Speaker Nears Record in Continuous Service in House
Washington reports Nick Longworth nears a record for continuous service as speaker of the House. Upon completing his current term, only three of the 38 predecessors have served longer in uninterrupted succession. He enters his third consecutive term, a feat matched by only three prior leaders: Stevenson, Cannon, and Clark. Henry Clay, six-time speaker, did not serve more than three successive terms.
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Washington
Nick Longworth
House of Representatives
Andrew Stevenson
Virginia
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Champ Clark
Missouri
Henry Clay
Persian quake devastates Khorasan leaving 2000 dead
A major earthquake in northeast Persia's Khorasan province killed about 2000 people and left thousands homeless and without food. Bur-nard suffered massive destruction with 400 stores and residences gone, while 20 villages were wiped out and livestock killed. Locust swarms threaten famine across eastern Persia.
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Peheran
Khorasan
Persia
Burnard
Shirwan
Fersin
Kerman
Mexicans and Two Americans Held in Smuggling Plot
New York Salvador Ateca, alleged paymaster for the Mexican rebel army, is jailed with a bag of about 750000 dollars in gold securities and certificates. His secretary Antonio Maqueo and two Americans Russell Matthews and W H Fryer were arrested. Matthews and Fryer posted bond. The Mexicans were captured in Kansas City during an air smuggling scheme and fled to here after bail. Ateca says the money belongs to him and that he aims to reach Spain.
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New York
Salvador Ateca
Antonio Maqueo
Russell Matthews
Fel Paso
W. H. Fryer
Ssl Paso
Iansas City
United States
Ateca
Spain
National 4 H Club Camp Opens In Washington
One hundred six members from across the United States gather in Washington for the third annual National 4 H Club Camp to be held June 19 to 25 at the United States Department of Agriculture grounds. Sponsored by the extension division, the event will connect farmers and home makers with a 700000 strong nationwide association network via NBC stations.
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Washington
United States
National Broadcasting Company
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
King Decorates General Bramwell Booth with Honor
King George elevates Gen Bramwell Booth, former Salvation Army head, to the Companions of Honor order in a royal decoration. The move marks recognition of Booth despite his deposition and notes the honor accorded by the crown in London.
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General Booth London
George
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Order of “Companions of Honor
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Schoon observed
Friends and relatives gathered on May seventh to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Schoon on their golden wedding, tracing fifty years of married life from Simon P Schoon’s birth in North Holland to their move near Riverdale, farming, and settlement at their current home with their foster daughter and their faith guiding them.
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Mrs. Schoon
Simon P. Schoon
North Holland
Netherlands
America
Riverdale
105Th
Wallace Street
Here
Gardener’s Park
Beige accents highlight blouse and accessories details
The piece notes the beige shade across the printed blouse trimmings and patent leather slippers. A tailored bow on the in step is outlined in beige leather, emphasizing the foot arch.
Color Changing Chameleons and Lizards
Color changing lizards alter skin color through specialized cells containing yellow oil drops white reflecting granules and pigment. Contraction of skin parts at will activates different cells to produce color variations.
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Western Newspaper Union
Boiling Point Range for Kerosene FF Grades
The initial boiling point of kerosene varying by grade ranges from 2F to 400F, with the average grade starting around 850F. This indicates no fixed boiling point for kerosene FF and shows wide variability across grades.
Humiliation at Canossa Forced Penance for Henry IV
A historical note recalls King Henry IV performing penance at Canossa before Pope Gregory VIII. The event, long associated with the word Canossa, symbolizes hierarchical humiliation in medieval times.
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Canossa
Henry I V
Gregory VIII
Llenry
Riverdale plans sewer system improvement and assessment
Village of Riverdale Cook County Illinois ordered a local improvement to construct a 15 inch diameter sanitary and storm sewer system with 6 inch tile house connections, manholes, and catch basins. An assessment of cost to be paid in ten yearly installments at 6 percent interest. Final hearing set for May 20 1929 with objections allowed.
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Riverdale
Cook County
Illinois
Ilinois
County of
Cook
State of Illinois
School Street
138Th Street
188Th Street
Blue Island-Riverdale
137Th Street
State of
Hearschell
Bock
Board of Local Improvements
Lyman
Adams
Bishop & Dupee
Fishermen Dunk Mittens to Warm Wrings Kept Dry
A New England coast custom among winter fishermen involves soaking thick wool mittens in sea water and wringing them dry before use. They claim damp mittens trap less cold air and keep hands warmer than dry mittens.
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New England
Wise men follow stars to give life dignity and meaning
The writer compares Wise men to the Magi, noting they always pursue star like ideals of truth honor and duty. This steadfast following of high standards lends dignity and meaning to ordinary life.
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Cire
Nicholas Longworth
MR. and
Mrs. Vander Kooi
Helena Housinger
van Steenbergen
Acme Steel Company
Fishermen's Mittens
Vubul
ACME
William May
Riverdale, Tl
Dolton
Motorists Association OF Illinois
Goodyear
FISE
Twin City Garage
H. W. Monk
J. L. Locher
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