Shans of Burma Stage Torchlight Tribal Dances
Burma July 1 Inauguration of the ad orated Shan States featured tribal dances with 24 hill tribes and the famous animal and bird dancer. An arena lit by lotus lamps drew over $ spectators as Sir Harcourt Frutler was escorted by 2690 torch bearers carrying long bamboo torches. Dancers wore heavy neck rings and other ornaments to elongate the neck, with buffaloes elephants bears and cocks represented in the performances.
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Taunggys
Burma
Sir Harcourt Frutler
Toni-Tome
Gar Shan
Smuts Warns of Possible New World War in Britain Defined
Cape Town June Smuts, addressing Union government, argued the British Empire should define its position as a grouping of free states united by allegiance and equal terms. He warned a future European calamity could occur if roles of major powers remain unclear. In Chicago, a bathing suit protest drew multiple groups objecting to indecent beach wear.
Milford to field revived baseball team under James T Rose
Milford announces the revival of summer baseball with a strong roster under James T Rose, former Milford Wheel lab captain. Adam Lattie assists as backers prepare a mid July start at Allford Preparchon athletic field facing Elm City Giants on July 29. Fans expect fast contests and solid backing for a robust season.
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Milford
Ding
Peluvena
Bie Ness
James
Rose
Coptain
James T. Tutterson
Adam Lattie
Atatec
Fincr
Rosa
Allford
Hoover Favored to Win Diamond Sculls Again
London July 1 The Wanley regatta runs Wednesday to Saturday with increased entries from British colleges and foreign crews adding international flavor. The diamond sculls feature 13 contestants led by Walter Hoover of the United States, with rivals including Jacques Beresford Jr Pedder and D H J Gollan improving in practice. Other notable entries include S Russell Jr of Boston Bosshard Zurich and I Jungmann Christiania. The grand challenge cup for eight oars draws Oxford and Cambridge teams plus crews from Norway France and a Canadian club, with the latter eight anticipated to win.
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London
Wanley
Walter Hoover
Jacques
Beresford, Jr
Pedder
D.H. J. Gollan
Belgiur Als
Russell, Jr
Boston
Bosshard
Zurich
1. Jungmann
Christiania
Oxford College
Cambridge
Ton
Nor- Way
France
Cander Clu
Shan ¢Yer
Adoption of the Stars and Stripes in U S Army History
The article traces when the U S Army began carrying the Stars and Stripes. It notes 1894 War Department regulations allowed artillery to wear the flag, with infantry and cavalry adopting it later. It covers earlier national standards, naval practice, and the Mexican War period when a flag of 13 stars and stripes was used by Maryland and District of Columbia volunteers.
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Aye
Ransom
War Department
Naval Vrenséls Army
Maryland
District of
Alumbia
Indiana
Tarriea
A Rare Chance of King's Visit to Dean Edhe Gshionwle
A garbled passage describes King Alphanse visiting Dean Edhe Gshionwle with references to a luxury water price and a hill excursion near Seauviile. The text includes distorted names and unclear events, mentioning a lupeheon wires endings and a veiled toast or note about soup and veal.
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Alphanse
Dempsey Faces Gibbons in Fourth Defense Near Big Clash
The article previews Jack Dempsey's looming heavyweight title defense against James J. Gibbons, four years after Willard’s defeat, detailing Dempsey’s dominance, earnings, and the challenger’s odds. It contrasts Dempsey’s speed and power with Gibbons’s experience and boxing style, noting uncertainties about how long the bout might last and the high stakes involved.
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Sid
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Willard
Banmipion
Brennan
Carpentier
Eton Jong
Tom Gibbons
Bahadur Wins French Republic Stakes At St Cloud
Bahadur ridden by Winkfeld of Kentucky wins the 208000 franc French Republic Stakes at St Cloud, defeating Zarba and Ruhanzo as top horses face weight for age. King Alfonso of Spain finishes third. six million francs wagered on the race, with heavier betting than last week's Grand Prix.
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Associited Press
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Horns
Leon Mantuchar
Winkfeld
Kentucky
St. Cloud
Alfonso
Spain
Zarba
Ruhan Zo
le Capucin
Nicens
Sir Galahad
Steve Donohue
England
Ketalin
Tubers Strike Up a Lead in Manufacturers League
The American Tube nine topped the Columbia Graphophone unit with Larkin and strong hits to lead the league. Holmes and Edwards, Remington Arms, and Bullard squads also posted victories as Saturday results and standings rolled in.
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Larkin
Columbia
S To Land
Manufacturers’ League
Holmes and Edwards
Remington Arms
Bullard
Hol-Edwards
Bassicks
Parker and
Geary Schick
Wood and Gleh Rem Arms
Eckert and Laasen
Gallagher
Reynolds Locomobile
Bullards
Nelson and
Johnson Bennett
Costic Graphophons
Onyo Amer
Tube
Liptai Xushimorriss
McCarten
Willard Firpo Advance Sale Tops Two Hundred Thousand
New York July 3 The advance sale for the Willard Firpo bout at Jersey City July 12 has reached 200000, surpassing the Dempsey Gibbons Shelby figures. Tex Rickard says larger seat blocks and cheaper prices attract buyers. expected gate may hit 500000 before the ring. Front seats go at 250 for Shelby and 2 per price scheme. Sale opens 7 oclock morning with Garden and street wagons selling. Lighting to be on by 7145 pm for the first preliminaries.
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New York
Jersey City
Shelby
Tex Rickard Sada
Richard
Flats fishing ban lifted as crowds gather at Stratford bridge
The fishing ban on black bass was lifted yesterday signaling flats activity. Captain Anderson who sold flatfish at Stratford avenue bridge left for Rowayton aboard the Pram. The Stratford crowd arrived by boat with reports of petty thefts in Sherman Nero area and yacht plans for Carmoidsre Cup at the Pequot Yacht Club on July 4. Morning races and afternoon swimming events are planned with ice skating and sharpening tools noted.
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Captain Anderson
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Rowayton
T He Pequot Yacht Club
Bela Anti Swimming Venta
Prohibition Gains Ground in Japan as Monarchy Backs Dry Law
Sentiment for a dry nation in Japan grows as the first temperance law is enforced under a Prince Regent who abstains from alcohol. American missions and Madame Kujio Yajima spearhead efforts, with 117,892 workers and over 30,000 dollars spent yearly to spread prohibition. Japanese officials and figures like Colonel Taro Ando and Nemoto, M. P., are cited among supporters.
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Japan
Nippon Ayo
United States
Empire of Japan
America
Kujio Yajima
Mme. Yajima
Washington Arms
National Women's Christian Temperance Union of Japan
Jpanese Temperance League
Mme Yajima
Taro Ando
Honofulu
She Nemoto
M. P
University of Vermont
Auth
First Japanese Prohibition League Formed in 1927
The National Prohibition League was organized in 1927 by Professor Tamakichi Nakajima and Hampet Ne 740 among other influential Japanese figures with headquarters in Tokyo. It advocates an absolutely dry nation and aims to unite diverse religious sects under a unified anti liquor effort, calling its supporters the nation’s dry workers.
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Japan
Ito
Tamakichi Nakajima
Hampet Ne- 740
National Prohibition League
Tokio
Warkern
Chair Puller Joke Costs Mrs Griffin Spine Injury
Mrs Mae Griffin received 2251 in damages in Des Moines Iowa after a practical joke in which a chair was pulled out as she sat down causing a back injury. She was employed in the office of Successful Farming, a Des Moines magazine.
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Des Moines
Mae Griffin
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