Meyer Plan Faces Opposition From Bureau System
Secretary Meyer’s proposed reorganization of the Navy, backed by Senator Beveridge and Secretary Chandler, aims to curb the Bureau of Navigation’s power. Chandler praised the plan, while Newberry declined to comment, and Beveridge voiced strong approval though unresolved details remain. The shift would place Navy personnel and material under direct secretary control, reducing bureau chiefs’ authority.
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Arthur
Newberry Daclinea
Beveridge
Willam E.i Chandler
Navy
Rom
New Hampshire
Meyer
Ut Nia
Ausn
Chlote Bureau of Navigation
Rh Naiy
Chandler
Navy Arment
Au of
Bureau
Nav Ee
Bealng
Lander
Navy Yards
Secretary of the Navy
Gireaus
Newberry
Savi
Crest
Rome
Bescriige
Indiana
Washington
Teorganis
The
Cretary
Chasing the Butterfly Smithsonian Lepidoptera Collector Travels
Smithsonian Lepidoptera collector Willan Schaus describes travels from Washington to Porto Rico and South America collecting thousands of butterfly specimens. He discusses rare items valued at high prices, plans to ship many specimens to England for study, and aims to continue expeditions with additional field work and exchanges with major museums.
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Smithsonian
Willan Schaus
Washington
Porto Reo
Felias
Oman
Ti Smithson
Mir Sehaug
British Museum
South Anerica
Porta Rica
Comeras
England
Marathon to Davis Wins Furst Cross Country Run at Virginia
Thomas Davis led the field for the first annual Furst Cross Country Run at the University of Virginia. The Richmond runner Velite finished second with Ducten Carr of Winchester third and John T Sloan of Columbus fourth. All men completed the approx two mile course within an hour under the auspices of the Crergen ty Club of the institution.
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Furst
University of Virginia
Thomas
Daves
Cape Pothy
Coerstts
Kort
Crgenty Club
Tavis
Heath
Janes I Lermmne
Richmond
Ducten Carr
Winchest
John T Sloan
Columba S
Trial Set For Officer Twal In New York Case
An officer named Twal is ordered to stand trial in New York after a court proceeding. Trevity remains connected to the case as a party in the upcoming proceedings.
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New York
Temptingly Low Opening Prices at Bandsome Store
Opening sale offers exceptionally low prices on overcoats and fabrics. Silk edged garments priced around $25 with options to order, inviting patronage and highlighting stitched and tailored finishes. Some phrases indicate high pride in plain and fancy fabrics and mass appeal during the sale.
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Sonvevir
Sea Fen
Technical Runner Dead From Blood Poisoning
George L Washington, former Technical High marathon star, died after injuries from a thrashing machine accident at his father’s farm near Greenwood West Virginia. His right arm was amputated above the elbow after it was crushed. he had been bedridden but showed initial signs of recovery before complications led to his death. He had recently graduated from Technical High and was a top scholastic runner, popular among students.
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West Virginia
George L Washington
Greenwood
Washington
Technical High School
Pagt
Tech
Opposition to Culberson A Texas editor hints at Senate bid
Special to The Washington Post from Dallas Texas November 20 1930s era editorials in the Waco Times Herald suggest Charley Culberson is vulnerable. George Robinson a Texas leader notes a strong candidate may emerge next year to challenge Culberson possibly entering the race for the United States Senate.
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Texas
Washington
Dallas
Tex
Waco Times- Herald
United States Senate
Charley Cutherson
Cutherson
George Rob Nson
Culberson
New Painkilling Drug Demonstrated by Bucharest Surgeon
Dr Ioanenco of Bucharest arrives in America to showcase a new anesthetic by mixing stovaine with strychnine and distilled water injected into the spinal cord. He claims complete insensitivity to pain with no loss of consciousness, noting initial ether and chloroform effects absent. Paris and London specialists caution on safety as American surgeons await further demonstrations.
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Bucharest
America
New York
Ioanenco
Medical Board
The
University of Bucharest
Ameria
Walter
Paris
London
Piof
Jonnesca
Decry Intermarriage Rabbis Denounce Conference Action
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations condemns the recent American rabbis conference for overstepping authority and debating intermarriage. A statement from Rev Di H P Mendes and others calls the vote on intermarriage feeble and equivocal, labeling it religious death by action.
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Acton
Conference
New York
Conference of American Rabbis
Itl
Hight
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of the
United Stated
Canel
Rey di H P
Mendes
M de Sula
Monreal
Fire destroys Gedney Farm owner Willets suit verdict
The White Plans NY country home Gedney Farm owned by Howard Willets was destroyed by fire with no loss of life. A jury awarded Willets 277.99 plus interest in a misrepresentation suit tied to his New York brokered property stake.
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White
Howard Willets
Gedney Farm
Country Place
Willets
New York
Man's Head Like a Lion's Must Die Soon or Lose Intelligence
Cincinnati reports Charles Myers a shoemaker aged years is slowly losing human features and taking the shape of a lion due to a rare disease called contrasig nostia. Doctors say in three years his skull bones have changed so that he appears more lion than man and he may go insane or die.
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Cincinnati
Charles Myers
Myers
Fnaane
Ata
Alabama Repeal Vote Defeated Prohibition Amendment
Birmingham November reports show Alabama voters rejected the statewide prohibition amendment by a large margin, with late returns suggesting a turnout near 182000, the largest in state history. Senator Johnston called the result a conservative expression and predicted limited immediate changes to public morals or liquor laws.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
United States
Johnston
Mayor at War With Rats in New York City
Mayor McClellan seeks a man to charm away rats and mice plaguing public buildings. The city calls for bids from pest controllers or any citizen skilled in rodent work. Commissioner Habberd has scheduled bid openings for extermination work tomorrow.
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Sihgen
McClellan
New York
Robert W Habberd
Wife says she was sold in Buffalo scandal case
Buffalo police held Ernest Phillips of Akron and Edward Smith a farmer near Lockport for the grand jury on an alleged sale of Phillips wife. The woman testified she lived in a barn with her children and was sold to Smith for 150 dollars. Smith admitted living with her but denied she was Phillips wife. The case grew from a tavern conversation about keeping women.
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Buffalo
Navy
Ernest Phillips
Akron
Edward Smth
Lockport
Phillips
Poor
Smith
Renault
Weather Conditions and Forecast Across Regions
A Weather Bureau bulletin reports high pressure and clear skies in the western area with a warming trend across the Mississippi valley, while the Atlantic states remain cooler. Local rains are expected along the Mississippi and lower Ohio valleys Wednesday into Thursday, with warmer conditions in the central regions and the Northeast by Thursday. Winds shift from northeast along the Atlantic coast to lighter in the lower areas, and coastal tides show typical patterns for this time. River reports note clear conditions for the Harpers Ferry region and nearby streams.
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Dept of Agriculture
Washington
Morecete Kemserst
Missisalopi
Atlantic States
Missisapi
Mississinpi
Ohio
Renerelis
Gulf
Ign
Fonthorst
West Gulf
Garlebla
Steamera
Great Constitutional Remedy Claims Cure for Rheumatism
The notice asserts that rheumatism inflames joints and stiffens muscles and that neglect may cause severe suffering. It claims thousands of grateful people have been radically and permanently cured by a great constitutional remedy.
Plans to Starve in Jail by English Suffragette Nineteen Twenty
In New York Cooper Union crowds hear Emmeline Pankhurst vow to go on hunger strike with 99 others if jailed in England. She says suffragists will resist strip searches and prison food, planning protests and political impact at the upcoming general election.
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New York
England
Emmeline Pankhurst
Jal
Husiger
Etrike
Jaf
Privan
Cooper Union
Washington Post Horse Carnival Tryouts At Speedway
Local horsemen may try out trotters and pacers this afternoon at the Speedway ahead of the December 11 carnival. The track will open to homeowners at 1 PM with speed restrictions in place. A committee meeting at Gheen's stable set next Tuesday as final tryout day and a Metropolis Hotel gathering will finalize carnival details.
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Washington
The
Washington Post
Gheen
Taylor
Road Drivers and Riders Association
MC Hexen
Benjamin T McCaully
John Gheen
Metropollian
Col Cosby
Henja
Mite
New Clerk Appointed to the Ways and Means Committee
Chairman Payne announced Arthur B Blauvelt as clerk of the Ways and Means Committee. The vacancy followed Willam Payne’s resignation to become attorney of customs affairs in New York. George Creek was named assistant clerk by Payne with Peck’s son, George R Peck, connected to the Daily Advertiser in Auburn. Booth’s Eyes Nearing Cataract Surgery as Salvation Army leader continues duties. The Fast Is the Rex Hetate run of Washington.
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Ways and Means
Payne
Arthur B Blauvelt
Paynes
Willam
Customs Affairs
New York
Mauvell
Committee of Ways and Means
Ways and Mers
George Creek
Payng
Peck
George R Peck
Daily Advertiser
Auburn
Booth
Tundon
Salvation Army
Rex Hetate
Washington
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Reed
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