Traction theory of war tank pioneer Kanshn's tale
Kansas City reports on the race to claim credit for the caterpillar traction used in World War tanks. The piece traces inventor Henry Stith and Benjamin Holt as early builders, notes patent dates from 1873 to 1900, and recounts Stith family memories of a Kansas farm life and a magician father.
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Kansas City
Canybrat
Navy
Gen. Pershing
Troy
Trade Journal
Benjamin ‘Holt
Stockton
Cal
Holt
California
Henry
Stith
Ottawa
Ean
United States
Ranson
Henry T. Stith
Kansas
Cumberland
Tenn
Roscos C. Stith
Hightant Invenne
Stanton
Miami County
Stths
Harreal
Trosneroeus
Nome
Fisian
Seek Missing Boy as NY Police Probe Abduction Ring
New York police conduct a systematic search for Rai Monde von Maluski Jr who vanished from his home after a woman named Mary Jones reportedly drove past the house in a taxi cab three times She was arrested and jailed charged with hiring three men to kidnap the boy.
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Police
New York
Raimonde von Maluski, Jr
Mary Jones
Inventor Henry T. Stith and His Caterpillar Inventions
The article recalls Henry T. Stith, known as the corn king near Ottawa, who built a caterpillar traction streetcar shown in Kansas City in 1879 and later a bicycle traction system. His son says Stith invented caterpillar traction and that four of his inventions were patented, though many were not.
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Kansas City
Mr. Stith
Sholes
Pratt
Peoria
Franklin County
Stith
Ottawa
Heira
Anscoe C. Stith
Henry T. Stith
Hoe
Tha Er
Belfast tobacconist recalls old customers with toast to past balances
In Belfast on April 15 Hugh KR Wallace a local confectioner and tobacconist arranged a plan to honor longtime customers by granting each a month of credit based on their former deposits. The notice notes his goodwill toward customers and mentions a partial request to read a 006 part of an unclear document.
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Belfast
Ireland
Hugh KR. Wallace
Cougar portrayed as timid in National Geographic bulletin
Washington April 16 The National Geographic Society bulletin cites Dr W W Nelson stating the cougar or mountain lion is extremely timid despite its size. The article notes rare attacks on people and highlights nocturnal behavior, occasional daytime ventures, and its relentless pursuit of large game across rugged terrains.
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Washington, D. C
Washington State
National Geographic Society
W. Nelson
Arizona
Chihuahua
Mountain Lion Hunts Deer With Stealth and Might
A hunter recalls stalking a mountain lion in the oak forests of San Luis Potosí. The animal used cover to near its deer quarry, then sprang with a single powerful leap, slamming the deer to the ground and killing it instantly.
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San Luis Potosi
Iowa Girl Violinist in Washington Debut
Miss Ise Nelmack a 19 year old violinist from Charles City Iowa will headline the Washington society monthly meeting in Washington tonight following several appearances with the New York Symphony Orchestra Her debut is described as one of the society's biggest affairs and she is regarded by critics as a promising young violinist.
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Washington
D. C
New York Symphony Orchestra
Ise Nelmack
Charles City
Washington Society
Neimack
Window dressers profit from crowd psychology
Essen firm records how crowds view shop windows in a study dated April 16. It notes 646 people watched the bottom, 411 the center, 189 the left side, 177 the right side, and 67 the top, while 219 passed without looking.
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Essen
Germany
Spotted Eggs in London Markets Stir Curiosity
Spotted eggs have appeared in London markets in numbers that alarm naturalists and food authorities. Investigation shows the eggs have been dipped in coffee to give them a brown tint.
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London
Third Twin Mother Elizabeth Sheffield Shines On Hockey Team
Mrs Elizabeth Sheffield center of attention as the so called third twin of her twin daughters Elizabeth and Margaret. The Sheffield family are students at Chicago Nominal College where Elizabeth Sheffield will graduate in June after making an impressive hockey record. The daughters face several more years of study.
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Elizabeth Sheffield
Elizabeth
Margaret
Chicago
Sheffield
Our Motto To Relieve the Suffering
A note highlights MR Hoover and others working to convince others about a motto aimed at alleviating suffering. It references a campaign style effort and shared purpose among involved figures.
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Mr, Hoover
Wild Beasts of Zululand Face Wipeout Warns Warden
Maj Vaughan Kirby, Zululand game warden, appeals to American naturalists and the American Nature Association to save Zululand fauna from extermination as reserves are abandoned. He hopes the Prince of Wales will aid conservation, and urges global letters protesting ongoing slaughter of wildlife.
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Zululand
Washington,d.c
United
Vaughan Kirby
D. A
American Nature Association
Vaughan- Kirby
Prince of Wales
Society For the Preservation of Fauna of
Empire
England
Tha
American Nature Fusagiation
Maj
Vaughan-Kirby
Iis
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