Epic sea stories restore prestige for the Marines
London reports epic sea rescues boosting the American merchant marine’s prestige. The President Roosevelt and crew of the Antinoe are praised in Britain and Europe, with King George to honor the Americans for their heroic rescue.
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Emigrants' University trains ready-for-colony settlers
An Emigrants' university at Mundford Norfolk prepares men and women of education character and means for life in British overseas dominions. The six month course ends with a certificate promising immediate colonial acceptance with farm training and financial aid for fit students on a 1000 acre English farm that mirrors colonial conditions.
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United States
England
Astor bids to win the Derby again at Epsom
Lord Astor aims for a Derby victory abroad after ten attempts with five runner ups. His 1924 heart breaking near miss on St German is recalled. This year Sure, Poet, Plimpsol and Booklet are named as possible starters with likely only two sent to the post. Official Tribute Southampton reports Britain honors US Navy for rescuing Antinoe crew.
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London fashions echo 1840s with 1920s flair in dress
Prince of Wales and London set revive 1840s styling with black evening waistcoats and double breasted coats while aiming for slimmer silhouettes in day and evening wear. Miss Violet Hedger becomes pastor at Little Over Baptist Church after a wartime clerical role and studies.
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New Arm Chair Aboard Giant Air Express Planes
Passengers on London to Paris flights often sleep due to engine drone and altitude. A new luxuriously cushioned arm chair with high sloping backs and padded headrests is designed for these planes to comfort travelers who might feel seasick or airsick during the journey.
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England
London
Paris
Air Express
Wood aims to send Easter eggs from macaw to White House
Representative Wood of Indiana called at the White House to take President Coolidge's Easter egg order. He said a constituent owns an aracango, a red and blue macaw that lays varied colored eggs, and a basket will be sent to the White House for Easter.
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Coolidge
London Labour Symphony Begins Full Dress Rehearsals
London's first labor symphony orchestra opens its season soon after starting full dress rehearsals. The group was organized by Herbert Morrison, secretary of the London Labour Party, with F. W. de Massi Hardman slated as conductor before being replaced due to other commitments.
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Labor Symphony Orchestra
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London Labor Party
F. W. de Massi-Hardman
Chicago origin of sawed off shotgun shocks police
Originated in Chicago, the sawed off shotgun is described by police as the deadliest weapon used by criminals. Authorities say it did not originate with Sicilian feudists or black hand terrorists but with railroad car thieves.
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Woman shields baby from car. mother injured in Newark accident
In Newark on February 6 Mrs Flora Lauritsen sprang in front of an automobile to protect her baby, grabbing the child and placing it in front of her. The infant escaped unharmed but Mrs Lauritsen is not expected to recover from her injuries.
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Newark
N. J
Flora Lauritsen
German Artists Union Sees Growth Amid Strikes
NAUEN reports on February 6 that the German Artists' Union has grown to a membership of 2,000, signaling rising solidarity in cultural labor circles.
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NAUEN
Painters Propose Picture Renting System for Public Access
Painters propose a plan to rent pictures so the poor may enjoy the finest art while providing artists with income from their works. The scheme aims to expand access and support creators through a sustained lending model.
Fatal crossing death in Charlotte claims Fate Smith
Fate Smith, 27, died after being struck by an outbound Piedmont and Northern train while crossing the tracks in Charlotte. Authorities reported the fatal incident occurred today with the victim arriving at the scene.
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Piedmont and Northern
Fate Smith
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