California Opens World's Largest Open Air Pool
San Francisco May 7. California unveils the largest open air pool costing about 1,000,000 dollars. The 1000 by 150 foot heated basin sits near the Pacific and includes tennis courts and playgrounds. The adjacent Mothers' House was built by Herbert and Mortimer Fleischhacker. A plan for a California Institute for the Study of Human Behavior is discussed with Dr. Jay Don Ball behind it and Chicago psychologist Herman Adler. Also noted a San Francisco stamp collector, L. H. Eilken, owns a 9 kg Baden stamp valued at 15,000 dollars with few copies known.
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San Francisco
Clif Frouse
Pacific Ocean
Herbert and
Mortimer Fleishhacker
California Institute For
Jay Don Ball
Berkeley
Cal
Ball
Herman Adler
Chicago
America
Chicagoan
Sehenw
L. H. Eilken
Baden
Goldwan
Berlin
Col Jentors
Miss Mary Catherine Campbell Seeks 1924 Miss America Contest
Column outlines Miss Campbell from Columbus Ohio as a two time Atlantic City heats winner entering the 1924 Miss America pageant. It wades through fashion notes on flower suggestions for women with varied complexions and hair colors and mentions a domestic dispute over property and child custody following a divorce filing amid a bridge game incident.
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Mary Catherine Campbell
Columbus
Oho
Atlantic City
Coast Guard Secrecy On Rum Campaign Continues
Captain William E. Jacobs declined to discuss the campaign’s secrecy while noting no seizures yet. Seaplanes reportedly joined coast guard boats as government planes monitored the Workyard zone during the offensive’s opening. Rum runners on shore and sea appeared to be on holiday as liquor prices reportedly rose in New York.
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William E. Jacobs
Coast Guard
Jaenus Sea
Proposed Rail Merger Plans Affected by Recent Testimony
Testimony from four witnesses questions the financial transactions and security exchanges in the merger involving Chesapeake and Ohio. Officials claim the combine would boost prosperity while noting a proposed rail stretch from Valley Crossing to Gregg, needed by the WU and G, to handle traffic issuance. Nickel Plate and the Co and Hocking Valley in talks with the ICC seek authority for this new construction as part of the merger plan.
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Anderson
Chesapeake and Gite
Euil
Cie Co. & O
Hocking Valley
Pera Marquette Systems
Interstate Commerce Commission
Beloved Charleston figure "Uncle Bob" passes away
The city mourns as the long loved Charleston resident known as Uncle Bob dies. Pallbearers include H F McCabe Arthur P Koontz J B Houchelle Henry Js LewA Cracraft Harry J Flournoy and John Baker White. Honorary pallbearers feature former Governor William A MacCorkle and former Senator William E Chilton. Mrs Carr and her son will stay in Charleston before returning to Washington.
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B. v.Taylor
Flrst
M. 9
South Will Naley
H. F. McCabe
Arthur P. Koontz
J. ¥. Bhouchelle
Henry Js
Lew
Cracraft
Harry J. Flournoy
John Baker White
Willam A. MacCorkle
W. Lewis
S. M. Snyder
William E. Chilton
W. O. Daim
W Sel
Charleston
Uncle Bob
Nain Taple
Capitol Ghreet
Tye Wanawan National Bank
Prise
Wred
Mra. Carr and Son
South Hills
Washington
Riot injures ten in Eldorado Arkansas violence erupts
Reported riot at Cross Ponds in Nerphiot district escalated as officers attempt to round up Black workers. Ten injured including two Nadhie m wounded and two white men seriously hurt. authorities say unrest tied to alleged importation of Black laborers for a nearby camp.
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Ark
Cross Ponds
Nerphiotoll
Lovay
Ross Rods
Hegre
Tata
Tonstan
Bertuis
Sameone
Prishuret
Whch
Unten
Cietele
Persiody
Denny
Lewis
United Mini Workers
Stikers
Tim Teris Hollow
Propery
Gener
David Watkins
Neoaldet
Ohin
Daii da Dave
Helleyved
Transfers Blood Into Scientist 37th Time
Dr Faraber treated for anemia over two years at University of Dennsytenuiss. Last week his condition worsened, and today he undergoes the operation for the eleventh time by Porter Day.
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William Farabee
Washington
Faraber
Lea
University of Dennsytenuiss
Union turmoil hits coal region with protests and evictions
Labor strife spills over in Morgantown and nearby towns as miners press union demands while company actions trigger arrests and eviction battles. Picketing continues at fields despite sheriffs warning of no disorder. Court fights loom over company evictions and injunctions as officials meet with state police and company leaders.
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Morgantown
Rostidala
Tye
T. N. Mayet
Iploye Tela
Tila
Elreult
J. J. Tanisi Tudee Sealle Wald
Miade Trate BA. Posen
Syiercs
R. 13
O'Conner
I. A. Brown
Hexrond
State
polYey
Obituary notice for Frederick T. Hence in St Albans area
Frederick T. Hence 41 died after several weeks illness at his home near St Albans. Survived by widow Ada Wright Brats and three sons Frederick T George Wook and Ellson Connor D, plus his parents Mr and Mrs George Frace sr of Tocka Arles Hyla, two sisters Mrs claw Charlestan and Mrs H Brent Leek 7, and four brothers deny O Je and WORE of Leek 7 George Brace In of Bt Albans and Isank Jy of Nitra Burk. Burial at Teays Hill cenhererr. Burial will be at the late home this afternoonal 2ook with burial In the Teays Ifill cenbererr.
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Frederick T
Frederick J. Hrace
St. Albans
Ada Wright Brats
George Wook
Tlson Connerd
Mrr
George Frace Sr
Tock
Arles Hyla
Mra
Claw
Charlestan
H. Brent Leek
Deny O
Wore
Leek
Georice Brace
Bt Albans
Isank Jy
Nitra
Burk
Teays
Ifill
Trotzky Cowed Continued Iron Ware Money Tale
Fragmented OCR summary alleges Trotzky faced coercion by secret service operatives after capture. It claims a man unable to guide his troops was taken to a distant investment camp and manipulated by hidden authorities to secure a new role in European trade.
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Ile
Bee
Tax policy debate spurs call for a state commission
West state lawmakers weigh tax options as public funds face maintenance needs. A proposed plan envisions a tax commission drawn from industry and business leaders to study levies, road upkeep, and revenue options while preserving current systems. Local officials note years of discussion and no final proposal.
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Ory
Bride-to-Be Miss Mlcdnor Sparks to Wed New York Officer
Miss Mlcdnor Sparks of New York will marry Gur ion Lt. Mutto also of New York. The couple plans a future wedding in the city.
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Mlcdnor Sparks
Doueiler
Ste Aghbdey
Jindy Sparks
New York
Tiapd Tata
Gurion Lt
Mutto
Sone
Memorial services for Lusitania dead held in New York
Memorials were held under the auspices of a veteran and sailors association in New York to honor 124 Americans who perished when the Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine. Speakers praised the heroes and called for lasting tribute and remembrance at sea and in wartime.
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House of Tras Lvex
Savy and Marsal Assisiation
Tuyen Teear
Admiral Lox
AL Fister
Eos N. Peured
Erate
Banks of the Potomac
Washington
Pniversary
London gale wrecks hit main structures in town
Heavy damage reported across London as high winds and storms swipe through the city. Widespread destruction affects buildings and utilities with emergency crews responding to multiple incidents. No further details on casualties or exact locations were provided.
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London
Mainy Gale
Masons launch drive against fake lodges in New York
In New York on May 7 the Masonic fraternity began a campaign against counterfeit lodges. Supreme Court Justice Arthur Tomphbis, reporting for a special committee, said the state is crowded with bogus groups that take money for temples that never existed and misrepresent themselves to thousands of people.
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New York
Supreme Court
Arthur & Tomphbis
Poison Plotter Draws Life Team Day Note
Medina Ohio May 7 Mrs Martha A Wee 41 widowed mother of four will be likely sentenced to five imprisonment in the Mary Whe reformatory or the criminal tribunal for confessions of a poisoning plot. Prosecutors indicated she would not testify to deny placing poison in drink at the Ha tel and Gimanke homes.
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Medina
Ohio
Marta A. Wee
Sophia Hagel
Fred Gimnke
Doxoph Dritchard
Eveland
Waco
Hatel
Glenke
Stetson Named Finn Minister Stetson Named Finn Minister
Tehni Stetson Jr. of Philadelphia son of a hat manufacturer is named minister to Finland. Announcement follows receipt of government word and comes after study of diplomacy and economy. He succeeds Charles Games and has ties to Senators Pepper and Reed.
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Washington
Htetson
Charles Games
Iinland
Kansas
Harding
Train Hits Auto Injuring Huntington Pair In Parkersburg
McCamas 27 and Sherman Tattley of Huntington were seriously hurt when the automobile they rode in was struck by a westbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train near Parkersburg. McCamas suffered a fractured jaw and others had cuts and bruises while Bailey may have a skull fracture. Bailey tried to move the car from the tracks but the train struck it.
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McCamas
Sherman Tattley
Huntington
Baltimore and Ohio
Parkersburg
Bailey
Grandmother
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