Wireless message from Arlington reaches Eiffel Tower
Arlington sent a complete message to the Eiffel Tower station in Paris amid poor conditions and interference. Commander Henry H. Hough and Professor Asaph Hall from the Washington Naval Observatory worked nightly from 1 to 6 o clock on the tower assisting French observers.
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Washington Naval Observatory
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Beans in a Jar Prize Sparked by Postal Officer Incident
A Philadelphia Telegram note recounts a druggist using a beans jar in his window to lure trade with a guessing prize. A country youth asked if any purchase qualifies, then guessed there were 2,432 beans and asked for a 2 cent stamp, illustrating the promotion’s blunt appeal.
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Philadelphia Telegram
Eagle Valley Grips Winter With Fresh Snowfall
Advices from Eagle Valley report four inches of snow Friday night locking the region in winter. Local linemen had cleared hills after the Inez storm and searchers found the body of John Cullen, a day engineer at the city electric pumping station, near the transformers after a fall. He suffered severe burns to his leg and arm and was rushed to the hospital.
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City Electric
Accused Justifies Murder Act On Wire Network
Raymond Wisconsin March 24 With only his feet showing above the wire network carrying 6600 volts a ranchman defends his act in court In Burlington Colorado March 24 Frank Schryer charged with the murder of N J Allen Jr hotel proprietor at Flagler near here is in the case awaiting further proceedings
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Admitted Killing in Unwritten Law Case at County Jail
Kit Organ, jailed in County, confessed to shooting Allen when found in Mrs. Schyler's room. The prisoner claimed unwritten law justified his act as Allen tried to flee. Allen was slain as he attempted to escape while Schyler, concealing himself in his wife's room, investigated if reports of improper attentions were true.
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Hard-hearted bosses and a Kansas clerk's plea for raise
Congress man Victor Murdock cites an exception to hard-hearted employers. In Kansas a clerk asked for a raise to help support a new baby. The boss offered no extra salary but promised work for the child once grown, saying the office would provide a future position. Remember, you work for yourself when you work for others.
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Kansas
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