Mutual Interests Drive Local Merchants Toward Yosemite Route
Discussion of local economic principles and the push to keep money spent within Pendleton’s merchants. San Jose and Modesto chambers back a proposed auto highway from the valley to Yosemite, via Coulterville, Solado Creek, and Mt. Hamilton, with a 200 kilometer route through Santa Clara and San Joaquin valleys. The line would require heavy costs for bridges and tunnels in rugged terrain, and water power from nearby rivers is requested to aid construction.
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New York
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Cal
Chambers of Commerce of
Modesto
Yosemite National Park
Santa Clara County
Lick Observatory
Mt. Hamilton
San Antonio
Divide
Yosemite
Arroyo Bayo
Nice to Grenoble Railway Sought by Businessmen
A Nice congress representing public and business interests in southeast France passed a resolution in favor of building a railway between Nice and Grenoble to improve winter traffic and link the Mediterranean with central France. A follow up congress will be held in Grenoble to settle finance and other technical points.
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Paris
France
Nice
Grenoble
Mediterranean
Dumfries Meeting Gathers Scottish Trade Union Congress
In Dumfries Scotland the Scottish trade union congress held its first meeting with 140 attendees representing about 200000 members. Councilor Turner linked labor unrest to poverty stating conflict signals serious needs and that strikes reflect deeper issues beyond conciliation. He warned against militarism and distrusted patriotic appeals aimed at influencing workers.
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Dumfries
Scotland
Scottish Trade Union Congress
Turner
Counellor Turner
Hindlip outlines agriculturists' interests if Unionist victory
Worcester reports Lord Hindlip speaking at West Worcestershire about how agriculturists' interests would be protected by a Conservative government if the Unionist party returned to power.
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Worcester
Eng
Lord Hindlip
West Worcestershire
Proposal to use duties for farming relief and village housing
A proposal urged directing part of revenues from duties on manufactured articles to ease agricultural burdens. It suggested making a national charge a large share of rates for roads police and education. Additional funds would back banks or institutions to help farmers buy land and improve village housing.
Persian Gulf Security Plan Advances Under Cabinet Review
In Heheron Persia the south suffers from general poverty. The gulf ports governor proposes a plan to secure the gulf, under cabinet consideration. Colonel Hjalmarson reaches Bushire and ships arms to Borasjan. A gendarmerie force of 278 infantry 168 cavalry 25 mitrailleuses and two Schneider guns departs Teheran for Fars.
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Persia
Gulf
Hjalmarson
Bushire
Borasjan
Teheran
Fars
M. F. E. University to Open After Long Delay
Washington The American University started by Methodist Episcopal educators will open with a graduate studies college on June 4 after funding delays. Trustees, including 40 members, reported progress on finances and a bequest by Dr. David H. Carroll enabling a college for gradual study and research. The venture will host fellowships and lectures with ties to U.S. and European institutions.
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Washington
American University
David H. Carroll
Batimore
Europe
Penny Mousetrap Urgent Request to Catch a Train
A London Opinion quip portrays a hurried demand for a penny mousetrap to grab a train, highlighting a shopper’s brisk urgency. The line captures a quick purchase and a race to catch transport, reflecting everyday bustle.
Goodyear Tires Claim Superior Rim-Cut and Oversize Benefits
Goodyear reports rim-cut prevention and 10 percent oversize advantages with NeRim-Cut tires. They claim 25 percent longer mileage under average conditions and cite extensive testing, spending $100,000 yearly, with over 2,000,000 Goodyear tires in use and 300,000 customers, backed by 14 years of experience and a vast dealer network.
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M. FE. University
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Ont
Caunadian Northern Railway
Sudbury
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Edmonton
Tama
Allen & Lewis
Portland, Oregon
Main Street
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Department of Research and Experiment
Akron, Ohio
Goodyear Tire
Pendleton Auto Company
Johnson Street
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