Flood wrecked Leon and the seven wonders of its people
A chaotic flood devastated Leon Mexico after a dam break sent a wall of water through the city. The piece notes the city’s industry including tanneries and cotton mills, the significance of irrigation, and local life such as streetcars and social courting rituals among Leon's residents. It cites a population around 58,000 and places Leon along the Mexico City to El Paso rail line.
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Washington
Leon
Mexico
un butletin
Geographic society
Gomez
Leon de los
Mexico City
La Hormiga
Adit
La Mexi
che-hom
Leonre
comance
Wooley
bert
las
ty Leon
beuller
beaux
pellux
ney
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cever
Czech Driver Clinches Victory In Four Lap Speedway Race
A Czech racer powered through four laps in a speedway event, looping the loop and continuing to race. The incident caused a minor crash but no serious injuries were reported.
Engraver Naval Engineers Invent New Charting Machine
Washington reports a U S Navy Hydrographic Office invention a machine that engraves charts and maps directly onto copper plates at high speed. Engineers J H Larrabee and T Peter Lampe describe its ability to produce 4500 engravings daily with pantograph transfer while preserving navigation symbols and curved lettering despite minor symbol limits.
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Washington
United States hydrographic office
Navy department
J.H. Larrabee
T.Peter Lampe
ts liv
Infanit Rescued by Novel Operation in Brooklyn Hospital
A thirteen month old Joseph Kesselman survived a dangerous choking incident when doctors at United Paradl Zion hospital performed a bronchoscope assisted extraction. A tiny device with a filament was threaded through the windpipe to retrieve the object without surgery. Parents Leo and Mrs Kesselman reported the toy ring had been swallowed after detachment. The infant’s condition improved after the procedure and observation.
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Brooklyn
Joseph Keanelman
Leo
Kesselman
United Paradl Zion hospital
Joseph
whysician
Skull Unearthed in Gibraltar By Ancient Human Study
A fragmentary report notes the unearthing of an ancient skull in Gibraltar linked to a student of the Institute gic Humaine. The text suggests a long historical timeline dating to the 1840s and hints at a conservative estimate of no less than 20,000 years, with surgeons involved in study or examination.
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Gibraltar
Migs D
gic Humaine
Parla
Widows Prefer Single Men, Says State Health Official
A state health bureau statistician notes widows show a marked preference for single men when considering remarriage. Among widowers, single maidens are no more likely to be proposed to than widows, and a second marriage offers better odds for widowed or single men than for divorcees.
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Sacramento
aguin
thority
sstate
bureau of ‘vital
Rdg
statiatician
bureau
by& whdower
Sun Varuble Studies Link Sun Activity To Climate
Abbot of the Smithsonian reports on solar heating measurements tied to sunspot activity. He finds possible long-range solar influence but cites measurement errors and atmospheric factors. The study compares 1910s July data with earlier years and notes varied solar heating correlating with sunspot counts.
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Washington
atendy
Smithsonian Institution
Clayton
Doctor Abbot
Abbot
Dutter
igdge
Wealth of Religious Bodies Reveals US Figures in 1922
A government summary of a Senate report shows total wealth of U S religious organizations in 1922 at 271 558 000 on a returns basis The Catholic Church is the largest denomination by property and leadership owning 38 percent of church members and about 23 percent of church property In proportion to membership the Protestant Episcopal Church ranks richest at an estimated 223 per member
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Washington
United States
Fragmented text from an old issue with unclear names
Fragmentary OCR lines mention wishes to revert to an older system and refer to names and counts in a misread way. The readable content is too incomplete to identify persons places or events with clarity. The piece lacks a coherent news item or actionable facts.
Memorial plaque to mark highway history described
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a memorial plaque commemorating a highway project or system. It mentions Sproul act of 19, Weeks instrumental, and a plaque viewed from a small section of the state, with references to renaming or dedicating a monument through efforts across years.
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Stong-Automabile
Sproul
Di Weeks
Roadside Reform Promised After Historic Traffic Study
A midcentury highway department report outlines steps to ease motorist delays and improve safety. Officials warn drivers to expect detours and higher attention to pedestrain crossings as new features and signage are installed along key routes. The plan emphasizes smoother flow, fewer stalls, and safer passage through busy intersections.
Ambiguous 19th Century Road Funding Question
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss annual road expenditure and progress on major thoroughfares. The text references a large national outlay and a plan for continuous funding, noting that claimed gains in improving infrastructure appear limited and the industry relies on broad pledges to connect different regions.
Coast scenes and dangers of the northwest voyage
A fragmentary account describes encounters near the Buccaneer archipelago and King Sound, detailing ridges and tides, dugong hunting by Sunday Island party, and the Graveyard and Whirlpool Pass navigational perils. It notes large tides, reef hazards, and encounters with aboriginal peoples including tall unclad islanders with tribal markings.
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Johnson
quita
Dugong -bay
Collier bay
Sunday Island
Montgomery
annaecane
Butcher Inlet
Wilsch
Australia
ag’ Mathys
wey Linas
staroté
Adiiralty
gulf
ler Broome bay
Long Ialand
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Baluchistan
Hinlrigts ag
Amierseu
King sound
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