First live radio instruction to flyer at air races
At the Cleveland National Air Races spectators heard instructions radiophoned to pilot Cy Cauldwell as he obeyed commands in flight. The Western Electric system linked microphone to crowd loudspeakers and a radio transmitter so the announcer could instruct while the plane executed a dive roll and inverted leaf from 2000 feet. Lieutenant Al Williams, a noted flyer, followed the voice from the podium, shown in photographs alongside Cauldwell.
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Cleveland
Western Electric
Cy Cauldwell
Aviation
al” Williams
Two Bible Salesmen Die In Crash On Hulls Tavern Hill
Walter M. Tibbetts and Robert R. Woods, both Bible salesmen, were riding to Lebanon when their car skidded and overturned on Hulls Tavern Hill. Tibbetts died from strangulation beneath the wreck. Woods was injured with a sprained back. Miss Eva Puffenberger suffered minor abrasions. Coroner Manbeck said an inquest would be held. The car belonged to Miss Blanche W. Hoppes of the State Crippled Children’s Hospital at Elizabeth town.
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West Reading
Robert R. Woods
Lancaster
Hulls Tavern Hill
Lebanon County
Tibbetts
Woods
Eva Puffenberger
Lebanon
J. Herbert Manbeck
Mias Blanche W. Hoppes
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Elizabethtown
Pauffenberger
Bertha T. Conway
Monkeys as Greyhound Jockeys Captivate Australia
A Melbourne style report notes monkeys used as jockeys in greyhound racing with four foot simians guiding dogs along rails and saving for a final spurt. Trainers praise their intelligence and near human control in this unusual sport amid public fascination. East Indian superstition is described with caste rules on drinking water from others’ bowls and taboos on water touched by lower castes.
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Australia
Notable language pioneer Doctor Zamenbot passes on
Famous linguist Doctor Zamenbot who created Es peranto and studied European and Oriental languages has died. He mastered many tongues and was renowned for translation skill. His father and grandfather were language teachers.
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Zamenbot
Half and Half in Tigress Litters
The sexes are usually about equally represented in tigera litters, which vary from four to five or more. When a five in a litter occurs, one is a male and the remaining four are females.
That's Different: News and Family Tales Reach Breaking Point
A reflective line from the Atchison Globe notes that every man seeks all news until it harms his family, then shifts to themes of sacred family bonds and broken hearts, highlighting public appetite versus private consequence.
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Atchison Globe
Not Always Busy City New Delhi Sees Six Months Deserted
Not Always Busy City New Delhi the seat of government in India is used only half the year the result being that for six months of every twelve it is deserted with mules and camels roaming the principal streets.
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New Delhi
India
Woman posed as man for a decade found in western state
The Kansas City Star reports a woman who had lived as a man for ten years was discovered after she was seen smiling at breakfast one morning, triggering suspicions of a long running hoax.
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Kansas City Star
Relics Unearthed at Ostia Echo Ancient Trade Exhibit
Relics from Ostia reveal historic treasures and art resembling finds in Pampail. One notable discovery is a department store display of imported goods.
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Ostia
Pampail
Holland’s Picturesque Land Through Dikes and Polders
Describes Holland as largely below sea level, saved by dikes built by sturdy Dutch sons. Lush green polders bordered by canals feature windmills, cattle, and farmers in wooden shoes. Watching tourists admire the scenic fields and waterways.
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Holland
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