Mexican bandits rob American callers on the Tamesi
Report from Commander B D Finney describes a July 6 robbery by three Mexican bandits on the Tamesi river. The unarmed crew of 13 aboard the U S S Cheyenne were held up by two armed men and two additional bystanders dressed as civilians. Mexican authorities regret the incident and seek to identify the thieves, but no progress is reported.
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Washington
B. D. Finney
U. S. S. Topeka
Navy Department
Tamesi River
U. S
Limestone Block Weighs 800 Tons Quarried in Derbyshire
A limestone block weighing 800 tons was quarried at Wirksworth Derbyshire. The stone measures 23 feet long 14 feet wide and 10 feet thick, recorded in London on July 22.
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London
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
Tanlac credited with ending years of pain for Mrs Anderson
Mrs Annie Anderson of Parkland Washington reports dramatic relief after using Tanlac. She describes chronic rheumatic pain digestion trouble gas sleeplessness and headaches that confined her to bed. After three bottles she says indigestion gone appetite restored and weight and strength returned enabling daily chores. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a Tanlac representative.
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Tanlac
Annie Anderson
Parkland
Washington
Mrs. Anderson
Seattle
Bartell Drug Stores
Fire by Friction Tales From Chief Tahan
An oral excerpt describes Native American fire by friction as taught to Boy Scouts. It details the hearth, drill, bow string, and cedar bark tinder, plus ritual beliefs that fire is a life-like entity born from wood and thunderbird myth, with prayers and ceremonial fire-making emphasized.
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Boy Scouts
Poslam Foe of Skin Disorders Heals Rapidly
An advertisement touts Poslam as a rapid healer for pimples eczema rashes and skin inflammation. It urges nightly application on a small area and notes visible improvement by morning. It promotes Poslam Soap for brightening and beautifying complexion and offers a free sample from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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W. 47Th St
New York City
A Dime To Stop National Anthem
Magistrate Howard S Stillwagon doles out ten cents to Tony the hurdy gurdy man to stop playing the Star Spangled Banner in Ardmore. With five records, crowds must stand and men lay off work as the tune interrupts business. The magistrate warns he will jail Tony for life if the anthem returns, then sends him away.
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Philadelphia
Howard
Stillwagon
Tony
Ardmore
Woman Auto Bandit Stages Ice Cream Truck Heist
In Philadelphia on July 22 a woman auto bandit led two men in a bold holdup of an ice cream truck at 33d and Spruce Streets. She sprang from a car with a drawn revolver, held up driver John Lynch and escaped with $700 while accomplices waited.
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Sation
John Lynch
Boldt’s French Pastry Shops Debut in City
A brief note lists Boldt's French Pastry expanding to two outlets, Uptown at 1414 3rd Ave and downtown at 913 2nd Ave, inviting locals to visit and sample offerings.
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Boldt
3Rd Ave
2Nd Ave
Woman to Wed Father-in-Law in Jersey City
In Jersey City on July 22, Emma Schmidt, 32, plans to marry her late husband’s father, Frederick Schmidt, 60, saying her husband was such a good man that his father must be good too. She adds that they love each other though it is unusual.
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Jersey City
Emma Schmidt
Frederick Schmidt
Interstate Labor Conference backs 18 year voting limit
A resolution endorsing granting the franchise at age 18 was adopted by the Interstate Labor Conference in Sydney New South Wales and will be urged for favorable action by affiliated organizations.
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Sydney
S. W
Interstate Labor Conference
Three Romneys Sell For 95 000 At Christie’s
Christie’s in London sold three Romneys for 95 000 dollars. The Warren Family brought 33 000 dollars to Albert Armor, while two portraits of Mrs Lowther painted at age 16 realized 31 000 and 30 000 dollars respectively.
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London
Christie's
Notting Hill Man Dies of Heart Failure at Ascot
W Haisman of Notting Hill collapsed and died at Ascot race course the moment the horse on his winning ticket crossed the line by a nose. Doctors attributed death to heart failure caused by excitement.
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London
W. Haisman
Notting Hill
Ascot Race Course
Morgan Donates Glass Memorial at Victoria and Albert
J P Morgan the American financier donated a collection of five stained glass windows to the Victoria and Albert Museum as a memorial to his father and to honor cordial relations between the United States and Great Britain.
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London
J. P. Morgan
Victoria and Albert Museum
United States
Great Britain
New Insect Attacks Pussy Willow Trees
In Beverly New Jersey on July 22 a beetle larva is attacking pussy willow trees in South Jersey. The larva tunnels into trunks and works beneath the bark to reach the branches, threatening the trees similar to the chestnut blight.
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Beverly
N. J
South Jersey
Here's an Olive Oil Tonic for Weak Stomachs
Advertises Proud's Portolive tonic as a pure vegetable emulsion that strengthens the system. Claims it helps run down, thin, and weak stomachs with easy assimilation and noticeable taste. Endorsed by physicians and sold by druggists for thirty days to show improvement.
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Proud
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