Largest Alaskan Timber Cut Named For Railroad Use
The Alaska Engineering Commission won a permit from the forest service to harvest 85 million feet of timber in the Chugach National Forest for the Seward to Fairbanks government railroad project. The cut, the largest ever in Alaska, is valued at about 145000 dollars on the stump and aims to leave mature trees while improving forest conditions.
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Alaskan Engineering Commission
Seward
Fairbanks
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Chugach National Forest
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Portland
Oregon
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Navy Department
National Forests
Chugach
National Forest
Forest Service Laboratory
Seattle
Alaska
Alaskan
Forest
Capitol bill vanishes as search fails
Atlanta Ga July 28 a sensation arose at the capitol when the state wide prohibition bill was called in the senate and disappeared. Business halted during a futile hour long search as President Persons summoned Supreme Court Justice Lumpkin to conduct an examination to locate who last had the bill. The measure remained unfound by late afternoon.
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Atlanta
Capitol
Senate
Supreme. Court
Justice Lumpkin
Situation Is Critical London Dispatch Warns of German Drive
A Warsaw correspondent for the London Times states that despite possible failure, the German drive and the influx of wounded have convinced the population that the situation is critical. The report is dated in July from London.
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London
Warsaw
London Times
Meat Diet Linked to Kidney Strain and Remedies
An advertisement claims heavy meat eaters develop sluggish kidneys causing fatigue, rheumatism, and urinary issues. It urges meat avoidance and daily Jad Salts, a grape and lemon juice lithia remedy, to flush kidneys, improve urine, and prevent kidney complications.
Necessity Questioned in Jitney Bus Case in Illinois
Chicago July 28 Arguments on petitions by Tri City Railway Moline Rock Island Eastern Traction against jitney bus operation in Rock Island East Moline and Moline were heard by the Public Utilities Commission. The carriers claim no necessity for the service while jitney owners argue the commission’s power to regulate and grant certificates. The court case was continued to a later date.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Moline
East Moline
John Deitz
Mlinois Taxi Company
Chase Cities
Public Utilities Commission
Tri-City Railway Company
Rock Island Eastern Traction Company
Samuel Iweneworthy
Rock Tshind
Coach Avs
Commission
Be. Sct
Washington Faces Uncertain Anglo German Standoff
Washington officials said the Anglo German dispute remained in doubt as they awaited the British note supplement and possible concessions. Officials cautioned predictions were premature and hoped for a diplomatic solution to submarine warfare and interference with American trade. The Leelanaw and Orduna incidents loomed as key points in a potential foreign reply.
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Germany
London Foreign Office
America
Orduna
Berlin
Leelanaw
Eastland recovery work begins as divers lower into river
In Chicago on July 25 the first actual work to raise the Eastland began with the dredge Favorite moving to the overturned hull. Temporary lifting chains were adjusted and a young man’s body was recovered, bringing total recovered to five. Divers estimate remaining bodies could range from 100 to 1,000, with experts noting extensive groundwork to prepare docks and anchors for lifting operations.
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Chicago
Eastland
Toda
Congressman King to Speak at Mendon Picnic
Congressman Edward J. King of this district will be the orator of the day at the Tri State Picnic in Mendon on August 15. The Mendon fairgrounds will host the event with special features planned. King will attract a large audience, making this year’s picnic of extra interest.
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Galesburg
Tri-County
Ayr
Edward
J. King
Wall
Despondency Over Loss Motive for Peoria Suicide
In Peoria Illinois on July 28 a mother, Mrs Mamie Lafarge, hanged herself after the death of her four year old son Orville McClellan who was kidnapped five years earlier in Rock Island. The boy’s father, John McClellan, had been her divorced husband.
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Mour
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Til
Mamie Lafarge
John ‘McClellan
Peoria Representatives Seek Special Session to Prevent Disasters
July 28 report shows Peoria representatives urging Gov. Dunne to call a special session of the legislature to pass laws preventing another disaster like the steamer Eastland and to provide relief funds for distressed families. State Senator E J Glackin sent letters asking lawmakers to petition for swift action.
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Peoria
General Assembly
Dunne
E.J. Glackin
Sherman Backed for President by Warren County Republicans
Monmouth July meeting in Warren County where prominent Republicans praised Senator IL Sherman and pledged support. Addresses extolled his integrity and ability. William A. Meese of Moline spoke as principal speaker.
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Monmouth
IL. Y. Sherman
Warren County
Eastland Official Ray Davis Delays Departure to Chicago
MINNEAPOLIS July 28 Eastland official Ray Davis reversed his announced plan and did not leave for Chicago today. He stated he would report to federal authorities in person, signaling a shift in his schedule and potential legal proceedings.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Ray Davis
Eastland
Chicago
Financial standstill echoes through Illinois injunction case
With Illinois facing a financial standstill, workers react to the news that the preliminary hearing of the state injunction suit will be held in Singamon county circuit court next week.
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Singamon ‘County
Explosion at London Hangar Kills Three In Eight
An explosion at an army hangar near MWarmwded Scrubs in London today killed three people and injuring twenty. Most victims were mechanicians employed at the aviation camp. Authorities believe a lit cigarette may have caused the blast.
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London
Escapy Lax
Lost watch or parasol ad in The Whig paper
A fragment indicates a lost item notice advising readers to telephone a Lost ad to The Whig newspaper. The brief mentions a watch or parasol as possible lost items and urges action via the paper. The text reflects a compact, period voice urging public help.
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The
Whig
Johnson Arrested After Cash Register Robbery Attempt
A man named John Johnson was arrested after attempting to rob the Liehr lunch stand at Third and Vermont streets shortly before midnight. He ordered the patrons to stay silent and reached for the cash drawer as Stella Dix, who runs the shop, appeared from the kitchen and, with two witnesses, held him until police arrived.
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G. Johnson
Asg
G Johnson
Third
Vermont
Oo Johnson
Johnson
Fireworks Display and City Hall Meeting Notes
Local notices describe Highland fireworks tonight and a building committee meeting in Mayor Abbott's office at City Hall reviewing Esels lodge home erection specs. Also mentions sewer appraiser appointment, residents traveling, and local business and visitors around Quincy.
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Highland Park
Esels Lodge
W.W. Abbott
Samuel’ Oppenheimer
Farmer Held Up And Robbed Of 55 Dollars
L. E. Crow, a well known farmer from Urea township, was held up by highwaymen on North Twenty fourth Street near Burlington track late Tuesday night. His pocketbook with $55, his watch and knife were stolen. Deputies and Sheriff John Coens could not locate the robbers. Crow, driving home from the city, was surprised from a clump of bushes, a revolver aimed at him as one man restrained the horses. He provided a meagre description: both men were white and appeared to be young.
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L. EL Crow
Urea Township
Twenty-Fourth
Burlington
John Coens
Crow
Crey
Hiv
Italians Make Remarkable Progress on Carso Plateau
Rome reports further remarkable progress by Italian forces on the Carso plateau yesterday. The official state pent issued tonight from the general staff headquarters notes advances and indicates continued momentum in operations.
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Paris
Carso
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