Roosevelt Memorial Plan Won Congressional Approval
The Roosevelt Memorial design by John Russell Pope was submitted by the Roosevelt Memorial Association to Congress. The plan features a 200 foot water shaft rising from a circular basin amid white granite, with colonnades facing east and west and a Potomac fountain symbolizing Roosevelt’s enduring American spirit.
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Washington
John Russell Pepe
New York
Congress
Rooosevelt Memorial Association
James R. Garfield
Roosevelt
John Russell Pope
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Virginia
Potomac
America
North
South
East
West
Washington Water Supply
Potomac River
Washington Channel
Association
Pope
Sixteenth Street
National Commission of the Fine Arts
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Washington Monument
Virginia Hills
Lincoln Memorial
Park Commission
Roosevelt Memorial
Herbert Adams
Paul Cret
Louis Ayres
Delano & Aldrich
James E. Fraser
John Gregory
John Mead Howells
C. P. Jennewein
C. Grant la Farge
Charles N. Lowrie
Edward McCartan
Herman A. MacNeil
McKim, Mean & White
Charles Platt
Irving K. Pond
Albert Randolph Ross
Egerton Sw
National Commission of Fine Arts
American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Arts and Letters
The
Architectural League
Jean Leclaire Institute of France
Hodgenville
Kentucky
Terminal Station
Richmond
Holidays Bring Best P O Railway Car Service Yet
Commuters praise the year end holiday service by the P O railway. Two minute headways on some lines replaced five minutes. Extra cars and carmen operated by C. C. Coulthard, superintendent of the New Castle division, enabled the improved service.
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P O Railway
C. C. Coulthard
New Castle
Reform the Legal System for Modern Business Needs
Dean Roscoe Pound of Harvard Law School calls for overhauling the U S legal system to fit urban industrial society. He argues the current structure imitates early 19th century agricultural America and urges modernization of procedure, administration, and substantive law.
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Harvard Law School
America
Roscoe Pound
Harper’s Weekly
Dean Pound
England
Tyne
Coal Strike Not Affecting New Castle Fuel Prices
Despite the anthracite strike, New Castle coal supply remains steady and sufficient. Soft coal fields are delivering enough to meet demand, preventing shortages. Soft coal prices range from five to seven dollars per ton depending on quality and delivery method.
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New Castle
Elks Host New Year’s Eve Mardi Gras Party
Members of the Elks and their families plan a Thursday night Mardi Gras at the Elks Club. The house will be attractively decorated and dancing runs from nine p.m. to one a.m. The affair is the social calendar highlight and is strictly for Elks and their families.
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The
Elks
Elks’ Club
Missouri State Senator Granted Re Trial By Judge
Missouri state senator Michael J. Kinney of St. Louis was granted a new trial by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell. He and others convicted of milking 890 barrels from the Jack Daniel distillery at St. Louis in 1923 were brought up for sentencing in federal court. The United States eastern ski jumping championships are scheduled for Berlin New Hampshire in late February.
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Federation of British Industries
Wales Mixhwab
United States
Vernon Willey
U. S
Russia
Schwab
Internationa News Service
Indianapolis
Michael J. Kinney
St. Louis
Missouri
Robert C. Baltzell
Jack Daniel
Fourteen Scouts Register Tuesday In Highland Troop
Fourteen scouts enrolled in the Highland U. P. Boy Scout troop at the weekly session held at the church headquarters. New members Clyde Burkholder and Russell Stirtz joined, with Harold Barry winning the elbow wrestling finals and Paul Elder capturing the cockpit knot title.
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Highland U. P
James Boughter
Earle Brown
Clyde Burkholder
Harold Barry
Richard Byers
John Campbell
Lee Sappington
Bob Sypher
Robert Campbell
Frank Dorsey
James Smith
Paul Elder
Samuel Francis
Tom Parlette
Browne
Flying Eagle Patrol
Pine Tree Patrol
Russell Stirtz
Grafton
Boston
Kirschner
Clapie
Davis
Minstrel Show At Y Makes Big Night
The Boys Minstrel show staged at the Y M C A last evening drew about seventy five spectators. A chorus of 22 boys and six men performed with specialty songs by Jack Lewellyn Sherwood Johns Merwin Johns and Kenneth Myers. Two playlets Whats In A Name and Shoot If You Dare were presented. A repeat performance is scheduled tonight at eight o clock with expected larger turnout.
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Jack Lewellyn
Sherwood Johns
Merwin Johns
Kenneth Myers
Local Builder Defends Zoning Ordinance Belief
Clyde Gilfillan says a three family apartment on Euclid avenue began before the ordinance and permit requirements, denying hostility to zoning while supporting wisely administered rules to protect and enhance real estate values. He notes ongoing investment makes halting the project unjust.
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Clyde Gilfillan
Euclid Avenue
Council
Board of Appeals
County Treasurer cites slow turnout for dog licenses
County Treasurer David says dog owners are slow to come in for licenses. The report notes delays in renewing registrations across the county and urges prompt compliance to avoid penalties.
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David
Dog License Push Ahead of January 15 Deadline
Last year the county issued 6250 dog licenses. As of now about 100 licenses have been issued for 1926. Every dog must be licensed by January 15. Delays will mean long lines for late applicants.
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Nessle
Gas leak sickens many in Philadelphia area
Joseph McArdle remains in serious condition from gas poisoning at Hahnemann hospital as a leaking main vents fumes through Woodward Street area near Wood stock and Arch streets. Dozens fall ill and two dogs die in Miss Mary Deady's nearby home. It is reported street borings for improvements may have struck the gas main.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Joseph McArdle
Hahnemann Hospital
Woodstock
Arch Streets
Mary Deady
McArdle
Suit for Balance on Business Deal
Harry P. White by attorneys C. W. Fenton and Roy Jameson files suit against George E. Heckart for 1022.20 claiming partners in a sand and gravel business. White sold two thirds of interest to Heckart in June 1925 for 1500. It is alleged there is 1000 back and 22.20 on another transaction.
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Harry P. White
C. W. Fenton
Roy Jameson
George E. Heckart
White
Heckart
Sunrise Meeting of Christian Endeavor Society
The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor Society will hold a Sunrise meeting on New Year’s morning at seven o’clock. The event invites all members to attend the early gathering.
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The
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Druckenmiller Child Ill With Pneumonia
Fred Druckenmiller son of Mr and Mrs B W Druckenmiller is confined to home quite ill with pneumonia. Garvin Guy who has been ill for the past week is able to be out again.
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Fred Druckenmiller
B. W. Druckenmiller
Garvin Guy
Local visits highlight New Castle and New Brighton
Mrs. C L Repman and son Eugene spent Tuesday in New Castle. Mrs. Mary Brown is reported a little improved. Mrs. A W Pettigrew and Miss Alberta are visiting relatives in New Brighton. Mrs. Smith Shaffer and children of New Castle spent Tuesday with Mrs. J E Galbreath.
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C. L. Repman
Eugene
New Castle
Mary Brown
A. W. Pettigrew
Alberta
New Brighton
Smith Shaffer
J. E. Galbreath
Tudor Held After Threatening to Kill Housekeeper's Children
Andrew Tudor of Stowe is jailed in Norristown after allegedly threatening to kill four children of his housekeeper Julia Zerias. He drove the children from the house when the temperature stood eight degrees above zero and reportedly menaced them with a knife.
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International News Service
Norristown
Andrew Tudor
Stowe
Julia Zerias
Squire Saltzer
Tudor
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