Federal prisoners show an increase in 1924
Washington reports a rise in federal prisoners with 7,087 confined on June 1 1924 across Atlanta Leavenworth McNeil Island and other institutions and 7,065 on June 30 1924. The total increase over the year reflects budget and reform proposals including new facilities and work programs.
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Washington
Harlan
Stone
United States
Allanta
Gav
Leavenworth
Kang
McNeil, Island
Waal
National
Boss
National Training School For Hoys
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Milacellanenga
United State
New Prizona
Attra
Inw
Con Mresa
Aevantesa
Senate
Belief in Mound Builders Indians Across Wisconsin and Ohio
Professor Jute B. Moellitz and colleagues argue prehistoric mound builders created lines of fortifications and ceremonial enclosures in Ohio and Wisconsin. They cite serpent, animal, and geometric mounds, with Newark and Appleton sites noted, linking art forms to later Indigenous groups and suggesting white contact influenced mound construction in early times.
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Appleton
Whday
Jute B. Moellitz
Biwrence
MacHarg
Indiana
Teast
Newark
Ohio
Wisconsin
Atlama County
Wis
Eleophnne
Grant County
Bamboo
Levi Leiter’s Grandson Succeeds Earl of Suffolk in London
A seventeen year old heir to Levi Leiter inherits the title Earl of Suffolk after the old earls death. He travels by steamer Bleat Stewart to Nantes with South American nitrate cargo then hurries to Chariton House near Maldersbury to assume duties. Locals wonder if he will settle into society or chase further adventures, drawn by his American mother’s lineage.
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Levi Leiter
Earl of
Suffolk
London
Earls of
Nantes
South America
Chariton Houe
Malves Ibury
Earl
Levi Lester
Chicago
Marriage Information Bureau Proves Success in Homburg
Homburg Inigburg boasts of establishing the first bureau of information on matrimonial matters in Germany. The bureau has operated for less than a year, and the Prussian assembly may soon consider creating similar offices in other cities. Advice is offered gratis to all classes and both sexes, with staff largely unpaid and volunteering to aid better marriages.
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Homburg
Inigburg
Germany
Nature Turns Dentist Teeth of Deer Reported in Michigan
A hunter in Michigan reports a deer jaw showing natural dental work. The lower jaw from a deer shot while hunting displays unusual tooth deposits and hollowing. Some teeth were found hollow and others filed with ram material, with specimens extracted for study.
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Fetonkey
Mich
Albean Qnion
Upper Peninsula
Savaral
Npa Yela
Fire destroys Murdaugh Place mansion in Suffolk Virginia
A stately colonial era mansion known as Murdaugh Place and later the Savage homestead burned recently along the Suffolk Portsmouth boulevard. Built over 160 years ago, it stood on ground where American troops camped before meeting the British in 1778. The old house also served as a Civil War strategic point.
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Suffolk
Burnad
Traces of American Beauty Industry From Old Text
The Washington report details early 20th century cosmetic production and trade. It cites the National Geographic headquarters, notes U S imports of perfumery cosmetics and raw materials, and describes ingredients like carmine from cochineal, talc, rice powder, and oils. It highlights domestic and imported sources, including Italy France the Netherlands and Spain, and mentions cold cream origins and hair and skin products.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
National
Ulda
Joliet
United States
Near East
Italy
France
Asekin Foode
Netherlands
Ormany
Helpa
Spain
British Waar
Africa
England
Study of Warship Hulls and Naval Experiment Revealed
Washington experts report six to seven year lead time before replacing battleship under the naval treaty. Experiments on the hull of the Washington and other scrapped vessels yield insights for new slips and advanced design. The four hulls tested, three built and now with the fleet, mark a major step in defensive and offensive ship construction amid wartime pressures. European conflict and torpedo protection influence hull work, with findings shared among naval engineers for cross nation advantage.
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Washington
United Tiles
Ue Navy Department
Maryland
West
Coast Railway Explains Significance of Whistles
Los Angeles reports a Southern Vacitte public notice detailing locomotive whistle meanings. Medium and long blasts warn approaching grades, trespassers, rear lagman, and signals at stations or junctions. Short blasts convey orders, thanks, or attention for following sections.
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Los Angeles
Ritroad
Southern Vacitte Company
Beneft
Aeawbridge
Survey Shows Saturday Night Bath Is No Myth
A historical survey claims about one million new baths were prepared in 1024. It notes typical baths use 40 to 60 gallons of water and that gas consumption rises as water is heated to 140 to 180 degrees. Per capita water use in American cities is far higher than in Europe, especially on Saturdays. Soap producers estimate households use about 80 pounds of soap per year per family.
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New York
United States
Smelt Run Draws Fishermen To Cowlitz River
In Kelao Washington smelt run brings men women and children to the Cowlitz River. They scoop fish with nets and scoop, use poles and covered baskets, and gather the catch in boxes along the riverbank. Local effort centers on shoveling fish from the water during the winter run.
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Kelao
Cowlts
Columbia
Old Husband Adopts Wife After Divorce Bid in St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri Hans Arentzen, age suggested as older than Elizabeth Arentzen, agrees after court guidance to divorce and then adopt his former wife as his daughter. Elizabeth, originally in her twenties, sought separation. judge Amick facilitated the unusual arrangement to safeguard property and provide a housekeeper while preserving affection.
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Arentzena
Ir Yannah
St. Joseph
Arentzen
Trates
Ford
William KK. Amick
Amick
Arentsen
Arcot Zeb
Mra
Arentaen
Mr. Arentzen
Dingo
New York Botanical Garden Seeks $7 Million Upgrade
The New York Botanical Garden plans a development program totaling $7 million to endow, equip, maintain, and expand research. Dr. Frederick S. Lee of Columbia University notes urgent needs totaling $4 million, with $800,000 for materials and equipment. The board aims to raise the funds from New York's public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Botanical
Doctor Lee
Aircraft Hook Up Unhooked in Flight at Scott Field
Ambiguous report from Belleville, Michigan describes an Army dirigible and a Perry Messenger biplane performing a midair hook up and separation at Scott Field. The event is described with garbled phrasing, but notes a metal hook device and aerial maneuver. No clear date or outcome is given.
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Belleville
Scott Field
Bperry
Tooting Tutors and Hick Town Headlines
A playful tongue twister piece references a tutor who toots and two tooters vying to toot. The Baltimore Sun labels a hick town as exciting when an automobile yields to a pedestrian. A French family wins 10 000 francs for a large family, while Portland, Oregon sees milk at 2 dollars and bread prices rising this week.
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Baltimore Sun
France
Whiert
Portland
Oregon
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