War Departments ex-secretary Good on needs of soldiers and armies
The War Departments annual report submitted to President Hoover includes James W. Good’s insertions on soldier needs, education, and morale. It notes regular army strength at 190,937, air corps pilots, and the National Guard at 176,988, plus Rescue work aiding disaster victims worldwide and flood control funding for 1930.
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War Department
Good
Washington
James W
Hoover
Mexico
Highth Corps
Air Corps
National Guard
Officers Reserve Corps
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Davis
Dwight I. Davis
Secretary Stimson
Philippines
Stimson
Stimsons
Inland Waterways Corporation
Missouri River
Kansas City
Congress
Hoover Administration
Chiefs of Army Engineers
Lytle Brown
Engineers’ Corps
Flying squadron aids enforcement in prohibition drive
Washington reports a new flying squadron of prohibition prosecutors assists local officials across the nation. Ten experienced lawyers act as special assistants to the attorney general, boosting trial work in cities like New York and Florida. The program tracks liquor smuggling, notes St Pierre Miqelon as a main supply base, and cites rising enforcement figures for 1929 with increased prosecutions and civil judgments.
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Prohibition
Mitchell
Congress
Prohibition Bureau
United States
Flying Squadron
New York
Florida
South Carolina
Tennessee
Colorado
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Pensylvania
West Virginia
High Seas
Canadian
St. Pierre-Miquelon
St. Lawrence River
Sanford Bates
Bates
United States Prison Bureau
Atlanta
Leavenworth
Budget for River and Harbor Developments Totals 55 Million
The Hoover era plan requests 55 million dollars for river and harbor projects for the next fiscal year, up from 50 million the previous year. Details break down by region and project, with notable allocations to the Mississippi, intracoastal canals, seacoast harbors, and various city harbors from New York to Galveston, plus inland waterways and Great Lakes works.
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Seacoast
New York Harbor
Hudson
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Del
Baltimore Harbor
Savannah Harbor
Charleston Harbor
Norfolk Harbor
Mobile Harbor
Brunswick Harbor
Galveston Harbor
Channel
Pacific Coast
Columbia River
San Joaquin River
Coos Bay
Grays Harbor
Kahului Harbor
Hawaii
Richmond Harbor
San Diego Harbor
Los Angeles Harbor
Great Lakes
St Mary's River
Charlevoix Harbor
Missouri River
Ohio River
Illnois River
Allegheny River
Edge Sworn as Ambassador to France Today
Washington December 2 Walter Edge former senior New Jersey senator was sworn in as ambassador to France at the State Department. The oath was given by Miss Shand of New Jersey. Edge plans to discuss Paris embassy work with officials before sailing December 6 on the He de France. He aims to apply horse sense to diplomacy and said he has much to learn. Fire Department contained a blaze caused by a gasoline spill while Riley the mechanic worked at home. He was uninjured.
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Washington
Walter
Edge
New Jersey
Joey
France
Ie State Department
Mies Shand
Paris
Castle
State Department
Hoover
Charred Bodies In Mine Blast Rescue Efforts Describe Incident
Rescue work was delayed by smoke and gas fumes as workers removed charred bodies from the surface after a mine blast. McDermott, an Illinois mines and minerals examiner, was conducting a nightly safety check when the blast occurred. several rescuers were overcome but revived with first aid.
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McDermott
Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals
Spilled Gasoline Causes Small Fire at Bert Riley Home
An accidental fall led to a small blaze at Bert Riley's home at 27 Grand Street yesterday afternoon when gasoline was thrown on a fire. Damage estimated at 40 dollars included two chairs burned and ceiling spotting. Grattan expert terms noted.
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Bert Riley
Grandtreet
Te Gratton
M. and M. Bank safety deposits and debt settlement urged
Commissioner Tabler urged bank customers to remove contents of safety deposit boxes and to meet obligations at once. Debtors with balances could have funds applied to notes. The Hotel Grafton prospect was seen as benefitting from local patronage to ensure future satisfactory accommodations.
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Tabler
saySbartotel
the Sentinel
Safe Thoxine Prescription for Coughs and Sore Throat
Thoxine offers relief for children and adults within 15 minutes from coughs and sore throat. The doctor’s prescription avoids harmful drugs found in patent medicines and uses a direct approach to the irritant source. It is safe for kids, has no nasty taste, requires no gargling, and is sold in 35c 60c and 1.00 dollar bottles by all druggists with a money back guarantee.
Mitchell Funeral Rites Set for Wednesday
Henry N. Mitchell aged 67, a Clemtown farmer, died at his residence after a long cancer illness. Survived by widow, three sons, three daughters, 29 grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements announced for a Wednesday service in Clemtown with relatives listed.
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Henry N. Mitchell
Clemtown
Mitchell
O. L. Haddix
William Host
Ira Murphy
Messera
E. H. Ellis
Steward Mitchell
Brothers
Local Obituary Notices For Clemtown Resident Funeral Arrangements
The deceased is identified as a member of the Clemtown United Brotherhood Church with survivors including Mrs G W Bryan and Mrs William Hicks of Parsons and Mrs William Turner of Dartmore. The body was moved to Bartlett Funeral Home and will be returned home before burial. Funeral services led by Reverend Mr Scott will be held Wednesday at 10 80 o clock.
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G. W. Bryan
Clemtown
William Hicks
Parsons
William Turner
Dartmore
Messera
J. H.mitchell
W. R. Mitchell
West Union
George Mitchell
Bartlett Funeral Home
Mr. Scott
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