Canal Tolls Debate Moves Through Washington April
W K Kavanaugh of St Louis, president of the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterway Association, urges against Panama Canal tolls on domestic commerce. He testifies before the Senate interoceanic canals committee, arguing tolls would raise prices and harm interior shipments from San Francisco to St Louis, citing a 1500+ ton barley and canned goods voyage. He praises the National Rivers and Harbors Congress for educational work on rivers and harbors policy.
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Washington
Congress
St. Louis
Senate Committee On
San Francisco
St Louis
Panama Canal
Colon
Panama Railroad
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley Transportation Company
Consignee
St Tonia
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi River
Sts Urributaries
Simon
Mississippi
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Zina
Arena Champions Bring World Class Equestrians to Stage
A tented circus pageant arrives May 3 featuring premier American equestrians and a global roster. The show promises expert riders, daring stunts, trained animals, and multi-ring spectacle unmatched in circus history.
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Hussars
Lancers
Arope
Arenic
Innova
Pepaonat
New Railway Mail Route Opened on Chesapeake and Ohio Line
Washington April 26 The Postoffice department established a railway mail route from Maban to Kageion on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad Fayette county with service to Fayette county and surrounding areas.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Maban
Kageion
Chesapeake and Ohio
Fayette County
Odd Fellows mark 93rd anniversary with sermon
Union Lodge No. 298 Independent Order of Odd Fellows observes the ninety third anniversary of Odd Fellowship with a Sunday night service. The Rev G H Snider of Gaston WI will preach a special sermon and there will be special music.
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Union Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Lost Croak
Odd Fellowship
G. H. Snider
Gaston, WI
Senate Cuts Crothers Pension From 460 To 50
Washington April 26 The Senate reduced the pension for James B Crothers of Parkersburg from 460 to 50 dollars a month after the House had approved the larger amount The action reflects a major cut in the veteran's benefits as lawmakers tighten spending.
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Washington
Senate
House
James B. Crothers
Parkersburg
Green Death Touted as Stain Free Insect Killer
An unclear ad-like fragment promotes Green Death as a stain free insect killer safe for pets and humans, but notes it caused harm and even death to roaches and fleas. The messy text mentions a Pint size can with a patented squirt top and a price.
Help Wanted Ad Published in Telegram
A brief notice indicates a help wanted advertisement appeared in a Telegram publication. The item notes interest in applicants and outlines a call for workers, with location and contact details likely included in the original text.
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York
He Telegram
State Board of Control Seeks Dormitory Construction Bids
The State Board of Control of West Virginia will open bids at noon on Tuesday April 30 1912 for furnishing and erecting a dormitory and completing related materials and services. Sealed bids must be delivered to the board office for consideration.
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West Virginia
Fragmentary OCR Note From West Virginia Notices
The readable portions indicate official notices from Wheeling and Charleston areas in West Virginia. References to offices and a sealed panel by a certified check hint at legal or administrative actions without clear details.
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