Franklin stock model makes 120 mile non stop trip
A Franklin car, driven by Charles J. Faynes, completed a 129.7 mile low gear test from Tolman service in Waterbury to Bridgeport, then Norwalk, finishing at Fairfield avenue showrooms after eight plus hours with no refuel or lubrication stops, averaging about 8 mph. The Ford faltered near Middlebury, requiring a tow. Observers included Harold Biuljard and Oscar Towning.
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Hettinger
Porter to Speak at Chamber Luncheon on Civic Administration
Harry Frankin Porter, Cornell Civil Engineer and former Olympic high jumper, will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Stratfield today on “Common Sense in Municipal Administration.” A Bridgenort native, Porter graduated from Cornell in 1908 and later served as utilities officer during World War I before joining the National Industrial Conference Board. He is a former director of the Society of Industrial Engineers and has long been active in labor relations research.
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Society of Industrial Engineers
African Explorer Claims Rich Diamond and Copper Mines
An adventurer recounts years of prospecting in the Richtersveld along the Orange River, asserting vast deposits of diamond nodules and semi-precious stones. He describes mountains with copper nuggets and malachite, noting exploration across regions and historical ownerships.
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Richtersveld
Bullet in Brain Linked to Death at St James Infirmary
A 33 year old embroiderer from Shepherds Bush died after a bullet found in her brain postmortem. The wound caused convulsions and paralysis following an accident in October. The English coroner noted the bullet likely entered the skull years earlier but could not confirm the cause of death.
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St. James's Infirmary
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Pilettte
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