Julius Kruttschnitt dies a Southern Pacific pioneer
Julius Kruttschnitt former chairman and directing head of the Southern Pacific Railway died today at 3 o clock. He suffered a heart attack weeks after retirement and funeral plans were not yet made. Born in New Orleans in 1844 he built SP into a major carrier, later overseeing Union Pacific and Harriman interests. He also served with Western Union, Harriman National Bank, and the Emergency Fleet Corporation during the war.
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York
Julius ‘Mitt
Company
Wang
Rail Associates
Newns
Seciienniset
America
Southern Pacific
Harris
Kruttschnitt
New Orleans
Harriman Lines
Washington and Lee University
Louisiana and Texas Railroad
E. H. Harriman
Napoleon
Union Pacific
Kruftschnitt
Te. Harriman Canner
Kruttchnitt
Western Union Telegraph Company
Harriman National Bank
United States Mortgage and Trust
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Tremor Recorded On Taps At Georgetown University
A very pronounced earthquake tremor was logged on Georgetown University's seismographs late Sunday. The event began at 5 33 p.m. and peaked ten minutes later, continuing until 6 00 p.m. No injuries were reported.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Tokyo
Karenko
Formosa
Stories of Woodrow Wilson's Early Life Emerge in Augusta
In Augusta Georgia June 15 readers learn revived tales of Woodrow Wilson childhood including a questionable rumor of selling newspapers and a Presbyterian church memory. An old church pulpit Bible shows patches from Tommy Wilson's schoolroom singing and improvised preaching.
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Tommy
First Presbyterian Church
Augusta
Wilson
England
Divers Seek Hidden City After Djerba Pottery Fragments
Divers near the Island of Djerba, Tunis, report finding slight fragments of pottery with marine incrustations. They hope the artifacts lead to the discovery of a lost city.
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Djerba
Tunis
Dodson's Liver Tone vs Calomel Ad Claims Safe Remedy
An advertisement urges readers to replace calomel with Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable compound said to treat liver issues without salivation or side effects. It asserts calomel is poison mercury and dangerous causing rheumatism while promising quick relief and energy for a full day’s work.
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Dodson
Amundsen romance amid Arctic solitude revealed
A portrait of Roald Amundsen and his life story emerge from a fragmentary account. The piece notes his long polar career from the Belgica to the Gjoa and notes a rumored romance centered on a rose queen, while describing his charm, frugal shifts, guardianship of two Eskimo girls, and struggles with money during hard years.
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North Pole
Arctic
Raold Amundsen
Amundsen
Antarctic
Belgica
Northwest Passage
Gjoa
Canada
South Pole
Hope Held Out Of Cancer Cure
The American Society for the Control of Cancer states that existing knowledge about cancer could save thousands of lives if people learn essential facts and cooperate with doctors. The group criticizes press reports on the Atlantic City AMA discussions for spreading discouragement and misinformation about cancer’s nature and treatment. It emphasizes early detection and proven methods like surgery, X rays, and radium as the most effective combat tools.
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New, York
American Society For the Control of Cancer Today
Atlantic City
American Medical Association
War zones and world peace cited by Eddy in Denver address
Sherwood Eddy of the Y M C A warned in Denver that America is among four danger zones for war alongside Russia, the Balkans and Germany France. He said China does not endanger world peace and cited local unrest in the region.
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Denver
America
Russia
Balkan States
Germany-France
Sherwood Eddy
Y.es C. A. Council
National Conference of Social Workers
China
Eddy
Prominent Baptist Minister Dies in Baltimore at 71
The Rev. Dr. A. C. Dixon, noted Baptist clergyman, died at a Baltimore hospital after several months illness. He was 71. Born in Shelby North Carolina he was ordained in 1876 and gained fame for his anti Darwinian views opposing evolution and for his opinions on the Bible world peace prohibition and spiritualism.
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Baltimore
A. C. Dixon
Amundsen’s Arctic Quest and a Turbulent Household
The excerpt describes Amundsen occupying a bedroomette while others use the living room couch. A polar bear rug funds the first month’s rent as Amundsen, a capable cook, handles meals. Plans for a 1924 flight unfold amid bankruptcy and an unwavering pursuit of a goal despite setbacks.
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Seattle
Amundsen
President Coolidge defers sugar tariff cut after tariff board report
Washington June 15 President Coolidge will take no action for now on a majority tariff commission recommendation to cut sugar duties by one half cent per pound. He said cost of production differences were not proven to justify a duty reduction though a future change could be reconsidered if consumer prices rise. New York wholesale granulated sugar fell to 5.48 cents from 8.4 cents in 1920. pre war average was 4.9 cents. The commission split with two dissenters, Glassie abstaining for financial reasons.
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Augusta
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Woodrow Wilson College
Valdosta
Wilson
Augusta Chronicle
Nun
Tommy
Washington
Coolidge
Tariff Commission
Yeaulaee
White House
Commission
Marvin
Burgess
Culbertson
Costigan
Lewis
Glassi¢e
British Gunboat Arrives at Hankow Harbors with Marines
The British gunboat Hollyhook reached Hankow with 50 marines. Rioting concerns persist as fears rise some Chinese soldiers may defect to rioters. Reports say a thousand troops from Wu Chang crossed the river via laborers. In Kiukiang, Chinese authorities secure Japanese protection if sailors stay away from landings. Tokyo says four more Japanese destroyers are ready to move to the Yangtze as riots flare along the river.
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Hankow
Hollyhook
Wu Chang
Kiukiang
Tokio
A.P
Sazbo
Yangtse River
Alon
Yangtse
Baby Facetion Magical Complexion Lotion Claim
An advertisement touts Baby Facetion as a MAGIC complexion lotion that removes freckles pimples and sunburn in minutes. It promises a natural baby soft skin, claims to absorb devitalized surface skin and to refund money if not satisfied.
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