Ghostly light in church belfry provokes Jersey residents
In Jersey City New Jersey parishioners of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic church report a bright ghostly light seen in the belfry after priests fail to orient it with devices. The light appears despite obstructions and renovations, drawing crowds while officials inspect reflections from streets and railroad headlights as possible causes.
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Mexican troops sent to Tampico area amid unrest
Mexican federal troops have been dispatched around Tampico to guarantee safety for nationals and foreigners. Governor Cesar Lopez Izaba was en route to Mexico City after telegraphic talks with President Obregon while no major incidents were reported and U.S. warships arrived in Tampico.
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Foreign Office
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Congress may be asked to prohibit envoy gambling
Paris gossip in American circles claims Congress may be urged to ban American diplomats abroad from visiting clubs where gambling is allowed. The report follows a recent incident at the French jockey club involving an American envoy who is said to have lost substantial sums. Other officials, including young secretaries, are rumored to have developed gambling habits at clubs where diplomats are honorary members.
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C. F. Bertelli
Paris
American Congress
Trench Jockey Club
Tockey
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Shopping in bathing costumes banned in Muskegon
Muskegon in Michigan in July 1920s police matron Sarah Mover urged women to stop wearing bathing suits while shopping. Women have been seen in downtown stores and on streets wearing bathing costumes. robes were ordered to be worn over swimsuits in public.
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Two Frozen to Death in Austrian Tyrol
In Berne July report reveals two climbers died and seven survived after a snowstorm trapped a nine person party in northern Austria. Survivors suffered frostbite to hands and feet and exposure.
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Austrian Tyrol
Berne
Austria
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Forty six ill from food at a Virginia picnic
Bristot Virginia July reports forty six people, mostly children aged three to eleven, became critically ill from suspected food poisoning at a picnic near Bristot. Attending physicians express cautious optimism for full recovery.
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Forest Fires Rage in Quebec Near Three Rivers and Grand Mere
About five hundred small forest fires raged in Quebec today, notably around Grand Mere near Three Rivers. Lake Lapeche suffered damage, and hydro air planes assisted by scouting and observation, amid the widespread blazes.
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Grand Mere
Lake Lapeche
Weiss Files Petition in Bankruptcy Here
Morris Weiss a tailor formerly at 241 State Street files for bankruptcy. Petition lists assets including 5412.40 in notes and 11004 stock in trade. no creditors meeting yet held and composition is anticipated. Referee is A. J. Weagh.
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Taylor
State Street
A. J. Weagh
Maenidico State Hospital Fire Prompt Evacuation
A blaze gutted the main building of Maénidico State Hospital for the Insane at Talmage three miles away early today. Nine hundred patients were safely evacuated from the building.
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Maénidico State Hospital For the Insane
Talmage
Vegetable Compound Praised by Newburgh Reader
A Newburgh resident credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her ability to work and walk, calling it her best friend and recommending it to others. The ad highlights backache as a common female ailment and asserts the product contains no narcotics or harmful drugs.
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Newburgh
N. J
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs Nellie Woodsford Speaks To Mothers In East Boston
Mrs Nellie Woodsford credits Dr True’s Elixir with restoring her health and easing severe heartaches after illness. She shares that her youngest child recovered from a serious sickness, praising the remedy as gentle and effective since 1851.
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Boston
Lamson &I
Dr. True
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