Sydney to Build the World’s Largest Arch Bridge
New South Wales plans a six year project to span Sydney Harbour with an arch bridge from Dawes Point to Miller’s Point. Australian-made steel and granite will form the structure, carrying four rail tracks and roadways, with a 170 foot clearance for ships and a total cost around 20 million dollars.
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Sydney
Miller's Point
G. C. Imbault
Dorman Long Company
England
London
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Sydney Harbor Bridge
Quebec
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Victoria Falls
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Moruya
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Mosman's Bay
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Queensboro
Hell Gate
United States
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Camden
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Golden Gate
Hudson River
New Jersey
Golden Gate Bridge
Anchorage
Aladdin's Window Left Unfinished For Sultan
A palace window was left incomplete as a tale of a great man’s unfinished work. The fable-like note links the missing window to a royal sultan and a failed completion of treasure and structure.
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Aladdin
Burmese Wife a Worker Sparks Family Ambition Debate
A Burmese woman is described by authorities as the family business head with a goal to support her husband in leisure by funding cock fighting bullock cart racing and gambling activities.
Siam Elephant Logger Better Than Machinery
In Siam, the elephant logger is said to outperform donkeys and modern machinery, according to E. E. Lrodie United States minister to Siam. Elephants reportedly analyze log jams and select key logs, while natives prefer elephants over machinery for fewer repairs and oiling needs.
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Seattle
Wash
E. E. Lrodie
United States
Siam
Madison
Bride Widow and Honeymoon Tragedy in Toronto
Daniel J. Gallivan aged fifty five died in a Toronto hotel room thirty four hours after marrying Anna Loretta Carey during their honeymoon. Gallivan and his bride had spent their wedding night in the hotel room before his death.
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Anna Loretta Carey
Toronto
Canada
Daniel J. Gallivan
Gallivan
Alien Jazz Bands Hit Musicians in France
Foreign musicians invade French orchestras, leaving 500 French players in the Paris district supported by the union as 6,500 professionals compete. The 10 percent cap for foreign hires is skirted by road workers posing as laborers, shifting jobs to hotel and restaurant ensembles and raising fears of a dancing downturn triggering a crisis.
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Musicians’ Union
Paris
France
Fifteen Year Old Bride Seeks Court Annulment
Kansas City high school student Helen Kannally, age fifteen, is legally married to Charles Kannally. Her father, William Hartford, asks the court to annul the marriage accusing Charles of falsifying Helen’s age. The judge reserved decision as Charles faces possible arrest.
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Kansas City
Kans
Helen Kannally
Helen
William J. Hartford
Charles A. Kannally
West Point High School
Charles
Claihe
Thomas Buckner
Kannally
Smelt Run Draws Crowds to Sandy River in Kelso
Hundreds of fishermen flock to the Sandy River at Kelso Washington as a yearly smelt run brings six inch fish in solid masses up the river. The wild life phenomenon draws riverside activity with improvised nets and dippers along the banks.
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Kelso
Wash
Nebraska News In Brief From Across The State
Bellevue marks its 114th anniversary while Governor Bryan plans a July 4 address for Hastings American Legion. Notable incidents include a near choking accident to Keith Jorgenson of Obert and the death of Kearney mayor Frank Gramer in Missouri. Nebraska officials report more cars recovered than stolen in 1923 and a University Place garage air tank explosion caused window damage.
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Hastings American Legion
Keith
H. J. Jorgenson
Obert
Frank L. Gramer
Kearney
Excelsior Springs
S. N. Braden
Franklin
Hastings
Harvard
Adams County
Webster County
Kansas City
Sioux City
Chicago
London
Tom Carroll
Nebraska
University Place
James Dahlman
Jim
American Legion
Omaha
Midland College
Fremont
W. H. Carpenter
Carpenter
University of Nebraska
Chamber of Commerce
Upland
Farragut Post
Lincoln
John C. Wharton
State Sportsmen Association
Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Verna Moore
Arapahoe
Norfolk
Helen Hiykel
William Hiykel
South Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Dodger County
Most Nearly American Type of Residence Architecture
William A. Radford offers free expert answers on building topics for readers. The article discusses the bungalow as a nearly American residence type blending colonial and western influences, its adaptability to various architectures, and practical layout details including a lighted pantry, dual‑sided bedrooms, and a compact bath. Costs vary by region and supply, advice to consult local architects or suppliers.
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William &. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Kipling
America
United States
Pacific Coast
North America
Little Things Important to Make Satisfying Rooms
An article on interior design stresses harmony between curtains lamps and furnishings. It discusses living room layout a fireplace dining room lighting and how lamp shades can echo curtain tones, recommending rose tones or gold velour to unite decor across rooms.
Varnish and Faint Help Cut Down Light Bills
A factory owner spent 35000 dollars to brighten interiors with light exchanging paint and varnish. Lighter walls reflect more light, reducing energy use and improving worker efficiency. Home interiors can gain similar savings and cheer through careful repainting and varnishing.
Acap Substitutes Found in Caribbean and South Seas
The report notes that various plants in the Caribbean islands and South Sea lands are used as substitutes for acap. It highlights regional usage of native flora for similar applications and notes geographic spread of such practices.
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South Sea Islands
Caribbean Sea
Hard to Please When a Stranger Moves In
A remark on neighborly tension as women judge a new resident by her clothing, reflecting social scrutiny and gossip in a close community.
Ant Societies Lifted by Allerghenies Mounds
Reports on mound building ants in the Allerghenies describe mounds up to thirty feet in circumference and three feet high. New mounds are under construction nearby, forming groups with one group containing 1,702 mounds over 50 acres. Each mound cluster appears as a separate community with vast populations.
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McCook
Calms Known as Horse Latitude Named in Atlantic
The belt of calm seas in the North Atlantic lies between westerlies and the tropics. Some claim the name Horse Latitude comes from ships with horses waiting for water and delays caused by the calms.
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North Atlantic Ocean
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