Blonde Eskimos Not Descendants of Lost Tribes
James R. Crawford, Arctic hunter and Stefansson party member, says blondes found in the Arctic are not descendants of a Norse lost tribe but a result of earlier explorers. Stefansson allegedly advanced the theory and was upset by reports claiming connection to Hric the supposed descendants. Crawford and his bride traveled from San Francisco to Seattle to await a North fleet voyage.
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Arctic
Stefannson
James R. Crawford
Crawford
Seattle
San Francisco
Hric
Berlin Grants Thirty Thousand Divorces in Six Months
Berlin reports about 30,000 divorce petitions granted in the last six months across the city and surrounding areas. The surge reflects mounting marital dissolutions during the period.
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Berlin
Deputies Target One-Eyed Autos On County Highways
Sheriff John Stringer and seven member force plan stiff fines for motorists who drive unlit at night and speed on county roads. Cycloplan autoists who run with only one light will face motorcycle patrols and penalties. The new squad includes Chief B R Mount and Deputies Don B Phillips, I. B. Murphy, Asa Lee, C. N. Kearney, O. R. B. Beoones and G. M. Franley.
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John Stringer
BR. W. Mount
Don 8. Phillips
I. BE. Murphy
Asa Lee
C. N. Kearney
O. KR. B. Beoones
G. M. Franley
Tragic fall ends farmer's attempted hanging in stable
London reports a Breconshire farmer named David Thompson attempted suicide by hanging in his stable. The rope snapped, the door buckled with force, and he died from the shock of the fall, according to the story dated November 25.
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London
David Thompson
Three Men Rob Denver Club in Early Morning Hold Up
Three unmasked men raided the Midwest Social club in Denver at 1:00 am taking over 5000 dollars from gambling tables and pockets. Police say the suspects lined players against a wall and escaped. one bandit may resemble the Wyoming train robber William Carnele, though officials doubt Cartisio’s involvement.
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Midwest
Rome
William Carnele
Wyoming
Cartisio
Motion to Quash Indictment Fails in Two Counts
Judge Jeremiah Neterer denied a motion to quash the remaining two counts against local mortician Gilbert M. Butterworth involving misuse of emails. The second trial on charges tied to defrauding the United States government and the families of deceased sailors and soldiers was set to begin Tuesday afternoon in district court.
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Gilbert M. Butterworth
Jeremiah Neterer
Nutterworth
United States
District Court
Chorus Sings to Large Audience at Masonic Temple
The Newrederick and Nelson chorus of 100 voices under Claude Madden performed to a large audience at the Masonic temple on Monday night. The event featured a novel concept and faithful practice by the employer, providing an evening of rare enjoyment for music lovers.
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Newrederick & Nelson
Claude Madden
Masonic Temple
Ffm
Two Men Captured Aid Kidnapping Fugitive Pair
Redding California dispatch identifies M Churchill and John Meliride as the captors sought in Fresno for kidnapping Jack Dunning. They allegedly seized Dunning in Marysville and forced him to drive before desertion after a breakdown near Ashland.
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Ashland
Oregon
Fresno
Cal
Jack Dunning
Maryeville
Dunning
Here
Record Price Set at Lincolnshire Ram Auction
At the Lincolnshire Long-wool Ram sale a ram fetched 8400 dollars, the highest price on record. The prior peak was 7612.50 dollars, highlighting strong demand for elite stock.
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London
Lincolnshire
Smuggling Goods to Germany Reported Through West Hole
Berlin reports extensive smuggling into Germany since last spring through a west hole. Goods valued at 17,000,000,000 marks entered, 48,000,000 marks confiscated. Illegal imports include 4,000,000,000 marks worth foodstuffs and cigarettes.
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Berlin
Germany
Herr Wissel
Machinists Seek Strike Vote Amid National Labor Push
Machinists across the area plan a vote this week to gauge support for a proposed nation wide strike in protest of anti labor legislation. The move comes at the request of the international union with local lodges participating.
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Beattle
Congress
International Union
Lay Plans for Seal Campaign Prombay
Chelmsford led women organize to promote movement to stamp out leprosy. About 150000 lepers exist, with only 7000 in stations.
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Prombay
Chelmsford
Are Being
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