Land classified for stock-raising in three states
Nearly 3,000,000 acres in Wyoming California and Montana were classified in August under the stock-raising homestead law. Wyoming accounted for 2,011,084 acres California 917,599 and Montana 23,545 acres. Since 1916 more than 81,000,000 acres have been so classified by the geological survey.
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Washington
Wyoming
California
Montana
Department of Interior
Geological Survey
Democratic Push in West Virginia for Small Donor Support
The Democratic hosts in West Virginia and nationwide push a peace and reform message against Republican lines. They reject large corporate contributions and rely on thousands of small donations from common people. Citizens are urged to join with a modest subscription, saying funds are needed now.
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West Virginia
Nation
Democratic Party
Charleston General Hospital Nurse Training Course
The Charleston General Hospital offers a first class training program for pupil nurses. It aims to qualify intelligent young women to gain a livelihood and a lifelong valuable vocation, whether they stay in nursing or pursue other paths.
Blames the Country Church for Moving Youth Abroad
Mrs. Marx E. Oberndorfer of Chicago, chairwoman of the General Federation of Women's Clubs Music Committee, says New York country churches drive young people from farms to cities by supporting suggestive songs and dances. She argues ministers opposing recreation hinder churches from doing good and notes World War community work was hampered by narrow minded preachers.
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New York
Marx E. Oberndorfer
Chicago
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Oberndorfer
New England
New Troops For Taylor From Camp Dix Units Convert
The Forty-fifth and Fifty-seventh United States Infantry regiments here have been skeletonized and converted into Philippine infantry. They will absorb the Philippine Scouts, with the nucleus drawn from commissioned personnel and enlisted men transferred to the First Division at Camp Zachary Taylor Kentucky and the Second Division at Camp Travis Texas.
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Camp Dix
Wrightstown
N. J
United States Infantry
Phillippine Infantry
Philippine Scouts
Camp Zachary Taylor
Camp Travis
Texas
Explosion probe in Wall Street era unfolds with detentions
Federal agents and police still search for the crew behind the Wall Street blast. Alexander Brailovsky, a Russian newspaper man, held without bail on a charge of being an undesirable alien after an anonymous source led to his arrest. He admits being in the financial district shortly after the explosion.
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New York
Department of Justice
Wallstrer
Alexander Brailovsky
Financial District
Three Killed as Train Strikes Auto Near Oakland
In Cumberland Maryland three women Miss Ruth Nicholson Miss Hazel Ritter and Miss Emma Falk were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck the automobile they were riding at Weber's Crossing near Oakland. Miss Nicholson died on the train while en route to a hospital. Clarence Fulk Emma Falk’s brother and Harry Nicholson Ruth Nicholson’s brother were injured but not seriously.
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Cumberland
Ruth Nicholson
Hazel Ritter
Emma Falk
Baltimore and Ohio
Weber’s Crossing
Oakland
Nicholson
Clarence Fulk
Emma Fulk
Harry Nicholson
Brunswick Tire Guarantee Offers Superior Tubes
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Chicago Suits Against Tribune and Daily News
Chicago filed two $10 million suits in the circuit court through Corporation Counsel Ettleson against the Tribune Company and the Daily News. The actions seek to recover damages for alleged false statements claiming the city is bankrupt and its credit exhausted.
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Chicago
Ettleson
Tribune Company
The
Daily News
Ettelson
Bank dynamiting yields $11,000 theft in Lynn Grove
Robbers dynamited the Pierce bank in Lynn Grove Ta., about 100 miles northeast of Sioux City Ia., stealing $10,000 in United States bonds and $1,000 in cash. Police scour the country for the bandits who fled in a motorcar.
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Sioux City
Pierce
Lynn Grove
Here
United States
Sixteen-Year Sentence For Lese Majeste In Valencia
Valencia Sept 24 Sixteen years in prison was imposed on Professor Unamuna who has been in jail for lese majeste for writing three articles critical of the monarchy.
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Valencia
Spain
Unamuna
Seven Shipping Board Vessels Idle Reported Tied Up
Washington September Shipping Board announces seven steel vessels totaling about 38 000 deadweight tons are tied up due to a decrease in freight offerings.
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Shipping Board
Washington
Dodge Brothers Appoint Don P Wolf Dealer in Raleigh
Dodge Brothers of Detroit announce Don P. Wolf as Raleigh dealer. He will run a salesroom and service station in the Stansbury and Callaway building on Fayette Street, serving all of Raleigh County. The firm emphasizes strict selling standards and high quality cars, noting a staff of over 700 inspectors ensures workmanship throughout manufacture.
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Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Don P. Wolf
Wolf
Dodge Brothers Motor Car Thoroughness Drives Growth
A historical note praises Dodge Brothers for building the first car like their regular production. They spent a year creating dies and processes to ensure a true manufactured car. Public approval followed as works expanded from under 20 acres in 1914 to over 100 acres, with more construction planned.
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Dodge Brothers
Dodge Brothers Works
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