Transportation Vital Problem to Be Handled
Grosvenor B Clarkson announces a reorganization of the U S council of national defense highways transport committee to broaden its scope. The panel will include direct representation from several federal offices and will act as a clearing house for all federal highway transport actions. The reorganized committee lists Gravens Blakslee Goodel Collins Reid Clarkson as officers with a advisory board of national figures to guide policy on motor trucks, rural express, rail connections, and interurban lines. The group aims to fit motor trucks into existing agencies and cooperate with the railroad administration to study short haul and rural transportation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lys ‘John S. Gravens
Council of National’ Defense
James I Blakslee
J- M. Goodel
Office of Publ Roads and Rural Engineering
James H. Collins
Bureau of Markets
R. & MacAlwee
Bureau Foreign and ‘Domestic Commerce
Charles W. Reid
Grosvenor B. Clarkson
Highways‘ Transport Committee Advisory Board
William ~Pholps- Bio
Washington
EOE
Noticy
Council Thru
Clarkson
United States
Railroad Administration
John S. Cravens
California
Qhas
We Reid
Rathben Sard & Co
Albany
N.Y
Aurora
Sport Flashes AP Dispatch Mentiones Boxing and Athletics
The brief reports boxers Jack Britton and Kid Ragan are noted with decisions. Leo Biebel wins in New York Athletic Club events. Fatty Arbuckle buys a controlling interest in the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Paul
Jack Britton
St.Louis
Kid Ragan
Pete Herman
New York
Leo Biebel
New York Athletic Cin
Amateur Athletic Union
Angelés
Roscoe
Fatty’) Arbuckle
Vernon Club
Pacific Coast Baseball League
Claims Golf Expert Questioned In Chicago Trial
Chicago reports dispute over a Philadelphia golfer’s claim of breaking American records by playing 144 holes in one day at Whitemarsh Valley. It notes earlier endurance attempts by George H. Hy and Andre McCaughey, who totaled 153 holes, and mentions H B Lumsden’s 216 holes in Scotland with an estimated 40 miles walked and earnings of $2 per round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
Whitemarsh Valley Club
George H. Hy
Andrey McCaughey
Ixmoor Club
Knight
H. B. Lumsden
Aberdeen
Scotland
Winnipeg Rotary Bowling Contest Wins in Cleveland Report
Cleveland Rotary officials announce reports from 45 clubs show Winnipeg with 2938 points won the championship in the bowling tournament. Madison, Wis. placed second with 2861 and Cleveland third with 2850. Winnipeg’s score arrived late, delaying confirmation until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jocko the Sailor and the Pribilof Sealing Era
A historical article chronicles Jocko the Sailor and Jack Fanning of New York, expert seal shooters linked to the Pribilof sealing grounds. It details pelagic sealing, ship crews, lifes on 20-foot boats, and the long sea hunts, with penalties and treaties shaping regulation from 1886 to 1892 while noting the Grand American events and invitation to veterans in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tickler
Jack
Fanning
New York
Hall Seal
Jocko
California
San Francisco
Pribiloff Islands
Russia
United States
Pribilof
Commanderoffski Island
Waite Seals
Seal
Uncle Sam
Johnnie Bull
Saloon Converts Planned as Community Centers in Cleveland
In Cleveland, Theo dore Fishel announces that about 1400 saloons will close by the state prohibition amendment and reopen soon as community centers. He says mahogany bars stay, cereal drinks served, orchestras and reading rooms added, with spaces for religious, interviews and public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Theodore Fishel
Big Brewing Company
Fishel
Closure Date Notes and Tax Levied Details
On Saturday May 24 a close date is reported. State licenses expire Sunday and a tax of 305 dollars would be levied for remaining open on May 26.
Milk Trade Journal Becomes The Milk Magazine
Fred L. Kimball company, publishers of the Milk Trade Journal, announces that with the May issue the publication will be renamed The Milk Magazine. The new periodical will reflect broader policy and offer larger opportunities for the milk trade, with Dr. E. McCollum named chief contributing editor to cover milk as a food value and its global importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Kimball Company
Milk Trade Journal
Milk Magazine
E. ¥. McCollum
League of Nations Covenant and Allied Peace Ties
Discussion on the Wilson and British leaders backing a defensive peace plan. The piece argues the covenant is a principle declaration, lacking enforcement or defense, and warns Germany and Russia pose threats. It notes the proposal seeks congressional support to energize a viable international peace effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wore
Russia
France
League of Nations
Congress
Europe
Zion City Overseer Voliva Under Investigation
Springfield April 26 The legislature probes Wilbur Glenn Voliva leader of the Zion City church town near Chicago over real estate control. The inquiry alleges Voliva owns most land and uses city government schools and courts to further alleged fraudulent aims. Voliva denies charges and vows to fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Wilbur Glenn
Voliva
Christian
Catholic Apostolic Church of
Ionation City
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
Elijah
Zion City
Zion
Zion Church Institution
State of Illinois
Lake Michigan
Lake County
Illinois
Church
Divorce petitions dominate May term actions in county
Court records show 46 of 117 filings since Feb 24 are divorce suits, over one third of all May term actions. With 66 marriage licenses issued in the same period, applications for divorce equal about 70 percent of marriages in this county.
Carnegie Hero Medal Awards in Pittsburgh Ceremony
Pittsburgh April 26 Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognized fifteen acts of heroism. Bronze medals went to Frances B. Holstein Urbana IL and others for saving lives including from snake venom and drowning. Silver medals awarded posthumously to several youths and a clergyman. grants totaling thousands paid to dependents and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Mind Commission
Ha Commission
Frances B. Holstein
Urbana
Benjamin W. Soper
Cocoanut Grove
Flu
Misa Holstein
Soper
Mr. Soper
Theodore Miller
Angola
N. Y
Sayed Wrancisy
J. Anselmo
Albert J. Scirzer
Hays
Michael J. Parter
Salvation Army Budget Shortfall Taints Waterloo Drive
A budget shortfall of 800 is reported for the Salvation Army in Waterloo. A special budget committee from the Elks Judge will meet early next week to plan deficit relief. Donors can contribute to fund No 2 Miller treasurer or R L De Gon secretary. The annual maintenance budget totals 7600 with about 6760 subscribed so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Waterloo
Elks
Miller
Rensurer
R. L. de Gon
Model Laundry Business Change at Waterloo Iowa
G R Spensley bought the holdings of W H Bernbrock in the Model Laundry, becoming sole owner of a large, well equipped operation. The transfer, near a $100,000 value, keeps management steady as Spensley expands service territory in Iowa, while Bernbrock shifts to the Waterloo Sewer and Jefferson block project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R.spensley
WH. O
Albert Lea
Thea Vonmmpany
Spansiey
Bernbrock
Waterloo
New York City
Spensley
Towa State Laundry Owners’ Association
Apm
Jir Albert Lea
Northwestern
Ownleva, Association
Laundry
Iowa
Jefferson Block
New Corn Parasite From Europe Threatens U S Crop
Dr L C Howard of the US Department of Agriculture warned at the American Philosophical Society meeting in Philadelphia that the European corn borer, a new parasite introduced from foreign shipments, has taken hold in New England and New York. He feared its spread to the western states could devastate corn fields with little hope of eradication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
L. C. Howard
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Washington
American Philosophical Society
British lawyer must qualify as expert guormand
Jaondon March 21. British conservatism blocks reform to admit women to the bar. Parliament debates abolishing the Inns of Court dinner requirement for barristers. Four inns host large messes with fixed dining minimums before eligibility to practice law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guormand
Jaondon
Associated Press
Lord Buck
Inns of Court
Building Permits Stir Debate On Women Admission
The notice discusses building permits and social resistance to admitting women, citing objections about disrupting traditions and introducing new social dynamics. It references new dwellings, costs, and various residents while questioning whether gender should influence housing and professional access.
Commercial Manager Ray Ammerman Honored At Banquet
Ray Ammerman commercial manager of Citizens Gas and Electric Company is to leave for Jen Kentown Pennsylvania for a new post. A banquet at Hotel Russell Lamson featured Capt Canrobert speaking on home front conditions in France. Mrs Victor Huttlinger and Mrs Emmett Covell sang, Miss Mary Ammerman read, and a gift from office staff was presented to Mr Ammerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Russell- Lamson
Ray Ammerman
Jenkentown
Penn
Canrobért
France
Victor Httingaer
Emmett Covell
Mary Ammerman
Ammerman
Premier and Italian ministers to meet king
Paris dispatches report Premier Orland and his Italian delegation will appear before Parliament on Monday. The Italian side denies Adriatic friction is breaking into separate autonomy, saying the delegation seeks autonomy within Italy under sovereignty. Allied plans for peace talks and the path to Versailles are outlined amid war updates from Munich, Budapest, and Archangel aligns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
Munich
Munteh
Germany
Budapest
Bu Pent
Russia
Anly
Archangel
Kolechak
Kroopa
Paris
Qr Iando
Blk
Petit Parisien
Hays
Versailles
London
Tenter
Italy
East High Students Favor Junior ROTC Plan
Students at East High School show strong support for a two year junior reserve officers training corps program. Seventy five senior high students and 15 junior high students voted in favor. The plan would require army officer supervision and adhere to U S Army regulations during drills. The proposal awaits school board review with no definite action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Classifieds page jumble with rental and sales notes
A local classifieds column lists For Rent offerings including rooms and a two bedroom setup, sale items such as a refrigerator oak dresser and kitchen cabinet, a typewriter, a rug, a door gate and shale trees for sale, and various services like painting and music instruction. Contact details reference several phones and addresses, including Red, Black, and several street names. The page also notes lost items including a grey kitten and men roller skates.
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Country Club
Ovaslands
Maxwell
Case
Lawson
Ferkixted
Regina
Jeffermon
Eitchen
Ma' von Service
Saxivs
Pavone
Éloxe
Waterloo Dwellini House
W. R. Jameson
Randolph
Baltimore
Laton Ave
Saary
Fugaell-Lamson
Florence St
Florence
John Siske
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Highways Transport Committee of
U. S. Council of Defense
Winnipeg Rotareans
Poreh
Marshall
Canton
Ohio
American Trapshooting Association
Army
Navy
Wilson
Baker
Daniels
South Shore Country
Lioré George
Great Britain
Britain
Merely & Declans
City
Carnegie
Dhe Fixtanta
Wwe
Elizabetl MM. Wascoe
West Homestead
Virginia M. Deegan
Daniel Vunovich
Midland
Amidi Castelli
Castelli
William E. Tanner
Amblershurs
Virginia B. Taylor
James M. Abel
Dayton
Tenn
Matinda J
Bertha M
Lennie A. Patton
James H. Davis
Belmont
T. Stanford Granberry, Jr
Metcher Granberry
Boorumi
William M. Pickett
Vivian
Fletcher Granberry
Stanford Granberry,Jr
Bonami
Mary E. Smith
Gamden
N. 4
Anna M. Miskelley
John Baranowski
Warleton
Dial
Anthony J. Aloinik
Harleigh
Mannet
Romero
Gretia Lay
Salvador Martina
Harvey
Gaston Reedy Buford
Frankilp
Atlanta
Cook Place
Albert
D. Young
Glenobey
Arthur E. Fitch
Cambridge
Mass
Ruth BF. Oakes
Medford
G.I. Spensley
14. D.ermsweek
U. S
C Cole
Mingsley
Wine Rat Avenue
Hess
Tiny
Gould
Nol Temple
Africa
India
Orient
Bulfreg Busses
Heffer
B. Duncan
Yeneros Herpigide
Ode Dept
Satna
King
East High School
Porgale
Moma
Uwuar
Rena
Jefferson
Blyck
My Valet i
Children’s
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