Hahn Seen as America's Hope for Olympic Double
Nebraskan Hahn dominates indoor half mile with 1 51 4 record and 4:13 mile, drawing praise from Doc Peltzer. Analysts say his pace makes an Olympic 800 and 1500 bid plausible, rivaling Mel Sheppard’s 1908 feat.
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Hahn
America
Hope
F.oyd Hahn
Flahn
Ray Conger
Otto Peltzer
Knights of Columbus
Doctor Peltzer
Philadelphia
Peltzer
Railroads Must Signal at Crossing
The Chicago Motor Club legal department issues a bulletin interpreting a Supreme Court ruling on motorist duty at railroad crossings. It emphasizes drivers must stop, check for trains if the view is blocked, and that railroad signals and safe speeds remain the duty of railways. If obstruction causes harm, negligence falls on the railroad company rather than the motorist.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Legal Department
Chicago Motor Club
Supreme Court
Traffic Signal Eliminates Policeman In City Intersection
A new traffic signal device by Charles Adler allows motorists to trigger signals from a horn horn near the intersection. The horn sound reaches metal “ears” that react to change the red light to green briefly, letting an approaching car pass before the light returns to red for the next user.
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Charles Adler
New Manager of Braves Old Hand New Manager of Braves Old Hand
Jack Slattery named manager of the Boston Braves after quitting his coaching post at Boston College He has a quarter century in baseball including Tufts Harvard and BC coaching roles and work as a Braves scout His broad experience fuels optimism he can deliver a pennant contender in his hometown.
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Jack Slattery
Boston Braves
Boston College
Slattery
Tufts
Harvard
Braves
Automobile Warnings And Odd City Tales
A column urges regular oil changes to prevent engine wear. Authorities note healthier racing but growing trains at railroad crossings. A New York motorist recounts being hit by lamp posts in Central Park while driving, a baffling and humorous incident.
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New York
Central Park
Markets Grow Through Radio For Farmers Nationwide
Thousands of farmers listen to daily market reports broadcast by radio stations aiding timely information on crop condition, price, and marketing. George G. Royce of New York State Agriculture and Markets notes radio as a key tool for market efficiency and farmer profits.
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George G. Royce
New York City
State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Carnell University
Ethereal squibs and tuner faults in radio tech notes
The article discusses the violoncello’s broadcasting value and warns about leakage in grid condensers. It notes that quality hinges on the receiver’s components, not the tuner, and suggests atropin tablets as an emergency aid for quick jolts when a soldering iron is unavailable.
Adjust Speaker for Pure Tone Tuning
For perfect tune and reception loosen the small chuck to let the driving rod reach neutral tension. Paper surface tension varies with weather, so adjustment is needed each use.
Boy Rider Becomes Winner at Twelve
The young jockey John Silvester of Ludlow Shropshire rides Trixie in a photo. At ten he visited Wales and won three races at Llandenny and two of three at Usk. Now twelve, he has ridden ten winners and nine seconds from twenty one mounts, weighing under sixty pounds with notable strength.
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John Silvester
Od Ludlow
Shropshire
Trixie
John
Wales
Llandenny
Usk
Sports Moves and Scoring Notes From Early 20th Century Baseball and Soccer
A roundup of sports personnel shifts and records influences: Mack elected Albany club secretary in the Southeastern League. Yankees pay over 300000 annually in payroll. golf activity cited as high among games. Janda signs with Burlington in Mississippi league. Hamilton signs with Vicksburg in Cotton States circuit. Glasgow Celtic tour deferred. Wales beats Ireland in most matches with 23 of 38. Sabin Carey Yale pole vault record holder studying flight in Hartford. Northwestern captaincy for 1929 by Harold Gleichman. Freshour aims again with Pittsfield Hillies. Lash moves to Canton Central league. Gofer Brush and Miller move to Providence Eastern league. Williams re-engaged as York club business manager. Kid McCoy heads San Quentin fire department and quells old flames.
Grimes Joins Pirates In Trade For Aldridge
Burleigh Grimes arrived from the New York Giants to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Vic Aldridge. Pirate fans anticipate another pennant run with the veteran pitcher on the staff.
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Burleigh Grimes
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Vic Aldridge
Pirate
Grimes
Scientists Clash Over Neanderthal Man Identity
G Elliott Smith argues Neanderthal man is a separate species from modern humans, citing Morant's investigations. He contrasts with American anthropologist Alex Hrdlicka, who contends Neanderthal man belongs to the main line of human evolution and notes Huxley lecture honors.
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Europe
G. Elliott Smith
Nature Magazine
Scientifi
G. M. Morant
Alex Hrdlicka
Huxley
England
Irdlicka
Women Should Cast Bread Upon The Water Quote
An attributed Voltaire aphorism urges women to perform charitable work at home, suggesting the burden of charity becomes lighter when borne well. The saying emphasizes domestic philanthropy as a social duty.
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Voltaire
Trapping Tomato Moths With Light and Kerosene
On the Danville Virginia farm of L. W. Purdy & Sons a simple trap uses a 40 watt lamp and a kerosene filled pan suspended below the reflector. The light lures tomato moths and insects drop into the kerosene after striking the globe.
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L. W. Purdy & Sons
Danville
Purdum
A Gentleman of Quality and Maid Debate Front Door Message
A playful exchange unfolds as a gentleman asserts his status to a maid who insists on confirming the claim at the front door. The scene frames a lighthearted clash over manners and social expectations.
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