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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
6
A vivid report on postwar Warsaw describes currency upheaval, crowded markets, and altered streets. Porters, taxis, and hotel upkeep show recovery costs while churches, Nalewki, and Old Town recall a rich heritage. The Vistula and citadel scenes frame a city rebuilding with cautious optimism.
London A frail elderly man named James Kelly sought readmission to Broadmoor asylum near Wokingham after escaping in 1888. He was condemned for the 1883 murder of his wife, later spared by mercy, and has wandered globally until now seeking a final home to die, with Home Secretary renewing a warrant for Broadmoor “during his majesty's pleasure.”
In Portland Oregon the lone On Leong tong member remains hidden in his Fourth Street shop amid a war between On Leong and Hip Sing tongs in the East. He is the chapter’s sole member serving as president and other officers. The price on tong leaders is high, with $1200 for killing an interpreter and up to $2500 for a president death. The Hip Sings fear trouble and have asked a trusted detective to tell the On Leong man to stay off the streets as tensions rise locally.
Commerce department figures show plumbing exports rising from 2,000,000 to 2,206,000 in 1926 with continued growth expected. Latin America shows modest demand for baths while Great Britain covets fewer showers. Canada Mexico and Cuba present markets for new fixtures. Norway prefers detachable legs on export tubs and China asks for earth enware soo chow tubs.
Justice Moore ruled golf etiquette requires players other than the tee shooter remain distant and silent. The decision denied Sol Kohn $500 in damages after being struck on the head by a golf club wielded by Russell McClarken.
Frank Collyer, who served a one year term as Fishkill mayor and won re election for a two year term, announces the job is not worth the effort and declines to continue as mayor.
Berlin witnesses a new street craft as an unemployed vendor wheels a cart selling meat for dogs not for humans. The signs tout the product and its benefits for pets, though the cuts are not prime. Local buyers with picky pets are sparse, yet the enterprise seems to spark potential competition.
Washington announces a new rule requiring airplanes to display license tags similar to automobile plates. The measure aims to identify aircraft and enforce registration compliance across air transport.
Royal circles use informal names for members such as Prince George called Pp. G and George by the king, Queen Mary addressed as May, the Prince of Wales named David, and Elizabeth as Betty within the duchess of York family group. Ena is used for Victoria Eugenie, queen of Spain’s relative.
The Federation Interalliee des Anciens Combattants reports about 7.5 million World War I veterans worldwide. Germany leads with 2 million in one state association, France has 1.615 million, Italy 750,000, and the United States around 730000 to 660000 in main groups, with many national affiliations in Fidac terms.
Federal Judge John K. Hazel upheld Mary Swierbiewski's conviction for selling liquor at her home in Buffalo New York. He rejected defense claims based on old English law and cited a Tennessee ruling from 1881 supporting that wives can be held criminally responsible.
Tacoma based steamship lines plan to cut food costs this summer by buying reindeer meat at Seward and Nome for homeward trips. Officials expect passengers and crews will welcome the novelty and it will promote northern resources. Herds near Cantwell on government reserve and tundra herds near Nome will supply the meat.
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