Man Eaters of Africa Lions Terrorize Kenya Rail Line
A historic account details two maneaters near Nairobi who killed and devoured workers during Uganda railway construction. Hunters, including Roy Stewart and Paul Rainey hounds, pursue the beasts through reed beds and rocky hills, engaging cadenced gunfire and trap efforts as government officials organize a hunt near Simba station.
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Uganda
Patterson
Colonel Patterson
Martini
Kimama
Mr. Ryanl
Simba Station
Simba
Mr. Woosman
Paul Rainey
Forest Glen
Nairobi
Roy Stewart
Mississippi
Mr. Bowker
King’s African Rifles
Stewart
Bellman
Tiny Baldwin locomotive wow at Rio de Janeiro exposition
Baldwin Locomotive Works displays a one forty eighth scale replica of its Luxo Express at the Brazilian Centennial Exposition in Rio de Janeiro. The miniature runs on a moving track with scenery, lights, and simulated smoke, achieving scale speeds of 150 mph in tests.
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Hio DE Janeiro
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Central Railway of Brazil
Walschaert
Central Railway of
Brazil
France
United States
Lost Coin Heist Lifts Weightier Stakes At Paris Race
Paris authorities probe a Paris Councillors prize race where Dauphin owner Jefferson Davis Cohn faces a weight dispute after jockey Al Sharpe rode under by four ounces. Le Prodige claims the purse as bettors sue over misread weights, with refunds promised to 5 and 10 franc backers.
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Paris
le Dauphin
Jefferson
Davis Cohn Dauphin
Dauphin
al Sharpe
le Prodige
Cohn
London Eyes U S For Remedy To Fog Problem
London seeks American solution to its long standing winter fog issue. Pittsburg scientists are said to have found a way to dispel fog, and locals hope the fog will be wiped out by American ingenuity.
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London
America
Pittsburg
Puppy Bites Master and Six Children in France
A two month old dog at Issor near Pau bites its master Monsieur Camgros six children and a domestic. Victims taken to the Pasteur Institute at Bordeaux for treatment. recovery expected.
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Paris
Issor
Pau
Monsieur Camgros
Pasteur Institute
Bordeaux
Spanish Treasure Sought by Girl Deep Sea Diver
Margaret Naylor an English diver gains fame for recovering treasure from the sunken Spanish galleon near Mull Scotland. She navigates 60 feet of water to reach the Admi rante de Florencia while facing frequent risks and past near misses.
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London
Margaret Naylor
Mull
Scotland
Tobermory
Philip
England
British Isles
Admirante de
Ether Fumes Spark Auto Fire In Spokane
Spokane attorney W. C. Donovan tried to start his car during a cold spell by spraying ether into the spark plugs. The engine ignited and the fire brigade arrived quickly to control the blaze and save the vehicle.
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Spokane
Wash
W. C. Donovan
Donovan
Sing, don't shout say Tetrazzini on Irish quarrel
Dublin December 30 Mme Tetrazzini urged calm among Irishmen saying a love of music can heal internal quarrels. She called John McCormack the greatest singer in the world and advised turning from conflict to harmony through song.
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Dublin
Irshmen
Mme. Tetrazzini
John McCormack
Tears of Diamonds Draw Paris Crowd
A Far East couple sparked a crowd on Avenue de l Opera with the man bearing blue facial designs and the woman wearing two diamonds seemingly embedded beneath her skin. Onlookers noted the diamonds resembled tears that refuse to fall.
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Paris
Far East
Avenue de l’Opera
Skilled Labor Surfeit in Devastated Regions of France
In Aimens France on December 30 labor shortages appear as master builders outnumber workers. Wages rise to 80 and 100 francs daily for carpenters and masons. Towns form syndicates to address the labor shortage and organize workers.
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Mr. Woosman
Aimens
France
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Will Crawford
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