Americans win at Antwerp in Olympic marathon relay
Finn Hannes Kolehmainen triumphed in the Olympic marathon in Antwerp with a time of 2 32 8 5, beating South African rival Gitsham. In the 40 meter relay final, the American team led by Charles W. Paddock and teammates set a world record 42 15 seconds, beating France Sweden and England.
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Antwerp
Hannes‘Kolehmainen
Finland
Lossman
Ethonia
Arrie
Italy
Belgium
Tomoskoki
Lotus
Denmark
Organ
United States
Kolehmainen
Stockholm
Charles Gitsham
Gitsham
Lossmann
Kolehimainen
Jossinen
France
Sweden
England
Luxemburg
Charles W. Paddock
Los Angeles
Vanderhoof sells fancy horsehair bridle
R Vanderhoof sold the fancy horsehair bridle that had been in his display window for days. The buyer did not balk at the price and asked if the bridles would remain in stock.
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QO. R. Vanderhoof
Funeral Guard Requested by Spanish American War Veterans
Mrs. F Watrous seeks a guard of honor from Spanish American War Veterans for her husband’s funeral after his accidental death on Saturday afternoon. Eligible veterans are asked to contact Mr. W E Hill at the Santa Fe by ten o'clock tomorrow morning. The funeral will be held at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon.
Britain to Recognize Egyptian Independence Plan Reported
The London Times states Britain will recognize Egypt as independent after talks between Viscount Milner and an Egyptian delegation led by Said Zoglul Pasha. Egypt accepts Britain’s Nile Valley role and guarantees access to the Canal Zone, with Britain keeping a garrison and Egypt handling foreign relations within British policy.
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London
London Times
Mornius
Great Britain
Times
Viscount Milner
Egypt
Said Zozlul Pasha
Valley of the Nile
Egsprt
Canal Zone
Striking Knit Workers Move to Open Shop in New York
In New York the Brookline Sweater Manufacturers Association moves to reopen on an open shop after a three week strike by knitters. Workers seek a forty four hour week and pay raises from fifteen to twenty four percent, prompting a clash between labor and management as more employees remain out.
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New York
Labor Union of Knitting Mil Ookers
Prooklen
Shortridge to Speak at City Hall on Wednesday
Samuel M. Shortridge, Republican U S Senate candidate opposing Democrat Phelan, will address Corona voters on campaign issues Wednesday. The speech will be in the city hall chamber of commerce rooms with Attorney Walter S. Clayson presiding and women voters especially invited to attend.
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Samuel M. Shortridge
United States
Phelan
Corona
Chamber of Commerce
Walter S. Clayson
Kamp Kan t Kill em Camp Diary At Tuolumne River Camp
Special To The Independent reports a 1920 diary entry from Kamp Kan t Kill em on the Tuolumne River. The writer recalls traveling by auto through Bakersfield Fresno Modesto Oakdale Sonora, then hiking seven miles into the hills to a secluded camp where nature, berries and a mountain spring sustain the group. The piece notes solitary living, fishing and hiking as the sole activities with limited travel by foot.
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Tuolumne
Kmditor
Weverly
Dyiee
kKrosy
Bakersfield
Fresno
Modesto
Oakdale
Sonora
Tholumne
Witton
Hewsboy
Dees
Hyeereoe
Inquest Hears of Tragic Auto Train Collision
The coroner jury delivers a verdict on the fatal crash that killed Frank S. Watrous after his car was struck by a westbound Santa Fe train. Witness Judith Ventrotts described the horrific moment as she watched from the Anaheim Beer Stear Company office.
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Santi Bae
Fer
Mc May
Vy Blool Payton
Lester Hamptons
Perkins
O. R. Vanderhoof
J. V. Campbelth
May
Judith Ventrotts
Loyat C. Kelleswind
Dickson
Riverside
Charles R. Larrabes
Watrous
Anaheim Beer Stear Company
Watteous
Auta
Engineer Baldwin
Independent campaign prize rules and notices
A heavily garbled OCR text outlines independent campaign rules for a prize, nominating process, and campaign manager responsibilities. It mentions voting, credits for nominations, and the prohibition on transferring votes after reception, with notes on eligibility and objections.
Santa Ana River Channel Work Near Newport Harbor
The Santa Ana River Jetties at the new mouth near Newport are completed and a new channel is expected to be cut within a week to divert river water from Newport harbor. Work on the riverbed alters silt and bottom depths as the channel evolves.
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Santa Ana
Pacific
Newport Heiver
Newport Harbor
County
Personal notes from readers and names mentioned
Readers share mentions of Amy Parvin Martha Studia Harvey Wood and others. The message lists several names in a casual personal notes style with scattered placements and unclear context.
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Amy
Martha
Unclear OCR Fragments Describe Prisoner Processions and Armament
Fragmentary text notes thousands of machine guns and prisoner movements, with scattered references to cities, dates, and officials. It mentions a Polish commander and a procession of prisoners, but the garbled wording limits concrete details or verifiable facts.
Help These Children Locate Their Pet
Four Watrous children mourn their father and seek a missing small black and brown dachshund hurt in a wreck. The dog vanished near the scene. its owner asks anyone who finds it to return it to 614 Town Street.
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Watrous
Mr. Watrous
Tov
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