Azizia Named World Hotspot in National Geographic Bulletin
The Washington National Geographic bulletin declares Azizia the world s hottest place, surpassing Death Valley s 1913 record. It notes Azizia s inland Libyan setting near Tripoli, its strategic role in early 20th century warfare, and a railway from Tripoli through Azizia toward Jebel with GhariAn near the crest, offering a cooler retreat during the intense summer heat.
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Seeks Freedom For Not Asking Pity In Court
Washington report notes Vuco Perovich, a federal prisoner at Leavenworth, asking for release without seeking a commutation. Convicted in 1905 in Alaska for murder, his sentence was changed from hanging to life imprisonment. The Department of Justice has this unusual plea under review.
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Fine old Charleston silverware collection draws attention
A Charleston exhibit features rare antique silverware lent by old families. Highlights include a 1653 Cromwell coffee urn in the Pinckney possession, a 1672 Wilson coat arm tankard found on John’s Island, a 1691 Durham cream pitcher, a 1758 Paul Revere porringer, a 1740 St Thomas parish chalice, and a 1762 urn inscribed with the national ode. An expert says Charleston’s silver group ranks with New York’s top displays.
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New York City
Squirrels Thrive in English Forests
London reports gray or American origin squirrels now roam Regent's Park and forests up to 25 miles north of the capital. The adaptable animals mingle with visitors in parks and take food from children's hands, becoming popular in the area.
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Regent’s Park
Nevada Pueblo Pueblo Grande de Nevada Excavation
Dr M R Harrington, archaeologist, in charge, explains that Pueblo Grande de Nevada in Moapa valley is a buried city whose ruins span five to six miles along the Muddy river. He believes it birthplace of Pueblo culture linking to sites in New Mexico and Arizona. Heights averaged five to five six feet with a tallest skeleton at five eight. age up to 2000 years.
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Bill to Repeal Day Act Defeated In House Vote
Springfield reports the dry forces win 79 to 65 as the O Grady resolution for a referendum on the Day Act is defeated. The anti saloon league push advances the prohibition commissioner act, while gas tax bills and sanitary district measures move through the Senate.
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Barbour
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Illinois Agricultural Association
Chicago Sanitary District
Len Small
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Hicks
Chicago
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Illinois State News Mixed outcomes from crime to weddings
Mrs. Alexander Norbert, 61, confessed killer, killed herself in Spring field jail to avoid prison, per judge’s delay on Mrs. Anna Hughes sentencing until September 21. A separate hijinx left three injured near Pontiac when a plane struck a car during landing. A 55,000 barrel Manhattan tank burned after a lightning strike. Miriam Barns of Kansas City wed Joseph Horn of Wilmette, witnessed by a small circle after Northwestern meetings.
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Joseph David
Anna Hughes
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Chicago
William Sennet
Miriam Barns
Kansas City
Joseph Francis Horn
Wilmette
Burns
Mr. Horn
Northwestern University
Keeping Babies Healthy in Hot Spells Illinois Health Warning
Dr. Isaac D. Rawlings warns Illinois parents that an expected surge in births plus hot weather threaten infant health. Breastfed babies fare better. care includes sterilizing nipples, using pasteurized milk, keeping food cool and clean, and ample sunshine to prevent diarrhea, which kills thousands of infants annually.
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Multiple Drownings and Accidents Reported Across Illinois
Reports describe George Norman drowned after stepping into a hole while bathing at Rockford. Dutch air force flyer H G B Dekruyff Van Do sen sets a heavyweight parachute leap record near Chanute field. Mrs C A Meister of Ashtabula Ohio may die from injuries after a collision with an Evanston fire truck. Red Cross urges ex servicemen to start vocational training by June 30 to keep rights. Clyde Duncan shot dead, Guy Conkey wounded, Glenn Murray captured in Norris bank robbery attempt. Duncan recently acquitted of murder. Walter Hayes, 12, discovers stolen mail in Highland Park post office worth 1500 dollars. Elizabeth Van Hagen weds Thomas Belknap at Wakefield farms amid lush greenery. Jack Wolfe defends self in robbery attempt near Fount, killing one attacker and injuring another. 12,082 bonafide resident students enroll at University of Illinois Urbana. 11,048 attend Urbana Champaign classes. 1,044 in Chicago branches. Edward Holland, former Bloomington mayor, dies in Joliet after paralysis stroke at 65. More than 3,000 honor Medill McCormick at Rock River farms near Byron as dignitaries attend a memorial party.
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