Waseda University to Complete New Library in Tokyo
The Wa seda University library in Tokyo is set to be completed this year as the second modern city library since the 1923 earthquake. Designed by Dr Naito and Dr Sato, the fireproof steel and concrete building spans 1,400 square yards with a two story main reading room for 600, a five story stacks section, and a 500 000 book capacity. It includes a fireproof vault and adjacent facilities such as a dining hall, book bindery, and librarian quarters. The collection now stands at 320,000 books, augmented by recent gifts from Kenkichi Kodera and Dr C1020 Teuboucht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Juneeus
Waseda University
Waseda
Marquis Okuma
Japan
Naito
Sato
Aseda
University of Kenkichi
Proper Care of Trees Urged by Congressman
Congressman Martin J Davey of Kent argues cities risk losing most trees without human care. He warns trees cannot supply their own air and nutrients in congested urban environments, noting soil compaction and limited root access. He calls for sustained maintenance to prevent tree famine and environmental decline.
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America
Martin J
Davey
Davey Tree Exa Company
Kent
Arvathem
Buner
Mayflower flaws in Coolidges economy
Central Press reports a single weakness in President Coolidge's economy the costly Mayflower presidential yacht. It notes high operating costs likely over hundreds of thousands yearly and contrasts Coolidges lack of sailorlike ease with the yachts comforts and entertaining facilities aboard.
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Joan T. Lewing, JR
Central Press
Swampscott, Maas
President Coolidge
Coolidge
Washington
White House
Navy
Earthquakes Hit South Central Montana Railways and Roads
Multiple earthquakes in South Central Montana disrupted lines with landslides blocking two rail routes and severe highway damage. No trains or vehicles were reported trapped, though the stricken area faces transport disruption and property damage.
Yellowstone Park Quakes Cause Little Damage
AP reports a seismic tremor across Montana last night shook the region but Yellowstone National Park escaped major damage. Superintendent Al nt noted no damage to formations though one pond near Man moth blocked by debris and thousands of visitors remained unaware of the tremor except those in a dining room feeling the vibrations.
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Poreman Mont
Yellowstone National Park
Montana
Th Park
al Nt
Manmoth
al& Et
Train disruption and slides near Lombard halt Northern Pacific travel
Reports describe multiple landslides on the Northern Pacific route near Lombard causing delays as trains from Milwaukee to Saint Paul faced detours. Passengers were reassigned to alternate trains at Legem, with crews clearing tracks west of Oshkosh and Weathering conditions blamed for the obstruction.
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Bereman
API
Lombard
Chicane
Milwaukee
Paul Perivente
Blocrkades
Hersleet Wishts
Carthoueke
Mg Passenetrs
Legem
Buttebicete
Mileukee
Paul Treiea
Northern Pacific
Wader
Arfargemert
Maslow
Ireshend
Meruei
Smoozed Snippet From Ringed Shipwreck Report
An unclear AP style fragment mentions a ship of rings, a sulfur mood, and a second fire event in 1946. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the record hints at maritime hazards and wartime aftermath.
Residents of Two Towns Sleep in the Streets
In Montana quake reports, three people injured including Mia Ernie Gray of Three Forks who broke a hip as a porch collapsed. Residents of Three Forks and Manhattan slept outdoors fearing aftershocks, moved belongings, and police and volunteers patrolled fragile structures. authorities considered dynamite to clear damaged buildings.
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Livingston, Mert
Montana
Mia
Ernie Gray
Three Forks
Butte
Manhattan
Astreet
American Will Direct Training of Young Turks
A. K. Jennings will head a cooperative effort between American and Turkish leaders to train Turkish youth through Turkish American Clubs in Angora and other centers. The program, non political and non sectarian, emphasizes four fold development: intellectual physical social and spiritual, with joint Turkish and American leadership and support from Arthur Nash.
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New York
A. K. Jennings
Turkey
Church, Mission Board and Welfare Organization
New
Y. M. C. A. Boys
Smyrna
Mustapha Kemal
Jennings
Angora
Arthur Nash
Nash
Earthquakes Do Major Damage in Gallatin County Montana
Gallatin county residents assess about 300000 dollars in property losses from last night earthquakes. Three Forks and Manhattan report destroyed buildings including two schools. Tremors tally 41 with Three Forks noted for a quake record. people sleep outdoors and fires are banned in Manhattan due to fire danger.
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Livingston
Mont
Gallatin County
Montana
Three Forks
Manhattan
Two Men Die From Gas During Well Digging
In Glenrio New Mexico on June 28 Milt Mundez and his father, residents of Ende five miles west, were killed by gas while blasting in a well. Officials believe the fumes from dynamite used to speed progress caused their deaths.
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Glenrio
N. M
Milt Mundez
Father
Ende
Ere
Local Sponsor Joins Turkiye Project Budget Rise
W. H. Hoover of Canton Colorado donates a first substantial amount to fund a new project, inspired by a visit to Turkey. The movement has approval from the American Board of Foreign Missions and leaders in Christian and philanthropic groups including the Foreign Division of the National Council, Y M C A, and the National Board of the Y W C A.
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W. H. Hoover
Canton, CO
Turkey
American Board of Foreign Missions
Foreign Division
The
National Council
National Board of the
Fort Sam Houston Wins Polo Tourney
Colorado Springs, June 28 Fort Sam Houston Tex won a condensed round robin polo tournament by defeating Broadmoor and Colorado Springs in three games by scores of 2 0 and 4 8 respectively In the third game Broadmoor defeated Colorado Springs 4 3 The teams prepare for the Broadmoor Polo association Invitation tournament opening in July A Wichita Kansas team is also entered
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Broadmoor
Broadmoor Polo Association
Wichita
Kans
Tilden Wins Eastern New York Tennis Title in Straight Sets
In his fifth straight victory of the season, Tilden defeats Vin cent Richards in the Eastern New York state tournament final 8 6 6 4 6 2. Teamed with Donald Strachan, he also captures the doubles crown over Alfred Chapin Jr. and Horace Orser.
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Yonkers
Vincent Richards
New York
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JAP University Library
SOGN
Ohio
Ing
Asin Enges
Marblehead
Mass
Swampscott
Plier
Mayflower
Navy Band
Ruben W. Schrum
U.S. Navy
Ogden Goelet
U.S. Navy Department
Havana
Son Juan
Porto Rico
Admiral Dewey
Roosevelt
Pege One
Istter
Senda
Ths
Yellowstone
Wrigleys
Wrigley’s
Near East
Turkish Republic
Tilden
William T .Tilden, II
Ree Nye
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicaso
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