Brackenridge Park Thrills with Scooter Aces Tryouts
Detroit style speed event hosts trials at Lions Field with 30 prizes, big scooter and pushmobile races, stilt stunts, and officials including Fire Chief Mik and Traffic Chief Klockenkemper. Notables Tobin and Campbell attend. gates open Thursday for course testing ahead of the main event.
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Brack “Park
Thurainy
Lions
Ain Tades
Brackenridge
Wiliam T. Mitchell
Detroit
Tobin
Iatry “Abies
Bouonia Bears
Sen Anja Btar
John W. Tobin
Ig Tapextra
Weil Campbell
Jack Burke
Sphi Wright
Fire Lire
Tfolice T. O. Mik
Gus Klockenkemper
I.affic
ePhen
Richard Dix
Ed Mobuto
Hex Company
RO. Oli
Oslock
Israel Acktop
Man Dies After Poisoning From Fireworks Eat Event
An elderly man, aged about seventy, died yesterday after consuming fireworks residue at 741 W. 4th Street. Police say the poisoning occurred during a misadventure with a local celebration. No further details were released.
Jews Plan Philadelphia Conference for Zionist Farm Colonies
A national Jewish conference in Philadelphia on September 42 and the following day will consider funding and methods to settle 100,000 Jews as farmers in Russia by 1627. Organizers seek about 15 million dollars to support relief, colonization, and welfare projects across Europe and Palestine, with major backing from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and allied groups.
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Amer‘jcan Taraé
Philadelphia
Europe
Palestine
Russia
David Brown
General Necessities Corporation
United States
Iabor
Benjamin Franklin Hotel
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
American Jewish Relief Committee
Central Relief Committee
People's Relief Committee
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Erussia
Joseph Hogen
American Agricultural Actuntrar
Fasta
Yenreign
Velga
America
Tassia
Ox Ql
Morts Sd
Ukraine
Crimea
Itu
Vevid Atows
Lever
Brown
Jr. Rosen
Magcow
Mer. Brown
Bernerd Kahn
Joint Distribution Committee
Dr. Kahn
Will Ratbe
Brows
Mr. Brown
Inundation Threat Looms Over Isle of Wight
Residents fear rapid sea advance may breach Freshwater Hay and cut off the western Isle. Coast erosion study cites risk if a southerly gale coincides with high tide and criticizes 70 years of government shingle removal. Authorities urge protective works. no aid has arrived.
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London
Ele
Wight
Ind
Solent
Hampshire Archaestogica
George Colenuil
Bute
Nulway
Rivel Prinvin
Holis
Big Wave Strikes Coney Island Beach
A powerful miniature tidal wave hit Brighton and Coney Island in New York on an August night, knocking down bathers and causing several near drownings. Lifeguards and swimmers rescued victims as four people required medical attention, and the scene returned to calm after the wave receded, leaving the beaches depopulated.
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New York
Aug. S
Brighton
Coney Island
Co-Ed Pleads For Mother Sentenced As Bootlegger
In San Francisco Louise Casella and her daughter Vic torine Minic Albertini faced sentencing after Casella, a former college student, was convicted of bootlegging to fund her daughter’s education. Federal Judge John Partridge imposed six months in jail and an $8,700 fine, with Albertini defending her mother’s actions and claiming it was for college tuition.
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San Francisco
Louiise Cavella
John 8
University Pursues Youth Fountain Discovery Initiative
A Baltimore area university program plans a department focused on aging research and extending lifespan. Partners include Johns Hopkins and other institutes as it seeks methods to help people stay active, healthy, and longer lived.
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Baltimon
Johns Hopins
University
Fortune Frowns On Waif Once More
A six year old is arrested by Detective Deree for stealing four cartons of cigarettes from Ideal Grocery atone. The child says he was hungry and could sell them for food. His tale follows a history of tragedy, including his mother’s death and his father’s later death. He wandered to San Antonio and was aided by a Mexican family.
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Fortune
Stent Walf Agin
Deree
Fortune Fleet
Pearsall
San Antonio
Gasoline Consumption Sets New U.S. Record
A report from the American Research Foundation says U S gasoline consumption this year surpasses all records. Daily requirements for domestic use and exports show April demand at 30 560 000 gallons, with projections for continued high use as supplies remain strong.
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Chicago
American Research Fundation
United States
SHEDEN CUTS DOWN HAR EXPENDITURES
ATOORHOLM Aug 8 The Swedish government trims state spending for schools and old age pensions while total outlay nears the last normal year. Military pay share falls from 41.5 to 7.3 percent. the Social Democratic government aims to cut further via reorganizing the army and defense system.
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Atoorholm
Inventor claims air-tight tire valve doubles mileage
Advertisement from Chicago notes Higes of 251 Memeoe presents a new air-tight valve for tires that allegedly eliminates resealing and touching. Promoting longer tire life and doubled mileage, the device costs 1.25 dollars for five and aims to attract agents with proofs and samples.
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Chicago
Lend. Ing
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