Washington issues bonds for lighting project in Washington Iowa
The Washington city council voted to issue bonds totaling 42000 to fund the new lighting system. Bonds sold to Henry M. Bechtel of Davenport at five percent, with 1000 dollar denominations. First bond due in 1913 and annual payments follow. The system includes electric streetlights on all paved streets and a distinctive globe lighting motif at each intersection. The project aims to complete before cold weather.
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Washington
Montiny
Henry M. Bechtur
Davenport
Upheavals Redraw Coastline of New Hebrides Island
Cable reports from Paris say volcanic upheaval on December 6 shifted the coast of Ambrim Island in the New Hebrides to the west. New craters formed, several hospital buildings and many homes destroyed, a five day rain of volcanic ash followed. About 900 refugees are at Presbyterian and Catholic mission stations. no lives reported lost. The New Hebrides remain under a British French joint commission.
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Paris
Aimbrim
New Hebrides
New Cancadia
Igvalvants
Java
Presbyterian Hospital
Presbyterian Churches of
Canada
Planta Unns
Tremendous Rise in Distilled Spirits Demand Reported
Tremendous increase in consumption of distilled and fermented spirits is shown by the annual report of the commissioner of internal revenue. The report notes 1913 production and 1913 withdrawals, Illinois leading state in tax receipts, and suggests potential revenue growth despite dry territory gains. It cites figures for total receipts, district production, and comparisons with New York and Kentucky, signaling the continued expansion of liquor output amid prohibition pressures.
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United States
Internal Revenue
Mada
Peoria
Rock Island
Tiieis
Osborna of
Ithanterna
Yoverna Burday
Tha
Incoma
Tlmnois
Pearis
New York
Kentucky
Indiana
Iowa
Towa
Pennsylvania
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Congress
Tariff laws and taxes cited with health claims
The notice discusses increases in taxes on distilled spirits fermented liquors tobacco and large fortunes over the coming three years. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles nerves back and female complaints. Testimonial from Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma claims strong health benefits and urges women to try it. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00, available at druggists or H. S. Bucklen Co.
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Eliza Pool
Depew
Okla
Drugelsts
Bucklen'&Co
Philadelphia
Tennessee Ship Collision Aboard Matte Bassett
Passenger and crew of 45 aboard the Matte Bassett faced a collision with many in the dining saloon as chaos rose on deck. Twenty five sailors on shore leave from US battleships at Brooklyn navy yard aided in calming passengers after the incident.
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Tve
United States
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Tennessee
Princess Christens Steamer The Columbus of the North
The German Lloyd crown princess rechristened the new steamer Ty Launched at Danzig Germany Dec 17. The 40 000 ton steamer named Columbus of the North will operate between Bremen and New York with a speed of 24 knots and make her first trip in August.
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Danzig
Germany
Columbus
North
Bremen
New York
Battleship Montpelier Disabled Near Sandy Hook
New York dispatch reports the battleship Montpelier, towing from New York, was disabled and reassigned after arriving near Sandy Hook. Fears of damage prompted early morning updates from federal authorities and naval observers.
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Delaware Js
New York
N.Y
Feds MeseRees
Sandy “Hook
Delaware Tow Placed on Vermont to Norfolk
The Delaware has been detailed to accompany the disabled vessel to Norfolk Virginia. The Delaware has taken the Vermont in tow and proceeds at three knots. Messages said repairs cannot be made before arrival at Norfolk. At noon yesterday the Vermont reported her position about 507 miles east of Cape Henry Virginia.
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Delaware
Norfolk
Vermont
Tha
Cape Henry, Va
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Clarke
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Island Coast Line
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Elisha Hanson
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Greece
Holy Land
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India
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Emerson” Hough
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Ene Terrible
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Satlies
Harwon Baath
Prederic
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Inhain
Damascus
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George Y. George
Randolph Chester
Wallingford
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John Taintor
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TRE
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Roger Pocock
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Misa Terry
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Charles Marristt
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Samuel Butler
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Milan
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Drese
Herbert Quick
Earth
Edward A. Ross
L'noeraly
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George Hazelton
Benrimo
Chineao Pisy
Clayton Hamilton
Bookman
Seems
John Stuart Thomson
China
Francis Tweddell
M.D
JS. Cenlyrel
Robert 5
Shores
University Square
Indianapolis
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Union Square ,New York
Princess Christens Steamer
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Turkey
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St. and
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Richards
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