Roosevelt era canal dream for New Jersey route
Arthur Brisbane reports on a Roosevelt era proposal to lease the Raritan Canal to Pennsylvania Railroad for 89 years to build a New Jersey canal across the state. The plan would shorten the New York Philadelphia water route, boost wartime economy, and create lasting national monuments. Mentioned is Russia’s Arctic canal work and defense topics, plus commentary on military modernization and global events.
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General Alwsbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Say
Klute
New Jersey
Raritan Canal
Roosevelt
Cary
New York
Philadelphia
New Jersey Seaboard
New England
Florida
F. D Roosevelt
Russia
Arctic Sea
Europe
Norway
Sweden
Charmlon von Wiegand
Arctic
Uncle Gam
Wheat and Cotton Jump on Market News Amid City Protests
Chicago and New Orleans markets surged as wheat climbed to new cash and option highs amid reports of tight supply and drought relief in corn. Cotton advanced above two year highs on optimism over acreage and rallying demand, with Plains and Louisiana activity boosting prices. A Lithuanian airmen crash near Soldin, Germany, killed two travelers en route to Kaunas, as rescue and police investigated the wreck and weather conditions.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Fort Worth
Fly
New Orleans
Colton
Alri
Texas
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Soldin
Brandenburg
Germany
Stephen Darius
Stanley T. Ghena
Nadie
New York
Sly
Kaunas
Lithwania
Gief
Floyd Bennett Field
Jack
Therrash
Myers
Great Meleh
Paey
Danzig
Actng
International
Kansas
Solnix
Berlinglien
Boldin
Broah
Prasanus
Laslal
Basleen
Bandits Slain in Third Holdup of Chicago Saloon
Chicago, July 17. In George Cape dona’s saloon a third holdup ended with two bandits dead and a third fleeing. Peter the bartender stood ready behind a partition as three gunmen entered with shotguns and revolvers, triggering a deadly exchange. Police pursued the surviving suspect.
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Chicago
George Capedona
Peter
Gartender
Sandilz
Sim
American Dollar Quiet on London Paris Exchanges
The American dollar showed little change in London and Paris dealings on July 17. In London it closed around 4.79 to the pound after trading near 4.80, while Paris opened at 17 82 francs per dollar, easing from Thursday’s 39 75 francs, as markets remained quiet after holidays.
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London
Paris
Balbo Accepts Bid to Visit Roosevelt in White House
General Balbo accepts invitation to visit President Roosevelt in Washington, with a Chicago stop and plans for a return to Italy by air. His Italian pilots prepare for the second phase of the Atlantic flight, resting before the Wednesday departure via New York.
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Chicago
Itala Halbo
Ley
Italy
Ian
Qlovetello
Balba
New York
Azores Islands
Edward 9. Kelly
City Wall
Lour
Balbo
Bilbo
Giuseppe Castruccia
Binemla
Azores
Roosevelt Suffering Mild Cold In White House Walkabout
President Roosevelt contracted a slight cold while touring parts of Washington. He remained at the White House today, resuming daily duties after a brief rest period.
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Roosevelt
Washington
D. C
White House
Suth Bashiris
Walt
Benedit
May
Drinling Rein
Ruy Asiorlomn
Panama Tariff Sets 25 Cent Beer Duty
Panama City reports an immediately effective duty of 25 cents per bottle on American beer announced by the Panama government today. The action reflects trade policy moves as Panama adjusts tariff rates affecting imported beer.
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Panama
Panama City
U's
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday with low temperatures near 15 degrees and highs around 70s Tuesday. Light to moderate southerly winds, followed by easterly and variable winds. Mostly clear conditions expected in West Texas with moderating temperatures Monday night into Tuesday.
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San Antonio
Len
San Antoni
Weather Bureau
Weether
J. H. Jaboe
Gulf Sanst
San Antonia
Guneay
Austin
Suniday
Mit
Monany
Texas
Texna
Industrial recovery group proposes four hour week and wage hike
Washington D C code submitted by the industrial recovery association of cloth and manufactu rers calls for a four hour work week and a 20 percent wage increase. It would allow employers to choose their own representatives and bar coercion by unions. The draft includes a 20 percent minimum raise for piecework earnings and sets a 36 cent per hour baseline.
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Gary
Nunery
Iny
Gue
Mony
Washington, D.C
Industrial Recovery Association of Cloth- In
coreAin
Laraigh
Albo
Sarahins
Tosa
Unclear Mercury Weather Note From Parana Brazil
Fragmentary OCR item reports temperatures and a date in Parana Brazil with scattered names and terms, but most details are garbled. The readable bits indicate a dated weather or temperature report possibly referencing Rio de Janeiro and July, but substantial content is missing to form a coherent news item.
Distillers Plan Rye Outlet Operation
Washington based report notes officials consider forming a rye outlet. Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports production practices and distillery activities involving rye. The piece cites government and industry context, reflecting regulatory and economic angles.
5000 Strike For 26 Percent Hike In North Carolina Plant
A fragmented notice reports workers at a Wellman plant in North Carolina planning a strike over a 26 percent wage increase. The event centers on a meeting at the plant as officials address the situation and potential approvals for the pay hike.
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Thigh Point
Wife Kills Self in Ontario Home Fire
In Windsow, Ontario, 46 year old Anne Breokiwuks set her clothing ablaze with kerosene after kissing her husband goodbye. She died shortly after, while three of her five children escaped unharmed. The incident left two children unaccounted for as authorities investigated.
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Windsoh
Ont
Insy
Anne Breokiwuks
Sorions
Poona Tremor Triggers Flight From City Centers
Tremor in Poona, India sent residents rushing into open spaces for hours. Fire department and local authorities reported damage and advised people to stay outdoors while aftershocks continued.
Apartments and room rentals listed with monthly and weekly rates
Classified ad fragment shows multiple apartment and room rental offers with monthly and weekly prices. Listings include addresses and terse contact cues. Details are garbled but indicate present tenants seek space at various locales and prices.
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