Mokis Dance to Propitiate Rain God in Ancient Rite
Smithsonian archaeologists describe the Moki or Hopi snake dance in northeastern Arizona. In late August, about 2,500 spectators witness snake priests and dancers handling writhing rattlesnakes in a ritual to honor rain godues. The ceremony lasts about fifty minutes, ending with offerings and a communal blessing as drought concerns loom.
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Smithsonian
Awersea
Arizona
H. G. Tinsey
Dearborn
Spain
Tusuyan
Europe
America
Coronado
Honi
Prista
Ashlef
Kopall
Aline
Kopali
Elvela
Iilva
Snakes in Mok Ceremonies Draw Curious Questions
Reported observations of Moki snake dances describe half-nude priests handling serpents during rites. Spectators note snakes sometimes strike captors while dancers manage the reptiles with a special venom-contrasting broth. Scientists note ritual handling may reduce venom risk, calling the spectacle a unique barbaric canon of ceremony.
WIFE CALLS THEM BRUTES AT BENNETT CUP RACE
In Etampes France the Gordon Bennett cup win by Sadi Lecointe drew cheers from Americans British and French. Mme Lecointe stood apart in an open car watching as the crowd mobbed her husband. She declared the crowd brutes and grew angrier as several women tried to kiss him.
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Etampes
France
Sadi Lecointe
Mme. Lecointe
Mme, Lecomte
Sadi
Census Taken for Jap Army Mobilization Plan
Tokyo reports a census conducted October 1 seeks willingness to serve in war among physicians, surgeons, dentists, pharmacists, tailors, blacksmiths and others. Officials say data supports a broad mobilization plan, with a new national industrial census board examining factories, mines, railways and marine transport systems.
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Tokyo
National
Spanish Coin of 1709 Found in Delaware Bay Catch
Cape May N J Frank W Hughes of Cape May Point caught two nine pound weakfish in Delaware Bay. Inside one fish he found a Spanish coin dated 1709. The coin likely came from a Spanish ship wrecked off the Delaware capes. Hughes was joined by Dorothy Carson who earlier found a $500 pearl in a Fishing Creek clam.
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Cape May
N. J
Frank W. Hughes
Cape May Point
Delaware Bay
Hughes
Delaware Capes
Doryce Carson
Fishing Creek
Periscope Stowaway Reported On Navy Transport
New York discovery of a periscope stowaway aboard the Princesa Matoika arrived from Antwerp. Belgian searches found 28 stowaways aboard the ship including a man hidden in bunkers. A jewel theft involving six hundred dollars worth of diamonds and a missing ring was also mentioned in a confusing tale about chickens and a gem.
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New York
Hubbard C. Bish
Princesa Matoika
Hare
Antwerp
Davenport
Walbourne
Bargain store incident in Wabash injures two girls
In Wabash Indiana two eight year old girls entered a local tie shop and attempted to steal a tie. A clerk and the manager intervened and the scene deteriorated leading to injuries. Details remain unclear from the damaged text.
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Wabash
Ind
Nail
Grapevine News Sees Prison Break Rumors Across Iowa
Des Moines December reports suggest a rapid, social spread of escape plans from the state penitentiary. The state board of control cites possible underground signs or mental telepathy among prisoners and suspects outside help. Authorities expect rewards and ongoing pursuit through southeastern Iowa toward Chicago.
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Des Moines
State Penitentiary
Lemars
Con
Madison
Sioux City
Statehouse
Board of ‘Control
State Board of Control
Harry Smith
James O'Keefe
Chicago
Board of Control
Constipation and daily bowels for health
The piece argues constipation underlies many diseases and urges a daily bowel movement. It promotes outdoor exercise as key, notes no medicine needed with proper habits, and endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as gentle when medicine is required. Sold by local druggists.
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Medicina
Gibson & Rabe
Dempsey Accused Of Rabbit Punch Foul In Ring
A Chicago dispatch argues heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey uses the rabbit punch a foul under Marquis of Queensberry rules. The piece cites Milburn Saylor as a prior disqualification for the move and explains the illegal blow to the back of the neck.
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Chicago
Jak Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Milburn Saylor
Saylor
Australia
New Zealand
Lana Leta
Iowa Electors to Meet January 10 in Des Moines
Iowa thirteen presidential electors will convene January 10 at the seat of government to cast ballots for president. They are pledged to Warren G Harding, reflecting Iowa’s solid Republican vote last November. Certificates and official notices accompany the electors’ call, with copies sent to key federal and state officials.
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Washington, D.C
United States Senate
Town electors named for state offices in noon appointment
The governor will hold a noon session on January 10 in the statehouse governor's suite to appoint a full slate of town electors. The electors named include Guy S. Brewer of Polk County and Roy W. Snell of Sioux County for at large. Tracy Garratt Des Moines County for first district. A B Bowen Jackson County for second district. Lore Alford Black Hawk County for third district. B J Curtin Winneshiek County for fourth. F L Anderson Linn County for fifth. Frank Younkin for sixth. Earl Ferguson Page County for ninth. Frank F Everest Pottawattamie County for tenth. Robert Healy Webster County and Malcolm Currie Sac County for eleventh.
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Statehouse
Guy S. Brewer
Polk County
Roy W. Snell
Sioux County
Tracy
Garratt
Des ,Moines County
A. B. Bowen
Jackson County
Lore Alford
Black Hawk County
B. J. Curtin
Winneshiek
Proposal to Introduce Jury System Into Japan
Tokyo December 80 AP news dispatch reports a special committee considering introducing a jury system in Japan but finds opposition from several influential privy councilors. The debate centers on feasibility and potential impact on Japanese legal tradition and governance.
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Japan
TOKIO
Associated Press
Nation’s stance on thie systen proposal likely dropped
The text notes the nation has not advanced enough for the system and expects the proposal will be dropped. Extra copies of the Newt-Tell graph are priced at five cents each.
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Svarybody
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