Ford boom tests Old Party Unity in Washington
Washington observers weigh Henry Ford momentum as a possible third party or Democratic and Republican shakeup. Leaders see Hearst support, La Follette Borah coalitions, and a fragile party unity with no clear issue beyond prosperity and rail regulation.
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Princess Tarrakanoff’s Tumultuous Escape and Death
The daughter of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, Princess Tarrakanoff, was abducted at twelve by Prince Radzivil, hidden in a Roman convent to curb Catherine’s power, then married Alexis Orloff to spark a rebellion. Seized at sea and taken to St. Petersburg, she drowned in December 1777 as Neva waters flooded her prison.
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Onion Odor Removal Method for Knife Cleaning
The guideline suggests wiping a knife that has cut onions with a damp cloth and then briskly rubbing it with coarse salt. This method is claimed to remove the lingering unpleasant onion odor from the metal.
Mount Etna in Violent Eruption Shuts Off Towns
Mount Etna rages with lava streams and explosions, destroying Castiglione railway station and threatening Linguaglossa Cerro and nearby villages. Thousands flee as crops forests and homes are laid waste under smoke and ash in a rapid advance.
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Law Against Water Pollution With Oil Enforced In Texas
The Texas game fish and oyster department moves to enforce the oil pollution law effective June 13. Auditor J S Burr tours coast points where pollution has killed fish life. Galveston vessels must install oil traps and stop pumping bilges into waters. Applies to barges oil tankers refineries and industrial plants. Cooperation with the rail road commission oil and gas division noted.
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Harding Warns Officials Over High Spending After Meeting
President Harding told government heads at a business meeting that a $200 million surplus is projected for the year ending June 30 and urged deeper economy. He warned officials against pressuring Congress for larger appropriations and insisted on possible firings for such actions.
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Oil Promoters Sentenced to Leavenworth Prisons
Five oil promoters convicted in Fort Worth and Dallas were sent to Leavenworth to begin prison terms. General Robert A. Lee L G Reynolds J W Carruth among the Fort Worth defendants and B H Peeler W P Chancellor among the Dallas defendants. Lee receives two years others one year.
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Market conditions report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics
The latest USDA report covers Chicago hog and cattle prices with week changes, June 14 bid ranges for hogs cattle steers cows and veal, and fats lambs. It lists stocker shipments, eastern wholesale meat trends, and June 14 price levels for beef veal lamb mutton and loins. It also covers fruits vegetables feed grains wheat corn cotton hay and market details across several cities.
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Texas Legislature Adjourns Third Called Session
The third called Texas legislature adjourned sine die with the Senate at 11 50 and the House at 11 56 after the governor read a message saying funds and appropriations were insufficient. The session total appropriations stood at 35 960 098, a net reduction from the previous session, while tax measures may provide about 4 million more to cover deficits. A House attempt to form a legislative tax committee failed 30 to 50 as lawmakers wrapped up reports on education rural aid reclamation and other bills.
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Coroner Rules Mount Is Slain by Unknown Persons
Coroner's jury concluded Northwestern University student Leighton Mount died at unknown hands after his skeleton was found under an Evanston pier six weeks earlier. The jury recommended that those responsible be apprehended and brought before the grand jury.
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Jackson County Rains Benefit Crops In Edna Tex
Beneficial rains covered most of Jackson County last week with Edna receiving a little over two inches. The moisture will help corn and cotton, sorghum, and potatoes, boost pasture grass, and aid farmers preparing hay for winter.
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New Orleans Rice Market Steady Prices on Friday
New Orleans La prices held steady in the local rice market Friday with Fancy Blue Rose at 4 4 cents per pound and choice at 3 4 cents. Fancy screenings at 2 2 cents. Porto Rico continued minor purchases of Blue Rose as domestic trade held to limited lots. Receipts totaled 5780 pockets of clean rice.
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Masters of Men: Morgan Robertson Sea Tale Screened
A robust film review extols Masters of Men as a vigorous sea story. It highlights Dick Halpin as a heroic lad who rises from hardship to master men, with themes of loyalty, courage, and adventure aboard seafaring life.
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Thrilling Sea Stories
Honors Were Even Exchange at School Board
Jean describes how she encourages her brother Hugh at school and to the board he goes unafraid after her prompt. A small boy from another room asks if she calls for him when she sees a dog.
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Hugh
Self Made Men and Loud Talk In Public Life
A brief observation notes that individuals who build wealth or status themselves tend to speak loudly or assertively in public. The remark underscores a perception of self made figures as vocal and attention seeking during public discourse.
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