Europe power scheme from Africa sparks bold plan
Belgian engineer F Anderheggen proposes transmitting Congo River power to Europe via high pressure pipes to Lower Congo generators. He argues 200 million horsepower could light and power European industry despite losses, likening the idea to the Panama Canal in ambition.
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Mall
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Europe
F Anderheggen
National Belge
Congo River
Stanley Pool
Livingstone Falls
Boma
Matadi
Anderheggen
Congo
Atlantic
Senegal
Morocco
Straits of Gibraltar
Panama Canal
Miniature Department Stores On Ocean Liner
The Empress of England, a newly acquired German liner, now features miniature department stores for each passenger class. The shops are designed to supply travel needs from novelties to fruits and candies, catering to all traveling requirements aboard.
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London
Paderewski and Jackie Coogan Aid Polish Waifs
In Paso Robles California on Paderewski’s rancho the pianist and Jackie Coogan pledged to aid Polish orphans. Coogan offered his autographed photo sales receipts with enclosures to support relief efforts. They shared a picnic and playful moments, ending with Coogan presenting his film and Paderewski praising the boy.
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Peck
Paderewski
Jackie Coogan
Linton Wells
Paso Robles
Cal
Poland
Jan Ignace Paderewski
Coogan
Monsieur
Madame Pederewski
Jackie
Qoogan
Ser
Monateur
Madame Paderewski
Papa
Mamma Coogan
Tenalls
Madame Paderowski
Madame
California
S &Nee
Mobs Queue For Year’s Big Picture At Blue Mouse
John Hamrick of the Blue Mouse theatre introduces a strict timed-ticket plan for The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, with exactly as many tickets printed as seats. Three daily showings are set, with strict entry at each start to ensure full, timely viewing statewide.
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New York Theatre
Boston
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pittsburg
John Hamrick
Blue Mouse Theatre
Mariner
Hamrick
Bellingham Death Identifies Former Idaho Sheriff Daggett
A body in Bellingham morgue has been identified as former Idaho Sheriff Walter E. Daggett of Lewiston. Daggett disappeared August 12 and ended his life by shooting himself in a Bellingham hotel on August 13. Identification was made by members of the Nile Temple of the Mystic Shrine. Daggett’s remains will be buried in Kendrick, Idaho.
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Bellingham
Walter E. Daggett
Lewiston
Idaho
Nile Temple of the Mystic Shrine
Daggett
Kendrick
Unless Your Bank Roll's Feeling Fine Dine in New York
A satirical verse critiques Broadway dining costs and the lure of high prices in New York. It warns visitors to be prepared to pay and notes the steep menu prices and extravagant meals as a moral nudge about financial prudence. The piece blends humor with a warning about overspending on indulgent meals.
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New York
Prune Stone In Adam's Apple At Boston Hospital
A Boston woman identified as Mary McLean sought X ray aid claiming a prune stone lodged under her Adam's apple after swallowing a prune in excitement over a car crash clone escape. Surgeons disagreed but she left with pills and relief. Aberdeen reports better lumber prices at the Douglas Fir Export association monthly meeting.
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Boston
Mary McLean
City Hospital
Aberdeen
Douglas Fir Exploitation and Export Association
Climber Wins Bet Dies After Feat on Stairway
Frederick Beabolt won a bet by climbing and descending a 26 step stairway 300 times without stopping in London on August 26. He died suddenly three hours later, his feat ending in tragedy.
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London
Frederick Beabolt
Minister Tells of Wife's Case
Rev. A H Sykes former pastor at Watkins Park Presbyterian Nashville says Tanlac improved his wife Mrs Sykes delicate health for ten months stomach trouble and nervous breakdown. He notes relief after short use and household duties resumed. Tanlac sold widely by Seattle Bar tles Drug Stores and leading druggists.
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A. H. Sykes
Watkins Park Presbyterian Church
Nashville, Tenn
Taniac
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