Hatchery Output Beats Previous Year Despite Shortages
The commissioner reports 1959 fish and egg distributions rose overall despite labor and material shortages and higher moving costs. About 6.876 billion fishes and eggs distributed, with major shipments from Great Lakes and Pacific salmon hatcheries to state hatcheries. notable increases in fingerlings and juveniles across regions, though some species declined.
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Congress
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Great Lakes
New England
Yas
Cody
Déek
Atlanttic Sea Board
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Yonkers Woman Claims Leap Year Marriage Proposals
Nineteen year old Miegy Marie Tutwiler says she is leap year’s champ and has not missed a proposal since January 16. She promises to marry men from twenty up to thirty years old and plans to accept up to 20 proposals.
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Yonkers
Thane
Marines Award Congressional Medal for Haiti Bandit Kill
Lieut Teruianaf Hannekos and Corporal Wim Mi Pton of the marine corps received the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravely guiding a small detachment through a Haitian jungled night to kill the Haitian bandit chief Chartonenge Verulte near Grand Rivers last October. The award was presented by Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune at the Navy Department.
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Corpora
Wim Mi
Haytian Bendit
Chartonenge Verulte
Grand Rivers
Haye
Ims
Tenneken
Button
Porlate
Ehlet
Uine
Hie
Big Sum for New Railroad Cars
A detailed plan from Thomas Dewily Gurter of the Association of Railway Executives outlines distributing 800 million dollars from the transportation fund for rail equipment. It proposes 86 million to rebuild 18,616 cars and locomotives, buy 898 new locomotives and 43,000 freight cars, plus 35 million for additions and betterments. The New York Central would get 4.807 million for locomotives and 11.192 million of the freight car budget. the Erie and Delaware and Hudson receive other specified shares.
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Thomas Dewily Gurter
Association of Railway Executives
Coromiltes
Fund
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New York Central
Erfa
Delaware and Hudson
Can't Raise: Money Pleads Germany
Allied officials met in Brussels to plan discussions with German delegates at Spa next week. A memorandum by German experts on Germany's economic elevation and ability to meet reparations was admitted to allied governments, seen as a maneuver to prepare robust German resistance at Spa.
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Supreme
Allied Sonnel
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Spa
Favorable U S Trade Balance Improves in May
The department of commerce report shows the United States with a favorable May trade balance with major regions. Europe exported $3383,000,000 and imported $92,000,000, a surplus over $290 million, up $17 million from April. South America’s surplus fell to $5,000,000 from $20,000,000 in April, with May exports $58,000,000 and imports $53,000,000.
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United States
Department of Commerce
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South America
Sugar Shortage Reported in Canada Across the River
Information indicates a sugar shortage in Canada while across the river bitter complaints rise about export to the United States. Reports say more than 20 carloads have been released for export to the United States by authorities in Sarmia.
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Bitter
United States
Sarmia
Former German Liner Sold for 800000 Bid Accepted
The shipping board accepted the American Ship and Commerce corporation bid of 800000 for the former German Hoer DeKalh. A separate offer of 2000000 for the great Leviathan by United States Mail Steamship company remains under consideration.
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American Ship and Commerce Corporation
Shipping Board
United States Mail Steamship Company
Mexican National Debt Grows Significantly in Treasury Report
Officials in Mexico City announced that the national debt has risen by more than 846 million pesos with over 396 million pesos owed abroad. The treasury secretary Bald indicates plans to negotiate terms with creditors to resume interest payments.
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Mexico
Eis of England to Have New Home
The Bank of England plans a new central building on the river site. It describes walls, earlier structures from 1742 and 1788, a vast estate, and guard details since riots in 1780. It notes a detachment of 36 soldiers patrolling walls at sundown and historic stonework from riot damage.
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Kirchied
Wesley
Gol
Merong
London
Belgium Recovers Loot From Germans Returns Treasures
Belgium reports recovery from Germans up to April 4 1920 of machines and industrial equipment including 34427 agricultural machines 3805 purebred head of cattle 1318 garments 3197 sheep and 87 horses plus three tons of seed 250 tons oats and 50 tons barley. Jewelry and art treasures valued in millions of florins also returned. Rail lines received 54239 tons of railway material 77796 cars and 2215 locomotives from the Inter Allied Commission.
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Belgium
Interallied Commission
Mystery Figures Haunt Quiet Cemetery in Wisconsin
A fearless reporter investigates reports of mysterious figures in a Washburn cemetery. He encounters Teal blond men armed with shovels and rakes, who reveal themselves as volunteers helping tend the grounds. The tale dismisses ghosts as mere locals in disguise.
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Sanitation Routes Force Local Tailor to Close Shop
A local tailor known as Tin Chew Wie operated for four decades before citing failed sanitation routes as the reason to quit. He planned to leave the business rather than endure ongoing fines and disruptions, signaling a broader friction between municipal sanitation changes and small tradesmen.
Bryan and Wet Planks Clash at Prohibition Convention
The Bryan plank rejects prohibition, praising the Democratic party for supporting the 18th amendment and enforcement laws without raising alcohol content. A rival Wet plank argues for federal under 18th amendment permission to manufacture and sell wine and beer for home use, leaving state control of content.
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Democratic Party
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Supreme Court
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18 Die in Triple Collision Near South Pittston Pa
A three car crash on the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley line near South Pittston station kills 18 and wounds about 100. A struck telephone pole caused by lightning toppled onto the tracks triggering the wreck as a Limed car rear ended the pole car and a third rammed the second. Most injured were taken to Pittston hospital after attending games at Valley View park.
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Valley View Park
Switzerland Seeks 25 Million Loan From United States
Negotiations concluded between the Swiss government and American bankers aim to raise 25 million dollars in the United States through sale of 25 year sinking fund bonds. Offer likely this week with undisclosed interest rate. Swiss sources cite a rate around six to a fraction of one percent.
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United States
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American Woolen Mills to Close Indefinitely in July
The main mills of the American Woolen Company at Andover Massachusetts will shut down completely for an indefinite period starting July 10. They now operate only three days a week. President William M. Wood announced cancellation of orders filled or ready to be filled and curtailment of orders for next season. He said it was impossible to tell how long the mills would stay closed.
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William M. Wood
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Legion Pays Off Big Debts in April Funds Report
The American Legion reports $44 763.60 paid to settle debts in April including $11 703.00 in accrued interest. A $257 000 loan from 200+ members, secured by notes, funds a permanent organization until a five year trust held by Fletcher American National Bank. The trustees will reinvest income for disabled veterans or National Americanism work with preference by donors.
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New Hampshire Leads in Legion Membership Push
A letter from Lemuel Bolles, national steward, states that Legion state standings will be judged by returns to national headquarters by June 3. New Hampshire reports 6,000 new members during Legion Week, leading. Nebraska, Massachusetts, and California follow. Totals may reach about 500,000. Final winner likely unknown until after June 16.
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Paid Up Legion Membership Surges Across States in Historic Trend
National American Legion reports a wave of paid up members outpacing current totals across the country. Delegates travel from states to national conventions based on paid up lists. Various state gatherings are listed with dates and locations across Massachusetts Michigan Wisconsin Nebraska and more.
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Legion
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Livingston
May Rush of Orders Plagues National American Legion HQ
The article recounts an intense May rush at the American Legion national headquarters as orders flood in for memorial items. Adjutant Lcnmmel Bolles is overwhelmed by 3200 distinct rush orders including grave markers flags badges rings and other insignia. He urges posts to decide early to avoid factory backlog and extra telegraph costs.
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Lcnmmel Bolles
Staf
Tevery
Fie Bern
United States
Unite States
Paranhec Walli
Byron Trunk Fest Enrollment Figures Adjusted
The Stockport Ohio event No 433 Makes Good Enrollment figures corrected to 18 members, reflecting the approximate number of on the job service personnel from the community.
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Stockport
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