Scientist describes approach of death in botulism study
Dr Pierre Andre Marie of the Pasteur Institute died from botulism after four years seeking an antidote. He contracted the bacilli during a lab experiment and, before losing consciousness, gave physicians a detailed record of every symptom. He asked his eyes be raised to see the blue discoloration of his fingernails, a sign of the crisis.
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Paris
Pierre Andre Marie
Pasteur Institute
Marie
France's Living Ex-Presidents and Ex-Premiers Count
Four former presidents and ten former prime ministers of France remain alive. The statement tallies prominent retired leaders, reflecting a durable cohort of political figures from past administrations still active in public life.
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France
Government aided in building seven thousand miles of highway
In fiscal year 1929 the Federal government cooperated with states to improve 7,022 miles of Federal-aid highways. In 1928 the 48 states improved 29,252 miles. The Public Roads Bureau notes total federal aided mileage now 78,006 miles within about 188,000 miles of main routes, with another equal amount improved by states without federal help. The 7,022 miles include 1,056 miles graded and drained earth roads, 563 miles sand clay, 1,293 gravel, and 189 other segments.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
The
Department of Agriculture
Highway construction and state totals mark 1928 progress
The report details 1928 highway work including 9 526 miles under federal aid, 44 miles of bridges, and 2 530 722 miles of improvements by states led by Texas Kansas and Arkansas. It notes 306 442 total state highway miles with 764 648 134 spent, and mentions police stopping a man who concealed moonshine bottles.
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Texas
Kansas
Arkansas
Two Holes Two Aces in Golfers First Round
A man joins a golf club and on his first hole makes a hole in one. On the second tee another unlikely ace follows. After a tense moment he confesses fear of missing again, remarking he nearly swung poorly. Tit-Bits records the curious pair of miracles.
Expansion of a Pittsburgh youth noted as well built
A Pittsburgh observer remarked that Henry Collwell appeared well built as he walked the avenue. The comment followed by a vivid but unclear incident related to his chest being thrown out in a manner not fully described.
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Pittsburgh
Henry Collwell
Ancient Clock Tells Quiet Time in Mississippi
A clock owned by Union County farmer G. C. Quinn ticks through days twelve years before the War of 1812. Made in Plymouth, Connecticut, the timepiece remains in daily use and appears to be in good condition, linking the current era to early pioneers.
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Blue Mountain
Miss
G. C. Quinn
Union County
Plymouth
Conn
Chicagoan George Lott Breaks Davis Cup Gap Since 1903
George Lott becomes the first Chicagoan to play an American Davis Cup team since Bob Wrenn in 1903, marking a historic return for the city to the event after a long hiatus.
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George Lott
Bob Wrenn
Townsend 10 makes report on strike in Marion mill town
Judge N A Townsend filed a full statement on failed arbitration efforts in the Clinchfield Manufacturing strike. Negotiations lasting over a week collapsed when mill officials refused to continue amid claims the strikers’ committee was dominated by Alfred Hoffman. Dynamite blasts continued. three men were charged in an attempt to dynamite Methodist minister J N Wise’s home and bound over to superior court on $1,000 bonds each.
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N. C
Clinchfield Manufacturing Company
N. A. Townsend
Max Gardner
Alfred Hoffman
United Textile Workers
J. N. Wise
Robert Perkins
Bruce
Stacy
George Styles
Superior Court
London Cleric Critiques Cathedrals For Cheap Success
Dr J G Simpson dean of Peterborough argues that cathedrals should seek genuine achievement rather than become almshouses for elderly clergy. He warns they risk stagnation if they settle for traditional, weak outcomes.
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London
J. G. Simpson
Peterborough
Reporters Accused of Fibs By Simpson and Sampson
Simpson accuses reporters of lying about his wife and claims one interviewer said she had nothing to say. Sampson questions the remark as part of a tense exchange.
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Simpson
Sampson
Shrine ceremonial moved to Sept 19 night in Greensboro
Aug 30 report says Shrine ceremonial in Greensboro will begin the night of September 19 instead of the originally planned September 20. Oasis temple nobles and their ladies will attend with added recreation. Sudan temple patrol and band invited to participate.
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Sreensboro
Oasis Temple
Sudan Temple
Little Herbert Plays Cheese at the Grocer
A boy returns home with his clothes full of holes and explains he was playing at the grocer with Reggie and John. He says they all had to be some things and he chose to be the cheese.
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Herbert
Reggie
John
Thieves Drill Door to Loot Toone General Store
In Toone Tennessee suspects bored 51 auger holes in a wooden door and removed a panel to gain entrance to a general store. They looted a large quantity of novelties from the shop.
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Toone, Tenn
Nine republics described around the world
Brief note asserts the existence of nine republics worldwide. The text does not specify names, locations, or dates, limiting detail to a general count of republics globally.
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