Nelson battleship ready for first official sea trials
London May 9 One of the world’s heaviest fighting ships the British battleship Nelson has finished construction on the Tyne and is at Portsmouth awaiting first official sea trials. Along with sister Rodney the Nelson is described as the biggest battleship built with 55 guns including nine 16 inch guns and a length of 702 feet.
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Manila Marriage Masters Deemed Threat to Legitimate Weddings
In Manila, a surge of so called Marriage Masters drawing sharp criticism from Methodist ministers. They label unordained workers as boot leggers of matrimony and urge legislation to outlaw these wedding operatives. Ministers call for public disclosure of wedding names and counts from pulpits.
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Peruvians Forged Silver Pipes for Sacred Water System
Ancient engineers crafted silver pipes to carry water through the earth to temples and shaped hoes and spades from silver as part of their ceremonial infrastructure.
Gloria Swanson Says Leave Old Town If You Seek Success
Gloria Swanson, back in Hollywood after success in New York, argues a hometown crowd blocks progress. She recalls rising from Mack Sennett studios to own a one fifth stake in United Artists and run her own projects. She denies plans to rejoin Famous Players Lasky, noting she now controls expenditures.
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North Carolina Woman Seeks New Gold Mine Opening
Gaston County reports a revival of gold mining with a new venture led by Mrs. W. B. Pruett of Belmont. The Pruett farm near Gastonia hosts the site, with preparations underway after weeks of work. Gold mining had occurred here since the Civil War but this marks a major current effort.
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Strawberry Pie and Flax Seed oil facts
An appealing supper dessert suggests baking a pie crust in the morning and filling with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. The note adds that seed from two to six months old yields cleaner oil than fresh flax, implying storage age matters for quality oil.
Grandfather Club Honors Founder in London Procession
Eighty grandfathers over 60, some over 90, joined a somber cortege through Walworth to honor Joseph H. Roots, founder of England's sole Grandfather's club, who died at 80.
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International News Service
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Boy Near Death After Unloaded Gun Affair
Pueblo report says 14 year old Russell Klein is in critical condition after a revolver discharged during a struggle with a companion. Police were told the boys believed the gun unloaded. The incident occurred in Pueblo and the wound is described as life threatening.
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Notice to Potter County Sheriff for probate of James L Smith estate
Texas announces a 10 day posting and weekly newspaper publication for the probate of James Lowry Smith's will. Mario Bynum Smith filed May 1927 in Dotter County Court to seek letters testamentary. hearing set for May 2, 1927 at Amarillo Court House.
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