Tiny boat voyage by Mrs Kelley to offshore yacht race
Mrs John B. Kelley of York sailed from New London to a distant point in a small craft named Diablesse to witness the British America Cup race at Cowes. The voyage, lasting 33 days, tested seamanship with storm, hunger, and wet gear while she cooked, steered, and supported the crew. She praised the sea life and claimed she never felt seasick despite hardships.
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Wes
Isle of Wight
John B. Kelley
York
New London
Conn
Atlantic
Kelley
Agin
Intic
London
Mrs. Kelley
Immigration policy stirs debate over foreign labor
Siegel warns the 3 percent law harms humanity and family unity while islanders report thousands seeking entry. He cites a tense clash between immigrant labor demand and restrictions, noting many Japanese leave farms for industry and families are affected by the policy.
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Ellis
Snid Siegel
Are
America
Islands
All Commission
Siegel
Canary
Filix Island
Rela
Prophetess Lessing Arrested in LA for Syndicalism
Edith Maida Lessing, called the prophetess of a new order, is jailed on criminal syndicalism charges. She preaches a gospel mixing Plato and Bible verses at Mount Helios, where a temple shack hosts rites and plans for abolishing private property and marriage.
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Los Angeles
Edith Maida Lessing
Lessing
Mount Helios
Secretary Fall to Visit Seattle on Tour
Secretary of the Interior A B Fall arrives in Seattle at 7 p m Saturday from Tacoma as part of a national tour. He will stay in Seattle Sunday and depart at midnight for Yakima with a party including Steven T Mather Arthur P Davis William Reed and Harry G Cruna. A delegation of business leaders and officials will greet the party.
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A. B. Fall
United States
Seattle
Tacoma
Swiss Minister Arrives in Seattle for Weekend Visit
Swiss Minister to the United States Marc Peter arrives in Seattle Saturday at 7 30 a m to be welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce and city officials. He plans to depart Monday at 1 30 p m but should extend the stay for a luncheon in his honor. Mrs Peter and two sons accompany him on this semi official trip to inspect Swiss consulates and Western scenery.
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Marc Peter
United States
Seattle
Seven Veiled Wives of Emir Attend Theatre Party
In London on August 26 seven veiled wives of the Emir of Katsina were guests of honor at a theatre party for the Nigerian ruler. Their presence highlighted a royal welcome during a visit tied to regional leadership.
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London
Katsina
Death societies form among London's poor due to costs
In London on August 26 burial expenses rise, prompting formation of death societies among the poorer classes to fund coffins and burial plates. The report notes potential use of remaining funds to ease congestion and opposition to immigration and mentions Hawaii's Japanese issue as a related concern.
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London
Hawaii
Negro Indicted for Murder of Des Moines Teacher
Joe Williams a burly laborer was indicted for the murder of Sara Barbara Thoredale a Des Moines school teacher slain June 29 on a lonely road near the city. The case centers on the assault and fatal beating of the teacher during a night out.
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Des Moines
Joe Williams
Sara Barbara Thoredale
Here
Two Men Held in Jail for Charlies Shuster Robbery
Eddie Saunders and John Wilson, both 29, are held after being found under a stairway at 707 6th Ave by officers G Comstock MH Kent B W Morris and R N Wilson. A passerby report led police to the scene after Shuster, the white victim, was unable to recall details due to intoxication.
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Charlies Shuster
Sthave
Dearborne
Eddie Saunders
John Wilson
6Th Ave
G. Comstock
MH. T. Kent
B. W. Morris
R. N. Wilson
Autclats
Shuster
Brattle Street Tracks Cause Fatal Accident
A Brattle man dies after a car becomes stuck in street tracks in Brattle. Coroner calls it an unavoidable accident tied to street conditions and urges city officials to repair dangerous spots promptly.
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Brattle
Three-Cent Milk Drops in Watertown Rival War
In Watertown New York milk now sells for three cents a quart the lowest price in years. The cut comes from a rivalry between competing milk sellers triggering a price war.
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New York Town
Watertown
N. Y
Drunks Increase in London Town
London figures show drunkenness rose 95 percent in the prior year versus 1919, yet remain only about half of 1914 levels. Convictions totaled 95 000 for the year.
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London Town
London
Northwestern professor grows red white and blue corn
A Northwestern University professor cultivates a distinctive red white and blue corn variety. The article notes Yellowstone as the sole national park without private land holdings. A snowstorm follows a separate drop from an aircraft.
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Northwestern University
Yellowstone
National Park
Horse Is Given Farewell In Los Angeles Fire Retirement
The last fire horse named Bullets was dismissed from the Los Angeles Fire Department after 22 years of service pulling wagons. A farewell parade featured a flower bedecked vehicle drawn by 18 city firemen and a personal bodyguard as thousands watched. He will spend his remaining life retired in peaceful meadows.
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Los Angeles
Meadows Sweet
Writ Issued to Aid Hightower
San Francisco August 24 William Hightower accused of murdering Rev Father Patrick Healin faced a potential defense as three Bakersfield lawyers said they would decide soon if they would take the case A writ of habeas corpus was issued by the California appellate court demanding Hightower appear before a Redwood City court Monday to show cause for his detention Heighthower showed renewed interest in his defense today
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San Francisco
William Hightower
Patrick Healin
Franklin Heck
Glen D. Curtis
Bakersfield
Hightower
Appellate Court of
California
Redwood City
Many Devils in Gods Country Plague Hackensack Visit
Hackensack New Jersey August 26 Mayor Bald resigns to attend Elks convention in Los Angeles. He quips about gods country being full of devils seeking money during his absence.
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Hackensack, N. J
Mayor Baldwin
Los Angeles
California
Millionaire Club Plans Meeting on Unemployment Aid
A special meeting at the Millionaire Club on 98 W Main St will discuss relief for unemployed men next winter. Club officials note Portland has raised 200000 dollars and that no citizen will be jobless in the coming season.
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Millionaire” Club
Millionairea’ ’ Club
W. Mainst
Portland
Rose City
Armless Blind Man Demonstrates Feet Operated Arms
A London audience watched an armless mechanic who is blind in one eye use a device attached to his feet to operate a pair of arms. He ate a hearty meal at a table with knife fork cup spoon and napkin, showing how the apparatus assists those lacking limbs.
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London
Marshall Meld Joins English Racing Elite Ahead of Cassel Deal
Marshall Meld, now based in London, is reported to join England’s young racing set. He is expected to take over Sir Ernest Cassel’s entire racing establishment at season end and race on a large scale. The text notes Portugal's voters must read and write.
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London
Marshall Meld
England
Sir Ernest Cassel
The
Republic of
Portugal
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