Monarchs in exile as Spanish republic opens prisons
Royal family scatters into exile while republican leaders assure life of the new regime. Prisons in Bandona Valencia Jaca and other cities are opened for thousands of political hostages amid crowds celebrating the fall of the monarchy and birth of the republic. Don Niceto Alcala Zamora acts as provisional president with Queen Maria Christina as regent.
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Willingdon Faces India Crisis Amid Unity and Cleavages
The new governor general Lord Willingdon confronts a vast India of 1400 million with hundreds of languages and sharp religious divides. Independence pressures, Gandhi’s round table talks, and the Moslem Hindu imbalance loom large as he oversees a country demanding self rule while managing unrest and sectarian tensions.
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Gandhi
London
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Canada
Woman sets new one way speed record in Detroit air race
Miss Niklaus flies the Lockheed Vega to a record 210.085 miles per hour over a three mile course near Detroit. Judge Knepper of the National Aeronautical Association notes the timing was average from four runs, with wind adjustments. The aviatrix previously held a March altitude record on a official course.
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Nicaragua
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New Orleans
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New Federal Crime Enforcement Surge Marked by Prolific March
Woodcock announced a peak in federal prohibition enforcement for March with more arrests and stricter actions than any prior period. Courts show rising sentence lengths while fines decline, reflecting a nine month shift after enforcement was moved from Treasury to the Justice Department.
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Despite Uncertain Tariffs Britain and Europe Tensions Rise
Fragmented text notes rising dangers in European politics as Austro German tariffs and naval tensions draw attention. It mentions visits to London for talks with British leaders, signals of French observers, and shifts in German leadership. The garbled passage references pressure on Germany over tariff accords and naval moves with Italy.
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Language Mastery and Eloquence Across Tongues
A reflection on the value of learning multiple languages whether dead or living. The author cites a French writer and Colton to argue that acquiring several tongues is a few years work, while eloquence in one is a lifelong labor.
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Colton
Will is Power Theme in Mussell's Child Developments
Bertrand Mussell argues childhood main urge is the will to power the drive to become an adult. He notes two forms in a play the first is learning to do things the second is fantasy or make believe.
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Temper as Steam Valve in Work Habits
A brief reflection on temper as a safety valve. It argues losing temper signals underuse of personal energy and urges channeling steam into productive work rather than letting it vent.
Human Ladder Assists Escape at Sundertend Fre
In Sundertend, Fugland a risky human ladder formed by two on the ground and two on shoulders plus a third tier supported by interlocked arms enabled women to climb down to escape the fate.
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Pewter and Silver Items Through the Eighteenth Century
The record lists pewter articles such as porringers plates salts hatters sugar bowls dram cups teapots pepper casters butter plates and square and pine pots. Spoons appear later in the century. In the early 1800s new silver teaspoons are listed. Tankarda and flagons are on the earliest list with pitchers appearing early in the 1500s.
Colonial Candles and Early Whale Sperm Oil Notes
Historical reference describes early colonial candle making from sperm whale head oil and beefs with resin and tallow. Mentions New England coast and the mid sixteenth century as the period of initial colonial industry.
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Sarton N Rawson
New England
White strawberries grow in France but rarely in U S
The text notes a cultivated white strawberry exists in France and that wild white strawberries are rare sports of red varieties. It states the Bureau of Plant Industry does not know of any wild white strawberries occurring naturally in the United States.
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United States
Bureau of Plant Industry
Human Salamander in Oven Heat Test Stuns Readers
A Spaniard reportedly spent five minutes in an oven heated to 200 degrees on June 20, 1820, setting a remarkable record for standing heat and endurance.
Bullfighters Hat Styles Described in Historic Note
A historical note describes two bullfighting hats. The mortera is worn in the arena and is typically velvet with gold over a wig. The somberro anche is made of felt and worn by a bullfighter while walking the streets.
Classical Inspired by Whaling Narrative and Melville Link
The piece discusses whaling as a large yet warm blooded mammal encounter in literary and artistic contexts. It notes a connection to Herman Melville and mentions a work titled Dick as being influenced by whaling themes.
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Highland Games Draw Big Crowds in Scotland
Highland Custom describes the Highland Games as formal gatherings in the Scottish Highlands. The events occur annually, attracting crowds rivaling major southern sporting occasions.
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Twighlands Nativa Dresa
Quote on handicaps and perception by La Rochefoucauld
A fragment quotes La Rochefoucauld noting that those without senses cannot appreciate or comprehend certain qualities, implying a view on perception and understanding.
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President McKinley Inquiry on Garcia Aid in Spin War
The message to General Garcia,Cabas insurgent, asks what assistance Carolla would provide to the United States in the Spin war. Lieutenant Rowan reports Garcia could furnish at least 8,000 well armed men and a countrywide information network with guided action.
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Garcia
Cabas
Carolla
United States
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Careia
Alexandrite Crystals Too Small for Blades, Says Curator
Precious mineral expert Dre W. P. Foshey of the Smithsopian Institution notes no alexandrite crystals large enough to carve into blades have been found. He cites 4 crystals measuring 3 to 4 inches in diameter and warns gem quality alexandrite remains very valuable at about $1000 per carat.
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Dre W. P. Foshey
Smithsopian Institution
Banking term payable to bearer in negotiable instruments
The phrase payable to bearer appears in negotiable instruments like checks, making them transferable by any bona fide holder and removing the need for endorsement to negotiate the instrument.
Birds and Cats and Bugs Feeding Urgency
Local notice urges kindness to cats and birds while sparing bugs. Citizens are asked to feed cats and bell them to protect birds and give the birds a chance. The message emphasizes little sympathy for bugs and promotes humane treatment across species.
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