Boston's New Church Crowned as World Wide Event
The dedication of a monumental new addition to Boston's Mother Church of Christian Science drew thousands from around the globe. The Italian Renaissance structure seats about 5,012, cost near 2 million, and features a 224 foot dome, mahogany interiors, and eleven bells.
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Christian Science Denomination
Boston
Mars
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From River Rescue to a Spanking Lesson
A Naples-born mother, Signora Genaro, rescues her seven-year-old Antonio from drowning after he falls into the river near a New York City outskirts pier, prompting a dramatic rescue by a patrolman and boat crew.
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New York City
Signora Genaro
Naples
Antonio
Earthquake recording devices and an odd mix of tales
A jumbled excerpt describes five instruments for seismic measurement and notes their precision, followed by briefer anecdotes about a Neapolitan mother and a Boston household, then quirky lines on teeth exams and a Spanish American War era quarrel, ending with dialect humor about language.
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United States
Beedie T- Volved
Bredicaut
Darky
Renaming the Sioux A Presidential Indian Names Plan
An overview of a proposed program under President Roosevelt to rename every Sioux chief and warrior with family names to ensure proper descent and secure property rights. Dr. Charles Eastman leads the effort, adapting old Sioux names into new ones while preserving lineage and tribal history across reservations in the Dakotas and Northwest.
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Reat Farber Collen
Bob Taintd
Coyote
Robert T. Walt
Sam
Roosevelt
Anmlin Garhand
George Trd Grinnell
Washington
Charles Alexander Eastman
Elane Goodile
New England
Dr. Mastman
Uncle Sam
Uighagle
Mr. Maigheagle
Bob-tailed Coyote
Hubert T. Wolf
Rotten Pumpkin
Robert Pumpia
Dr. Wastman
Pakotas
Northwest
Previewsiv
Monhan
Sellin
Toosevells
The Black Seal Purse Heist In Odd Ball Courtroom Tale
A blurred historical clipping describes a theft by Reddy the lonkowl and finony the Bwift who seize a slim purse from Slicht Seungwan amid a bustling crowd. The tale weaves in a peculiar claim about telephonic conduction through the body and a swift, elusive pickpocketing scene.
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Reddy
Lonkowl
Finony
Their Compass Points to the South and the Sioux Revolt
Fragmented narrative details a controversially coded discussion of Indian culture, a city outlook, and a street crime scene in New York. The piece juxtaposes depictions of Indian life with a late 19th century theft tale featuring Jim and Red, ending with Jim’s oath to reform after an obituary clipping scene and a public note about returning a purse found by a newspaper office.
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Aimid
Red
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Ming
New York
Jim
Jimmy
Mense
Los Angeles
Child asks to see father minister in bedtime plea
A four year old clergyman's daughter, ailing at night, pleads to see her papa and then her minister. Her mother initially refuses, citing the father’s or WPA’s duties, but the girl repeats her request with a funny phonetic plea, highlighting family ties.
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