Abyssinia Set to Be Major Factor in Africa's Future
A May 23 AP report outlines Abyssinia as a rising power on the world stage. It notes its strategic position in northeast Africa, vast agricultural potential, and growing transport capacity, with questions about development versus exploitation. The piece covers the imperial lineage, Christian heritage, and push toward education while warning of socio economic contrasts to be resolved through international cooperation. It also lists boxing results from Denver and Indianapolis summaries.
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New York
Abyssinia
Africa
Educational Commission
East Africa
Phelps-Stokes Fund
Isagus of
Ite
Abysenia
Egypt
India
MmMpreeemu
Menelik
Ras Tafari
Solomon
Sheba
Husband x4 Wife My sow artist. What does your wife do
The text presents a quirky line about a wife preferring her husband to view their sow as an artist, noting she appreciates drawings even on living room walls. It reads like a humorous quote about domestic life and creative interpretation.
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Albert
Amundsen Prospects of Finding Lost Explorer Discussed
Portland leaders hear Commander MacMillan speak on Roald Amundsen missing since Spitzbergen voyage toward the North Pole. He cites ice conditions and the likelihood Amundsen may attempt foot travel to Cape Columbia if planes fail.
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Portland
Maine
Associated Press
Roald Amundsen
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Cape Columbia
Donald B. MacMillan
Rotary Club
MacMillan
Amundsen
Cape
Polar
Peary
Comander MacMillan
Wells
Far North
Rector funds DePauw scholars aid for 400 yearly
Edward Rector, a Chicago patent attorney, helps over 400 men annually at DePauw University. Though deprived of a college education himself, he founded a scholarship fund in 1919 to cover the costs of needy students. Gifts exceeding $1,000,000 made the fund permanent. Rector hails from Bedford, Indiana.
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Edward Rector
Chicago
Depauw University
Mr Rector
Bedford
Ind
Northward search for Amundsen by Algarsson
Liverpool reports Grettir Algarsson heads north to locate the Amundsen expedition. He plans a two stage route from London to Spitzbergen aboard a supply ship then a small airplane to reconnoiter the Arctic region within three weeks. He will not attempt the pole unless all locating options are exhausted.
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Liverpool
Associated Press
Grettir Algarsson
North i
Amundsen
Algarsson
Teelander
North Pole
Hon
Lverpool
Spitzbergen
London
Pole
Alaska
Anundsen
Not a cure for cancer says Dr Carter Wood
Atlantic City May 29 The Associated Press reports Dr Francis Carter Wood of New York warned that Radium 13 is not a cure for cancer. He told the American Medical Association that no cure for the disease has yet been discovered.
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Atlantic City
BS J
Associated Press
Francis Carter Wood
New York
American Medical Association
Wood
Vanderbilt halted in Meridian after booze scare
Cornelius Vanderbilt and his secretary John Bronx were stopped by three Meridian police while speeding westward and mistaken for alcohol runners. A check of personal effects proved Vanderbilt’s identity and he was released.
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Meridian
Miss
Associated Press
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Abrer Gearch
The
Vanderbil
Allies Note 10 Teuts Held Back in Pact Talks
Paris May 29 There is little chance the note replying to Germanys security pact proposal will be sent until late next week as Britain again seeks more information from the French foreign office drafting the reply. Officials say the reply will reflect British suggestions and the French view, with final differences to be cleared up before another exchange of notes between Paris and London and before the draft is sent to Berlin.
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Paris
Associated
Germany
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Briand
London
Berlin
Thaw Denies Colorful Reports of Escapades in NY
Winchester, May 29 Harry K Thaw returned home from New York denying reports of wild escapades with cabarets and gifts to dancer Fawn Gray He rejected claims of flashing a deputy sheriff badge and said he had no authority to arrest here He also denied buying a baseball outfit for the local team Local citizens called him well behaved but noted he never qualified as deputy sheriff or constable
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Winchester
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Fawn Gray
Thaw
Pole Star Champs Stanislaus Zbyszko Meet Stecher Tomorrow
In St Louis Stanislaus Zbyszko and Joe Stecher prep for a $30,000 bout after declaring themselves in peak form. The match headlines the wrestling card as both fighters ready to unleash their famed skills in front of a large crowd tomorrow. Meanwhile in Philadelphia Ralph Hull of Princeton sets a new intercollegiate shot put mark with 49 feet 8.75 inches during the qualifying round at Franklin Field.
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Pole
Stecher
St Loui
Associated Press
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Joe Stecher
Philadelphia
Ralph C Hulls
Princeton
Franklin Field
Record drive by Gullane sets golf distance claim
RECORD DRIVER Jimmy Gullane of Colorado reportedly launched a golf ball 470 yards, hailed as a new world distance mark. The feat drew attention as a remarkable display of power on the links.
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Jimmy Gullane
Colorado
Rhem Shuts Out Giants in 8-0 Card win
Charles Flint Rhem, Clemson alum and rookie right-hander, pitched 8 hits and 10 strikeouts to blank the New York Giants 8-0. Cardinals manager Branch Rickey hails him as the best rookie NL pitcher in a decade after a solid first start back in the league.
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Billy Evans
New York Giants
St Lows Cardinals
Charles Flint Rhemn
Charles
Flint
Rhem
Clemson College
South Carolina
Branch Rickey
George Sisler
Ricker
Fort Smith
Ark
Giants
McGraw
Frisch
Young
Joe Sugden
Sears
St Lews Cardinals
Sugden
Cardinals
Golf Leanings From Onwentsia Open Qualifiers
Thirty mid western golfers qualified for the national open at Onwentsia with 36 holes scoring 151 or better. Mehlhorn of Chicago led with 71 66 137, close to the record. Hutchison, Hutchison, and others followed, while Evans missed by two strokes. Other sites report Worcester and Long Beach qualifiers with Smith and Jones stars. weather hindered play and injuries or withdrawals affected the field.
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Chicago
Max
Associated Press
Onwentsia
Bill" Mehthorn
Mehlhorn
Jock Hutchison
Dave Robertson
Detroit
Seconond
Mehithorn
Alex Cunningham
Toledo
Bob Shave
Cleveland
Ted
EF Carter
Robert A Gardner
Worcester
Chick Evans
Long Beach
Mass
Pacific Coast
Middle-West
Lido
Cyril Walker
McDonald Smith
Lakeview
Smith
Bobby Jones
Jones
Johnny Farrell
Quaker Ridge Club
MacDonald Smith
Lakeville
Farrell
Improved equipment may send buildings up ten sixty stories
Cleveland May 29 Associated Press says building owners and managers plan to discuss new mechanical advances that could lift office buildings to six stories and beyond at a June convention. Parking facilities and garages, without elevators, may affect office selection as downtown land values rise. A committee on parking is to propose recommendations, while the holding planning service aids architects and owners in efficient building design to curb vanity projects. Advance registrations show at least 700 owners and managers expected.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Lee Thomas Smyth
National Association of Building Owners and Managers
Smith
Elf
Sir John Lawrence Bard Named Governor General of Australia
Major General Sir John Lawrence Bard, veteran British diplomat and wartime commander, appointed governor general of Australia. He holds the DB and numerous honorary titles, reflecting a storied career in public service and overseas posting.
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John Lawrence Bard
Britain
Sears
Australia
Jas Crandall Drowns Near Wrangell Cannery Tender
Wrangell Alaska May 29 Jas Crandall 32 drowned yesterday afternoon when his clothes caught fire in the engine room of a cannery tender and he jumped overboard He came here from Seattle a year ago and had relatives in Great Falls Montana.
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Jas. Crandall
Wrangell
Alaska
Associated Press
Seattle
Great Falls
Mont
Brit Oeuige Makes The Airplane Safer
London May 13 The Associated Press reports two Croydon tests by Major General Lir Sefton Brandner show safety improvements with a 10 seat Fokker and a single seater Balham. The 10 seater reportedly will not stall and the small plane uses a slotted wing design to keep control during a stall. Balham’s demonstration drew expert praise as a major aviation advance.
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London
Associated Press
Avrtion
Croydon
Lir Sefton Brandner
Cnal Aviation
Fokker
Balham
Men of Golden Gate Lead in Track Meet
Philadelphia May 20 The intercollegiate track and field championships at Franklin Field saw Southern California lead with 14 qualifiers, California and Pennsylvania close behind with 13 and 12 respectively. Princeton and Yale also high amid strong performances as Cal and Princeton edge toward tomorrow's finals. Bud Houser set a new discus mark and Ralph Hillen set a new shot put record, both surpassing Hartranit records from 1922 and 1924.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Golden Gate
Franklin Field
Southern California
University of California
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Yale
Georgetown
Ralph G Hilhe
Clarence L “Bud” Houser
Halls
Houser
Glenn Hartrait
Stanford Hills
Hartranit
Cambridge
Imass
Howser
Stanford
Calfornia
Vale
Eli Meni
Marshall Progress Prompts Hope for Comeback
Washington May 29 Former Vice President Thomas Marshall made another step toward recovery as his attendants reported continued gains against a heavy cold and nervous exhaustion. He was able to take substantial nourishment and looked forward to returning to Indiana late tomorrow.
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Washington
Associated Press
Thomas Marshall
Indiana
Simonich Wins From Pete Gross in San Francisco Bout
Joe Simonich of Butte Montana welterweight won a decision over Pete Bross of Great Falls in a 10 round bout at Dreamland Rink. Also results from local rings include Tuffy Wine of Portland beating Diggins in a six round match and Speedy Sparks of Los Angeles defeating Tiger Payne in a six round bout. Florida moves to license boxing and wrestling after July 1 with a state commission to regulate events and bar Sunday exhibitions.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Joe Simonich
Butte
Mont
Pete Bross
Great Falls
Dreamland Rink
Tuffy” Wine
Portland
Za Diggins
Speedy" Sparks
Los Angeles
Tallahassee
Fla
Bowne
Cominssian
Florida
National Guard
American Legion
Wright Would Keep Old Plane in U S
Dayton Ohio May 29 The Associated Press reports Orville Wright would not oppose keeping the first Wright airplane in the United States and at the Smithsonian in Washington if Dr Charles W Walcott agrees to label it as the first successful man carrying aircraft, to truthfully label the Langley plane, and to publish all arguments in the institute annual. Grover C Logging of the Loeing Aeronautical Corporation conveyed this in an interview with the Dayton inventor.
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Dayton, O
Associated Press
Orville Wright
Wright
United States
Smithsonan Institution
Washington, DC
Charles W. Walcott
Institute
Langley
Grover C Loging
Loeing Aeronautical Corporation of
New York
Dayton
One for Rosie: Rosenberg defeats Schacter in bantam bout
The New York bantamweight champion Charney Rosenberg defeated Chicago’s Herbie Schacter in ten rounds in Aurora on May 29. Newsmen described it as a close win. Also in the semi money, Phil Kaplan beat Frankie Welch in ten rounds and Frank Duke Hannex won by technical knockout over Dan OConnell in four.
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Rosie
Associated Press
Aurora, Ills
Charney
Phil) Rosenberg
New York
Herbie Schacter
Chicago
Phil Kaplan
Frankie Welch
Frank Duke Hannex
Indiana Unversity
Dan O'Connell
Woman and daughter killed by train at cemetery gate
Mrs Anna Alkire aged 50 and her daughter Josephine 23 were killed when their car was struck by a Burlington train just outside Riverside cemetery gate in Newarapert Rhye. The accident followed a grave decoration earlier that day.
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Denver
Cole
Associated Press
Riverside Cemetery
Anna Alkire
Josephine
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Pittsburgh
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Spa
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William Kline
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Gene Sarazen
Joe Kurkwood
George McLean
Fred McLeod
Columbia
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Harris
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