Cambridge wheat race yields disease resistant and high output
Cambridge scientists led by Biffen and Punnett push to perfect grain with disease resistant wheat and strong milling quality. French breeder Vilmorin and John Garton of Warrington report high yields, while the fusion of disease resistance and heavy yield remains awaited for farmer profits.
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London
Cambridge
Biffen
Punnett
M. Vilmorin
Paris
Burbank
California
John Garton
Warrington
Mr. Burbank
Garton
Cambridge School
Waltz Tempo Set at 60 Beats Per Minute
The second congress of the International Union of Dance Teachers convened in Scheveningen resolved unanimously that the universal tempo for performing waltz music will be 60 beats per minute. R M Crompton, president of the Imperial Society of Dance Teachers, moved the motion.
Roosevelt and Western Railroad Named for Theodore Roosevelt
A seven mile Louisiana railroad called the Roosevelt & Western extends from the Memphis Helena and Louisiana main line to Shields, Louisiana.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt & Western
Memphis
Monkey wedding shocks crowd in Logansport ceremony
James Reid officiated at the marriage of Julila Kruger and Master Tony the chimpanzee in Logansport Indiana in front of 200 spectators. The two year old groom and one year old bride were wed with a police chief as a groomsman and a five dollar bride price. The couple fed on rice and Tony’s former mate ashes are kept by banker August Lambrigger.
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Logansport
Ind
James Reid
Squire
Julila Kruger
Tony
Cass Circuit Court
Dom Paul
Palapye
Africa
Squira Reid
Vincent Skelton
Squire Reid
Julia Kruger
Reid
Lambrigger
Orville
Groundhogs blamed for disturbing graves in Indiana counties
In Vigo and Sullivan counties south of Terre Haute residents report ground hogs burrowing into grave sites. Bones were found on the surface and reburied. Authorities describe measures such as pouring water, starting wood fires at burrow mouths, and releasing fumes to deter the animals.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Vigo
Sullivan
Man dies after fall at wedding guest house in Swayernville
Simon Belin of Swayernville laughed at a joke on a porch railing and slipped, striking his head and breaking his neck. He died shortly after. Weeks earlier his only son was killed in mines. Local authorities investigate. death ruled accidental.
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Wilkesbarre
Simon Belinsky
Swayernville
Boys Button Dress Maids For Hire In London
London district messengers have taken on unusual tasks as clothing costs rise. A fourteen year old boy agreed to button and unbutton a lady’s dress due to a broken maid service, with repeat requests for similar tasks amid a shortage of help and higher living costs.
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London
Younster
Travels Miles to Wed in Spokane Spanish Bride Marries Far-Away Groom
Senorita E Fer nau of Valverde del Camino Spain wed H C Hall of Nelson BC at All Saints Cathedral Spokane. Dean Alfred Lockwood read the service as witnesses Dr and Mme D La Beau. The bride journeyed 10 000 miles unaccompanied. she claimed tourism as her purpose.
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Spokane
Wash
Senorita E. Fernau
Valverde del Camino
Spain
E. Fernau
Belgium
H. C. Hall
Nelson
B. C
All Saints Cathedral
Dean Alffred Lockwood
Mme. D. la Beau
Baltimore
Pretson
Fernaus
Huelva
Fernau
Atlantic Ocean
New War Engine in London to Produce Faster Torpedoes
The government plans to manufacture torpedoes praised as a major advance over current models. They are said to reach 30 knots and five miles range. The weapons will be discharged from submerged tubes on battleships.
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London
Ton of Gold Bricks Reaches Seattle Assay Office
Gold bricks weighing 2,400 pounds valued over 500000 have arrived at the Seattle government assay office. shipments came by mail from Fairbanks via Vancouver British Columbia late in the week.
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Seattle
Wash
Fairbanks
Aka
Vancouver
B. C
Old street cars repurposed as summer camp for working girls
In Mountainville, Orange County, about two dozen Avenue A street cars serve as a summer camp for Ethical Culture Society of New York members. From May to October, 3.50 a week covers lodging in converted cars, dining, and activities with a matron supervising daily life.
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Pretty Valley
New York
Hudson Valley
Mountainville
Orange County
Cara
Ethical Culture Society of
Head of Chicago Schools Ella Flagg Young Selected
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young is named to lead the Chicago public schools as the new superintendent, marking a historic appointment for the district and promising reforms in administration and education.
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Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Superintendent of Schools
Educator Mrs. Young A Chicago Schools Leader
Born in Buffalo on January 15 1845 she built a Chicago education career. She taught since 1862 served as district superintendent 1887 1889 and later as a University of Chicago education professor. An active author and club namesake, she championed pedagogy nationwide.
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Chicago
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago Normal School
University of Chicago
William Young
Young
Denver to Mexico City enduro car run marks frontier trek
A Denver party led by Gdv. Shafroth sees a 30 horsepower auto travel from Denver to Mexico City over 2400 miles of largely unexplored terrain. The team faces desert, quicksand, and rugged mountains, enduring three days with minimal supplies before reaching Mexico City to a warm welcome and ceremonial events with President Diaz.
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Denver
Gdv
Shafroth
Colorado
Old Mexico
United States
Mexico City
George A. Wahlgreen
Old
Mexico
Billy Knipper
F. Ed. Spooner
W. &. McCarton
James H. Howard
el Paso
Anierts
Lea
Roland
Tilbey
Tilly Knipper
McCarton
Stoward
Tula
Diaz
Hotel Geneve
Harper Lee
Republic
Great American Republica
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National Editorial Association
Aevin Pomeroy
Franklin Weekly Repository
Chambersburg
Pomeroy
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Jamestown
St. Paul
Association
For Roosevelt
Ella F. Young
James Howard
Guadaloupe
Juanacawlan
Chapulpepec
P Park
Siexico
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