Exposition Air Contest Offer Sparks Interest
Edmund Gerson, manager of the American exhibition in London, offered to fly from New York to Paris with the French aviator and return one aviator for exhibition flights at no reply to President Chilberg. He asked 400 for services. offer not accepted. If aeroplane inventors accept, the exposition may propose bringing one or both navigators for exhibition flights.
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Loulefot
Wright Brothers
Chilberg
Edmund Gerson
Karla Court
London
New York
Paris
Gerson
Perlon
Don Carlos Death Attributed To Newspaper Hypnosis
Rome reports that Don Carlos, claimant to the Spanish throne, died after his widow says a newspaper story about his death caused auto-suggestion. The widow notes he was well before Milan’s report a month earlier, but fear of death grew daily and his heart weakened, leading to fainting spells.
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Hy Walted Press
Rome
Don Carlos
Milan
Plymouth rooster hitched by boy in Winsted tale
In Winsted Connecticut Abel A Woodward, merchant on Meadow Street, reports his Plymouth rooster Judde broken to harness by his son Irving. The young driver hitches and drives the bird with a breast yoke and whip, while Judde stands patient before being whisked into a cart. This humorous domestic scene contrasts with a Washington dispatch noting a sharp drop in federal tax receipts in the year ending June 30 due to the prohibition wave.
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Dudds
Plymouth
Abel A. Woodward
Meadow St
Irving
Hanticler
Judde
Judd
United Press
Washington, DC
Federal Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
W O W Celebration Opens With Parade and Initiation
The Woodmen of the World two day celebration begins this evening with a parade and initiation at the Labor Temple at 4 30. Rounds tomorrow at the A P KE are under T P Revelle with visiting camps taking part. The Amphitheatre program closes with a reception at the New York building. Drill expects a 1 30 p m start tomorrow. In MORSELOS Mexico a dam break on the San Juan river killed two men and injured three, destroying houses and crops worth about 500 000 dollars.
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Labor Temple
T. P. Revelle
New York
Morselos
Mexico
San Juan River
Behind the Ringling Circus Folk The Families We Never See
A candid glimpse into circus life reveals performers as ordinary, largely married people who travel vast distances, endure nightly danger, and sustain a close, loyal community. Clowns, acrobats, and equestrians share quiet homes when off tour, with rare camaraderie and mutual support shaping their demanding lives.
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Ateh
Lre
Ringling
Eurprive
You
Ife
Equestrienne
Nebraska
Chicago
Atlanta
Seattle Park Board Plans to Establish Public Golf Links
A historical humor piece riffs on public golf in Seattle, celebrating Beacon Hill links and park board action. It parodies Dooley and figures like Cheasty, Rockefeller, and Carnegie, blending local politics, labor, and golf mania in a colorful, satirical voice.
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Seattle Park Board
Beacon Hill
Dooley
Pat
Maloney’s
Park Board
John D. Rockefeller
Andy Carnegie
Mike Malloy
Teddy Rosenfelt
Afrika
Taft
Sharman
Mount Vernon
Nivir
John D. Rockey Feller
Bure
Hiving
Cheasty
Washington
Mike
Engineers View the Ferris Wheel Demonstration
A large delegation of mechanical engineers observed the Ferris wheel on the exposition grounds as Manager L H Pearson and Chief Engineer Mottinger demonstrated its balance and safety features. The engineers were shown it could unload with no power and that all safety devices functioned, convincing them the wheel remains safe under various conditions. Pearson hosted a luncheon afterward with provisions for the guests.
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Ite
L. H. Pearson
Mottinger
Pearson
Penson Paores
Georgetown Fights Over Brass Buttons and Uniforms
In Georgetown four patrol officers balk at standard uniforms and brass buttons. Councilman Hale sues the city for a writ of mandamus to enforce the ordinance requiring brass buttons and policemen’s hats. Hale seeks a metropolitan police force or a ruling on the matter in superior court.
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Georgetown
Hale
Burg
W. H. Johnson
James Olson
Fred Reames
Andy Contin
Keepers of the Peace
Senate paper tolls tariff vote tomorrow
United Press reports that the Senate leaders reached a tentative agreement to vote on the conference report for the tariff bill tomorrow afternoon at six o clock. The move sets the stage for a decisive roll call as lawmakers prepare for final action.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Earthquake Shock Reported Near Bamfield Creek
A fragmentary notice notes a bright shock of earthquake printed yesterday near Bamfield Creek Bark Sown d in the vicinity of Victoria British Columbia with no further details available.
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Victoria
B.C
Bamfield Creek
Barksownd
Wires Underground Ordinance Extends Across Downtown
The city council approved an ordinance requiring all electric and telegraph wires to be placed underground within three years. The defined downtown district runs from King Street to Cedar Street and from First Avenue to Fifth Avenue.
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Counci
King Et
Cedar Rt
Firat Av
Fifth Av
Bible Institute Plans Midsummer Lecture Campaign
Rev Alexander Beers of Battle Bominary conducted a sermon at the Free Methodist church launching a midsummer Bible Institute campaign. Meetings will continue for two weeks with Beers in charge as the drive proceeds to raise funds.
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Alexander Beers
Battle Bominary
Bible Institute
Free Methodist Church
Beers
Woman seeks divorce after staged marriage ruse in 14 year court case
In Appleton Wisconsin a 14 year old court case resurfaced detailing a ruse to obtain property. Miss Lucinda Bush of Chicago and a Kaukauna man allegedly married under false names, separated after the ceremony, and pursued divorce and the return of $3,600 in goods. Judge Goodland annulled the marriage to John Hussell. Miss Bush, daughter of Fred Heeb, is said to be living at Park Palle, Wisconsin.
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United Press
Appleton
Wit
Auk Te Carlowe
Mies Lucinda Hush
Chicago
Kaukauna Tnu
Mies
Waill
Cour
Mim Bush
On & Atreet
John Burwell
Mine Bush
Fred Heeb
Park Palle
Wie
City Hall's Maze Sparks Gripes in Beattie
Local observations complain of Beattie City Hall chaos and lack of a usable directory. Elevator operator voice worries, treasurer’s office action, and confusing layouts frustrate citizens seeking information. The piece likens the hall to Mammoth Cave, urging reforms and better signage.
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Col. Proaper
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Jack Bull
Tukwila Mayor Defends Community Against Criticism
Tukwila Mayor Joel Bhumaker rebukes Maj. Cleero Newell for remarks about town residents lacking humanity in housing tuberculosis patients. He emphasizes that tuberculosis has no place where children live and defends Tukwila’s stance amid controversy.
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Joel Bhumaker
Tukwila
Maj
Cleero Newell
Two Men Rob Bank Roll After Meeting On Waterfront
A. Chaffin reports two chance acquaintances robbed him of 160 dollars after meeting on the waterfront yesterday. He spoke to police at Columbus hotel and a mayoral quote warns tubercular patients be isolated for safety.
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A. Chaffin
Water Front
Columbus
Mayor Seeks Site for Camp With Higher Motive Than Money
Mayor Shumaker says there are many suitable sites around the sound for a camp, moved by a motive beyond dollars and cents. The remark frames possible community use and the hopeful purpose guiding the project.
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Shumaker
Airship theft tale ends in heart failure death
In Fruitvale California William Allen reported chasing a stolen airship and arresting its sealant TA Kindler after a week of “joy rides.” The inventor Thorman Wehihle claimed Kindler coerced him into rides. Kindler was released with a promise never again to ride the balloon. The tale ends with the complainant’s death from heart failure.
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Fruitvale
Cab
William Allen
Thorman Vwehimle
Kindler
Allen
Unclear OCR Note Leads to Fragmented Report
A damaged OCR passage presents a chaotic mix of names places and numbers. The readable parts reference incidents involving bathers a diver and a hospital visit but specifics remain obscured by garbled wording and missing context.
Telegraphone records telephone messages with storage on wire
An ad praises the Telegraphone as a superior device for storing speech. A spool of wire holds thousands of messages and can attach to a telephone to dictate letters or business transactions. The inventor claims flawless duplication and accurate records.
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Telegraphone
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