Adamson Dies Former Congressman From Georgia
Former Representative William Charles Adamson of Georgia died last night in Presbyterian hospital of pneumonia at 74, after eleven days ill. A judge of the United States customs court appointed by Wilson in 1917, he drafted the eight hour railroad law and helped pass Panama canal legislation, railroad valuation, and the Interstate Commerce Commission act. He guided the soldiers and sailors quarantine bill to enactment and drafted the current public health quarantine system law. Funeral services will be at Carrollton, Georgia, Sunday.
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New York
William Charles Adamson
Georgia
Adamson
Presbyterian Hospital
United States Customs Court
Wilson
Congress
Skaters urged to protect pond equipment in Elyria plea
C. C. Stolzenburg of the city council skating pond committee appeals to skaters to avoid damaging property at the Elyria ponds. He cites destruction at the voting booths near Jefferson and Mc— urging care to spare equipment and keep facilities usable for all skaters.
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Elyria
C. C. Stolzenburg
Jefferson and
Kinley School Ponds Get Visitor Support and Care Plan
Stolzenburg reports Kinley school ponds are in good condition after an inspection tour by Stolzenburg Frank Wilford and Dr. A R Agato. Voting booths with stores are placed at the ponds to allow skaters a warm place to vote and encourage boys to help care for the property.
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Kinley School
Stolzenburg
Frank Wilford
A. R. Agato
Arrest Four In Alleged Booze Ring in Columbus
Four men were arrested in Columbus today amid an operation of an alleged Columbus Buffalo liquor ring. Clifford Miller delivery supervisor for the American Railway Express Company Isaac Schwed Buffalo Joseph Link Columbus truck driver and Carl Weisenbach listed with addresses were named in indictments with further arrests expected. The ring shipped liquor from Buffalo to Columbus under fictitious bills of lading and the liquor was sold in downtown hotels, federal officers said.
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Columbus, O
Buffalo
Proposal to adopt a 13 month calendar for reform
Washington reports backers led by George Eastman of Kodak urged setting up an international conference to consider a 13 month year with Sol as a new month. Leap Year adds Leap Day, and an unnamed extra day would be inserted between the 13th month and year start. the proposal seeks uniform month lengths for business and government.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
George Eastman
Rochester N.Y
Kodak
Foreign Affairs Committee
Warsaw seed up turning to Russia for investment
American interest for capital investments is turning from Poland towards Soviet Russia, says Gazeta Warszawska in a pessimistic note on Polish American financial ties. It cites Charles Dewey’s Moscow trip and notes Polish government hopes for a favorable reaction to strained trade. Opposing circles argue Americans prefer Russia for faster returns as Polish prospects disappoint. If Russia gains American credits, funding of prewar debts to the United States could follow.
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Warsaw
Poland
Soviet
Russia
Warszawska
Charles Dewey
Moscow
Gazeta Warszawska
Soviet Russia
United States
Americans Hunger for More Figures in Census Era
Washington reports a push to expand statistics as the nation remains intensely curious about its population and resources. The Census Bureau, operating within the Commerce Department, published nearly 3,090,009 items last year as cities and individuals alike drive demand for data to guide economic life.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Omaha
Neb
Department of Commerce
Special Steaks and Sides Offered Daily
A local menu advertises special steaks accompanied by baked potatoes fresh vegetables and delicious pastries. The note highlights hearty dinner options for visitors and residents seeking robust, homestyle meals.
Census Bureau expands data use in business and society
The census is increasingly guiding legislation on sanitation immigration and industry. In 1929 the bureau collected data from about 5.5 million individuals and firms with punch cards processing 152 million items. Efforts aim to reduce questions for 1930 while improving accuracy and promptness. A recent manufacturers census covered 324,000 establishments with 85 percent returning schedules and 150 chambers aiding.
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Census Bureau
Eigners
Mali
Birth Rate Record Achieved in Italian Township
A small Italian township of 11 605 inhabitants reports a record birth rate with diverse family sizes. One family has a high number of children, several have mid teens, and many families show double figures in offspring, reflecting a period of population growth.
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Maga
Italy
Mussolinri
Population shifts and family counts in Barga area
The report lists family sizes with totals: thirty-five families have 11 each, seventy-three have ten, eighty-eight have nine, 107 have eight, and 169 couples have seven children. Barga’s population rose by 1 417 in the past year.
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Barga
New Oldest Citizen Receives Town Cane in Weatherly
Weatherly reports Lewis Young age 85 holds the town cane as the borough’s oldest resident. The cane passed from the late J. F. Kressley, who died recently, to Young in a formal ceremony presented by Burgess A. H. Wertman. The custom began years ago and now enters its seventh ownership.
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Weatherly
Lewis Young
J. F. Kressley
Young
Burgess A. H. Wertman
Walla Walla mayor seeks compensation over deafening whistle
Mayor NcCroskey of Walla Walla received a letter from former mayor Tausick requesting compensation after being deafened in 1910 by a fire whistle blown by W. H. Whitaker. The note recalls earlier William and Mary alumni and Jefferson era figures.
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Walla Walla
NcCroskey
Tausick
W. H. Whitaker
From now to March open Aus guration talk season
Open Aus guration talk season runs from now through March inviting participants to share views on regional planning, policy ideas, and community concerns. Organizers emphasize inclusive forums and accessibility for residents, with scheduled meetings and comment periods.
Cleveland Ros enblums Play At Elyriani Gym
The Cleveland Ros enblums scheduled a basketball game Monday at Elyriani gym at 7 p m against the O Donnell s Elyrians.
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Cleveland Rosenblum
Elyriani Gym
O’donnell
Elyrians
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