Taxpayers allege bid rigging in road work contracts
Taxpayers charge that in two instances road construction contracts were steered to favored bidders despite lower bids meeting ad requirements. They say one bidder was later allowed higher pay without readvertising after bond issues, while Thornhill Thornhill cannot represent them as a district attorney is a partner. Santa Clara reports a lively Christmas event with generous gifts and unusually clear skies. The parish suffers poor crops, unstable prices, and growing financial gloom amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornhill
Santa Clara
Columbia
Unreadable 1920 Spot Card Reports Scores
Partial data shows a spots page with multiple numbers and times. Readable entities include a date December 27 1920 and a listing of scores or measurements. The fragment lacks clear names or events to establish a full summary.
WEW YORK Spots 15e Quiet High Low Test
The report notes a quiet market with a high low test showing December values around 14.40 to 14.75 and March figures near 14.22. Ticker identifiers W475 WAIR and TAA appear among the data points.
Boxing Day Events Highlight Historical Meetings Across Cities
Boxing Day marks a flurry of gatherings from the American Economics Association in Atlantic City to the American Library Association midwinter convention in Chicago. Delegates from fifty colleges attend the Cordia Fratres Association in Michigan as more than 1,000 scientists join the AAAS annual meeting in Chicago. Numerous learned societies convene in Washington this week, including the American Historical Association and the American Political Science Association, while Purina Chicken Chowder and other foods are advertised by Monroe Seed Co. Historical notes recall Lucius Fairchild’s birth, Judah Dana’s death, the burning of the Great Republic, and Sherman’s Vicksburg assault, among other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Economics Association
Atlantic City
Chicago
American Library Association
Pi Tau Pi Frrternity
Cincinnati
United States
Canada
University of Michigan
Cordia Fratres Association
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Association
Washington
American Historical Association
American Political Science Association
American Sociological Society
Amercan Catholic Historical Association
Mississippi Valley Historical Association
The
Agricultural History Society
Jenn Sherman
John Sherman
William McKinley
Spain
Goodfellows Club helps Monroe children with holiday fund
The Goodfellows Club and the Monroe News-Star report raising 842.07 for Monroe poor tots at Christmas. The donation total reflects numerous contributors and local scenes around West Monroe and Liverpool with notices of grants and related ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfellows Club
Monroe News-Star
Monroe
Moore
Bader
OM. Breard, Jr
Lew
Als. Kubn
Fl Hollows
West Monroe
Why Be Discouraged Hy Whit Hadley
A collage of historical anecdotes and quotes spans themes from early American exploits to market shifts. It references Hy Whit Hadley, Lowell, and Philip Arsaour with references to Forty Niners, Grant, Sherman, and the fall of Richmond. The piece also notes pork price swings, a comment by Chapin, a London shop scene, and Bank of England note ink.
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Philip Arsaour
Grant
Richmond
Notable Births Mark Historic Military Figures
A list of notable birthday anniversaries highlights Gen Peyton C. March born in Easton Pa and other leaders including M Jonnart William J Lighthall and John M Thomas. Also mentions Gen William Hixby and various civic and military figures with dates and places noted.
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Peyton C. March
Maff
United States Army
Easton
M. Jonnart
William J. Lighthall
Union of Canadian Municipalitiers
Hamilton
Vnt
John M. Thomas
Middlebury Celleer
Covington
Hrig
William H. Hixby
Army Engineers
Charlestown
Maas
Nothing to Case Drops As Solomon Case Fizzles
Local Monroe merchant D Solomon faces no case as charges of being a common cheat and swindler are reportedly dropped. An incident over a suit and coat prompted refund disputes but authorities say Solomon acted as any merchant would have. The item also notes remarks on John Sherman’s death and a sweep of late 19th century topics including women’s naming customs, Christmas Day folklore, and a record Cape railway bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Solomon
Monroe
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Evere
Powers’ Help Yourself Grocery
Bready
Seles
Righ Leon
Wew York
Purina
Monroe Seed CO
Lucius Fairchild
Wisconsin
Kent
Ohio
Madison
Wis
Judah Dana
Fryeburg
Vomfret
Conn
New York City
Ralph Farnham
Bunker Hall
Acton
Nyw
Sherman
Admiral Porter
Vicksburg
Soliirs
Business Men's Racing Association
New Orleans
Cuba-American Jockey Club
Havana
Lower
California
Tockey Club
Tia Juana
New York
Hockey University of Toronto
Pittsburgh
Rayner's
Our Owl
Goodfellows’ Fund
Liverpool
Timneis Central Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce
Werfire
Oman
SV. Vick
Nori Fife Street
Ous
Kape Reeneed
Care News- Star
Feaiduze
Sugar
Texas Avenue
Monroc
Incinitry
Health Department
Nolan
H. Boyer
Casualty Department
National Life Insurance Company of the
U.S. of A
S. LaSalle Street
Calypso Street
Budh
W. E. Sease
Webster Street
Dee
L. L. Smith
India
Proce
Trnava
Tonyrton
Haig
Agrecultura
Hy Whit-Hadley
Lowell
Nam
Corfield
Neiliel
KE. OH. Chapin
London
Bank of England
Oiene Gibson
Dennizon
Snd Vollard
Ford Levi Stationery Company
Ouachita Saddle and Herness Company
Walnut Street
Joe Messina
DeSiard Street
Ars Gesettes
Hardyg Puares
Aermvisien
Statitonery
Costas
Uos Jeweley & Optical CO Velma
Big Desiard St
Rayner
Bane
Gobo
Boy Fey
Coen
Euch
Ta Matress Co
West Metro
Rayners Garage
Imo
Fy Samide
Rayneris
Crawford House
Montor Soc
South Fifth Street
Phoenix Drug Store
U.S. Jewelry and Optical CO
Monro
Smith Bros
Case
Mr. Solomon
Jeohn Sherman
Jobe Sherman
Senate
Republican Party
Ita
Philippines
Nes
West Indies
Saa Porto Rico
Manafield
Sweden
Cape Railway
Zambesi Ri
Victoria Faille
Texas Rust Preef
Beocka
Teepeneeey U
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