Mosley Wins Pulitzer Race Despite Speed Record Change
Lieutenant C. Mosley, piloting an American Jade Virgina Packard, won the Pulitzer trophy aeronautic race near Mineola New York covering about 132 miles in 44 minutes 29.67 seconds at an initial 178 mph average. Official recalibration lowered the record to 188.4 mph, then adjusted to remove overcounted distance. Sadi Lecointe still holds the world record at 187 mph. Captain H E Hartney finished second in 47 minutes 8.00 seconds driving a Thomas Morse. Albert Acosta placed third in 61 minutes 57.62 seconds in an Ansaldo 8V A. seven machines failed to finish. no serious injuries.
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Mineola
N. Y
C. ©. Mosley
France
Villa Coublay
Paris
H. E. Hartney
Albert Acosta
Fire destroys mail on American steamer Philadelphia
The American steamer Philadelphia, sailing from New York on November 11 to Curaçao and Lagura, arrived in San Juan with nearly all first class mail ruined and other mail, cargo, and baggage damaged or destroyed by fire. The blaze began early Saturday and was put out after six feet of water was pumped into the holds. Passengers wore life belts for six hours, ready to abandon ship if needed.
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San Juan
Philadelphia
New York
Lagura
Russians Propose Plan to Abolish Money
The council of people's commissioners in Russia has directed the finance commissioners to prepare a one month plan for abolishing money, according to a Moscow report to the Red Flag, the Communist organ.
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Berlin
Council of People’s Commissioners
Russia
Russian Finance
Moscow
Red Flag
Uncle George the yearly Santa of Twin Lakes Kentucky
Louisville children recall Uncle George, a charity 'Santa' who hosts free meals at Twin Lakes near Louisville. For four years he has fed orphans and needy families, growing much of the food with help from Mrs Catherine Sanders and Jennie Lee. Local kids praise his generosity and the welcoming farm.
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Bette
George
Jimmy
Louisville
Louisvile
Catherine
Jennie Sanders
Hoya Blackburn
Mattle. Tucker
Jennie Lee
Floyd
Twin Lakes
Jennie Les
Proletariat reforms outline water gas and power provision
The dispatch notes an era of decreed change starting January 1 with payments for necessities by workers and families in the second category likely abolished. Water gas electricity and telephone service would be supplied under a Soviet style plan. The Red Army piece ends with a line about a year of organized efforts for the victorious proletariat.
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Red Wary
Moneyless system could reshape world, if first period succeeds
The excerpt argues that a moneyless economy, if it survives its initial difficult phase, could spread globally. It envisions a future where children grow up knowing money only as a memory, suggesting a radical shift in economic organization and social values.
Sarles Wins Auto Race at Los Angeles Speedway
Roscoe Sarles won the 260 mile race at Los Angeles Speedway driving without a stop. Eddie Miller finished second and Eddie Hefine third. Sarles earned 10,000 in prize money plus 10,000 in top prizes. Miller and Hefine claimed 6,000 and 3,000 respectively.
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Los Angeles
Roscoe’ Sarles
Los Angeles Speedway
Eddie Miller
Eddie Hefine
Sarles
Miller
Hefine
Jimmy Murphy
Jos Thomas
Jim Crosby
Barles
Millers
Hearn
Woman’s yawning causes rare jaw dislocation at theater
In San Francisco on November 25 Mrs J K Harrower attempted a quiet yawn while watching a motion picture. The yawn was unusually deep and dislocated her jaw. Emergency hospital treatment restored the jaw to its proper position.
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San Francisco
Wallis Says Immigrant Women Prefer Work Over Domestic Jobs
New York report attributes to Frederick A. Wallis, chief immigration officer, that immigrant women arriving in America—about 3000 daily—are not seeking domestic servant positions after weeks of attempts to place a girl in such work. The remark highlights a shift in job preferences among arriving women.
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Wallis
New York
América
Frederick A. Wallis
placard offer to 100000 women rejected at home
A fragment notes a man offered a placard to 100000 women but none accepted. The sentence implies a failed outreach or protest effort discussed in a historical context. No further details on identity, location, or outcome are provided.
Bugs on Warpath In Kansas Fields Threaten Next Season
Lawrence Kansas state entomologist S J Hunter warns that corn fields in southern Kansas are feated by bugs. If winter fails to kill them, the insects will likely strike again next season damaging crops and causing concern for farmers.
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Lawrence
Kas
Kansas
S. J.hunter
Local fisherfolk say boats drop further down river in Ky
Residents along the Ohio River near Hickman Kentucky report houseboats drifting deeper downstream than ever before as winter approaches. Fishermen note boats will winter along the river at Arvi.
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Hickman
Kansas river fishing and trapping prospects bright this year
A note on the Kansas river highlights strong fishing prospects and trapping opportunities for the year, signaling good yields for anglers and trappers alike. The report points to favorable conditions and potential abundance across tributaries and public access points.
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Kansas River
Leprosy inmates ask to stay at Molokai colony
Honolulu November 26 three inmates of the Kalaupapa leper settlement on Molokai who were offered freedom by the territorial board of health have requested and received permission to remain in the colony. Twelve others released on parole after chaulmoogra treatment show no traces of the disease. Among the three kept at Kalaupapa two are men and one a woman. one man, 59 with 31 years in the settlement, began Chaulmoogra treatment in 1903 and is the first inmate to do so. The board noted 35 other inmates are eligible for parole but many prefer to stay.
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Honolulu
T. Hi
Molokai
Territorial ‘Board of Health
Kalaupapa
Board of Health
Dog Dies Beside Master at Sawtelle Grave
In Los Angeles on November 25, a mongrel named Shep, loyal to Virgil Farley, died beside his master’s grave at the National Soldiers Home cemetery in Sawtelle. Officials believe the dog refused food out of grief after Farley’s death and guarded the grave until death.
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Los Angeles
Shep
Virgil Farley
National’ Soldiers” Home
Sawtelle
Farley
Crief
Home
Spokane man touts safe method to fall down elevator shafts
Spokane Washington Frank Hauer claims to have perfected a safe way to fall down elevator shafts. He tested the method the other days from the..
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Spokane
Wash
Frank
Hauer
Third floor office incident leaves minor injuries reported
An incident on the third floor of an office building resulted in minor injuries to a person or pets. hospital treatment was not specified and details are unclear from the fragmented text.
Name Change Granted in Sisterville Va for Lemon Ice
A court granted permission for Lemon Ice to change his name to Led Tee. The unusual request caused some embarrassment as the applicant appeared before the dreait court in Sisterville West Virginia to obtain the order.
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Sisterville
Paca
Dreait
Tee
Scientists Hunt Missing Dink Amid Election Day Absences
Scientists tracking the missing dink consider pausing to focus on voters who did not vote on election day. The move aims to understand gaps in turnout while investigators pursue the elusive object.
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