Cairo Riots Tarnish Egypt With 50 Year Setback
British observers described Cairo's Black Saturday riots as the worst disorder in Egyptian history. Ten Britons died as mobs looted and burned, with police largely unable to intervene. The center of the city remained closed and damaged landmarks like Shepheard's Hotel stood scarred as observers warned the unrest could revive a social revolution.
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Boiler pipes start tenement fire killing 17 in Minneapolis
Arthur Thompson, chief arson investigator, announced that boiler pipes touching a wooden support caused a tenement fire that killed 17 people last Monday. Firemen opened access to the basement to confirm the blaze origin in a three story building noted as old with tinder dry wood. Eleven children and six adults perished, making it the third deadliest blaze in city history.
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World philatelists spend billions on stamp collecting hobby
World stamp collectors invest about ten million dollars annually in stamps and related items as a dedicated hobby and pastime.
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British Bartender Wins Championship
John Jones of Britain won the international cocktail championship in London with a mixed French aperitif South African liquor British vermouth and maraschino. He defeated 375 contestants from 25 countries as six Losses barmen were eliminated in early rounds.
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Canadian dollar parity seen linked to confidence in U S thrift
The piece argues the Canadian dollar near parity with the U S dollar stems from investor confidence, citing Uncle Sam’s savings bonds, policy criticisms of the Truman era, and Canada’s tax environment. It highlights Canada’s resource growth, lack of capital gains tax, and appeal for investors to consider Canadian stocks and cross border opportunities. It warns readers to vet brokers before investing amid warning signs about Toronto-based pushers.
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Wall Streeters Miss Knocking Out Stock Market
Professional Wall Street traders tried to knock the bottom out of the stock market this week. The market had its worst of the year then rallied later as steels led gains and overall activity remained light. Major groups showed mixed moves with steel, oils, chemicals, and coppers fluctuating while auto production rose but stayed below prior year.
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Dow Jones Averages Close Mixed Amid Small Gains
New York February 2 Dow Jones averages end modestly higher with industrials up 0.83, rails flat, and utilities up 0.18. The day sees 74,900 total shares traded across 65 stocks with closing bonds referenced and unchanged utilities.
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Influenza Epidemic Reported Abating in Mobile
Mobile school officials said the influenza attack causing widespread absences is dying down and two closed schools St Catherine's and Cathedral parochial will reopen Monday. Health officials reported no ongoing epidemic based on current notes from the schools and local clinics.
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North Carolina Democrat seeks seventh term in Congress
A contest is assured for North 1 and Sixth ward seat in Ashington as the candidate plans to seek the Democratic nomination for a seventh term. State Sen. Thom Sawyer of Durham announced his candidacy hours earlier.
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