Fate of canal mules appears to be sealed
Erie Canal era shifts as canal mules become has been relics. The government steamer Wast mn, a twin‑screw oil burner, demonstrates a new departure in barge steamer design capable of towing seven loaded barges to Providence and Boston. Buffalo to New York runs four to five days, loading grain and pig iron at Buffalo and flaxseed and sugar at New York.
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Fight Over Federation Of Veterans Societies In 1920 Encampment
Indianapolis reporters note the final session of the 1920 Grand Army of the Republic encampment discusses federation plans with American Legion and Spanish-American veterans. Delegates debate conflicts with G A R independence, draft amendments to avoid constitutional conflict, and consider an increased per capita tax to ten cents.
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Brazil Debates Thanksgiving Day Proposal in Senate
Rio de Janeiro Sept 24 The National Senate discusses a bill to establish an annual Thanksgiving Day in Brazil. The measure fixes November 25 but an amendment targets the first Sunday in January. Critics cite constitutional bans on religious establishment and question church influence on a national festival.
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Brazil
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United States Ties Grow with Tropics in Trade Shifts
The National City Bank of New York reports rising U S dependence on tropical products with 1920 imports surpassing 1913 and 1800 levels. Cane sugar coffee cocoa and rubber show sharp gains despite higher prices while raw cotton and silk imports also grow. Exports to the tropical world reach about two million dollars in 1920, with growing U S manufactured goods and meat products flowing south.
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National City Bank of New York
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Officer Reduced and Suspended for Ninety Days
Patrolman John Callahan of the Fourth precinct was suspended for 99 days and reduced from Grade A to Grade 6 after being found patrolling his post under the influence on the night of September 12. Witnesses testified to liquor influence and he cited illness and a drink offered by a friend as aid. President Stanley noted the punishment did not worsen due to his prior good record.
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Fiavor
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Peter Stafford
Stanley
Owen J. Groark
Blansfield
Coughlin
Halpin
Flanagan
Vienna Records Show Gain in Criminal Cases
Vienna reports ten thousand criminal cases in 1919, up from 1 674 in 1910. Prisons are crowded, prosecutors urge quashing minor convictions, and many cases could take years to reach trial. Burglaries average about 2 200 monthly.
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Naturalization Court Close Brings Nearly 300 Citizens
The Bridgeport naturalization court session closed with nearly 300 new citizens ready to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Applicants learned final candidate information and federal rules, noting that former wartime objectors and those without a local family cannot qualify.
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Naturalization Court
Bridgeport
United States
Clifford B. Wilson
Marcus Holcomb
Hartford
Uncle Sam
Old Country
MacSwiney Shows Slight Improvement in Hunger Strike
London reports the hunger striking Lord Mayor of Cork Terence MacSwiney is conscious with relief in head pains. Brixton prison doctors say he may live several days more unless a heart attack occurs, marking a fragile but improving condition.
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Terence MacSwiney
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Family must be in America for naturalization
Allan F. Church of the Department of Labor stated that a would be citizen must show his family is en route or already in America, as his home. The ruling also postponed several suitable applicants to study the Constitution further before next term.
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Allan F. Church
Department of Labor
United States
America
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