Repaired Famous Old Locomotive for Long Journey
Antique locomotive Billy will be taken apart and packed in crates for shipment to Atlantic ship exhibition in Chicago. The engine, first steam locomotive in rail history, once a major London exhibit, will be displayed in the United States before returning to England for preservation. Stratford crowds welcome Shakespeare festival with tours and performances at Memorial Theatre. The Covent Garden season opens May 18 with notable singers and American stars, including Jeritza and Bruna Walter conducting German works. British theater embraces American productions and migration trends shift toward towns as country life becomes less popular.
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London
Pri
Cginensen
Faninus Ceonelly
Billy
Eees
A * Tras
Sans-atlantic Shiperhen
Eebenar
United States
England
Newaston
America
Tenmra
Evan Williams
Harry Ebyan Williams
Hie
Arnldi Lindsix
Yvatta
aBupal
Britain
Laskan Railway Faces Heavy Losses
Washington April 18 The Alaska railroad, government owned, faces more than 11 million dollars needed to complete the line. Noel W. Smith, its general manager, forecasts annual operating deficits around 1.2 million for several years. Construction plans include 58.8 million for tracks bridges and telegraph lines with completion expected in six to seven years. Buildings for employees cost 292 908 and tunnel work at the tunnel station and Hunter costs about 660 000. Possible traffic growth rests on gold mining in the Fairbanks district or coastal mining prospects.
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Washington
Alaska
Smith
Hunter
Smith Beleves
Fairbanks
Abolition of Grand Jury and Majority Verdicts Urged
Noted professor Charles de Burdick argues for ending the grand jury and replacing grand jury indictments with direct prosecutions in all cases. He cites democratic safeguards, reduced police burden, and faster justice, urging summons hearings to replace arrests and urging reforms to alibi and defense notices.
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Tom Keefe
Bain Lois Ma
Grand Jury
Mont cFses
Charles de Burdick
Sayearar
Rel Universita
Royal Gersecuthin
Reyal
Gram
Tn Diportant
Fulwink
Jurdiek
Burdwk
Criny
Whyland
Museum of Antiques
Burdick
United States
Meir
Burdigk
Jett
West Virginia completes training camp quota set for citizens
West Virginia became the first state in the nation to meet its training camp quota for citizens. Secretary of War Weeks and Army leaders praised the achievement, noting the state reached 37 percent enrollment by June 1 and will proceed to the next phase of the program.
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West Virginia
Citizens Training Camps Union
United States
Tustin K. Anderson
Wher
Army
Oval Corps
Virginie
Virginia Life Peer
Ald Capdie
Modistes Are Brigands in Search for Fashions
London gossip notes a fashion hunt as modistes and designers draw attention from society. The piece mentions Arash 18 and various notable figures, including Miss Ava Hoadley and Liehedt Winramt, with hints of marriages and courtly intrigue amid fashion week chatter.
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London
Arash
Trbbera
Teorge
Ciyied Benbrally
Tiek ‘Purpin
Jesse Inmoes
Hamie
Alond
Awitiee Vite
Meg W
Enigud
Misa
Hoadley
Liehedt Winramt
Paris
Wi Pri
Uae
Tess
Green
Nat
State House Bell To Be Preserved In Charleston Plan
A special Charleston committee counsels preserving the old state house bell, once rung for 60 years, after ownership disputes and sale attempts. The bell, badly damaged by fire, will be mounted in a permanent frame and placed near the Governor's mansion, honoring its history and the city.
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Old State House
Mhharleston Real Estate
Thoms W. Vield
Santa
Oistare
Jerrands
Pert
Che City
Xtremmes
Laval Mnister
Guvernor
Christened Pleasure Steamer for Ohio Opens Era
The Island steamship, billed as one of the world’s most complete boats, was christened in Wincinsatt on April 1. Built for river excursion use, it is owned by a private party and powered by oil-fired engines, signaling a new era in leisure travel on the Ohio river.
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Wincinsatt
Penske
Island
Yeen
Stars Protest Invasion Of Privacy In Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills actors seek privacy amid aggressive publicity as paparazzi swarm. The intrusions begin with fans and photographers circling studios and hotels, hounding celebrities at private homes and on the street. Publicity pressures lead stars to protest invasions and confront the invasive press.
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Associated Press
Beverly Hills
Cal
Mellon
Los Angeles
Ube
Doyentown
Lobb
Ankle
Teverty Hills
Harkins
Residents rally as police plead for calm in Meyers streets
In Meyers Michigan residents gathered to confide their troubles to police as seemingly erratic colored buses reportedly roam the area causing concern. Authorities urged restraint while investigating the disturbance and seeking order.
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Meyers
Mihs
Neely to Address Spanish War Veterans Muster
Wanawha County Spanish American War Veterans hold annual muster day banquet at Ruffner hotel due to many acceptances. Speakers include U S Senator M M Neely veteran of the war, Gréetham Con Dae F pary, Hall U Teach, Mayer Wertz State Auditor, John Rand, and John Brawley Post No American Legion. Representatives from the United States Veterans Bureau also expected.
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Wanawha
Ruffners
Mika Club
United States
M. M. Neely
Gréetham
Dfstriet
Mayer Wow
Wertz
John Rand
United States Veterans Bureau
Kanawha
John Brawley
St Paul Summer Carnival Plans Ice and Snow Display
St Paul prepares a summer festival from June 22 to 28 featuring ski and skate events, hockey, dog team exhibitions, and a pine-lit arena. The International Convention of Rhyanian Clubs will showcase races, a third regiment ski exhibition, and a winter carnival atmosphere recreated with artificial snow in Minneapolis area venues.
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Rhyanian Cluba
United States Fund Canada
Duluth
St. Paul
Fort Snelling
Northwest
Rt. Pawnaditorium
Minneapolis
Northland
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Quarrier
Capitol
Ohio
Cretonne
Kaltex Fibre Furniture
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Greetham
Roach
John C. Bond
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