Primitive Jazz Instruments Captivate McKenzie Band
William McKenzie of the Mound City Blue Blowers discusses how music’s primitive urge endures even without real instruments. The group uses improvised items like combs, tin cups, glass tumblers, and a kazoo to create its unique sound, touring Europe and Broadway with an audience spanning ages and races. Dick Sliven, Jack Bland, and Rich McPortland contribute, stressing music thrives even on makeshift gear.
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William Alchengie
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Dick Sliven
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Rich McPortland
Arlen to wed Greek countess says Daily Express
London January report from the Daily Express asserts writer Michael Arlen author of The Green Rat will marry Countess Atlante Merati a former lord chancellor to the king of Greece. The agreement details remain to be announced.
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Jaily Express
Naugatugk flier Bert Acosta jailed for flight over river
Bert Acosta, famed trans Atlantic flyer, was sentenced to five days in New Haven county jail after arraignment in Borough court on two counts of violating Connecticut aircraft laws. He allegedly flew low over Naugatuck, attempting to land his plane beneath a bridge arch over the Naugatuck River. He was fined 46 dollars in costs totaling 107 dollars and held in default of bond after failing to secure surety men.
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Bert Acosta
New Haven
Connecticut
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Naugatuck
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George Paroayts
Connreticut
Avasta Tate
Bethany
Mrs Knapp Quits Economics Job In Syracuse
Syracuse New York January reports that Dr Florente E Knapp former secretary of state and head of the economics department at Syracuse University has resigned amid accusations of misappropriation of funds.
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Syracuse, N. X. Jan
Florente E. Knapp
Syracuse University
Cafe Operator Killed in Crash Near Fort Worth
Edward Jolson, 35, cafe operator at IMS Fest Fourth Street, was killed instantly when the surmo (car) he rode in overturned on the highway near Route, about twenty five miles north of Fort Worth, according to advices received there.
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Tex
Edward Jolson
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Suromoise
Rhotue
Eight Condemned Men to Be Examined in Bestester Case
Oklahoma officials order medical examinations for eight prisoners condemned to the electric chair. Gov. H. S. Johnston in Oklahoma City issued the directive.
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Anvernacrenus Newey
Okla
Jai Sanity
Johpton
Oklahoma City
Vely
Man,80 Pays Huge Insurance Bill as Decree Sought
An 80 year old man in Wichita, Kansas, agreed to receive $1600 annually for life, aiming to increase his income and profit over time. The story mentions a colorblind cadet issue at Annapolis and admission implications for the academic year.
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Bryant Washburn
Mate
Wichita
W. Waukon
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