Grand Central Terminal to Open as World’s Largest Rail Hub
New York December 18 Grand Central Terminal nearing completion will replace the old station with a 79 acre complex including offices, hotels and a superb depot. The structure rises 105 feet above ground, with seven underground levels supporting 70 acres of tracks and 70,000 passengers per hour. the design separates express and suburban services with vast waiting rooms and integrated transit connections.
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New York
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central
New York Central and
Hudson River
Lexington Avenue
Forty- Second Street
Grand Central Palace
Forty-Second Street
Vanderbilt Avenue
Depew Place
Pasgonwera
Otter Street Railway
Gatun Dam Spillway Beacon Brightens Gatun Lake Route
A new spillway at Gatun Dam and a large light are described as guiding mariners through Gatun Lake. Water will power the locks, with the power plant under construction. The lighthouse will be placed between Gatun lock chambers as a beacon for vessels passing through the lake.
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Gatun Dam
Gatun Lake
Gatun Locke
Wilt Wervie
The Age of Women and a Bachelor’s View in 19th Century Satire
A satirical discussion from Popular Magazine contrasts Smith’s shift after marriage from viewing women as inferior to praising his wife and voting for women. A New York scene shows Stevens, a bachelor, doubting women’s era while Smith proclaims women noble, amid witty banter about gender and age.
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Benedict
Smith
Stevens
Lippincotts
GOETHALS LOOKS TO RETIRE AS CONSULTING ENGINEER
Washington reports Colonel George W Goethals builder of the Panama Canal would prefer retirement with the right to practice as a consulting engineer over a major general promotion and chief of engineers. President Taft recommended promotion and Congress has bills under consideration, but friends say the retiring plan appeals most to Goethals.
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Washington
George W. Goethala
Panama Canal
Taft
Congress
Goethals
Bixbey
Thia
Wington
Newark Poultry Show Promises Record Exhibit in 1913
Newark Poultry Association gears for tenth annual exhibit at Brendan Hall Bren dan Jan 7 to 9 1913 with judges Ben Myers Crawfordsville Indiana and Henry M Clove Newark. Show aims to eclipse prior events and attract exhibitors from the region.
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Newark
Newark Poultry Association
Brendan Hall
Ben Myers
Crawfordsville
Ind
Henry M. Clove
Meyer Signs Contract For Pennsylvania Warship
Secretary of the Navy Meyer signed contracts plans and specs for the battleship Pennsylvania the largest warship yet built for the United States or any navy bidders will receive plans by December 20 a vessel over 608 feet long 97 feet beam 28 feet 10 inches draft 31 400 tons displacement armed with 12 inch guns oil burning boilers armor excluded the cost must not exceed 7 425 000
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Leahington
Meyer
Pennsylvania
United States
Shells and Sages of a Civil War Hero
Major Merrill of Lawrence recalled a wartime stunt at Malvern Hill. While carrying a ton and a half of loose powder in an open wagon, a shell burst among the powder and burned through a bunker before he quenched the fire. The tale, told at a G A R encampment, drew laughs for its improbable odds and bravado.
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Merrill
Lawrence
Kansae City
Hatentug
Massachusetts
Malvern Hill
Boston Herald
Nut Growers Convention Opens in Lancaster
Lancaster Pa Dec 18 the third annual convention of the Northern Nut Growers Association opened with members from more than a dozen states attending. The two day session will cover profitable varieties propagation and care and even humorous topics related to nut growing.
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Lancaster
Northern Nut Growers’ Association
Feasting Him In Hotel Incident Involving William Faversham
Actor William Maversham complained at a hotel luncheon where a male visitor stood with his back to the table facing away and warming himself while Faversham ate. He rang the bell and asked Walter to turn the gentleman around, believing he was staring at his meal.
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William Maversham
Faversham
Nellie McMadden Visits Columbia Wednesday Morning
Nellie McMadden traveled to Columbia on Wednesday morning to spend the day, staying for planned activities and engagements in the city. Her visit highlights a brief civic or social outing with local associations and hosts.
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Mies
Nellie McMadden
Columbia
Miss Rosalie Jones Marches from New York to Albany
Miss Rosalie Jones leads a march from New York toward Albany to advocate suffrage. The route and dates align with the General Federation of Suffragists activity highlighting women’s voting rights campaign.
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New York
Albany
The Boudoir Surprise in a New York Lady's Room
An uptown New York boudoir features dull gold and green decor with a long French mirror and a hidden automatic elevator that slides open a doorway. Yellow roses and gilded chairs accent the space as visitors witness the concealed passage activated from below to reveal the room.
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New York
Ludwig
Bavaria
Uptown
New York Tribune
Local residents parade through Mt Vernon and nearby towns
Mr A B Jones traveled to Akron on business and Hon R Gatehall visited Danville. Carl Cowdery from Oberlin planned a visit with his uncle Zeno Taylor. County Surveyor Arthur Wolfe went to Centerbury. B Stillwell traveled to Marengo due to his mother’s illness. Dr B L Porter Miss Kintierine Sapp and Mrs J C Hall visited Mt Vernon from Dameville. Lydia Ditwiller returned from Mt Vernon hospital after a professional visit in Danville. Aaron Channel came home to Homer after Mt Vernon hospital surgery.
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A. B. Jones
Akron
R. Gatehall
Danville
Carl Cowdery
Oberlin
Ohio
Zeno Taylor
Arthur Wolfe
Centerbury
B. Stillwell
Marengo
F. M. Stillwell
B. L. Porter
Kintiererine Sapp
J. C. Hall
Dameville
Mt Vernem
Lydia Ditwiller
Mt. Verson Hospital
Aaron Channel
Homer
Mt. Vernon Hospital
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