Middletown Plan Proves Housing Cooperation Works
Middletown Ohio demonstrates 100 percent cooperation among chamber of commerce real estate board manufacturers and city leaders to finance housing. A plan uses industrial deposits to fund first mortgages, repaid with interest within months, easing 1918 shortages and guiding a 1920 construction program.
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Middletown
Ohio
United States
Middleton
Chamber of Commerce
Middleton Real Estate Board
Middletown Real Estate Board
Fe Sree Sole Wey
Oil land leasing bill moves to conference in stalemate
The senate passed an oil land leasing bill and the house amended it, creating disagreement. Conference to reconcile differences begins as western resources become a recurring political tool. Call for a square deal and decisive action to end the cycle of delays.
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United States Senate
House
Senate
First General Convention For Garment Industry Held
The first general convention of its kind in the garment industry will meet in Atlantic City during the first week of December. Dress manufacturers and raw material producers who supply the dress trade will gather from all parts.
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Atlantic City
Unclear fragment hints at vast basin beyond Yukon
Fragmentary text references a vast Canadian basin east of the Yukon and a figure named Tike lead exiabs of Missouri. The passage is garbled and contains unexplained terms, offering no clear events, dates, or names beyond isolated phrases.
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Missouri
Canada
Waa
Yukon
Michigan Election Controversy Taints Ford Opponent Bid
The New York Times discusses Michigan and Wisconsin cases of election finance and corruption. It notes Henry Ford’s popularity masking deep funds spent to nominate and elect Senator Newberry and 133 associates. It compares primary procedures, state versus federal rules, and calls for uniform reform in direct democracy.
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Innelonet
Michigan
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Chicago
Henry Feld
Igan
Wisconsin
Kase Stephenson
Stephenson
United States Senate
Newberry
Senate
Erie
New York Times
Forest fire prevention and early Indigenous burning practices
The piece argues Indigenous burning kept forests healthy by annual litter removal, contrasting with white settlement that suppresses fires and harms forests. It cites Captain Joseph A. Jade Roggings Seeteal and urges government adoption of practical fire protection to protect forests and support reforestation and lumber supply. It also touches on historical silk culture efforts and Canada’s coal imports.
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Joseph A. Jade Roggings Seeteal
Extraordinary coal mine on Nagasaki island
A bizarre report from a tiny island in the Japan Sea near Nagasaki describes a remarkable coal mine. The text mentions tunneling work and various directions but remains unclear on specifics.
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Japan Sea
Nagasaki
Slovakia Faces Cultural Tensions Under Czech Dominance
In Bratislava the shift to Czech rule provokes social strains as Germanic and Hungarian elements resist new order. Signs, schools, and officials move to Czech control, expelling nonresidents and fueling resentment among Hungarians and some Slovaks, though others see adaptation and a future Slovak republic within a broader European context.
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Associated Press
Slovakia
Hungary
Brazilian City Imposes Police Approval for Films
In Rio de Janeiro on December 4, officials issued a circular requiring all moving pictures shown locally to receive prior police approval. The notice warns film companies not to exhibit any films not previously passed by police authorities.
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Rio
DE Janeiro
Dee
Moving Picture
Yankee Tars Invade Southern Waters
AIO DE JANEIRO December 4 reports a sharp rise in American ships on the Brazil route. October saw 83 American vessels entering Rio de Janeiro port, while in the full year 1914 only 26 arrived, signaling a dramatic yearlong increase.
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Aio DE Janeiro
United States
Janeiro
Kio
Port Russell Soldier to Marry Ban Pranciaco Bride
Arthur G Saari of Port Russell will wed Mollie Magtenes of Ban Pranciaco. Saari will receive his discharge from the army to begin their home together.
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Arthur G .Saari
Port Russell
Mra. Mollie Magtenes
Ban Pranciaco
Mr. Saari
Suit for trespass damages filed here
Western Land & Livestock company sues a Granger woman for 1010 dollars claiming herding cattle damaged company property. The case was begun yesterday in the United States district court.
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Unite Stater Ethiet
Weestern Land & Livestock Company
Ameleer Dewitt Bagley
Granger
Vie Company
Tagiey
Ema A Woming
Damente
Merning
France relies on Yankee tourism to rebuild economy
France plans to welcome American travelers as a key economic boost. A National Office of Touring coordinates publicity and services to avoid overcharges while promoting rail passes and programs. Hotels near Orange are asked to pledge not to raise prices for government guided visitors as demand is expected to surge next spring.
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Bain
America
Liverpool
United States
France
National Office of Touring
French Touring Company
Orange
County Commission Reviews Last Month's County Bills
The county commissioners hold a lengthy session to review monthly expenses. The heavy court session has increased the month's costs, prompting scrutiny of bills against the county.
Clark Elected to Board of Midwest Refining
John D. Clark of Cheyenne, chief counsel, has been elected a member of the corporation's board of directors for Midwest Refining.
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John D. Clark
Cheyenne
The
Midwest Refining Company
United States Shipping Board Faces Poor Sale Of Wartime small Steamers
London reports indicate the United States Shipping Board struggles to sell small or wooden wartime steamers in Europe. Purchases are scarce in England with offers from Germany and Greece noted, yet overall business remains limited and prices undercut by older British vessels.
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London
Lt Ha
United States Shipping Board
Europe
England
Germany
Greece
Agee Jensen Wedding Last Evening
The home of Mr and Mrs J P Jensen hosted the wedding of their daughter Myrna Frances to Wiehard Spriggs Age of Roanoke Virginia. Rev Dr Newton Temple officiated at eight o clock with attendants Ethel Ball Gack and George Joins.
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J. P. Jensen
Myrna Frasces
Wiehard Spriggs
Roanoke
Virginia
Lohengrin
Newton Temple
First Methodist Church
Ethel Ball Gack
George Joins
Anne
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Torrington Highway Fence Removal Sparks Public Road Debate
B T Shoemaker of Torrington notes the old stage road used since 1860 would gain fences removal, shortening Cheyenne to Torrington travel by about 20 miles versus Pine Bluffs and Burns routes. Farmers oppose detours from fence enclosures and urge Cheyenne supporters to complain to the state highway commission, arguing the road has served as public highway for over 50 years.
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B.T. Shoemaker
Torrington
Bear
Cheyenne
Pine Bluffs
Burns
State Highway Commission
Roads East Drifted Blocking Travel
Bad conditions hinder eastbound travel with drifted roads through Chugwater and beyond. Greeley route open, Laramie accessible, Rock River to Rawlins very poor then improving toward the state line. Christmas cards at the Cheyenne printery, 114 West 17th Street.
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Chugwater
Greeley Round
Laramie
Rock River
Rawlins
State Line
Cheyenne Printery
West 17Th Street
Jamaica Ginger Jag Costs Gettig Dearly
A garbled report notes a Jamaica Ginger incident impacting Gettig and associates. It mentions a mixed drink, an initial shed, and police involvement. A suspect received a sentence of 30 days in jail.
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Rob Galery
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Louisiana
Connecticut
Dominion
Pennsylvania
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Ouaeen
Clark
Midwest Refining
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Pioneer Road
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Janina
Jamaica
Gettig
Montana
Oinneon
Gan
National Biscuit Company
Niles
William Myers Dry Goods Company
Coats
William Myers Dry Goods Co
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