Royal Interest in Danube Yacht Murder Case
Bucharest reports the Danube yacht search found 14,000 rubles in gold paper and jewels aboard. The sinking and freezing voyage involved Bolshevik suspects tied to Polish and Russian figures, with King Ferdinand and Queen Mauric of Roumania backing the investigation. The stranded vessel faced storms near Sulina with survivors failing to land due to Romanian guards' orders.
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King of
Bucharest
Sulla
Danube
Pulgfein and
Skadenbaa
Poalvfeins
GreYtung Mfenmponite Columists
Krherson
Ghent
Worpen
Mens Sulina
Reoumnanian
Sane Coast
Asherirett
Khezar
Ferdinand
Mauric
Routania
Jassy
Felzfeins
Peress
Black Caskets Shift in Style Says Local Manufacturer
San Francisco casket maker W H L Vincent reports a trend away from somber black toward colors such as pale pink cerise and purple. He notes most buyers choose color to honor the deceased's last wish, with prices rising about fivefold in recent years.
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San Francisco
W. HL. Vincent
Vincent
Vincenut
Relics of Lost Race Unearthed in Southwest Exhibit
A New York display showcases objects from a prehistoric culture once living in a cliff dwelling near Avie, N. M. The collection includes yucca fiber artifacts, turquoise beads, jasper, shell ornaments, and coiled pottery. Found items reveal burial practices with cradle boards and skulls, and much pottery features black and red decorations with textile-inspired or freehand patterns.
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New York
Natorad
Avie
N. M
HY. Ator
Morris
Ndi
Notrax
Guatemala Revolution Settles as New Government Formed
Revolutionists appoint Carlos Tierrera as president in Guatemala City. The United States dispatches ships to protect interests as reports say President Estrada Cabrera and his army surrendered to Unionist forces. Provisional government pledges safety for the former president and order is restored in the city.
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Guatemala
Carlos Tierrera
Guatemaala
U.S
Tacoma
Washington
Estrada Cabrera
Retired LIRR Conductor Reaches Milestone Travels
After 34 years of service with the Long Island Railroad, James D. Rushmere retires having logged a remarkable travel record. He reportedly covered 2,750,500 miles, never missing a train for duty on mornings throughout his career.
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Jamaica, L. L
Long Island Railroad
Jianes D. Rushmere
Hever
Water fowl migrate north from Susquehanna flats
In a spring migration a half million water fowl including geese swans and ducks traveled from the Susquehanna flats toward Arctic breeding grounds. Birds departed in orderly waves, circling then forming V formations and fading toward the Chesapeake as daylight neared.
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Port Tsepostt
Susquehannie Flats
Arctic
Susquelanng
Chesapeake
Cash in Pocket Burns in Brush Fire Incident
Ezra Haning suffered severe burns when his clothing ignited as he burned brush. He had about $200 in his pocket which burned along with the clothes. Haning is in serious condition after the incident in Pomeroy, Ohio.
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Pomeroy
Ezra Haning
Haning
Seized Liner Sails as U S Passengers Ship First Vessel
The S. S. Martha Washington, once an Austro Hungarian liner, left New York for South America under the American flag. It becomes the first seized vessel placed in U S passenger service by the Shipping Board. Captain Francis Cross commanded the ship.
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New York
South America
United States Shipping Board
Interesting Facts Tidbits From Old News Columns
A compilation of oddities and inventions from a historic page includes adjustable baby carriage springs, a public wireless station in Tierra del Fuego, human blood flowing seven miles per hour, a reversible Paris theater floor, a bottom handbag attachment for brushes, a rear car horn that sounds automatically when reversing, an English smokeless coal furnace making gas, and other curious notes.
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Tierra del Fuego
Iuman
Paris
Statue of Achilles Receives Shampoo in Hyde Park
A Hyde Park bronze statue of Achilles receives a cleaning with shampoo. The statue is a copy from Monte Cavallo Rome and depicts one of the horse tamers, though the figure is not the original Achilles.
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Achilles
Hyde Park
London
Monte Cavallo
Rome
Italy
500-Pound Vanderbilt Wedding Cake Sliced for Anniversary
The wedding cake of Cornelius Vanderbilt and Rachel Littleton weighed 500 pounds and cost 2500. It was sliced into about a thousand pieces with 20 pounds sealed in a monogrammed tin box to be opened at the twenty-fifth anniversary.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Rachel Littleton
Ancient Athens Women Secluded Before Marriage
In ancient Athens girls lived in strict seclusion until marriage and were rarely allowed to leave the home except for major festive events. The article notes their confinement under formal and social controls of the era.
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Ancient
Athens
Powerless Knowledge in Motor Experience Reflection
A compact comic aside from the American Motorist notes that a man cannot truly dispose of his motor experience despite its cost, implying many ready money types would roam freely if such disposal were possible.
Milks Emulsion Promises Cure After Two Year Cough
A patient from Galesburg Illinois recounts a two year cough with little relief until Milks Emulsion. After 15 bottles the cough vanished and health returned, with notes on strength appetite and digestion improving. The ad promotes Milks Emulsion as a palatable daily tonic sold by The Milks Emulsion Co.
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Denver
Illinois
Alice M. Huntley
Pearl St
Galesburg
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Hlaute
Ind
Drugenists
Adv
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Rich Color For All Fabrics
The advertisement claims Diamond Dyes will dye worn clothes and fabrics in a new fadeless color. It guarantees perfect results for anyone including beginners and notes a color card available from druggists.
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Hes Colar
Andy
Unique Specimens in Urban Eccentricities
A quoted exchange from the News Star mocks public death rituals and social vanity. Professor Pate declares character survives death while Kesmnus Dester retorts that the cemetery yields only a giggling widower rushing to remarry, highlighting urban humor about mourning and marriage.
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Pate
Stust
Kesmnus Dester
Nans2s City Star
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Great Lakes
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Judge Landis
Chicago
Army
Fort Omaha
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Great Bahai Temple
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