Millions invested in central West highway program this year
States in the central West plan extensive road and bridge work. Colorado totals include 51 miles under construction costing 300 000 and 4 000 miles maintenance about 500 000 with local road outlays around 2 200 000. Idaho reports 57 miles under contract worth 720 000 and 45 bridges at 425 100. Oklahoma lists 128 miles under contract with SO bridges and 165 miles more planned at 2 500 000 with federal aid hoped through Townsend bill.
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Central West
Colorado
Idaho
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
Tulles
Oklahoma
Federal Highway Commission
Crooked Brokers Reap Oil Profits From Swindling
A New York Sun report cites a confidential oil stock scam letter offering brokers 83 1/2 percent commissions to push shares. It details falsified values, staged price rises, and urges publicizing abuses as the best remedy. The piece notes reforms by the New York Stock Exchange and public exposure as key to protecting investors.
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New York
Duccnneer
New York Stock Exchange
Soga
New York Sun
Western Faking Corporation
Securisties
Edo
Cty
Mt Storacy
Illinois Leads In Towns Participating In Child Weighing Drive
States report Wisconsin tops in babies weighed while Illinois leads in towns taking part. The nationwide campaign tests children to reduce infant mortality, with Hawaii and other states contributing records. Local committees push ongoing health improvements and free medical guidance through public nurses and clinics.
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Ilinois
Wisconsin
Washington
Childrenssear
Childr Buredit
United States
Jed
Ohio
Indiana
Hawaii
Honolulu
Kukuku
Tora
Protest Over Safety Mirrors Sparks City Debate
Women protest safety mirrors on Los Angeles transit cars claiming tight skirts invite unwanted attention and embarrassment. Supporters from the railway company argue mirrors cause passenger delays and that conductors ensure riders board safely before departure.
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Joe Angeles
Los Angeles Hathway Company
Lave Ted
Savings on roads report shows eight cents per ton mile
Joint congressional committee report on highway economics from 2014 finds an eight cent per ton mile transportation saving when four dirt roads are upgraded to durable paving. It notes the calculation excludes higher real estate values and social benefits from improvement.
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Congressional Committee
Joint Congressional Committee
Road Building Urged To End Prolonged Inconvenience
The text argues for immediate road construction to avoid years of disruption and states no savings would come from delaying. It emphasizes timely action to prevent ongoing hardships and urges decisive infrastructure work.
Big Change in Sentiment for Road Funding
People now ready to spend large sums on road projects where years ago securing any funding was unlikely. Authorities note a shift in attitude and willingness to approve substantial appropriations for infrastructure.
Camp Roosevelt in Muskegon Opens For National Military Training
War Department cooperates with Chicago Board of Education to establish Camp Roosevelt in Muskegon Michigan. Fifteen thousand youths nationwide will train this summer under Capt Beals with 20 staff and various military drills and physical activities. Enrollment runs July 7 to August 31 with a $2 total fee covering all expenses.
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War Department
Chicago Board of Education
Camp Roosevelt
Muskegon
Mich
Kt. C. T. OC
FL. Beals
United States Army
Hecrults
Fist
Chicago Board of Edu
Ation
Chicago
Sso
Captain Beals
North LaSalle Street
Lincoln Ballot Found as Antique Souvenir in Ontario
Mrs. Jensie M. Lewis of 206 West Main street Ontario displayed to friends a Republican presidential ballot bearing Abraham Lincoln’s name at the top. The ballot was discovered in a trunk in the attic of her home. Mrs. Lewis’s father J. W. Hiatt ran for township treasurer on the same ticket.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jensie M. Lewis
West Main Street
Ontario
Abraham Lincoln
Lewis
J. W. Hiatt
Mame
Paratinville Rumpus Ridge Residents Report Harsh Encounters
An account from Kan sia City Stor details a chaotic scene near Paratinville where Gap Johnsen and neighbors discuss recent troubles. Huts damaged, injuries reported, a man shot at, and dogs involved in unsteady events mark a period of unrest.
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Gap
Rumpus Ridge
Paratinville
Floren
Gap Johnsen
Kansia City
Notorious Philadelphia Lawyer Leaves Case to Drink
A retired Philadelphia lawyer famed for long courtroom orations ends a six hour peroration after an opposing attorney’s note invites him to a hotel bar for rare bourbon. He removes his glasses, pauses, then tells the court he leaves the case, while the audience chuckles at the fading effort to finish.
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Cfl Murphy
Philadelphia
Jack
Duroper
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