Carnegie Hero Medals Awarded by Associated Press
The Carnegie hero fund commission named 21 acts of bravery from 13 states and the District of Columbia, awarding one silver medal posthumously to Jake A. Cranfield of Tennessee who died saving a family from gas in a 47 foot well. Bronze medals went to heroes in Illinois Virginia DC North Carolina and others. pensions totaling 2640 were granted to four dependents and 1350 to additional families.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
States
District of Columbia
Fight of the Heroes
Jake A. Cranfield
Birchwood
Tenn
Cranfield
Georgetown
William A. Parker
Parker
Illinois
Virginia
North Carolina
Daniel S. Terrell
Washington
Terrell
Enrique S. de Lozada
de Lozada
Atlantic Ocean
Bethany Beach
Del
Legation
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Michigan
Connecticut
North Dakota
Rhode Island
Louisiana
Minnesota
Arkansas
Iowa
Beware The Cough From a Common Cold
Fragmentary reads warn about lingering coughs from common colds and promote Creomulsion as a palatable remedy with creosote. Mentions druggists and claims of effectiveness for chest colds and bronchial irritations, noting it helps sleep.
Education and home grants awarded by relief commission
The commission granted sums totaling 3,500 for educational purposes to seven recipients and 4,500 for home purchases or other worthy aims to six others. Details of the awards were not disclosed.
New Windshield Glass Developed in Hartford
Hartford, Conn. Jan 23 A driver friendly windshield using one way glass and polarized light is described by Robert Sparks of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers The system relies on new polarizing materials that darken polarized light from ahead while still allowing clear view for the observer behind them Sparks notes two polarizing materials are on the market with a third promised to follow
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Robert Sparks
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Sparks
Polarized glass windshield advances by Boston inventor
In a laboratory trial three glass layers form a slanted windshield. Edwin H. Land of Boston developed a crystal rod material, while W. S. Payne of Aetna Life Insurance studies fine-lined glass. Polarized glass passes in one plane and blocks at right angles. Sparks describes a windshield with glass plane polarized at 45 degrees, viewed like a keyhole slash across the windshield.
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Edwin H. Land
Boston
Sparks
W. S. Payne
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Hilbert Given Five Years At Williamson
George Hilbert was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for voluntary manslaughter in Williamson. Judge Reno F. Howard imposed the maximum term after a verdict finding Hilbert guilty on the slaying of his father John Hilbert. Hilbert claimed self defense saying his father attacked him with stones during a calf dispute.
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Associated Press
George Hilbert
John Hilbert
Reno F. Howard
Hilbert
Milrose Indoor Track Carnival Set for February 1
New York January 23 The 29th annual Milrose A A indoor track and field carnival will be held at Madison Square Garden on February 1. The Wanamaker Mile last year was won by Glenn Cunningham in 4 11.
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Milrose
Associated Press
New York
Milrose A. A
Glenn Cunningham
Ma Op Square Garden
Missing Girl Is Believed Killed
Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 23 State police and federal agents sought a man with a local criminal record for questioning in the disappearance of 13 year old Marjorie Richards missing since Tuesday night. Superintendent Lynn Adams said investigators believe the case is an abduction but not for ransom. The girl is the daughter of Dauphin County District Attorney Karl E Richards.
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Associated
Harrisburg
Marjorie Richards
Lynn Adams
Harrsburg
Adams
Karl E. Richards
Dauphin County
Richards
Fragmentary note on federal inquiry near Philadelphia
A fragment indicates a man sought counsel before meeting with a federal agent who arrived from Philadelphia. The text hints at an ongoing inquiry and the involvement of federal officials, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to specify the case.
Stock Market Shows Upward Slant Today
Wall Street reports an upward slant with fractional gains as gold mining shares lead the opening moves. Several issues edged higher as traders reacted to early price activity and market momentum.
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Associated Press
Wall Street
N. Y
Withdrawal of 1000-dinar notes to back new issue
Case names Dome Anaconda Western Union Radio American Telephone Santa Fe Chrysler and Dupont. Enough 1 000 dinar notes are being withdrawn to make up for the new issue.
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Case
Dome
Anaconda
Western Union
Radio
American Telephone
Santa Fe
Chrysler
Dupont
Yugoslavia Reduces Note Sizes to Ease Change
Belgrade moves to ease rural cash needs by issuing 500 dinar bills as smaller notes replace 1000 dinar notes. No overall currency expansion is involved.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Gates Sanatic Lotion Ad Promises Quick Itch Relief
An advertisement urges readers to buy Gates Sanatic Lotion from Watkin's or any good store, claiming it will stop the embarrassment and discomfort of itch. The large bottle is priced at 60 cents.
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Watkin’s
Gates
Sade
Dept. & C
Box 1801
Cincinnati
Ohio
Procter
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S Quezhare
TE LA
Continental Distilling Corporation
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Criscos
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Sitnerrn
Crisco
Rush
Vic
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Carter
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Obion Crisco
Vic and
Procter & Gamble
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