Panama Exposition debated for 1915 at San Francisco or New Orleans
Washington July 4 Representative Harry L Maynard Virginia argues for an international exposition to celebrate opening of the Panama Canal. He notes adverting attracts immigrants and predicts a close vote between cities with strong bids and suggests a double exposition could be considered. He cites benefits to the south and global recognition.
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Harry L. Maynard
Virginia
San Francisco
New Orleans
Maynard
Frisco
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Union
South
Maennerchor Garden Concert Plans and Program
The Indianapolis Maennerchor will hold roof garden concerts each Wednesday in July and August with Belser's orchestra. The chorus will sing five numbers including selections from Faust and Liberty themes, plus German and American songs. Kansas City judge vows to send vagrants to harvest fields for six months during the wheat season after sentencing three offenders.
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Apolis Maennerchor
Belser
Maennerchor
Teddy
Cece
Howard
Amina
Lineke
Kansas
Secretary seeks sale of obsolete warships to save funds
Secretary of the Navy Meyer urges selling obsolete vessels including small ships and yachts. The Navy general board surveyed all ships, with a report due to Congress next December. He cites England’s past ship selloffs and notes money spent on small craft while battleships are costly to run.
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Washington
Meyer
General Board of the Navy
Detroit
General Board
Mewer
Congress
Department
England
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Not After Riches in San Francisco
July 4 report from San Francisco says Theodore Roosevelt Jr and his bride registered at a downtown hotel. He states the couple seeks quiet life on a modest income and plans to settle in San Francisco. Roosevelt cites carpet business as sound and desires no unnecessary wealth.
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San Francisco
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Fatman With Bald Head Declares War on Flies
An Indianapolis man with a shiny bald head complains flies swarm him daily and mosquitoes haunt him at night. He jokes about his role as chief of the Ancient Order of Swat the Fly and recalls swatting flies in public as he endures laughter and discomfort.
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Indianapolis
Wilbur Wright
Swat the Fly
Lions of
Jnsi
Bournemouth aviation week opens with five passenger Col. Cody aircraft
Col Cody is said to possess a five passenger aeroplane as Bournemouth aviation week begins. Ten English aviators join a strong lineup including Rolls Brabazon Rawlinson and Grace with French stars Paulhan Bleriot Darey Latham. The first world motor boat and aeroplane race features two planes and two motor boats with a $5,000 prize for altitude.
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Rolls
Grahame White
Col
Cody
Col. Capper
J. F. Cody
Moore Brabazon
Rawlinson
Cecil Grace
Mayor rescues brides in Chester city edict
Chester Pennsylvania July 4 mayor John son pledges police protection for future brides and grooms. He bans permits for parades or public demonstrations that may annoy newly married couples, stating marriage is not a force and must not be treated lightly.
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Chester
Johnson
Hazers
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Congressional Committee
Roof Garden
Club House
Marguerite Waltz
Faust
Gounod
Slate Ophele Ventilzer
Gretelain
Rud
Wagner
J. EB. Schmolzer Maennerchor
Hoschna Unite Fee
Calvin
Bendfeier
Schiebold
C. Schiebold Maénnerchor
R. Geneesiren
Walker
Herbert
Kansas City
Hercules
Jonah
New York Navy Yard
Roosevelt
New York
Florida
Nebraska
Boston Navy Yard
Leutze
Dewey
Manila
Winthrop
Board of Inquiry
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Indian Ocean
China Sea
Philippines
Theodore JR
Fatman
Bournemouth
Col. Cody
London
South Bourne
ST. Petersburg
Volga
Turkey
Persia
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