Harbin’s Railroads Forge a Russian Hinge in Manchuria
A Washington Geographical Society bulletin notes Harbin as a Russian built hub in Manchuria where the Trans Siberian route linked Europe to Asia. It describes rail powered development hospitals schools churches and a growing population of over 100000. The city blends Chinese Russian and Japanese influences with New Town and Wharf districts and a bustling river port trade.
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Washington
Harbin
China
National Geographical Society
Manchuria
Siberia
Vladivostok
Russia
Europe
Mukden
Orient
Tientsin
Peiping
Peking
Dairen
Port Arthur
Korean Peninsula
Fusan
Chosen Strait
Japan
New Town
America
Sungari
Commercialized Cupid in the Bronx Marriage Broker
Pincus Wallach of 2015 Grand Concourse runs a large scale marriage brokerage. He claims 200 marriages arranged in five years ended in no separations or divorces, branding himself as a Cupid charging for his arrows. The piece also sketches observations by a visiting English author on New York life, culture, and daylight saving in 1929.
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New York
Bronx
Pincus Wallach
Grand Concourse
Pincus
Schatchen
William A. Locke
Hollywood
Mr. Locke
England
London
Have but One Stomach Siamese Twins Starve
Siamese twins Wanda Mae Lenz and Juanita Fae Lenz died within two minutes of each other at nine weeks old in Newark New Jersey. Born in Mattoon Illinois they were brought to the babies hospital for exhibition at an amusement park. Dr Edward G Wherry hospital chief of staff said death resulted from malnutrition due to their deformities.
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Newark
N. J
Wanda Mae Lenz
Juanita Fae Lenz
Mattoon
Edward G. Wherry
Cold Weather Kills Thousands of Songbirds in New York
The cold wet spring killed thousands of songbirds across New York state, reports to the conservation commission say.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
The
Conservation Commission
Buddhist Priest Denied Passage on Colombo Boat
In Ceylon a Buddhist priest was reportedly barred from first class travel on a British line from Colombo to Rangoon for not wearing trousers. Supporters threaten to mobilize millions of Buddhists who rely on the service.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Rangoon
Edmonton man wins 780 after last quarter bet
A farm laborer Dick Ainsworth from near Edmonton bet his last 25 cents on a horse in England and won 780 dollars. The win comes on a day of a major race, highlighting a remarkable gamble producing a life changing sum.
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Edmonton
Can
England
Dick Ainsworth
Here
Pays 50 for Old Bar Finds 150 in Change
Boston George Berry the auctioneer bought the old bar from Hotel Clarendon once used by John L Sullivan and Bob Fitzsimmons. He paid 50 dollars and found about 150 dollars in pennies nickels dimes quarters and half dollars hidden behind the rail. Berry believes patrons in pre prohibition days tossed loose change behind the bar.
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Boston
George Berry
Hotel Clarendon
John L. Sullivan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Berry
Brazil Nuts From the Lecythi Daceous Tree
The Brazil nut is a three angled nut from the lecythi daceous tree. The large fruit holds 18 to 24 tightly packed nuts inside. These nuts are sometimes referred to by a racial term.
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Brazil
Pleasant Surprise for Houston Lady
Mrs. Ollie Walker of 2424 Morse St Houston reports health gains from Nature s Remedy NR Tablets. She says headaches nervous spells constipation sallow complexion and weight loss improved as the tablets soothe and stimulate her stomach and bowels and help remove waste.
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Ollie Walker
Morse St
Houston
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