigan
Maedea
Hallovines
Board of
Alderia
Né- Nelal
Batiola
Heart balm judgment collection blocked in state court
Mis fara Martin of Bridgeport failed to collect on a heart balm judgment of 1854.74 against Alfred G. Watzke of this city. A federal judge approved discharge from bankruptcy for Watzke, with the court ruling the law favored Watzke and released him from bankruptcy.
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Fara Martin
Bridgeport
Alfred G. Watzke
Thts
Ted
Edwit & Thomas
Natzke
Jadie Thomas
Miss Martin
Watane
History making cruisers junked in Oakland
Two former cruisers the Minneapolis and Marblehead, famed for service in the Spanish War, were sold for junk in Oakland. Junk dealers paid about 20 000 dollars for both. work began with the Minneapolis, then the Marblehead followed. The wrecking is part of dismantling a historic naval era.
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Oakland
Cal
Minnesota
Marblehead
New Department
Junk Yard
Minneapolis
Nashville
Aba
Schley
Sixth District Club to Elect New Officers
The Sixth district Republican club will hold the annual election of officers tonight at the club rooms on Madison Avenue and Charles Street. Lou E West who has served as president for two years will not seek re election.
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Republican Etih, Inc
Madison Avenue
Charles Street
Lou E. West
Ewo
Raincoat and fashion item prices flood the sale list
A long price list details discounts on raincoats raincaps dresses coats sweaters bathrobes nightgowns and baby wear with numerous items priced from under a dollar to over ten dollars. Jewelry purses silk scarfs and vanity goods appear with ranges and sale tags throughout a dense catalog-like presentation.
Blood loss drains energy and vitality in body
The article describes how overexertion and poor blood supply weaken men and women, causing sunken features and fatigue. It touts a tonic, Pepto Mangan, as a remedy to enrich blood and restore strength by improving oxygen transport. It instructs to look for "Mangan" on the package.
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Gedo
Lars
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