Beebe Expedition Reaches New York
Beebe and fourteen scientists returned to New York aboard the Arcturus after a five month voyage under the New York Zoological Society. They brought living and fossil marine life specimens including strange creatures from near the Hudson mouth and close to Coney Island. The team reported odd forms among the haul and described a peculiar creature identified by Beebe.
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International News Service
New York
Beebe
Seven Seas
William
Arcturus
New York Zoological Society
Hudson River
Coney Island
Electric light fish described in museum exhibit
A fish about five inches long was displayed covered in tiny electric bulbs, giving it a glittering, electric appearance. The specimen drew curiosity as observers noted its unusual lighting effect and intricate bulb-like scales.
Dog And Cat Shoot Scheduled In Shamokin
Hunters and sportsmen in Shamokin Pa plan an all day Labor Day shoot targeting roaming dogs and cats blamed by motorists for abandoning unlicensed canines. The action follows a state crackdown on unlicensed dogs, with wildlife impacts cited as harming spring and summer game in the mountains.
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Shamokin
Card of Thanks to Friends for Kindness After Loss
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of Margaret Luella Ayers Hunter. Appreciation for floral tributes and donated automobiles. Signed by Lytle Hunter and Mr and Mrs W D Ayers and family. Local 11 The Scotch one sees isn t the only sorry imitation. There s the dialect.
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Margaret Luella Ayers Hunter
Lytle Hunter
W. D. Ayers
Change Marriage Laws In Far East
Tokyo reports a near total reform of Japan's marriage laws under a forthcoming Civil Code. It ends parental consent barriers for marriage across ages, strengthens women’s status, tightens divorce, and abolishes illegitimacy stigma by recognizing the father’s rights. Divorce requires parental and grandparental consent. adoption rules curb selling an adopted daughter into geisha service, while biological daughters retain parental control.
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International News Service
Tokyo
Japan
French Debt Talks with Britain End in Failure
French debt experts return home from London report failure in parley with Great Britain. The Express notes no progress, no acceptable offers, and a breakdown of negotiations.
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Great Britain
International News Service
London
Daily Express
Express
Record Crowds At Carnegie Playground
Despite cold weather Carnegie playgrounds continue to draw crowds. The evening cinema draws 1492 visitors, while afternoon children number around 1100 daily. Daytime participation reaches about 2100 children with July the peak month. Instructors note some boys show golf and tennis skills. girls craft items and rehearse plays for Friday shows before the movie.
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Carnegie
Faithful Husband Refuses to Accept Wife’s Infidelity
In Kansas City a married man, Francis Haloum, defends his wife against alleged cheating. Wife Mrs Haloum and Peter Allen, a family friend, faced charges of improper conduct after a Swope Park incident. Allen fined $100 and Mrs Haloum $10, yet the husband stood by them saying he trusts Allen and believes his wife over police.
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International News Service
Kansas City
Francis Haloum
Haloum
Peter Allen
Swope Park
Allen
James J. Lovell
Park
Realty Transfers in Multiple Townships and Town Ward
A list of real estate transfers records numerous parcels in Plaingrove Wayne Ellwood Union and South New Castle Boro. Transactions include one large $5000 deed from Shelby Land Co to William J Burton in Wayne township and several $1 token transfers between individuals in various townships including Union and Fourth ward Ellwood. Names appearing include Sarah McCommon A M Seath James Porco Maria Hill R E Searfoss Paul Albino N W Barksey Harry Moon Jacob Klapperstick Rocco Cheafullo and Sara Magee with multiple pairings.
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Sarah McCommon
A. M. Seath
Plaingrove
Plaingrove Township
Harry A. Wilson
William J. Ferrell
Wayne Township
Pittsburgh Co
James Porco
Ellwood
James W. Majors
James Majors
John A. Haggerty
Maria Hill
South New Castle Boro
R. E. Searfoss
Paul Albino
J. R. Moore
N. W. Barksey
Samuel Allen
Harry Moon
Big Beaver
Frank Port
Jacob Y. Klapperstick
Rocco Cheafullo
Union Township
Shelby Land Co
William J. Burton
John Brenneman
Sara E. Magee
British Shipping Outlook Gloomy
British shipbuilding and trading across the country face an acute downturn, with Sir John Latta stating the English shipping trade has never been worse and the outlook is black. Ports report unemployment and idle ships as dozens linger in harbors and the Tyne hosts 117 idle steamers amid a collapse of the River Plate trade.
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Charles A. Smith
International News
Arese
London
Britain
John Latta
England
Mersey
Liverpool
Southampton Water
Southampton
River Tyne
Mecca
River Plate
Office Boy Reflects on Receipts Handling
In a Roxbury Gazette quote, an office boy says people underestimate his role as he files paid bills and handles all receipts, asserting their true value would be clear if known.
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Roxbury Gazette
London Magistrate Deters Demands From William and Servants
The magistrate ordered locals not to disturb London dignitaries and sent them back to work. Later in the tale the family discusses bread and appetite as Blobby asks for pie to test his hunger.
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Don
London
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William Beebe
America
Far East
Rikuae
Oregon
New Castle Grocery Co
Carnegie Playground
Sue
R. Reben _Company
Swansdown
Pittsburgh —_ ins
New Castle
Pittsburgh
Penna
Pennsylvania Railroad
Au Return
Erie
Asew
North Girard
Conneaut Lake
M. S
M. Ania
Joe Rodenbaugh
South Mill Street
Washington Street
E.wash
ST. New Castle
Neiman’s
Lon
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