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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
7
Washington bulletin notes Amalfi Italy has faced repeated landslips along red cliff homes and mills. The article traces Amalfi past as a medieval maritime power and current scenic tourism hub with paper mills and macaroni plants.
A Chicago lot in the business district bought in 1550 for 510 by Dr J T Foster and passed to his daughter Mrs Clary F Bass of Teteboro NIL has been repurchased for 140000 from her grandson Samuel B Warner who had received it from Mrs Bass daughter. The lot has remained in four generations and now belongs to the second generation. Mrs Bass bought it to keep it in the family.
Travelers can view Amalfi Harbor and Capri from the sea with dramatic cliffside hotels perched above the town. Tourists ride along coastal highways to glimpse the sweeping panorama, while warnings of remote, precarious hostelries linger in travel notes.
The Bible Society of Maine directs a hand written Bible project in Portland. One thousand pages, each the size of a newspaper, will weigh 80 pounds with over 1500 contributors aged six and a half to ninety. The first page is by the founder's son and many schools and churches contribute pages for exhibition.
Pittsburgh reports bold campaigns to curb crow numbers seen as essential to protect game birds poultry and crops. Naturalists warn crows destroy eggs and help pests by reducing useful bird populations, while hunters and conservation efforts grow across regions to preserve youth birds and insects.
In the will of late Sir Henry Lucy, famed as Toby M. P. of Punch, a provision creates an annual cigar gift at Punch staff dinners to honor the donor. Five hundred dollars is set aside for investment to fund this remembrance, with the estate valued over one million dollars.
The American Chemical Society division of chemistry of medical products notes a revival of vitamin research worldwide. Three new advances are summarized ahead of a Washington meeting, with isolation claims from Japan Washington and from Toronto and New York.
The Belgian Koremann faced Hoppe in a world billiards championship match marked by temperaments and technical brilliance. Koremann failed to seize the early lead as Hoppe produced a surprising off night, with Koremann later fading while Hoppe struggled.
The item surveys diverse sports facts from England and Canada. It mentions women owning race horses, the National Lacrosse Association of Canada formed, tennis in Washington high schools, ancient Greece boxing, Walter Hagen as 1922 British Open winner returning to compete, and the ancient Athens stadium with a capacity of 880000.
The article surveys a mix of sports news and trivia. It mentions Ison Stadium as Buffalo’s proposed park name, Milton Olander return to Iowa, popular English sports ranking, Milas Shawn as a 7 foot 2 inch standout, a former American walking champion not seeking Olympic candidacy, the Royal Canadian Golf Association’s 126 clubs, Nalto joining Japan’s Olympic team, and various notes on Dempsey fights, Pacific Northwest Golf championships, Mount Balster’s high golf course, and Australian Olympic and Davis Cup mailing rules.
Star Tlinois athlete Captain Pitch Johnson of the Tlinois University placed second to Kinsto of MlMnois as Kinsto tied the world's record in the TS-yard high hurdles. Johnson also finished second to Kinsto when he tied the conference record of 0.76 10 in the 00-yard high hurdles. Johnson is also a broad jumper.
The article praises Tommy Gibbons for avoiding fame and focusing on self care and disciplined training. It notes his home base and belief that brains in work drive his advancement beyond rivals at his weight.
The Grand National is England's premier steeplechase since 1830. It demands extraordinary stamina from the Liverpool horses and flawless schooling. Jockeys, both amateur and professional, must display boldness and skill to navigate four miles and a half over 80 fences.
The text recalls Walter Johnson’s early days when he pitched to Jim Delehanty, then an American umpire. Delehanty, surprised by Johnson’s fast delivery, recalls the moment and wonders about Johnson’s control as Cantillon and Delehanty discuss the rookie’s pitching.
A bulk of notes covers 85 minor leagues this season with umpire decisions average per game and multiple player trades and releases. Al Wise of Shreveport recalled, Toronto releases Al Simmons and Chris Speyer, Charley Pechous jumps to Logan Square, Cecil Coombs named Wichita Falls captain, and various trades sending pitchers and infielders to Bay City Paris and other teams. President Coolidge acknowledges Coast League season pass and wishes success. other moves include Lea Dampecy release and Dewey Clinton captaincy in Western Arkansas league. Multiple players transferred between leagues and teams across the country.
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