Firemen and City Council Clash Over Wages and Taxes
Fire Chief Horney urged refunding $150 carnival taxes to the city council claiming it would balance firemen earnings when profits fell short. He sought salaried pay for all firemen, prompting a committee review. The council planned no action on police raises yet. Heating, paving, water meter policy, and sewer tap fees were also discussed for winter work and city infrastructure.
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Horney
Hee
Staney
Centennial Avenue
Stamey
Aman life among men and welcome company
A short motto praising social ease and respect in male company. It emphasizes being at ease in any setting and performing a manly duty with dignity and presence.
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Aman
Admiral Lord Beresford Quits Alcohol in Later Life
Admiral Lord Beresford, who died at about 60, had given up wine spirits and beer. He credited abstinence with maintaining his energy and workload. Known as Our Charlie, he supported moderation. a boat incident ended with a boxing cabman and Beresford’s plate remark at a luncheon.
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London
Lord Beresford
England
Charlie
House of Commons
Nelson
Navy
Weiden
Germany
Beresford
German Nobility Suits Over Confiscated Estates in Gotha
Two former German nobles, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont and Duke of Coburg Gotha, sue the new Gotha regime for restoration or payment after confiscation of estates. The duke faces disputed compensation while a separate financial agreement reached with Coburg-Gotha leaves some properties unresolved.
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Sassel
Germany
Associated Press
Coburg-Gotha
Gotha
Historians work on Second Division fighting record book
The Second Division association opens offices at 512 Fifth Avenue in New York to compile and illustrate its combat history for a book due January 1. Veterans’ reunions are planned with the first annual gathering in Chicago in November. James Sharp leads the office, with Lejeune as president, Brown as vice president, and C Beekman Hoppin as secretary.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Second Division Association
John A. Lejeune
Chicago
James Sharp
23Rd Infantry
General Lejeune
Preston Borwn
C. Beekman Hoppin
45 Wall Street
Royal commission urges against decimal sovereign system
London reports the royal commission considering decimalizing Britain advises it would be unwise to decimate the sovereign or remove it as a standard in international exchange. The proposal would cause social and industrial disruption and risks to monetary stability.
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London
Royal Commission
Population Estimates For Cx 1 Drop Significantly
The present population of Cx 1 is estimated as low as 57,000 060 compared with about 65 080 000 previously.
Local notices mix up season shift and hogs eviction
The Independent Horse Shoe Pit league votes to move its grounds if the postmaster does not stop discarding watermelon rinds. The Improvement Association also names Sim Flinders to drive hogs from his front yard.
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I‘ostmaster
the Improvement Association
Sim Flinders
Grape vine origins in Asia and early cultivation
The grape vine began in an uncultivated state in Asia and was first cultivated in Armenia and Pontus. From these areas the practice and appreciation of wine spread to all lands of ancient cultivation.
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Asia
Armenia
Pontus
High Point Adopts Standard Septic Privy Law
City approves L. R. 8S septic privy as standard and allows installations only with permission. Sanisep tanks available at cost to residents inside and outside corporate limits. applications to city management.
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Cation
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