Navy plans larger dirigible to replace Shenandoah
Washington reports a Navy program realigns defenses and expands air facilities including construction of a larger dirigible to replace the wrecked Shenandoah. The plan features reduced enlisted personnel from 85 000 to 82 000 and possible withdrawal of some ships while weighing station closures and cost cuts.
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Washington
Shenandoah
Navy
Naval Service
House
Lakehurst Naval Air Station
Los Angeles
Navy Department
Naval Aviation
Contai
Naval Committee
Wilbur
Department
Air-hip Development Corporation
Henry Ford
Pete Lee
Ruether Tate Bold Out for Increased Salary
Washington players Conre Goslin Dutch Ruether and Belanett Tate press salary talks with President Griffith of the Washington Senators over 1928 contracts. Ruether declines to sign, saying club figures differ from his worth. Tate remains unsigned seeking higher pay while Galloping Goose hints at a new wage stance.
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Washington
Conre” Goslin
Ruether
Belanett Tate
Griffith
Washington Senators
Auether
Brushlyn Badgers
Senator
Tate
Senators
Five Times Mayor New Orleans Dead
Martin Lehrman a 61 year old mayor of New Orleans died after an extended illness. Heart trouble listed as the cause. He served sixteen years across multiple terms and was defeated in a prior bid before returning to office last year. Born in New York City he moved to New Orleans as a child after becoming an orphan at twelve. Funeral arrangements called for a public service.
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New Orleans
Martin Lehrman
Nehrman
New York City
Craters and mountains on the nee named after famous allotments
The article notes craters and mountains on the nee bear names honoring famous allotments from the Part. The piece highlights the naming convention and lists several referenced geographical features and associated honorees.
Massive Conowingo Dam Plan Receives PSC Approval
The $52,000,000 Conowingo hydro electric project wins Pennsylvania approval with Maryland backing expected. The dam on the Harford County side will start near term, relocate Conowingo bridge and rail tracks, and create two towns of about 5,000 to house engineers and workers. Current will power Philadelphia with 300,000 hp initial capacity and potential expansion.
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Baltmore
Jan
AL P
Conowings
Public Service Commission
Pennsyienatia
Maryslan
Pennsylvania Commission
Harrisburg
J. Frank Harper
Maryland
Penmylvania
Philadelphia Electric Company
Susquehanna Electric Company
Harford County
Rivee
Philadelphia
Conowingo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Port Deposit
Harford
Cecil County
Army of Engineers
Harings
Public Service Commissions
Pennsylvania
Four new air liners join London to Continent route
Four new air liners enter service between London and the Continent. Each vessel carries 16 passengers and features special construction to reduce vibration. The report notes improved comfort for long flights, while an odd addendum mentions a beaver and a Lucy animal sleeping ten hours a day.
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London
Jan
Beaver
Lucy
Washington Senate probes Aleman Company inquiry
Reports from Washington detail a Senate Committee inquiry into the Aleman Company of America. The investigation follows a conference among President Mewhdee, Wellan, and Attorney General Sartrat at the Department of Justice.
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Washington
Mewhdee
Wellan
Sartrat
Department of Justice
Aleman Company of America
Senate
Snow Hill Forms Chamber of Commerce Affiliated with National Body
Snow Hill business leaders gathered in the Municipal Building and organized a chamber of commerce. The group plans to affiliate with the National Chamber of Commerce and back the DelMarva Virginia Eastern Shore Association, with By the bylaws created by William Gordy and committees on membership led by Mayor J. C Kyrd, Thomas M. Callins, and William Th Brice.
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Snow Hill
Chamber of Commerce
Snow Hall
National Chamber of Commerce and Sone
Del-Mar-Virginia Eastern Shore Association
William 0. Gordy
Flappers Act in Silent Red Grange Script
Fragmentary OCR notes describe flappers and Red Grange in a dated performance or scene. Jumbled phrases mention reserves, diets, and timing, with unclear names and actions. Details are incomplete or garbled.
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RED Grange
Hoover backs U S plan to dominate rubber supplies
Secretary Hoover approved new measures to boost U S rubber production in tropical areas such as the Philippines to reduce foreign control. Plans include a $10 million corporation to produce rubber at low prices and annual investments totaling about $19 million for planting and expanding American controlled sources. Hoover urged conservation and securing non foreign sources as key strategies.
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New York
Jan
A. P
Hoover
Philippines
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
United States
Chamber
The
Rubber Association of American
Librarian Dr Bernard Steiner Dies at Pratt Library
Dr Bernard C Steiner longtime head librarian of the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore died suddenly at his home after a long career at Johns Hopkins William College and Pratt Library. Born in Guilford Connecticut he earned a PhD and authored works on history and education leaving a widow and survivors.
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Baltimore
Bernard C. Steiner
Enoch Pratt
Steiner
Guilford
Conn
William College
Pratt Library
Fir. Steiner
Johns Hopkins Univer
War medals sold at low prices flood London shops
War medals flood London pawn shops as owners slash prices to clear stock. Buyers flock to snap up end of war pieces and investors seek bargains amid a flood of metal tokens and battlefield relics.
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Dinda
Dan
London
Record Fall Private Parachute Malfunctions During Descent
Private Stephen Boudreau, 21, fell 3500 feet from an airplane cockpit before his parachute opened. With 1000 feet remaining, the canopy failed to fully deploy, but the parachute finally opened and broke the fall. The impact was described as a world record in the event.
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Stephen Boudreau
Major League Nears Resin Rule Discuss Ion
At the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues annual convention in Avalon Santa Catarina Island California delegates debated a player limit, resin use by pitchers, and officers elections. The opening session allocated hours to committee selection and four player deals closed, including Ernie Kruger being sold by Cincinnati Nationals to Minneapolis in the American Association.
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Avalon
Santa Catarina Island
Calif
Dan
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Harry A. Williams
Pacific Coast League
John C. Toole
International League
Thomas J. Hickey
American Association
Ernie Kruger
Cincinnati Nationals
Minneapolis
Four Men Reunite After Two Decades at St Pauls
Keep a Trust reports four men met on the steps of St Pauls Cathedral to celebrate a vow made 20 years earlier. Two were killed in the war one has died and the fourth has disappeared leaving the reunion incomplete.
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London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Armistice Day Merci. Legion Fund Receives Donations
Impressed by Armistice Day services, the Begum of Rhopal sent a check for 5000 dollars to the American Legion appeal fund. The line mentions five granddaughters who helped by placing poppies at the front.
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Lomson
Jan
Begum
Rhopal
Botaeh Legion
Ferous
Protection scheme debate reshapes cartoon era Chamber action
Jan 12 report notes the Chamber approves a bill aimed at punishing violators for defaming the nation abroad and meddling with government interests through pv tial interpellations.
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Sheme
Viering Petaohal Interpale
Naval Excerpts Open Roby Inspects Motion Pictures
The article recounts U.S. sailors and officials examining moving pictures shown aboard a vessel. It mentions Toomer of Tepe, Sgt Bowk, and references debates over film content and censorship. Officials discuss the era’s art and political implications with remarks on national security and cultural influence.
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NAVAL
U.S
Explosion Buries Miners as Main Shaft Wrecks
A blast at the Degan McConnell mine near Wilburton Oklahoma entombed about 105 workers. Rescue teams from neighboring mines, gas helmets in use, attempt to reach survivors through an open air shaft while a temporary hospital is set up and doctors stand by.
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Wilburton
Okla
Degan-McConnell
B. Mynal
United States Bureaus of Mines
McAlister
Wilburton Valley
Hartshorne
McAllister
Red Croak
A. F P. Thompwn
Dewnan Mctionnel ‘Company
Army officer Aikin freed on bond in Monterey burglary case
Monterey Calif Jan 13 AP Lent Clarence Aikin US Army officer held to superior court on charge of attempting to burgle a theatre safe the night of January 3. Bond set at four dollars after testimony by Charles Barnes who is charged as accomplice in the attempted robbery. Aikin and Barnes were arrested after a burglar’s test was found in the theatre office and they were found hiding behind a door of the building.
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Monterey
Calif
Clarence Airkin
Mosterrs
Aikin
Charkes Barnes
Barnes
Berglar
Barc
Akin
Haling
Unclear OCR fragment on presidential race results
Fragmentary text references election day activities and tree crew, mentions a list of individuals and alleged campaign actions, but content is garbled and unreadable for specifics. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are extractable from the readable portions.
Fragmentary OCR News Snippet Teases Regional Events
Readable fragments reference January dates and regional happenings including institutions and names. The text is incomplete but implies community notes and local notices tied to the era and area. Named entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Legion
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Peeter Tees
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