World Happenings Briefly Told
A collection of short items notes the suicide of Prof. F Alexander Guthier of the University of Jena, rising car exports from Settain, perilous China missions, a London detective report on shoplifters, pirates reaching Hong Kong, Brazil banning foreign decorations, Sir Alan Cobham’s knighthood, a motor cyclist beating an express train, Allan Brooks winning a gold medal, Frank Tex McLeod’s death in a Montana car crash, a massive skull find supporting Africa as the cradle of humanity, and a record 134 degree Fahrenheit female shade temperature at Greenland Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Alexander Guthier
University of Jena
Germany
Settain
Dominions
China
Gertrude Kunter
London
Hsin Fung
Hong Kong
Duke Dimmitri Praises Canadian Pacific Rockies Visit
Duke Dimmitri of Leuchtenberg travels with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and writes from Banff that Lake Louise is ideal and the region among the most beautiful he has seen. He plans film of notable locales and notes a Mt Assiniboine and Yoho Valley itinerary. He descends from Marquis de Beauharnois and joined a 34 day Trail Riders ride.
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Canadian Pacific Rockies
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dimitri of Leuchtemberg
Count de Beauharnois
Trail Riders
Canadian Rockies
Lake Louise
Banff
Mt. Assiniboine
Yoho Valley
Charles, Marquis de Beauharnois
Canada
Governor Fuller Never Cashed Massachusetts Salary Checks
Records show Sivan T. Fuller did not accept his Massachusetts salary for six years, allowing 33.5 to return to the Commonwealth. He also did not take U S congressional pay, four years as lieutenant governor at 4000 annually, and has not collected 17500 as governor. Monthly checks from the state treasurer were never cashed and uncashed checks were outlawed after a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivan T. Fuller
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
United States
Capt Bernier to go north again in Arctic ventures
Canadian explorer Captain Bernier, famed for Arctic exploits, denounces the Russian seizure of Wrangel Island as without rights and says he plans a new venture next year from Hudson Bay, recalling the island was once colored yellow on his map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernier
Hudson's Bay
Arctic
Geizing Wrangell Island
Siberia
Hudgon’s Bay
New Discovery Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
An advertised Geero Wormwood Balm claims to rapidly clear nasal congestion and head pressures from catarrh. It promises safe, inexpensive relief with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad also notes a hands free telephone device and a grass green emerald discovery in the Salzberg Alps.
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Salzberg Alps
Immigration And Balanced Production
The author argues Canada faces unemployment not from overproduction but unbalanced growth. Expanding population and agriculture would raise consumption and output, creating jobs and reducing idle farm land while boosting national production and trade. Full employment depends on augmenting productive agricultural population to utilize industrial capacity.
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Canada
The King of England Succession and Heir’s Majority
A historical note explains that upon the sovereign’s death the throne passes instantly to the heir who becomes of age, even if not yet majority. A French scientist claims a motor fuel from vegetable oils akin to gasoline is possible.
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England
Tramp and Lady Exchange Words on Money
A brief exchange shows a tramp begging for money and a lady responding about working for money. The tramp jokes he is doing the alphabet and hasn’t reached "wret" yet, while a moral note appears that those who live for self alone are failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mioney
Royalty’s Secret Desires Revealed in Lighthearted Confessions
A playful list shows King George wishing to attend a horse race incognito, Queen Mary riding a London bus, King Albert flying abroad, King Alfonso trying peasant life, the Queen of Spain and Queen Marie dreaming of stage and travel. The Prince of Wales longs to climb trees, Queen Victoria to ride a streetcar, and King Edward to ride the Underground.
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George
Mary
London
Albert
Belgium
Alfonso
Spain
Queen
Marie
Romania
Prince of Wales
Queen Victoria
Edward
Tay Pay O Connor celebrates 78th birthday
Tay Pay O Connor Rt Hon Thomas Power O Connor editor of T P s and Cassell s Weekly and censor of films marked his 78th birthday. A noted newspaper writer and statesman he is famed for reminiscences and wide acquaintance among famous and infamous figures. He was honored in parliament and made a privy councillor in 1924. He became censor of films in 1917.
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Thomas Power
Tay Pay
O'Connor
M.P
T.p.’S
Cassell
House of Commons
Boy fears dog after mother’s harsh scolding
A small boy who fears dogs is encouraged to overcome dread but is met with his mother's snide remark about her own alleged degradation. The exchange highlights a coping mechanism and a parental approach to fear.
Slate Waste Used In Road Fill As Phalt Filler
The Bureau of Mines predicts slate waste can be useful as an asphalt filler instead of cement or limestone.
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Bureau of Mines
Huge Fortune For Ex Kaiser In Settlement With Germany
A Leipzig report says a settlement between a Prussian state representative and the Hohenzollern family awards the former Kaiser and crown prince 1 000 000 000 gold marks. The deal includes a quit claim against Germany and relinquishment of several castles.
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Leipzig
Germany
Kaiser
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Karmant
Sir Alan Cobham
Australia
Sydney
Brisbane
Allan Brooks
Vancouver
B.C
Canadian National Exhibition
Wallace Havelock Robb
Frank “Tex” McLeod
Bynum, Mont
South Africa
Afrha
Greenland Ranch
Cal
T. Milburn Ca. Limited
Toronto
W. Nlu
Duke
Rockies
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Ave
Massa
Doctor Diet
Doctor Quiet
Doctor Merryman
Jonathan Swift
Immigration and Balanced
Scotland
Linimen FE
Dodson’s Ban Company
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Hudson's Bay Company
Land Department
Winasor
Edmonton
Tay Pay O'Connor
T. P. O'Connor
Eturn
Europe
Cunard
Anchor- Donaldson
Continent
St. Lawrence
THE
Cunard Steamship Co, Limited
Main Street
Man. OR
Leeson
Liam Block
Wes Ry
Alta Cunard
Donaldson Canadian Service
Hercules
Cpplafoul
Counter Check Book Company. Limited
Hamilton
Western Agencies
Pacific Waxed Paper Co
Western Waxed Paper Co
Davies J
McDermott
Hunter Martin & Co
Regina
Lydia W. Ladd
Dept
Windsor
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