Japanese jurists to study U S jury system in America
Six Japanese jurists from Tokio Osaka Kobe Kyoto Nasora plan a year abroad to study Western jury practice. They will tour U S courts, assess buildings and dormitories, and report on installing a jury system in Japan by 1927. The group is funded by the government with travel and study expenses.
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Turio
Japan
United States
Kurope
Tokio
Osaka
Vokolai Nasora
Kyoto
Kobe
Department of Justice
Kazaburo Akirama
Sueitsu Kanayami
Yokohama Testri Court
Y. Chouno
Shimayasu
Tokio District Court
Hidendo Suzi
Saburo Hamane
Jurist Party
Raleigh Lost Head But No His Nerve
An account recalls a Raleigh execution scene with vivid attire and a bold remark on head position before the axe. The narrative follows a condemned man’s final moments, including a dramatic display and comments on his fearlessness. A separate note mentions a small museum in Schaerkerk Belgium honoring eight women executed by Germans in occupied Antwerp and Brussels.
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Raleigh
Antwerp
Brussels
Stage Not Incompatible with Christianity Says Fred Stone
Fred Stone, once a known comedian, proclaimed on Broadway that his conversion to Christianity does not conflict with his art. Speaking before 6,000 at a Metropolitan Opera House benefit, he urged fans to see faith as integral to all work, recounting his recent religious decision and inviting others to explore spiritual paths.
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Fred Stone
New York
Stone
Broadway
Metropolitan Opera
National Vaudeville
Cye
Gore
Jesus Christ
God
Las Hurdes Spain's Remotest Region Described as Wild West
The piece portrays Las Hurdes as Spain's wild west, detailing the landscape between Salamanca and Caceres, the Sierra de Gotos and Sierra de Gredos, and the isolation of towns like Plasencia. It notes cryptic travel advisories, Salamanca University lore, and harsh depictions of local life and terrain.
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Las Hurdes
Spain
Wild West
Alfonso
Fernando Po
Rio de Oro
Pullstin
National Geographic Society
Washington
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Sierra de Gredos
Salamanca
Caceres
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Texas
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Camargue
Lisbon
Cervantes
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Columbus
Milton
Luis de Leon
Connecticut
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Gata
Wellington
Marmont Il
World
Pastor Declares Hell Not Eternal in Universalist View
In Columbus Olvie May 45, Rev Charles St Alsden of the Universalist church argues that punishment is corrective not revenge arguing eternal hell would deny justice and God’s nature. He states what a man sows he reaps and rejects eternal damnation as unworthy of redemption.
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Columbus
Olvie
Divi
Jose
Alden
Inauguration to Honor Animal Lifesavers by Society
UHLOAGO May event introduces a national bronze service to award medals to men, women and children who save animal lives. The idea follows a rescue on icy river waters near Maine where five men saved two dogs stranded on ice. The rescue involved dangerous conditions, fog, fast current and quicksand as they hunted and freed the animals after about two hours. The National Humane Society backs the plan to recognize such acts nationwide.
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UberAmerican Humane Society
Thinde Humane Society
National Society
Maine
National Humane Society
Australia to Circulate Surplus Gold Supply
Financial experts forecast a surplus gold cycle in Australia within 12 months with parity gains as exchange rates tighten. Editorial notes an embargo on a key gold expert and hints at free shipment potential if Britain acts, while US debt terms may influence global payments and lending. Gold production declines contrast with a high gold reserve against paper notes amid currency variability.
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Australia
Britain
Irma
United States
United
Heat Applied to Microphone Increases Telephone Noise
A Danish experiments report on heating the microphone transmitter to rarefy air and boost sound, claiming louder speech at the receiving end. Studies note mixed results, with some tests showing loud speech when the receiver is distant or tabled, while overall consensus remains inconclusive.
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Dantah
Reueh
Jarnwin Ral
Raya Aye
London Taxable Wealth Figures Revealed
London is shown with overall value near 49.84 million pounds, highlighting Westminster as the richest area with high taxable value and St. George's East as among the poorest. The city balances diverse districts, including the City of London, Westminster, and St. George’s with varying property values.
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London
Westminster
St. George's- Peths-East
Abandoned Famous Elephant Drive Of Siam Ceremony
A long fragmented report describes the abandonment of Siam’s famous elephant drive and an unusual ceremony. It notes shifting practices and the removal of elephants from traditional stockades, with references to temple sites and royal interests, reflecting cultural and historical upheaval.
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Siam
Transparent paper sale and invention detailed in 1920s report
A historical article describes transparent paper developed to be odorless and nonflammable, with multiple grades and uses. It notes chemists refining processes, fats and oils in production, and mentions demand from bakers and manufacturers. A church event at St Paul’s Lutheran on 68 Huteriet Street is listed at eight.
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Senne
St. Pawl’s Lutheran Church
Huteriet Street
Fragmentary OCR breaks loose amid stray phrases
The readable fragments describe a scene with scattered words about breaks and attacks among people, mentioning spectators and overtones of conflict. The text is garbled with misspellings and nonsensical segments, offering no clear event, date, or identifiable names.
Local Social News and Upcoming Talks in Bridgeport
Coolidge of Jimstings visits daughter in town as Mrs Reynolds hosts at 3192 Wairfieldsxanne and Mr and Mrs Clark entertain for Halda Greene and Margaret Clark birthday. Yale professor Roland Batmow to speak on Abelard at United Church tomorrow night. Jonathan Godfrey travels May 12 on the Aquitania to Europe to visit Prince Pego Suasatiuspo, Italian ambassador to Belgium. Mrs Wenneth W McNeil organizes lunch before Bridgeport Junior League annual meeting at Brookshire Country Club. Bauer hosts surprise party at 317 Parvee Avenue by SS elud members. Olver Knight of Fairfield joins Women’s Auxiliary of D chain for whist and pitchers.
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Roland J. Batmow
Yale University
Abelard
United Church
Jonathan Godfrey
Brooklawn Park
Aquitania
Europe
Pegeio Suasatiuspo
Ammassador
Belgium
Mr. Godfrey
Wenneth W. McNeil
Bridgeport
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Irma Bauer
Parvee Avenue
SS. 5
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