Filipinos Demand Independence Seen Across Islands
An American observer reports that 95 percent of Filipinos seek independence and credits the Jones Law for shaping favorable ties with the United States. He argues opposition stems from investors, not the Filipino people, and urges prompt U.S. action to honor sovereignty. The piece frames independence as a test of American faith and a model for global justice.
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Philippines
United States
Congress
America
Philippine Islands
Great Britain
Pulipinos
Philippine Republic
Far East
Earth
Pine Cliff Inheritance Attracts an Adventurous Return
Wilbur Deane inherits a remote Pine Cliff house in Wisconsin after a lawyer explains a verbal lease to a trapper and child. He travels north, meets Erna Dayton daughter of Jacob Dayton, who runs a feather and trout fly business from a rough hotel area, turning humble property into a venture with orders from Chicago sporting goods.
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Western Newspaper Union
Wilbur Deane
Peter Grol
Pine Cliff
Wisconsin
Deane
Dayton
Jacob Dayton
Bascombe River
Erna Dayton
Father
Chicago
Erna
Hamilton man reconciles with wife after pursuit of affinity
Frank Pappakoff tracked Susie after she ran off with Joseph Peindz from Hamilton. He found them in Waukegan Illinois and chose reconciliation over violence. Susie renounced her affinity and Joe avoided charges. The family resumed housekeeping.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Frank
Pappakoff
Pappakoffs
Susie
Joseph Peindz
Joe
Waukegan
Bathing Beauties Draw Attention at River Spot Near New Hope
In a farmers watermelon patch near New Hope Pennsylvania bathers appear daily at 8 a m with fifty cents a look. The sign promotes self protection while local girls continue their moonlight swims as watermelons get trampled by curious locals and carnival barkers seek profits.
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Philadelphia
New Hope
Documents Found Illuminate Pilgrim Fathers in Holland
Leyden researchers publish three old papers from the Pilgrim residence files. A contract signed by John Robinson, the noted first signature of Robinson preserved. a Bradford letter before departure. and the will of Bridget White revealing Robinson household details. Facsimiles accompany the publication.
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Leyden
Holland
Eekhof
John Robinson
Robinson
William Bradford
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Firemen Duel With High Pressure Hoses in Shanghai
Two members of the French volunteer fire brigade in Shanghai fought a duel using high pressure hoses at the fire station yard. Gener Numa and Georges Clergue clashed after a challenge was issued and accepted. Officers urged peace and the bout lasted about fifteen minutes. Numa was toppled when the large nozzle broke from his grip and water streams drove him back.
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Shanghai
Genr
Numa
Georges Clergue
Telephonic sermons for the deaf eyed in Knoxville church
Knoxville telephones are used to connect the pulpit with deaf parishioners homes so sermons can reach pews for the deaf. The Baptist church plans to extend the system linking pulpit to homes to ensure nobody misses the sermon despite inability to attend. Sixteen years sentence mentioned for lese majesty.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Baptist’ Church
Plannin
Pri
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