Paddock Sets 100 Yard Dash World Record At Stanford
Charles W. Paddock of Stanford lowered the 100 yard dash record with an 8.1 second effort at a Stanford meet. He matched his previous Saturday feat in a windless condition, aiding USC and Stanford performances as USC took third and Stanford triumphed 18 to 56.
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Leather firm reports large deficit for 1919
National Leather company president G H Swift told the Boston meeting that last year ended with a deficit of 2,749,896. He cited raw hide prices down from pre war levels, but leather prices lagging due to tanning supply and wage trends. Despite losses, sales improved early this year.
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Great Wireless to Be Built at Shanghai
An agreement between the Chinese government and the Federal Telegraph Company, an American firm, will start construction of what is described as the greatest wireless project in the world at Shanghai. The deal sets the stage for a major telecommunication installation in China backed by the United States company.
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Murdered Man Believed Killed Over Squealing Rumor
A fragmented report indicates a man was murdered after being accused of squealing. Authorities pursue leads involving a political figure and possible revenge, with unclear names and dates in the surviving text.
Spokane Teachers Meet Rescheduled In Towne Event
In Spokane and vicinity a teachers meeting was set but has been rescheduled. Leaders expect broader attendance beyond local schools including Kanav and Vicinity observers.
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Woman Aged 100 Jigs in Hospital
A centenarian woman danced in a hospital setting during a medical event. The moment was noted as a cheerful anomaly in the patient’s day.
Egyptian Band Echoes Through Fifty Centuries
A brief note linking the silk hat band to ancient Egypt explains that ancient head-dresses used bands with streamers. The modern band on the Gordon hat is described as a carefully chosen quality echo of that long tradition.
More Than A Third Nation Population In Large Cities
The Associated Press reports census figures showing 37,770,114 people or 36 percent of the nation’s population in 1920 lived in 287 cities of 25,000 or more. About 2,139 municipalities contain 2,600 plus inhabitants with 64,314,476 total. Arkansas and Alabama show voting age shares near 49 and 48 percent respectively. urban Alabama children under 15 are 29.6 percent, rural 41.7 percent.
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United States
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Sewer Cocktail Calamity Outdoors Skims Liquor Loss
A chaotic scene reports a sewer cocktail with about twenty thousand dollars worth of fine liquor wasted as bottles were smashed. Police Chief Warr oversees the incident amid jail and department notes. In California, forty two resort hotels sign a pact to revert to prewar pricing as federal shakeup looms.
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Boy of 11 Kills Self in California Tragedy
An 11 year old boy shot himself last night amid fear and confusion. The incident reported from Redding California follows a troubled period and involves a note found at the scene. Authorities are investigating the circumstances and any possible motives related to the family.
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Visiting boxers set for Broadway show April 5 in Butte
Live sport news highlights American Legion boxing card headlined by Bori France Ray Rose and Al Nelson. France with 106 fights in five years has 100 losses and 12 career defeats, Nelson 41 fights in 1½ years, Rose 100 fights with recent wins and top opponents. All three train at Crowley & Lockhart gymnasium and prepared for a busy day with practice and spectator turnout.
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Exhibition Games and Track Notes From Unclear Sources
Fragmented report covers exhibition games with players such as Noa Frenchteo and Louie Ameri cant, mentions Lake Charlee Philadelphia and Memphis Boston games, and notes a University of Southern California 220 yard dash record near 20.45 seconds. Also reports a Chicago reinstatement denial for CW Kennedy and MEYERS ends training.
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Cabinet Discusses Farmers Problems
Cabinet discusses farmers problems and approaches to export and tax measures. Officials consider policy options to support agriculture and potential announcements to future measures.
Paddock Sets World Records in Berkeley Meet
Charley Paddock of USC shatters two world marks in the Berkeley meet against California. He runs 220 yards in 21.1 seconds and ties the 100 yard dash record near 9.3 seconds despite wind, drawing scrutiny from the AAU officials. The report notes strong Eastern skepticism toward Pacific Coast timing and praises Paddock’s sprinting prowess.
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Easter Gambling and Baseball Gossip from the Era
A collage of sports and oddities from spring, noting Easter gambling, Connie Mack’s tall pitching staff, 131 earthquakes in 1920, and light jabs at crime waves and rain delaying the Senators. It also mentions prep school basketball in New York City with Clason Point defeating Staten Island Academy 60 to something, and sports writers swapping notes.
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Staten Island Academy
Sports Briefs From A Hazy City Page
In a scrambled update, reports touch on baseball standings with the Yankees and Brooklyn, plus lacrosse or football notes involving Les Londos and Renato Gardiat. Mentions of Philadelphia and Gainesville hint at games or signings, with scattered names such as Teague and Teun Bip.
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