Roadside sign marks Bermuda to London distance
The Ohio State Journal notes a historical milestone in Bermuda showing London 3,076 miles. Placed about twenty years ago by a British official, the sign is still visible along the roadside as a reminder of distant ties between Bermuda and London.
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Bermuda
London
Ohio State Journal
Austen Chamberlain
Eugene Chen
Owen O'Malley
Hankow
Chamberlain
O'Malley
Peculiar Mosaic Plant Diseases Described
Mosaic diseases in plants stunt leaf green color forming angular patches that resemble a mosaic pavement across the foliage. The description highlights how the diseased leaves show irregular colored patterns while the overall plant remains affected.
Origin of A-1 Ship Quality Term Traced to Insurance
The phrase A-1 originated with insurers rating a ship’s general condition and has since broadened to describe anything in first-class shape. The term moved from maritime risk assessment to common usage for quality standards.
Reasoning About Time and Forbidden Fruit Admiration
A reflective note discusses timing in reasoning before approaching the forbidden fruit and admiring Margaret Percival. The passage emphasizes restraint and contemplation over immediate pursuit.
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Margaret Percival
Experience and Silence in Market Lessons
A Wall Street Journal relays the idea that experience teaches some to act while others remain silent. The discourse contrasts those who learn by action with those who refrain from speaking up in financial contexts.
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Ilso
Experaance
Wall Street Journal
Farm Bill Advances Amid Bipartisan Vote Clash
Washington reports the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill passed the House 214 to 178, boosting farm price support via surplus controls. President Coolidge weighs a likely veto after cabinet members urged against the plan as economically unsound, amid a nine hour legislative battle and regional bloc support.
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Coolidge
House
Senate
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Hast
Pennsylvania
Nomination Confirmed for Ezra Brainerd Jr to ICC
The Senate confirmed Ezra Brainerd Jr of Muskogee Oklahoma as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The ICC refused a 100 pound grain rate cut request by St Louis and Soo Line for Minneapolis Duluth to eastern points. The Senate Finance Committee approved the government loans on bonus certificates bill. Alaska voting would be limited to English speaking and writing individuals under a house measure sent to the senate.
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Ezra Brainerd, Jr
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Okla
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Soo Line
Minneapolis
Duluth
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Senate Finance Committee
Alaska
Atlantic Seaboard Beat by Blizzard and Storm Toll
From Delaware to Halifax a northeast gale produced blizzard conditions with 90 mph winds. Coastlines and telegraph lines suffered widespread damage. at least twelve dead, likely more than twenty, and millions in losses. A Coast Guard patrol boat vanished with eight crew. Tornadoes in the South raised deaths to 86, injuring about 100 and costing over 200000 in damage.
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Delaware
Halifax
Atlantic Seaboard
Coat Guard
Provincetown
Mass
Long Island
Jersey
New Orleans
Pleasant Hill
Alexander City
Ala
State Line
Tensas Parish
Lelia Msack
Lake Joseph
Kansas City
Rocky Mountain
Sunnyside
Durango
Colo
Senate clears McFadden Banking Bill with 71 to 17 vote
The Senate approved the McFadden Pepper banking bill 71 to 17 after conference adoption, completing passage. The measure, sought for about three years, moves to the President for signature and aims to liberalize national bank rules, permit branch banking under limits, and grant indeterminate charters to Federal Reserve banks.
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Senate
Washington
Congress
Federal Reserve
Plans $50 000 Purse for Catalina Island Swim Match
Chicago's William Wrigley Jr offers to back George Young with 25 000 against any world swimmer in a 20 to 30 mile match in any water chosen by the opponent. Wrigley to post 25 000 as part of a 50 000 total purse, with rules identical to the Catalina Channel swim.
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Chicago
William Wrigley, Jr
George Young
Catalina Island
Young
Wrigley
Swift
Secretary Townsend Dies After Prolonged Illness
Dover Delaware Secretary of State Sylvester D Townsend Jr dies at home after several months illness. The obituary notes his long service and family.
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Sylvester D. Townsend, Jr
Wheat Pool Praised by Canadian Minister Massey
Washington Canada’s new minister to the United States Vincent Massey lauds the Canadian wheat pool as the world’s greatest agricultural cooperative marketing scheme. He says Canada’s agricultural situation differs from the United States and credits the pool with prosperity and farmer resourcefulness.
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Washington
Vincent Massey
United States
Canada
Massey
Italy Rejects U S Naval Disarmament Plan
Italy declines to approve the five power naval conference plan in a note reaching Washington. It objects bluntly to proposed tonnage limits and implies a broader clash with France and Britain. Tokyo supports the plan while London awaits reply as Britain may shape a broader three power understanding.
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Washington
Italy
France
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Tokyo
London
Kellogg
Bank Suspends Payment In Connellsville Case
The First National Bank of Dunbar, a small town near Connellsville Pennsylvania, suspends payment. Addison Clarke, national bank examiner, takes charge of the bank in the shutdown.
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Pensylvania Bank
Connellsville
First National Bank of Dunbar
Addison Clarke
National Bank Examiner
North Dakota House Defeats Hanging Penalty Bill
The North Dakota House votes 61 to 51 against a bill to restore capital punishment by hanging.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
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