Filibuster Plot Aboard the Steamer Maggie
An engineer and deck hand sail the Maggie up the Sacramento to meet Mexican insurrecto orders. They refit at Oakland, load cargo to evade neutrality laws, and sail toward Santa Barbara and Point Dume for a covert exchange with the insurgent envoy Mr. Gibney, who traveled from Panama and the Colombian coast, awaiting payment and plans.
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Good Highways Revenue From Vehicle Registrations
United States Department of Agriculture figures show 9,245,195 passenger autos trucks and 177 234 motorcycles registered in the 48 states and District of Columbia in the first six months of the year. Gross revenue from these registrations and driver licenses totaled 108 213 165, up nearly six million from 1920. Of 1920 revenues 97 671 742 was available for road work. in six months of this year 101 7 3 416 is available for road work. Ten states levy gasoline taxes this year Arkansas Arizona Connecticut Florida Georgia Montana North Carolina Pennsylvania South Dakota and Washington. Colorado Kentucky New Mexico and Oregon previously taxed gasoline. Louisiana has enshrined such a tax in its constitution.
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The Maggie and the Yankee Prince A San Francisco Tale
Captain Phineas P. Scruggs owns the steamer Maggie on the San Francisco docks. A fog wreck leads to a sting by Gibney and McGuffey who salvage the Chesapeake for 1000 each while Scruggs tries to double cross. In the end Gibney outwits Scruggs and settles with the Chinese company.
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San Francisco
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Double Cross
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AL. Gibney
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Joan Scraggsy
Savin's Bank
Captain Scruggs Plans A Secret Mexico Arm Shipment
In a dim San Francisco Bay tale, Captain Scruggs agrees with Scab Johnny and Don Manuel Lopez to smuggle rifles and artillery to rebels in Baja California. A plan involves buying the Maggie, fixing her for the voyage, and moving the arms through a network of covert routes.
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Bartholomew McGuffey
Captain Scraggs
Don Manuel Garcia Lopez
Scab Johnny
Scruggs
Mexico
Senor Lopez
California
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Filibuster Origin and Meaning in U S Senate
An overview traces filibuster from pirate roots to its modern use in American politics. It explains the term’s evolution from West Indian fillibotes to a tool of obstruction and delay by senators seeking to block or stall legislation.
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United States Senate
Unprotected Ty Kitty Dialog Sparks Curiosity
A fragment shows a conversation where one speaker asks about Ty Kitty as a friend and inquires what she has been saying about ve. The excerpt hints at social dynamics without clear context or outcome.
Perfect Mile of Highway Planned on Lincoln Way
The Lincoln Highway Association plans a model mile on the future transcontinental roadway. This demonstration mile aims to showcase top highway construction and stimulate ocean to ocean improvements. It would be placed for easy access between Dyer and Schererville in Lake County Indiana.
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Lincoln Highway Association
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Dyer
Schererville
Lake County
Indiana
Memorial tree planting plans spread nationwide
Plans to plant memorial trees along principal roads across many states honor American WWI soldiers. Coordinated by national groups such as the American Legion and Boy Scouts with local civic groups, black walnut is favored. States including Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Ohio and others are arranging plantings.
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Indiana
Wisconsin
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Iowa
Ohio
Maryland Road Commission Sets Road Marker Network
The Maryland rate road commission erects highway signs that inform travelers their location and provide a map to guide the way. The signs warn of dangerous spots and explain Maryland traffic laws for visiting motorists.
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Rate Road Commission of Maryland
Maryland
Good Roads in Java Island Stretch Across Vast Network
The island of Java runs 680 miles in length and boasts 40 000 kilometers of good roads, reflecting extensive early infrastructure development and the reach of transportation improvements on the island.
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Java
Cooperative Organization Sparks Community Support
Needing a foundation for a farmer group, residents consider forming a cooperative. Farmers in the community show interest and plan to unite, support, and participate in the new organization.
Red Clover Superior for Low Soil Tendencies
Red clover is decidedly superior to sweet clover for practically all purposes on soil with the least tendency to be low in time.
Asparagus: An Ancient Culinary Favorite
Asparagus ranks among the oldest cultivated vegetables with a longstanding role in European and Asian cuisines. Its tender shoots are prized for flavor, versatility, and potential health benefits across eras and cultures.
A Rumor Of Paris Gowns And Practical Wit
A fragmentary quotation piece offers pithy aphorisms on rumor money gender manners and effort. It contrasts common sense Paris gowns skepticism about wealth affection for babies and olives and the value of sleep patience and tenacity.
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