Suez Plan Urged as Tolls Solution
French engineer Lieut. Col Philippe Bunau-Varilla argues for refunding Panama Canal tolls from the U S Treasury rather than canal receipts. He backs converting the canal to a sea level waterway, wide enough to resist closures from landslides or wartime disruption, funded by canal earnings.
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SUEZ
Lafayette
Paris
Associate Press
Tolis
Nathg
Panama Canal
United States Treasury
Philippe Brnan-Varilla
Washington
Treasury
Canada
Iam
Ae Parley
Constantinople
Suez Waterway
United States
Panama
Bunau-Varilla
Colombia
Xworld
America
Bunsau-Varilla
Indianapolis in Fair Shape and Industries Booming
Indianapolis shows resilience with 1100 plants from furniture to mills. A recent industrial fair boosted business, while railroads, auto trade, and construction drive optimism despite tax burdens and wage constraints. Bankers note mixed signals but hopeful spring revival amid diverse manufacturing strength.
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Indianapolis
Richard Spillane
Ind
Duto
Mississippi
America
Irish Republic Discussion At Holy Trinity Hall
The Rev. C J Hennessy of Holy Trinity addressed the Benjamin Franklin council of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic at Holy Trinity hall last night on conditions in Ireland. Karl Ready served as chairman.
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C. J. Hennessy
Holy Trinity Church
Benjamin Franklin Council
The
American Association For the Recognition
Holy Trinity Hall
Trex Land
Karl Ready
Tribute Honors Knox at Philadelphia Dinner
A Philadelphia tribute night celebrated James M. Knox with over attendees. Illness kept the guest of honor away. George delivered the address. Representative M. Clyde Kelly and Senator Philander Knox, both former society members, were noted. Dancing closed the evening.
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Philadelphia
James M
Unitea
George
The
Tate
Philander “Knox
M. Clyde- Kelly
University clubs and societies host varied readings and talks
District building events report multiple gatherings: Purdue alumni luncheon at Garden tea Friday night at Cosmos club with speeches by Lewis Washington and others. theatre pieces Back of the Eye and The Little Shepherd at Transfiguration Hall. North Carolina society meeting. University club tonight with Dean Gasson and Dr Vinfford. Senator Heflin to discuss the Unknown Soldier at Wilson Normal school tomorrow night.
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Transfiguration Hall
Gallatin
North
Carolina
Wilon
The
Shakespeare Society
George’Washington
E- Street
Dean
T. J. Gasson
Georgetown
Univerty
Senator Heflin
Alabama State Society
Wileson Normal School
Railroads urged to be bought by the nation
William H. Johnston of the International Association of Machinists told a City Club forum that private control of railroads should end. He argued the country should form a company to buy the roads, liquidate indebtedness via a sinking fund, and run them at cost. He blamed labor disputes on wage-cut plans and criticized mismanagement by owners of the railroads.
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William He Johngton
Interational Association of Machinists
Tuncheon
United’ ‘States
Railro: Labor Board
Ee Roads
Raitroads
Repairs and Labor Tensions Highlight City Concerns
The piece notes repair work delays as residents prefer local shops over outsiders. it cites road conditions and shop closures as issues. figures reference labor campaigns and aging rail lines. Dr James Mitchell discusses cancer control efforts by the American Society in emergency hospital context.
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Johnston
Emergerdr Hospital
Boctet
Mapedme Court Abates Rates in Interstate Discrimination Case
A Shreveport court case targets alleged interstate discrimination. The ruling abates rates amid disputes over civil rights and regulatory actions. Plaintiffs include affected individuals asserting unequal treatment under commerce rules. The decision underscores legal push for equal access and fair practice across borders.
Coble Faces Arrest Under Wife Charge
Washington Post reports from Baltimore that Alexander Lee Coble, once of Winchester Virginia, was indicted by a grand jury on nonsupport after his wife Mary Byrd Coble filed suit for divorce. The indictment was returned swiftly and an arrest warrant is expected. the wife cited mistreatment and a shockingly tangled relationship involving Col. Charles T Solovo.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Mary Byrd Coble
Alexander Lee Coble
Winchdster
Coble
Virginia
Mey
Col
Charles TI. Consolvo
Belvedere
Unclear fragment hints at bank or theft note
Fragmentary OCR mentions Theodore and extracting money from us with a sizable roll, unclear details and context.
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Theodore
Clerk recalls money talks in any language at court
The clerk noted that despite not speaking English he could hear money talk in any language and reminded the court officer that a five spot was owed to him.
October 1921 Failures Rise Thirteen Percent
New York November 1 1921 October failures reported to Bradstreets totaled 1 806 an increase of 17 percent over September and second largest since March 1915 Insolvencies last month were nearly five times those of October 1919 Liabilities aggregated 47 722 293 about 8 7 percent above September but below the peak last November The biggest rise came in the South where failures and liabilities exceeded October 1920 In ten months of 1921 there have been 15 585 failures involving 591 105 000 dollars
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New York
Bradstreets
Hyattsville Meeting Sees Tax Cut Demand Amid Politics
In Hyattsville a large crowd heard Robert E. Lee counter Oliver Metzneratt remarks on Baltimore representation and urged tax rate reductions. Gov Ritchie’s reorganizing plan was praised for economy. Speakers included Lansdale Lascer and several candidates for state senate and house, with many women present.
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Aly Tena
Prince Georges
Robert E. Lee
Baltimore
Hyattsville
Oliver S. Metzeratt
Baltimore City
Lee
Metzeratt
Ritchie
J Moges
Edlavitch
Lansdale
G. .Lascer
State Senate
William P. McGruder
Charles B. Ager
George J. Hess
Thomas C. Jones
Clarence M. Roberts
House of Delegates
S. D. Hall
D. Frank Brown
Chase and Metropolitan Bank Merger Approved
New York November 1 stockholders representing 85 percent approved the merger of Chase National Bank and Metropolitan National Bank under the former name and charter. The combined entity will operate as Chase National Bank.
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New York
Chase National Bank
Metropolitan ‘National Bank
Metropolitan
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