Fingerprints Risk Destroyed by Rest and Wear
In New York a debate arises after two bricklayers at the Tombs could not have their fingerprints taken because ridge lines on their skin wear down with rest and shedding skin. Mrs Mary Hamilton, a fingerprint expert, notes ridges extend through multiple skin layers and can return after a rest period, complicating efforts to identify criminals or misplaced babies. She cites cases where manipulated prints failed while police seek a law to secure universal fingerprints and address birth hospital identity concerns.
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Mary’ Hamilton
New York City
Wehde
Channel Swimming Season Opens With American Flyers
The English Channel season opens as Americans train for swims. Miss Lillian Cannon of Baltimore arrives with her two dogs to compete, joining rivals Miss Gertrude Ederle and Madame Jane Sion. Training underway at Dunkerque with Burgess guiding Cannon as others prepare for late July and early August attempts. Norman Foss heads a field of male contenders for the crossing.
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England
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Count Holds Fire In Duel Echoing Polish Revolution
Report details a duel between Count Skrzynski, a former Polish premier, and General Szepytycki. The Count did not fire after Szepytycki’s shot grazed Skrzynski’s head. Allies and other officers, including Freyberg and Michel, are noted in broader context of a European conflict and training efforts.
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Skrzynski
Canadian onner Perrault survives 1923 torching attempt
Perrault nearly died after a failed attempt in 1923 when gasoline on his body ignited as he was washed from his boat. He escaped by diving back into the channel but suffered burns requiring a month in hospital. The Channel has been conquered five times in history, in 1875, 1911, and three times in 1923, all by men.
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National gymnastics championships set for Philadelphia on June 25
The national gymnastic championships will be held in Philadelphia on June 25. The University of Montana has completed a new athletic field at a cost of $25,000.
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University of Siontana
Olympic games at Amsterdam fu-23sa attract 1500 to 2000 athletes
In Amsterdam to be held fu-23sa the Olympic games will draw between 1500 and 2000 athletes. A Western Canada Cricket Association tournament in Edmonton in early August should boost the sport in the Canadian west. Lacrosse has no field boundaries beyond the goalkeeper's 10 foot zone, unlike other games. Viscount Willingdon is named to be Governor General of Canada and excelled in cricket at Eton and Cambridge. C L Mart, famed for four distance running, is now 62 and still running exhibitions against horses for two hours daily.
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Western Canada Cricket Association
Edmonton
Viscount Willingdon
Canada
Crickster
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Eton
Cambridge
C. L. Mart
England
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New York Leads World in Jewish Population Size
New York holds the largest Jewish population among cities worldwide with 1,642,000 residents, accounting for 79 percent of the city’s total population.
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