Sufferings of Kut el Amara siege army in world war record
A British Medical History of the War notes General Townsend's army faced scurvy dysentery and starvation at Kut el Amara. It details diet shortages from May 1916 to early April, including rations and substitutes, hospital admissions for dysentery pneumonia and beri beri, and deaths among British and Indian troops in the siege.
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Fay Uys Associated Press
Londonsa
Townsend
Kut- el Amara
Ounjee
Othree
Bat
Motion Pictures Blamed for Crime on Papeete Island
Reports blame motion pictures for a May crime wave as four natives fled to the hills near Papeete after raids on provisions shops and homes. They raided shops for firearms and ammunition, triggering panic. government troops pursued them and four were found in a valley, one killed and another wounded.
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Papeete
Lubille
Reemol
Wool Pools Boost Statewide Wool Sales Across 39 Counties
A. L. Deeds Marketing and Tre agrl rural extension advise set up 88 wool pools with 2,01L farmers in 39 counties, signing 267,787 pounds. County agents and county farm bureaus report better preparation and cooperative growth, with average prices: clear wool 42 cents, light burr 43 cents, med Tarrys 29 cents, hard heavy 22 cents. Minnesota markets seen gains in cooperatives and pool volumes. Tennessee mills were strong buyers.
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A. L. Deeds
Tre Agi
St. College
Jordan
Tynneysco Milly
Colton Discusses Daves Campaign and Leadership
The article surveys Joan W. Davis resigning as chief client for the United States, notes he is not a corporation lawyer, and reports Henry G. Colton praising Davis as a strong, liberal Democrat with broad public service. Bevan and others comment on Davis as a unifying, popular candidate with labor and capital support.
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Associated Aren
Nashville
Toun
Joan W. Davis
Resines Servies
United States
F Corporation
Henry G. Colon
Davis
Davin
Tiberal
Dabioyes
Tay J. W. Bevan
Florida road plan aims to span the state with new highways
The Florida state road department pursues a vast highway network totaling about 2 506 miles. Counties mobilize funds and labor to speed construction, funded by a mix of state money and convict labor. Projects include a trans state east coast route to Miami and an Overseas Highway to Key West, with multiple north south and cross peninsular roads planned.
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Florida State Road Department
Dola
State Road Department
Unper Classes Shun Ministerial Cloth in Faith Crisis
The bishop of Himingham laments fewer candidates for ordination from upper classes. He notes clergy are poorly paid and prospects limited, yet stresses the vocation remains central to guiding parish communities amid waning interest from elite families. He urges followers to support future ministers.
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Tirmingham
Himingham
Diocesa
Jet
Thors
Will Bell Equator With White Ribbon
Ella Alexander Boole of Brooklyn, treasurer of the World W C T U, speaks at a conference detailing the organization's history and global reach. She notes Frances Willard as founder, eleven world conventions, 51 countries federated, 150000 members, and ongoing efforts to promote prohibition through international cooperation.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Ella Alexander Boole
Brooklyn
N. Ya
Meanges Re Willard
Enry
Somert
Somerset
Roswind
Countess of Carlixte
Anna Gordon
United States
Britain
Scotland
Canada
Americ
Farm Facts Highlight Purebred Livestock Advantage
A New York study shows college trained farmers earn more and purebred cattle sheep and poultry boost Tennessee farm incomes. Dairy cows poultry and sheep reduce hardship, while better land value and fertilizer profits drive overall profitability through larger yields and lower operating costs.
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New York State
Deaths and births in Tennessee for May 1924
For May 1924, Tennessee recorded 2,316 deaths, down 1,984 from April, with 4,622 births, down 80. Illness cases totaled 2,797, linked to measles, smallpox, whooping cough, influenza, tuberculosis, typhoid, diphtheria, scarlet fever, pneumonia, and other causes per state health statistics.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tean
Tennessee
State Department of Health
Coral Snake More Deadly Than Rattler in Southwest
Dr. Charles T. Vorhies of the University of Arizona notes that the coral snake is the most poisonous in the region, while the annulated snake is rarely found and the rattlesnake remains the main danger. He says campo mocha and other insects are harmless.
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Ariz
Charles T. Vorhies
Department of Biology
University of Arizona
Vorhies
Many Berliners Turn Dry
Berlin temperance restaurant patrons increasing as authorities argue over causes. Prohibition supporters note abstainers form most customers and reflect global anti liquor trend.
Cougar Attack Near Olympia Leaves Man Scratched
In Olympic National Forest near Olympia Washington Glen Merchant a former forest guard reports a cougar charged from brush and ripped a trouser leg while badly scratching him He struck the animal with a fishing rod and fled The cougar did not pursue further cases remain rare
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Olympia
Wash
Han
Hoan
Olympic National Forest
Western
Washington
Glen Merchant
University To Be Rebuilt After Tokyo Earthquake
A $24,240,000 budget was drawn for the reconstruction of Tokyo's Imperial University after earthquake and fire destroyed most buildings. The plan aims to restore facilities and resume operations at the former campus, with work expected to begin soon.
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Tokio
Imperial University of
Haynes discusses Prohi situation at World League address
Federal Prohibition Commissioner R A Haynes told a World League Against Alcoholism gathering that national conventions show a decline in drinking and better order in major events. He blamed illicit liquor buyers for disrespect of law and predicted organized opposition to prohibition will spur renewed support for enforcement.
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Aspcinted
Winona Lake
Ind
R. A. Haynes
World League Against Alcoholism
Washington, D. C
Haynes
Friends of the Prohibition Statutes
Friends of
Law Enforcement
Small Tennessee Jersey cow earns gold medal in dairy test
M A Henderson of Hermitage, Tenn., keeps a herd of twelve purebred Jerseys under ordinary dairying conditions. Seven tested cows average just under 500 pounds butterfat for 905 and 365 day tests. Larderay Bellevue Kind 377192 completed a test yielding 619.76 pounds butterfat and 10,876 pounds of milk in 305 days. Milk averaged 5.64 percent butterfat for ten months. The gold medal cow started test in December 1922.
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M. A. Henderosa
Hermitage
Tenn
Jersey
Lardseer'y Bellevue Kind
British Prison Attire Reform Aims to Lift Morale
British authorities move to abolish the broad arrow mark on prison clothes and supply ordinary lounge suits for inmates in a bid to improve morale at Portsmouth. The note references Mary Garden and a long-serving maid in an unrelated clipping.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Injured Passenger Brought Ashore From Boston Wreck
The first injured passenger was brought ashore at Newport Rhode Island from the steamer Boston after a collision with oil tanker Swift Arrow in dense fog. Three people were killed and one seriously injured. Bodies of two passengers remained in the wreckage as coast guard reported survivors in lifeboats.
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New York
Newport
R. I
Boston
Swift Arrow
Eastern Steamship Company
Coast Guard
Fall River
Mass
Acid attack shocks Kentucky yard in Lebanon Junction
A masked woman hurled acid at Mrs. Lillian Woolridge and her mother on a porch at sundown in Lebanon Junction Kentucky. Mrs. Woolridge suffered severe burns while her mother was pinned by an arm. the attacker spoke two words and fled.
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Lebanon Junction
Lillian Woolridge
Woolridge
Shall Leslie
Franks to Be First Witness in Leopold and Loeb Hearing
Chicago. Jacob Franks father of the 13 year old victim will testify first as the state begins evidence before Justice Caverly in a hearing to determine punishment for the juvenile killers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. State's Attorney Grove plans a brief opening statement to push for the death penalty. The sentence degree remains the sole issue after both boys pleaded guilty yesterday.
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Chicago
Ill
Jacob Franks
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loch
Justice Caverly
Grove
Five River Steamers Grounded After Ohio River Drop
Cincinnati report states at least five river steamers and numerous house boats are stranded after a sudden ten foot drop in the Ohio River within 24 hours. Officials say dam changes above and below Cincinnati caused the rise and fall, with normal levels expected as the lower dam fills in about five hours.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio River
Cincinati
La Follette Wheeler Open Third Ticket Campaign Tour
La Follette and Wheeler will open the third ticket campaign touring the eastern seaboard and New England states, then head west and south along divergent routes, as announced by the La Follette campaign manager.
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Chicago
LaFollette
Wheeler
New England
Civilians Reported Killed in Saopaulo Battle
Washington reports three thousand civilians dead in the Saopaulo fighting between Brazilian federal and revolutionary forces. No Americans among casualties. Heaviest combat occurred July 20, with rebels estimated at 10,000 and well supplied with arms ammunition and food.
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Washington
Saopaulo
State Department
Mob forms to lynch two negroes in Indiana raid
A mob of about 300, including Klansmen and bloodhounds from Water Valley, Kentucky, gathered in Pulaski county to lynch two alleged killers of Daisy Wilson 18 after a midnight robbery at her father's store near Mounds. Seymour Welch, 50, died from illness during the tense search as armed men hunted the suspects. The mob moved to Mounds where a Klansman organizer addressed them.
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Cairo
Ini
Pulaski County
Daisy Wilson
Mounds
Water Valley
Seymour Welch
Wilson
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