Chicago detectives wing Indiana man in shooting escape
Ronald Koontz aged 28 from Ft Wayne Indiana was shot by Detective Fred Tapscott as he tried to flee after a hold up attempt. Koontz and a partner confronted a man. Koontz fled toward a patrol box and had both legs broken. He had recently travelled from South Bend where he had stayed for about a week.
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Chicago
Ronald Koontz
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Fred Tapscott
Tapscott
Koontz
South Bend
Thoroughbred and purebred usage in common talk
The piece discusses how in popular usage the terms thoroughbred and purebred are treated as synonyms. Dictionaries often ignore a technical distinction used by scientists and breeders. Webster’s defines thoroughbred for animals but denies it as a noun for animals, while breeders distinguish purebred as pure, branded stock and thoroughbred as breed eligible for stud books.
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Ag Arule
Webster's International Dictionary
Wind Force and Speed Not Identical in Storm Reports
Nature Magazine notes a common misleads naming wind strength by speed rather than force. Wind pressure on surfaces at right angles to flow scales roughly with speed squared, so 20 mph is four times as hard as 10 mph and 80 mph about nine times as hard as 10 mph.
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Sayvs Nature Magazine
First Fountain Pens and Early English Craft
A fragmented note explains early fountain pens were made in England by 85 and struggled to gain practical use due to design limits. It suggests a patent for a cartematte underfed model and states modern pens derive from this principle, highlighting historical development and manufacturing constraints.
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England
Made Good on His Nerve in Moody & Co. Tale
Aimed at a Kokomo branch, Mason leverages nerve to press for a managerial post. Moody initially resists but rewards his boldness after Reynolds is assigned to New York, advancing Mason to Kokomo and signaling a potential Chicago rise.
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Ason
Carney
Mason
Moody & Co
Kokomo
Chicago
New York
Marcus P. Moody
Mr. Moody
Kokoro
Moody
Miss Harris
Mr. Reynolds
Reynolds
Palmer
Koékomo
Munson
Kokowio
Wanted Lion's Share
A humorous quip about marital talk turns on the idea that a wife claims the last word. The exchange plays on playful rivalry and word counts in a domestic banter tone.
Hand and Seal in Ancient Authentication
A historical note explains how thumb impressions on agreements gave rise to the phrase hereto-set ivy tindound seal and traces the influence of these practices on today’s fingerprint identification system.
US Population Reaches 114 Million On Jan 1
New York April 20 There were 114 311 000 people in the United States excluding Alaska on January 1 according to the national bureau of research The data show a slower growth rate due to immigration limits with only 315 000 aliens entering last year The bureau notes the 16 year average gain was 1 56 million or 1 55 percent but 1924 rise reached 1 627 million equal to 1 44 percent
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New York
United States
Alaska
National Bureau of Research
Research Bureau
Snow Hits Mohawk Valley With Near Blizzard Light Snow Report
A near blizzard swept into the Mohawk valley on Sunday causing temperatures to crater from 52 degrees Saturday afternoon to 19 degrees Sunday morning and dropping one to two inches of snow. Nearby villages reported slight crop damage.
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Utica
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Million for M E Hospitals Campaign
In Indianapolis on April 20 additional workers joined a drive to raise one million dollars for Methodist hospitals in Indianapolis Princeton Gary and Fort Wayne. Directors said pledges reached 347000 to date and the campaign continues.
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Indianapolis
Methodist
Princeton
Gary
Fort Waynes
Robert Scott Weathering Illness at Local Hospital
Robert Scott, son of Mr and Mrs John Scott, remains ill at the Methodist hospital after an extended stay. The Scotts express gratitude to friends for the many cards and flowers sent to him and the family.
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Robert Scott
John Scott
Methodist Hospital
Scott
Legion to Meet Tonight at Beasley Office
The American Legion will assemble at 8 o'clock this evening at Haldon Beasley's office. Important business will be transacted. All ex servicemen are urged to attend.
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American Legion
Haldon Beasley
Legion
Hospital Report On Mrs Corda Bean And Other Patients
Mrs Corda Bean underwent an operation this morning and is recovering well. All other patients in the hospital are reported to be doing well.
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United Priess Dispatch
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U.S
M. E. Hospitals
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Harold Lloyd
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E. J. Ecker & Son
Lemuel Buis
D.S.T
Linton
Dr. Bull
Dr. Bull For Mayor
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New Linton Hotel
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