Zane Grey Expedition Sails for Giant Fish Hunt
Sydney reports a grand venture assembling Zane Grey and companions in Wellington to fish for giant swordfish. The Zane Grey Alma Baker Expedition includes scientists, a doctor, a British naval officer, film crews, artists, and a mother ship with five launches. The season runs January to August with government camping arrangements.
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Sydney
Wellington
New Zealand
Zane Grey
R. C. Grey
Romer Grey
L. Mitchell
C. Alma Baker
Grey
Mitchell
Baker
Alma Baker
South Seas
Frank Stick
New York
Tourist Bureau
Milligan dies at 80 in Clark's Hill Indiana
John E. Milligan 80 died at his Clark's Hill home after two years of illness. He ran the Clark's Hill general store since 1869 and later farmed before retirement. A Masonry member, he leaves three sons and a daughter Mrs Blanche Regret, former Indiana Grand Chapter matron. Funeral is Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Lafayette
John E. Milligan
Clark’s Hill
Blanche Regret
Indiana Grand Chapter
Girl Defies Birth Betrothal Custom in Pekin Court
In Pekin district court a Chinese girl betrothed at birth challenges an arranged match with a Tsao heir who she dislikes. The two families near Pekin pledged marriage if the next born were opposite sex, resulting in a binding promise after the Han family daughter grew up accomplished while the Tsao heir remained uneducated.
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Pekin
China
Hans
Tsaos
Tsai Yu_ Chen
Tsao
Miss Han
Han
Skin Eruptions Through S S S Claim Publicity
Physicians link pimples boils and skin eruptions to systemic imbalance. Claims of S S S boosting red blood cells improving nourishment and energy. Testimonial from Mrs J W Barker Cincinnati Ohio praises relief including cured boils and itching. Advertisement notes S S S made from medicinal roots sold in two sizes.
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S.S.S
S. S
J. W. Barker
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
U S murder projections contrast with Ontario records
U S statisticians forecast 12 000 annual murders in the United States while Ontario should see about 300. Toronto with six hundred thousand people reports no premeditated murder in a year and only three killings. Chicago records 136 murders and 136 manslaughter in 304 days. Robbery and fraud in the United States may reach 10 billion dollars. Ontario reports a single highway robbery in a year.
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NEA
Toronto
United States
Ontario
Canada
Chicago
Length of air lines triples world network by 1925
The world air line mileage grew from 1,170,000 in 1919 to 12,400 in 1920 and reached Europe 18,120 America 8,025 Africa 3,541 and Australia Asia 4,650 miles by 1925. Early London Paris craft carried six passengers with 700 horsepower, while modern planes reach about 2,000 horsepower and seat twenty.
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NEA
London
Europe
America
Africa
Australia
Asia
Paris
Farmers Visit Yellowstone Park Attraction Rising in Census
Washington March 4 Farmers account for 6 360 of the 44 472 private cars entering Yellowstone National Park last summer, the Interior Department reports. Salesmen rank second with 2 468 visitors, while 378 others are listed with different occupations.
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Park Washington
Yellowstone National Park
Interior Department
Park
Yellowstone
Poverty Stricken Foe? Noble Exile Fights Loss in Los Angeles
Alexis Alexandrovitch de Rehbinder, once a court attaché and nobleman, and his wife Maria Emma face eviction from their Los Angeles home after alleging a German American bond company hoodwinked him. He recounts failed perfume and real estate ventures and a drop from wealth to poverty.
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Times Sweet
Los Angeles
Alexis Alexandrovitch
Rehbinder
Maria Emma
Vladimir
de Rehbinder
Kourek
Case Held Under Advisement After Romanoffs Mention
A case remains under advisement following references to the Romanoffs in the proceedings. No final ruling has been issued and the court continues to review the matter.
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Ders
Stephens Hostelry Adds 3000 Rooms to Chicago Stay
United Press reports Chicago will gain over 4000 new hotel rooms as the Stephens Hotel opens this spring with 3000 rooms facing Lake Michigan on Michigan Boulevard. Other Loop hotels plan extensions adding about 1000 rooms, boosting city accommodations.
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Stephens Hostlery
Chicago
United Press
Stephens
Lake Michigan
Michigan Boulevard
Pennsylvania
New York
Loop District
Prague Professor Seeks Secretary After Photo Mismatch
In Prague on March 4 Professor Peder advertised for a touring secretary. A mailed application came with a picture of Lya de Putti. He sent $100 for travel expenses, but the arrived secretary bore no resemblance to the photo and he now wants his money back.
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Prague
Peder
Lya de Putti
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