Earth age debate sparks claims of a thousand million years
At the British Association in York Professor Ray Lankester argued radium implies the earth is far older than prior estimates. He notes sun heat and geological timing hinge on self heating of Earth, challenging Kelvin and Tait views and urging greater funding to fight disease.
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London
Ray Lankester
British Association
York
Prof. Tait
Lord Kelvin
Huxley
Lankester
Beer found in Zionist church near Conshohocken
In Conshohocken Pennsylvania police seized a large cache of beer from Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church after a driver mistook the building for a club near Harry street. The driver followed instructions to Eighth avenue and Harry street, entering a side door and placing kegs in the Sunday school room. The sexton locked the church unaware of the liquor in the basement.
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Conshohocken
Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church
Nicholas Talone
Harry Street
Eighth Avenue
Wife 100 Thirsty, 50 Hubby Gets a Divorce
In Yonk ers New York John Faber of 4 Orchard street sought a writ for equitable whisky division after claiming his wife claimed two thirds for herself. He complained of receiving only fifteen cents of liquor daily and eventually moved out after Mrs Faber kept two thirds. A policeman observed no breach of peace.
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Yonkers
N.Y
John Faber
Orchard Street
Faber
Beale
Black Hand suspects tied to extortion in Baltimore case
Police linked Ig nazio Castalano and Romeo Rosario to a $5,000 extortion plot against Michael Lanasa using black hand threats. Paterson officials tie the pair to a separate robbery of John Cortese, with Pietro Ravetti already jailed in Trenton. A fourth suspect remains at large.
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Trenton
N. J
Lanasa
Castalano
Rosario
Age Limit Raised by Roads
Pittsburg railroads report a shortage of workers as freight demand surges. Some lines raise or abandon age limits for new hires while others seek brakemen and conductors. Wages are rising and ads flood papers to avert a fall freight blockade as crops move east.
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Pittsburg
Woman with Secrets of the French Conqueror
Mme. Emily d Angeli widow of Napoleon Bonaparte's trusted secretary lived fifty years in Philadelphia unseen by neighbors. She moved from 342 Poweton Avenue to Forty second and Pine Streets and recalls the empire's papers kept by Hyacinthe d Angeli. He sold a necklace once belonging to Joseph Bonaparte's wife for $18000 and left a legacy of jewels. Her daughter is Mrs John Peraldi whose son died in Alaska.
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Philadelphia
Emily d’ Angeli
Napoleon Bonaparte
Poweton Avenue
Mme. d’Angeli
Corsica
Geraldi
America
Hyacinthe d’Angeli
France
Napoleon
Bonaparte
Emperor
War Department
d’Angeli
D Angeli
Europe
Eighth
Market Streets
Mme. d'Angeli
Joseph Bonaparte
Joseph
Pine Street
John Peraldi
Alaska
Lightning Rod Graft Alleged by Minnesota Farmers
A farmer near St James Minnesota was targeted by sharpers posing as lightning rod agents. He signed a $3.75 contract but was billed $150.70 for rods and a later note for $80. Sheriff and county attorney consider conspiracy to defraud. four men and one woman tracked to a hotel. The rods were to be removed and the note settled when it matures.
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Mankato
Minn
Blacksted
St James
St. James
W. S. Hammond
Forsyth
Donahue
Sharpers
Venezuela Debt Crisis Hopes Tied to Stable Regime
Officials fear a shift away from the present strong hand could trigger demoralization and factional strife, risking anarchic rule and bargains with foreign interests. They warn such instability would endanger relations with other nations and delay repayment of foreign debts.
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Venezuela
Department
United States
Consumption Threatened C Unger Credits Foley’s Stoney and Tar
C Unger of Champaign writes he suffered a year with a hacking cough he feared consumption. After trying many remedies and medical care he used one bottle of Foley's Stoney and Tar and was cured. Product sold by O T Erhart.
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C. Unger
Maple St
Champaign
Lil
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Dog Steals Baths At Fairmount Park Swim
In Kansas City Missouri on August 21 a brindle Jack Russell type terrier repeatedly trespasses into Fairmount park lake to swim. Swimming instructor Dick Doyle notes the dog is an expert swimmer who hides his trespass with quiet paddling and only heads to shore when spotted.
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Kansas City
Dick Doyle
Fairmount Park
Castro Death Rumors Stir State Department Silence
Washington August 23 reports indicate the state department has shown little warmth toward President Castro. with his possible death looming, officials are careful in public statements and cautious about diplomatic implications.
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Washington
State Department
Castro
Quick relief for asthma sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate aid to asthma sufferers in severe stages and, when used promptly, may effect a cure. Sold by Qoy Erhart.
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Foley
Qoy Er‘hart
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