J Ham Lewis Age Stirs Illinois Campaign
United Press reports Illinois voters seek James Hamilton Lewis age details as age disputes swirl around the Democrat Senate hopeful. The piece traces aging claims from his early career in Washington to Illinois, noting shifting biographical records and a 60s-era conclusion.
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United Press
Chicago
Illinois
James Hamilton Lewis
United States Senate
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Ann
Lewis
Prohibition
Senate
Charles 8. Deneen
University of Virginia
Washington State
L. C. Gilman
Tce
Great Northern Ailroad
Seattle
Gilman
Washington
J. Ham
Cole To Command First Artillery In New England District
Brigadier General William E. Cole will assume command of the First Coast Artillery district in Boston shortly. The district covers all New England harbor defenses including the one off New London, Connecticut.
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International News Service
Boston
William E. Cole
First Coast Artillery District
First Corp Area
New England
New London
Conn
Aquatic Menus Ponds Drink Up Traffic In Sao Paulo
In Sao Paulo on May 12 a flooded street fronting the Mercearia Carioca restaurant created a curb to curb pond. The restaurant owner, a man of vision, filled the water with live fish for diners to select, emulating show-window aquariums in New York and Paris.
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Sao Paulo
Mercearia Carioca
New York
Paris
Adlerika for better sleep and bowel cleansing
An ad claims Adlerika relieves gas and helps sleep by addressing both upper and lower bowel. It promises one dose relieves stomach pressure and allows a full night's rest, claiming relief from constipation in two hours and urging readers to cleanse stomach and bowels. Distributed by Post Office Drug Co. and Fox Drug Co.
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Post Office Drug Co
Fox Drug Co
Parents See Son Dive To Death In Plane
On Mother's Day in Santa Rosa California Fay Berry an aviation student piloted a plane to land at the Smith ranch. Robert Smith 18 and Fay Berry 25 died in the crash while Arnold Berry 23 died later in hospital. Mrs Smith watched the tragedy.
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Santa Rosa
Calif
Robert Smith
Modesto
Fay Berry
Smith
Joseph Smith
Berry
Arnold Berry
Legless Man Saves Life of Mechanic
Chicago reports Virgil Thomas a legless 60 year old man using cane strength to lift a car pinning mechanic Fred Beaver. Beaver pulled free after a jack slipped. Doctors say he suffered brain concussion and escaped serious injury or death.
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International News Service
Chicago
Fred Beaver
Virgil Thomas
Beaver
Thomas
Anglo Catholics Plan 94 Hour Prayer Stunt Over Reunion
About 50 000 Anglo Catholics oppose church union with Free Churches unless ministers lack episcopal ordination are not recognized. They will kneel for 94 hours in London churches to seek guidance as 370 bishops discuss reunion at the Lambeth Conference in July. Evangelicals want reunion without re ordination of Free Church ministers.
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International News Service
London
Church of England
Free Churches
Lambeth
Paris
Variety
Wiedeus
Building for Prehistoric Man at Chicago University
In Chicago on May 12, the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago, costing $1,000,000, is in early construction for the study of pre historic man. Professor Henry Breasted will oversee the institute’s educational activities.
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International News Service
Chicago
Oriental Institute
University of Chicago
Henry Breasted
Giant cuttlefish captured off Kanazawa in Kanagawa
A 12 foot cuttlefish, among the largest seen in Japanese waters, was captured by a Kanazawa fisherman. The prize brought a large sum as the creature was prepared as a Japanese delicacy.
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United Press
Tokyo
Kanazawa
Kanagawa Prefecture
Rains Fail to Dampen Lions in Austin Meet
May 12 Austin Texas Lions arrive for their annual three day convention despite steady rain and damp decorations. Port Arthur delegates hoist banners from the State Senate chamber as sessions begin with official breakfasts and welcoming addresses by Chief Justice Cureton Mayor McFadden and Lions Club president Mendell. Early notables include A C Cater Hou ton Julien Heyer Ed Vaught and C H Hatton.
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Texas Lions
Port Arthur
C. M. Cureton
State Supreme Court
McFadden
George Mendell
Austin Lions’ Club
A. C. Cater
Houston
Texas
Lions
Julien C. Heyer
Fort Worth
International
Ed Vaught
Oklahoma City
C. H. Hatton
Wichita
Kan
Plane cuts capers alone and scares pilot
May 12 Cleveland wartime student flyer Henry L. Gabriel briefly flew a dual control plane with an army pilot. When Gabriel took the stick, the aircraft performed swift gyrations with wingovers and barrel rolls. At about 100 feet the plane leveled and landed. The pilot admitted he took control to scare Gabriel into landing safely.
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United Press
Cleveland
Henry L. Gabriel
Providence
Gabriel
Quakes ruin Ito resort in Izu Peninsula
Ito Shizuoka Prefecture May 12 United Press reports more than 2500 earthquake shocks since January 1. One day in April saw 100 shocks in 18 hours. The popular Ito hot springs village near Tokyo now lies deserted as villas stand empty and inns suffer losses. Villagers sleep in boats after ongoing tremors.
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United Press
Ito
Shizuoka
Prefecture
Japan
Izu Peninsula
Seismological Observatory
Tokyo
Cancer Deaths in France Decreasing
Paris reports cancer death trends showing a twenty year Lyon study from 1906 to 1926. While deaths rose in that period, the actual number of victims declined, according to a paper by Auguste Laimiere and Paul Vigne.
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International News Service
Paris
France
Academy of Medicine
Auguste Laimiere
Paul Vigne
Lyon
Munich Adds English Speaking Policemen
American and English tourists in Munich will now find 30 policemen able to provide information in English. These officers wear a special badge and have completed a months long instruction course.
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International News Service
Munich
Germany
How to Heal Skin Diseases
How to heal skin eruptions and itching with Tetterine a cooling antiseptic ointment advertised by Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga for 60c a box or by mail postpaid. The ad claims parasite killing and skin healing effects and guarantees relief from eczema ringworm pimples and dermatitis.
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Shuptrine Co
Savannah
Highways Impassable Across Texas After Heavy Rain
Torrential weekend rains left many Texas highways impassable while the Trinity River at Dallas neared bank full. Lowlands in Trinidad flooded with 36 feet river stage, 7 feet above flood level, prompting evacuations. Roads out of Waco reopened after 24 hours as rail service suffered washouts near Bremond. Other rivers approach flood stage as travelers face widespread disruption to routes toward Quersicana Temple Austin San Antonio Belton and more.
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Associated Press
Texas
Weather Bureau
Trinity
Dallas
Trindad
Waco
Southern Pacific
Bremond
Quersicana
Temple
Austin
San Antonio
Belton
Malakoff
Gatesville
Georgetown
Mexia
San Marcos
Grand Saline
Rosebud
Chilton
South
Central
Sugar adds taste to healthy Diet plans
The Sugar Institute promotes using sugar to enhance flavor in balanced meals for better health and vitality. It argues that a dash of sugar with salt improves vegetables and salads, making essential foods more appealing while doctors approve this flavor boost.
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Romotes Health
The
Sugar Institute
Tornado Strikes Anderson Behd Killing P. W. Tucker
East Texas remains choked by mud and high water as relief efforts falter fifty miles north of Austin after a Saturday tornado hit Anderson Behd. P. W. Tucker died and several others were injured in the disaster.
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Texas
Austin
Anderson Behd
P. W. Tucker
Gifts Land Young Lover in Prison
Peoria Illinois May 12 Harry Shepard 23 sought to win a young woman by offering stolen gifts. The fruits of theft could not buy affection and he was arrested. He awaits grand jury action on a charge of larceny.
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Peoria
Til
Durance Vile
Harry Shepard
Harry
Lnyceny
Police Seek Artistic Thief In Berkeley Case
Berkeley May 12. University of California scientific police seek a thief with an artistic inclination after a hand carved wood statue valued at 300 dollars was stolen from Haviland Hall on the campus.
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International News Service
Berkeley
Cal
Haviland Hall
University of California
Market Festival Plays to Feature King Lear and Falstaff Adaptation
Wernigerode Germany May 12 Shakespeare's King Lear and Hans Rothe's Falstaff in Windsor an adaptation of The Merry Wives of Windsor will be on the program of the Market Festival Plays to be staged with local and visiting talent and directed for the event.
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Wernigerode
Germany
King Lear
Hans Rothe
Giver in this City in the Hars Mountains Summer Event
A summer event titled Giver in this City begins on June 20 in the Hars Mountains area, inviting attendees to join a citywide program during the warm season.
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Hars Mountains
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