Plan to Save Millions Led by Dawes and Presidential Orders
Dawes seeks to save millions by centralized purchasing and overnight reforms. Aimed at halting surplus sales trading among departments and establishing regional purchasing zones, the plan targets eliminating hidden funds and cross selling losses. He argues current revolving funds waste public money and will push Congress to enact compulsory coordination.
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Dawes
Shipping Board
Congress
Treasury
Bureau
Senate tariff proposals on foreign ships spark debate
In Abington July 23 two tariff amendments were introduced to tax foreign vessels at six and twelve cents per ton, with an additional ad valorem levy. In Ohio on July 8 a report noted alligators ascending the lower Mississippi as a man described a close encounter with a big reptile near the Kanawa crossing, Maupin fended it off with swift strokes.
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Abshington
Senate
Jones
Amer
Pee
Ohio
Mason Maupin
Kanama
Maupin
Lieutenant Hirsch fails to certify altitude record attempt
A French viator named Lieutenant Hirsch claimed an altitude of 34768 feet but observers did not certify the attempt as official. The standing record remains 33113 feet set by Major R. W. Schroeder of the U.S. Army at Dayton, Ohio, about 18 months ago.
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Hirsch
Theorld
Ajor R. W. Schroeder
U.S. A
Dayton
Famine in Russia Reported Amid Refugee Crisis
The Sevastia recounts Soviet troops guarding starving refugees from the Volga region as hunger, rationed goods, and state control disrupt daily life. Troops spare marching crowds, while horses and later private animals are slaughtered for food. Rations favor workers, with scarce clothing, housing, and transport. The piece cites widespread deprivation, limited rights, and a loyal, yet unhappy populace, quoting Maxim Gorky on Russia’s perilous footing.
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Sevestia
Volga
Unhappy Russians, Says Dr Wovschin After Nine Months
New York July 28 Dr W A Wovschin diagnostician for the New York City health department reports from a nine month medical and sanitary survey of Soviet Russia. He finds no money no paydays no landlords and no strikes while workers are paid in calories and rations for food and clothing. He notes cities suffer most from hunger and mental chaos as governments change and railways fail while the state labors to run a vast government trust with Trotzky adopting American methods.
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New York City
DR. W. A. Wovschin
New York
Soviet Russia
Russia
Joint Distribution Committee
Kiev
Trotzky
He Bought Snakes They May Keep Em
New York July 28. Dr Howard A Kelly of Baltimore presented 15 Florida snakes to the Bronx Zoo. The collection is described as harmless and will be loaned back for scientific experiments.
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New York
Bronx
Howard A. Kelly
Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan Lectures Spark Speeding Stop
In Waukegan Illinois July 28 a speeding auto sparked talk when passenger Bryan claimed to be William Jennings Bryan en route to a Antioch lecture. The officer doubted the name but confirmed the speaker's identity after explanations. He later received a friendly handshake from a Zion City constable instead of a ticket.
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Waukegan, II
Waukegan
John Frazer
William Jennings Bryan
Antioch
Lir
Bryan
Zion City
Monte Carlo Starts Spark Gala at Port Commission Dock
A page one description tells of a lavish Monte Carlo celebration atop the terminal building with wives and families attending the musical Irene and supper at the Bungalow Inn. Port commission festivities extended late into the night as gamblers, many broke, witnessed a top tipper reward and outrageous money play with high denomination bills noted.
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Ivery
Irene
Bathing Girls as Dessert Highlight at Northwest Convention
The Northwest Merchants Convention at the Bell terminal roof garden drew over 1,000 attendees for a fashion show and dessert display. Dr. W. J. Hindley, Washington retailer education head and former Spokane mayor, gave a live wire presentation praising the merchants.
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Northwest Merchants’ Convention and
Bell Terminal
P. A. Oo
W. J. Hindley
Washington State Retailers’ Association
Spokane
Northwest
Wilwerting
Northwest Products Committee
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Sales Managers’ Association
Bell Street Terminal
Governor Len Small Goes Missing Amid Embezzlement Probes
Illinois Governor Len Small, indicted for embezzling state funds, vanished after visiting Chicago with political and legal advisors. He did not board his usual train to Kankakee, and his whereabout remained uncertain as his wife checked trains and friends suggested he might be in Kankakee or Springfield.
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Chicago
Len Small
Kankakee
Small
Shut-ins See The Wayfarer Pageant Amid Heartfelt Cheers
A large turnout of shut-ins from various facilities attended a Wayfarer pageant, many in wheelchairs or with mobility limits. Cripples and afflicted individuals, from a 91 year old woman to a 7 year old girl, shared moments of courage as they watched and recalled their own journeys toward healing.
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Children's Orthopedic Hospital
Loope
Jesus
Jerusalem
Wayfarer Draws 20000 at University Stadium
More than 20 000 attended the Wayfarer at the University of Washington Stadium on Wednesday night marking the largest audience since the production opened. The crowd filled nearly all seats as Darwin Meisnest praised the capacity turnout and weather. Cast members Robert Day and Mia Minnie McDowell Kingberg delivered strong performances with praised voices and dramatic touches. Additional roles were held by Lola Bell Sandall and other local performers, with solo numbers by Angeline Cook and Miss J B Lobbregt among others.
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Wayfarer
Uni
Ity
Washington Stadium
Great Arena
Darwin Meisnest
Robert Day
Mia
Minnie McDowell Kingberg
Lola Bell Sandall
Angel
Gray's Harbor
Cleveland Kleibauer
Julianne
Understanding
Nuth Wood
Columbia
Alberta Sanborn
Aberdeen
Wash
W. J
Fresh Fruits in Delectable Fountain Specials
The Fountain Lunch presents seasonal fruit desserts with ice cream. Cantaloupe a la mode costs 15c while a cantaloupe special with raspberries is 25c. Fresh peach ice cream and several fruit sundaes such as raspberry cherry and marshmallow varieties are offered with prices around 20 to 25 cents. Located at THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE.
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STORD
Unusual Values in Phonograph Accessories
Downstairs store advertises 96 record albums 10 inch at 75c each and 48 albums 12 inch at 1.10 each. Also 25,000 steel phonograph needles 6c a package and 200 bubble books 75c. Plus men and boys undergarments and women’s fashions with several price points and colors.
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Columbia Records
Wife and Daughter of Banker Released
Chicago dispatch reports authorities probing the financial affairs of other Michgan Avenue Trust officials beside missing president Warren C. Spurgin. Detectives received information from multiple sources that several directors knew of the bank's precarious condition before closure amid a $1,600,000 shortage. Mrs Spurgin and her daughter Vivian were released and reportedly cited Spurgin’s statements about aides looting the bank.
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue Trust Company
Warren C. Spurgin
Spurgin
Vivian
Green Hill Far Away and Open the Gates of the Temple
The fragment references works by Green Hill and Julia Putnam. It suggests a discussion or listing of titles titled Green Hill Far Away and Open the Gates of the Temple, likely in a literary or catalog context. No further verifiable details are present.
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Green Hill
Julia Putnam
Maple Leaf Post Plans Friday Veterans Night Event
Maple Leaf post members and Canadian and British veterans prepare a Friday night event at the stadium with an opening battle scene and march of nations. Gather at Washington statage University entrance at 7 15 p m sharp. uniforms required Monday. open meeting at Roosevelt Veterans hall 1616 Third Ave followed by a smoking concert for veterans.
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Maple Leaf Post
Post
Washington Statage
University
Roosevelt Veterans’ Hall
Third Ave
Plan Date of Arms Meeting by A L Bradford
President Harding and Secretary Hughes prepared to issue a formal call for the Washington disarmament and Pacific conference. Hughes expects an immediate agreement on the conference opening date. Harding hopes for November 11 Armistice Day as the start date.
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Washington
Harding
Hughes
Japan Accepts Washington Conference Invitation
Japan said it was happy to accept the American invitation to discuss Pacific and Far Eastern issues at the Washington conference. Tokyo added that agenda talks should occur before the conference opens and that the agenda should avoid questions affecting any one power or already accomplished facts. State Department officials welcomed Japan's acceptance and sought further details.
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Washington
Japan
State Department
Girl Faces Murder Inquiry in Los Angeles Court
In Los Angeles on July 28 Eric Mullicane faced trial for murder after a baby’s strangling in a trunk traced to a storage shipment from Miss Mullicane. Edith Lundberg had been found not guilty of murder in a prior related case.
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Los Angeles
Eric Mullicane
Edith Lundberg
Lunaberg
Miss Mullicane
Verge, Wilson
Wells
Angela Kaufman
Erie
Death of Ira E. McCreary at Hotel Altamount
Ira E. M'Creary aged 42 died at his residence in Hotel Altamount on Wednesday night. He had been employed by the Oregon and Washington Railroad for several years. The Home Undertaking Company is in charge of the body.
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Ira E. M'Creary
Hotel Altamount
Oregon, Washington Railroad
Home Undertaking Company
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Fragmentary text notes two qualifications affecting an agreement and agenda but provides no identifiable person, organization, or concrete event to anchor a factual summary. The excerpt lacks verifiable details necessary for a card.
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