Rogers Road in West Would Shorten Rail Link to Coast
Plans to raise 1.7 million dollars through five year notes to complete the Tidewater Railroad, connecting Kanawha Michigan and Toledo and Ohio Central lines, could make Rogers coal shipments pivotal to the Middle West and coast ports. A proposed 97 mile link from Chicago to the seaboard would shorten the route, with potential advantages to coal fields in West Virginia and Ohio, pending construction and funding.
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Compromise on Currency Rumors Ripple Through Senate
In a murky Washington exchange yesterday, senators discussed a compromise on currency policy tied to the Revaluation bill. House leadership signaled potential concessions if a broader financial package passes, while debate focused on balancing inflation fears with relief for lenders.
Fragmented OCR notes on track betting debate in New Orleans era
Fragmentary text discusses a legislative wave against track betting and lax attitudes. Mentions New Orleans, a flat on wagering, and public sentiment. References to a general election and proposals tied to taxation and regulation.
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WIFE AIM WAS BETTER IN MEMPUS TENN REPORT
A violent incident is described with gunfire near a residence, leaving a woman fatally or critically wounded as bystanders and family react. The text also catalogs a long, jumbled list of naval movements and ship routes across multiple locations and dates, interwoven with references to political figures and international travel.
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Aerodrome Mikes Flight At Hammondsport Toward Boston
F W Baldwin piloted the aerodrome Wintering from Hammondsport New York with a 275 foot flight lasting seven seconds. The craft reached twelve feet altitude and faced a wind while aiming westward as Dr Alexander Belander guided the tests. Charles Oliver Jones of Cincinnati plans a Boomerang trial in June with a 18000 cubic foot gas bag and an expected speed of about 35 miles per hour on a Boston run.
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Chapel Ready for Middies at Naval Academy Dedication
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Maryland May 1 describes a new stone chapel at the Naval Academy to be dedicated on a Sunday. The planned electro pneumatic pipe organ faced delays but the ceremony will involve the present graduating class leaving in June. The building rises over granite and brick with a stone retaining terrace wall nearly complete at an estimated cost.
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Rear Admiral Fo Goodrich to Head Naval Retirement Board
Rear Admiral Caspar Fo Goodrich is designated president of the naval retirement board for the fiscal year. The board will consider forty retirements of officers above lieutenant during the year under the Naval Personnel Act. About fifteen will be compulsorily retired to make room for promotions, with others stepping down due to deaths resignations or transfers. Members of the board include Rear Admirals Leetze Luuden Clover and Taussig.
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Will head dry dock board aboard Pearl Harbor repairs
Capt Seaton Schroeder will head a board of naval officers to meet in Honolulu on the Atlantic Fleet arrival. The board will consider locating a proposed new dry dock and repair shop at Pearl Harbor and has asked for a 1,000,000 appropriation to beg a two year program. The committee will decide the scope and duties of the board.
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Inquest Opened Into Naval Cadet Death At Annapolis
A court of inquest at the Naval Academy in Annapolis investigates the drowning of Midshipman Arthur Jucas of Cleveland Ohio in the Severn River Sunday. Capt Charles J Badger, superintendent, said findings will be sent to the Navy Department when complete. The body was recovered.
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Evans to Plan for Wars Expects Naval Cannon Prep
Secretary Wetcalf details rear admirals late commands to the Atlantic fleet as plans are drawn for naval cannon readiness in wartime. Following the admiral’s retirement in August, it is likely he will be assigned special duty with the board. Ashes of Rear Admiral Rae interred. funeral services held and cremation completed in Washington. Multiple assignments and leave of absence actions note personnel changes across the Navy and Army, including transfers to the Navigation Bureau and medical corps, and leave approvals through June.
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Think About Your Health Kidney Trouble Ad Prospect
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Socialist convention flips on prohibition agenda
At Chicago on May 18 the Socialist national convention moved to prohibit intoxicating liquors but quickly reversed after a translator’s lengthy report led Victor Gerger of Milwaukee to warn of a dangerous misread. The body dropped the plank and resumed the Marseillaise.
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Tammany Brigade to Denver
New York reports Tammany has arranged for a national convention in Denver. Six hundred fifty delegates depart July 4 aboard five chartered trains. Transportation costs exceed 100 dollars per person when including rail fare, round trip charges, sleeping car service, and meals en route.
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Harding Enjoins Boards Over Ballot Names at Eaton Convention
Representative Harding of the Third district secured a court injunction blocking election boards in Preble Montgomery and Butler counties from meeting to decide if his name or Col Catrow should appear on the Republican ticket. Both candidates were nominated at rival Eaton conventions held last Thursday.
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Cortelyou Contends for Second Place at Chicago Convention
New York politicians view Secretary Cortelyou as aiming for the vice presidential nomination though not an active candidate. Talk at the Capitol suggests Cortelyou or Fairbanks will likely fill the second slot. The Chicago gathering will feature three days of religious services with bishops and pastors officiating and the convention slated to run five days with music contracts already in place.
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Convention Chaplains to Deliver Open Session Sermons
The Republican national convention subcommittee on arrangements announced the clergyman agreed to deliver the opening session sermons. The event is set to feature five days of sessions in Chicago beginning May 18.
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Government clerks urged to pay debts on order
National Association of Retail Grocers pressed President Roosevelt to issue an order forcing government service employees to settle their debts. John A Green and others met the President but no commitment was made. Treasury and other departments already enforce debt rules with penalties, yet critics say enforcement is lax and the grocers seek firm action.
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Washington Post Sunday Morning Edition overview
The Washington Post serves as a leading national daily with comprehensive financial news market reports and merchant insights. It covers government coverage, farm produce sales guidance, and leisure reading across its columns, offering broad informational value.
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The Sunday Post Sporting Pink Sheet Overview
The Sunday Post’s illustrated magazine section features selections by prominent writers and noted authors with timely foreign news and rich sport coverage. It claims to be the best visitor to any household, rivaling the top sporting papers in depth and accuracy across baseball, races, billiards, auto, yacht, boating, golf, tennis, and swimming.
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