Rum Ship and Guard Boat Clash Off New York
The Canadian rum runner Josephine K. proved a slower craft than the coast guard cutter that shelled her last Saturday night, leaving its master dead. A return engagement, urged by British consul Gerald Campbell, showed cutter No. 145 averaging 11.15 knots to the Josephine K.’s 9.55 on a three mile course between West Beach and Old Orchard lights. Captain William P. Cluett was fatally wounded in the earlier action.
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New York
Josephine K
Coast Guard
Gerald Campbell
West Beach Light
Old Orchard Light
William P. Cluett
Coast Guard Cutter Demonstration Under Firefight
The Josephine K. operated by coast guard personnel ran a 20 minute handicap race, gaining nearly a half mile before finish. Boatswain Carl Schmidt, commander, testified he fired on the rum runner who angled toward open sea. Commander John R. Bryant led the board and said full findings will be sent to Admiral Billard in Washington.
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Josephine
John R. Bryant
Frederick C. Bilard
Coast Guard
Washington
Treasure of early Christians hidden in Rome catacombs
In Rome on January 30 a seance in 1928 reportedly revealed a treasure hidden by followers of St. Agnes in Roman catacombs. Harry Price will direct excavation of gold objects left behind by a band near a wall, with silver described as very heavy.
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Rome
Harry Price
Laboratory For Physical Research
St. Agnes
Famous Statesmen and Century Clues Puzzle
A fragmented crossword style page lists clues and partial answers for a variety of words. Notable entries include references to Mackenzie King and Dr Vargas, with several numbers and garbled endings suggesting a historical newspaper puzzle page.
Galleryitis Invades Raleigh in Senate MacLean Debate
The North Carolina general assembly endures a so called gallery-itis epidemic as senators in Raleigh stage long speeches over the MacLean six months school term bill. Senator Ward’s dramatic attack lasted over one hour and twenty minutes with biblical and mythological detours. Other affected lawmakers include Baggett Folger and Grant, among several others, as speeches cater to crowds back home.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Senate
House
My County
Hallet S
J. R. Baggett
Harnett
A. T. Grant
Davie
John H. Folger
Surry
G. G. Gower
Johnston
W. K. MacLean
Polk
W. F. Ward
Craven
Baggett
Ward
Folger
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Married Life Not Worth While Decline in Nervous Health
An adic piece argues nervousness drains vitality and beauty, urging use of Tanlac after meals and at night to restore strength. It claims Tanlac revives youth, energy, and tissue health, promising a transformation if it helps within a short period.
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Aida Alte
New York
Avenue
Montana Public Schools Dominate 1950 Property Tax Take
Public schools in Montana received more than 43 percent of the total property tax collections for 1950, highlighting education funding as the largest share of the levy.
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Montana
De Preist Wife Attends Hoover Reception in Washington
Oscar De Preist, Illinois Negro representative, and his wife attended President Hoover's annual reception for House members. They met the president and first lady in the line, spoke with Speaker Longworth, and then moved to the east room. The event, part of a regular series for officials and diplomats, followed Mrs. De Preist's earlier Tea attendance. A German inventor claims silk wrapped steel tubes can form a strong cannon.
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President Hoover
House
Washington
Oscar de Preist
Illinois
Mer Alice Roosevelt
Mr. Hoover
White House
de Preist
Hoover
Congress
Australia Faces Doctor Shortage Pressure from Growing Student Numbers
Sydney editors report the British Medical Association worries by rising medical student counts in Australia. It considers limiting annual licenses as the profession is described as jammed. The article notes the Chinese port serves as an outlet and mentions a large area’s products.
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Sydney
British Medical Association
Australia
United States
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