Penal colonies endure in distant oceans and deserts
A National Geographic bulletin traces convict colonies from Devil’s Island in French Guiana to Maria Madre in Mexico and Solovetsky in Russia, noting how distant penal stations shaped history. It recounts Napoleon’s exile on St Helena, Funchal and the Seychelles, and the brutal Russian knout as examples of punitive systems across eras and empires.
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Washington
le Mariniere
la Rochelle
Devil'i Island
French Guiana
Mexico
Daland
Maria Madre
Russia
Kem
Solovets Island
White Sea
National Geographic Society
Devil's Island
Solovetsk i
Virginia
St. Helena
Funchal
Monta Christo
Siberia
Seychelles
Australia
New Oaledonia
Andaman Islands
Tasmasia
Sakhalin
Seychélles
Royal Priven
Elbe
Napoleon
Waa
South Atlantic
Azores
Beychailes
Mwanga
Uganda
Kabaraga
Anyoro
Sayyd Khalid
Zanzibar
Saad Zaghul
Egypt
Zaghul
Austria-Hungary
Spain
Chateau D'If
Chateau II
Monte Christo
Contin
Marsellier
Morel
Italy
Leghorn
Biza
Bachelor Tax proposal before Nicaraguan congress
A proposal for a bachelors tax in Managua would tax all unmarried men aged fifteen to sixty five dollars a month. The plan, presented to the Nicaraguan congress, targets single men under the policy.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Congress
Floating Nursery Bound for Hamburg Aboard Cleveland
A floating nursery sails toward Hamburg carrying 81 babies aboard the vessel Cleveland.
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Floating Nursery
New York
Hamburg
Cleveland
Georgia Refuses Pay on War Looted Bond
The Georgia state treasurer in Atlanta declines payment on a purported 1854 bond claimed by Alan in California. He asserts the document was stolen during Sherman’s march through Georgia and demands its return. The bond is said to be not issued and non-existent.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Alan
California
Willett J. Spencer
Capitol
Sherman
Algo
Gald
Chicagoan
Chicago
University of Chicago
Marie Theresa
Austria
Rose Pond a Mecca for curious visitors near Evening Shade
Evening Shade Arkansas notes Rose Pond near here draws tourists as a site long thought to be the crater of an extinct volcano. The twelve acre level pond once covered with wild roses now drained, after Joseph Schales from Germany drained it and cleared the brambles. Geologists say Rose Pond soil is unique in Arkansas, resembling ash or lava powder mixed with organic matter.
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Joseph Schales
Germany
Schales
Rose Pond
Woman's Will Directs Five Year Search for Lost Son
Omaha woman Mrs. Emma Haviland, a 53 year old teacher for twenty five years, left a will directing a continued five year search for her son Harold, last known after studying law at the University of Michigan and a brief stint with a local firm. If not found, the estate goes to Boyd Lathele and Miss Geraldine Loch.
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Omaha
Ned
Harold
Hmma Haviland
Achoola
University of Michigan
Young Haviland
California
Haviland
Boyd Laibele
Geraldine Loch
Chicago
Lathele
Mise Loch
Miss Mabel Cody Flies Plane After Boat Race Feat
Renowned aviatrix Miss Mabel Cody shifts from racing speed boat to airplane on Matanzas bay in St. Augustine Florida becoming the first woman to accomplish this daring transition and display.
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Mabel Cody
Matanzas Bay
St. Augustine
Fla
Short Skirts and Use of Teacher's High Chair
New York report notes concerns among principals about modern teacher attire and classroom decor. High chairs, short skirts, and rolled stockings are under scrutiny as district policy evolves to balance style with classroom propriety.
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New York
Allk
Omaha bridge wonder earns two hearts contract
In Omaha Nebraska, W I Hoye held a 13 heart bridge hand and needed only a two bid to win. The dealer opened a no trump, next player passed, Hoye bid two hearts and secured the contract.
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Omaha
Neb
W. I. Hoye
Desler
Hoye
Arrow Kills Lion in New Mexico Survey Report
W A Mullins of the New Mexico biological survey killed a mountain lion with a bow and arrow. The lion was struck as it leaped from a tree, according to the report.
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Denver
W. A. Mullins
New Mexico Biological Gurvey
College boys work way around world steered by college pledge
Adib Keran and James W Matz, two Akron graduates, left home for a year to travel the world without援援 funds. They sailed New York to Southampton, worked on ships through Europe, crossed to the Middle East, and walked deserts to reach Egypt and Port Said. Their eight month trek cost $163.50 for living and travel. They hope to complete a world circuit.
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Witwaya
Shipping Company
Cvety
Bombay
P. R. Kolbe
Akron University
Europe
Adib Keran
James. W. Matz
England
France
Switzerland
Italy
Syria
Palestine
Egypt
Leviathan
New York
United States
Southampton
Doctor Kolbe
Berlioh
Karam
Canterbury
Historic Cathedral
London
Wembley
Kent
Paris
Aémo
Marseilles
Beyrouth
Pytheas
Jerusalem
Wantara
Cairo
River Nile
Port Said
Men and Sparrows Like Yellow Flowers at Royal Show
Exhibitors at the Royal Horticultural Society show noted men and sparrows favor yellow flowers. Revival of the buttonhole posy was discussed. Men preferred scarlet and yellow, with pale colors favored by women. Business women chose dark tones, dressy women pale tones, and artistic women mixed colors.
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London
Royal Horticultural Society
Earth Faults in Great Oil Field Revealed by Geologist
Wyoming Geologist A B Bartlett describes the Salt Creek and Teapot Dome areas as having many small faults but no active seismic danger. He notes nine faults near Salt Creek, three near Teapot Dome, a major dead fault along Casper Mountain, and a western Wyoming fault near Kemmerer. He warns of possible landslides in the Teton region and details a 50 million cubic yard landslide into the Grand Ventre River after a slight tremor.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
United States
Salt Creek Field
Teapot Dome
Naval Oil Reserve
A. B. Bartlett
Wyoming
Salt Creek
Teapot
Bartlett
Casper Mountain
Casper
Kemmerer
Teton Mountains
Groy Ventre
Grea Ventre
Russian Student Fund Aids 150 in Colleges New York
The Russian Student Fund, organized by a young Russian student, now aids 150 Kossian men and women in 50 American colleges to prepare for Russian reconstruction. Loans are repaid after graduation. $16,000 in repayments have been received. Students study business, architecture, civil, electrical, clerical and mechanical engineering, medicine, and applied agriculture. The fund began in 1919 to help foreign students overcome obstacles to completing college here.
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New York
Igi
Boston Tech
New Cam Engine Flies Without Crankshaft in Airplane
A new four cylinder air cooled flat aircraft engine without a crankshaft connecting rods or timing gears was demonstrated at Farmingdale New York by the Parettd-Caniner engine company. The X type engine weighs 260 pounds and develops 150 horsepower at 1200 revolutions per minute in a half hour flight.
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New York
Parmingdale
S. 1
Pairetld-Caniner Engine Corporation
Elephant Hunger Strike Ends at Salt Lake Zoo
Princess Alice the elephant at the Salt Lake Zoo ends a ten day hunger strike after her keeper, once dismissed, is reinstated. She munched hay and peanuts to celebrate, restoring a satisfied routine and warding off concerns about welfare and public display.
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Salt Lake Cuy
Alice
Kesper
Last Bandit Band Crushed in Sicily
In Sicily the Mafia era ends as prefect Mort and Italian police crush the Ferrarello led gang near Gangi after a week of siege. The siege forced 130 men to surrender, ending decades of organized crime under the Mata era and yielding numerous victims and attempted marriages tied to the crime network.
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Sicily
Rome
Italy
Cesare Mor
Palermo
United Kingdom
Gaetano Ferrarello
Gangi
Caygnacel
Harmone
Mort
Pinker
Sicy
Ferrarello
Jig
Ferrarrelto
Phonetic Spelling Advocates Reach Back 800 Years
English supporters of simplified spelling push a long historic arc. They cite Thomas Gitacre in the 14th century who proposed reform in his works and claim Milton as an authority because his Comus shows phonetic spellings like dwell believe and dred.
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Rotherhithe
Thomas Gitacre
Ded
Belley
Milton
Timms
Dred
Three Sundays in Oujua Morocco Trade Pattern
In Oujua Morocco three Sundays occur weekly to accommodate religious observances. Muslims have Friday, Jews handle Saturday, and Chadstinia observe Sunday. Jewish merchants control retail and open on Fridays but close on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Oujua
Morocco
Chadstinia
Big Submarine Wins Battle With Whale
The submarine V-1, docked in Portsmouth, N. IL, after a run from Key West, Fla, fought and conquered a 58 foot whale during submerged operation. Heavy jar shook the vessel and officers reported the marine encounter as the sub used improvised harpoons to incapacitate the whale. The battle ended with damage to the submarine and the whale slain.
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Portsmouth
N. IL
Sherwood Picking
Key West
Provincetown
Miss
Medicine Men to Compete for Rain at Custer Battlefield
Sheridan Wyoming reports that medicine men from six tribes Montana South Dakota and Wyoming will perform during the semi centennial of Custer’s Last Stand to summon rain. Each elder will present a 10 minute ritual on the Little Big Horn battlefield with chants, whistles and symbolic dances as Bear Tail of the Crow performs a noted forecast role.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Montana
South Dakota
Wyoming
Custer
Little Big Horn River
Lia
Bear Tail
Montana Crows
Pryor
Telephoning From Train On German Rail Lines
A Berlin Hamburg train ride demonstrates on board telephone service by Telephony Ltd. Mr Browne uses a uniformed attendant to place calls while the train runs at speed, letting passengers and friends connect from car to car or to the line’s endpoints. Charges are modest, tied to distance from the station.
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Germany
Berlin
Town Barred From Age Limit in Copenhagen Old People’s Town
A Copenhagen municipality project provides housing and facilities for seniors including a chapel garden assembly hall and a lecture theater. It admits residents who are 65 or older, have no criminal record, and are not paupers, promising comfort and a weekly pocket-money allowance without restricting civil rights or voting. The plan aims to allow aging citizens to live with dignity while maintaining independence.
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Phladelphia
Denmark
Copenhagen
Lown
New England Preacher Founds Radio Parish in Portland
The first radio parish in the world, reportedly founded by Iked Stoward Lough of Portland, sees Rev Hough conducting Sunday services for shut ins across Atlantic states. A violinist, pianist, and guitarist assist. broadcasts begin at 1:80 pm. Station support comes from local business men.
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New England
Portland
Malne
Hag Pren
Iker
Stoward
Lough
Sr. Hough Las
New Engeluni
Lev
Hough
Prodigy Nathalia Crane Publishes New Poem at Sixteen
Brooklyn’s Nathalia Crane, once age twelve famed prodigy, releases a new poem at age sixteen signaling her continued literary rise.
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New York
Nathalia Crane
Brooklyn
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