World Happenings Briefly Told
The charter of cityhood for North Bay was handed to Mayor J. C. McDonald on August 3 by Ontario minister Charles McCrea. Efforts will transplant Swine mountain roses to the Canadian Rockies. Mrs. Ametia Bureltt, Manitoba’s oldest inhabitant, celebrated her 168th birthday at Portage la Prairie on August 2. The Industrial Workers of the World held their first meeting since 1917 in Sydney, Australia. The empire’s cotton crop valued at £8,373,200. William Grady made the first mean-up at Dense Lake gold field, earning $200 after four days. Flora MacDonald to be honored under the Ancient Monuments Act. Sir William Pryke elected Lord Mayor of London for next September. One in ten Britons belongs to a cooperative society, with last year’s business at £175,000,000. Britain’s House of Commons approved naval estimates for new warships, 505 to 127. Wheat production in 17 principal grain countries is 2,111,000,000 bushels, up from 2,065,000,000 last year. An American escadrille to Morocco is sought. Sergt. Commander W. J. Bussan, formerly of Ottawa, is noted for seven decorations.
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North Bay
J. C. McDonald
Charles McCrea
Ontario
Canadian Rockies
Ametia Bureltt
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Industrial Workers of the World
Sydney
Australia
Lake
William Grady
Flora MacDonald
William Pryke
City of London
London
Britain
House of Commons
Planning Great Air Liner
A British firm plans the world’s largest airship the first steel air liner. It will be about 720 feet long and crewed by seven engines totaling 4200 horsepower. It can carry 155 tons at 70 miles per hour at 5000 feet. Cardington shed enlarged to 812 feet. finish by 1926 with first India trip in 1927.
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St. Paul's
Cardington
India
Britain allows 75 percent rubber exports from colonies
The colonial office announces from August 1 export of 75 percent of rubber production in Ceylon and the Straits Settlements with a minimum 10 percent higher duty than the previous three months. Federated Malay States included. Concessions on production standards approved to ease the supply situation.
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British Colonial Office
Ceylon
Straits Settlements
Federated Malay States
The Fattest Man Lambert of Leicester and Stamford
Lambert born in 1770 at Leicester and died in 1809 at Stamford. He weighed 739 pounds and measured nine feet four inches around the waist. His body blocked a waistcoat measuring with eleven men packed inside.
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Panic
Lambert
Leicester
England
Stamford
Nebraska Capitols Rise Around Old Structure
Construction progresses on a new state capitol in Nebraska. Workers encase the older building as the larger structure takes shape amid ongoing activity.
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Old Capitol
Nebraska
Capitol
O Brien Returns After World Voyage In Saoirse
Conor O'Brien finishes a two year circumnavigation in the 20 ton ketch Saoirse, sailing via Madeira Pernambuco Australia and the Falklands. A triumphant harbor welcome saw 150 vessels escort him as crowds lined the pier. He noted eye strain from the voyage but good health overall. Delays securing crews extended the trip by about two months.
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Dublin
Saoirse
Conor O'Brien
Harbor
Madeira
Pernambuco
Australia
Falklands
Royal St. George
Royal Alfred
Edward Yacht Clubs
O'Brien
Melbourne
Durban
Scientist claims canned lightning to weaponize war
Dr Edwin R Scott proposes a U S navy tested death stroke using canned lightning to destroy life and disable radio at up to 20 miles. He cites tests burning holes in steel plates and killing animals at distances and plans coast of California tests with an old battleship or drone aircraft.
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U. S. Navy Department
Edwin R. Scott
Scott
California
Mussolini approves colossal eighty five story Italian skyscraper
Signor Mussolini approves plans by architect Mario Palanti for the Mole Littoria in Italy. The 85 story tower will rise about 1135 feet, contain 5000 offices and extensive cultural spaces. Built of concrete with steel girders it aims to dwarf existing landmarks and rival Rome’s ancient grandeur.
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Rome
Signor Mussolini
Signor
Mario Palanti
Milan
Italy
South America
Mole Littoria
St. Peter's
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Jack the loquacious fellow sparks light chat
In a candid exchange two speakers discuss Jack’s chatter and personality noting he talks too much. The quick dialogue hints at social dynamics and how verbosity affects impressions.
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Jack
Evening frock in taffeta with floral trim
A fashion illustration describes a youthful frock with a tight bodice and full taffeta skirt in soft yellow. It notes short sleeves, round neck with piping, sizes 16 to 20, price 20 cents, plus a fashion book offering material charts and patterns for 19 cents with a coupon for pattern purchase.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Advertisement details pattern orders with address 475 McDermot Ave Winnipeg provided. Request includes pattern name town and size with payment by 22c coin or stamps. notes wrap and careful colin.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Colin
Campaign to Protect Fur Bearing Animals Draws Interest
The American Blue Cross Society based in Springfield Mayes advocates humane trapping and discourages extravagant fur use for decoration. It supports fur wearing for cold protection but opposes excessive embellishment.
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American Blue Cross Society
Springfield
Mays
Blue Cross Society
Hidden London Houses Finally Omitted From Rating List
In the heart of London two small houses have long escaped rating checks due to their hidden location among other buildings. The omission is now to be corrected as authorities readdress the property listings and include these overlooked dwellings.
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Heart of London
City of
London
Polly Learns Neighbor Boy’s Name in School
A schoolroom exchange reveals a pupil learns the name of the boy who moved next door. The moment underscores neighborhood ties and classroom curiosity as the pupil shares the detail with a parent.
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Mamma
Clock that speaks the time every quarter hour gains appeal
A device that announces the time every 15 minutes has drawn interest from users seeking auditory time cues. Supporters say it helps morning routines and accessibility, though some prefer traditional analog clocks for simplicity.
The World’s a Stage and Exits in a Quirky Phrase
A brief item notes a playful line about life as a stage with evasive exits. The quirky expression hints at a performance mindset and suggests a public figure or playwright vibe without specific names or dates. The piece reads as a poetic aside rather than a full report.
Groundbreaking Thames Tunnel Completion Beams Shaken
Engineers completed a 3000 foot chalk tunnel under the Thames from Barking Creek to Woolwich Arsenal using compressed air at 40 psi. Sixty four workers split evenly from Woolwich and Essex sides and the two tunnel Sections met exactly in line. Workers earned up to 5000 dollars annually and the chalk barrier stood forty feet above the tunnel. The moment ended with a hearty handshake.
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England
Thames
Barking Creek
Woolwich Arsenal
London Bridge
London
Woolwich
Essex
Bardsey Island To Be Abandoned By Its Inhabitants
Bardsey Island off North Wales, two miles by one, with its own king Love Pritchard aged 83, will be abandoned as transport and tides hinder access. Population has fallen from 100 to 45. no rates or taxes are paid. Oldest and youngest residents noted. sailors mostly departed.
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Bardsey Island
North Wales
Bardsey
Love Pritchard
John II
Crossword Puzzle From Old Page Brings Mixed Clues
A reader's grid prompts a 1 horizontal and 62 vertical clue set spanning harmonize to river in Italy and like to central america. The puzzle lists many standard terms and abbreviations for states and measurements, inviting solvers to fill rows and columns with familiar crosswords logic.
Germany Rejoices As Ruhr Evacuation Ends
French forces evacuated the Ruhr basin by midnight July 31 ending an occupation that began January 11 1923. Essen bells tolled at noon to mark the official termination while flags flew and residents celebrated the withdrawal.
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Ruhr
Germany
Essen
Innkeeper Fined For Failing To Help Stranded Traveller
A traveller stranded after a mishap at 5.45 am sought shelter at a lake district hotel. He rang the bell repeatedly for over an hour in cold rain but was not admitted. The judge ruled innkeepers owe a duty to travellers and awarded £50 damages.
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Lake District
England
Steamer Encounters Dead Whale on Sydney Voyage
A steamer bound for Sydney caught a 90 foot dead whale, its bow embedded in the carcass for two days. The ship steamed at half speed with the whale ahead, was hove-to, then backed to free the obstruction.
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Sydney
Australia
Confusion Over Boss’s Age Atop The Firm
An exchange reveals uncertainty about the age of the top executive as staff admit they never asked the boss directly. The dialogue showcases casual curiosity about leadership in the company.
Secured Franchise Advocate Dr Stowe Guillen Honored
Dr Augusta Stowe Guillen, M D C M born in Norwich Ontario, credited by the London Free Press as pushing for woman suffrage in Canada. Daughter of two doctors, she is a physician and married to a physician, earning recognition for advancing education, medical, legal and political rights for women.
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Augusta Stowe Gullen
M.D
C.M
Stowe
London Free Press
Norwich
Oxford County
Stowe Guillen
British Naval Construction Plan Through 1929-30
The British plan details four cruisers to be laid down this year in class A, followed by two class A and one class B the next year. Over the ensuing three years one class A and two class B annually, totaling 27 destroyers 23 submarines one fleet submarine five gunboats and various auxiliaries at an estimated cost of 58 million pounds.
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W. C. Bridgeman
Admiralty
Canada’s share of key world resources outlined
The article notes Canada contributes eight percent of the world’s asbestos, eighty five percent of nickel, thirty two percent of pulpwood, twenty percent of lumber, twenty percent of cured fish, eighteen percent of oats, fifteen percent of potatoes, eleven percent of wheat and eleven percent of barley.
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Canada
Postman Delivers Grim Note to Brother of Deceased
A postman reads a black edged letter to Mr Doolan, who recognizes his dead brother's handwriting. The exchange underscores a somber moment as a bleak mood prevails, noting that laughter is scarce for mankind.
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Mr. Doolan
England builds sleeping-car biplane for sixteen passengers
A new sleeping-car biplane was built in England capable of carrying 16 passengers with baggage.
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England
Polish Police Seize Large Stock of Red Literature
Police in Warsaw uncovered a vast cache of Communist propaganda totaling about three quarters of a ton. The pamphlets, printed in several languages, represented the main stock of Communist literature in Poland. The interior minister stated the party was not gaining strength and police action had reduced Communist activity.
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Warsaw
Poland
Communist Party
Nations Contributing To League's Expenses
The League of Nations annual expense for the year will total 4 371 963 dollars, as stated by the secretary general. Fifty five nations contribute with Great Britain leading at 411 478 dollars and France second at 264 719 dollars. Other large backers include China 233 794 India 280 553 Italy 285 229 and Japan 285 229. Argentina and Canada 163 656 each, Spain 197 035 and Czecho Slovakia 154 304.
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League of Nations
League
Great Britain
France
China
India
Italy
Japan
Argentina
Canada
Spain
Czecho Slovakia
Amplifying Human Voice and Public Address System
The human voice may be amplified by the public address system for a single audience or amplified and sent over radio to reach distant listeners. This method benefits large assemblies and can be used in connection with radio broadcasts.
Icebergs Formed From Greenland Snow In Ancient Times
Scientists state the icebergs now drifting in the North Atlantic originated from Greenland snow that fell about 5,000 years ago. The finding links polar conditions with long drift histories and ancient climate events.
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North Atlantic
Greenland
Poets Like Watches Said To Spring Anew
A correspondent notes that poets resemble watches in that a spring sets them going, offering a corny metaphor on timing and creativity.
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Steamer
Augusta Guillen
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