Missing Link debate on Rhodesian skull explored
A discussion of the Rhodesian fossil skull and other ancient skulls questions Darwinian evolution and the existence of a true Missing Link Between apes and humans. The piece compares Java Man Piltdown and Neanderthal finds, arguing all known forms belong to the human family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodesia
Africa
Broken Hill
Java
Rhine
Piltdown
Sussex
Joseph McAbe
Indian Ocean
India
Central Asia
Lemuria
Asia
Europe
R. I. Pocock
London
Gibraltar
Croatia
Huxley
Darwin
Nevada to trial first lethal gas execution April 16 to 22
Nevada plans the world first lethal gas execution under a new law. Hughie Sing and Gee Jon, both Chinese tong members, face execution in a small gas chamber at the prison yard with six witnesses present. Legal challenges seek to halt the method, while officials proceed toward the scheduled trials notwithstanding court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YY Arson
Nev
Hughie Sing
Gee Jon
Nevada
United States Supreme Court
Emmett Boyle
Kirstie Pettigrew runs for governor of prohibition Kansas
Mis Pettigrew a twenty one year old fair haired blue eyed dancer leads the Anti War club and campaigns for light wines and beer, opposition to blue laws and war, and rights for women to dress smoke and dance while liquor enforcement creates public seizures. Her platform aims to reform Kansas liquor laws and social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansas
Kan
Kansas
Prohibition
Helen Pettigrew
Alice
Miss Pettigrew
The Church on Wheels Aims to Serve Rural Kentucky
The Living Church describes a mobile church unit in western Kentucky. A van sized church on a two ton truck provides monthly services in counties without chapels. The setup includes a small altar, seating for 15 to 20, a stove, vestment cupboards, and mobile preacher by extending the back step with concertina music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouisville
John B. Robinson
Western
Kentucky
Protestant Episcopal Church
Veteran Details Ordeal After Alleged Robbery Frame
World War I veteran Ladean Girth describes being beaten and falsely accused of robberies by Desplaines street station personnel. He says he was detained three days, injured, and released after no victim identification. He cites poverty and injuries from Le Mans and Chateau Thierry, plus a grudge against Sgt Hartnett. Girth returned to 1055 West Adams with his wife and five month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MX Hicago
Ladean Girth
West Adams Street
Sergt
Lawrence Hartnett
Desplaines Street
le Mans
Chateau Thierry
Sergt. Hartnett
Girth
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walters
Vorhode Sialy Sell
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!