Mystery of Commodore Perry’s Burial in New York Vault
A century-old question about Commodore Matthew Perry’s grave moves toward resolution as Belmont and a church rector inspect Slidell vault No 95 at St. Mark’s Bowery. Workers uncover a burial chamber entry while records confirm nine coffins were placed there, yet Perry and his daughter Ann are not found.
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Mystery of Perry’s Grave Remains Unfound at Newport
The article reports grave robbing theories about Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry known as the father of the steam navy. It notes no record of his bones at the Newport monument and suggests possible grave robbery after his long service in the War of 1812, Mexican War, and Japan expedition.
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Harry Smith Wins Michigan Match Game Title Title
Harry Smith of Cleveland averaged 199 for 24 games to win the Michigan match game title with a total of 4,777 points.
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Antarctic Expedition Faces Grief and Peril on Mawson Route
An eastern coast Antarctic party battles extreme conditions while crossing ice and sea, enduring 40 knot winds, 22 below temps, and drifting snow. Leader Dover and four teammates struggle to reach Scullin monolith, facing ice cracks, lost bridging gear, and a brutal, month long ordeal before returning home.
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Muskegon to Replace Last Wooden Sidewalks with Cement
Muskegon Michigan will replace its last wooden sidewalks with cement, ending a relic era from the lumber era. Records recall in 1907 a “low mood” year when residents in a neighborhood ripped up sidewalks for firewood, causing police trouble.
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Berlin denazification law extended courts stay to year end
The denazification court remains open to clear its backlog until December 31, and Berlin Interior proposes a rider to resume trying major Nazis who avoided trial. The plan would allow attempting Hitler, and a major Nazi conviction would trigger a fine equal to Hitler’s accumulated wealth plus extra funds if new assets appear.
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Heavenly Vacation At Down-to-Earth Prices
Daytona Beach recreational area advertises a pre season offer before February 1 with a 23 mile driving beach golf all day and 24 hour fishing at low preseason rates. Free full color pictorial offer. Chamber of Commerce, Daytona Beach Florida, Ormond Beach Holt Free Port Orange South Daytona.
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Texas Christian Star Pitts to Play in Hula Bowl
Hugh Pitts, Texas Christian University center and co-captain, will compete in the Hula Bowl in Honolulu early in January, showcasing his college career on the post season gridiron stage.
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