Carter Shuts Tut Tomb Over Wives Ban
Luxor report says Howard Carter halted work on Tutankhamen's tomb after a dispute with Egypt's public works department over access for excavators' wives. A hotel notice quoted Carter confirming the closure and protest by his team. The golden coffin and solid headdress drew awe as scholars weigh the tomb's fragile preservation.
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Luxor
Egypt
Egyptian Public Works Department
Howard Carter
Yatenkhamen's Tomb
Winter Palace
Public Works Department
Tutenkbhamen
Tutenkhamen
Merenptah
Coasting Fatalities Reported in Multiple States
A series of deadly coasting accidents claimed lives and left several injured. In Altoona Pennsylvania Sheldon Rath age 16 died after a tandem sled crash where his neck broke. Francis Bettsy age 15 survived with minor injuries. In Tyrone James War Nock age 4 suffered a skull fracture after colliding with a coal truck and remains in serious condition at Altoona Hospital. In California California two girls died and others were injured when their sled struck an automobile Frances Goswha age 18 died within minutes from skull fracture Harvey Henshell age 18 is listed in serious condition others expected to recover.
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Altoona
Sheldon Rath
Francis Bettsy
Tyrone
James War Nock
Altoona Hospital
Auto
California
T A
Frances Goswha
Harvey Henshell
Paris Open Highlights Trimmed Ostrich Feathers
The Paris Open showcases ostrich trimmings as a standout feature with elaborate evening frocks and decorative plumes. Fashion notes emphasize bold use of exotic trims and ornate designs in the event.
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Paris
McAdoo Says He Will Quit If Backers Wish
William G. McAdoo announces he would withdraw as Democratic presidential candidate if leaders in states deem his oil client work with Bechtel oil companies makes him unavailable. He asks for a Chicago conference with party, labor, farmers and Progressive representatives to gauge public opinion and determine his leadership.
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Washington
William G. McAdoo
BE. L. Doheny
Chicago
McAdoo
David L. Buckwell
Ohio
Treasury
Senate Committee
Democratic Party
Labor
Senator Ralston Seeks Tax Exemption Up To Five Thousand
In his first Senate speech Senator Ralston Democrat Indiana urged exemption of all incomes under 5000 from income tax. He argued the current system burdens small incomes while favoring a few and cited a 1923 drop of more than 31.5 million in returns to justify reform.
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Senator Ralston
Washington
Senate
Ralston
Indiana
Body of Ed ward Linehan found in gutter
In St Louis on February 14 the body of Edward Linehan aged 18, a reputed member of the Hgan gang and mail robbery suspect, was found riddled with bullets in a gutter in the northwestern city.
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Bandiit
St. Louis
Edward Linehan
Bishop rejects $2000 pay rise in Pittsburgh
Rt. Rev. Alexander Ian, Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, says he cannot accept a $2000 annual salary increase authorized by the diocesan convention. He cites clergy salaries and urges priorities, noting Bishop Martin seeks $2000 for unmarried and $2400 for married clergy. Also mentions organized labor's request to Quebec government for an eight hour day.
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Pittsburgh
Alexander Ian
Episcopal Diocese of
Martin
Quebec
Tut Death Story Frames Ads as Life for a Product
A long parable recounts Tutankhamun’s tomb discovery and how advertising revived interest. It argues that bold advertising brings life to even dead legends and urges readers in Frederick City to trust a health method for digestive and other ailments, claiming superior natural results.
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Frederick City
Packard
Chickering
Tiffany
Victrola
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Carter
M’adoo
Buster
Goodyear Children’s Rubbers
Tut~ankhamen
Charlie Chaplin
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
O. Re. McIntyre
State of
Maryland
Ana
Hudson
Nore
Mee
Harbaugh Auto Sales
N. Market St
Frederick, Mad
G. L. Crackers
Patrick Court
G. L. Baking Company
Patrick-Court Building
Court Street
G. L. Products
Bao
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