Telegraph and Wireless Systems Report from 1917
A fragmentary press summary details a quinquennial federal report on telegraph and municipal electric fire alarm systems. It covers commercial telegraph companies, wire and pole assets, costs, employees, and incomes, plus train dispatching by telephone and the expansion of wireless systems under government control in 1917. It notes 1917 figures on offices, employees, salaries, and net income, as well as the rise of printing telegraph and long distance services.
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Aelephane
Sata
le Rogers
Censi Ciepmeros
Ae Poleshit
United Ted
Eugene F Hartley
Iperiod
Vatious Press ‘Associations
Postal Telegraph-Cable Company
Nhew
New York Central Railroad
United States
Bureau of Navgation
Navy Department
Continental
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto
Rigo
Atlantic
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Cavite
Philippines
Bureau of Navigation
Philippine Islands
Arlington
Chollas Heights
San Diego
California
Haawaii
Porto Rico
Guam
Samoa
Pearl Harror
Rome
Drive On High Prices Reforms At Washington Meeting
President Wilson weighs a cost of living crisis with cabinet and congress as Justice Department probes begin. Senator Capper proposes excess profits tax on staples to curb profiteering. packing firms blamed for price shifts while retailers and dealers face potential investigations. Government measures include a possible $2.26 wheat price plan and new power under the food and fuel administration.
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Weasury
William D. Colves
Neau
The
Trade Commission
Wilson
Department of Justice
Washington
Senate
Senator Capper
Kansas
Capper
Armour & Co
Hit
Handy
Pair Hurlled From Bridge by Trolley Near New Philadelphia
Alexander Putkas of New Philadelphia and Miss Mary Wallace of Norristown were struck by a trolley and hurled off a bridge into the Schuylkill river. They were resting on the bridge when the car struck, forcing them to jump or be hit. Rescued from the water by crew and passengers, they were seriously injured but expected to recover.
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Pottaville
Alexander Putkas
New Phildelphia
Mary Wallace
Norristown
New Philadelphhi
Schuylkul River
Lytton Considered for British US Ambassador Post
London reports in Sunday papers that Lord Lytton is under consideration for the British ambassador to the United States. James W. Lowther, speaker of the House of Commons, is also mentioned as a candidate. A separate note from Berkeley records a shooting at the University of California injuring HH Hildebrand and Edna O Neill by Roger Sprague who claimed they blocked his access to a pension.
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Lytton
London
Lord Lytton
United States
James WW. Lowther
House of Conmions
University Graduate Shools
Berkeley
Cal
Hildebrand
Edna O'Neill
University of California
Roger Sprague
University
Japan to Issue Statement on Shantung War Policy
Information reached Washington about Japan preparing a formal statement on its war disposition in Shantung China. The exact content is undisclosed but aims to remove misunderstanding about Tokyo’s purposes.
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Japan
Shantung Ayashipston
Washington
Shantung
China
Tokio
Captain Archi bald Roosevelt Stricken By Trench Fever
Captain Archibald Roosevelt, once in France, was removed from a downtown Chicago hotel to Presbyterian Hospital with trench fever and aftereffects of exposure to poison gas from wartime hardships. A French scientist estimates the sun's center temperature at 30 632 degrees.
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Archie Roosevelt
Chicago
Archibald Roosevelt
Presbyterian Hospital
Americnn
Arur
France
Freckle Lotion Recipe From Orchard White Ad
A vintage ad describes squeezing juice from two lemons into three ounces of Orchard White to create a three-quarter pint freckle and sunburn lotion. It promises quick fading of freckles sunburn windburn and tan with regular facial application. The grocer supplies lemons and the lotion is sold at drugstores and toilet counters.
Stowaway's Journey To America Sparks Immigrant Dispatch
An immigrant stowaway aboard a sugar vessel recounts his arduous voyage to the United States. He defines himself as American and seeks to claim his place, aided by an honorable discharge shown by Captain Ortiz. He walks toward Ehhed Street with four silver dollars in his pocket as immigration authorities review his case.
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Philadelphia
Orhix
Ponce
America
Acherson
Washington
Avenue Hd
Peti
Ortiz
The
United
Infantry
Chey
Sinting
Fire traps nine in Blair mine with rescue ongoing
Report from A J Heatherman of the state mines department says nine men are trapped inside a Blair Blair Blair mine owned by C D Thomas Co near Blair Blair. The trapped workers are in communication with rescuers and are believed to be saved if efforts continue.
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Charleston
W. Vin
Inva Iine
C. D. Thomas Céat Company
Blair
A. J. Heatherman
State Department of Mines
Kauffman Fatally Wounds Wife in Attempted Reunion
In York Pennsylvania Atkins Kauffman shot his wife Ellen Knuffman after an eighteen year separation. He fired twice at her head and struck her temple, inflicting wounds described as not serious in the report, while he later died by suicide. Investigations proceed to determine motive and details of the domestic tragedy.
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York
Atkins Kauffman
Ellen Knuffinn
Knuuffman
Brewer Seeks $50,000 in Philadelphia Suit
Luce Brewer sues for $50,000 alleging denation of his wife's affections led by Jo won Te White, formerly of 1020 Columbia Avenue, against Tutus Class, turf owner of the Chise and Nacho breweries at Tenth Street and Monts Somery Avenue. Judge Monaghan issued a capias for the arrest of Class.
Gruesome self harm attempt shocks York crowd
In York Pennsylvania on an August day, Joseph Arentz attempted to kill himself using a butcher knife and an axe. He slashed his throat and severed his head to end his life amid a desperate act.
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Grewaame
Falla
York
Ann Ax
Joseph Arentz
Bhumweer
Arenty
Tobacco Prohibition Fight Drives Womans Christian Movement
The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union denounces a tobacco ban effort as part of a broader anti tobacco campaign. President Gordon, via telegram from Evanston, defended the union's long running educational drive against alcohol tobacco and related products. A California official notes the campaign aims to curb tobacco use through literature and church and school channels.
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W. C
Lg Power Mixa Avna
Evanston
Gordon
Na: Honal-Weinai
Chriatian ‘Remperance Union
Tobne
Seligory
Lterature
Gnone
Orguntattishy
Campalgir
How Thins to Plump Strong Robus Body
An old advertisement claims tonoline can convert thin people into a stout form. It features testimonials from a Pittsburgh man and promotes a free package by mail, promising gains without drastic dieting or exercise.
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Bpy Smith
Pittsburgh
Letitia
Pearro
Free Tonoline Coupon Expired Ad Claim Notice
Coupon offer promises one 60 package of Tonoling Free Address to American Proprietory Co. Boston, Maga. The text shows a damaged promotional note about postage, packing and good faith, but readability is limited and no clear event or outcome is stated.
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American Proprietory Co
Hoston, Maga, Senan Bad
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