Edison to devise talk with the dead if it proves possible
The interview relays Edison’s claim that apparatus might receive communications from the dead, insisting no medium or superstition and stressing verification and authenticity. He argues memory and personality would carry the message and that such a device could revolutionize science and views on life.
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Thomas A. Edison
N&a Service
NEA Ser. Inc
Oranae
N. J
Ero
Arra
Amedison
Mr. Edison
Mat Krad
Evening Times
Edison
Reward Offered for Arrest of Pittsburgh Bandits
A Pittsburgh report states a reward exceeding 10 000 dollars is offered for information leading to the capture of two holdup men who robbed a bank official and menaced the Sands family. A half reward is promised for tips aiding the capture of either bandit. The incident included conning family members, threats, and gunfire near Sands residence.
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Pittsburgh
Lawremter Ea Sande
Peat
Janet Y Bowere
Teka We Sands
Tewasalec
Runaway Youth From Georgetown Reunited With Parents
A 17 year old Georgetown Del high school student disappeared Monday amid concerns over classroom pins. He was found late last night with the help of Corporal R A Atkinson and Maryland State Police, returning to his parents after an apparent dispute over class pins at Georgetown High School.
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Leawood Holsom
Georgetown
Del.hich
R. A. Atkinson
Suestatin
Maryland
Pelee
Salisbury
Union Station
Ong
Lemond
Clas
Leavnond
Paris Society Trends In Fashion And Attire
A male observer surveys recent Paristan social functions noting a shift from hard boiled manners and bold colors to softer fabrics and pastel silks. He observes rising appeal of subtle charm and changing dress codes including lower necklines and exposed shoulders among women.
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Cole
Arnistier
Dresa
Prisoners Escape from Northampton Jail in Early Morning
Prisoners Robert Sargert and Oliver McCready trusties at Northampton County Jail escaped in mid January. McCready fled to Phillipsburg New Jersey by taxi after intoxication while Sargert drove off in a car and remains missing. Authorities say the men, formerly airmen, used a plank to reach the roof and slid to liberty from the jail tail wall.
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Prove Laden
Robert Sargert
Oliver McCready
Northampton County
McCready
Phillipsburg
Becn
Sarzent
Easton
Liberty
Three Killed and Eleven Hurt in Two Car Train Crashes
Rochester dispatch reports a fatal auto train crash on Penfield Road when a sedan returning from a dance was struck by a westbound freight at a grade crossing. Three were killed Lillian de Ruyscher 54 Thomas Oster 57 Oscar Kalbeisch 57 and Bertha McDowell 47 escaped unharmed. Eleven injured four seriously in a second crash at Orchard and Conant streets near a grocery store. Edgar Yon Mary Purcell Harriet Hunt suffered skull fractures and Margaret Dever a broken arm. Louis Venetta arrested for reckless driving.
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Rochester
Penfield Road
Lillian de Ruyscher
Thomas Oster
Oscar J. Kalb
Leisch
Bertha McDowell
Mary Purcell
Harret Hunt
Margaret Dever
Lous Venetta
Rockies
Senate Reconsiders Postal Wage Boost Vote
The Senate voted 56 to 1 to reconsider the postal wage boost measure granting salary and rate increases. Opposition from Bayard Fletcher Gerry Glass Harrison King and others delayed action as the bill moves toward next steps.
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Senate
Washington
Senstsre Bayard
Fletcher
Gerry
Glass
Harrison
King
Nerman
Swinnne
Uasaderweoud
Nortech
Report Critiques California Naval Leasing Policy And Transfers
A report signed by senators from Utah New Mexico Missouri and other states questions California naval leasing and the executive transfer of reserve control. It argues the transfer may have been premature and that the reserves could have been managed to save millions for the government. The document notes court action over the transfer and calls for careful review of this administration move.
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Edward L. Deheny
California
Ciamente
Smeet
Utah
Stanheld
Bursum
New Mexico
Cameron
Amsens
Spencrr
Missouri
Seerretary Ee
Aseiotant
Rag Ager
Serbo Ge
Senate
Reert
Navy
Interior Department
Wnt
Ceed
Five Years Prohibition Milestone Highlighted by Haynes
Washington reports Commissioner Haynes marks five years of federal prohibition enforcement. He says progress is evident with advances and no retreats, noting reduced illicit liquor flow since 1929 due to permit systems. Coast Guard efforts are tightening smuggling, and less than ten percent of denatured alcohol is diverted illicitly.
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Washington
Haynes
Syeter
Coast Guard
Lake Ports Protest Chicago Sewer Plan
Delegates from various ports meet in Cleveizan for a two day protest over Chicago’s sewer diversion plan. Speaker Herman Ekera, Attorney General, addressed legal aspects as opponents rally against the project and its impact on the Great Lakes.
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Chicago
Cleveizan
Ly Ever
Freace King
Domne Arseniathen
Canada
Herman L Ekera
Woscensie
Flapper Killer and Crime Notes Amid Jazz Craze
A column by Reverend Edward Tarr reflects on a teenage killer who murdered her mother and three youths linked to bank robbery. The piece links crime to social decay, urges reforms beyond harsh sentences, and argues for community and moral renewal amid the era’s sensational crime coverage.
Azz Girl Shot Mother Now In Jail
In San Francisco on January 16 a girl known as Azz Girl was arrested after allegedly killing her mother Anna Kilinguon following a party dispute. Police, aided by a male companion’s tip, confirm the slaying and detention of the girl who faced the charge of abetting delinquency among several invited attendees.
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Republic
Afrien
America
Azz
San Francisco
Dirigible Los Angeles Tests In 1924 Flight From Lakehurst
The dirigible Los Angeles was released from the air station hanger at 9 40 this morning to begin tests over Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay. It will test the mooring mast on the S S Patoka and remain attached during launch. The craft climbed smoothly and faded westward within ten minutes as it headed toward Baltimore.
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Lakehurst
Var Angeles
Nava
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
S. S. Patoka
Agine Field
Los Angeles
Tvw
Baltleere
Late News Bulletin From New York to California Fronts
A series of terse dispatches reports arrests after raids on halls in New York and Washington. California long range artillery tests reach 23 000 yards as warlike preparations continue. Prohibition era notes and crisis updates show police claims of ongoing violence and a miner’s escape amid clashes.
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New York
A. P
Benny Leonard Retires From Boxing Ring
Benjamin known as Benny Leonard the light weight world champion retires after decades in boxing. He began as a volunteer at the Fairmount Athletic Club in the Bronx and leaves a storied career highlighted by his world title.
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Aseciates Press
New York
Benjamin
Fairmount Athletic Club
Bronx
Benny Leonard
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