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Image 1 — [April 22nd, 1926] The Red Arrow Club announced it will give away a live baby for free because the parents cannot support or educate the child. The parents wish to remain anonymous. While the club views this as a good deed, the Lebanon Rustic argues that giving away a baby is morally wrong.
Image 2 — [April 22nd, 1926] The Red Arrow Club announced it will give away a live baby for free because the parents cannot support or educate the child. The parents wish to remain anonymous. While the club views this as a good deed, the Lebanon Rustic argues that giving away a baby is morally wrong.
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[April 22nd, 1926] The Red Arrow Club announced it will give away a live baby for free because the parents cannot support or educate the child. The parents wish to remain anonymous. While the club views this as a good deed, the Lebanon Rustic argues that giving away a baby is morally wrong.

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[April 19th, 1926] The First Radio Parish, a non-sectarian organization, was formed in Portland, Maine, with Rev. Howard O. Hough as pastor. Services were broadcast from WCSH to listeners across New England and the Middle Atlantic States.

The inaugural service featured music from a violinist, pianist, and quartet.

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[April 19th, 1926] Eighteen-year-old Johnny Miles of Nova Scotia won the 30th Boston Marathon, setting a new world record.

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[April 19th, 1926] Critics highly praised Marion Davies in "Beverly of Graustark," noting her impressive dual role as an American girl masquerading as a prince. The film received acclaim for its elaborate costumes, scenic effects, and strong supporting cast, including Roy D'Arcy and Antonio Moreno.

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[April 19th, 1926] The Red Sox and Athletics split a twin bill. Philadelphia won the morning game 3-1, with Lefty Grove allowing only three hits. Boston rallied in the afternoon to win 2-1 before a crowd of 15,000, aided by standout defensive plays from Ira Flagstead.

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[April 19th, 1926] Viggo Pedersen, a prominent Danish landscape painter, passed away in Roskilde, Denmark, at the age of 72. Here are some of his works:

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[April 18th, 1926] Five massive lava waves rolled down toward Hoopuloa on the Kona side of Hawaii. The flow is increasing in volume as it moves steadily into the sea. Severe earthquakes were reported, and police are guarding highways to manage enthusiastic sightseers.

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[April 18th, 1926] Mrs. Athenius Folsom Colbert, the oldest native-born Oklahoman, has lived through ninety years of history. She has witnessed the state transform from tribal territories to a modern landscape of oil, skyscrapers, and air mail.

Despite her age, she remains highly engaged with current events.

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[April 18th, 1926] The Ecuadorian sports club 9 de Octubre was formally established, although its roots as a soccer team in Guayaquil date back to 1912.

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[April 18th, 1926] The Sooner tennis men swept their six matches against the Oklahoma Aggies in Stillwater. They won 12 out of 13 sets, with the only Aggie set coming from Lauren Barnes. Captain Fred Royer secured the final set to complete the sweep.

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[April 18th, 1926] A fire engine collided with a sedan at Lake and Market streets, killing Lieutenant George Mohr and the company's canine mascot. Four others were seriously injured in the crash. Additionally, a six-year-old boy died from injuries sustained in a separate automobile accident.

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[April 18th, 1926] The silent comedy drama film "A Social Celebrity", directed by Malcolm St. Clair and starred Louise Brooks as a small town manicurist who goes to New York City with her boyfriend (Adolphe Menjou), a barber who poses as a French count, premieres in theaters

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[April 18th, 1926] Governor Moore stated he is willing to act as an arbiter in the Passaic textile strike. However, he rejects calls to impeach officials, noting he lacks that power.

He also has no intention of deploying the militia, suggesting that any legal remedies should be sought through the courts.

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[April 18th, 1926] Paramahansa Yogananda began a historic week-long series of public lectures at Carnegie Hall in New York City, drawing capacity crowds and introducing thousands of Westerners to Indian devotional chanting (kirtan).

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[April 18th, 1926] The first census of the independent Irish Free State was conducted, recording a population of 2,971,992, which was a 5.3% decline since 1911.

This landmark event, marking a major administrative milestone after independence, recorded data on religion, occupation, and language for over 700,000 households.

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[April 18th, 1926] More than 10,000 people turned out at Victoria Station to welcome the arrival of the Australian tourists. They had landed at Dover earlier that morning and drove into London on a Tilling Stevens petrol electric bus

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[April 18th, 1926] Edgar Wallace's mystery story, The Black Abbot, follows the descendants of pirates who know the location of 1,000 stolen gold ingots. The treasure was hidden within the ruins of Fossaway Abbey. The plot explores how this knowledge impacts their lives.

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