Vanderbilt Leaves Millions by Will
The will of William K. Vanderbilt sets aside 1 million for Blandford and Lord Iror Churchill. William K. Vanderbilt Jr and Harold S. Vanderbilt each receive 2.5 million in cash or securities as trustees for William K. Vanderbilt III. The Oakdale property Idle Hour goes to Harold. The Metropolitan Museum receives art, and Vanderbilt University in Nashville gets 250,000. The fund for his children becomes equal shares among them.
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Iror “Churchil
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Ander
Vanderbilt, Jr
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Oakdale
Long Island
Idle Hour
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Margaret Peatherford Mills
Barbara Ruthlerford Hatch
Gainsborough
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
James Loverore
Withm Kavanagh
Hin Paenene
Alcohol May Replace Gasoline As Fuel Study Aims
London reports government experiments explore using alcohol as a substitute for motor fuel. Sir Frederick Nathan leads the production section of the Interdepartmental committee with support from the Imperial Motor Transport Council and Empire Motor Fucks Committee. Tests by the London General Omnibus Company using alcohol mixed with benzol show promising results for bus fleets previously reliant on gasoline.
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Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Imperial Motor ‘Transport Council
Empire Motor Fucks Committee
Reading
Board of sAigtoms and Excise
London General Omnibus Company
Hartford Delegates Oppose Wilson At State Convention
Hartford reports that ten delegates chosen at a local convention to align with the Republican state meeting show a majority opposing Bridgeport Mayor Wilson for governor. The August 27 dispatch notes delegates split with anti Wilson sentiment dominating.
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Man Arrested After Distributing Candy At Store
A 63 year old man from Constantinople, born in Greece, was arrested for lunacy after inviting children to take candy from his shop and displaying a revolver aimed at burglars. He stated he came to the country 28 years ago and once worked in a Worcester hospital for mental trouble, now in Bellevue psychopathic ward.
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Nippon Sailors See Red Sox Ballgame in Boston
Hundreds of Japanese sailors from the cruiser Rasuhio were brought to Fenway Park to watch the Boston Red Sox. Mayor’s secretary Edwin V. B. Parke arranged for 500 sailors to attend on July 9 and 300 the next day, shaping exchange events with local officials.
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Claims Committee Hears Comparison Of Values
In council chamber at city hall Inst Maht on December 12 Richnond Shar wood of 393 Laurel avenue testified that the city tore up 300 feet of private sewer and installed a new system. He said the original system began in 1880 at $80 and a local contractor estimated the current sewer cost would be about five times higher. The committee ordered two payments of $226.20 and $43.77 as routing business was considered.
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England too takes step to keep works of art
London August 27 Austen Chamberlain chancellor hints at heavy export tax on art to keep Old Masters in Britain. National Art Collection Fund warns of further losses as South American buyers and U.S. markets press for works. Legislation could require owner sale to government with option to buy. Sir Rennell Rodd supports similar approach.
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National Art Collection Fund
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Numerove
Civil Aviation Gets Official Aid in England
A 1919 20 report shows the British Government backing aerial transport between England and the Continent. From August 26 1919 to March 31 1920 goods valued over 3 million dollars moved by air, imports totaling about 150 thousand dollars, with clothing, watches, films and perfumes among items. Twenty four accidents occurred in six months, four of them fatal, averaging 2.5 machines per accident.
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Impo
Jonty
Stolen Fox Terrier Pup Turns Off Sacramento Water
In Sacramento California on August 27 the theft of Conny a tailless fox terrier pup led to water being shut off. The note says the hydrant is off until the dog is returned and asks for information to the engine room crew. The tale has caused alarm among residents as crews search for the missing pup and the culprit.
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Faure
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Austrian Soldier Lives with Two Wives After Telegram Mistake
In Pondon Australia reports a discharged Austrian soldier Sean Bauer who was misinformed by telegram of his wife’s death. He then married again and returned to Vienna with his new wife. At the home he encountered his first wife and two children and confessed to the police, leading to a peaceful reconciliation with both wives and children. Meanwhile the Reclamation Service notes 3,200,000 acres reclaimed or under reclamation across about 87,506 farms, with 1.855 million acres watered by government ditches last year and capacity around 9.432 million acre-feet.
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Sean Bauer
Vienna
Be Bauer
Irkutsk
Siberia
Bavor
Bigsumay
Gro Ow
Reclamation Service
Ater
Promianchely
Plan to Merge Alien Population Nationwide Assimilation Proposal
A plan to assimilate the foreign born population and bind immigrants to American institutions was submitted to officials in New York by the American Legion. The plan envisions Legion headquarters nationwide and a settlement system guiding newcomers through Americanization efforts. Commissioner Wallis indicated initial approval amid expected remarks from Secretary Wilson on arrival.
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Americaailon Tonveuigston
American Legion
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Tabor T Wilson
Florida man claims perpetual calendar inventor
Rabel Pentland announces a perpetual calendar device shown in Italy that promises absolute accuracy by a rotating disk of centuries. The calendar can reveal any date from the Christian era to beyond with instant viewing and claims a 15 percent date range needing no movement. He seeks patents in the United States and abroad and offers rewards to find flaws.
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Just Loved Liquor A Court Testimony In Windsor
In Windsor a magistrate heard a woman named Marion describe a lifelong liquor habit. She admitted drinking on average eight bottles daily and hosting parties when not drinking, claiming years of residence in Petite Côte. A shipment of twenty cases arrived for her, she said she kept forty cases in three months, and police reported nine empty barrels found at her home. She claimed necessity to drink and blamed a prior incident for deaths at a party.
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Cummings-Letts claim Western Golf title
Miss Elisabeth Tot of Indian Country Club Chicago was defeated by Miss Cummings, who won the Western Golf title. Letts finished second as the center mass event at Oak Park Country Club concluded with strong play from both finalists.
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Mies Raith
Melvin Donce
Burritts Triumph in Sixth Inning At Nowfield Park
In Nowfield Park a tight game unfolded between Burritts and American Chain with Be2 driving runs. Be2, triple and double hitter, also walked once, while Fapaugh and Sheely wielded the willow for the Chains as Burritts tallied five chances at bat and posted a key score. The line shows Burritts 72 Batteries Oreleo and BPT, Alpaugh and Scorer Morris Phelps.
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Furniture prices beat the tax in Paris market
The article notes furniture costs outpace the tax, with households fearing higher prices. The narrator recalls childhood prices, observes modern suites costing near a thousand, and remarks that furniture and luxury goods remain unaffordable for average salaries while fats grow scarce and bachelor life feels no worse.
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Fenyt Bachslacs
Goats Replace Lapdogs as Society Pets Abroad
Aug 27 London reports a shift in pet trends as goats gain favor over lapdogs in continental social circles. The feature notes goats being groomed, ribboned, and washed, becoming preferred companions among wealthy hosts. The Countess Félsh Vici of Brussels stirs society by appearing with a goat in Belka society, gaining access to elite rooms in the Belgian capital, and the animal is praised for yielding milk in exchange for care from its owner.
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Betefan
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North Dakota crops flourish as harvest grows
North Dakota crop conditions are reported as flourishing by Wilgar Olsen, superintendent of the North Dakota Agricultural College experimental department. He notes liberal fall rainfall and a late June to early July boost, stimulating crops and especially wheat growth.
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World record price paid for breeding bull Inchfield Clipper
Aimilio R. Casares of Tr, a renowned breeder in Songland and South America, paid $59,000 for Inchfield Clipper the supreme champion bull. The buyer plans to exhibit in Chicago and ship the animal to Buenos Aires for breeding, aiming to attend the Chicago stock show again.
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Anz
Aimilio R. Casares
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Buenos Aires
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Secrets Of The Movies In Early Cinema
A fragmented discussion traces crude early film tricks from the 1870s to early 20th century, noting devices for throwing pie waves and background projections, plus primitive animation. It asks trivia about actors, Chinese roles, and royal film appearances, and promotes a “Movie Test Ban” game with prizes.
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Orphese
Bamboo and Paper Benefits Promised by British Investigator
A garbled excerpt discusses bamboo advantages and mentions Henry Johnston, a British investigator, linked to a plan involving trees for a principality. The fragment hints at leveraging bamboo for multiple uses and economic value, but specifics are unclear.
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