Start Work On New Rail Line In Southwestern Pennsylvania
Sepelees Pittsburgh reports the Pittsburgh and West Virginia railroad laid 100 feet of its 38 mile Cochran Mills to Connellsville trunk line. The route, surveyed by Frank E. Taplin, aims to open a new industrial area and compete with eastern trunk lines. Bid reception planned in 90 days after Interstate Commerce Commission approval.
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Sepelees Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad
Cochran Mills
Connellsville
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Side Railway
Pittsburgh and West Virginia
Baltimore
Frank E. Taplin
Pittsburgh and
West Virginia
Eumiorthea
New York
Interstate Commerce Comission
Democrats Promise Enforceme nt Of Law In Platform
A lengthy platform pledges enforcement of law and farm relief reform, praising several political figures and denouncing Republican policy. It critiques Coolidge era agriculture, proposes a federal farm board, and calls for a constructive foreign policy emphasizing war outlawry and Latin American noninterference.
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McNary-Haugen
Democratic Party
Federal Farm Board
Takser
Federal Reserve Board
Coolidge
Republican Party
Democratic Party Platform 1920s Arms and Labor Stance
A summary of a Democratic platform emphasizing arms limitation, support for deep waterways and flood control, fair transportation regulation, labor rights including exemption from anti trust laws, veterans’ benefits, women’s political equality, humane immigration provisions, strict campaign finance, and opposition to monopolies while endorsing honest business.
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Great Lakes
Gulf
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi
Colorado
Colorado River
Democratic Party
Scanlon Awarded Greenwood Contract
TM M. J. Scanlon, local contractor, was awarded two contracts by the city, marking a notable development in municipal procurement.
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M. J. Scanlon
City to brick pave Greenwood Ave at city hall area
The council approved brick paving of Greenwood Avenue between West Washington and State streets at the city hall area. The project costs 8 762.30 dollars, and the bid submitted was the lowest per the city engineer.
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City’ Hall
Greenwood Avenue
West Washington
State Streets
Two Bids Placed for Seventh Ward Fire Station Work
City hall reports two bids for No 7 fire station work with plans to remove the cupola fit rollers attic windows and rear shed. Karl Becker bids 226 with shed lumber kept by bidder or 278 47 with lumber kept by city. A E Thompson and C B Houck bid 135 plus 40 for brass bushings if the city keeps the lumber.
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No. 7
City Hall
Karl Becker
A. E. Thompson
C. BE. Houck
City Hall Painting Bids Opened for Exterior Work
City Hall exterior painting bids were opened with Phillips & Campbell at 825.90 dollars, W. H. Burnside at 937.50 dollars, and C. W. Smith & Company at 870 dollars. The contract, covering woodwork on the city hall proper and East Street facade, is expected to be awarded Monday.
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City Hall
Phillips & Campbell
W. H. Burnside
C. W. Smith& Company
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