London May Have Museum Of Crime
Sir Bernard Spilsbury proposes an international crime museum in London for research and reference. Aimed at pathologists toxicologists and criminologists the center would collect post mortem specimens for medico legal study and provide a display for detectives and experts. It could include cold storage for bodies to allow ongoing reference and comparison with cases.
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Charles A. Smitit
London
Bernard Spilsbury
Notable remark on crime control and observatory value
Sir Bernard cited pollen headquarters lawyers horologists and civil authorities as instrumental in crime suppression noting a museum of incalculable value would aid investigations. The remark touched on the course of a trial in which involved parties might participate.
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Pollen
Sir Bernard
Bay State Cow Sets New World Record in 306-Day Test
Killingly Torono Lass a Jersey cow from Killingly Fanny Barre Massachusetts finished a 306 day production test with 10.87 Ibs butter fat and 14 268 lbs milk at 5.72 percent fat. At eight years eight months she set the highest 305 day fat record among junior cows and could win the American Jersey Cattle Club Medal of Merit if calving requirements are met.
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Killingly Torono Lass
Killingly Fanny
Barre
Massachusetts
Lass
Jersey
Oregon
Nancy
Laurchester
Halifax Strike Ends as Peace Terms Are Accepted
Halifax miners in Cape Breton's coal fields ended a five month strike after the Nova Scotia government backed peace terms. Montreal reports said directors of the British Empire Steel Corporation accepted the proposals, while a plebiscite showed miners voting in favor.
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Halifax
F International News
N.S
Ang. T
Cape Breton
Montreal
British Empire Steel Corporation
Nova Scotia Saverment
Pennsylvania Bey Gets Appointment To West Point
The War Department designated John R. Wilson of Jeddo Pennsylvania eligible for examinations beginning March 2 1926 for entry to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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Pennsylvania
Bey
West Point
International News Service
Wasaington
War Department
John R. Wilson
Jeddo
West Point’ Military Academy
Washington Prepares for Ku Klux Klan Parade
Washington Aut. 7 Regular army troops and the entire police force stand ready to cope with any disorders ahead of a Ku Klux Klan parade on Pennsylvania Avenue scheduled for Saturday.
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International News Service
Washington, Aut
Washington
Campaign to Enforce Bible Reading in Alabama Schools
State officials in Montgomery announce a campaign to enforce the Alabama statute requiring daily Bible readings in public schools across the state. The move underscores ongoing efforts to mandate scripture participation in classrooms.
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International News Service
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Superior Court Candidates Draw For Ballot Places
Harrisburg moves to September primaries as state department draws for Superior Court ballot spots. Republican nominees Albert Dutton MacGade, Jesse E. B. Gunningham, and James J. Regan Jr. secure top three positions on the ticket in a noon draw.
What Makes The Old Songs Live
A short note examines why enduring popular songs resist time. It cites Mrs Coolidge and Mrs Harding enjoying favorites like My Wild Irish Boss and The Wad of a Perfect Day as examples. The piece suggests many tunes center on sad sweet themes of love and memory, touching on homes and old friends.
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Kentucky
Jerry Dance
Annig Laurie
Nelly Gray
Suromer
Sox
Hlome
Coolidge
Harding
Help For Nervous Women
An advertisement touts Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for nervousness, sleeplessness, low mood, headaches, backache, and worry. Claiming forty years of use, it markets the product as restoring health and strength to women in America.
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Lydia L. Pinkham
America
Mort
Quo warranto action planned against deposed commissioner Benn
Harrisburg July 29. Quo warranto proceedings against James Benn, dismissed public service commissioner, will be filed with the state supreme court prothonotary. The petition seeks an order declaring Benn has no legal right to the office and that his term expired July 29. Similar action against Ray Shelby may be filed later. Arguments expected in fall term starting September 29 in Pittsburgh. Benn demands his salary and access to offices, and requests notice of hearings.
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International Vy Service
Harrisburg
James
Benn
Public Service Commissioner
State Supreme Court
George W W. Woodrutt
Ray Shelby
Gifford Pinchot
Supreme Court
Pittsburgh
Pinchot
Woodruf Gaid
Shelby
Pinenot
Public Service Company
Bann
Public Service Commission
No More Dandruff Parisian Sage Ad Claim
An old advertisement proclaims the sure cure for dandruff by destroying the dandruff germ. It touts Parisian Sage as the best hair and scalp treatment that quickly stops itching and falling hair. Customers are urged to ask McKee's Cut Rate or any druggist for Parisian Sage, with a guarantee implied.
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McKee
Delayed Cruiser Methuselah Commissioned by Britannia
NDON Aug 6 Britain's newest super cruiser nicknamed HM 8 Methuselah, due to long construction, is commissioned on the East Indies station. Laid down in 1917 at Portsmouth Dockyard, it cost about $12,000,000 and is touted as the era’s most up to date cruiser. Hull painted white with yellow funnels marks a naval first.
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International Navy Service
NDON
Methuselah
Britain
East Indies
Portsmouth
Lafayette Airmen Postpone Flight
Paris August 7 The departure of the Lafayette Escadrille revived from French service against the Rif in Morocco was postponed until tomorrow because of a dense fog. Despite the postponement the official farewell program was carried out before movie cameras with popping corks and champagne. General Dumesnil chief of the French aviation service attended with other officials.
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Paris
Lafayette Escadrille
Morocco
Champaigne
Dumesnil
French Aviation Service
Farewell to Lafayette Escadrille Seven Americans
High army officers bade farewell to the seven Americans making up the Lafayette Escadrille. They stood in line before their aircraft, a ceremonial send off marking their departure.
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Lafayette
Carpenters Reject Proposed Pay Raise
EAST LIVERPOOL Aug 7 Carpenters reject a two cent an hour raise and sixteen cent daily increase offered by a representative committee of the Building Trades Council. After 46 days of a lockout, members vote to continue their strike.
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East Liverpool
Building Trades Council
Carpenters’ and Joners
Ldcal
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