War era cancer research hindered by mice shortage
The New York Times report details how wartime research faced delays as doctors lost researchers to service and the supply of laboratory mice dwindled. Dr. Francis Carter Wood notes mice were used to detect gas leaks on submarines and to differentiate pneumonia types, guiding treatment, while cancer statistics shifted due to population disruption and migration.
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New York Times
Francis Carter Wood
George Crocker
Canaries
George Crocker Special Research Fund
Wood
England
Cancer underreported as death cause in regions like Russia
The statement notes cancer is less frequently diagnosed and reported as the cause of death in areas such as Russia. It highlights underdiagnosis, reporting gaps, and potential data inconsistencies affecting mortality statistics.
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Atrles
Russia
Three Versailles Documents Must Be Ratified
German representatives press the council of five to decide which Versailles documents require national assembly approval. They ask whether the treaty of peace the additional protocol and the Rhine occupation convention must all be submitted or only some. The Temps reports the allies insist all three must be approved by the assembly.
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Council of Five
Versailles
National Assembly
Rhine
Temps
Eee
More Bathrooms in Modern Homes
Building Age notes a shift toward multiple bathrooms in homes, with master bedrooms and additional baths for near equal bedrooms. Larger houses now include a first floor lavatory for guests and maid quarters with private facilities. The trend mirrors hotel design and aims at improved cleanliness and comfort despite higher costs.
Park to Park Auto Service Inaugurated Between Yellowstone and Glacier
Helena July 6 formal inauguration of the park to park auto service on the Geysers Glaciers trail. Buses from the two parks met in Helena with W P Kenney federal general manager of the Great Northern Railway among the first passengers. Service runs three times weekly.
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Helena
Yellowstone
Glacier
W. P. Kenney
Great Northern Railway
Kansas City saloons reopen after 15 years of prohibition
In Kansas City Missouri on July first a revival began as about fifty saloons opened. Most offered only soft drinks yet some planned sale of beverages. The move comes after a long chosen pause with saloons deciding to proceed with beverages despite the uncertain final policy.
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Kansas City
Paris cab decline and cigarette profiteering noted
Paris faces a shrinking taxi fleet with fewer than 600 cabs in service, and a wartime horse shortage drops numbers from 4 000 to 564. Berlin authorities wage a campaign against illicit cigarette trade as street peddlers hike prices to well above marked rates.
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Paris
Berlin
Holland Scores Early In Diplomatic Treaty Tourney
Paris reports Holland scored in the first heat of a diplomatic tourney with Belgium over the 1839 treaties. Belgian annexation bids and Belgian fears for Antwerp prompted Dutch protests and Queen Wilhelmina visitations. A five powers conference backed a seven nation commission to revise provisions without transferring sovereignty while inviting joint waterway formulas.
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Holland
Belgium
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Ers
Antwerp
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Wilhelmina
Defini
Stockholm Sweden Swedish American exchange foundation formed
Stockholm reports a Swedish American foundation will send 40 Swedish students to America in exchange for 10 Americans from the Scandinavian American foundation in New York. The American minister Tra Nelson M Fis will cover the expenses of one Swedish student for five years. Carranza orders steps to stop a duel in Laredo Texas and prohibits dueling by Mexican law.
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New York
Sweden
Tra Nelson M Fis
Laredo
Texas
Carranza
Mexico
Juan Barrakan
Rafaeleto
Eircios
el Pomeror
Monterey
No More Bread Tickets in France War Cards Cost Placed
Paris reports bread tickets discontinued for food. sugar cards remain. Minister of Food notes printing and distribution costs during the war reached nearly 4 million dollars, reflecting wartime measures and shifting ration practices.
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Paris
France
Rioting Over Cost of Living Claims One Dead Nine Injured
Florence Italy July 5 One person was killed and seven or more injured in renewed rioting over the high cost of living. Carbineers were deployed to quell the unrest amid rising clashes and gunfire.
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Associated Press
Florence
Italy
Saturda
Neven
Cleveland Walks Strike Ties Up City Transit
About 2,600 motormen and conductors of the Cleveland Street Railway Company walked out this morning, tying up city transit in an eight month wage dispute. Leaders demand a 12 cent an hour raise as negotiations continue.
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Cleveland Walks
Leveland
Cleveland Street Railway Company
Prohibition and Gold Export Ban Trigger British Investment Shift
London views the British gold embargo and sterling devaluation as pushing American money into foreign securities. Britain would need US credit to pay for imports, and selling UK securities might follow if US goods are to flow to Great Britain. A suggested US role includes building plants in the United Kingdom using locally purchased equipment to spur British industry and create a market.
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England
Sterling Exchange
London
National
Foreign Trades Council
United States
Amer
Great Britain
America
United Kingdom
War ends but entertainment work for officers continues
The Bureau for Entertainment of Army Officers remains active after the war. Mrs. Harrison widowed ex-president’s widow, has worked tirelessly to aid in entertainment efforts in New York City. Reports note American businesses eye markets in England and Europe. Plateglass industry expands with 650000 boxes used annually. Belgium export dominates 420000 boxes, rest manufactured. Past year Japan produced 450000 boxes with 600000 consumed domestically. Remains of Sampson W. Hall to be moved to Mount Moriah Cemetery with Chapman officiating. Symons and family mourn Sir n England native aged, funeral planned in Butte with services at Pearl Now church.
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Belgium
Japan
Hall
Sampson W. Hall
Mount “Moriah
Chapman
Fin Symions
England
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Ave
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Church of Butte
Bea
Mount Moriah
Rumein
Washington Lodge Rites Notice for 74 Year Old Charlee Hl
The report records the death at age 74 of Charlee Hl at the family residence on Green avenues in Hill. Funeral details are pending as the remains were moved to Richards Parlors and time and place will be announced in future papers. The deceased was a member of the Oda Pelion fraternity of Grass Valley and is survived by a daughter Mrs. Sateaara.
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Fa and
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Hill
Green’ Avenues
Charlee
Hunte the Rainer
Richards
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