Boy Relates Turbulent Travels in Europe and America
A nineteen year old, Jonny Herbert, told Judge Furnam in a Chicago court how he “bummed his way to Europe” and drifted from New Orleans to Chicago while avoiding reform school. He described riding a cargo ship to Cuba, then France, fleeing through docks in London, and wandering toward Mexico before landing in Chicago. The youth admitted stealing to survive and asked his father to take him home, with the judge ordering an investigation.
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Gerald Miluna
Chicado
Crawline
Furnam
Jean Valjean
Atlantic
Twan
Cuba
Daawor
Cosan
France
Nantes
Aimetion
Esoulan
London
New Orleans
Mexico
Chicago
Mrcom
Ero
Judie
England Sees Limited Benefit From German Tourists
London reports show Germany’s tourism to Britain remains modest due to entry restrictions and national sentiment. Despite lavish spending abroad, UK observers note little influx from Germany and minimal commercial invasion of English resorts.
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London
France
Europe
Howland Sa
Germany
England
Carmans
Italy
Raw Deal at Uncooked Banquet Honors Louis Katee
A chaotic banquet at the Am Welwador Hots Cocoanut Grove served a vast crowd of about two hundred guests. The event honored Louis Katee, founder of the Station Haw Food society, but the menu featured unusual dishes like Yemen Chicago wind salads and exotic vegetables. The courses devolved into confusion with misread items and odd preparations, culminating in a dining mishap that left attendees unsatisfied.
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Cocoanut Grove
Louis Katee
Atationn Haw Food Society
Heroic Rescue of Wife in West Denver
In West Denver today a 42 year old blind man named Johnson rescued his wife from drowning after their fishing trip went wrong. He swam to reach her as she sank and, with the help of bystanders, guided her to safety. The couple faced a dangerous situation before Johnson aided and pulled her to shore using his voice and hands to steer.
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Johnson
Denver
Abe
Sonnson
Jonnvan
Girl Honor Pupil Sets New Mileage Record
Doris Xilen Dumdner, a graduate of Spring School of Commerce, set a remarkable mileage record for an honor pupil. She reportedly averaged about 100 miles per day, totaling near 36,000 miles in a year, with a rare note of exceptional travel during the four years.
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Biptsytield, Mawr
Leeck
Padebatt
Hare
Doris Xilen Dwumbler
Postmanter
Mathew Fy
Tawar
Haoket
Puplia
Slecket Cor Kel
More Exports Less Imports Feature 1924
New York reports shifted foreign trade in the year ending April shows exports rising in manufactures and materials while foodstuffs drop. Imports fall 21.4 percent with a slight gain in farming and manufactured goods. Excess exports over imports may reach 700 million dollars, far higher than 1923. Data from the National City Bank Trade Record covers ten months through April.
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New York
United States
National City Bank of New York
Woman Becomes Oldest Doctor of Philosophy at Indiana University
Mrs. Mary A. Waltrem of Bloomington earned a PhD from Indiana University at age sixty seven, becoming the oldest woman to attain the degree after holding a BA and MA. She also studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1887, recounting a long, varied academic career.
Dinosaurs Walked With Nimble Grace Says Science
Washington report on a National Museum exhibit overturns the view of dinosaurs as awkward brutes. Footprints from Aldie Virginia, dated 13.6 to 15 million years ago, show the creatures moved with agile strides on hind legs, implying graceful, majestic carriage for their offspring.
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Roland Kreos
Washington
National Museum
Smithacfian
Virginia
Aldie
Loudoun County
Ancient Virginia Digs Reveal Dinosaur Footprints
A fragmentary note suggests fossils in Virginia show early human and dinosaur footprints. It mentions a First Family with three toes per foot and a female pastime stride of 56 inches. Scientists infer Mrs. Dinosaur may have left a track in mud, hoping for Sarahan reptile bones to be found in the quarry depths.
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Virginia
Duomaur
Dinosaur
Immigrants Barred by U S Seek Latin America
London reports from June 26 that barred U S entry under the new immigration act drives European emigrants toward South America. Shipping lines say routes to Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires and Param bhuaca carry increasing emigrant passengers as third class cabins fill weeks ahead. Southampton immigration officials note most South Atlantic ships sail four to six hundred emigrants per voyage raising fears of shift from Europe New York to the Liver pool South American lanes.
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London
United States
South America
de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Parnambuca
Sorthampton
New York
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
Divorce Seekers Seldom Sinless Says Investigator
By J L Youngstow Susie Knox chief domestic relations court investigator in Ohio reports many divorce seekers live dual lives. She notes people pursue decrees while secretly cohabiting with others and urges tougher oversight after six years of examining lies in divorce cases. Knox plans retirement, saying deception among applicants is widespread and challenging to curb.
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Susie Knox
Alyoree
Miss Knox
Mrs Knox
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