Rise and fall of water purity through wells study
The public health service reports a law of nature purifying ground water in springs and wells after heavy pollution. A wartime board led by Stiles and including Jordan Whipple Phelps Craig Rankin Lumsden studied chemical and bacterial spread, finding recoverable pollution up to 430 feet and bacteria to 232 feet from source.
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Public Health Service
E. 0. Jordan
Chicago University
G. ©. Whipple
Harvard
E. B. Phelps
Columbia University
C.F. Craig
United States Army
WS. Rankin
North Carolina
Surg
L. Lumsden
CG. W. Stiles
Marine Hospital
Groundwater flows shape pollution spread and purification
A historical note explains how pollution sinks vertically with groundwater, moving only with flow and rising with rain. Polluted water filters through moist soil and can be carried farther as groundwater rises, while drought dries pollution. The piece claims a Law of Nature ties water rise and fall to purification, otherwise ancient contamination would obscure clean springs and wells.
Reds in China Lose Support Drive toward Nationalist split
Shanghai dispatch reports a push by Marshal Feng Yun-Hsiang and Chiang Kai-Shek to close gaps with Hankow allies. Feng demands Hankow figures, including advisor Borodin, leave abroad and forces remaining members to Nanking to aid the southern operations. Turkish envoy Fuad Bey travels to Nanking to discuss a potential treaty.
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Shanghai
Feng Yun-Hsiang
Chiang Kai-Shek
Madetate
Marshal Feng
Hankow
Nanking
China
Suchow
Michael Borodin
Turkey
Fuad Bey
Tokyo
Forest based meals may feed world by 2127 says Penck
Professor Albrecht Penck of Berlin University warned at an international soil conference that by 2127 global population could hit 9.9 billion. He argued forests would supply food if agrarian limits are exceeded and noted turning cellulose into starch as a key breakthrough.
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Washington
Albrecht Penck
Berlin University
Penck
Belgians Stick To Old Pipe Despite Cheaper Cigars
Washington reports from Brussels describe a rise in pipe smoking in Belgium despite lower priced cigarettes and cigars. Consumers favor Straight-steemed and various pipe shapes with prices typically 25 to 30 Belgian francs. Belgian exports of pipes are limited, mainly going to the Congo, Holland, and the United States.
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Washington
Belgium
William
Burdett
Brussels
Department of Commerce
Congo
Holland
United States
Questions for church amusements spark religious education
In Chicago an announcement from the executive secretary of the Gocratic method urges engaging the public with a series of Question and Answer prompts used during religious gatherings. The program, billed as both entertainment and instruction, invites two or more attendees to share their inquiries and responses at church services and related activities.
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Chicago
National
Finid Department
Mand Mitchell
Uirgea
Activitien
Texas Posse Recaptures Convicts After Escape Chase
Hintaville reports on June 23 as posses close in on three convicts near Leona and Madisonville while officers pursue a car with Missouri plates containing men linked to a second escape plan. Guards later return seven of the 44 Ferguson prison farm escapees to Madisonville, with fugitives still behind bars.
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Hintaville
Texas
Leona
Madisonville
Leras
Missouri
Ferguson
Trenvetioa
New York Times Ends Radio Patents Fallout With RCA Accord
New York Times reports RCA settles out of court over radio patents with seven manufacturers. The accord eliminates ongoing litigation and sets licensing terms worth about 1.292 million dollars. The agreement clears pending patent disputes and standardizes future royalties.
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New York
Timas
Radio Corporation of Am
Trita
Agrobeenia
Woman confesses driving gang in daylight streetcar robbery
Tacoma report says Mrs Howard Sheehan admits driving the gang’s car from the scene to a hiding place but refuses to implicate her husband Howard Sheehan and Cecil Keene who are jailed with her on highway robbery charges. Police held the trio after two men boarded a municipal line car, robbed operator and two passengers, and fled. The confession came during questioning by Captain John S. Strickland.
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Tacoma
Howard Sheehan
Cecil Keene
Tno
Tacoma-Seailie
Viglebos
John S. Strickland
Tiny
Omer
Me Keene
Argentine ambassador visits Yellowstone and Mammoth Hot Springs
Honoris Pueyrredon, Argentine ambassador in Washington, travels with his two sons Hor ace and Ricardo, after a daytime visit to Yellowstone Park. They plan to stay overnight at Mammoth Hot Springs and proceed to Palines.
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Yellowstone Park
Wye
Honoris Pueyrredon
Washington
Horace
Ricardo
Mammoth
Mammoth Hot Springs
Palleines
Ingenious swindling scheme targets stockholders exposed
Philadelphia reports a nationwide forgery and investment swindle plot by freelance operators. Using forged letterheads of major banks and trusted firms, they pose as bank representatives to solicit security holdings from investors. Authorities warn that schemes span Maryland Illinois California with letters praising the bearer and fake endorsements.
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Philadelphia
James C. Archincosa
Berger Busineux Bureau
New York City
Auchincloss
Reading
Maryland
Illinois
California
An Tlinois
Hope of West Resting in Railroads
Casper Wyoming June 24. I W Sargent president of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad urged a national policy of railroad development at a luncheon of the central western shippers board. He praised a regional advisory board as the best instrument to center public effort toward efficient rail service at low cost while protecting capital.
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Casper
Wyo
I. W. Sargent
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Central Western Shippers’ Board
Rancher Kills Self In Montana Home
Rancher Arthur Campbell, 45, of St. Ignatius district, committed suicide at his home by shooting himself with a high power army rifle. Financial difficulties are suspected as a motive. He is survived by his wife and an adopted son.
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Self
Police hunt for double murder suspects widens in Pennsylvania
Wolda man Marlatt, Pittston resident, held on accessory after the fact charges as authorities pursue two fugitives in the Edith Fongo and Jennie Monies killings on June 2. Warrant issued after grand jury request and a ride to await next hearing.
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withea-Harra
Carmello Marlatt
Pittston
Annte
Edith Fongo
Jennile
Juna 2
Encape
Pollo Barracka
Taizerna County
Fnbone
Bia
Bom
Thuiraday
Merietta
Buffalo
Dahe Fateuna
Fatcana
Samual Marcance
Tha Atignalien
Merlatto
Althoyah
Muttalo
Falcome
Thiffall
Fiveralnes
Tha Hewlen
Tha Tren Young
Heston
Missing in Eerie County Crime Scene Sparks Police Search
County police and detectives pursue leads after two bodies found amid a brutal event. Authorities indicate a significant clue points toward a kilo of illicit material, intensifying investigations and public safety concerns as they pursue suspects.
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Mate
Lincoln Supreme Court Denies Stay for Carter Execution
Lincoln Nebraska June 25 The Supreme Court denied a further stay for Frank Carter Omaha sniper. Attorneys argued Carter’s sanity had not been properly tested, but the court ruled Carter’s sanity established. He will be executed at the state prison Friday morning.
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Lincoln
Neb
Frank Carter
Omaha
Han
Spreme Court
Carter
Supreme Court
State Prison
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