Clean-Up Campaigns Spark Citywide Effort in Philadelphia
Philadelphia plans a spring clean up with near universal participation. Leaders like John Wanamaker Cyrus H. K. Curtis Samuel T. Bodine and Edward F. Beale head a finance committee to raise funds and coordinate committees for posters endorsements school and church cooperation and reading matter. The campaign aims to raise real estate values and elevate living standards through organized public service.
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Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Samuel T. Bodine
Edward F. Beale
Cumberland
Chamber of Commerce
Free mails and canal tolls debated as public property
The piece argues the postal system and canal are public assets and should not grant free mail or toll exemptions to special interests. It warns that extending free service to the Shipping Trust would set a dangerous precedent, urging no free mail at the canal or for private magnates.
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Y M C A Gym Night Sets Free Public Entertainment
Final preparations complete for Y M C A gymnasium event tonight celebrating the season and Schwarzenbach Cup contest. Winners and runners up in four classes to receive cups, with team shields for Junior Basketball League and a musical program before prizes.
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Fred Armbruster
John Richmond
Warren Dyche
Harold Freeland
Holly Keller
John Steiner
William Cook
Russel Copeland
William R. E. Smith
Therrotte Tayor
Wilson Bowie
Walter Bussard
John Deetz
Ernest Hartman
Francis Morgart
Edward Schilling
John E. Edwards
William Lewis
Walter Fulck
Theo Damm
Timely Topics and Echoes of the Past in Brief Snippets
A collage of assorted items from sport to politics and curiosities. Notes on being a good loser, a critique of the advisory board, mentions of salary cuts, a debate on tango mastery, and a dig at a towering Irish skeleton. Classified sale of a cow and corn, weather hints on Mexico and Villa, plus a May caution about the eastern country’s slight sinking and Roosevelt’s anticipated arrival.
Betrothal of Grand Duchess Olga to Prince Charles of Romania
In St. Petersburg April 6 reports celebrate the engagement of Grand Duchess Olga, eldest daughter of the Czar, to Prince Charles of Romania. The union, seen as Europe affecting, arose from Cupid rather than princes' diplomacy, with the pair said to have fallen in love during the prince’s visit.
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Romania
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Europe
Dan Cupid
Prince Charles
Why Kick Now Cumberland Readers Critique Local Appointments
A Cumberland reader attacks Schriver Eichelberger and Hummelshime for backing candidates The Was opposed. He claims executive sessions are standard in city business and mocks Editor Snookums while praising the new City Council and predicting The Morning Was influence will shape the administration.
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Eichelberger
Hummelshime
Snookums
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Hmmelshime
Entlemen
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Young
Koon
New York Faces Referendum on Constitutional Revision
New York voters face a special election next Tuesday to decide a constitutional revision referendum prompted by a December Democratic Legislature act. Authorities link recent bronchitis and pneumonia spikes to damp snow delays. The Salvation Army fights to popularize hymns amid Tango Busters street work. Mayor Mitchell to scrutinize all night license applicants and potential revocations.
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New York State
Salvation Army
New York City
Mitchell
Chicago Grand Opera in Denver Tonight and Tomorrow
Denver residents will hear the Chicago Grand Opera Company in three performances La Tosca Aida and I Pagliacci tonight and tomorrow In the cast are Mary Garden Maria Claussen Carolina White Osborn Hannah Titta Ruffa Amedeo Bassi and Leon Campagnola at the Denver Opera House or local venue.
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Plan for Vocational Guidance Meets Teachers Association
Washington April 7 a meeting of the Teachers Association will convene to devise a plan for vocational guidance. The aim is to teach children to choose life work suited to their abilities and to discourage the impulse to seek any job after leaving school.
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Washington
Teachers’ Association
Easter Dance Set by Masonic Temple Association
The Masonic Temple Association announces an Easter dance in the Temple auditorium on Wednesday evening April 15. Invitations have been sent and the programs show the event will attract a large crowd and likely be highly successful.
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Temple Auditorium
Himmler Cafe Sold to Albert Shober in Patterson
William Himmler sells the cafe at Centre and Knox to Albert FP Shober who has been in the butcher business. Shober recently sold his meat store to Harry Strolmenaer. Seventeen candidates compete in a special election to fill the late Congressman Bremner’s vacancy in Patterson New Jersey.
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Centre
Knox Streets
Himmler
Albert FP. Shober
Mr. Shober
Harry Strolmenaer
Patterson
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House of Representatives
Bremner
Bits of humor and quips from press readers
A mosaic of light verse and humorous sayings features jests about honesty in lying carelessness with the truth and backhanded encouragement. The column blends quips about luck effort marriage and daily life with sketches and wry observations on readers’ humor and human foibles.
Birthday Honors for Congressman William G. Brown Jr.
Congressman William G. Brown Jr. of Kingwood born April 7, 1856 in Kingwood Virginia. He studied at West Virginia University, became a lawyer, and owned land and farm stock. He served in Democratic conventions, ran for Congress in 1896 and 1910, was a presidential elector in 1908, and was elected to the Sixty second Congress.
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William G. Brown Jr
Kingwood
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Congress
Timeline highlights from 1788 to 1918 events
A compact chronology lists Marietta Ohio settlement by the Ohio Company in 1788, Shiloh battle and Island No 10 fall in 1862, Fort Sumter attack in 1866, Farmville fight in 1865, Albanian clan advance at Prestina halted in 1910, and Congress convening in extra session in 1918.
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Charlestown
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House Debates Underwood Tariff Bill With Income Tax Clause
The Underwood Tariff bill featuring an income tax clause was introduced in the House, signaling a shift in tax policy and tariff reform discussions. The measure aims to restructure federal revenue streams and widen the tax base.
Hancock approves 30000 bond issue for water works
In yesterday's Hancock municipal election the pro water improvements ticket won by a clear margin. Successful candidates include Burgess Thomas Gilleese as assistant burgess Austin Peck for commissioners Rev J S Webster H N Rosen and R K McCandlish. The total vote set a local record.
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Hancock
Burgess
Thomas Gilleese
Austin Peck
Hagenbeck Wallace Circus and Wild West Tour Planned for Cumberland
Two large tent shows set for Cumberland in May with Hagenbeck Wallace circus and menagerie plus a substantial Wild West exhibition. Advance agents have surveyed the grounds and prepared preliminary arrangements for the appearances.
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Cumberland
Hagenbeck & Wallace
Indiana Telephone Tax Hearings Start Eight Day Sessions
Indianapolis officials report the State Board of Tax Commissioners begins an eight day series of hearings today to review statements from telephone companies on the telephone tax. The hearings unfold in Indianapolis with officials期待 reviewing assessments and regulatory details.
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Indiana Telephone Tax
Indianapolis
Ind
State Board of Tax Commissioners
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