Rush to China Retells Marines Old Orient Role
Washington dispatch notes Marine units from Suam rushed to China to aid evacuation of American nationals. The piece surveys 128 years of Marine service in China with landings, protection of legations, and actions from Peiping to Shanghai, including Boxer Rebellion, World War II, and postwar duties guarding railways.
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Washington, D. C
INS
United States
Suam
China
Orient
Fort
East India Squadron
Hong Kong
Imperial
Peking
Peiping
Legation Guard
Shanghai
Tientsin-Peiping
Chiang Kai Shek
Smedley D. Butler
Butler
Corregidor
General Marshall
Nothing New Under the Sun and Grammar Queries
Readers tackle a grab bag of questions about literary phrases pronoun use bas relief sculpture and Lincoln lineage. The entry notes two events from World War II and the 1814 Ghent peace treaty with a date reference.
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Abraham Lincoln
Jobs Upon a Time Rory Calhoun’s Hollywood origin story
Rory Calhoun born in Hollywood on August 8, 1922 with a string of early jobs before a talent scout redirected him to acting. He changed his name from Francis McGown by Henry Willson, while Barbara Lawrence, age 17, pursued acting as her mother steered her path after years of desire.
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Rory Calhoun
Hollywood
Rory
Sue Carroll
Francis
Smoky) McGown
Henry Willson
Barbara Lawrence
Johnny Fontaine
Barbara
Celebrated figures mark fatal anniversaries today
Lucrezia Bori, former Metropolitan Opera star, Michael Curtiz, renowned film director, and Ruth Chatterton, noted actress, are commemorating fatal anniversaries today in a somber observance.
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Lucrezia Bori
Metropolitan Opera
Michael Curtiz
Ruth Chatterton
Severed Hand Points Out Pond Murder
A severed hand found in a pond on a golf course led police to a complex murder case. The coroner identified Albert William Welch, 45, as the victim, with verdict murder by persons unknown. Details include head trauma and attempted burning, with Mrs Phyllis Welch recalling their quarrel and possible divorce. Police used X rays and new moulage casts to reconstruct the body, linking casts to the footprints.
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London
Albert William Welch
Corsoner’s
Hendon
Middlesex
Welch
Phyllis Francis Welch
Poich
America
Blithe girl eyes co star role with handsome husband
A young model drawn to stardom by movie studio scouts seen on billboards and magazine covers was signed to play the blue-eyed blond flapper in Margie. Her aim is to co-star with her handsome husband in future films.
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Margie
Quote about success and dedication from Charles Buxton
Experience shows that success comes from real commitment to work. The winner is the one who gives body and soul to his task.
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Charles Buxton
Astrological Forecast Promises Hidden Business Rise
A festive time is predicted with an unexpected pleasant business surprise this year. The born on this date is likely clever and financially successful, suggesting a favorable personal and professional path ahead.
Being On Time Noted As Key Guest Habit For Meals
Observers highlight punctuality as a core trait of welcome guests. Arriving promptly shows respect for hosts and sets a positive tone for the meal and conversation.
Quiz Answers From a Historic Classroom Exchange
The item lists five questions and answers: Solomon, pink and red, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, the phrases “each other” and “one another,” and the word “raised.” The compact exchange reflects a simple trivia or grammar lesson from a past period.
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Solomon
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
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