Padium's Involvement in Earth’s Ancient Age Debate
Sir Robert Ball of the Bishopgate institute discusses radium findings aiding the long standing dispute between mathematicians and geologists over Earth's age. He notes water and ocean cooling as factors and cites Strutt's estimation of crustal loss and a much earlier date than the 20 million years sought by geologists.
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Robert Ball
Bishopgate Institute
Davitedon
Robert
Bewil
Davon
Vyas
Valenhe
Fig- Xi
Wei
Strutt
Nobert
Aequ
Seas Began Earth Formation and Ocean Density Debate
Fragment from a scientific sketch notes C M Woodward remarks at the AAAS on early gravity variations and planet formation. It cites a primitive nebula origin, dense oceans, and heterogeneous interior, with continents rising as subsidence reversed, shaping the ocean basins.
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C. M. Woodward
Nu For the Advancement of Science
Dick Turpin's Oak Bullet Evidence Remains Found
The article notes a branch from the old Turpin’s Oak near Pinchley cemetery corner yielded pistol bullets. It cites York trial records stating Turpin and Tom Fing robbed the Royal Mail at that spot in 1724, referenced by the Loudon Standard.
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Dick Turpin
Turpin
Grear North Road
Pinchley
Dick Turpie
York
Tom Fing
Royal Mail
Loudon
Greenland For Tuberculosis Treatment Study Cites Arctic Climate
Dr. Frederick Boehn of Washington suggests Greenland can serve as a medical and business proposition for tuberculosis care. He argues the region offers ideal sunshine, dustless air, dry conditions, and low humidity that favor recovery and outdoor exercise.
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Greenland
Lis
Frederick Bohen
Washington
Traveling salesmen edge guests for rooms in late night scramble
A hotel clerk recalls traveling men scheming to secure rooms before registered guests. A queue formed as sick, exhausted, or injured travelers sought immediate lodging, with excuses ranging from stomach pain to a sleeper mishap. A restaurant scene followed with pepper and garlic described amid multilingual chatter.
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Kansas City Star
Barrymore’s Dilemma Over Dialect Dismissal
Barrymore, in London with a new play, sought a lead role but the manager rejected him because of his American dialect. Barrymore retorted that he was told abroad he could not act due to his English dialect, wondering how to perform with a transatlantic air still in doubt.
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Alexandra
Buckinghan Palace
Sandringham
Vac
Buckingham Place
London
Barrymore
Maurice Barrymore
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