Northrop Air winged plane and British oil debate in 1920s
A fragmented 1920s column discusses aviation, British energy rivals, and American industry. It highlights Northrop Aircraft’s wing design reducing wind resistance, and notes figures like Ogden Mills and Ogden L. Mills. The piece reflects U.S. prosperity claims and industrial comparisons amid political debate.
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Northrop Air Corporation
United Aircraft
Northrop Airwing
Abinerkineert
A and B Decide On City's Noise
CHECAUO Feb 11. The health department announced its finding on two men known as A and B. They identified the noisiest downtown spot on Wells Street near the loop between Medicom and Monroe streets. Elevated trains streetcars and teams blamed for the noise.
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Checauo
Department of Health
la Meter Kenny
Tucker
Wells Street
Medicm
Monroe Atreats
Atreetcath
Confirmation fight stalls Hughes by Taft health query
Washington February 11 The Senate delayed confirming Charles Evans Hughes as chief justice while Senator Burton Doherty and Senator Norris pressed for a medical inquiry into former President Taft's fitness to resume the bench. Taft’s health prompted discussion of a real fight to seat Hughes if recovery allows. Meanwhile the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Hughes by a slim margin amid arguments over health and political influence. The Mexican NationalRailways contracted with Pullman Car Mfg for 3.25 million dollars of rolling stock.
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Washington, D. C
Charles Evane Hughes
United States
Senate
Cole Hicnde
Sou Garaling
Tato Vam
Howard Taft
Bleste
Hughes
Taft
Supreme Court
Keone
Lugbee
Aft
Alowse
Beaca
Ituft
Francis R. Magner
Tolv
Hagner
Hat Tait
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Henry L. Daterty
Aca Lawytr
Norris
Doherty
Bie
Thayate
Norrie
Widening of East Houston Favored by Local Board
A San Antonio business group backed widening East Houston Street to Randolph Field with a Bond issue of about 750,000 dollars. Mayor G M Chambers promised inclusion of 250,000 for road work if the bond passed, but opposition remained. Majority urged community support for the army impact and urban improvements.
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Luseday Morning Seas
G M. Chambers
Randolph Field
Chambers
Houston
Chambera
San Antonio el Zeng
ATL
A. B. Weakley
Charles Dittmar
Weakley
William E. Huter
Paul T. Stettler
Stettler
East Houston Street
Perry $. Robertson
Houston Street
Seguin Road
Southern Pacific
William BE. Turner
Turner Roofing Company
Steffler
Alpo
W_ lay
Alarzo Aléza
Judge Overrules Motion in Pete McKezzle Sanity Case
Judge McCrory on Tuesday overruled a defense motion to set aside an affidavit on Pete McKezzle. A sanity trial is tentatively set for March 17 as prosecutors requested, with Pete to be moved from jail to the state capital for examinations.
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1. W. McCrors
Jota M
Pete
Greonll
Dale
Lamar Seelisson
McCrory
Peto
Dalelas County
Besar Courty Iail
A. S. Weel
Atocen
Ext
Antonio
St. Patrick's
Californian Seen as Dry Law Chief
SAN FRANCISCO reports that Ofteds Ip, a prominent California politician and a powerful figure in federal affairs, is slated to become national director of prohibition enforcement when the role shifts from the treasury to the department of justice. The appointment would place a key state figure at the helm of nationwide enforcement.
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San Francisco
Treasury
Department of Justice
California
Seven Firemen Hurt in City Truck Collision
Seven firemen were injured when two fire trucks collided at Twelfth and Baltimore in the downtown business district while rushing to a false alarm. The mishap occurred early today as both engines were en route to the call.
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Kansas City
Twelfth
Baltimore
Baltimore Doctor Dies of Parrot Fever
Baltimore February 11 De. William Stokes of the bureau of bacteriology died last night from psittacosis or parrot fever contracted while attempting to leave others and prevent its spread.
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Baltimore
U—De
William Stokes
Slander of Il Duce in Italy Sparks Unrest
Leghorn, Italy, February 11. A legal case arises over alleged slander of Il Duce as a French criminal named Elie Berigi, age 20, and another man aged 18 related to a jail term of six months. A $50 theft is cited in the report, with unclear details.
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Il Duce
Italy
Leghorn
Suerolind
Tenin
Elie Berigi
Temperatures and forecast for Texas regions
Weather summary indicates warmer conditions in most areas with clouds and a few showers. Tuesday and Wednesday show partial sunshine in the south with colder air in the north. Winds become southeasterly moderate to fresh, with flying conditions: generally good in southern regions and reduced visibility in northern zones.
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East Troas
Weal Texma
Cloudy Weather Forecast Delays Hold In San Antonio
San Antonio residents face cloudy conditions with slight temperature rise through Wednesday. Meteorologist forecasts rain for East Texas Tuesday night into Wednesday, while West Texas remains dry. Low Tuesday night expected around 58 degrees as southerly winds continue.
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San Antonio
J. A. Tarboe
Jarbac
East Texas
West Texas
New York Marts Close Wednesday Observing Lincoln Birthday
In observance of Lincoln birthday, banks, clearing houses, security exchanges and commodity exchanges will close tomorrow. The New York stock exchange, New York curb exchange, cotton exchange, produce exchange and many whale houses will be closed, along with the New York clearing house and all banking institutions in the financial district.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
New York Curb Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Produce Exchange
Alea
New York Clearing House
$15,000,000 Dry Fund Approved for Prohibition Efforts
In Washington on February 11 the general appropriation committee reported the annual supply measure for the Treasury and Post Office departments without changing the $15,000,000 appropriation for the prohibition program.
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Washington, D.C
Genale Appropriationa
Treasury
Post Office
Woman Pleads Guilty in Slaying Case at Muskegon
Foret by Weaver pleaded guilty to the distinct slaying of Mrs Glade Erhardt, as he was arraigned today before Judge John Vanderwart in circuit court in Muskegon Michigan. The defendant faced the charge and admitted involvement in the fatal shooting of the woman, with the court scheduling subsequent proceedings.
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Austin
Thomas B. Love
Love
Ib Srisdraning Hoe Tee Meese
Courin
Courts of Civic Appeals
Supreme Court
Victa
Beguio
Deberry
Demorraliz
Itelf
Smith
Muskegon
Mieh
Bin
Awenthowrd
Glade Erhardt
John Vanderwart
Chenit Court
Girl Sets New Record For Weeping At Attleboro
In Attleboro Massachusetts a young girl began crying when her mother left to visit relatives and reportedly cried for hours. Dr. B.E. White diagnosed a diaphragmatic spasm and gave ether to ease the patient, ending the sustained tears after a lengthy episode.
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Attleboro
German steamer Muegchen burns and sinks in New York
The North German Lloyd liner Muegchen burned and sank at her Hudson pier shortly after docking from Bremen. Four explosions rocked the ship as firemen battled the blaze. Cabin stewardess Mrs Josephine Gehrke, 50, was knocked down and lightly injured by the final blast.
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New York
Hudson River
Bremen
Siteline
Josephine Gehrke
Woman Blinded by Bootleg Liquor at Mock Island Hotel
In Rock Island a woman aged 10, Mrs Bernice Nelson Newins, lost her eyesight after drinking at a Mock Island hotel party. Four men and another woman were arrested. Police blamed poisonous liquor and investigate where it was purchased. Search warrants issued for raids on illegal liquor dens near the hotel.
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Rock Island
Mra
Bernice Nelson Newins
Mock Island
Marguerite Foster Advisors Elect Officers at Hiackenridge High
Bonnean Foster was named president of the Marguerite Foster advisory at Hiackenridge High School. Other officers elected include Irani Haeker as vice president, Mary Davenyport and Melya Barnes as secretaries, David Younger as treasurer, and Frances Huge as school newspaper official.
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Honman Eester
Marguerite Foster
Hiackenridge High School
Irani Haeker
Mary Davenyport
Melya Barnes
David Younger
Frances Huge
School Advisory Elects Officers at Brackenridge High
The Brackenridge High School advisory group elected officers led by vice president Leroy Bebrena. Other officers chosen include Laura Bongemalion as secretary Harald Reeder as sergeant at arms Rose Mazeraky as treasurer and Philip McGuire as reporter.
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Lucille B. Barron
Brackenridge High Sentiond
Leroy Bebrena
Laura Bongemalion
Harald Reeder
Rose Mazeraky
C&shier
Philip McGuire
Tilden Opens Southern France Title Run in Nice
American tennis champion Bill Tilden began his Southern France championship campaign in Nice on February 11 by defeating an opponent 4 1 41 62 in straight sets. The match marks the start of his tour for the French title as he faces La an in OO, B41, 62.
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Bill Tilden
Nice
France
Laan
Jim Tully Floors Jack Gilbert In Hollywood Quarrel
John Gilbert charged across a Hollywood cafe and clashed with writer Jim Tully who acknowledged defending himself after being provoked. Mrs Ino Claire Gilbert accompanied him as witnesses recalled the chaotic scene with overturned tables and chairs before the actor departed with his wife.
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Los Angeles
John Gilbert
Jim Tully
Hollywood
Gilbert
Ino Claire
Nelroas
Telm
Tully
Maya Cruze
James Cruze
Nicholas Kelly
Miss Claire
Sid Grauman
Feore Exo
Jack Gilbert
Rolons to Study Fruit Fly Work
Authorization by the house permits members of its appropriation committee to travel to Florida and investigate waste in federal funds spent on the Mediterranean fruit fly control program.
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Ephrem
Washington, BD. C
House
Florida
Anniversary noted in Church State treaty dispute
Vatican City marks the first anniversary of the heavy dispute over historic Leteren treaties between the Holy See and the Italian government. The lingering controversy continues to shape relations as officials reflect on the longstanding tensions and seek resolution.
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Church
State
Vatican City
Holy See
Treasury Plans to Borrow Money
Treasury officials announced plans to borrow funds through Treasury bills in the coming period. The announcement notes anticipated borrowing amounts and timing, with details to be released by the appropriate financial authorities.
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Treasury
Wastiington
T. C
Mellon
City Enjoined Over Astoria Property in San Antonio
The city of San Antonio and agents are enjoined from entering or asserting control over P. A. Astoria’s West Travis and Cammon Street property. Judge Peed Stevens granted a temporary injunction in the Seventy-third district. Astoria filed protests claiming condemnation damages of at least $20,000 after a $7,500 assessed value and says tenants were evicted before a hearing.
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City of
San Antonio
P. A. Astoria
West Travis
Cammon
Sny Way
Peed Stevens
Seventy-third
Denee Toeadtay
Astoriy
Congressman Creston Named in Bulletin Story
The bulletin alleges Representative Creston a Republican from Michigan is a political friend of Moutens Power Co and aiding them to seize the Flathead power site in a National Popular Government publication.
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Washington, D.C
Creston
Republican
Michigan
Moutens Power Company
Flathead
Govveriaent Fengue
Plains Baptists Open Conference in Plainview Texas
Plains Baptists opened a three day conference in Plainview Texas with about one hundred cantory and laymen in attendance. Attendance wanes in the afternoon for the program marking the new gymnasium at Wesleod Baptist college.
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Plainview
Texas
Vansthandle Baptista
Wesleod Baptist Collage
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