Rock Island Bridge Legacy Tied to Lincoln and Davis
The Rock Island railroad marks its upcoming seventieth anniversary with a memorial on the last remaining pier of the first Mississippi crossing. Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis influenced early efforts as figures in court actions, debates over navigation, and the bridge's fate. A special Joliet observance on October 10 will unveil a monument to Samuel B. Reed, the engineer of the line.
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Lincoln Way
Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
Mississippi River
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson De‘vis
Lincoln
Atlantic Sea
Great West
Jefferson Davis
United States District Attorney
Northern
Gulf
United States
Long
Yohn” Wenthworth
St. Louis
United’ States District Court
Southern ‘Division
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Ood
Joliet
Whiten
Jolet
Samuel B. Reed
Tilinota
Will of Stanford athlete written on a watch disk
Palo Alto, California September 24, 1921. The will of Had Moulton, a veteran Stanford athlete, was found in an unusual form. He carved a paper circle to fit the back of a watch and wrote his bequest directing all his estate to his wife Ida L. Moulton and instructing her to help Edwin, their adopted son, who deserves it.
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Palo” Alto
Cal
Ida L. Moulton
Edwin
D. W. Moulton
Rooster's Crow Saves Man In Cranberry Bog
William Warner, lost in a cranberry bog near Tanneraville, was saved by the crowing of a rooster. He wandered for a long time, became mired to his waist, dragged himself to firmer ground, and, exhausted, followed the crow to a farmhouse for rescue.
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Stroudsburg
William Warner
Tanneraville
Warner
Fire prevention push urges fireproof buildings in cities
The piece argues against blaming fate for fires and urges widespread adoption of fireproof construction. It cites campaigns by national and local groups and cites Chicago’s Union Station area fire as proof that fireproof buildings protect neighboring structures. It calls for laws to ban nonfireproof buildings in main business districts.
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Fie
Union Station
Chicago
Burlington Offce
Austin
Burlington
Lawsuit Seeks 100000 for Death of George P Knapp
George P Knapp, an American, is alleged to have died in Armenia seven years ago during actions against the Turkish government. His brother J Herbert Knapp, a civil engineer, claims official Washington involvement and seeks reparation from the Turkish government. An Armenian banker’s affidavit supports that Turkish soldiers abducted and killed him for knowing too much.
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Lon Angeles
Cal
George P. Knapp
Armenia
Lng
State Department
Washington
Knapp
J. Herbert Knapp
Korpp
Personalitina Barred in Frank About Others
A fragmentary note suggests Hogston Tranadyipt bars personality scrutiny and urges using friends to be frank about other people. The readable line emphasizes candid discussion but lacks clear context or outcome.
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Peraonalitina
Hogston Tranadyipt
Naval show at New Orleans convention planned
Lieut W. Neville chairs the naval affairs committee for the American Legion convention promising a spectacular display. A battleship and nine destroyers, plus harbor craft from several ports, will participate. Twelve hydroplanes will fly in from Pensacola and a submarine flotilla may join, with invitations to allied navies.
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Neville
Convention
Naval Affaira Committee
Washington
Cultmander Neville
Roosevel
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Galveston
St. Louis
Naval Reserve
Pensicola
New Orleang
England
Canola
Australia
France
Italy
Brazil
Cuba
Mare Island
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Legion's Sweet Singer Brings Talent to New Orleans Convention
Charles Young, official soldier with the National American Legion band, will join a tour and perform at the upcoming national convention in New Orleans. A noted vocalist, Young previously served with the U S Louisville unit, sang with John Philip Sousa's band, and later pursued a public singing career after WWI service. He is a member of the American Legion and Las Hoclete des 40 et Chevaux.
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New Orleans
American Legion
Ani Gar
Charles Young
Kantan City
Young
National American Legion
Kansas City
Lousaviile
John Pho Sousa
Las Hoclete Des 40 Et Chevaux
Fakirs and Persona tackle fake solicitations in Syracuse
After a wave of dubious solicitations to disabled veterans, the Fakirs and Persona bands have pressed the American Legion and Syracuse authorities to join in the crackdown. The two forces unite to investigate the magazines and subscriptions allegedly solicited from veterans.
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American Legion
Syracuse
N. Y
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Legion
That Local Color and Summer Boarders Trollop Attire Comment
A dialogue snippet shows Mrs Timothy Hay being teased about an old wagon harness and her straw in the mouth as summer boarders arrive by train. Mr T Hay chides her for dressing like a tramp, reproachful of Maria’s wit and behavior as a clarifying moment in social chatter.
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T. Hay
Maria
American Legion Weskly
Letting Him Down Easy From a Dying Man's Soft Joke
A dying man in a rel mans last moments speaks to his longtime chauffeur named Bykes and jokes that the journey ahead is long and rugged though the ride downhill offers a grim comfort. The scene is recounted in the American Legion Weekly.
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Bykes
American Legion
In Favor of Salaries for Legion Department Commanders
James J. Welker Jr of the American Legion tour of Europe urges salaries for department commanders arguing the role is a high, demanding office requiring full dedication and support. President Roosevelt declined to have his name mentioned as department commander at the Virginia convention amid debate over compensation and duties ahead of the national convention in New Orleans.
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James J. Welker, Jr
American Legion
Europe
New York
Roosevelt
France
Wicker
Virginia
Legion
Legimentres
New Orleana
Former Soldier Hoffmann Rescues Woman From Lake Michigan
J N Hoffmann, a disabled former serviceman, rushed into Lake Michigan at Ardmore beach to save a woman floundering in deep water. Spectators cheered as Hoffmann towed the limp rescuer to shore, though both were exhausted. The woman, who did not reveal her name, had gone for a drive in her limousine and went swimming impulsively.
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J. N. Hoffman
Lake Michigan
Ardmore Beach
Chicago
Doffman
Cheera
Hoffman
Paplestricken
Downtown New Orleans to be renamed for American Legion convention
Bright holiday decorations will transform New Orleans streets for the American Legion national convention in October. For five days, business streets will be renamed to honor Legion themes with a court of honor across ten blocks, flags for World War II divisions, and banners and lights along Canal Street.
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New Orean
American Legion
Amarican Legion
Viekting Woughboys
Night Shift Workers in New York City
The night workers in New York form a silent city apart with thousands who never switch to daylight labor. Many enjoy the city’s quiet and avoid crowds, working when others head home and returning after dawn. Some love the sun enough to keep night hours for leisure.
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Arava
New York
Moser
Woman solves cat bird cage clash with training trick
An East Orange woman faced a pet dilemma between a deadly ospitia like canaries and a household cat. She trained the cat by trapping it near the bird cage and slamming the door to let the cat struggle, ending the nosing around and producing harmony.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
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