Plan to dredge Thames to Tower for large ships proposed
Port of London engineers submit report that the river could allow large tonnage vessels as far as Tower Bridge at a cost around 2 million pounds. The plan would take about three years, with public sentiment largely favorable though rail interests oppose. The scheme aims to attract American tour ships by enabling access from Tilbury to the Tower.
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Pleating Styles Drive Fashion at West End Workshops
Women embrace pleating in lingerie outdoor wear and sports attire with varied designs from delicate vintage pinched pleats to complex multi size arrangements. West End workshops expand to meet demand as Queen Mary and royal circles order intricate pleatings and kilting for new season looks.
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Washington works on state highway construction plan
Washington outlines a pay as you go road building program for the biennium with total outlays over 17 million dollars. Revenue sources include motor vehicle licenses two cent gasoline tax federal aid forest funds and forest receipts. Four Pacific Highway bridges between Freerett and Margaville will cost about 3 million. Over 20 years the state has spent around 50 thousand on highways and received 10 million in federal aid for 2 406 miles of improved roads including 537 paved and 1 770 graveled.
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Seattle
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Margaviie
Young Germans hold record for radio stunting spectacle
Report details two youths seen atop a motor plane listening to voices via headsets as a radio stunt. The piece also covers Islamic observances atop Tropraw observatory, a crafty nest misadventure with birds, and a broad discussion of German women’s roles reflected in a recent census.
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London schoolmaster fined for excessive caning
London court fined James Melanaphy ten dollars after he caned a late student. The schoolmaster argued the punishment was not excessive while a physician testified the boy’s skin showed marks for a short period. The judge upheld the fine despite Melanaphy’s defense.
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London
Anthony James 'Atslansphy
Melanaphy
From Wedding to Jail in Glasgow Confession
On the bride’s urging John Rawl left his wedding to confess stealing funds for his marriage and was promptly jailed, ending the ceremony with a police takedown.
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