World News Briefs From A Far Reaching Day
A digest of diverse notes reports and facts including wartime decorations for dogs and Belgian aid. new timing and toaster tech. army officer discharges. British grant for electrical research. textile testing by US bureau of standards. rail weed control costs. global petroleum inquiry activity. mourning colors of royalty. heating values of coal versus wattage. Westphalia peace treaty. Serbia agriculture share. avocado energy value. Roman cheese import. Portland inventor hose nozzle. English longevity. US railroad expansion. anti theft car lock. Rhone hydroelectric project cost and output.
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Westphalia
Serbia
France
Portland
Ore
Copeland Nominated for U S Senator by New York Democrats
Dr Royal 8 Copeland health commissioner of New York City receives congratulations by telephone after his nomination for United States senator at the Democratic state convention held in Syracuse.
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Royal 8. Copeland
New York City
United States
Syracuse
Turkic nationalists push Sultan Mohammed VI to abdicate
A report says Turkish nationalists want Sultan Mohammed VI to step down in favor of Abdul Madjid Effendi. In a private letter the sultan vows to continue his holy duties and warns that he will respond when nationalists reach Constantinople.
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Sultan Mohammed VI
Abdul Madjid Effendi
Constantinople
German Women Enter All Legal Offices
The reichstag approved a law allowing women to be admitted to all offices and faculties of the legal profession.
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Reichstag
Row in adjoining apartment sparks rights debate
A Philadelphia Public Ledger item notes objections to disturbance from an adjoining apartment and argues for clear rights to understand and enjoy the space, framing the issue as fair and equitable.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Gasoline Loss by Evaporation in Oil Handling
In one stage of crude oil processing the volume of gasoline lost by evaporation equals one thirtieth of the nation’s annual gasoline production.
Getting a Reason Grounded Divorce Quip
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes a playful exchange about obtaining a divorce. A woman asks for grounds and the man questions the need for a reason in a witty courtroom context.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Weather Forecaster Mitchell Earns Government Post
A conversation notes Mitchell securing an important government position. The Sun quips that people once doubted him and now see him as a weather forecaster with credibility in public service.
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Mitchell
New York Sun
Boy Scout Harmonica Contest At Bear Mountain
At Bear Mountain camp near the Hudson a harmonica contest drew 2000 scouts. Clifford St Hill of Woodhaven won with Auld Lang Syne and March from Alda earning the Hohner gold medal and a harmonica. Stehard Johnson and William Murphy took second and third with silver and bronze medals. William Burke performed several pieces for the crowd.
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Hudson
Sleepy Hollow
Bear Mountain
Interstate Palisades ‘Park
New York
Palisades
Tipperary
Clifford St. Hill
Woodhaven
L. I
Clifford
Alda
Stehard Johnson
The
Bronx
William Murphy
Richmond
Staten Island
William Burke
Scout Averts Tragedy In San Francisco Youth Knife Incident
A young San Francisco scout nearly bleeds to death after a knife wound while whittling. A fellow scout applied a makeshift tourniquet and rushed to help, preventing a fatal loss of blood.
Recognition Given to Indianapolis Boy Scouts for Near East Relief
A certificate of service bearing national relief leaders’ signatures was presented to scout headquarters in appreciation of the Indianapolis Council, Boy Scouts of America, for lifesaving humanitarian aid to orphaned and distressed Near East children and people.
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Tafniapolis
Near East
Scout Headquarters
Indianapolis ‘Council
Boy Scouts of America
Maul and Scout Troop Praised for City Service
Maul through its leading paper lauds scouts for good city turns and contrasts the boy scout troop with hoodlum gangs, calling the scouts thoughtful, kind, law abiding and useful while the hoodlums oppose law and order and are cruel and vicious.
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Maul, T. H
Boy Scout
The Supreme Sacrifice by Fort Worth Volunteer Dillingham
In Fort Worth Texas seventeen year old scout Thomas Dillingham died after aiding flood victims and delivering food and supplies. His selfless act ended in his demise from exposure while performing good turns for marooned residents. Denmark to cut military personnel from eleven thousand five hundred to six thousand seven hundred men.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Thomas Dilngham
Dillingham
Yankee Youth Rising in American Golf Open Championship
In coverage of the U S Open, Travold Tilton notes American golf shows strong youth. Gene Sarazen and Bobby Jones headline a wave of young talent, with Diack older than many rivals and predatory youth shaping the championship pace. Hoerner and Jones are cited as early teenagers making deep runs in national events.
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United States
Travold Tilton
Crble
Gene Saraven
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
John Diack
States
Pred Hoerreshot
Paylng
Baltuesorel
Donlin Scouts for Thaves in Mississippi Valley League
Mike Dontin, veteran scout, searched for players for the Boston Thaves in an ap Rock island game. Donlin and two other scouts Carl Weltnan of the St. Louis Browns and Danny Shay for Kansas City teased him as he failed to guide Rock Island to a win.
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Mike Dontin
Phiyer Tid Neter
Boston Thaves
Islanders
Carl Weltnan
St. Louls Browns
Danny Shay
Kansas City
Vic for Davis Cup victory and historic Davis Cup record
Australian team wins the Davis Cup marking the sixth Australian triumph while the United States and British Isles each lift the trophy five times. The historic display highlights Australia leading the event’s all time tally with six titles.
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Vic
United States
St Paul Acquires Hap Morse From Nashville Club
The Nashville club announced it had sold veteran third baseman Hap Morse to the St Paul association club in a midseason player trade.
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St. Paul
Hap Morse
Nashville Club
St. Paul Association
Two More Swam English Channel Victors Webb and Burgess
Newspaper notes that Captain Webb and T Burgess became the latest to swim the English Channel, marking another entry in the celebrated endurance feat.
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Captain Webb
T. Burgess
English
Army Game Set for November Clash on the Plains
The United States Military Academy football team will play Notre Dame this fall on November 4 at the historic plains despite reports of cancellations. The Cadets aim to improve after past standout matchups, though many stars from the Irish lineup are noted as missing this season.
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United States Military Academy
Notre Dame
Generals
Plains
Cndets
Trish
Iowa Bleachers Ready for 80 000 Seat Horseshoe Stadium
The new bleachers at the town field are complete and will accommodate 80 000, surpassing attendance at the homecoming game. Construction cost about 6 dollars per seat and a floating debt of 100 000 dollars over ten years financed the project. The completed stadium forms a horseshoe opening to the north.
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Wilce
Tilmels Histore
Lamic
Boston Americans use over five hundred dozen baseballs each season
Boston, Americans use more than 500 dozen baseballs in a season at home games. Each ball priced around two dollars, the season’s expense mounts high for major league clubs.
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Boston
Hame
Buff Won't Quit Ring Despite Suspension
Johnny Bull is not retiring from boxing after a suspension involving bantamweight champion Joe Lynch and questions about financial arrangements with the New York State Athletic Commission. Lew Dine, Bull’s manager, denied reports of retirement and said Bull will continue fighting.
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Johnny Bull
Joe Lynch
New York State Athletic Commission
Lew Dine
Gilbert Sold to Minneapolis Club in Major League Trade
The Minneapolis club announces the purchase of Walter Gilbert a third baseman from the Wismuitek of Valley City in the Dikotn league.
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Gilbert
Minneapolis
Walter Gilbert
Wismuitek
Valley City
Spring Football Practice At University Of Virginia
Spring football practice continues at the University of Virginia as one of the few Southern colleges to conduct workouts. Coaches expect progress this season with new players and returning veterans preparing for spring drills and scrimmages.
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University of Virgindk
Sporting Notes and Baseball Happenings Across Leagues
University of Michigan to build a $50 000 swimming pool. Casey Stengel among oldest National League players. First class football teams urged to start season. English Channel proven just a bit too wide. Young batters calculate averages before believing in Santa. A woman doubles as tennis and golf champion but struggles with housework. Dave Keefe's departure from the American League questioned amid pitcher shortages. Three-fingered gent shows potential. America’s Davis Cup defense noted in year’s net gains. Little Rock shines with notable center fielders Speaker Jacobson Bing Miller and Joe Connally. US national pocket billiard championship match set between Ralph Greenleaf and Bennie Allen in Philadelphia October 26 27 28. Wittsburg NL club buys pitcher William Hughes from Rochester. Eppa Stixey joins Reds. chemist. South pins face mind games for baseball’s big season. Terre Haute to save newly equipped park for growing fan base. Hod Eller released by Mobile and returns to Cincinnati. Charley Dressen aids St Paul Saints pennant drive with strong fielding and hitting. Gus Sundberg sale to Cincinnati NL announced by Rochester. Tom Griffith of Brooklyn sings tenor. critique noted for first base. Pittsburgh club signs shortstop Francis Farrell from independent Johnstown area. praised as another Wagner.
Must Touch Third Base Not a Ritual for Sewell
In Cleveland on their first trip the Chicago White Sox teased Joe Sewell about a pet superstition that compels him to touch third base before games. Sewell shrugs it off and just mumbles during practice, yet teammates tease him and he refuses to start until allowed to sit by the cushion, prompting a puzzled response from the Cleveland star.
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Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Joe Sewell
White Sox
Sewell
Pero
Sox
Cleveland Star
I. Tie
Billiards Enjoy Steady Popularity Across Diverse Styles
The article notes billiards has grown in popularity while other amusements fade. It highlights three and one cushion games as favored forms and mentions top players and the sport's appeal to a broad, varied audience, including youth and older players.
Baseball in France Comes to Public Schools in Modified Form
The article notes that after initial failures, some players faced broken fingers and doubts about age but baseball was introduced in French public schools in a simplified version and proved popular.
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Nehilte
Pep Power: From Pepper to Pep Expressive Word History
The article traces the evolution of the word pep from pepper and ginger roots in old language use. It notes ball players shifting from ginger to pepper and finally to pep, highlighting its rise in popular vocabulary.
Trotters Organized Across Four Trotting Bodies
The trotting sport lists four governing groups the National Trotting Association Union Trotting Association American Trotting Association and Harness Norsemen’s Association as organizers.
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National
Trotting Association
Union ‘Trotting Nasociition
Almerican ‘Trotting Association
Ifarness Norsemen
Nasociition
McMahon Elected Captain of 1022-20 Basketball Team
Ed McMahon varsity center for three years was unanimously elected captain of the 1022-20 basketball squad.
Yankees New Parks Delayed Until Next Spring
The article notes that the Yankees’ new baseball parks will not be ready until the following spring, delaying planned openings and related ceremonies. The plan remains to complete construction and host events once the facilities are finished.
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Yankees
Navy Five Elects W. Parr Captain for Next Season
W.8 Parr of Kansas has been elected captain of the United States Naval Academy football team for the upcoming season. The selection names a standout back from the class of 1928 as team leader.
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Navy
Parr
Kansas
United States Naval Academy
Race Is Supported by Parliament for Schooner Race
Canadian parliament votes five thousand dollars to support the international fishing schooner race off the Atlantic coast in the fall with emphasis on maritime participation and regional pride.
Mose and Sam in French trench death and religion
The fragment describes Mose and Sam diving a trench in France when shell explosions occur. Amid the blasts Mose asks Sam to prepare, and Sam quips about religion after the first bombs. The account is chaotic and filled with misspellings and slang, reflecting a wartime field report tone.
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Mose
Sam
France
Mowe
San
Diamond Dyes Advertise Easy Dyeing for All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as the foolproof solution to dye skirts dresses sweaters and draperies at home. It promises no spotting fading running or color bleed and claims it works on wool linen cotton and mixed fabrics with simple directions for any woman.
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Douglas Trace
L.douglas
W.l.donglan Soda
Ban Wrancisco
New England
Wi. Douglas
Passage at ArmA Wartime Foot Incident Among Troops
In a wartime incident near ArmA a Gordon Highlander trampled a fellow soldier’s foot during a tense moment with Austentlin troops. The terse exchange shows rigid discipline and friction as units were quartered nearby.
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Academy
Mexico
Fort Hidalgo
Juarez
van Verde
War Department
Iowa
United States Bureau of Standards
Feen
England
Rhone River
National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
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BOY Scouts
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Donlin
WII
Buff
University of Michigan
Casey Stengel
Santa Claus
Dave Keefe
America
Little Rock
Speaker, Jacobson
Bing Miller
Joe Connally
Ralph Greenleaf
Bennie Allen
Philadelphia
Wittshurgh
Wiliam Hughes
Yiteher
Stochester Club
Eppa Stixey
Cincinnati Reds
Big South
Terre Haute
Hod Eller
Oakland
Mobile
Cincinnati
St. Paul Saints
Charley Dressen
Ileademon
Saie
Gus Sundberg
Cincinnati Club
Rochester
Tom Griffith
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Francis Farrell
Johnstown
Wagner
Choueh
Courne
Patie
Aimerlen
Anerten
Juke Schaefer
Weller Cochran
Wille Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Colgate
at-Arma
Gordon Highlanders
W.l.douglas
Pqualul
Douglas Naman
Fraaidoné
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Nang
Gerifort
Lery
Ucklon
Adrian, Mich
Memphis
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