Americans Kill On Land Track In Bad Condition
American track and field athletes arrived in Amsterdam for the Olympic Games and faced a dilapidated stadium track. Coaches criticized the surface though officials vowed it would be repaired soon. Swimmers also complained of unsanitary facilities and sought a private pool. An estimated 288 athletes prepared under improving conditions as training continued.
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Amsterdam
United States
Robertson
Hilversum
Brussels
Lawson Robertson
Kreigsman
J. Hardeman
D. J. Devries
Netherlands Athletic Union
Natch
United State
Roosevelt
U S Defeats Italy to Meet France in Davis Cup Final
The United States earned the right to face France in the Davis Cup challenge round after sweeping Italy in the interzone final at Roland Garros. Without Bucknell star Tilden, the Americans won both singles and the decisive doubles 6-3 6-1 6-2.
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U. S
France
Autewil
America
Italy
BU Tilden
George Lott
John Hennessey
Baron Humbert de Morpurgo
Placido “Gastini
Qualifying Round Byrnes Golf Meet Under Way Today
The Byrnes park course hosts the qualifying round of the Jinks championship golf tournament led by organizer Herb Smith. He expects three or four flights of players with two rounds weekly. the qualifying round ends next Saturday and match play starts the following day.
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Byrnes Park Course
Herb Smith
California Claims Few Native Folks in State
Sacramento July 21 Lt. BE Ross head of the State Bureau of Vital Statistics reports that about one third of California’s population are natives. Some 65 percent are born elsewhere with Illinois, Missouri and New York among the top origins. Minols leads other states in population contributions.
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Sacramento
Col
W.R
Iinois
Missouri
New York
BE. Ross
State Bureau
Vital Statistica
Ross
Galden
Miss Court
Ohio
Inwa
Kansas
Cubans Fight Death Sentences as Futile Campaign
Havana July 21 Two powerful societies launch campaign to abolish capital punishment in Cuba. The International Penitentiary Federation and Cuban League Against Capital Punishment join to oppose what they call omidal murder. In a letter to President Machado they argue social regeneration renders death sentences impractical and obsolete. The societies are directed by J Mt Carpens noted Spanish penologist.
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Havana
Cuba
International Penitentiary Cross Federation
Cuban League Against Capital Punishment
Machado
J. Mt. Carpens
Penologiat
Saturday Des Moines Programs and Weather Summary
Saturday listings show a long schedule of concerts broadcasts markets and weather in Des Moines Davenport Ames and nearby venues. Highlights include Capitol Theatre Paleis Dor orchestra Weather Park Central hotel orchestra and various time slots for news reviews baseball scores chimes recitals and school programs.
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Des Moines
BP. M.lewisobn
Capitol Theatre
Paleis Dor
Weather Park Central Hotel
Noc Davenport
Trave G’hearn
Philhermonic Orchestra
Ties Maines
Herbie Koch
Argantat
Farm Service
Ambassadors
E.R. Harlan
Banker's ~ Life
Inioo P. M
Sheasby
Hertle Koch
Davenport
Phonograph Records
Tme
Chintes
O'Cedar
General Motors
Fisk Boys
Herb Heuer
Shesha
Illinois Central Beats Legion Nine 12 to 2 in City League
Illinois Central shop baseball team routed the American Legion Junior nine at Byrnes Park last night 12 to 2. Ten errors by the Legion aided the victors as Hulett Bielke Watts and Scott played for the Legion.
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Miinals Central Shops
American Legion
Byrnes Park
Hulett
Bielke
S. C
Watts
Scott
Legion
Rainy Weather Delays Iowa Road Building Progress
July paving in Iowa hampered by heavy rains but the highway commission reports progress. About 690 miles of paving planned before winter, 400 miles of gravel, and 500 miles of grading slated, making this year the largest road program in state history. Tourist travel rises as Clark University group observes highway work. June construction spending totals 4.22 million with Plymouth leading at 161 thousand, Fremont 152 thousand, and Page 147 thousand.
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Des Moines
Iowa
The
Highway Commission
Fred White
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
State Highway Commission
Plymouth County
Fremont County
Page ‘Oounty
Iowa Public Service Picnic Slated Next Thursday
Iowa Public Service employees and their families will hold their annual picnic next Thursday at Electric Park. Lunch starts at noon and the afternoon features a sports program. Committee chairs include Florence Cook on tables and Lane Anderson on sports, with other leaders listed for ice cream ice cream coffee lemonade transportation and more.
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Iowa Public Service Company
Electric Park
Florence Cook
J. P. Jones
Mike Galvin
M. C
Christensen
Lane Anderson
Charles Morgan
F. E B. Doxey
Dolle Stribley
Gindt’s Garden Bursting With Grapes on Mulberry Street
In J. J. Gindt’s garden at 142 Mulberry Street, grape vines burst with heavy clusters. The 40 by 60 foot plot holds 16 varieties, including yellow red white blue and black grapes, with ten varieties producing dense clusters across the arbor.
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Gindt
J. J. Gindt
Mulberry Street
Roger Dooley Weds Anna Mae Putnam at Riviera
Twenty four hundred witnessed the wedding of Roger W Dooley and Anna Mae Putnam on the Riviera stage. The ceremony was performed by Dr J P Van Horn of Upper Town University Fayette Ta. The bride wore ivory satin with lace and orange blossoms and carried white roses. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs R B Dooley, met at Upper Town and will graduate Aug 18. He will coach athletes at Monona Se in September.
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Roger W. Dooley
Anna Mae Putnam
Riviera Theatre
J. P. van Horn
Upper Town University
Fayette
Ruth Watson
Lamont
Kenneth Rawson
Monona, Se
Dooley
Fists Replace Swords in French Assembly
In Paris deputies clashed under Marquis of Queensbury rules as M Roux-Freissineng struck Jean Molle deputy mayor of Oran. Molle retaliated with a right and left, leaving Molle with a bruised eye after a brief exchange once thought to end in a duel.
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Paris
Marquis of Queensbury
London
M. _Roux-Freissineng
Oran
Algeria
Jean Mollie
Ora
France
Molle
Bach
Southpaw Javelin Star Hits 269 Foot World Mark
Lebanon New Hampshire July 2 Ray Goode hurled the javelin 269 feet 834 inches at the national collegiate track and field meet in Chicago then threw with his left hand proving his versatility and power.
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Lebanon
Ray Goode
Chicago
New Mars Telescope Promises Clear View of Martian Habitats
Professor G W Ritchey argues a 16 meter class reflector built in Paris will, within a decade, reveal Martian landscapes with ten times the power of today’s strongest telescopes. He expects mounting at the Grand Canyon edge, enabling viewing of possible habitats and cities on Mars.
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Mars
G. W. Ritchey
Mr. Wilson Observatory
California
Paris
Ritchey
Hia
Grand Canyon
United States
Delaney Falls to Fynh in Riverview Park bout
Des Moines reports Delaney P Young Delaney of Perry loses by decision to local favorite Jimmy Fynh at Riverview Park last night in a boxing bout.
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Ryan
Delaney
Des Moines
Young Delaney
Perry
Jimmy Fynh
Riverview Park
Caldecot England Village Drained Of Its Children
Caldecot in Huntingdonshire, once home to about 20 children, has faded as Peterborough’s growth drew families away. A lone nine year old drowned near a well, leaving Caldecot childless and abandoned with cottages decaying, the village inn closed, and shops shuttered.
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Caldecot
England
Englend
Huntingdonshire Vilage
Peterborough
All
Leo
H. Boddy
Caldecat
Wilhelm Tries to Be Real Citizen in Present Home
Doom Holland reporters note former Kaiser Wilhelm lingers as a local economic force in Doom Doorn house purchases boost area tradesmen. The editor cites his influence on the village and mentions a request to extend fire alarm duty to register with the imperial estate fire brigade.
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Wilhelm
Doom
Holland
Door House
Kalser
Doorn House
Seaman at 10018 All Set to Retire
Baltimore July 20 Captain Daniel Carpenter Littlefield now 100, injured aboard the Dora in Colgate Creek, plans no more sea duty. Born 1828 in Palo Alto, he served on clipper ships, Arctic whalers, British Navy Triumph, Cape Horn routes, and four decades along the Chesapeake before retiring.
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Daniel Carpenter
Littlefield
Colgate Creek
Marine Hospital
Chesapeake
Capt. Littlefield
Palo Alto
Cal
Arctic
Capetown
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Hongkong
Orient
Liverpool
H. M
Spain
Chile
America
Cape Horn
The
Horn
Robert E. Lee
Blonds Said More Prone to Infectious Disease in London
London experts report fair haired individuals, especially children, are more susceptible to infections and rheumatic heart issues due to lighter skin and lower pigment. They urge decent nourishment and good housing to counter the tendency.
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London
C. J. Thomas
London “County Council
T. Jenner Hoskin
Royal Free Hospital
Bear Kills Bear at Door in Ont Cabin Woman Safe
A backwoods resident Mrs L H Durfey fires on a cinnamon bear that confronted her at the cabin door near Osaquan west of Fort William Ont. She shoots the bear with a 230.30 calibre carbine, killing it. The incident occurs during a July hearing and is described in the loosely connected notes from the area.
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Osaquan
Fort William
L. H. Durfey
Beth
Brain
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