Chicago sees 1313 gangs in city and environs
Chicago professor Frederick M Thrasher cites 1313 gangs with about 50 660 members in a City Club address. He describes gangs as a symptom of social disorganization and urges scientific study rather than more police, noting youths learn crime techniques and a naive fatalism in what he calls high schools of crime.
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William R. Curry
Chicago
Frederick M. Thrasher
Illinois Wesleyan University
City Club
New England Readies 150th Lexington Anniversary
New England states plan joint events to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington on April 18 and 19, commemorating the start of the Revolutionary War. R. T. Bulkeley reports from New Haven with statewide observances set for spring.
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New Haven
Conn
New England
Lexington
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Highlighted by State Plans
Connecticut funds its share for the Mid ni ght Ride of Paul Revere celebration and aids New Haven in a separate observance, marking the 1775 founding of the Governor's Foot Guard. The three day program will reenact 1775 scenes with guests from historic Revolutionary era units.
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Paul Revere
Connecticut
New Haven
Governor's Foot Guard Company
Congress
President Coolidge
Foot Guard
Benedict Arnold
Lexington
Boston
Richmond
Blues
Charleston
Light Infantry
Gate City Guard
Atlanta
Cars rise 16.6 percent in 1924 US total
The Department of Agriculture reports motor vehicles in the United States grew 16.6 percent over the year. The year end total reached 17,691,981 vehicles, roughly one car for every 6.4 people.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Slump to Ease Spine on Rough Roads Says Physician
An osteopathic physician advises riding in second gear and slumping down in the seat to reduce spine shock when traveling over rough roads. This technique aims to cushion the spine and minimize impact.
Dust Settler in Trial by Holland Candle Maker
A Holland candle maker experiments with a coal tar mixture to settle road dust. Repeated sprinklings reportedly form a coating resembling asphalt on highways.
Autos Help Roads Aid Railways Shipped Carloads
The article notes automotive industry support for railroads with 726,000 carloads of automotive products shipped by rail last year and 610,000 carloads of gasoline.
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R. T. Bulkeley
Washington &I
Hamburger
Lard
Therese
Veal
West Union &T
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the Roach Grocery Co
West Washington
Messenger
Cash and Carry Store
Millfield
Hershey
Athens
Chauncey
Ial
TRY Messenger
Lamb
Hamburg
van ! & Dinsmore
Mead and
Curly
Little Willie
Pillsbury
Sweet Bhater's
Union St. Athens
Sayre
Sones
Kirk
Athens, Nelsonville and
Glouster
Country Club
Pork and Beans Country Club
Clifton
Catsup Country Club
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Kellog’s
Callies
Red River
Ohio
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