Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files May 28 1914
A storm damaged property near the Rhodes house and Wells Farnham families. A sham hunt by Company A on East Washington street explained by local officials. Livermore store improvements near completion with new doors installed. No progress in the Seamans death case per county detective. First Methodist church installs a new pipe organ with a recital upcoming. Pine Grove Cemetery Association ends ties with the mausoleum project over breach of agreement. Cory Baseball Club players may seek a Canada League trial. Board of Education to meet to elect teachers and settle year with tax collector.
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Br. H
Blais
Dado
4 Tee
Holt
Rhodes
West Washington Steet
Wells Ad Farnham
Tesidenta
Pis
Company A
Hei
Washington Street
Famous Fliers Enter Race To Australia
London dispatch reports a global group of top aviators preparing for the England Australia air race in October. Prize money totals 75 000 dollars with 6 600 to 10 000 for top finishers across speed and handicap sections. Entries hinge on commercial value, with several British De Havilland Comet planes in secret development and pilots including Amy Mollison Rubin Waller Scott and Black. Irish hero James Fitzmaurice enters an American-built machine after a recent US purchase.
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Robert C. Dowson
United Press
London
Melbourne
Victoria
McPherson Hobertson
Copsfll
Ecret
de Haviland
Amy Mollison
Man Solo
Bernard Fuein
Kenneth Waller
Rubin
Woolf Barnata
Waller
Cinque Ports Flying Club
Lympne
Australia
Jim Mollison
Easthourns
A. O. Edwards
Grosvenor House
Charles W. A. Scott
Campbell Black
Scott
England
Black
Pir
Kenya
Prince of Wales
Afriva
James Fitzmaurice
Atlantic
United States
United State
Travel year hints at a return to prewar rail tourism
A travel year article celebrates revived summer rail tours across the West and beyond. It notes lowered rates, renewed promotional campaigns by western and eastern lines, and new interest from Americans with more money. It highlights Canada, Quebec, Three Rivers, Gaspe, Mexico, and general travel by rail, river, and air as a return to normal travel patterns.
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California
Colorado
Puget Sound
Southwest
Canada
Ers
St. Lawrence
Gaspe
Quee
Jacques Cartier
Three Rivers
Quebec
Montréal
Mexico
Weill
The Russian East and the Siberia Imperative
The piece argues Russia pursues Siberia for economic wealth and strategic depth. It notes Trans Siberian Railway expansion, defense against Japan, and mass settlement turning exile lands into resource riches. It suggests Russia might sell Siberia to Japan in a rational world, but politics prevent such efficiency.
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Russia
Star of Empire
Siberia
Japan
European
Bastérn Siberia
War profits vs peace emerge in postwar reflections
Hard boiled postwar sentiment calls for a new peace movement. Citizens ask who pays and who profits as munitions makers reap gains from war. The armament trade is blamed for influencing governments and undermining peace talks, sparking hope that war can end through exposed motives and enlightened selfishness.
History in the making at the National Recovery Administration
United Press reports a tense scene as Clarence Darrow and Gen. Hugh Johnson prepare for a possible clash over the Ble Eagle issue. Newsmen seek details while a planned auto ride becomes the day’s focal point. Earlier, a 1897 Ingersoll interview yields a curious creed about happiness and a $100 antique document sale.
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United Press
Washington
National Recovery Administration
Clarence Darrow
Hugh §. Johnson
Commerce Building
Darrow
Johnson
Blue Eagle Chieftain
Istanbul
Towa
Fisherman Mistakenly Counts Giant Bass At Lake Tadiah
An angler at Tadiah Lake believed his catch of 22 would be bass and discarded 20 of them. He later asked Game Protector Hal Donghey about the oversized fish, realizing a violation of limits.
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Ibellefontaine
Tadiah Lake
Hal Donghey
Mae West gives views on film industry in Hollywood
In Hollywood Mae West offers social critique and career reflections. She discusses the film industry, audiences, and her own success path, noting that bad pictures hurt all studios while good ones help. She stresses desire for better roles, fair treatment of colleagues, and hopes for more quality productions.
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Hollywood
Calif
Mae West
Holywood
Coliny
Paramount
Mae
Mollywood
New York
Hulgewood
Lace Fashion Tips for Women in Paris Styles
Paris notes lace as a versatile fabric, with Agnes Drecoll showing an evening black lace over blanc et satin. Lucien Lelong presents a black lace Corinne with a tunic front and side hem contrast, corsage bands, and a slip of crepe de chine. Black lace suits both clingy and sturdy looks.
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Paris
Agnes Drecoll
Lucien Lelong
Lelong
Jacke Leaves for Erie for General Electric Job
A man named Jacke departed yesterday for Erie to take up employment with the General Electric Company. He seeks stable work and plans to begin duties soon, signaling a new chapter in his career with the firm.
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Lettt
Erie
The
General Electri’ Company
Field Days for Vocational Farm Students
Approximately fifty Pennsylvania counties are holding field days to choose team members for the Futile Farmers Week at Pennsylvania State College June 27 to 29. About 200 dairy cattle judging entrants and 150 poultry judges are expected, with 100 in general livestock and over 50 in farm mechanics. A new entomology contest will test ability to identify plant diseases and pests and advise control methods.
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Harbeisbung
Ly Ep
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State College
Department of Public Instruction
Rey
Laurela
Lewiston Police Buy New Black Maria Wagon
The Lewiston police department has purchased a new patrol wagon and levied a $1 fee to cover its cost. The amount was added to the defendant's fine, signaling a wage of the public safety measure.
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Lewiston
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Hill
Maloney
Hue
Cory
Fang
Corry
Board of Education
Amorrow
Makte
America
Robert C. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Angler
Hollywood Film Shoe
United 3
Fea Nesson
TYS Home
McLarnin-Ross
Mary Knight
United Press Staff
Glouster
Phena Householder
Wilbur
Jackson-Trille High School
Adlertica
Kelster
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
N. Center St
Aen
Campbell's Tomato Soup
Hamburg
Bsc
Thuringer
Atlantic & Pacific
Kerala
Dros
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