Panama Canal Bill Passed by Senate 47 to 8
Washington August 19 the senate passed the Panama canal bill by 47 to 8. The measure bars railroad or steamship ownership by lines through the canal and creates a one man government for the canal zone with a governor paid 10 000 a year and a six month notice for toll changes. Tolls may be set on tonnage with 1 25 per net ton for merchant ships.
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Washington
Senate
Panama Canal
Great Britain
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Pacife T
New Haven Road
New Haven
New York Central
Great Lakes
Long Island
Lonn
Mollen
House
Interstate Commerce Commision
Canal Zone
Isthmian Canal Commission
Bonehead head shot stuns Pittsburgh surgeon reports
In Pittsburgh on August 10 a semi professional ball player John Yammick was robbed and shot three times at point blank range. All bullets flattened upon reaching his skull, described as a remarkable bonehead case by surgeons on duty at South Side Hospital.
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Pittsburg
South Side Hospital
Porson
John Yammick
Yaromtck
Choice of Washing Methods Encouraged by Wrapper Note
Reading inside the red and green wrapper, readers are urged to pick between new and old washing methods with simple directions for washing and other house cleaning tasks printed on the inner surface.
Koreans Ranked Among World’s Greatest Eaters
The article notes Koreans as among the world’s largest eaters, praising the quantity of food served over quality. It observes little conversation at meals as diners focus on consuming what is before them, and mentions frequent hate matches as part of the dining scene.
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Korea
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Talen
Wong
Jonah Methiody
Paver
KR. V. Ploros
Invalida’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of
Buffalo, N.Y
Aine
Linzie M. Henkkenbiert
Lincoln
Saya
Renee
Plervo
Vismor
Morde
Piarce
Pierce
Waltali
Pitiatiuigls Press
Jackson
Union Depot
Waller
Peake
Omce
Traction Building
Corry
Walker
North Center St
Hotel Grandin
Gene Stratton-Porter
Song of the Cardinal
Fiat
Brittan
Great Waterway
Harrisburg
State Dairy and Food Division
Sphenectady
George By Linn
Bodleilsta
Zete
Lane
Anty
Miss Prettygirl
Prettygirl
Will Johnson
Acer
Qerdouinwal
Tuifold Enwet
Chiengo Tribune
Castor
Apotetepef
Bears
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