Science's New Robots and the Rise of Remote Control
The article traces robotics from 18th century automata to modern electrically powered devices. It notes televox style robots reacting to sound, radio seeing eyes, and remote naval operation controlling Centurion without crew. It highlights implications for automatic telephone exchanges and distant management.
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E. E. Free
Baron Kempelen
Europe
Free
R. J. Wensley
Centurion
Segrave Sets World Speed Record At Daytona Beach
Maj. H. O. D. Segrave powered the Golden Arrow to a new world straightaway speed record of 231.362 miles per hour on a one mile course at Daytona Beach. He surpassed Ray Keech’s 207.55 mph record set in the Triplex, with White and Bible preparing to challenge again at low tide if weather remains favorable.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Maj. H. O. D. Segrave
Irving Napier
Ray Keech
J. M. White
White
Segrave
Lee Bible
Bible
Lions Fight Over Prostrate Keeper in Cage at Luna Park
In Los Angeles at Luna Park zoo, two lions fought over the prostrate lion tamer Clarence Koontz aged 24 as 100 onlookers watched. Koontz received 14 bites and scratches and neck injuries, later treated at Santa Fe hospital with a guarded prognosis.
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Los Angeles
Clarence Koontz
Luna Park Zoo
Koontz
Santa Fe Hospital
Many Fast Friendships Formed in Montana Legislature
Helena dispatch notes the farewell days of Montana's Twenty-first legislature reveal strong bonds formed among members. The piece highlights how 56 counties unite, with urban and rural representatives forging mutual understanding that strengthens state cohesion beyond legislation. Continued on page 20.
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Helena
Twenty-first
Legislative Assembly
Montana
Diplomats Welcome Hoover At Formal White House Reception
Washington March 11. The first formal White House social since Hoover's inauguration brought diplomats in vivid dress to the East Room. President and Mrs. Hoover, two weeks in the mansion, greeted ministers ambassadors secretaries consuls charges d affaires and attaches, as guards and aides directed the crowd.
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Washington
White House
Hoover
Diplomatic Corps
Executive Mansion
East Room
Mrs. Hoover
Mhem
Helens Smelter Workers Get 25 Cent Daily Wage Increase
About 350 employees at the American Smelting and Refining plant in East Helena receive a 25 cent per day raise, lifting many to 44.50 and up. The hike follows similar increases granted to Anaconda Copper Mining slag plant workers after earlier wage moves for miners.
Shooting at North Main street soft drink venue wounds Walter Duggan
Walter Duggan, 24, of 131 Clear Grit street, was shot through the right lung when a bullet fired through a door struck him at a North Main street soft drink place. James McBride is jailed as the suspected assailant after a confrontation with deputies. two other men, Dan Siehart and Clayton Maxwell, were present with varying degrees of involvement as the investigation continues.
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Walter Duggan
Clear Grit Street
North Main Street
St. James’ Hospital
James McBride
McBride
Clayton Maxwell
Standard
Duggan
Butte
Jack Duggan
Jack Bowden
Dan Siehart
Bowden
Siehart
Henry Levinski
Main Street
Sheriff’s
Konrad
McKenzie
Illiam
Mutch
American pilot survives crash near Calabasas
Edward Koehler, an American aviator, escaped injury when his plane badly landed near Calabasas, turning on its side. He and two passengers freed themselves from the wreck, after being missing for four days since the revolution began. He had last been seen lifting his ship at Hermosillo, with rumors he sold it to rebels.
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Nogales
Ariz
Edward Koehler
Calabasas
Koehler
Hermosillo
Sonora
Beloved Leader Joseph Toole Dies in Helena
Joseph K. Toole first governor of Montana, died at 78 in Helena from a heart attack after months of illness. He had returned from California to Montana six months earlier. Mrs. Toole, daughter of General Rosecrans, was at his bedside. Surviving sons include Edwin W. Toole of Great Falls and Joseph P. Toole of California.
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Helena
Joseph K. Toole
Montana
Toole
California
Great Falls
General Rosecrans
Edwin W. Toole
Joseph P. Toole
New York City
Sidley Case Sees Extensive Motions On Acquittal Bid
Court rejects almost all motions to strike evidence as Patrick Sidley faces embezzlement trial. After six days of testimony revolving around an $87 000 shortage at Anaconda Copper Mining, defense sought to strike exhibits and testimony. James Baldwin led 27 motions, 18 about state exhibits and 9 about accompanying testimony, with one exception denied.
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Patrick Sidley
James Baldwin
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Sidley
Passmore
Metals Bank
Baldwin
Montana Solons Grapple With Railway Bill and Deadlock
Helena March 1 The Montana legislature extended beyond the 60 day limit as nine bills passed and three remained in committee. The stalled measures included H R 318 on the agricultural experiment station and H R 343 on the railway commission. A conference on the railway bill was again disputed with a tied vote and a new committee appointed.
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Railway Commission
Helena
Legislative
Meadrock
Montana
H. R
Agricultural Experiment Station
State Railway Commission
House
Senate
Propria
Department
Agriculture
Conference
Donovan of Toole
Donovan
Larson
Teton
Mexican forces brace for decisive BI clash
AP reports tension rising as Gen Calles strengthens lines to strike rebels in the north. Federals push toward Torreon and Durango while Canitas rail repairs support movement. Rebel forces hold south to Chihuahua City with reinforcements from Juarez and Nogales.
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Associated Press
Calles
Vera Cruz
Sinaloa
Torreon
Durango
Canitas
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Nogales
Aguirre
Gen. Urbalejo
Carrillo
Mazatlan
Mexico City
Culican
Mother and son charged as accessories in Seattle murder
Police say Marie Turpin her daughter Edith and son Huston Turpin hid James McCourt and Leo Burns after the fatal shooting of Patrolman E R Sherard in Seattle on September 14. The trio face trial in Seattle Superior Court with bail set at 5000 for the mother and daughter. Huston Turpin remains in Washington state reformatory.
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Seattle
Officer
Butte
James McCourt
Leo Burns
E. R. Sherard
Marie Turpin
Edith
Huston
Ewing D. Colvin
Washington State
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M’court
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