Floods of 1927 Drowned Vast Regions Across Nation
The 1927 floods swamped an area larger than several states, from Iowa borders to Louisiana deltas and across New England. Deaths reached 457, with millions in damage. Red Cross aided 600,000+ refugees, and relief totals exceeded $17 million for the Mississippi valley, plus substantial New England support.
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Washington
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Delaware
Rhode Island
Iowa
Louisiana
New England
Mississippi Valley
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Arkansas
Mississippi
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Illinois
Iena
Oklahoma
Vermont
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Maine
Tor
Montpelier
Concord
N. B
Hartford
Conn
Central
South
Middle West
Ihs
New York
Sardines Sold One at a Time in Orient
Dr Julius Klein travels from the Orient and reports Americans will see growing demand for phonographs radios clocks musical instruments and various consumer goods as China faces unrest. He notes sardines and other imported foods appearing in U S markets and predicts widespread prosperity following current troubles.
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Orient
Seattle
Sumatra
Tia
Julius Klein
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
China
Japan
America
Iowa
Doctor Klein
Snake in Mail Box Sparks Carrier Protests
In Hutchinson Kansas mail carriers protested to Postmaster Armour over street box contents. One man found a dead snake in a box on his route and another reported a live toad leaping at him when he opened a box.
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Figtchinson
Kan
Armour
Toad
Pioneering Speculator Eugene Scales Declares Bankruptcy
Eugene G Scales once yielded diamonds for 200 dollars and built a pre war fortune of 8 million. A bankruptcy petition shows liabilities of 50000 with assets listed as nothing.
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New York
Eugene G. Scales
Sailors Refuse America Trip Sentenced for Rebellion
Sixteen Lascar sailors from the steamship Suveric told a judge they would rather go to jail than to America. They admitted signing for duty but rebelled when informed the ship would go to Norfolk Virginia. They cited cold weather and fear of never seeing India again and received four weeks in prison.
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America
Lascar
Som
Suveric
Norfolk
India
Oats Champion Treille Repeats Victory at Chicago Show
Herman Treille of Wembley Peace River Alberta Canada claimed the world oats championship at the International Grain and Hay show in Chicago. Treille's prize oats weighed 40.6 pounds to the bushel marking his second consecutive win.
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Herman Treille
Wembley
Peace River
Alberta
Canada
Chicago
Treile
Treille
Honoring Dunlap and Claypoole the first American printers
A bronze tablet honors Capt. John Dunlap and Croquet David Claypoole, early printers of the Declaration of Independence and U S Constitution. Their Dunlap and Claypoole shop stood at Market Street sites now owned by Horn and Hardart. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania unveiled the tablet with exercises.
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U. S. Constitution
Philadelphia
United States
Washington
America
Jebo
Dunlap
Ncow
Market Street
Horn & Hardart Baking Company
The
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Friends of Washington
Caveman Den Music Ties to Ancient Rattle and Art
Fragmented report connects prehistoric cave sounds to music as abstract expression, citing Frank Al Wah Parsons of the New York school of Gre and arts. He calls music the universal art and references symbolic cave figures and ritual contexts in a poetic address.
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New York
Frank Alwah Parsons
New York School of Gre and Arts
Sergeant Sings Self Into Court at Court Martial
A Royal Dieter Rifles sergeant caused a court martial by singing in the mess he performed a comic routine and denied his rank. The adjutant halted the act and ordered the proceedings. He was allowed to finish his performance before being disciplined.
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London
Royal Dieter Rifles
Dog Says Farewell to McAlester Prison
Ricky the stray dog says farewell as he accompanies warden and matron to the gate at McAlester Penitentiary. The dog’s departure marks a final moment as staff bid goodbye.
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McAlester
Okla
Ricky
Penitentiary
Pilgrims Ascend Croagh Patrick in Mayo Ireland
More than 100000 pilgrims climbed Croagh Patrick near Aghagower Mayo to visit the Saint Patrick site 2150 feet high. The venerable pilgrimage has drawn worshippers since the 11th century with legends of Patrick’s penance promises and historic indulgences.
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Croach Patrick
Aghagower
Mayo
Ireland
St. Patrick
Paul V
Radiometer Measures Ultraviolet Content of Sunshine
A government scientist at the Pasadena solar observatory has perfected an electrical radiometer that records daily ultraviolet content in sunlight. Hospitals are adopting this device to gauge the curative value of sunshine.
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Pettit
Solar Otservatory
Pasadena
Calif
Drowning After River Isere Incident in Grenoble
A ten year old girl fell into the River Isere while playing with her brother. A police officer seized a dog tied without a lead and fined the owner, denying release of the dog. The girl drowned amid the dispute and police action.
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Grenoble
France
Isere
Polce
Red Heat Detecting Paint From Westinghouse Invented
A Pittsburgh engineer at Westinghouse developed a red paint that turns black at 150 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat sensitive coating warns of overheating near bearings and hot machinery. As metal cools the paint reverts to red, aiding rapid observation.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Company
Electric Saw for Butchers Improves Meat Processing
A circular saw adapted for butcher shops promises significant gains in efficiency by handling all steps from breaking to trimming. The design lets the blade retract high when not in use, keeping it out of the way.
Holmes Jr. Heist Prompted Worries in Town
Fragmented report notes an alleged theft an hour ago involving a figure named George and remarks by Jerre Wek Gidet. Authorities advised calm as rumors swirl about a missing item and possible suspect in the area.
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George—Bsamebody
Jerre
Youth Not Only Time to Absorb Learning
Dr Charles W Hunt and Dr Bunt argue adults are capable of rapid learning. Modern psychology shows adult minds can outperform youth, challenging the old view that ideas after twenty five define a person. Learning ability rises to about age twenty and declines gradually after fifty.
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Charles W. Hunt
Cleveland School of Education
Doctor Bunt
Doctor Hunt
William James
When You Feel a Cold Coming On Ad Tag
An echo of a vintage ad urges relief for cold symptoms with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises to help fend off grip or influenza and notes a price 800.
Not Much to See BE. Berry Wall on Monte Carlo Terrace
In springtime on the Monte Carlo terrace Berry Wall known as the king of the dudes strolls with his chow dog and a New York friend. The New Yorker comments on women's fashion noting short skirts and sheer fabrics including Countess Caraway. Wall jokes about a gown as he struggles with his dog’s leash.
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Berry Wall
King
Monte Carlo
New York
New Yorker
Fabrica
Countess Caraway
Bertioz
Wall
Mr. Wall
Old Obligation Honored In St Joseph Mo City Script Crisis
In St Joseph Missouri the city paid out its own funds to cover a debt tied to city script issued 47 years ago. An Oklahoma man admitted paying $2 for the note. many bonds were redeemed with only a fraction of their face value. The city script faced a $100000 obligation but less than $4000 remains unpaid.
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Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Laconia
Ark
Bearestown
Louisiana
New Orleans
Nashville
Tenn
Arkansas City
St. Joseph
United States
Quick House Check Strikes Tenant Snag
The landlord asks if the newly built house is comfortable and solid. The tenant responds that the place is suitable yet evasive about final judgment.
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