New Polar Tribunal to Examine Cook Records and Peary Plans
The article reports a new Polar Tribunal with powers equal to the former committee to assess Dr Frederick A Cook's records while denying sending experts to Copenhagen. It notes Peary's winter in Washington, plans to write a trip description, and the National Geographic Society's stance on evaluating Cook. Peary seeks to deliver lectures and continues serving in naval geodetic duties as a broader national effort unfolds.
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Shadowed scientists work under surveillance in New York
A New York based report states that Vik Now SD Predeek A ttoexploer and Chent faced covert surveillance while preparing data for submission to Copenhagen labs. Intercepted messages and early publication of contents allegedly targeted Dr Cook, with further activity noted in Copenhagen and allied locations.
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Gets Dry Dock Contract In Brook Le District
The Brook Cavot Rawhage of Ros esterday won the government dry dock contract in Brook le. The contractor will receive 10 percent of the work cost as compensation, with the government reserving the right to cancel on 80 days notice. The project totals about $1,386,000 and previous contractors failed to complete work for the Navy. The current bidders expect to begin promptly to avoid further delays.
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Rosesterday
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Coast Artillery officers witness night target practice
Col Charles J Baltey and Capt Fercy B Bishop were ordered to coast defense posts to observe night target practice. Bailey will go to Fort Terry New York and Bishop to Fort Wright New York before later going to Fort Stars New Hampshire. Trials expanded this year with targets between 3500 and 2000 yards in harbors with light shipping. Vessels are warned as patrolled harbors use searchlights and tugs moored to targets. Three inch rapid fire guns used.
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Chint
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Coast Artillery Corps
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N.Y
Bishop
Washington
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North Dakota Turbine Dreadnought Praised After Trials
The North Dakota completed four hour trials at 19 knots with turbines, consuming 295 tons of coal and showing lower water use than the Delaware. Fore River officials called the performance practically perfect and preparations proceed for final touches before delivery to the government.
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Fore River Shipbuilding Company
North Dakota
President Roads
Ciieay
Delaware
Bir Smith
District Officials Propose Civil Service Rules for Naval Academy Appointments
The District Commissioners announced plans to adopt procedures for selecting District of Columbia residents for appointment to the Naval and Military Academies. Four months before each appointment date, applicants must be DC residents for three years, meet age and education requirements, and provide moral character certificates. Physical exams by fire and police surgeons will determine eligibility, and the Civil Service Commission will rank passers for final presidential appointment as principals and alternates.
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Pallee
Civil Service Commission
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Cwil Service Commission
Norfolk Belt Line Merger Expands Waterfront Territory
Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railway completed the purchase of the Elisabeth Tver Railway, gaining about 10 miles of waterfront along the Elizabeth River's southern branch. The Belt Line remains under Pennsylvania control with J A Patton as president, amid interest from other railways. Negotiations were finalized in Philadelphia. Torpedo boats Worden and Porter sailed to the Charleston naval station for reserve duty.
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Elisabeth Tver Railway
Elisabeth River
Pennsylvania
J A Patton
Philadelphia
United States Torpedo Boate
Worden
Torter
Charleston
Farmers congress debates mileage cuts and inland waterways
The Farmers National Congress met in Raleigh with sessions running morning and afternoon, adjourning tomorrow after electing officers and choosing Columbus, Ohio as a potential meeting site. Resolutions urged reduced congress mileage, national roads, postal bank, denatured alcohol, public road aid, swamp land reclamation, and temperance while praising inland waterways and farm support.
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Columbus
Ohio
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Atlantic
Guilford Battle Ground
Wilson
Ife
Farmera’ Congress
Dr Lyons Tooth Powder Prepared by American Dentist Since 1866
An 1866 established American dentist prepares Dr Lyons Tooth Powder. The brief note notes historical origins and traditional dental care remedy claims. The fragment mentions the product's long-standing preparation and ties to dental practice.
Roads fight to secure funds for Washington Street
Alexandria chamber of commerce backs a $4,000 appropriation for Washington Street improvements to meet county roads. The council may consider a plan after a push by local business leaders and a long dispute over paving delays on Cameron Street.
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co seeks state recovery in Virginia case
Sudie Scott in circuit court seeks an order directing the state auditor to return 11 61.85 with interest from November 6, 1948 to the petitioners. The Virginia Carolina Chemical Co, a New Jersey corporation with Jersey City offices, claims excessive state fees were charged in Virginia for recording deeds and property held in Virginia totaled 823077. The petition argues the company owes 15 million in bonds and seeks 5,000 in fees as demanded from the state auditor who refused.
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Richmond
Sudie Scott
Cweult
Anderson
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
State of Virginia
Morton Marge
Virginia-Carolina Company
New Jersey
Jersey City
Chancery
Virginia
Blind by Day Sees at Night Special
A 19 year old Aubrey Wilson of Nottoway county is blind in daylight yet can see in darkness like a cat. He bikes at night when visibility drops and struggles by day with sightless eyes lacking color distinction. Doctors seek understanding of his condition while Wilson pursues education at the University of Virginia despite medical doubts.
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Peu
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South Paiiian
Alexandra
Weeye
Piterfok
Julian Knight
Washington West Richmond Va
Aubrey Wilson
Nottoway County
Ike
University of Virginia
Winners at Beagle Meet in Charlottesville Virginia
Winners announced by judges at the twentieth annual National Beagle Club of America field trials in Charlottesville. The Waldingfeld beagles owned by James Appleton of Speeta claimed the national challenge cup for packs of four, while other winners included Tourted ettrioe and Appleton Yanwen in various entry classes. Nearby, Mike Ferrell and four associates were released on murder charges in a related case after arrest in Rocklaw. details hinge on ongoing evidence law rulings.
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National Beagle Club of America
Fallows
Jn Inch
Ted Ettrioe
Firot Thomieta Eagles” LePage
Cerambior
Avane- Ti
Fieal Wald
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Waldingfeld Beagles
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Speeta
Charleston
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Bocklaw
Mary land Obituary and Local Notices From Maryland and Virginia
Mary land obituary notes John Henry Williams a prominent Upper County farmer dies after cancer operation in a Baltimore hospital aged 90 years. He leaves a wife Miss Winte four sons and five daughters and is brother to former Sheriff Arthur Williams. Also in Rockville a widow Mrs Mary Arm Jacobs dies at home near Reid Two years ago she fell and damaged her hip. fracture never healed. In Norfolk a sailor sues for damages over a leg loss from a gazoling launch accident at Newport News. Baltimore car works to resume around December with about 140 workers. A Tenn boy charged with horse theft after attempting to sell a pony in Johnson City. Colds and Hood’s Sarsaparilla promote health and recovery.
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Baltimore
Winte
Sherif Arthur Wiliams
Hagerstown
Mary Arm! Jacobs
Melinda B Jacobs
Reid
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Winchester
Mangaret Ferguson
Suiney Berguson
Leesburg
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Mosby
James W Foley
Berryville
Danville
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Jennie’ Vic
Willam Stephens
Stafford
Cami
Ner Line
Berea
Fisher
Lotisbury
Andrew Courtney
Lome
Lyelis
Hudson Brow
Wilsow
Cure With Cuticura Freed Me From Six Year Skin Sore
A man describes seven years of leg skin torment from knee to ankle with scales and relentless itching, losing weight and sleep. After trying doctors and remedies, Cuticura remedies cured his condition within six months, and he thanks the products in a letter from Philatelphia dated February 4 and April 1.
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Pele Philatelphis
Norfolk Bank Directors Face Suit Over Losses
Trustees of the defunct Traders and Truckers Bank announce plans to sue Norfolk directors led by Mayor D James G Ridich to recover 32671 dollars. Trustees say directors pledged personal notes and took small bank notes to cover losses borne by depositors, many poor and child savers, with possible full recovery if suits succeed or only 20 cents on the dollar if not.
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North Carolina ministers urged to preach on tuberculosis
Dr Charles A Julian assistant secretary of the State board of health appeals to every minister in North Carolina to deliver a health sermon on tuberculosis on a single Sunday in November. He urges stirring public concern about the dangers of the disease and explains prevention as the key to wiping it out, aiming to showcase a unified state effort.
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Raleigh
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J L Burgess
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W . Hutt
Franklin Sherman Jr
North Carolina College of Agriculture
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Thomasville
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Staunton Church Seeks Presbytery Stand on Pastor Departure
The Staunton First Presbyterian Church adopted a resolution urging Leyington Presbytery to refuse acceptance of the resignation of Pastor the Rev Dr M Braver, who had been called to the presidency of a theological seminary in Columbia. The action reflects local church leaders’ stance amid leadership changes.
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Grand Jury Criticizes Anne Arundel Police Neglect
The grand jury in Anne Arundel County reports negligence by the county police near Baltimore, citing violations of the Jinger and Sabbath laws and the Colonial Theater in Annapolis deemed unsafe for fire and safety. A contractor, J T Brooks, disappeared last week and was later found dead, with reports of head injuries inconsistent by tonight.
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Masons Hold Reunion in Wheeling West Virginia
The West Virginia Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter convene for two weeks, the largest Masonic gathering in the state’s history. The Grand Chapter met today, the Grand Lodge opens with a school of instruction, and degree work continues in the second week. A banquet for Grand Lodge officers is planned Wednesday evening, with Friday’s closing banquet featuring 7 D Buck 2¢ honorable elect delivering an address on What Is the Law of Masonry.
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Farmer Charged With Arson In County Case
Danowilla Vaux J J McGuire a county farmer and cattle raiser was held for the grand jury on arson to obtain about $1000 insurance. A dwelling and its contents were burned early Sunday in May while the McGuire family was away. Insurance investigators suspected fraud and a detective was assigned to the case. McGuire was released on bail as evidence suggested the property value exceeded $1000.
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J J. McGuire
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West Virginia health board probes medicine licenses in Parkersburg
State board of health opens a three day session in Parkersburg to examine a record number of applicants for medical licenses. Clarksburg city council rejects most bids for a 270000 water paving and sewerage project. A Parkersburg collector appoints a deputy for the Third district after a promotion in the office. A Leesburg widow dies, leaving five sisters and other relatives. Nearby notices mention deaths in Danville, Berryville, and Hagerstown region, with brief obituaries and local political appointee changes.
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Willistown
Musgrave To Uelobarco
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