McAdoo Smiles Into Treasury Post and Tunnel Dreams
A profile traces William Gibbs McAdoo from early life in Georgia and Tennessee to his role as Secretary of the Treasury and champion of the Hudson River tunnel. It recounts his rise in Democratic politics, his rail career, education, a defining smile, and family background shaping his public image.
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Treasury
New York
Newersey
Hudson
McAdoo
Link
New Jersey
Becauge
Nall Street
Financial West
Nooth
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Mr. Wilson
United States
Southern Society
Pomme
Democratic National Campaign
William F. McCombs
Wilson
Albany
North Carolina
Marietta, Ga
Georgia
Sherman
General Sherman
United States Court
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Southern Railroad
Manhattan Island
William MccAdoo
Navy
Mr. Cleveland
Tenn
Sarah Hazlehur
Fleming
McA
Yuan Shih-kai and the looming constitutional crisis
In Pekin on February 15 China faces a presidential election with Yuan Shih-kai under pressure from Ko Ming tangs to avoid a dictatorship. A constitutional mandate is formed to draft a rigid framework that could allow strong presidential powers, prompting cautious optimism among some factions and distrust among others.
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Pekin
China
Yuan Shih-kai
Yuan
Yuan Shih-kal
Cratia
Wage Bill Aims Nine Hour Day For Women In Iowa
A senate bill by Thomas of Union sets a minimum wage of 1.26 dollars daily for a nine hour day with 15 cents extra per overtime hour. It covers women in hotels, restaurants, stores, offices, factories, theatres, and public service firms, but excludes board and room when provided. Violators face misdemeanor charges and firms up to 600 dollars in fines. The measure, a Republican proposal aligned with Progressive platforms, draws on labor studies and social reform efforts. Courier want ads will give you time and money.
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Des Moines
Senate
Thomas
Union
Progressive Party
Iowa
New West Side School To Be Built In Galloway Addition
The West Side board authorized negotiations with William Galloway to acquire a full block south of Cedar Falls avenue for a new public school. Plans call for an architect, a modern grade building, and bids to open immediately with occupancy hoped for by next September. The project follows a bond issue of up to 59 000 dollars approved at last Monday's election.
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Galloway
Galloway Addition
Cedar Falls Avenue
Weatfield Addition
Hagerman Place
Bismark
Evergreen
Rock Jeland
Magnolia
West Side Board
Wiliam Galloway
C. W. Campbell
Cal. Kingsley
G. T. Wilson
Washington-Irving
Baltimore Street
Waterloo Woat
Death of Elmira College president emeritus Augustus W Coles
Rev Augustus W Coles aged 94 died in Elmira New York today. Coles was president emeritus of Elmira College for Women. The notice appears amid other unrelated items including rail advertising and an advertisement for Foley's Kidney Pills.
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Augustus Coles
Elmira
N. Y
Augustus W. Coles
Elmira College For Women
Bacon
East St
Bath
Foley
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McAdoo Smile
Hudson River
William Gibbs Mcdoo
Uncleam
Ko Min-tang
Sun Yat-sen
Yuan -Gnib-Kat
Hanyang
Nanking
Hwang Yhain
Hankow-Canton
Politiana
Wiberty
Advisory Council
Yuan Shi Kai
Apt
Ty Lm
Wacht
Galloway School House
Pather’s Weekly
the Guiding Light
Crysital
Waterloo
Pullman
Revolving Seat
Hetis Price
Mulberry Street
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