Broadcasting London to America by Radio Relay
A London Hotel Savoy concert was transmitted to American listeners via land wires and short waves, linking Chelmsford Belfast New York and Washington in a pioneering transatlantic relay. Engineers report less than a fiftieth of a second difference, proving Europe and America nearly one instant broadcast.
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Hotel Savoy
Savoy Court
London
England
5XX
Milwaukee
Chelmsford
Great “Pond
Belfast
Maine
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Radio Corporation of America
van Cortlandt Park South
Saxon Avenue
New York City
WJZ
Aeolian Hall
WRC
Washington
WGY
Schenectady
United States
America
Savoy
Paris
Berlin
South America
Orient
New York
Human Fly Gardner to Climb Sheraton Hotel Wall Friday Night
Harry Gardner known as the Human Fly will scale the Sheraton hotel building Friday night with two fire trucks and searchlights in front of the hotel to give spectators a clear view. A band concert and speech precede the stunt as officials from Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion organize the event. Gardner recalls past climbs including a 1897 New York pole ascent at Grant’s tomb and notes the nickname origin from Grover Cleveland.
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Harry Gardner
Sheraton
Gardner
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
Sheraton Hotel
Mr. Gardner
Hudson River
Cleveland
Courthouse
Canton
Ohio
Andrew Jackson -Post
The
Zane Grey Film Recreates West of 50 Years Ago
The photoplay The Thundering Trail directed by William S. Howard for Paramount shows an old west trading post built as a stockade town variant. Pioneers recall Fort Worth Dodge City Salt Lake City as settlers rush to mining fields amid dances saloons and Indian battles. Shown at the American theater Friday and Saturday.
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Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Haave
William SK. Howard
Paramount
Fort Worth Village
Dodge City
Salt Lake City
Puttale Fields
Far West
American Theater
New York Cotton Weather News Unconfirmed
New York April 22 report notes failure of early weather news to confirm market implications. Analysts awaited official updates as traders considered potential impacts on prices and supply.
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New York
Cotton futures turn firmer on rain forecasts and liquidating demand
Private rain reports in the southwest and firm Liverpool cables push July and October cotton futures higher at the open. July climbs to 24.89 with October at 24.76 on early buying, then eases as weather bureau outlook sparks expectations of showers in Texas. Continuous selling trims the gains and brings July to 24.89 and October to 24.62 near the end of the first hour.
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Liverpool
Weather Bureau
Texas
Texas Senator Urges Faster Road Program at Cool Roads Meet
Earl B Mazfield United States senator from Texas spoke at the United States Cool Roads convention in Nouston urging acceleration of the road program for the benefit of the American people.
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Nouston
Tex
Earl B. Mazfield
United States
Texas
Senior Plays Win Acclaim At High School One Act Program
A full house enjoyed three one act plays at the high school auditorium presented by the senior class. The Maker of Dreams stood out for its artistry with Frances Pennington Charles Salsbury and Lawrence White delivering strong performances. Dicky Trent and seven young women provided lively comedy in In the Spring a Young Man's Fancy, while She Loves Me Not closed the program with a rollicking farce led by Margaret Hauser and George Ridge and supported by William Lewis and Lawrence White.
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Miss Pennington
Pierrette
Charles
Salsbury
Pistrot
Lawrence White
Saunders Dallas
Dicky Trent
Dicky
Jack Hilliard
Dorothy Hoskins
Mary Clinard
Kathryne Whitener
Ruth Clinard
Ernestine Hayes
Glennie Anderson
Saunders
Minister
Tom
Ward Packer in Caveman Role Stages Bride Kidnapping Scene
Edgar portrays a caveman who rushes the stage at a critical moment and carries off the would be bride, creating a dramatic interruption in the scene.
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Ward Packer
Edgar
Directors To Meet At the Country Club
The Kiwanis club directors hold their regular monthly meeting this evening at the Country Club at 7 o clock. Roland Holton will entertain the directors. A full attendance of the board is urged.
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Kiwanis Club
Roland Holton
Early NC population milestones through 1776
The population of North Carolina was first estimated in 1675 at 4,000. By 1701 it rose to 5,000, and by 1776, on the eve of the American Revolution, it exceeded 250,000.
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North Carolina
Mrs Maynor Returns Home After Visit on Burns Street
Mrs Fred Maynor has returned to her Winston-Salem home after visiting Mrs Charles Tea gue on Burns street.
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Fred Maynor
Winston-Salem
Charles Teague
Burns Street
Majestic Buyweek Prompted by Strong Sales
This week emphasizes strong demand for Majestic products as sales have climbed, signaling retailer confidence. The message notes the period’s value and urges customers to act while stock lasts.
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General Electric Company
Antenha
Frances Pennington
Charles Salsbury
Lawrence
Skinny) White
Sels
Great
Majestic
Rountree’s Traveling Goods
a_ Majestic
Les
Kester Furniture Company
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