Americas oldest scientific bureau founded in 1811
Washington dispatch notes the Coast and Geodetic Survey, established by Thomas Jefferson in 1811 with Hassler as first superintendent, marks its 100th anniversary of field work on April 5 and 6. President Wilson and eminent scientists will speak as the survey showcases its coast to frontier mapping efforts and magnetic studies for mariners.
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Coast and Geodetic Survey
Associated Press
Washington
The
Wilson
Thomas Tefferson
TSI
F. R. Hassler
Hassler
New Republic
West Point
Tralles
London
England
America
New York Bay
Bureau
Jefferson
Congress
Office of Weights and Measures
Bureau of Standards
Survey
Interior
Mariner
A and M College Announces Summer Agriculture Term
West Raleigh March 22 The annou ncement of the summer term in agriculture at the A and M college for high school superintendents principals and teachers is out. The term runs June 1 to June 28 and includes a comprehensive course of study for attendees.
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West Raleigh
A. and M. College
North Carolina
D. S. Coltrane
Jamestown
Pullen Society
D. H. Hill
A. and
M. College
University of Georgia
Alabama
R. W. McGeachey
Raleigh
Durham
Hollister Named Assistant to Pence in Democratic Headquarters
W R Hollister of St Louis has been designated as assistant secretary of the Democratic national committee with authority to act as secretary during Thomas J Pence’s illness. Pence’s approval accompanies the choice. Hollister has long served as confidential secretary to Senator William J Stone and did key work for the party in New York during the last campaign.
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Washington
Democratic
W. R. Hollister
St. Louis
Democratic National Committee
Thomas J. Pence
Democratic Committees
Pence
Hollister
William J. Stone
Missouri
New York
Champ Clark
Wilson
Baltimore
Mutiny Among Australian Troops Shatters Training Camps
Riot erupts as 15 000 Australian recruits mutiny after an order to raise weekly drill to 40 hours. Casula and Liverpool camps see saloon destruction, looting, and street clashes. a Queensland cavalryman is killed and eight others wounded in fights at Central Railway station. Regulars restore order. leaders to face court martial.
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Sydney
Defense Department
San Francisco
Cas Wla
Liverpool
Commonwealth Forces
J. W. McCay
Melbourne
Casula
Central Railway Station
Queensland
Australia
Tillman armor plate bill clears Senate for rifle factory plan
The Tillman bill to authorize construction of an armor plate factory at up to 11 million dollars was approved by the Senate 58 to 23. It moves to the House Naval Committee for prompt reporting as part of national preparedness. Democratic leaders back it. nine Progressive Republicans joined in support.
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Senate
House Naval Committee
House
Borah
Clapp
Cummins
Granva
Kenyon
Norris
Poindexter
Sterline
Works
Public Auction Sale of Old Washington Street Church Lot
Public auction to sell a church lot facing 794 feet on Fast Washington Street and 200 feet deep. Sale on Saturday April 15, 1915 at 2 pm with one fourth cash and rest in six twelve and eighteen months at 6 percent interest. Discount option 2 percent for cash payments.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford Manufacturing Organization
Ford
F. O. B. Detaroit
Foley Kidney Pills Adv Promises Relief From Aches
An old advertisement urges readers to act promptly when fatigued or in pain from rheumatic twinges and kidney trouble. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy to eliminate poisonous waste matter and restore energy, credited to Mann Drug Co.
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Mann Drug Co. Adv
City Tax Deadline Set for March 25
City Council orders payment of taxes by March 25 or costs will be added and property advertised. City Manager A. Lyon announces the deadline and enforcement.
Norfolk Southern Timetable For Asheboro North Carolina
Norfolk Southern operates in eastern North Carolina with a passenger station in Norfolk. Schedule notes that times are for information only and not guaranteed. Trains leave Asheboro at 12 05 p m daily except Sunday for Aberdeen and intermediate points and at 3 45 p m daily except Sunday for Aberdeen and intermediates. Trains arrive at Asheboro at 10 40 a m and 2 35 p m daily except Sunday. For information contact agents L L Burkhead Asheboro or E D Kyle H S Leard General Passenger Agent Traffic Manager Norfolk VA.
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Asheboro
Norfolk Southern
North Carolina
N. B
Aberdeen
Charlotte
LL. D. Burkhead
N. C
E. D. Kyle
H. S. Leard
L Pass
High Rock
Denton Ners
Gordontown
Homanville
High Point
Eevee
Aia A
Carolina & Yadkin River Railroad Schedule Effective October 1 1915
The Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Company releases a timetable showing expected train arrival and departure times for listed stations with no guarantee of exact arrival or departure at the stated times.
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Mutual Film Corporation
Americas
Thomas Jefferson
Union
United States
Guam
Samoa
EK. Lester Jones
Paul Ritter
Republic of
Switzerland
First Republic of the New World
South Carolina
A. & M. College
R. D. Lewis
Gastonia
W. G. Newell
W. J. Evans
Burlington
D. Brittain
Summerfield
J. C. Rose
Conway
Clayton
Service
Eral
Pearce
Tillman
the Tillman
Government of An Armor
Old Washington Street
Methodist Church
Washington Street
Ises
Der
J. W. Harriss
Clinrked Peacock
O. E. Kearns
B. N. Tate
Tiue
Pearbee Marble Works
North Main St
High Point, N. C
A. Lyon
Southern Railway
Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
Carolina & Yadkin River
R. R. Co
Thomasville
Denton
E. Price
Ingram
Tention
E. K. Ingram
Columbia Records
High Point Motor Company
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