Roads Outline Prosperity Program in New York
A bulky document presented to Calvin Coolidge and the national transportation committee outlines a seven point plan for railroads. It urges amendments to loan guarantees, recapture provisions, regulation of commercial vehicles, withdrawal from inland barge operation, tax relief, and federal action on railroad consolidations and regulations to foster equal opportunity and competition with other transport modes. The document was presented by Alfred P. Thor for railroad executives.
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New York
Dec
Calvin Coolidge
National Transportation Committee
Coolidge
Pangoia Canal
Illinois Banks Tie Up 350 Million In Illinois
Illinois banking collapse leaves more than 350 million in purchasing power tied up in banks closed statewide through June. United Owners Association of Illinois reports deposits locked in 639 banks, signaling a major financial constraint.
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Illinois
Chicago
United Dupoalors’ Association of Illinois
Banka
An Old Friend in a new form
A well known rheumatism remedy, Prescription A-2841, is now offered in pill form alongside the liquid. The pills provide quicker, easier relief from rheumatic pains and neuritis, gout, and sciatica, with many users praising the convenient format and fast action.
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Andy
Classified Ad Message for San Antonio Newspaper
Public notice ad copy offers quick mass reach in San Antonio with high daily and Sunday circulation. Includes free TSA announcement option. Submit brief four or seven day display by calling the courteous adwriter to place your message today.
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San Antonio
TSA
Inventor's Mail Sack Detective Aims to Find Lost Letters
Grover Ridgeway engineers an “investigator” device for post offices to empty sacks completely. A metal hoop holds sacks while a switch fires a projectile to strike every corner, ensuring no fragment remains. Washington recommends the contraption for all post offices nationwide.
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Cnstrates
Grover C. Ridgeway
Grover GC. Ridgeway
Winder
F. G. Lucas
Lucas
Post- Chaslera
Ridgeway
West Office
Washington
Luens
Two Chinese Generals Reported Prisoners of Japanese
Dispatches from Tsitsihar report two Chinese generals captured in the far north of Manchuria and handed over to Japanese forces at the border. Russian authorities reportedly escorted the generals to Japanese control along the frontier.
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Tokio
Dee
Ma Chan Shan
Manchuia
Rengo
Tsitsihar
Manen Lans
Prince George Undergoes Minor Hand Operation
Prince George, today in London, underwent a minor procedure on the wig digger of his vibrating hand at a London nursing home to remove a tendency to muscle contraction. The operation was successful.
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Harrisburg
R. M. Hutchinson
Prince George
Tondon
Prince Groree
Vmgik
Lend
A. Tandency
Fragmentary note on Brer and a murtachto reunion
Dec 8 report from Oklahoma City references hope and memories of former members, mentioning John by Roddy who fed soon after and a plan for the day Cheer returns. The text is garbled but hints at a reunion or remembrance event and a past chorus or group.
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Oklahoma City
John
Roddy
Japan’s Manchurian Policy Threatens League Debate
Japan’s special counsel Yusuke Matsuoka warned Geneva observers that unfavourable moves against Japan’s Manchurian policy could force withdrawal from the League of Nations. He urged immediate vote on a Spain-led resolution and urged authors to withdraw. Observers noted potential consequences if the resolution proceeds, with calls for a conciliatory settlement.
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Geneva
Dee
Yusuke Matsuoka
Japan
Assembly of
It League of Nations
Matsuoka
Tablo
League
Spain
Trish Free State
Sweden
Czechoslovakia
Old Sores Soon Healed or Money Back
An old style sales blurb promises fast healing of persistent sores with Emerald Oil. It claims quick relief, soothing, and a money back guarantee, urging readers to try the product regardless of how long sores have persisted.
Fragmented health note mentions relief and remedy
A jumbled excerpt references headache relief and a possible remedy. It hints at a personal attempt to relieve pain using unspecified substances, noting mixed clarity and uncertainty about effectiveness. The garbled text lacks clear figures, dates, or proper nouns.
Unlikely action on Hoover veteran cuts shocks Washington
Democratic leaders in Washington expect the House Veterans Committee, led by Representative Rankin, to reject Hoover’s proposed cuts totaling about 127 million dollars a year to veterans’ benefits. The proposals were sent to the House Appropriations Committee, which may reduce funding, but leaders doubt any change will pass.
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Washington, D. C
House Veterans Committee
Hoover
House
Veterana Committee
Veterans Committee
Rankin
Democrat
Mississippi
SAPSCO to pay 187000 for rail street resurfacing plan
The San Antonio Public Service will spend 187000 to asphalt 441500 square yards of rail lines on 40.12 miles of paved streets. City Engineer T Ewig reported to Street Commissioner Steffler after surveying the traction system. Some streets need new bases, with extra costs to be borne by the traction company.
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San Antonio Public Service
T. Ewig
In & Teport
Paul E. Steffler
Bome
Rwig
Expectant Mother Faces Execution for Police Officer Slaying
Mrs. Bernice Ferjouson Roipes was convicted of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of a policeman who confronted her husband. She stated she expected a child within a month as she faced execution in the electric chair.
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York
Bernice Ferjouson Roipes
City council to approve recommendation on street railroad rights
The recommendation before the city council calls for the Public Service company to deed over specified right of ways. The engineer notes include tracts along the West End line between Russ and Ebendorf streets and another on the Collins Garden area near Palm Heights. Estimated expenses show $892,692 spent on paving streets where trolley lines run and $58,986 on bridges.
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Public Service Company
Oly
West End
Russ and
Ebendorf Streets
Gollins Garden Sheli Palm Heights
Traction Company
Chicago banker Harris wins breach suit dismissal
James S. Clark of Mount Kisco New York filed a 400000 breach suit against Norman W. Harris of Chicago, alleging corrupt transactions and a badger game tied to his wife. Judge John R. Caverly dismissed the case, ruling the claim contrary to public policy.
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Chicago
James S. Clark
Mourrt Kisco
Norman W. Harris
Harris Trust
Say~ings Bank
Clark
Harris
John R. Caverly
Dorothy Funk
Des Moines
Harcis
End Coughs and Colds with Creomulsion Claim
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote and additional healing elements aid throat and respiratory conditions and promises a money refund if not relieved after following directions.
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Cinpndine
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RADIO
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