Beware of the "You Have Been Selected" Fraud
A column recounts John Fallford's $1500 loss to a scam sparked by a mailed "You have been selected" invitation. It warns that many fall for similar pitches and cites strict enforcement by states, postal inspectors, and business groups. Emphasizes personal vigilance, diversified investments, and trusting bankers over slick letters.
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John Fallford
Wildcat Brothers
Comy
John Fallfor
New York
Hocking Valley
A Hero Dies in Madrid Bull Fight
ArianO Montes, Mexican bull fighter, died after being gored in Madrid. The bull was the third Montes faced that afternoon as the arena mourns. The piece condemns bull fighting as brutal and a poor sport, noting bulls and horses suffer and heroes die despite any skill.
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Ariano Montes
Madrid
Montes
Mexico
Spain
Not Worth It An Old Man Chooses Dying Life Over Water
An elderly Brooklyn resident who padlocked his bathroom door twenty years ago to avoid water faced near death from thirst. He lived on fifteen cents a day with two hundred thousand dollars in bank funds, prompting question whether life without water is worth prolonging.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Descriptive clash over beauty norms at Philadelphia fair
Anisotropic remarks about women at the Philadelphia centennial highlight Arabs from Tunis preferring desert women over unveiled faces and painted stock. The discourse contrasts “flapper” style with traditional appearance, noting attitudes toward beauty and propriety.
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Tunis
Philadelphia
Hysterical Mussolini Highlighted as Great Man by Spectator
Fragmentary OCR note presents a polarized view of Benito Mussolini with comparisons to Napoleon Bonaparte. The text mixes praise and oblique references, lacking clear events or dates but indicating historical figures and contentious opinions.
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Mussolini Jenito Mussolini
Italy
Penguins in New York Zoo Astonish Visitors in Heat
A dozen king penguins stand upright in New York's zoological garden. They may struggle in the summer heat, as their Antarctic origin clashes with the warmer climate. The article notes their three foot height, solemn demeanor, and unique egg custody behavior by both parents.
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New York
Zoological Garden
Tensions Rise Over Kaiser Property War Threat Looms
Germany faces a division over confiscating six hundred million dollars in former Kaiser property as monarchies clash. A wider war possibility flares between Russia and Romania over Bessarabia with Romania relying on the League of Nations seen as fragile. Europe remains unsettled and far from peaceful.
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Germany
Russia
Rumania
Bessarabia
League of Nations
Europe
Theosophist leader predicts Christ's return through Krishnamurti
Mrs Besant says Christ is coming soon and will inhabit Krishnamurti's body. Krishnamurtis, a young Indian, is held in high regard by Besant. The notion of Christ entering a Hindu body is presented with concern and questions.
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Annie Besant
Theosophists
Krishnamurti
Krishnamurtis
Besant
Wall Street Trading Hears Rumor Of Big Steel Move
The report notes a purchase of 122100 shares of steel common at 137 1 4. It claims a hidden melon worth about four hundred million dollars. Judge Gary remains cautious, keeping Big Steel buoyed by 400 million in cash.
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Wall Street
Gary
Franc Decline Signals Deep French Economic Woes
Europe buckles as the French franc hits a new record low prompting concerns over stability. Analysts blame poor judgment for the currency’s plunge, noting France faces solvent doubts while other nations watch closely for any signs of recovery or further decline.
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Europe
Reverend criticizes election fund and public sentiment
The Reverend Dr. Young denounces a Pennsylvania election fund of two million dollars. He argues public sentiment alone cannot curb buying public offices, noting that people remain unaware until action is done and forget information once it becomes known.
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Dr. Young
Reverend Slaten Predicts Big Change for Human Race
The Reverend Dr Slaten predicts humanity will transform in sixty years with grandchildren learning from nature rather than theology or philosophy. He adds that future generations will embrace internationalism, supplanting contemporary patriotism.
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Slaten
Nature as teacher and the need for enduring patriotism
The speaker argues that enduring patriotism, preserving ancestral achievements, is essential for generations. Nature can instruct only when aided by philosophy and inspiration, while primitive peoples misused nature to justify murder and superstition.
New Opera Star Debuts at Age Twenty
A 20 year old soprano debuts as the newest grand opera star, with critics noting precocious talent and suggesting early training and favorable surroundings contribute to rising success.
Hair Bobbing by Turkish Women Draws Attention
Brief observations note Turkish women bobbing their hair and suggest social scenes in a changing world. The piece hints at new trends and light gossip, with a light tone about daily life.
Chicago woman hit by taxi while fleeing police
A Chicago woman attempting to escape law enforcement was struck by a taxi. The incident occurred as authorities pursued her, with no further details on injuries available. Potatoes grow wild in Chile. Potato prices grow wild here.
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Chicago
Chile
St. Louis Man Steals Ukulele From Streetcar
A St. Louis man stole a ukulele from a streetcar, while witnesses note courteous conduct as the thief allegedly exited to allow a woman to stand. The incident highlights petty theft and public behavior expectations in transit.
Regulation of Interstate Power Transmission Faces Federal Clash
The article surveys the looming dispute over who regulates interstate power transmission as long distance lines grow. It notes Hoover support for state autonomy via compacts, with possibility of federal takeover if needed, and traces regulatory history from railroads to utilities including court precedents and the Shreveport and Minneapolis rate cases.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
State Commission
United States
New York State
Pennsylvania
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme
Shreveport
Minneapolis
Supreme Court
New Hampshire
Aid
Broadway seesawing in June with gossip and nightlife
New York gossip notes a flurry of Broadway figures from Harry Thaw’s romance and Jillian Gish to George Jean Nathan and Neysa McMein. The column mentions croquet in Central Park, touring entertainers, beer halls near Broadway, noon crowds, and last call for June brides as society observes shifting nightlife.
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New York
Broadway
Harry K. Thaw
Greenwich Village
San
R. C. Benchley
Life
Jillian Gish
Europe
Mons. Duell
George Jean Nathan
Mansfield Theater
Joyce Hawley
Karl Carroll
California
Frank
Central Park Green
Neysa McMein
Paris
Questions and Answers on Turtles Infrared Rays and Visa Fees
The Smithsonian cites a weighed turtle near 1500 pounds as the largest. Infra red rays are below 850 billion vibrations per second and come from heated metals as they darken. France rejects reciprocal visa fee waivers and Britain has not accepted reductions.
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Smithsonian Institution
France
England
France Produces Vast Glove Output For Export
France manufactures about 26 million pairs of gloves each year with roughly 19 million sent abroad. The production highlights a strong export orientation and indicates significant trade activity in the glove sector.
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France
Athens Debates Injunction Over Hill School
Citizens of Athens filed suit to stop razing the old hill school with a temporary injunction granted. Ohio University lost the state baseball title to Wooster 8 to 2. J B Smith store in Glouster struck by lightning causing 300 in damage. The university’s commerce school shows growth with two instructors as sole faculty. Street light funds approved. After Boxwell exams, Athens township hired several teachers. Governor Patterson died in Cincinnati. Lt. Gov Harris took oath.
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Athens
Ohio University
Wooster
J. B. Smith
Glouster
School of Commerce
C. M. Copeland
Mable K. Brown
Boxwell
Athens Township
Bessie Stanelart
Mary Biddle
Mary Caldwell
Jennie Price
Gertrude Higgins
Clarence Matheny
Miss ¢. E. Cooley
Mabel Wynn
Grace Johnson
Ethel Gillett
Clara Caldwell
Guy Morrison
Ida White
May Simms
T. R. Bennett
Woodrow Will Son and Thom as R. M. to Be Nominated at Midnight
The era's political intrigue features Woodrow Will Son and Thomas R. M. set for midnight nomination as other world events unfold. Cigar firm John H. Swisher plans Nelsonville factory employing 200 to 800 girls, signaling industrial growth. Roosevelt suffers coughing spell prompting New York doctors' alert. Denunciation of hyphenated Americans anchors Democratic platform. Ohio State students from Athens return home for summer. Marconi claims wireless aeroplane transmission solved.
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Woodrow Will
Thomas R. Marshall
Meuse
John H. Swisher Cigar Company
Nelsonville
Lastro
Masonic
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Athens
Ohi State University
Roger Jones
Austin Wood
Sanford Bundy
Fred Junod
Don McVay
Marconi
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