Snappy drivers gain little for all their dash
Los Angeles January 18 reports from the Automobile Club of Southern California on scouting car tests in three city routes. Drivers saved only ten minutes in two hours of driving for a 71.5 mile, 10.5 mile per trip average, while facing higher gasoline use, brake wear, arrest risk, and fines. Officials conclude small time savings do not justify the extra wear and danger.
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Los Angeles
Automobile Ybe
California
Jim
Gg Club
Flowers Matched Against Wilson For 10 Round Title Bout
New York Jan 18 Tiger Arts of Atlanta Ga a negro middleweight was matched today for a 10 round fight February 26 with Johnny Flower. He will next appear in Boston January 27 for a 12 round contest with Tommy Roth. He is matched with Jamaica for a 12 round bout at Dayton February 4. The text mentions long life spans with odd details about living 300 years and mules 106 years.
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New York
Tiger Ars
Atlanta
Negro Middleht
Johnny A. Flower
Boston
Italian walking marvel arrives for Millrose clash
In New York on January 18 Paavo Nurmi’s competitor to thrill crowds is Italian walker Ugo Frigerio, world record holder famed for his Milan strides. Frigerio, aboard Conte Verde, aims to challenge Goulding and Plant at the Millrose meet, hoping to stay about a month in America.
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Paavo Nurmi
Ugo Frigerio
America
New York
Italy
Ness
Finland
Millroze Athletic Association
Big City
Frigerlo
Hones
Milan
Yale to Rebuild Campus With New Dorms Gym Law Dorms
Yale University plans a major rebuilding program with a 5 000 000 estimate, starting two new dormitories and a large gymnasium this winter. A new law school dormitory and a refaced frontline buildings will follow the Harkness 7 000 000 gift hub. An expansive library, fraternity houses, a college theater, and undergraduate publications facilities are added as part of the project. The plan aims to modernize the Yale plant for generations, with leading architects and gifts in hand.
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New Haven
Yale University
Yale Law School
Thia
Okteam Pua
Harkness Memorial
Harkness
Earth
Yale
Johnny Dundee Bound for U S
Johnny Dundee is aboard the steamer Paris bound for New York. M Boyer, promoter of the Dundee versus Fred Bretonnel fight, reports the boxer’s departure and seeks Dundee disqualification by the International Boxing Union for alleged contract breach. The proposed tournament may feature Bretonnel against Paul Fritsch and Edouard Mascert versus the English featherweight champion.
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Associated Press
Paris
Johnny Dunder
New York
M. Boyer
Dundee
Fred Bretonnel
Boyer
International Boxing Union
Bretonnel
Paul Fritsch
They Steal Wine but Not Money in Chicago Raid
Three suspects raided offices on the North West Side and took coffee pounds, a talking machine with records, surgical bandages, and ten gallons of wine while money was not stolen.
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Chicago
Ann
Dartmouth Leads College League in Early Conference Race
Dartmouth tops the Eastern college league after beating Yale and Columbia, with Princeton in second after defeating Columbia. Yale and Columbia each have two losses, Penn shows scoring power but weak defense, and Dartmouth’s Goats and Baldwin from Columbia lead individual scoring amid tight standings.
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Green
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Dartmouth
Siltems
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New York Institution
Penn
Goats
Secord
Baldwin
Quakers
Devicetaiy
France Raises Prizes for Major Horse Races
Paris January 18 The French racing purse boosts attract foreign challengers. The Grand Prix prize rises from 402 000 francs to 300 609 francs while the Prix de Arc de Triomphe becomes 300 000 francs and 27 000 francs added to the Prix de l Abattee. Other stakes lifted include the Grand Prix Dieguille and the Prix Royal, with amounts increased from 60 000 to 100 900 francs.
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Paris
From Mine Boy to Leaguer Harris Story Chapter 15
Bucky Harris narrates his path to the International League and a Reading club chance after a failed telegram to Wiltse. He recalls trials with Norfolk Devlin connections, doorstep calls, and a pivotal Binghamton stop where Wiltse scouts and finally grants a contract, leading toward Elmira and a big league dream.
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Bucky Harris
Merle
Sears
Wiltse
Tim
Binghamton
Chick Hartman
Binghamton Club
Harman
Wiltsa
Hartman
Register
Merle Harris
Witcher
Je' Gala Willse
Bill Donohue
Merle Morris
Lengue
Harris
Bill
Dirk Breen
Phils
Total eclipse to darken skies across the United States
A lengthy, era-style account discusses a January total solar eclipse visible across much of the United States. It notes the Moon passing before the Sun for the first time in over a century, timing in various cities, corona details, planetary appearances, and a guide for observers along the eclipse path. The text mentions notable cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Chicago and highlights general starry skies and celestial phenomena.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Cuutter
Wisconsin
Michigan
Larkes
New York
Longland
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Pusnieslvania
Neew Jersey
Maseachusetts
Scotland
Daeluth
Burfato
New York City
New Haven
Boston
Providence
Albany
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wystington
New Orleans
St. Louis
New
Amereat
Natal
Alan
Sean Agaln
Vends
Qtevcury
Jupiter
Skoawid
Clare
Mars Ia
Ehler
Aldebaras
Orion
Taurud
Saul
Aurignana
Vein
Proeyen
Canta Slinot
Dog
Xellowieh
Wilte
Situs
Canis Mijor
Tor
Orlum
Indians Still Seek Gold of the Incas
In Hurnos Ay tuss Bol via a tale from Jan 18, natives from southern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina chase legendary Incan gold hidden by Atahualpa. A recent expedition near Cera Colorado revealed a mummy of an Inca chief, not treasure, with copper disk and silver trinkets. The mummy, crown of parrot feathers, blanket, and rank tag were preserved. A collector recounts the find in Salta.
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Hurnos Aytuss
Atahulpa
Pizarro
Plaarro
Atahualpa
Indiana
Bolivia
Argentina
Cera Colorado
Argentine
Inera
Salta
Justin Duensse
Huenos Ayres
Prohibition Ad Campaign Considered for Billboard Effort
Federal officials mull spending up to 350,090 on billboard and poster advertising to promote adherence to the eighteenth amendment and related laws. Roy H. Maynes urged 160,000 to 200,000 could advance the aim, but the committee limited funding to 50,000. He suggested posters in places like federal buildings and billboards to appeal for loyalty to the Constitution and government.
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Nerte
Washington
Roy H. Maynes
Prohibition
House Appropriations Convnlites
Tremary Department
Haynes
Martin B. Madden
Tilinoia
Appropriations Committee
Haynee
Mr. Byrne
Mr. Harnes
United States
Prohibition Unit
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