Four Student Camps Met Success Last Summer
War Department plans four student military camps next summer after success of Gettysburg and Monterey programs. About 250 attended last year. 2,000 to 3,000 projected. Camps open to 18 plus students from accredited colleges or recent high school graduates. Sites not yet decided, aiming for accessible centers with boating and recreation.
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Gettysburg
Monterey
War Department
New York
Lake Champlain
Central States
Virginia Mountains
Pacific Coast
Cal
Alles War Department
R. O. van Horn
Army General Staff
Wilson
Gerrison
Leonard Wood
Chfet
Army
van ‘Horn
United States
Holland Comments on New Haven Rr and national transport needs
The New York press reviews Howard Eliott president of the New Haven Railroad after his Boston Chamber of Commerce address. It praises his tactful replies to critics, notes plans to raise capital, install steel cars and modern safety signals, and argues rail transport must follow fundamental economic laws. It highlights the broader effect on New England and the nation amid Pennsylvania Railroad support and looming public funding.
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New York
Howard Eliott
New Haven Railroad Company
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Eliott
Boston
New England
Worthwest
New York City
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Haven
New Haven Company
Pennsylvania
Long Island Sound
New York Harbor
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Lke
Elliott
Bismarck
United States
New Haven Railroad
Great Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Holland
Shirrings Highlight Dark Silk Street Dress Trends
Dark silk fabrics gain distinction through shirring and color accents on girdle and tunic, with yokes shaping the face. Street wear dominates tailored suits, new shade tete de negre suits charmeuse, and crochet belt details offer variety. White tulle trims and ribbons suit the fashion, patterns available from Washington agencies.
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Waorth
Ladies’Home Journal
Washington
Alexandria Not Bankrupt Says Local Editor
The Alexandria city finances are defended against bankruptcy claims with figures showing a net positive balance after bonds and debts. Officials discuss borrowing plans, while local events include Elks visits, church anniversary services, Knights Templar activities, and the Alexandria High School Literary Society meeting set for October 18 with listed speakers and debaters.
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Ashington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Virginia
Alexander J. Wedderburn
Ity
EB. FP. Price
Commissioner of Revenue Co
H. Callahan
Wedderburn
Elks
Robert SB. Barrett
Literary Society
Alexandria High School Literary Society
Jack Rearden
Herbert Milla
Grinne Rearden
Miss Glasgow
Miss Hexderson
Hirst Hayea
Rate Cases Near End and Other Rulings Expected
The piece surveys upcoming Supreme Court actions on rate cases involving Kentucky distillery supplies and Indiana class rates, plus Pacific Coast intermountain rate debates. It notes possible decisions on Nashville reshipping privileges, Georgia locomotive headlights, New York bank stock taxes, and other state and corporate tax cases slated for the term’s first decision day.
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Supreme Court
Justice Hughes
Kentucky
Ohio River
McChord
State Railroad Commission
Hughes
Indiana
Indianapolis
Indiana Railroad Commission
Pacific Coast
Nashville
Louisville
Atlanta
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Cumberland
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Georgia
National Bank
New York
New York City
Vermont
Massachusetts
New York Harbor
California
Book Publishers’ Trust
Japan to present treaty urged by Buddhist mass meeting
Tokyo reports negotiations with the United States may reopen over the California alien land act. Buddhists at Hongwanji Temple urged Wilson to pursue liberty and justice while rejecting religious and racial prejudice, with 3000 attending. M Oishi of the progressive party insisted only war could secure a fundamental California land solution.
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Tokyo
Tik Shimpo
United States
Japan
California
Washington
Hongwanji Temple
Woodrow Wilson
M. Oishi
Progressive Party
Owl Drowns in White House Fountain
Workmen at the White House yesterday found a large horned owl dead in a fountain on the grounds. The bird tangled in water lilies while trying to reach fish, drowned after its legs were torn while freeing itself. William Strauss of the White House Kitchen plans to mount the specimen and present it to President Wilson.
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White House
William Strauss
Wilson
Woman Dies Singing Welsh Hymn in Scranton Church
Mrs. Henry B. Evans, 36, collapsed and died during morning service at the Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Church in Scranton while singing a hymn translation about obeying will. Cause listed as heart failure. In separate note, Joe B. Jackson, head of the Baseball Writers Association, to cover the World Series for The Washington Post. noted as a student and expert of the game.
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Scranton
Henry B. Evans
Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Church
Jackson
Joe
Baseball Writers’ Association
Washington Post
Governor Foss warns Boston rail strike threat over seniority rule
Boston, Oct 5. Governor Foss denounces a New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad push for seniority based discipline, saying public regulation applies to both railroads and their employees. He argues a strike would disrupt business, halt food and fuel supply, and warrants state control. The letter answered a railroad employes’ statement on a strike vote.
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Boston
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Hissetter
New Haven Deficit Rises From Higher Operating Costs
New Haven and Hartford Railroad reports year ending June 30 1913 shows a deficit of 4 127 642 after paying 11 787 030 in dividends. Expenditures rose to improve safety and wages while accidents at Westport Stamford and North Haven increased costs.
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New Haven and Hartford
Howard Elliott
Eliott
Elliott
Westport
Conn
Stamford
Con
Serine
New Haven
New Haven Road
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