Senate probes wire and cable system as policy aim
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee considers a resolution to study the wire and cable situation with an eye to future policy. Senator Kellogg argues for government role and extension of cables, including to Brazil and Argentina, to reduce British dependence. Senator Nellore aims to inform Congress on marine cables and telegraph lines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Kellogg
Minnesota
Nellore
Congress
Centrol
Europe
Brazil
Argentina
South America
Great Britain
Col Wilgus Returns From France Head Of Army Railroads
Col W J Wilgus who led the American railroad transportation corps in France since 1917 sailed home on the Espagne. He reports handling about 35 000 tons daily at armistice time and about 1 906 000 tons a month in dispatching troops and supplies from Paris and Tours.
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Associated Press
New York
Col. W. Wilgus
France
America
American Railroad Transportation Corps
Paris
Tours
Col. Wilgus
New Yorkentral Railroad
Hearings Continue on Meat Regulation Legislation
Hearings resumed in Washington with the House Interstate Commerce Committee examining proposed meat industry regulation. Chairman Colver of the Federal Trade Commission led continuing testimony and discussion on pending bills.
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Washington, D.C
Hearnes
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Colver
Federal Trade Commision
Betien Thea Bhalit
Inaugural Plans and State Funds Scrutiny Rise in Arizona
Arizona politics near the 1900 inauguration as Governor-elect Campbell faces scrutiny over the governor’s contingent fund and institutional funds. Rumors claim funds have been depleted or milked, prompting calls for investigations and potential board reforms. Democrats show interest in a strict review across state institutions.
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Obal
Puornin
Ms Wroving
Canitel
Pria
Teres
George W P. Trunt
Tom Campbell
Hunt
Loute
State Engineers of
Fee
Senate Chamber
Harris
Geen- Harrie
Eval
Dairy Commission
Washington Street
State Land Office
Assembly
Campbell
Hunt Quarters
Rome
State Capitol
Camonodel
People of
Arizona Oas
State House
Phoenix
Louie
Commission of State
Board of Control
Elevator Fire Wipes Parrish & Heinbecker Plant
Fire destroyed the 100000 bushel cleaning elevator at Parrish and Heinbecker in Fort William Ontario, with losses estimated at 250600. About 80000 bushels of wheat burned. political commentary follows on veto power and state governance rather than the incident specifics.
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Fort William
Ont
Parrish & Heinbecker
Rear Admiral Rodman Calls for Destruction of German Warships
Rear Admiral Rodman, who led the American fleet in the North Sea during the war, told the house naval affairs committee that all German capital ships should be surrendered to the allies and then destroyed as they are unnecessary and differ from Allied types, making maintenance a waste of money.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
House Naval Affairs Committee
Rodman
North Sea
Schedule Committee Drafts 140-Game MLB Season
In French Lick Indiana on January 5 members of the major leagues schedule committee drafted 140 game seasons for the National and American leagues. Opening date set for April 23 no public release of details until joint meeting in New York January 15.
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French Lick
Ind
New York
Gleason Accepts Chicago White Sox Manager Post
In Philadelphia on January 3 William Kid Gleason disclosed he accepted the Chicago White Sox managerial offer from Charles A. Comiskey. He plans a January 16 New York conference to learn details and promises a square deal for every player as he strives for a strong season.
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Philadelphia
William ‘‘Kid’ Gleason
Chicago White Sox
Charles A. Comiskey
New York
White Sox
National junior indoor track championship set for Feb 13
The 1919 National junior indoor track and field championship, under the A A U, will be held February 13 at the 13th Regiment Armory in Brooklyn, announced by Frederick W Rubien, chairman of the championship committee. The national senior indoor meet will follow on March 1 at the same armory.
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New York
The
Amateur Athletic Union
13Th Regiment Athletic Association of
Brooklyn
Frederick W. Rubein
Rubien
Baseball mogul back New York after war service
Lieut. Col. T. L. Huston half owner of the New York American League team arrived in New York today after 16 months in France with the 15th engineers. Huston, a Spanish-American War veteran, was among the first big league men to enlist.
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New York
T. l. Huston
France
15Th Regiment of Engineers
Huston
Giants pick up Earl Smith in deal with Rochester
The New York Giants acquire catcher Earl Smith from Rochester International in exchange for outfielders Joseph Withoit and or Kelly, first baseman Joe Ease, pitchers Waitehoit and John Ogden, plus cash. Smith was a top International League batter last season and recently discharged from the army.
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Giants
NEW York
New York National League Baseball Club
Rochester International Club
Earl Smith
Joseph Withoit
Or Kelly
Joe Ease
Waitehoit
John Ogden
Smith
Toney Case Goes to Jury in Draft Evading Trial
In Nashville on January 3, evidence concluded in the federal court trial of Fred Toney former baseball picker for Cincinnati and New York clubs charged with evading the selective draft law.
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Toney
Nashville
Tenn
Fred Toney
Cincinnati
New York
Will of Umpire Silk O Laughlin Left to Widow
Francis L. Silk O Laughlin an American League umpire died in Boston on December 28. He left his entire estate valued at 25 900 dollars to his widow. The will was filed today in Rochester New York.
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Rochester
N. Y
Francis L
Silk) O'Laughlin
Boston
S S S Drives Catarrh From Blood Says Swift Specific
An advertorial claims catarrh is an infection of the blood and promotes S S S as a permanent cure. It describes relief from throat mucus sores and bad breath, notes druggists carry S S S, and offers free medical advice from the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta.
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S & SS
Swift Specific Company
Swift Liboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Fragmented OCR Health Note Mentions Yellow Skin and Tongue Coating
The readable fragments describe symptoms such as yellow complexion and coated tongue with poor appetite. Mentions olive oil or olive related terms and a long timeline of 17 years. Specific names or locations are unclear in the damaged text.
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