World News Briefs From The Week In Early 20th Century Sample
Numerous brief items include Oregon political changes with W Lair Thompson winning by one vote for state senator, Charles A Murphy named warden of Oregon Penitentiary, and navy winter target practice limited due to man shortage. Also reports on Mexico intervention stance, George Innova paintings sale, Nome settlement logistics, and a 10 percent wage rise for New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers. Also California motorist license records bill, and a Chicago diet trial set to study 40 cents a day diet. Labor union actions urge action on injunctions to mop strikes amid AFL convention.
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George Tinean
New York
Mr. Innove
George Innova, Jr
Chihwahua City Doctor Killed for Being American
A fragmented report notes a doctor in Chihwahua City killed amid anti American sentiment. The State Department confirms a fatal incident connected to Villa bandita activity with claims of a $2000 ransom. Other items mention San p9 dealers and war weather but lack clear context.
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Gen
Brevino
Chihwahua City
Mateo
Sante Claus
Ios
Treyly
San
Himmelf
Gonzales Cu
Chinabos
Deutechland
Trevenio
Deutechland Iron Men
Ft Ie
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation by President Wilson
President Wilson designates Thanksgiving Day for November 80. The proclamation recalls a long custom of thanksgiving and notes the war’s darkening impact on the world. It expresses sorrow for the suffering of nations at war and a wish for peace while acknowledging national blessings.
New Austrian Envoy Named Ambassador to U S
President Wilson appoints Count da Tarnow Tarnowaki as ambassador to the United States succeeding Dumba. The Polish-born envoy, former secretary of the Austrian embassy in Washington from 1899, hails from Galika. He is recognized for his role in wartime diplomacy as a new representative to Washington. The proclamation incidentally urges national thanksgiving on the 8th day of November and calls for relief efforts for war-stricken regions.
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da ‘Tarnow-Tarnowaki
Washington
Dumba
Pool
Othe
Gallela
Woodrow Wilson
United States of ‘America
United States
Robert Lansing
Tongs War Feared at Salem as Merchant Robbery Spooks City
Salem Oregon residents fear a gang dispute may erupt after the Saturday hold-up and robbery of Wong Ling, a local Chinese merchant, by two assailants identified as SSetel Wong Sse and nee. Police say the incident heightens ethnic tensions and threatens public safety.
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Wong Ling
Salem, Or
Salem
Thanksgiving Reflections From Earl H. Emmons
The editor quotes Earl H. Emmons reflecting on hardship and faith in facing financial strain. He notes mortgage fears, threats of eviction, but expresses stubborn optimism as he compares bleakness to brighter things and a resilient spirit amid poverty and doubt.
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Earl H. Emmons
Thanksgiving to the Young and Old Reflections
A Delineator essay contrasts youth and gratitude, arguing that young people lack proportion and introspection while Thanksgiving is a feast shaped by memory. It recalls country childhoods, the turkey ritual, sewing stuffing, cranberries, nuts, pies, and the shared chores that bind families in thankfulness commemorating elder gratitude and human bonds.
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New England
Famiilies
Turkey
Fatheir
Siser
Proclamation of Thanksgiving and World Peace Reflection
Fragment from a 19th or early 20th century publication reflecting on national gratitude for divine blessings and prosperity. It emphasizes thanks for crops, labor, and abolition of internal strife, while urging recognition of nations’ duties toward peace and universal fellowship under God. The piece ends with praise for Jehovah and calls for gratitude.
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Mmne
Thanksgiving Luck Tale From a Holiday Parade
Fragmentary 19th century style notes describe a humorous exchange over a Thanksgiving turkey and luck. References to December, harvest, and beach place names appear as garbled text. The readable portions show a light anecdote about sharing food and luck amid festive weather.
True Spirit of the Festival in a Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment discusses Thanksgiving with references to gratitude, religious formulas, and charity. It mentions remembering the poor and providing to the needy in the context of a fair harvest, with unclear names and dates. The text is garbled and includes stray capitalized words and misspellings.
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Chicago
W. Lair Thompson
Lakeview
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Anarles A. Murphy
Pendleton
Oregon Penitentiary
J. W. Minto
Sao Tha
Jamon F. Pershing
Gen. Pershing
Mexico
Linera Victoria
Usnatilla
Nome
Beattle
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association of
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Mann
John Dill Robertson
Pirot
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Rorya Jaye
St. Louis
State Department
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Villa Bandita
William Pischer
Pares
Dr. Faber
Alaska
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Wilson
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Barrett Building
Athena
Oregon
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
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Waitsburg
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