Polar explorations and tragic balloon attempts recalled
The article recounts failed polar balloon expeditions by Andree in 1896 97 Strindberg and Fraenkel and later attempts including Wellmans dirigible and a historic fatal voyage. It highlights brave figures facing dangerous winds ice and isolation while the fate of explorers remains uncertain.
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Andree
Strindberg
Fraenkel
America
Andres
Ben Seremot
Wreliman
Lenin
Safa Tee
Shaw
Win Srrouthy
Novone
Return Afoot Is Airman Belief In Polar Rescue Plan
An interview from Liverpool features Commander Frank Arthur Worsley, Shackleton’s endur ance captain, who backs an Algarston polar expedition and a British Bilmp dirigible to reach Spitsbergen and aid Amundsen’s search. Norwegian attache K Pestrué says no alarm yet, noting polar journeys demand time, weather delays, and cautious progress toward the pole.
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Arctic
Liverpool Today
Frank Arthur
Worsley
Shackleton
Endurance
Spitsbergen
Amundsen
K. Pestrué
Amundaen
Pole
North Pole
Building Activity on Coast Says Sen Linn
Senator Linn notes building activity on the coast in both San Francisco and San Angele as winter gives way to summer crops. He is a 1924 elected state senator from White Sulphur Springs, praised for a high minded independent course in legislation, earning friends in his home county.
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San Francisco
San Angele
Linn
Temperatures Rise Across Central States Amid Frost Damage
The Associated Press reports rising temps across the Central West from Chicago to the Ohio river and Missouri Ozarks while frostbitten fruit vegetables suffer. A May heat wave breaks records in the Southwest Texas faces extreme May weather as Central West records a dramatic drop and widespread frost damage and property losses.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle West
Ohio River
Missouri Ozarks
Mercury
Southwest
Texas
Central West
Lake An
Amundsen Land Search Rumors and Polar Prospects
The article discusses the possibility Amundsen could have reached land in the Arctic, noting landfall would imply life supporting terrain and food. It compares polar exploration logic to Nansen's famed voyage, suggesting word may come months later and stressing Arctic land may exist where sea and ice meet.
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Terra Firma
Arete
Arctic
Amundsen
Nansen
Fram
RIFFIANS BEATEN BY FRENCH TROOPS IN MOROCCO
A May 25 dispatch from RG Morocco reports French forces repelling heavy Yebala tribal attacks along the Tebalal river front. Spanish inflicts losses are noted as French communications describe renewed tribal offensives and French reinforcement to support operations.
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Vianea
Morocco
Poms
Will Strew Flowers On Soldiers Graves
The graves of all cemeteries will be visited by patriotic organizations. Mounds will be strewn with evergreens and flowers. In the evening a grand patriotic program and long addresses are planned. The meeting opens promptly at p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Arctic Amundsen relief fate in gale unfolds
The report from Los Angeles on May 25 notes a looming Arctic gale as Roald Amundsen's rescue expedition remains missing since leaving Spitsbergen. Hammer outlines three probable contingencies and doubts open-water routes, while noting fuel limits and possible plane damage as the six explorers face peril in frigid seals.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Roald Amunden
Itabergen
Haakon H. Hammer
Amundsen
Hamme
Tte
Satimatis
Hammer
Spltabernen
Arctic
King’s Bay
Spitsbergen
Thureday
Missing Witness Sought by Police in Chicago Murder Case
Chicago on May 25 jurors selected for the trial of William Darling Sh Tor for a mills murder case. A venireman list includes two questioned by Kim Pa to aid Philadelphia police in locating Robert White. A special delivery letter from White was mailed from Philadelphia claiming fear for his life. Eve Shepherd implicated as involved in the case and press reports describe a tense, unsettled situation.
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Chicago
William Darling
Mills
Veniceman
Kim
Philadelphia
Robert White
de Tenge
Joseph P. Bavage
White
Special Session for Scopes Case criticized in Dayton
The document recounts public sentiment in Dayton surrounding the Scopes trial. Officials argue the prosecution was not for publicity but to protect school children and the teaching of religion over scientific theories. The speech suggests local fear of evolving doctrine and asserts the indictment aimed to curb secular science from public schools.
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Dayton
Rhea County
Professor Scopes
Powe
Scopes
Presbyterians Debate Union Of Churches Friction Rises
In Columbus Ohio May 35 Milt Jamentaliers remarks heated debate over a move toward union within Presbyterian churches. A report from the church department of church cooperation Union, by Dr Stevenson of Princeton New Jersey, frames the controversy as a key early expression of moderist fundamentalist tensions. Rows of opinion emerge as the proposal is examined.
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Columbus
Ohio
Milt Jamentaliers
Church Co-Operation Union
Dr. Stevenson
Princeton
N. J
Mrs Mary Craven Called by Death
Mary Craven widow of Rev. R M Craven an early frontier teacher and circuit rider’s wife died after a life spent in sod houses and frontier towns across Montana She bore 11 children with only three surviving and her family mourns her passing as they prepare for burial services in Columbia Falls and rest in Utah memories of pioneer life endure through the state
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Montana
W. W. van Oradell
Craven
Townsend
Cravens
Gallatin Valley
Manhattan
Belgrade
Kalispell
Great Northern
Flathead Valley
Helena
Utah
Ogden
Butte
Columbia Falls
Butte Boy Hurt When Rifle Fires Accidental Shot
John Kane an 11 year old Butte boy was shot in the foot while returning from a hunting trip. A companion’s .23 caliber rifle discharged accidentally. He hobble to a car then to Murray hospital where doctors will X-ray and plan removal of the slug from the arch of his right foot.
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John Kane
Butte
Rheumatism Hope Through Blood Cleansing Remedy
A vintage advertisement promotes a vegetable blood purifier claiming rheumatism is caused by blood poverty. It touts 858 and SSS as powerful cleansers that build red blood cells, reduce impurities, and relieve pain. It promises renewed strength, boosted appetite, pink complexion, and restored vitality through the product's cleansing action.
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Nature
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
Mrs N R Layton of University St St Louis describes severe side pain and weakness after childbirth then relief after one bottle of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recommends it to friends and urges others to try it sold by druggists everywhere
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Louis
Missouri
Tonger
Gonger
Lydia E. Pinkham
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