$400000 for water power survey here
Washington date May 29. The rivers and harbors bill provides $400,000 for a survey of the Tennessee river and tributaries to determine hydro electric power potential in East Tennessee and nearby regions. Proponents say 200,000 horsepower per district could be harnessed to support manufacturing if dams are justified.
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Senate
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Pepsinel Promises Stomach Health and Vitality
An advertisement touts Pepsinel as a cure for stomach trouble causing gas pains headaches and fatigue. It claims the medicine invigorates the stomach stimulates digestion and helps repair body and nerve tissues, urging readers to start treatment now to avoid sickness.
Elks Schedule Regular Meetings in Kingsport Lodge
Kingsport No. 1385 B P O Elks announces regular sessions at Nelms Hall Broad Street on the second and fourth Fridays monthly at 8 30 p m Full attendance requested by Exalted Ruler Walter R Burnett Secretary.
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Nelms Hall
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Walter R. Burnett
ELKS
Kingsport Lodge
Poindexter bill targets railroad strikes as felonies
The Senate Commerce Committee ordered a favorable report on the Poindexter bill which would make illegal any intent to obstruct interstate commerce by persuading workers to quit or by destroying property. It would punish violence or threats that stop work and bar conspiracies of two or more people to cause a strike hampering interstate trade.
Railroads Open Talks on Fair Wage Increases
In Chicago on May 29 E T Whiter told the labor board railroads do not oppose fair wage raises for 2,000,000 U S. railway workers, amounting to about 1 billion dollars. He said roads seek honest work and efficient service in return, while opposing some demands as unjustified and opposed to national agreements under federal railroad administration.
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Chicago
America
Labor Board
E. T. Whiter
Whiter
Federal Railway Administration
Cooling Breezes Sought as Heat Grips the Nation
A narrator recalls suffering through extreme heat seeking relief from Bangor to Sebastopol with no luck. He relays attempts using fans, cold drinks, ice and even travel rumors, finally finding comfort at home with an R. and M. fan. The ad ends by promoting R. and M. Fans in all types.
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Bangor
Maine
Spain
Sebastopol
Wilson Hints Platform Path For Democratic Convention
President Wilson met with Democratic National Committee Chairman Cummings at the White House to map the San Francisco convention agenda. They discussed the league of nations issue and the peace treaty, while platform direction aligned with Virginia's recent convention. Cummings praised the president as in good humor and anticipated a pivotal keynote speech.
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