Railroads to Confer on Flood Flooding Facts Plan
Washington Sept 29 Director George Otis Smith of the United States Geological Survey invited leading railroads to a conference to develop a cooperative plan. They will gather river flow data to assess flood damage and aid courts. The plan seeks near real time gauges and a rating system to support conservation and reduce railroad liability.
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Washington
George Otia Smith
United States Geological Survey
Big Nea
Nai Conservation Commission
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief for Women
A historic advertisement argues surgical operations on women are often unnecessary and touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a main remedy. Letters from readers claim life-saving improvements and long-term wellness after using the product, with Pinkham inviting women to write for advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Barbara Base
Kingman
Kansas
Det. Pinkham
Panter Pinkhast
Lydia B. Pinkham
Arthur R. Hollas
Church Road
Moorestown
N. J
Lydia E
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Railroads Eye Flood Survey Data For Projected Extensions
Railroads see immense value in survey data on floods to extend operations into their fields. Agreements from Chicago talks last June envision co operation, sharing drainage area information, and compiling data from multiple lines to aid the national water resources study and potential commission use.
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Servation Commission
Chicago
Tonalation Commission
Surprise Party At 246 Vinestrest Home
Sunday evening a surprise party was held for Cecilia Coogan at 246 Vinestrest, hosted by Mrs. W. Coogan. Guests enjoyed games, dancing, and midnight refreshments. attendees included Bessie Hollander, Annd L. Coogan, Mary Viscount, and many others listed in the damaged record.
Essex County Freeholder 8 on Inspection Trip Here
Members of the Essex County board special committee and the Cadwalader Park tunnel toured Elizabeth Rahway and Plainfield Saturday afternoon. They inspected reinforced concrete arches and an overhead tunnel of steel girder type and praised the design. Attendees included Joseph Stevens chairman Harry Rotschart Colby Barcalow William Gowdy and Thomas Hickey. The group was appointed by Director W Reott Taylor and County Engineer Frank J Eppele. The trip used autos loaned by Newton ee jlughee and oe Donate. Rahway hosts greeted the party during the Pennsylvania Railroad Company inspection.
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Essex
Newton Ee Jlughee
Oe Donate
Rahway
Yecantati ‘A
Te Panseylvenia Ralirbed Company Inspection
Coast Artillery Shines in Fortress Monroe Target Practice
Washington Sept 29 The coast artillery corps opened a series of battle command and free practice runs at Fortress Monroe reporting remarkable results. Ten ton guns scored seven of eight hits at 7000 yards on a target sized like ships. One battery hit seven of eight while another fired three of four through the screen as the towed target moved at about twelve miles per hour.
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Washington
Coast Artillery’ Corps
Fortress Monroe
Union printers push for Bryan label on Commoner
Typographic unions across Indiana are sending copies of resolutions to William Jennings Bryan this week demanding the union label be placed on his paper the Commoner. If not done the unions warn they will withhold support and subscribers may react.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bryan
Prt
Elizabeth Union Sees Growth and Aid for Woodyard
The Elizabeth Union of Christian Endeavor and Epworth League added two church youth societies to its membership, bringing total to nineteen with fifteen represented. Delegates urged support for the Elizabeth Rescue Mission woodyard project, aiming to raise funds led by Superintendent Scheckler. $434.92 already contributed, including about $136 from union members. The next meeting will be Monday evening October 26 at an announced location.
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Elizabeth
Woodyard
Scheckler
Union
Seaton
Wright Brothers Plan Naval Air Flight Revival
Washington reports Wilbur Wright will return to Europe to pursue aeroplane prizes then back to help the Navy and Army. The Navy seeks four airships and a ship launched aircraft able to stay aloft hours, land on water, and carry passengers. Orville Wright’s injury delays the program, so Wilbur will lead tests at a Dayton lake workshop with assurances of meeting all specs.
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Washington
Feger
Army
Wilbur Wright
Europe
United Siahe
Navy—Department
George ©. Sweet
As Aeronautic
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Wilbur
Arine
Dayton
Ohio
Port Jervis Electric Light Company Faces 200000 Penalty
Albany reports the Port Jervis Electric Light Power Gas and Railroad Company could be fined up to 200000 for failing to obey May order to cure its property. The Public Service Commission seeks 5000 forfeiture plus 5000 daily penalties from August 12, in a landmark case under public service law.
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Albany
Hines
Port Jervis
Public Service
Ralph Rose In Politics In Jet City
Ralph Ross, noted Pacific Coast weight thrower, has shifted to support Democratic candidate Eugene Kinkead for Congress while remaining a Republican in name. He will stump for Bryan during the current campaign and recently joined the Robert Davin Association parade in Hudson county. He has been a guest of Kinkead after returning from the London Olympic games.
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Jet City
Ralph Ross
Eugene Kinkead
Congress
Rose
Bryan
Robert Davin
Hudson County
Kinkead
London
Golden Medical Discovery pioneereed by Dr Pierce in Buffalo
The Story era notes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, made with purified glycerins and heat to extract native medicine roots. It claims cures for weak stomach indigestion torpid liver and biliousness, and promises relief for catarrhal bronchial throat affections, hoarseness and lingering coughs, warning that no medicine cures consumption.
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Pierce
New World
R. V. Pleres
Buffalo
Injlente
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