Mississippi River Dams Aim to Narrow Channel for Navigation
The article explains government wing dams along the Mississippi from St Paul to St Louis aim to confine the river, deepen the main channel, and create a navigable waterway for freight. It notes 3,000 dams built, 1,000 more planned, costs around $33 million to date, and outlines how brush and stone structures work with riprap where needed.
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St. Pat
Minn
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Mississippi
St. Paul
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Prairie di Chien
Wis
Clyn
Robert H. Lea
War Department
Teigan
Twin Cities
Winona
Nia
Ite
Missouri
Yains
Twin -Cities
Winong
Minnesota
Hastings
Army’ Engineers
Mississippi River
Henry Ford
Upper
Rock Island
Congress
Upper Mississippi
Twin Oiies
Lake Superior
Gulf of Mexico
New York
Glenville imposes 8 PM curfew for youths in town
West Virginia town Glenville passes an ordinance restricting anyone under eighteen from being on streets after 8 PM unless escorted by a parent or en route to church. Underage attendance at public gatherings requires written parental permission. A curfew bell will sound nightly at eight.
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Trafic
Alton
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Davenport
Muscartine
Nee. Ford
Weater
W. Va
West ‘Virginie
Glenville
Glenville State
Parrot Care Bequest In Will Of California Oregon Hotelier
A will by Thon as B. Whitney, once a hotel owner in California and Oregon, leaves one thousand dollars for the care of his parrot. C. W. Kern, the beneficiary, notes the decedent’s late-life affection for the bird and the trust placed in its upbringing.
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Portland
Ore
Thonas B. Whitney
California
Oregon
C. W. Kern
Good Luck Piece Named After Neck Seaman Ding
An elderly seaman, described as fond traveler, wears a lucky finger jean bell, claiming his first-born sons guarantee luck and happiness. He recalls surviving six typhoons, pirates, a fight with Swedish sailors, fevers, an earthquake, and a ride in an office elevator. Dr. Bade of the organization notes preservation efforts along the Redwood highway, urging a national redwood park of about 20,000 acres.
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H Ding
W. B. Bade
Save California Forests of Redwood to Posterity
Redwood trees valued around $1,000 saved for a time in central and northern California by the Save-the-Redwoods League. The league formed less than four years ago with donations from individuals and timber companies totaling about $500,000 for land. state Humboldt County and citizens contributed $475,000 for additional land purchases.
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California
San Francisco
Save-the Redwooda League
Tip Ber
Humboldt County
Eltizena Wave
Radio plan to teach Africans farming in their villages
A report notes plans to use radio loud speakers in African villages to teach modern agricultural methods. Trade Commissioner St A May in Alexandria Egypt advised retailing radios with speakers for every village, with daily music and instruction in local language.
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Washington
Africa
Wader
Aft
Elate
St. A
Alexendria
Egypt
Commera Department
Coolidge Signs New Tax Bill Amid Debate and Reforms
President Coolidge signed the tax bill and touted it as a generally improved framework with sufficient revenue for 1925. The measure cuts rates and revises excise taxes while creating a retroactive 25 percent income tax reduction for 1924 payable in 1925, enabling taxpayers to halve June 15 installments and adjust payments through the year.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Treasury
Postal Bill Passes Goes to President
The conference report on the postal service bill was adopted in the house by 382 to s. It provides $800 yearly increases for post offices and railway mail clerks, carriers, supervisors, inspectors and assistant postmasters. The night differential was dropped. The measure would cost about $84,000,000 annually to operate the postal service.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Griest
House Post Office
Senate Approves Naval Increase Bill for 111 Million
Senate rapidly passes an act authorizing 111.3 million dollars for naval buildup. Funds cover 18.36 million for ship alterations, eight cruisers up to 11.1 million each, and six river gun boats up to 700 thousand each. New cruiser tonnage reaches 155000 tons, versus Great Britain 208870 and Japan 170880.
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Washington
Senate
Aale Bil
America
Bil
United Braces
Great Bululn
Japan
Tokyo Cabinet Resignation Faces Premier Tenure
Tokyo reports indicate the cabinet plans to resign in the coming days as Premier Kiyoura is expected to tender the cabinet's resignation. The extraordinary meeting was arranged to address pension matters and the government’s next steps remain undecided.
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Tokyo
Japan
Kiyoura
Hiecabinet
Measure Goes to President Washington
The conference reports a measure carrying 14,520,000 dollars and is accepted by both chambers. It now goes to the President for approval.
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Washington
Wea
Senate
Volcano Still Seething at Kilauea in Hawaii
Honolulu reports Kilauea continues to emit steam with no violent eruption like the start of the current outbreak, lasting several weeks. Volcanic activity remains strong but controlled as authorities monitor crater activity and lava flow patterns.
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Honolulu
West elected national Republican secretary reshapes party
Cleveland Ohio Roy O West of Nillola was elected secretary of the Republican national committee succeeding George Lockwood of Vin e Eyed Upham of Chicago who ran finances and retires as treasurer. John T Adams will retire as chair. Upham expected to become national committeeman from Illinois. West, known for alliance, was Deneen’s Illinois campaign manager and gained Butler’s favor during the Illinois primary. The White House reportedly supports West’s selection.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Roy O. West
Nillola
Republican National Committee
George Lockwood
Invine
Upham
Chicago
John T. Adams
Tllinois
L. ¥. Sherman
West
Allence
Butler
Mlinois
Medill McCormick
Deneen
White
Wilte House
Maonal
Reichstag Votes Confidence in Marx After Dawes Plan Debate
The Reichstag approved Chancellor Marx's policy declaration on the Dawes plan 247 to 182, with Communists Nationalists and the Deutsch Völkische party opposing. A prior no confidence vote by Nationalists failed 280 to 194. Debates closed with adjournment to June 24 to consider Dawes plan legislation.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Marx
Danen
Deutsch Voulkische
Bert Graefe
Ludendorff
Waa
Treaty to Oppress Bootlegging Signed In Washington
Fragmentary OCR reveals a treaty described as oppressing bootlegging and suppressing smuggling across an international boundary. The text names American and other governments and references duties on imported goods and transport across borders. Reading gaps obscure exact dates signatories and place names.
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Washington
Seven Dead in Mine at Wilkes Haven FarsBeven
Reported mine disaster at Wilkes Haven FarsBeven leaves several dead and many injured. Authorities confirm number of victims unclear as rescue efforts continue.
Expenditores Washington Conference Report
A fragmented report from Washington notes a proposed bill to require periodic reporting by political parties. Details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate changes to transparency or funding disclosures and ongoing legislative discussion.
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Mugi
Washington
The
Sama
Ems
Pen
Franks Slayers Held for Trial
A chaotic fragment notes May dates and indictments for two Franks Slayers cases. It mentions grand jurors, State's Attorney Joseph Hughes, and charges of murder and kidnapping for ransom. Prosecution plans outline two distinct prosecutions with death as a possible penalty.
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Mentantala
Thendietafan
Attomey Crowe
Nia Ant State
Oseph
Savage Hughes
Sores
Cheaanse
Leopold
Thislow
Franks Tana
Stop Payment of Soldiers Bonus Court Challenge
A Newark suit asks District Supreme Court to enjoin provisions of the World War I soldiers bonus act. Plaintiff claims public revenues are a public trust and seeks relief to block payment under the act. Court requested an injunction to prevent the contemplated payments and enforcement of the bonus law.
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Washington
District Supreme‘ Court
Hero Waventh
Newark
Welty
United States
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