Atlanta Architect Designs New Orleans Court House
P Thornton Marye of Atlanta won the design competition for a new one million dollar New Orleans court house, defeating fifteen competitors from Chicago St Louis Philadelphia and New York. Marye a Virginia graduate has also designed notable southern structures including Atlanta’s big modern passenger station and Mobile and Birmingham gas stations.
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Court House
New Orleans
P. Thornton Marye
Marye
University of Virginia
Mobile
Birmingham
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
New Orleans Court House
Marie Qhas Ibe
Army Officers Obtain Private Work In Government Shops
An Army inquiry across Washington and Manila examines private work for officers in shops under government control. It notes some furnishing repairs and copy work have occurred, but asserts no widespread abuse or favoritism. Most costs driven by officers, with small sums or isolated cases.
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Washington, D. C
Rome
Manila
Denver Elks Reunion to Draw Large crowds in July
Denver plans to host the Elks national reunion next July drawing up to 200000 visitors. City officials pledge to curb price increases by lodging houses and entertainment venues during the event and will revoke licenses for price gouging. Local advertisers promote decor and goods for travelers as part of the festivities.
Seizure of Bermudes Lake Sparks Venezuelan Asphalt War
A New York and Herald article outlines a seven year struggle over Bermudes Lake asphalt. It alleges Castro's government used courts and coercion to seize foreign company assets, detailing initial exploration permits in 1897 and a protracted campaign to despoil the Bermuda deposit, naming key Venezuelan figures and disputed land titles.
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Bermudes Co
Blackoail
Mst
Gustra Tocaid Tin
Castro
Mose
Ellen Terry on Stage Fifty Years in Spotlight
Ellen Terry marks fifty years on stage with a long career highlighted by revival plans of The Merry Wives of Windsor under Charles Kean and a royal festival week. A formal demonstration and celebratory event are planned, with a charity subscription drive and involvement from prominent dramatic and literary figures. A separate notice reports the sale of a former Washington house in Franklinsburg by mortgage foreclosure, purchased for $6000 by Albert French of New York.
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Charles Kean
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Vedrenne
Parker
Miss ‘Terry
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Franklin Thomneno
Pasanta
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Landquarsers
Frealinks
Bloomburg
Alanor
Shen Charles Bergan
Poesase County
Albert French
American Chemical Company of
New York
Helves
Elitir Feenchs House History and Midway Defense Secrets
Elitir Feenchs says his mother is a great great granddaughter of Colonel Garretay who built the house built in 1740. Washington occupied the house in 1786 and used it as a temporary official home. Naval and Army Navy boards were surprised to learn a detailed government defense plan for Midway Islands had been publicly disclosed. A survey was made to support fortification plans, contradicting secrecy. Saratoga Restaurant at 228 East Houston Street advertises late hours and dining with private rooms.
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Eltir
Feench
Garretay
Willian, Belcher
Paterson
Naval General Board
Washington, D.C
Naval Prempral Board
Army and Navy Board
Danmi
Midway Islands
Pilots raising fund to defend Van Schaick
New York April 14. In two months a thousand dollars has been raised to defend Captain Van Schaick master of the ill fated excursion steamer General Slocum. The case will come up in October and pilots nationwide are determined he shall have funds to fight a ten year sentence. An appeal for funds was sent to harbor pilots by the Grand Fines or Masters and Pilots association and returns are coming in rapidly. Captain Luther B Dow, president, is treasurer of the fund. Many believe Van Schaick was made scapegoat while those responsible for the disaster were shielded.
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New York
van Schaick
General Slocum
United States
Peery
Luther B. Dow
American Association of Masters
van Schaiele
van Schalck
Reichstag Appropriates Defense for German Southwest Africa
Special Leader Berlin April 14 The Reichstag voted funds for defense against natives in German Southwest Africa. A withdrawal of troops was deemed impossible by Colonel Von Peinling as the British frontier guards could not prevent crossings. Troops faced scarce provisions while fighting amid a costly colonial war, showing German resolve and serving as a war school for the army.
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Berlin
Pho Reichstag
Africa
Soclalistson
Ower
von Peimiing
Orange Mountains
Marenga
Orange River
Froner
Wara
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