Mexican Revolt Battle Ends in Reforma Bloodbath
Rebels under Escobar were driven from Jiminez and later Reforma after fierce fighting with federal forces led by Almazan. The clash, described as the bloodiest in years, left hundreds dead, with rebels routed and their infantry fleeing as bridges were destroyed by Serrato’s cavalry to block retreat.
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Ailles
Juan Almazan
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Reforma
Serrato
Almazan
Scobar
Corralitos
Calles
Sonora
Naco
Thea State Department
Washington
Fort Bliss
Texas
Juarez
Hoover
Congressman Michaelson Surrenders on Prohibition Charges
Congressman M Alfred Michaelson of Chicago, indicted last October for importing liquor from Cuba, surrendered to federal authorities in Chicago and posted bond for trial in Key West in May. He denied the charges and declined interview.
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M. Alfred Michaelson
Chicago
Jacksonville
Fla
Cuba
Key West
William M.morgan
Ohio
United
Curtis Embarrassment Over Secretary Stimson Issue
A fragment notes President Curtis faces an embarrassing problem involving Secretary of State Stimson, marked as likely to reflect poorly on Curtis and widely known. The text hints at a political controversy impacting Curtis’s standing.
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Qyce
Curtis
Stimson
Mooran Heads Secret Service Guard of the President
Mooran assumes responsibility of guarding the President and the White House complex, directing security for the executive residence and its environs.
Ocean Voyaging Record Confirms No Chinese Sea Ships Before 189 B
The article notes there is no surviving record of sea-going ships built in China prior to 189 B with the text indicating a historical gap in early maritime construction. The discussion centers on ancient ship technology and its regional development.
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China
For True Hope There Can Be No True Hope
The phrase argues that without bravery there is no true hope, reflecting a stark, concise assertion on courage and optimism. It presents a moral link between bravery and genuine hope, emphasizing personal virtue as essential to hopeful outcomes.
Amanullah Khan seeks Afghan throne as Kabul march begins
Amanullah Khan leads about 30 000 troops toward Kabul hoping to reclaim the throne he gave up. Reports say heavy fighting with Bacha Sachao’s forces may be under way. His men are said to have Russian rifles, fueling speculation of Soviet interest. Prince Omar Khan, escaped from Allahabad, is expected to oppose Amanullah.
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Amanullah Khan
Afghanistan
Kabul
Bacha Sachao
Amanullah
Omar Khan
Allahabad
Bayer Aspirin Genuine Label Prompts Consumer Caution
Citizens are urged to check for Bayer on aspirin packaging and the red genuine label before purchasing. Stores should stock Bayer with the approved directions in every box to ensure authenticity and proper use.
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Bayer
Splendid View of Austria’s Tenth Funicular Opens
The tenth Austrian funicular recently opened from Innsbruck into the Dolomites climbs about 5,600 feet in an hour. From the summit passengers reach a plateau around 7,000 feet, yielding one of the most beautiful views in the Austrian Alps.
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Austria
Innsbruck Dolomites
Austrian Alps
Compromise Ends as Rain Keeps Village Bachelor Safe
A village bachelor long sought by many spinsters marries a willing widow. On his wedding morning he is missing, then returns the next day looking sheepish. He explains he looked too much like rain to come noon yesterday.
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Jack
Temperature facts from Kilauea lava and sandstone
The article notes lava surface temperatures near 1000 degrees Celsius at Kilauea. It explains basalt’s melting point varies with composition and sandstone melts at about 1600 to 1700 degrees Celsius depending on purity.
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Kilauea
Grasshoppers Provide Delicacy Amid Food Shortage
A Living Age note remarks that clouds of grasshoppers devastate crops in the Tientsin Peking region yet become a sought after delicacy for all social classes, highlighting a paradox of scarcity and appetite.
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Tientsin-Peking
Ching
Seipel resigns as Austrian chancellor amid cabinet crisis
Chancellor Seipel and his Christian Socialist cabinet resign after rising opposition to his leadership and riots in July 1927. He cites church duties and personal opposition as reasons. Poland also faces a cabinet crisis as Premier Bartel resigns amid government parliament discord with Marshal Pilsudski gaining influence.
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Hancellor Seipel
Christian Socialist Party
Doctor Seipel
Poland
Kazimiers Bartel
Marshal Pilsudski
Ancient wood statue from Cairo museum dates to 4000 B C
A life-size double portrait of Sheik el Beled is carved from a solid sycamore block. The darkest wood sculpture extant, it comes from the Cairo museum and dates to about 4000 B C.
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Cairo Museum
Reward Offered For Sheep Thief And Camp Robber Convictions
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers association adds a two hundred fifty dollar reward for conviction of any sheep thief and a one hundred dollar reward for conviction of any camp robber.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ Association
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