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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
3
The secretary ordered patrols to mark lanes for the protection of large ships and other craft. The Birmingham will patrol daily to report ice locations and determine safe limits for Atlantic navigation.
Edward Williams of Scranton recalls testimony to the House judiciary committee in the Archbald commerce court probe denying prior statements and attempting to shift blame to coal dealer William P. Nelan for drafting a letter about selling the Katydid coal pile.
Congressman Humphrey of Washington denounces the Panama canal bill. He says no nation would grant foreign-flag ships same privileges as American vessels and that toll remission would aid shippers and Pacific coast people long burdened by railroad rates.
San Jose May 18 Jimmy Panoples a bootblack faces a travel budget of 600 dollars for a journey to Europe. He has earned the sum by shining shoes at a rate of 120000 shines, illustrating a remarkable work effort.
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