Stanford University funded quake study uses San Andreas fault plan
Portioned by California senators, a $15 000 appropriation supports scientists at Stanford University and other scholars to map earthquakes. They propose placing a concrete pillar on the fault near Yuma and tracking tiny ground movements to predict where and when shocks will occur, by comparing shifts against stable reference points.
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University of Leland Stanford University
United States
Yuma
Mexican
Im Valley
Sierras
Crus Mountains
Palo Alto
Jose
San Francisco
Santa Rova
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Woodinville Teacher Faces Trial Over Beating Boy
Jeary to try woman who beat pupil Anna Swigert is the Woodinville teacher. Two scheduled to go on for a superior court jury cut of an assault. Swigert was fined ten dollars and two weeks ago by Justice C C Dalton for severely beating Howard Hoffman an eight year old who failed to pronounce a weed. Her attorney appointed, and a jury will hear the testimony.
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Anna Swigert
Woodinville
Swigert
Tale
C. C. Dalton
Howard Hoffman
12 Hour Day Stirs Workers' Outcry At Plant
A Washington plant faces worker backlash over a temporary 12 hour three day week with pay at $15. Patterson defends the plan noting it is temporary and wage cuts are not planned while workers hope conditions improve soon. Critics call the arrangement inhuman and restorative but affirm the workers’ solace remains fragile.
Jeffries Defends Plain Gospel Against Church Rebuke
James J. Jeffries rejects church opposition to his moderate stance on tobacco liquor and profanity. He plans a tour with A F Putterer to deliver a direct message from Christ to men, asserting salvation comes from simple decencies and honest conduct, not church affiliation. Local pastors dismiss his approach as unlikely to find wide acceptance.
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108 Angeles
James J. Jeffries
Burbank
Los Angeles
A. F. Putterer
Jeffries
J. W. Brougher
Futterer
Postal chief is sworn in Washington March 4
Dr Hubert Work took the oath as postmaster general and pledged to continue Will Hays policies. He said the aim is to humanize the postal service and treated members of the system with kindness. Marines will guard the mails for now while the department builds its own guarding system.
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Washington
Will H. Hays
Post Office Department
Hubert Work
Postal Service
Altho
Husband Sues, But Wife Granted Divorce
P. J. McCormick once a King County sheriff candidate sued his wife for divorce but Mrs. Marie McCormick received the decree after Judge Boyd J. Tallman heard the evidence Friday. She was awarded 3500 dollars while McCormick kept property valued at 12500 dollars but burdened by debts totaling 19000 dollars.
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P. J. McCormick
King County
Marie McCormick
Boyd J. Tallman
14 Die in Jitney Bus Crash at Grade Crossing
In Painesville a New York Central train struck a jitney bus at a grade crossing killing 14 passengers and injuring others. Survivor Charlie Sullivan stated the bus did not stop before the crossing. watchman A W Barnes shouted warnings but were drowned by the train.
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Painesville
New York Central
Charlies Sullivan
A. W. Barnes
British Leaders Rally as Lloyd George Seeks Crisis End
Premier Lloyd George summons Conservative leaders Austen Chamberlain J Balfour and Lord Birkenhead to Chequers for a weekend conference. The Younger revolt is checked and a fragile truce rests as Chamberlain and Worthington-Evans patch up the crisis.
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ED L. Keen
London
Lloyd George
Austen Chamberlain
Thur J. Balfour
Lord Birkenhead
Chequers
George Younger
Sir Laming Worthington-Evans
Harding denies firing of ambassador Harvey
President Harding denied reports that he would ask George Harvey ambassador to Great Britain to resign. London sources say only the choice of successor delays any departure. Harvey’s alleged pro British stance and handling of American interests in London are cited in criticism.
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Harding
London
George Harvey
Great Britain
The
Daily Herald
Herald
Harvey
County Home Blaze Probed After Firehouse Fire
Fire inspectors blamed defective wiring for a late Friday blaze that damaged the King County home at Georgetown. The wall of the north half burned as winds and rain aided the rapid spread, with 18 rooms occupied by elderly inmates. No one was injured, though orderly Harry F E Harvey fell from a ladder while aiding evacuees.
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Georgetown
TN. L. Laing
Jesous
Hd Ryan
Harry FE
Harvey
King County Hospital
Railroads face public ire over carload switches and wood cord rules
The piece describes Milwaukee switching charges to Cedar Falls and Cedar Valle rail freight shifts, provoking state board complaints. It details fuel wood rate disputes, the 128 cubic feet cord standard, subsequent protests, court actions, and university students assisting audits as the public bears higher winter freight costs.
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Cedar Valle
Interstate Commerce Commission
University of Washington
State Board
Dying Youth Executed in Chicago Gallows
Harvey Church was hanged at Cook County jail after a 43 day confinement in a bun ker cell. He murdered two automobile salesmen to steal an expensive car and made a final plea to save him before Judge Scanlan. An immediate trap sprung and doctors said life was extinct. Coroner Hoffman later questioned whether Church had been drugged to force a confession.
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Chicago
Harvey Church
Cook County
Church
Galiows
Scanlan
Peter Hoffman
Hoffman
Bears Cagers Shock Olympian Nine
UC Berkeley slipped up in basketball when the second string faced OlympIc Athletic Club of Frisco. After a 12 to 12 first period, the Bruins trailed 12 to 12 before losing 27 to 18 in the final period with the first varsity sidelined.
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University of California
Olympic Athletic Club
Collegians
Bay
Frisco
Collegiana
Bruin
Yale Swimmers Set Intercollegiate Relay Record
Yale University swimmers set an Intercollegiate record in New Haven during a meet with the College of New York. The 250 yard relay team of five men completed the race in 2 minutes 43.5 seconds, establishing a new mark.
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Yale
New Haven
Conn
College of New York
Yale University
Long Drive Records Stunned Golf World
Frank Dennia, a 20 year old pro from Crewe Golf Club in England, is credited with one of golf history’s longest drives. The ball rolled 60 yards after landing, totaling 415 yards from the tee per a London dispatch.
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Frank Dennia
Crewe Golf Club
England
London
French Girls Soccer Brawl Stuns Paris Wire Report
A heated match between two girls teams in Paris ended in a free for all after a forward struck an opponent with a right to the jaw, following rough play in the first period.
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Paris
Boxing Returns to Tutinoia With Chicago Petition Drive
The athletic commission of Chicago plans to legalize boxing in Tutinoia after collecting more than 625,000 signatures on petitions. The effort aims to restore boxing in the region and establish sanctioned bouts.
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Tutinoia
Athletic Commission of Chicago
Dempsey Creates Match Prize For Title Choice
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey has composed a match to be staged at the Hippodrome dedicated to sporting writers worldwide. The winner will receive a season theater ticket as a prize for naming the most fitting title.
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Jack Dempsey
New York
Hippodrome
Leonard Postpones Bout With White Amid Injury Doubts
The article notes Henry Leonard delaying his match with Charley White due to an injured hand, predicting a six week or longer absence from boxing. It questions Leonard’s age and courage, recalls prior cancellations against Iaw Tendler, and mentions Carpentier entering welterweight ranks with Lewie. Pinkie Mason’s Tacoma trip and a draw with Hoy Me Cassin are touched on, along with welterweight depth and shifting rankings.
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Tenny Leonard
Hes
Charley White
Benny
Iaw Tendler
White
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