Probe Flight of Affinities in Alameda Suit
The Alameda county superior court hears a $25,000 alienation suit involving Albert Crouch naval architect and Violet Dee. Major William F Deegan is cited as contested by a nationwide search and warrants pending after initial evidence, with missing persons and a child involved.
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Oakland
Cal
Albert
Crouch
Violet Dee
Alameda County Superior Court
William F. Deegan
U.S. A
New York
Deegan
Onch
Rogers
Death Note Traced to Despondent World Chess Champion
Francisco July 25. Acting on telegraph advice police went to Mrs. Kate Eddington after she sent a telegram to her son in Ohio saying she planned to end her life. The renowned billiard champion "Spanish Kitty" had despondently written of despair over her son’s silence.
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Francisco
Inter
Kate Eddington
Ohio
Eddington
Piocer
Ring Once Belonged to Queen Elizabeth Sells for 5200
A historic ring said to have belonged to Queen Elizabeth fetched 5200 in cash at auction. The hoop of pearl is overlaid with ruby set bands and bears an enameled section linking it to the royal collection.
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Queen B
Queen Elizabeth
The
of Home
When you think of advertis_ Pre think Tr Star
The fragment presents an advertising slogan idea about Tr Star, urging a focus on promotion and branding concepts. It highlights a condensed message likely intended for a campaign or ad copy scenario. The readable text is limited and lacks concrete events or names.
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Advertis- Pre
Tr Star
Prize Offered for Pacific Ocean Flight Across 7760 Miles
Inventor Thomas H Ince posts a 50000 dollar prize for the first aviator to fly from Venice California to a Pacific destination within 288 hours and no more than 8000 miles. Hawaiian route via Midway and Guam or Fiji options noted with 6000 plus mile legs. Consolation prize of 10000 dollars for reaching Hawaii in shortest time.
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Pacific
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Ireland
Thomas H. Ince
Venice
Cal
Ince
Pacific Aviation
Lord Northcliffe
A. E. Coles
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
O Ba
Fred Whitney
Alcock
North Atlantic
Yokohama
Philippines
Midway Island
Guam
Manila
Fanning Island
Suva
Fiji
Norfolk Island
Norfolk
Brisbane
Australia
Rare Medal Honors Nebraska Journalism Professor
Prof. M. M. Fogg of the University of Nebraska journalism program received the Palmes Academique, officier d Academie, from France for his leadership of the American Expeditionary Force university college of journalism in Beaune. The AEF college served about 10,000 students with 683 faculty, and produced The American E. F. University News as a nonadvertising four page weekly with radio support from the U.S. Signal Corps.
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New York
United Press
M. M. Fogg
University of Nebraska
Army Educational Corps
College of Journalism
American Expeditionary Force University
Beaune
Cote d'Or
France
A. E. F. University
E. F. University
U. S. Signal Corps
Mouse Triggers Alarm After Rodent Chews Wires
In San Francisco a burglar alarm at the Central Police station rang out after 5 PM. Officers rushed to the Hall of Justice to find no burglars, only a mouse gnawing insulation on the alarm wires. Capt. Michael Carroll and his men investigated and left amused by the discovery.
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San Francisco
Central
Police Department
Hall of Justice
Michael Carroll
Airship to attempt Buenos Aires flight from London
British airship makers Vickers plan an August completion of the R80 airship for a London to Buenos Aires crossing. The craft would carry 10 passengers at 2500 dollars each, with notable passengers including Sir Woodman Burbidge and Lady Woodman. If successful, the voyage would take about four days.
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Don EF. Chamberlain
United Press
London
Ymail
Atlantic
Buenos Aires
Vickers, Ltd
John Alcock
Léeut
Arthur Brown
Newfoundland
Ireland
Sir Woodman Burbidge
Lady Woodman
R. H. Griffith
Sir Woodman
Griffith
Harrod’s
Them Was the Days Prices From an 1840s Day-Book
In Urbana Ohio July 25 a discovery links the phrase them was the good old days to a day-book kept by Abraham Hefflebower from 1840 to 1864. It shows beef and pork at two cents a pound, butter at 8.5 cents, shoes from 75 cents to 3.50, clothing at about a quarter of today, whisky at eight to ten cents a quart, and corn at 12 to 13 cents a bushel.
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Urbana
Ohio
Abraham Hefflebower
Canadian Railways to Spend 35 Million on Equipment
Ottawa officials estimate the Canadian National railway will spend 35 million dollars on new rolling stock and related equipment this year. Last year 22.2 million was spent for similar purposes, as the government lines operate across 14 thousand miles of track.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian National Railway
Havana Morning Whistle Sparks Civic Plea
In Havana Illinois on July 25 a large factory closed its doors and stopped the morning whistle. residents complained the change disrupted daily routines and urged another firm to blast its whistle at the same hour so townsfolk could rise on time.
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Havana
Ill
Girl Philosopher Will Hike 5000 Miles for Degree
Theresa Trump of Ferndale plans to walk from Ocean Park California to New York City to gain admission to Columbia College. She has hiked 40 miles daily with a 30 pound pack and a small revolver, surviving on berries and water while gleaning philosophy from nature and passersby.
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Columbia University
New York City
Theresa Trump
Ferndale
Ocean Park
Cal
Columbia College
Miss Trump
Sierra Nevada
New York
Columbia
Arizona
New Mexico
Heaven
Horatio
Barbers Rally Against Tips in Hoboken
In Hoboken New Jersey barbers declare tips offensive and refuse gratuities. Shop bosses raise wages and raise prices for customers by 20 to 50 percent.
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Hoboken
Hoboken, N. J
Night firing alarms war victims in Portsmouth district
In Portsmouth England on July 25 authorities appealed to the admiralty to stop night firing by the fleet. They said the practice distresses many nerve-wrecked war victims in the area and worsens their condition.
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Portsmouth
England
Admiralty
Vanity and Self-Image Define a Man's Reputation
A brash, self admiring figure dominates social scenes, courting attention with bold claims and a relentless pursuit of personal acclaim. Critics warn that such vanity clouds judgment and strains relationships, even as admirers flock to his showy persona.
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