Smithsonian scientist returns with four tons of Congo specimens
Professor R L Garner of the Smithsonian Institution arrives aboard the transport Cihengo from the French Congo in Africa, with four tons of specimens. The principal exhibit is an ape about the size of a man, which Garner says is the nearest to a human among the ape family.
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New York
R. L. Garner
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
French Congo
Africa
Widow of Lightning Victim Dies in Iowa Burial
Mrs. Catherine Meyers 79, widow of a man killed by lightning thirty one years ago, died at her son’s home in Astor Iowa and was brought to Walnut for burial. She leaves two sons Charles and...
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Walnut
Catherine Meyers
Astor
Charles
Tto
Home Distilling Tied to Taxes and Penalties Across Nation
Federal rules require registration and payment of special taxes on stills and worm devices used for distilling. Penalties include fines up to 5,000 dollars and imprisonment, with exemptions for small laboratory glass stills and certain industrial uses. Home distillers face strict scrutiny and potential forfeiture of equipment and materials.
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Washington
Manternal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Amouth
Goose Mourned By Andrews Couple After 30 Year Gift
Huntington Ind. Mr and Mrs A G Ferris of Andrews mourn the death of a goose given to them thirty years ago as a wedding present when a gosling. The bird died at their home after years of blindness weakness and weariness, a quiet end to a long companionship.
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Huntington
Ind
A. G. Ferris
Andrews
Gosling
System Used in Sinking U Boats Tactics at Newport
A Newport feature outlines World War I anti submarine tactics directed by Admiral Sims. It covers the Leviathan convoy zigzagging with destroyers, timed maneuvers, night running without lights, and the use of depth bombs. Captain William W. Phelps cites the fastest transatlantic troop voyage from Sandy Hook to Brest in 14 days.
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Newport
R. I
The
War College
Naval Station
Wiliam W. Phelps
Sims
College
Phelps
Leviathan
New York
Brest
Captain Phelps
Levynathan
Sandy Hook
Mauretania
Phelpsa
Breaks Leg After Fall in Columbus Street Fight
Jasper Poltis cried out I broken my leg as he toppled in Columbus street. Two nearby cons heard the call and alerted police and an ambulance. Poltis joked about his wooden leg during the ride home, a remark noted by officers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jasper Poltis
Poltis
Thief Leaves Load Behind in Nebraska Hen Roost Raid
A burglar surprised while robbing a farmer's hen roost fled the scene leaving behind his overcoat and vel as investigators search for the suspect. The incident highlights growing concerns over rising crop and livestock theft costs in rural Nebraska.
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College
When's Beer War Time Prohibition Legal Clarification
The New York District Court under Judge A N Hand ruling narrows the national wartime prohibition to ban only intoxicating beer and not all beer. The decision hinges on defining intoxicating and discusses future enforcement, possible repeal scenarios, and the need for a nationwide standard versus state laws. An Atlantic subscriber may arrange evening delivery by calling Red 403 before seven.
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A. N. Hand
United States District Court
New York
Congress
United States District Attorney
United States
Hand
Atlantic
News-Telegraph
Held German bond valued at zero by Indiana appraiser
Since 1914 the German bond has been fixed at zero by Marion county inheritance tax appraiser William T Rasmussen. The $1000 par value bond is the only one of its kind before the Indianapolis office, though many war bonds circulated locally before the U S entry. Appraisers note mystery about current whereabouts and estates may not include such bonds.
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Associated Press
DEA
William T. ‘Rasmussen
Marion County
Indianapolis
United States
351st Regiment of 88th Division Reaches Camp Dodge Today
United Press reports the 8651st infantry unit of the 88th Division arrived and paraded at Camp Dodge, with entrainment planned for discharge within the next twenty four hours. Most men are from Minnesota and northern Iowa as Atlantic subscribers are urged to ensure delivery.
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Camp Dodge
United Press Des
Wounded Soldiers Hold First Track Meet at Des Moines
Des Moines June 6 describes a pioneering track and field meet designed for wounded soldiers at Fort Des Moines convalescent hospital. events ranged from greased pole climbs and wheel chair races to a baseball game between one-armed and one-legged participants, drawing a large crowd including Camp Dodge soldiers.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Argonne
Chateau Thierry
Convalescant
Fort Des Moines
Coventeen Nevet Vets TM
Mer
Camp Dodge
Fragmentary Property Transfers and Deeds Listed
A scattered OCR style notice shows multiple small land and deed transactions. Names include James Callanan, Martin Anderson, Charles Erickson, John Stolley, H W Fulton, Rachel Snonffler, Naomi Tye, James O Connor, John Kiernan, and JPATFER CULTIVATORS Meredith. Locations, dates in 1919, and monetary amounts such as 250, 4,500, 2,000, 125 dollars appear among parcel descriptions and cemetery deed notes.
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June S
Une
Exis
James Callanan
Martin Anderson
E. T. Shannon
Charles Erickson
Charles E. Erickson
John H., Stolley
H. W. Fulton
Naomi Tye
James O'Connor
John Kiernan
Atlantic Cemetery
$1,000 Cup to Derby Winner
Louisville officials report the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association voted $1,000 for a cup to accompany the winner of the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. The race carries about $350,000 in value with $10,000 added for two year olds and another event for older horses planned in the fall at Latonia. Entries closed last year and will close for the 1921 running June 20.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association
Churchill Downs
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FORD
Crossman & Mallory
Second and Walnut Sts
Gulbransen
Sreyahine
A. Hospe. CO
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Atlantic, Towa
Lewis
Ows
Navy
Admiral Sims
Leeter Pond
City
Novas Telegraph
Meredith
Tfe
St. Mihiel
Jpatfer Cultivators
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