It Will Take 40 000 Men Ten Years to Complete Panama Canal
Washington April 3 climate will be the most serious obstacle in building the Panama canal according to Alfred Noble member of the Panama commission. He estimates 40 000 workers needed over ten years with Jamaica as the likely source for unskilled labor and argues American machinery and expertise will drive progress.
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Auntie Ferguson Defies Steel Magnate in Lorain Village
An aging Lorain resident, Auntie Ferguson, reportedly the oldest woman in Lorain County, refused to move from her cottage when a planned steel plant site was being chosen. The incident occurred during a 18-year-old, long-ago confrontation involving city leaders and a mining party. Auntie’s bold stance, described with humor, left her in her cabin as the large mill project shadowed the area. She recently marked her ninety-onest birthday surrounded by the nostalgia of a preindustrial era.
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Waterloo Seeks Banquet In Sewer For Mayors Meet
Waterloo plans a banquet for about 300 Iowa and nearby mayors in October seated over a seven course meal served along a new dry run sewer. Mayor Martin spearheads the publicity while Waterloo aims to showcase its drainage system and advertise the city to visiting officials and towns.
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Afayor Martin
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Rounell
Paris
Lost art yields alabaster into onyx like tiles
In Denver April 4 a discovery reclaims alabaster as a raw material for onyx like tiles statues clocks and vases. Miss Hewitt heir to the late inventor Bassett seeks capital to form a company. Topl the Italian inventor demonstrated color and polish on canyon City gypsum samples.
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Bassett
Miss Hewitt
New York
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Mise Hewitt
Colorado
Canyon City
Italy
Topl
Washington
Fifteen Dollars Suits and Top Coats Impress
Proud of spring line at Fifteen Dollars showcasing suits and top coats with superior weave quality, trim, and workmanship. Highlights include Fit-Reform system and national appeal, promising better value than any ready-for-wear option in America.
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America
Frank and Sue Ride Off on Dapple Gray from Morristown
Morristown reports Frank Dey, 21, and Hazel eyed youth Mulbert lure away with new bride potential. A village gossip says the pair fled at night on a dapple gray horse after declaring to shake the town. Papa Anger threatens to quit farm work over the loss. Buse'n Brandimonmd asks for forgiveness if they return.
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Indiana Briefs Readies Local, Shifting to Quick Updates
INDIANA BRIEFS report a tense condition as Anderson notes Lew Frank in danger of death from a nose bleed. Vincennes recounts a fine gold watch recovered after two weeks in the Wa bash river following a recent high water. New Heaven notes Dr. Clark treated Joseph Krock, sexton of St. John’s church, who hanged himself for nervous trouble and mental distress. Frankfort item mentions masked individuals connected to Palmouth, Ky., and Mirklin.
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Frankfort
James K. Woodhead
Palmouth
Maggia Johnson
Mirklin
Tramps and Quarrels Highlight Vincennes Marion Notes
Vincennes reports train tramps roaming after a B and C freight stop. A widowed English case of old sweethearts ends in marriage. Marion notes deputy warden James Hamilton patrolling Kankake marshes and forcing 11 residents to buy licenses. Four ducks seized from a Pennsylvania bound shipment. owner not claimed.
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Thryal
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James Hamilton
Kankake Marshes
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