davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-12

the homes or private Offices Of high
government ofacials.
Other direct lines connect with the
private branch exchange switchboards
Of the other government departments,
making quick conversation possible in
case the White House oficials should
want to talk with amy of the bureau
chiefs or minor oficials in those de-
partments.
Direct lines 30 to the Capitol, con-
Meeting with booth convenient to the
Senate chamber. Should the President
or his Secretary desire to talk with
anyone on the Aoot Of the Senate, the
operator at the Waite House would
ring this booth and ask the clerk who
answered to summon the person.
called. Direct connection can bel
made with the regular Capitol switch
board in case the White Mouse wishes
to talk to any member Of Congress inl
his ONCE. 4
The Presidents two principal con-
facts with the nation at large .areI
through radio and the newspapers.
President Coolidge has been heard byI
more people than any other President:
probably by more than all others put
together. Nearly all his Important
speeches now are broadcast, and tele-
phone lines are instrumental in en-
abling people In all sections of the
country to hear them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-12

had been drained by unusual condi-
lions caused by the World War. The
storm was weathered but in it's wake
the New York Telephone Company,
especially in New York City, found
its greatly enlarged personnel and
equipment scattered about the city in
many locations, number of which
were leased; administrative Offices
whose duties were closely identified
We're in some places widely sepa-
rated; quarters, in many cases hastily
equipped and manned, were found in
adequate for the ever increasing tele-
phone demand; they offered no room
for expansion.
The problem set itself squarely be-.
fore the management. 1t was aggra-
waited by responsibility to the public,
for 1t was necessary that the solution
secure the maximum of efficiency
with the lowest possible cost. All
studies which had as their genius
ECONOMY led to one conclusion, the
Rrection of building conveniently
located and large enough to sat-
isfy present demands and to reason
ably anticipate future requirements.
Forthwith. the erection of such
building was decided and it was plan
ned to house eventually an army of
6.000~telephone workers and six CEN
trail Offices capable of serving 100, 900
telephones.
To the architects, Mckenzie, Voor-
bees and Gmelin, was presented an
exacting task. Their plans had to
provide structure of kind peculiar
to the requirements of a telephone
company and of a design which would
! not be unsightly and therefore objec-
tionable to the citizens of New York.
Moreover, these specifications had to
be met with the very greatest econo-
my. The success of the architects is
now well attested. The late Joseph
Pennell, celebrated artist, has called
the West street building ''the most
impressive modern building in the
world"
The building at 140 West street
stands, with distinction as milestone
along the ever widening and length
ening highway of telephone progress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-12

properly received, and that the in
terror appearance of the White House
is orderly.
Persons who are invited to visit
the President or member of his
family may be shown to the second
aoor, where are the private living
rooms, study and library. One room
on the first floor which is frequently
used by Mrs. Coolidge is the Red
Room, reached by passing through the
main entrance hall. The color scheme
Of this room is red, save for marble
mantel. 1t is rich in paintings, there
being full-length portraits of George
and Martha Washington, and some of
those who have been occupants of the
White House in the past.
Passing from the Red Room to the
east, one enters the Blue Room and
then the Green Room, both of which
are used for the reception of guests
on formal occasions. Especially when
diplomats are received are these
rooms in use.
Also, on the second floor are the
private living quarters of the White
House family, the Presidents library
and study, and rooms for guests.
In former years the White House
Offices also were located on the second
floor, but in those days the amount
Of business to be transacted was much
less than it is now, and the clerical
force was much smaller. When the
office was moved into the annex, the
space vacated lin the residence was
converted into living quarters.
The Presidents Office is on the
south side of the building, with his
secretary's Office adjoining it on the
west. To the east is a small room
where the President can confer pri-
vately, and beyond this in the south
east corner is the room where the
President and his Cabinet confer.
One room in the Office building Is
devoted to wire communication facili-
ties. The telephone private branch
exchange switchboard is located here
and Is under the supervision Of the
Executive Clerk and his force. Tele-
phone calls for the President are an
swered by one Of the men of this force,
all Of whom has had long experience
at the White House, and only those
callers who are known to have legiti- |
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-12
PRESIDENTS HOME, FIRST PUBLIC
BUILDING IN THE NATIONS CAPITOL
The White House. Seat Executive Functions Of Government
One Of Most Beautiful Buildings in Washington /
The Presidents Principal Contacts With the Nation Are News
papers, Telephone Lines and Radio

HE White House, the first
public building erected in
Washington the F er a
City, is the most famous
residence in the country.
This mansion located ON Pennsyl-
vania Avenue is a shrine to every
patriotic American and thousands
and thousands of people visit it an
nually.
Being the seat Of the executive func.
tioEs of the American Government,
the White House is fittingly one Of
the most beautiful buildings in the
Capital.
While it's simplicity is in keeping
with the democratic ideals of the
United States, one would never call
the interiors of the White House
"palatial;" the halls and rooms are
large and impressive, but simply de-
signed and decorated. The offices in
the western annex are much palmer
in their furnishings than the execu-
tive headquarters Of many large cor.
porations.
At the main entrance to the White
House members Of a special police
force are stationed, and in the en-
trance hall are ushers to meet ex-
pected guests or friends of the Presi-
dents family. To ones right, as the
house is entered, the head usher has
an Office. Upon him rests the re-
sponsibility Of seeing that visitors are
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-12

Today hugh buzz and gray mass
adds another prominent feature to
the famous profile Of lower Manhat-
tan; it~is the building of the New
York Telephone Company recently
completed at 40 West street - the
largest building of it's kind in the
world. The new structure was de-
signed to house 5000 telephone
workers in six complete central Off
ces and the administrative quarters
of the company.
melted by the post war demands,
the clamor for telephone service
swelled -ntil it bid fair to overwhelm
company whose reserve resources
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-12
AMERICANS AHEAD

Writing that he has just returned
from a holiday abroad, DR.. Frank
Crane declares in Current Opinion
that neither in rainy France, nor foggy
Britain, nor Fascist Italy, nor in neat
Netherlands, nor in cowed Germany,
could he detect decent telephone serv-
Ice; that the telephone, as we under
stand It, is simply unknown outside
OF America. why should we be the
only people on earth to be so favored?"
asks DR.. Crane. "Of course" he adds,
we invented the telephone and de-
veloped It, but other countries have
been at liberty to buy Instruments,
and set up systems of their own. Why
have they not done so? What is the
matter with the other systems?
DR.. Crane found the problem an in
teresting one and he states that he
has found the answer to these ques-
lions. He adds, "In the first place
ours is the only telephone system
which managed from the first to find
the right man at every stage of it's
development to turn it into the mar
velously efficient instrument it has be-
come Second. ours is the only gov
eminent which has had the wisdom
to let the telephone alone, to let it
grow up and do its beneficent work,
In this country the telephone is a
free citizen. Elsewhere it is usually
an jll-equipped, underfed. frowzily uni
formed soldier of the state-the war
making state which needs it to assist
mobilizing the people,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-12

here has been an increase of about
per cent in the number of tele-
nes in the city of Minneapolis dur
the last 20 years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-12

ovaD The Blue Mountain Room in the White furnishings
Lnons (Rght) President
Bottom lett The Room
shosing In found
$3.50
desk in the White Photo)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23

Apartment OF reception hall, living room,
TWO beanroonfS. dining alcove, kitchen and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23
/. DAVIDSON & DAVIDSON.
n.anI 4

1900. V P-'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23
REAL ESTATE LOANS.

WANTED AT ONCE. End TRUST NOTES;
We are in the market for go0d second
trust notes In amounts from $500 up: I'M
mediate action: reasonable rate
CHAS, d. SAGEB. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23

VERY ATTRACTIVE APARTMENT OF
reception hall, living room, dining room,
bedroom. kitchen and bath and large, rear
porch. Will be put in first-class condition.
The rooms are large and the location is
Convenient to stores and cars. Reasonable
fnrIiia St "a vt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23
Conduit Road Highlands.
WOODBRIDGE D c,

New stucco bungalow with garage. large
lot shade trees, oak floors, breakfast alcove.
Only $500 cash, $50 per month IL looks
like a bargain: don't wait but call North
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23
DAVIDSON & DAVIDSON,
Rental Agents
Main 1919 1913 9Th ST n w

1880 M STREET.
An excellent apartment of reception hall,
large living and bedrooms, kitchen and tiled
bath, Rental. $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23
Observation-Disclosures.
The rentals are quite moderate.

Apartment Of one room with Murphy bed
ktehenette and tath. S45.
Apartment OF reception hall, living room
bedroom, diniTA alcove. kitchen ami bath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23
FOR EXCHANGES,

FOX EACftANUEs
WHAT HAVE YOU IN EXCHANGE FOR o
s. Box oE 2Ssjf aSsa ssf oe say
WILL TRADE EQUITY OF $4,000 IN
RSna 81 bedooms off conn ave- 9r
h US run Nam RlieSS 1 fionna Hso Sf
uNENGUMsBEER FRED, CITY TT, WATERFRONT
Semss exshsSssl for EQUITIES 'G prod fl52as
m morasn send data q 56fs I e. nts.
WILL TRADE JORDAN OR OAKLAND
small house Call Adams 6s3s $500 y
WILL. EXCHANGE EQUITY IN LOT in
hlEh-elass, residential section. near Colesyilie
pike for light car Dodge preferred.s Address
FOR EXCHANGE-Business property on
18th st. north of Florida ave.: another on
Columbia I'd. between 18th and 18th, price.
cash if necessary would exchange for north
west acreage in d. 9, or MARYLAND suitable
Of building lots ready for building. Brokers,
co gSIT9S Il Rfa soR BDfla'ias.
Main OBI.
EQUITY IN SPLENDID MODERN SEVEN
room brick house e IN northwest for small S
city II you own small house and want
TO better yourself this is an unusual chance.
FRANK A. GIBBONS,
MAIN 2lS.
30S Insurance Bldg 18th and Eye SITS. NV.
DIRECT FROM OWNER.
Beautiful Chevy Chase home; eight rooms:
heated sun parlor; GIassed-in, heated sleep
on first floor two open fireplaees: hardwood
floors: concrete porch across front of house.
colonial type: double garage: lot 60xl40;
servants quarters: trees and snrubbery.
For to 10 room HOUSE. Mt. Pleasant.
Box 267-J.- Star Office. 29e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23

A nice apartment of one large room,
reception hall and bath Rental S35.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-23
WANTED STUDIOS.

USE OF DOWNTOWN STUDIO FOR PIANO
practice three hours daily: give location and
price. Address Box 273,J4 Star Office
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
LAT0NIA STAKES
Juvenile and More Seasoned Thor ouGhbred Racers Shared Attention of Turf Followers.

Latonia, Ky. June t9. LF--Ju- 1 venile and the more seasoned thoroughbred racers shared atten- ton today when the historic Harold Stakes and the Enquirer handicap were renewed at Latonia, A purse of S5,o00 added was the prize in each event.
 The Harold, a five and one half furlong sprint drew q field of twelve two year old colts, giving the stake d gross value Of more than 5000 General Haldeman from the Kenton farm stable, ruled favorite.
 Thirteen horses of the older divi- sion were named for the Enquirer handicap, the winner of which re- ceives a handsome silver trophy. in addition to the lions share of the purse money. Audley Farm stables's $ Princess Doren appeared the public choice here despite the fact she was assigned top weight 127 pounds over such handicap racers as King Nadi. Cudgeller, Kentucky Cardinal, Helen's Babe, Superfrank. Rhinock, Barcolo, Senator Norris, Laveen, Sun Altos, Tangara and Traymore.
 In this event, the racers were called upon to go q mile and a six tcenth.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
ARMY BOXERS WIN
Victories Over Representatives of Navy and Marine Corps Gives DouShboys Iaurels.

Philadelphia. June la tFl - The army today held the service boxing championship by virtue Of its vic tories last night in the boxing series l with the navy and marine corps. l. was not until the last bout had been completed that victory perched on the army standards. This was in the heayyweight class and was won by Chief Eagle, army husky. There were no knockouts during the finals all bouts going the limit Of six rounds. The contests resulted as follows:
 Flywei Eht-Johnny Meyers, army. beat Manuel Soriano, navy.
 Ban,amwoight -- Frisco Grande, navy won by forfeit from Chick Ncaasy, also of the navy,
 Featherweight-A Foreman army won from Bud Maeino. navy. weight-Sammy Brannstein. mamne corps, beat Frank Masonis, army
 Welrerveight - Mickey Flohive. Inayy defeated Frank Chsslock, mar inc corps.
 MiddleNeieht - Willie Ptomey, army, beat Ted Theodore. navy. Light hcayyweiEht-Ernie schoof, navy defeated Clarence Spagnola, .arnly.
 Heayyweirht-Chief Eagle, army. won from Duke Jachmiack. navy.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19

Of Wednesday, June 16. made pub lie today.
 In 24S contests 84l long distance blows have been recorded with Buffalo leading the list with 75. The tremendous hitting displayed in the circuit is indicated in the game average Of 70 safeties. the Baltimore club leading the team average with sos. There have been only IT shutouts.
 Jimmy Falsh, Buffalo outtlelder, has gained leadership among the individual sluggers with .4o5, dis placing Lew Fonseca of Newark. who has registered .S99. Other leading siickmen are: Clark. Syra- cuse. .575; Monahan. BuiImore. .57Si Layne. Toronto, .Gf6: Red wan, Buffalo, and Boley, Baltimore. .S65.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
TO PROTECT WRESTLING
Illinois Athletic Commission Takes steps to Prevent Sailing in Bouts in State.

Chicago, June I9. GPI-Illinois, with it's newly formed athletic commission has taken steps 10 pro- tect wrestling from Aippodroming and stalling.
 All matches will be limited to two hours Of continuous wrestling. if neither has marked advantage with- in this time. the referee may order five minute rest period and then the contestants may continue for thirty minutes more. 1T the referee Is unable to decide the winner in the thirty minutes he may call the match a draw.
 To prevent wrestlers, after a draw. immediate engaging in another con- test. the commission in its rules an nounced last night. specifies that they shall not be permitted to wrestle each other any where for three months,
 Fouls. failure 10 continue q match because Of al alleged injury after being pronounced fit hy physicians
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT
By tNs hs.oclatet P-t...

By tNs Associated Press,
 San Francisco - Bud Taylor. Terrc Haule bantamweight. won decision over California" Joe Lynch Gdl.
 Jersey City N. J. - Tiger Flow CTS, Of Georgla. worlds middle weight champion, defeated Young Bob Fitzsimmors, & heavyweight GD. George Cook. Australian heavyweight, outpointed Harold Mays. Bayonne. New Jersey CoA.
 San Diego-Noung Jack Thomp- son, San Francisco negro light weight, was awarded a technical knockout over Billy McAnn ot Cleveland tN.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
Johnny Hayes Hit for
 .537 During the Year

In the recent article concerning Johny Hayes the Herald stated that his batting average was .3SG It is now learned that this was his per cen;age for 1925 During the season just past Hayes was far out in front of hte rest Of the LehiGh batters with the tophcayy average of .5S7, In other words he hit safely even more often than every other trip to the plate.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
PIRATES TO PRACTICE
Newly Formed Corsairs 10 Make Strong Bid For Honors in New Britain City League.

The Pirates will practice Monday evening at Walnut Hnl park at ! o'clock A new team is to be formed by Coach Charlie Miller and all candidates are invited 10 try out, The following men arc asked 10 be present: Red Matulis. I'm Clare, Conway, Ed. Hinchey, "Husgy'' Carlson. Charlow. Yankas- kas. Larson and any others inter ,Sted
 The Pirates are out 10 make s good showing in the New Britain City league and once the team has been formed, an intensive practice session will be held every week.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
Can You Think of the
 Good Old Days When

The Annex A. .. team used to play ball in the empty lot near the Cremo brewery?
 The Young Pirates from "Niggtr HilI' played the Pioneers for the championship Of the city?
 Simon Budnick played left field for the Golfers, forcrunners of the present Falcon baseball team And how they used to play in Booths lot on Broad street? The Junior football games be- tween the Beaver streets and the Main streets used to be played on "Hocko' Booths lot on McClintock road?
 Winter street was called the New Road and some fine hockey games with lin cans for bucks used 10 be played in the roadway?
 Billy Quinliyan used 10 give fancy skating exhibitions on the ice at Rhodes pond, now in the heart Of North End park?
 Bill Mangans Peets with Jimmy Naughton in right field. used to make their annual visit for a game with the St. Thomas seminary team in Hartford?
 Spike" Sullivan and Joe Cotter staged their battle Of the century" ID Andrews lot with Spike" losing the decision?
 Eddie Rivers used to be the star shortstop on the Landers play ground ball?
 Tommy Holleran used to be called Mighty the snake charmcr"
 Billy hopt Used 70 shoo. baskets on the basketball court at Hannas Armory with the ball behind h;s back?
 Red" Rorty used 10 call then, at the polo games at Hanna Armory on East Main street?
 A Plainville minister almost go. mobbed al Electric Field because he wanted 70 stop the Sunday games there. And how because of the situation Of the field, a plan was mapped cut whereby first base would be used for home plate and thus baseball wouldn't be played on Sunday in Plainyille?
 Teams from Adkins and the Record played at Walnut Hul with the two brothers. Tommy and Larry Cresn pitching and their father, Jack Croan umpiring? And how the old man chased Larry out ot tho game with a baseball bat for kick ing on his fathers decisions?
 Dave" Daschner coached the pitchers on the Delphi team?
 Jimmy Hoar refused to take his turn al the plats until lazy cow was removed from the lot about a helf mile beyond where the out ielders were playing?
 Paddy Kelly vas captain of the Hihernian team? And the players wore green uniforms?
 The Nutmegs beat the Niger
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19

Hills at Rentschler's park? And Larry Mangan. coaching on third, crabbed all afternoon
 "Alicky" Lynch made one ol the most unusual plays ever seen on a local field With q man on first in a Ward league game, he sensed that the hitter was going to bunt, so he signailed the pitcher 10 put one over and as the ball left the pitchers hand. Lynch ran from his position around in front of the plate and got the but facing the batter, and got his man. And everyone said how foolish Mickey" would have looked had the batter let the ball so by:
 A wild throw over first base us- uaIly meant home run if the bah went down into the woods, al An drews field.
 The crowd used 10 gather in circle around the teams in the eX- citing periods of | football game? And both teams would join hands and push the crowd back? And the crowd would stay back for one play and then it was the survival of the tittest?
 "Bill' Love was a star player on Hartford High school team?
 Herbert Pease was a star pole vaulter al Yale?
 Guy HurchjnSon starred a, 4aart- crhach for Yale?
 Henry Flanagan was the flashiest runner in state High school foot ball circles
 "Vic" Larson was the higgos, man on the Maple Leafs9
 "Droc" Raineault of Collinsville was the leading semi-pro twirler in the state?
 Earl Champion stood tho Pioneers on their heads in the city champion- ship games at Ellis street field
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
ELECTRIC co. MERGER

New York, June 19 t4) - Acqut- sltion of the Georgia Light Power and Railways company. the Athens Railway and Electric company, the Georgia Southern Power company and the Georgia Utilities Light company by the Southeastern Pow CT and Light company was an- nounccd today by P. $. Arkwright, president Of the Georgia Railway and Power company.
 The companies acquired supply 4e towns of Georgia with light and power.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
FRIDAY IS JONAH
 DAY FOR GIANTS
lcontinued from Preceding Paga)

zlzr-Ea,teG for NsWoeucy la sta
 Chicago .........-......0a goo 4lt-6 Brooklyn ....---...-..lnu HHI hhH-e
 Two ta ss hiiS-Iip-mau. J;riwm. Kelly. Three base hf-Harusrt stolen bass Adams. sacuNecs-Coorcy osborn. Laft 'n hasss-gh,caga :, Brooklyn 2. Bases on baNs-oG Osborn B, Grimes 8. Struck nu--ty Osborn 9 Grimes 3. Hits-aT Grimes 2 la :. MrWetHey 1 tn 2. Igl- Dy F.trHsF-hy Grimes iAdanls1. Losing pt'eHr7-Gr.nes JnlWras--W Wilson. Ne- LaushlH and k'sm. T.me-e .ae.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
SMITH BEATS WEBSTER

Cincinnati, June l9. LP'-Warrle smith, Tulsa, Oklahoma, won the popular decision over Al Webster. Billings Montana. in a ten-round match here lost night. They weighed under l60 pounds.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
Games Monday

Springfield at New Haven. Pittsfeld al Waterbury. Albany al Bridgeport. Providence al Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
The Standing
Games Today

Bridgeport at Providence. Hartford at Albany.
 New Haven al Pittstield. Waterbury at Springfield,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
The Standing
Games Today

Rochester al Jersey City. Syracuse at Newark. Toronto at Baltimore. Buffalo at Reading.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
EASTERN LEAGUE Yesterdays Results

Hartford S, Albany 4. Springfield :, Waterbury 4. New Haven <. Pittsfeld : (lst) New Haven 2, Pittsfeld ,. (2ndI
 C inninEs.)
 Providence l2. Bridgeport { Gstl Bridgeport X. Providence i (2nd)
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
flames Inn1nrrn1u

Springfield at New Haven. P.ttstield at Waterbury. Albany at Bridgeport. Providence al Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
HOME RUN ACTIVITIES
International LcaGucrs Keeping up Terrific Hitting. According to Latest Figures.

New York, June 12 vP1 -- Homo run activities in the International league continue in full swing, ac- cordtus to figures including games
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19
Games Tomorrow

New York at Chicago. Washington at St. Louis. Philadelphia al Detroit. Boston al Cleveland.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-19

are punishable by suspension of H. cense. To prevent wrestlers who are unfit from engaging in bouts. the commission may require tryouts.