Expert Explains Freakish Winter Weather Theory
Washington expert Herbert J. Browne presents a theory linking solar cycles lunar drag and ocean currents to an unusually warm winter. He cites Dr. Charles Greeley Abbot and notes shifts in Gulf Stream and Pacific currents spreading warmth southeast and causing severe weather along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
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Washington
Herbert J. Browne
United States Weather Bureau
Browne
Charles Greeley Abbot
Smithsonian Institution
Doctor Abbot
Florida
Amd
Saya Browne
Gulf Stream
Spitzbergen
Arctic
Europes
North America
Canadea
Bonder
Pacific
Atlantic
Aleutian Peninsula
Pacific Coast
Snake Found Wrapped Around Banana Stem in Carmen
Mrs Myra Dorman a grocery store employee found a three foot long constrictor coiled around a banana stalk at Carmen near here. The snake appeared groggy from sea voyage and persistent refrigeration after the trip.
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Alva
Gkla
Myra Dorman
Carmen
Here
Jobless Pan Black Sand gold Beach Ore
Dozens of miners comb rich black sand along the Oregon coast seeking gold and platinum during a period of widespread joblessness. Heavy surf and shifting sands uncover valuable concentrates as workers stake claims and pan the shoreline.
Doctor Urges Music as Remedy for Sick
Chicago doctor and former state alienist Br. A. Hershfield proposes music as medicine replacing pills for nervous ailments. He cites Grieg for nervous exhaustion and alcohol withdrawal, Chopin Beethoven and Dvorak for grief, Tonnhseuser for mania, and Wagner Ride of the Valkyries for melancholia, claiming music has benefited many illnesses.
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Chicago
Br. A
Hershfield
Grieg
Chopin
Beethoven
Dvorak
Tonnhseuser
Manis
Wagner
Flying Boat Aims 200 Passenger Transatlantic Role
The world’s largest flying boat, twice as large as the DC-X, will be built in Rotterdam by Fritz Beethoven at an estimated cost of 1.2 million dollars. It will carry 200 passengers with two tons freight, cruise about 123 mph, use ten 1000 hp motors, span 355 feet, and offer a 3000 mile range fully loaded. The craft targets trans Atlantic service with high efficiency and will be built in a shipyard rather than a typical aeronautical factory.
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Hague
Fritz Beethoven
Rotterdam
Desperate Exiled Czar Officers Gather Near Paris
A faded group of former high officers from the czarist army camps near Paris in poverty and wretchedness. They cling to memories of glory while crippled veterans await a white revolt to reclaim homeland, dwelling in Maison Vera as a shell of former splendor.
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Park
Paris
Willions
Maison Vera
Emis
Royal Apartments Visited by 43 Hosts
Windsor England a $250 par year will rent a suite of royal apartments once used by royalty at Windsor station. The rooms retain Victoria era heraldry and memories of Wellington, the prince consort, and Queen Victoria. Decayed splendor fills cobwebbed ceilings and a rusted door opens to the past. Queen Victoria warmed by a log fire here after early railway journeys. Disraeli once kissed her hand in this suite.
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England
Windsor Castle
Wellington
Queen Victoria
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Iit We
Disraeli
Austria Gift to U S Equestrian Statue Presented to President
An Austrian official Evgar J G Prochelk presents an equestrian statue of George Washington, a gift from Austria crafted by Professor Ludhbrich. The sculpture signifies Austria’s message of friendship and cultural exchange with the United States in commemoration of Washington.
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Evgar J. G. Prochelk
Austria
George Washingtm
Presifeir Floover
Professor Ludhbrich
United States
Washington
Austrians Succumb to Get Rich Quick Plans
Vienna reports show a nationwide rise in lotteries and similar schemes as unemployment drives Austrians to seek fast wealth. The government controls lotteries, charity draws, and a four percent stake on mutual betting parts, with trotting race bets grossing two million dollars in the previous year.
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Vienna
Statistica
Austria
Ancient cistern found in Justinian palace complex
Immense underground cistern built for Justinian’s palace near St Sophin in Istanbul area is opened to the public. It lies under the oldest Byzantium church foundations Irene and St Sypha, extends about 2100 yards, and holds clear water. Marble columns support a double vaulted roof with Constantine seals.
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Setanbul
Turkey
Justinian
Constantine
Seach
Washingtons Bicentennial Celebrations Across the Nation
The United States marks George Washingtons 200th birthday with nationwide tributes led by Congressman Sol Bloom. President Hoover addressed Congress and rededicated Americans to Washingtons ideals amid ceremonies at Mount Vernon and in nearby cities.
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United States
George Washington
Sol Bloom
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Supreme Court
Lexington and Concord
Bunker
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Mount Vernon
Richmond Light Infantry Blies
Richmond Grays
Alexandria
National Education Association
Mr. Hoover
Gadsby's Tavern
Stimson Warns Japan On Open Door Policy And Pacific Security
In a letter to Senator Borah, Secretary of State Stimson asserts the United States remains committed to the open door policy and to China's integrity as essential to global welfare. He frames Pacific pacts as interdependent and warns Washington could abandon the Washington limits on battleship strength if Japan continues to disregard the one power treaty for China's territorial integrity.
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Stimson
United States
Western Pacific
Japan
China
Chinese Hold Against Japanese Siege at Bhanghal and Klangwan
Japanese forces pressed a three day assault on Chinese positions in the Bhanghal area and at Klangwan. Despite heavy bombardment and late infantry attempts, Chinese defenders held, though battered. Tokyo sent two more divisions as China rallies troops for Shanghai with funds from T. V. Soong and widespread Chinese contributions buoying resistance.
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Woosung
Klangwan
Tropa
Tokyo
Feokichi Oyeda
Shanghai
T. V. Soong
China
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Nat Enon
Delegates to Geneva postpone talks until Easter recess
The Geneva disarmament conference will pause until March 10 for a two week Easter recess. The subcommission will study thirty five armament reduction proposals and the draft convention while delegates mull over them. The steering committee backed the delay despite opposition from the American delegation led by Ambassador Augh Gibson. France, Germany and Great Britain favored delay.
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Preparatory Commission
Augh Gibson
France
Germany
Great Britain
France’s Tardieu forms defense ministry and pledges disarmament plan
In a prompt parliamentary vote of confidence the new French premier Tardieu said no changes to disarmament and reparations policies. He affirmed government participation in negotiations while opposing repudiation of existing agreements. A shift created a defense ministry led by Francois Pietri to unify army and navy ministries.
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I Anibe
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Tardien
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Asation
Francois Pietri
France
Murrau Seeks Democratic Presidential Nomination
Oklahoma Governor Murray declares OV Murrau a full-pledged Democratic candidate while Murrau tours Indiana and denounces deals with delegates. The piece also covers Wheeler’s currency bill, government economy plans, and Prohibition funding battles.
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Oklahomma
Oklahoma City
Indiana
Burton K. Wheeler
Montina
Murray
William Jennings Bryan
Vale
Roosevelt Battles Tammany Ousts New York Sheriff Farley
Roosevelt challenges Tammany and forces Sheriff Thomas D. Farley out of office after questioning Farley’s income as exposed by the legislative investigation. Farley had warned support to Roosevelt but the governor pressed ahead.
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New York
Thomas D. Farley
New York City
Eal
Farley
Tee Trenlinen
Casey Jones Heroic Engineer Remembered In Ballad Lore
A historical recap attributes Casey Jones, famed engineer of the old Ulti nel Central line, with heroic death in a Vaughan Mississippi collision in 1900. The piece traces his legend, the ballad’s variations, and Jones’s distinctive life as a stout, teetotaler whistler who rushed to save a fireman before perishing.
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Miss
John Junther Jones
Casey
Tenn
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Ultinels Central
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Jackson
Mies
Lewis
Roundhouse
California Joe the prospector and scout known as Joe
The article traces Moses E. Milner born in Kentucky who fled to seek adventure in the West. He earned the nickname California Joe after a jokey exchange in Virginia City Missouri and kept it until his 1876 assassination near Fort Robinson Nebraska. He fought Indians and served as a scout for army officers.
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George A. Custer
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Montans
Black Hills
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Milner
Californie Doe
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Joe
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Neh
Rise and Fall of the Bloomer Garment in Women's Dress
The article traces the Bloomer undergarment from its bold advocacy by Mrs. Amelia Bloomer to its decline as fashion shifted toward slender figures and fitted garments. It notes early demonstrations in Lowell and public debates in The Lily and The New York Tribune, with Bloomers eventually abandoned by Mrs. Bloomer herself due to practical concerns.
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Moss
Volo
New York Tribune
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Esger
Mra Bloomer
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