Kaw tribe history and Charles Curtis tied to native roots
Washington reports on the Kaw or Kanga tribe of the Sioux group, noting their small size, conservatism, and limited role in frontier history. It highlights Curtis’s lineage to the Osage line via his grandmother and describes traditional Kaw lodges and shifts from hunting to farming after buffalo depletion.
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Washington
Charles Curtis
Kansas
America
Bureau of American Ethnology
Smithsonian Institution
Senator Curtin
Julie Poppin
White Plume
Pawhuska
Curt's
Quaker Missionary School
Gland Doctor Tackles Sheep of Palestine
Damascus reports that France's agricul ture ministry supports the Voronoff method to strengthen sheep on government farms in Algeria and Syria. Dr Voronoff tours Syria giving instruction and an official research center is planned in Lebanon to benefit the region.
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Damascus
Cedars
Lebanon
Ministry of Agriculture
Whauepices
Voronoff
Algeria
Syria
World show in 1929 may feature European cars in New York
A 1929 New York automobile show could display many European cars if foreign manufacturers accept the managements invitation to exhibit. The plan hinges on formal offers being accepted by foreign makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith Leaders Enjoy Rest During Houston Convention
New York leaders at the Houston Democratic convention express confidence in Governor Smiths nomination on the first ballot while signaling openness to a vice presidential placement. Franklin D Roosevelt and others observe sessions as Claude Bowers notes strong support amid a calm, festive atmosphere.
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van Namee
New York
Houston
Smith
Claude G. Bowers
George R. van Namee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wieh. T. Oa
John W. Davia
Jimmy” Walker
Caroline O'Day
George Olvany
Blo Coliseum
Railworker Retires in France at 99
Fauquembergue France June 26 Madame Lebre dean of women railroad employees retires at 99 and claims a record as cross watchman and switchman with many years on the job. She is mother to 14 children.
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Fauquembergue
France
Madame Lebre
Edinburgh University
Sheila
Ishbel
Labor Party
Malcolm
Ichboring
South Poplar
Peter
Larner
Moose Order Unveils New Soft Biretta Style Cap
Secretary of Labor James J. Davie unveils a new headgear for the Loyal Order of Moose head, a soft material cap resembling a biretta in design. Davis leads the organization as head.
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Ecretary of Labor
James J. Davie
Loyal Order of Moose
Davis
Goodyear Blimp Lands on Akron Store Roof
Pilote Jack Boettner and Jack Lynch landed the Goodyear baby blimp Pilgrim on the roof of an Akron department store to prove aircraft landings on roofs are practicable. The dirigible is described as the world’s smallest.
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Jack Boettner
Jack Lynch
Goodyear
Akron
Ohio
McCulloch Rites Attended by Large Crowds at Bland Street
The funeral of John W. McCulloch, death Sunday, was held at Bland Street church at 2:30 PM. Rev. Frank Jackson of Knoxville led services with Dr. D. Long assisting. A long funeral procession carried mourners to Monte Vista cemetery. Barrette sang and floral tributes lined the scene.
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Frank Jackson
S. D. Long
Monte Vista
John W. McCulloch
Bland Street Church
Knoxville, Tenn
Mr. Jackson
D. Long
Bluefield
Dr. Long
McCulloch
Barrette
John Maath
Red Saunders
Norman Crawford
Maury Barret
Jesus
Monte Vieta
MacDonald sisters plan Canada summer tour with father
Ishbel Ishbel MacDonald and sisters Joan and Sheila prepare for a five week trip across Canada to Quebec Montreal Winnipeg and other cities. They travel with their father Rt Hon James Ramsay MacDonald MP former prime minister, while pursuing education and council duties back home.
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Associated Press
London
Ishbel
South Poplar
MacDonald
London County Council
Joag
Edinburgh University
Sheila
Father
Joan
Ahel
Henry Lawrence Improves After Shooting Incident
Henry Lawrence 25 of Elkhorn showed marked improvement after being shot in the left groin with a shotgun. Physicians at St Luke's had feared a fatal wound but were hopeful as his condition improved. Jack Bowman 23, brother in law of the wounded man, is jailed at Keystone on charges related to the shooting. Preliminary trial postponed while Lawrence’s condition improved.
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Henry Lawrence
Elkhorn
St. Luke's
Lawrence
Jack Bowman
Keystone
Lawrence Lawrence
Pennsylvania Auto Club Campaign Against Junked Cars
The Pennsylvania Automobile Association urges members to report junked cars to suspend licenses. The campaign targets continued use of derelict vehicles on highways and seeks stronger enforcement.
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Pennsylvania Automobiletion
Ita
Purification Health Ad Promises System Cleanse
An ad touts Health By Purification claiming physicians endorse perfect purification of the system as the foundation of health. It recommends a Caiotade course over four to seven weeks and promises future health rewards with a 35 cent package at drug stores.
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Curtis
Helen Hentschel
Flushing
United States
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Germany
Palestine
Ruth Dewey Groves
Daily Telegraph
Bertie Louand
Roday
Scorning
Ah Ae
Lila
Rod
New
Anlfig
By Brian Bell
McUllogh
Lieyd 8 Tenny
U. S
Laurence H. Layne
Fairbanks Tailoring
Specialty Salesman Magazine
Fairbanks Man
Giles Street
Ramsay MacDonald
Canada
Dorothy Russell
Central West VA
Rome
West Virginia
Beckley
Princeton
Neckley
Charleston
Hantington
Spencer
Warkersburg
Westen
Princeton Avenue
Statler
E. In Trans
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