German American Alliance denounces drastic blue-law style legislation
The National German American Alliance in St Louis denounces new excise laws as drastic and un American equating them with Puritan blue laws. The resolution argues Congress overshadows District of Columbia rights, harms social clubs and personal liberty, and urges opposing any candidate favoring such legislation. J A Herring of Madisonville Texas named U S Marshal for the Southern District of Texas by President Wilson.
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National
Sele
Congress
Philippines
Porto Rico
Heawall
Conress
District of Columbia
The
Turnverein
Arion
Saengerbund
Army and Navy
Cub
Cosmos
Clio
Metropolitan Club
New England
United States of America
United States
U. S
Texas
J. A. Herring
Madisonville, Tex
Wilson
Southern District
Auto Show Prospect Probey Heads Association Committee Appointed
Washington Automobile Dealers Association moved toward unity at its annual meeting by appointing a three member committee to approach all Washington dealers. The aim is equal show consideration for members and nonmembers for the January show. President Probey reports several space applications as friction from last year lingers. the push is to bring opposing factions together for a successful winter show.
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Washington Automobile Dealers’ Association
Washington
T. Oliver Probey
Dealers unite for mutual protection in show planning
In several cities dealers resist letting running a show be the sole aim of their associations. A committee led by resident Probey with Vice President Charles Semmes and Secretary R B Emerson was appointed to address prejudices. New officers elected include Arthur Foraker as treasurer and directors BE A Garlock C J Henderson J H Miller F C Sibbald and J H Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probey
Charles Semmes
R. B. Emerson
Arthur Foraker
BE. A Garlock
C. J. Henderson
J. .H. Miller
F. C. Sibbald
J-H. Johnson
Praised for Saving Lives on Vera Cruz Rescue
Frank William Heins boatswain’s mate aboard the Louisiana earned a secretary’s letter of appreciation after braving heavy surf to pull a stranded launch from the battleship South Carolina to shore near Vera Cruz. Barry Crooks and John Joseph Loftus, both aboard the Montgomery, also received commendations for rescuing a drowning shipmate.
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Louisiana
South Carolina
Vera, Cruz
Frank William Heins
Bostawain
Daniele
Barry Crooks
John Joseph Loftus
Montgomery
Small Huntsman On Shetland Pony Rides With Clubmen
Little James Devereux on a Shetland pony named Dynamite wowed the Washington Riding and Hunt Club by keeping pace with Master Hounds Walter Tuckerman and Mr Fellowes on a difficult 4 mile course. His brother John rode a white cob, finishing just behind Dynamite, as both lads earned applause at the finish.
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Mike
Jamey Devereux
Ryan Devereux
Washington, Riding and Hunt
Waal
Walter R. Tuckerman
Lady Jane
Mr. Tuckerman
Little James
Dynamite
Tuckerman
Edgewood
Mr. Fellowes
J.A. Tierman
James
John
Dynarale
Georgetown
Great Falls car_Yné
Bradley Hills
Goldsborough Farm
William B. Hibbs
Opening of Brady power plant on the Tennessee River
Secretary Garrison was invited by the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce to attend the opening of the Brady hydroelectric plant on the Tennessee River. The dam required congressional sanction due to navigability and was built under War Department supervision. Claimed as the Souths largest, it will develop 54000 horsepower at low water and cost nearly 10 million dollars financed by Anthony N Brady. The opening date remains undetermined.
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Garrison
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
Brady
Tennessee River
Chattanooga
Congress
War Department
South
Anthony N. Brady
Warned of Two Corn Pests in Southern and Western Regions
Agriculture experts issue a joint warning on the Southern rootworm and Western corn beetle after a thorough study. The pests attack corn at the roots and stalk, with rotation of crops proposed as the cure. The rootworm males and females are noted for their dangerous feeding and reproductive habits.
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Department of Agriculture
Everh
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National Alliance
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London
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Oriental Rugs
W. B. Moses & Sons
Shetland
Little James Devereaux
Pony
Tenn
Dan
Bradstreet
Parker-Bridget’s
Country Properties
Potomac
Mt. Vernon
Washington - Baltimore Boulevard
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