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A chaotic montage of brief notes from Greenwich Booneville Philadelphia Puccini memorial plans in Viagaggi Italy New York London and Truro Mass. It mentions Tanneys embarrassment at a charity speech a tongue sticking on frosted steel a counterfeit arrest a Puccini monument prize and a chorus speech by Ann Scarborough plus remarks on actors and marriages in London and a deer hunting tackle by Anthony Francis.
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Greenwich
Conn
Tanney
Tunney
Booneville
Ark
Roy Houston
Viageggio
Italy
London
Zena Dare
Trutor
Mass
Anthony Tr. Francis
First pedestrian protection law dates to 1638
The piece notes that traffic and pedestrian conflicts date back to 1635 when London limited early taxi operation. It argues the core question remains whether streets should favor pedestrians or vehicles and that modern laws echo a 17th century dilemma.
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Golden Book Magazine
London
China Russia conflict puzzling in 1919 era report
The article surveys the unclear course of the Sino Russian clash noting the Chinese seizure of the Chinese Eastern Railway last summer and the likelihood it will revert to Russian control. It previews continuing political uncertainty and potential upheaval in China.
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Russia
China
Inother
The Skyscraper Question Grows In New York Debate
Clarence Stein joins critics urging limits on tall buildings as traffic congestion worsens. He argues modern skyscrapers trap people, worsen mobility, and threaten the city, while other architects dissent but debate intensifies.
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Clarence Stein
New York
Smith
Steins
Steit
Policy proposal urges Haiti commission to shape U S policy
President Hoover recommends Congress create a commission to study the Haiti situation and define a fixed American policy. Marines have long been in Haiti, delivering benefits and grievances. an impartial panel could detail them and help set a lasting program for Haiti and the United States.
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Hoover
Congress
Haiti
United States
Pastors Say No Saints Here, Humans Fallible Too
A New York church pastor argues that even revered leaders and public figures are fallible and should be portrayed with honesty. He warns against judging others as flawless and notes that all people, including the powerful, carry faults and temptations.
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New York
Winslow Women’s Club and school events listed
This week in Winslow features a Thursday meeting of the Women’s Benefit officers and an association election. Friday brings a screening of The Family Upstairs for the Senior Class at Winslow High School. Sunday notes services in all Winslow churches.
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Women's Benefit
Association
Lacy
Winslow Women’s Cluic
Gold Hall
G. T. Stevens
Winslow
Railroads Aid Extension of Plane Service
Rail transportation networks expand as several lines join a continental system. The Transcontinental association includes T. A. Maddux and partner lines with Peninsvivanis and Santa Fe linking to Norfolk and Western, Southern, Wabash, New York New Haven Hartford, Illinois Terminal, and Missouri Pacific.
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T. A. T.maddux
Peninsvivanis
Santa Fe
T. Alp
Norfolk and Weseterm
Dxansgs
Civ Southern
Wabash
New York
Newshaven
Hartford
Svetem
Missouri Pacific
Telling Town Tales In Winslow a City Strives Ahead
An evocative look at Winslow as it presses forward with progress and industry. The piece contrasts ruins of early settlements with modern railroads, A T and Harvey power facilities, paving efforts on Second Street and the Transcontinental Highway. It highlights rapid development in transportation, industry, and urban life.
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Winslow
Arizona
St Second Street
Sondius
Harvey
Tlurvey
Winslow Pi
Free treatment offered to stop attacks of fits promised by Milwaukee dealer
Reports describe an amazing treatment that epileptics say stops their attacks. R. Lepso of Milwaukee invites all sufferers to try the treatment free, requesting age and details from applicants seeking the offer.
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R. Lepso
Apts
Island Ave
Milwaukee
Wise
Fall From Bed Fatal In London Woman 78
Mrs B. Russell, 78, died from injuries after a fall getting into bed in London. The skull was more than an inch thick, and she had twice survived being run over by a taxicab.
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London
Ms. Russell
Vigilantes Form to Probe Dog Poisonings
In St Paul Minnesota a vigilantes group is formed to prosecute dog poisoners after more than 64 dogs were killed in a single residential section.
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ST. Paul. Minn
PA Vigilantes
Chamber Chief Barnes Summoned by Senate Panel
Julius H. Barnes president of the U S Chamber of Commerce was summoned by the Senate lobby committee to appear Friday for questioning about his activities connected with the federal farm board.
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Call Chamber
Washington
Julius H. Barnes
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Senate Lobby Committee
Federal Farm Board
Cotton Picking Champion Wins $500 Wager in Arkansas
Clarendon Arkansas December 12 George W. Johnson aged 54 claims the southern cotton picking record after retiring from farming. He picked 564 pounds in 19 hours to win a $500 wager, ending a long career with the feat.
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Clarendon
Ark
George W. Johnson
South
German officials endure night in Thuringian prison
ICHTERSTIAUSIWN Germany Kitty judges and prosecuting at orneys in the Thuringian department of justice have spent a night in solitary confinement in the cells of the state prison. The object was to give them personal experience in looking out from the inside.
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Ichterstiausiwn
Germany
Atorneys
Thuringian
Department of Justice
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