The Phantom Fleet Of The North Pole
The Maud sails from Seattle under Capt. Roald Amundsen as Arctic lore of the phantom fleet resurges. Eskimo legends speak of ships frozen in polar ice circling the pole, with 1876’s wrecked whalers cited and explorers debating whether such ghostly vessels truly exist.
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S 'Atile
Seattle
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
Maud
Pole
Amundsen
Polar Basin
Eskimos
North Pole
Arctic
Polar
American
Point Barrow
Long Way to Andy Rowan Receives Delayed Honor
Senator Shortridge seeks posthumous recognition for Lieut. Col. Andrew S. Rowan hero of the 1898 Spanish American War. Secretary Weeks backs a medal or distinguished service cross after army board review. Miles praised Rowans daring for delivering a message to General Garcia in Cuba. Rowan later became Lt. Col. of volunteers and retired as a major, residing in San Francisco.
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Francisco
Andrews
Rinyan
Garcia
Samuel JF. Shortridge
California
Army Board
Nelson A. Miles
Rowan
Cuba
United States
Spain
Minutle
Miles
Washington
Volunteers
Regular Army
San Francisco
Parkward the Flivver Takes Its Way Across the West
Denver's Overland auto camp reports 200 motorists in a week, now a month open, drawing visitors from Connecticut to Texas. Tourists travel in twos to caravans, with bobbed hair fashions and modern camping gear contrasting with small tents. Notables include Mrs George Kamuffy from Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Guy P Lowtham of Sacramento.
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United States
Denver
Overland
Connecticut
California
Ohio
Michigan
Arizona
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nebraska
South Dakota
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
George Kamufty
Los Angeles
Guy P. Lowtham
Sacramento
Calif
Evanston Youth Seek Court Injunction Against Flappers
A group of Evanston men petition Justice of the Peace Max Witkower for an injunction to curb the influence of flappers. The petition cites sermons and newspapers predicting female rule and calls for modest dress, chaperones on outings, and protection from femininity. The Justice says such an injunction is beyond his authority and would require the U S Supreme Court.
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Vanston
Northwestern University
Anywis
Evanston
Justice of the Peace
May Witkower
U. S. Supreme Court
Young Men’s Club
Max Witkower
Vennewell
The Doctor Finds His Suit
In Tilton Dr. Godfrey Smith known as Doc tor Godfrey seeks a wife. After a mix up over a gray suit sold to a second hand store his pursuit of Mrs. Blodget shifts from Hilda to a real proposal as she confesses her feelings.
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Godfrey Smith
Tilton
Doctor Godfrey
Priscilla
Myra
Hilda
Mrs. Blodget
Priscilia
Dobbins
Godfrey
Mrs. Blodger
Chinese Censor Wedding Gifts Tale Suggests Bride's Fear
A Kansas City Star opinion piece contrasts a Chinese bridal gift censoring practice with Western customs. It argues the system avoids duplicates and tasteless gifts but leaves the bride voiceless in choices and anxious about her future, portraying a grim fate in the eyes of the bride.
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Kansas City Sturt
Poison From a Rival
A brief theater or gossip note recalls a flirtatious line between Alice and a rival named Ferdie as a playful aside in a Poston Transcript summary. The exchange hints at social intrigue and rivalries wrapped in light dialogue.
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Andy Rowan
Evanston, Ill
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Alice
Ferdie
Poston
Hanger Motor Co
Opera House
N. Main Street
East Vinennes St
Ernest Berns & Co
North Locust St
Centralia
Diva Leoni
B. J
Care Daily Citizen
Grace West
Eighth St. N. E
Newberry
Jasonville
Marie McCain
Midland
M. J. Aikin & Son
Ford
H. C. McKee
Windrow
Switz City
Lyons
P. D. Hallock
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