Measuring Earth Size With Geodetic Expeditions
Boston in May 18 reports that American observers at Sumatra participate in eclipse studies while geodesy teams from MIT led by Alfred E. Burton pursue precise Earth measurements. They advance base line methods, pendulum gravity observations, and cross continental triangulation to determine Earth’s shape and size, linking with European data.
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Boston
Indian Ocean
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alfred E. Burton
Sumatra
Newton
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Atlantic
Pacific
Cape May
N. J
Point Arena
Cal
Institute of Technology
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Texas
Institute
Henry S. Pritchett
Uited States Survey
Earth
Ida Hes
United States
Honolulu
Burton
Labrador
Greenland
China
Philippines
Pacific Ocean
Geodetic Observatory
Middlesex Fells
Metropolitan Park System
A. Lawrence Rotch
Blue Hill
Milton
Maine
Florida
Hoosac
Out of the Ordinary World News Tidbits
A scattered review of global facts notes the Bank of France enforcing gold coin payments, Russia's vast estate, and the US holding three of the world’s ten major cities. It also covers emigration, education, industry, and various curiosities from Italy, Paraguay, and China.
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Bank of France
Russia
United States
Wisconsin
New York
England
Paraguay
Fanfulla
Rome
America
Peter Minnits
Holland
Manhattan
Italy
Spain
Argentine Republic
Uruguay
Zion's Herald
Paris
Ontario
Quebec
Thunder Bay
Lake Superior
Monte Carlo
Mantua
Virgil
Topeka
Kan
France
Germany
Canada
Australia
Austria
California
New York Bridge Company
Venezuela
Ufe
China
Mount
Ararat
Columbia voting machine shown to Indiana Commission
Thomas M Defrees explains the Columbia voting machine at the Indiana Voting Machine Commission while praising its simple construction and secure, flexible operation. The device allows provisional within booth changes, prevents overvotes, and can link multiple machines for state, county, and municipal ballots. Backers, Indianapolis business leaders, expect a new plant employing hundreds of skilled workers.
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Columbia
Indiana Voting Machine Commission
Indianapolis
Christopher Christenson
San Francisco
Cal
Judge Newshummer
Thomas M. Defrees
Defrees Thermotor Company
Mr. Defrees
Statehouse
Booth
Indiana
Defrees
Columbia Voting Machine Company
Brightwood Suburban Social Notes Run Across Many Relatives
Brightwood society column lists numerous visits and returns to the area. Residents and guests travel to and from Bellefontaine, Chicago, San Bernardino, Muncie, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Kokomo, Jeffersonville, Philadelphia, Peoria, St. Louis, Leedes, Atlanta, Oklahoma, Greenfield, Union City, Kaskaskia, Bellefontaine, Scottburg, and Potomac. It notes engagements such as church notices and social events, including an ice cream social hosted by local groups.
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Maddox
Bellefontaine, O
Albert Kemper
Chicago
Maurice Underdunk
San Bernardino
Cal
Gregory
Muncie
Lester Oldridge
Greencastle
James Canty
Terre Haute
Robertson
Lafayette
Sites
Frank Hees
Kokomo
Charles Hauck
Jeffersonville
Shaw
Bellefontaine, C
Butcher
Kansas
William King
Harry Raymond
Philadelphia
Dr. Brown
Peoria
Mary Leftcovitch
St. Louie
Frank Roesch
Harry Greenleaf
Leedies
Mary Shields
Atlanta
J. Miller
Thompson
Oklahoma
Selwyn
A. Graves
Brightwood Congregational Church
Moss
Greenfield
Nellie Wallace
Union City
Jonas Larsh
Lebanon
William Larsh
Hendrix
Edward Hendrix
Kaskaskia
Mich
Flossie Atkins
Nina Bowman
Harry Bowman
Mary Moyer
E. Traub
Potomac, IL
Lucy Brucker
Tell City
Father Brucker
St. Francis Church
J. J. Gilchrist
Letts Corner
West Indianapolis Community Notices and Visits
West Indianapolis social notes list residents returning from trips to Bellefontaine Muncie Lawrenceburg and Cumberland visiting relatives in Stilesville Oakville and Trafalgar with multiple guests from Columbus O Mitchell and Mooreville attending preacher institutes. Local church groups and ladies aid plan meetings this week with Mrs Wardwell and Mrs Givens among organizers.
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Wilkins
Bellefontaine
Trinity M. E. Church
Emma West
Lawrenceburg
Eva McKinney
Harry Swank
Muncie
Brown
Stilesville
Oakville
C. Brandt
Twentieth Century Club
Harry Wardwell
Aurelia Yorger
Cumberland
Laura
Mamie Foltz
Isadore Wulfson
Trafalgar
Samuel Trotsky
Fanny Watson
Greenfield
Lula
Imogene Hoss
Shockey
Columbus
T. J. Jennings
S. B. Grimes
Mooresville
Preachers’ Institute
Mr. Hauk
Mitchell
Harry Wood
J. L. Stout
Seene
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Trinity
Community Notes and Visits Fill Local Social Schedule
Local families hosted and visited across the week with several church gatherings and club meetings. Guest lists include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stoneman of Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chamn of Reelsville, and Rev. J. L. Stout visiting Martinsville relatives. Memorial day services planned at First M. E. Church with Rev. S. B. Grimes to preach. Magnolia Lodge and Trinity M. E. Epworth League sent delegates to district events in Brooklyn and Indianapolis.
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Henry Stoneman
Spencer
Sire
Charles Stoneman
Pearl Jenni
O. D. Atkins
R. A. Lyons
Edward Chamn
Reelsville
Eli Buchanan
Trinity M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Morris-street Christian Church
Heller
Lawrence Thompson
Logansport
Corda Stout
J. L. Stout
Martinsville
M. E
S. B. Grimes
Hovey Post
Minnie Knight
Margaret Shepherd
Trinity M. E. Epworth League
Indianapolis
Brooklyn
Magnolia Lodge
West Morris Street
Foresters
Henry Underwood
Urbana
Ill
John Nevins
Edward Baker
Frank Pierce
Cash and Anderson
H. B. Treat
Blaine Avenue
Gillespie
J. W. McGrew
Armstrong
Berkshire
Marion Park
Texas
Harry Fox
Angola
George Burt
Frank Caldwell
Michigan
Emmett Tyler
Lenten Crab
Detroit
Biddiecombe
Philippines
Aaron Walker
Kokomo
M. BE. Washburn
Cincinnati
Jessie Lee
Young People’s Study Club
Bertha Jones
Musical Art Club
Ethel Owens
West Thirty-first Street
A. Dietz
Charles Stevenson
Osteopathy Pioneer Dr. H J Jones Returns to City
Dr H J Jones, pioneer of osteopathy in this city, has returned from a hunting trip and is now located at 40-41 When Hide. He introduced osteopathy here and has practiced in the area for four years.
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H. J. Jones
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Low Fortune
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J. C. Cain
Illinois
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Scottsburg
Agnes Shea
Abram Jones
Murdock
John Horne
Misa Bertha Langston
Knightstown
Winters
Rose Thomas
Paola
Samuel Shuck
J. L. Leist
West Liberty
Pearl Atchinson
Anderson
Martindale
Fred Bartel
John Bartel
Myrtle Craven
Nashville
Ind
Neville
Chester van Arsdel
Fairmount
W. Low Rice
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Landenburger and Son
Felem
Olney
Buckingham
New Albany
King Avenue M. E. Church
H. Harman
Mra. Dembrosk
Williamson
King Avenue
M. E. Church
Mr. Huffer
Daisy Bacret
D. French
Eva Goodykoontz
Katie Lam+ee
Mabel White
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Osteopathy
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S. Coast Guard
Pekin Grand Street
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Washington
Pennsylvania Sts
Federation
E. Wash. ST
G&ee
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Hosslerwy
Merchants’ Association of Indianapolis
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Hartford
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Ariel
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