End of the Funny Toff scheme hinted in London tale
Dick returns to the old Mendip mine after scouting the yard in Seccombe and Armitage. He finds galena particles linking a lorry to Brooks’ body, suspects a tie between All-England Haulage and High Mendip Mining Syndicate, and plans a solo Wells trip to investigate further.
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Bir Eéric
Seccombe & Armitage
Pollard
Hullo
Brooks
Mendipsa
All-England
High Mendip
Edric
Scotland Yard
Toff
England
Terry
Funny Toff
Paddington
the Asebor
Hope
Wells
Advances in British Flying Techniques in 1950
London reports major strides in British aviation for 1950 including engine design with a 16 cylinder 300 hp air cooled motor for the Royal Air Force arranged like an H to reduce frontal resistance. Progress covers metal airframes, lightweight wings, and a shift from wood to metal for lighter, stronger, easier to repair aircraft components.
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London
Royal Air Force
Great Britain
Aerial cargo grows for fragile goods to Europe
Fragile articles and perishable goods travel by air over Europe and Great Britain. Hotels in Cairo and Myvandria plan Brussels SPYOUTS to attract Christmas trade. Air transport speeds or lowers insurance costs, with millions in bullion moved yearly from London to the Continent.
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Europe
Great Britain
Cairo
Myvandria
Brussels
India Man
London
Paris
Property is tested for water characteristics in America
A fragment notes Tare characteristic observations in American waters. It mentions testing and assessment of water properties, implying scientific or environmental study. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cranberries Start Debate Between Illinois Columnists
Springfield columnist Archie L Bowen defends cranberries against Chicago Journal of Commerce writer W G Sibley who called the berry the pariah for all berries. Bowen recalls cranberry pie episodes and childhood meals, arguing the fruit had value beyond ridicule.
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Springfield
Illinois
Archie L. Bowen
W. G. Sibley
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Sibley
Bowen
Church builds miniature 18 hole golf course in basement
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia unveils a basement golf course created by the church youth under Rev William L. McCormick. The project aims to provide recreational activity and community engagement for younger members within the church setting.
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Philadelphia
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
William L. McCormick
Rotary members urged to serve on Cape May juries
Atlantic City Rotarians passed a resolution urging all members to serve on juries in Cape May county and sent a roster to County Commissioners requesting placement on jury duty as needed. An aside notes a body’s blood travels five times the distance between New York and Manila in a year.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Rotary Club
Cape May County
New York
Manila
Tickets Issued for Cash Purchases and On Account
The item notes that tickets are issued for every 23 cent cash purchase and for purchases charged to accounts.
Italy Expands Shipbuilding as Orders Surge in 1920s
Italy's shipyards at Genoa Spezia and Trieste run at full tilt with orders for two years. Ansaldo in Sestra Ponente builds for Turkey and Russia while Monfalcone near Trieste delivers oil tankers for Branderé Oi. The Navigaziona Generale Italiana unveils the Rex liner for Italy–New York service, and naval construction continues for Italy's navy with cruisers destroyers and submarines advancing toward launch.
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Rome
Italy
Genoa
Spezia
Trieste
Odero
Almirante Brown
Paraguay
Ansaldo
Sestra Ponente
Turkey
Russia
Greece
Rumania
Persia
Uruguay
Monfalcone
Branderé Oi
Pola
Bolzano
Dias
Navigaziona Generale Iualtiana” Company
New York
Naples
Lloyd Sabsado Line
Conte di
Brioni
Pugiia’ Noe
Adriatic
Tonia
Agenzia di Roma
Mercantile Ship Totals From Early 20th Century Records
A fragment notes a large mercantile figure of 830000 toda and a maritime era between 1923 and 1830. It states 198¢, thirty six ships were launched totaling 87708 toms in tonnage.
State Ward Claims Cost Maine Thousands This Year
Maine faces paying thousands to residents over depredations by fur clad wards and wild animals. Farmers report wrecked autos from a charging moose, a bull moose killing cattle, a bear overturning beehives, a fox killing honey, and a bobcat stealing a prize turkey. Legislature acts promptly on such claims, often paying them under state ward responsibility.
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Augusta
Maine
Odor Clue Determines Ownership Of Missing Money
In Paris Montparnasse cafe, Mile Louise Coneil 23 pursues a man who allegedly picked up a 100 franc note she claimed to have lost. A policeman questioned both after a near terrace pursuit. The note was found on the man but he denied possession. a commissaire sniffed the note to judge the rightful owner.
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Paris
Solomon
Ite
Biiting
Commissariat
Manu
Fragmentary arrest order linked to fraud scheme
The fragmentary text shows an arrest order connected to a fraud investigation with mention of funds and a suspect, but the wording is incomplete. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible beyond general references to a van and money.
New York Man Granted Divorce After Hat Incident in Reno
John J. Hinman of New York testified he planned to go to church when Mille Hiemen grabbed his cane and struck him, crushing his Bester top hat. He was granted a decree of divorce in Reno court, with the judge noting the disruptive quarrel over the hat and a taunting remark was spoken.
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Reno
Nev
John J, Hinman
New York
Mille Hiemen
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