Stricken Driver James Welch Dies After Apoplexy
South Ryegate June 12 James Welch who recently moved with his wife from Topsham to Mr and Mrs Charles Grant home was stricken with apoplexy Thursday while driving from the village to Mr Grant s He fell from the buggy unconscious and died hours later at the Grant home A local notice mentions efforts for Vermont anti tuberculosis funds Caledonia county and Mrs FE Wallace in town packing to move to Newport Other items report the burial of Mrs Clara Cleveland the mother of Mrs C B Exley and Masons visiting Burling ton for a Shrine engagement.
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South Ryegate
James Welch
Topsham
Charles Grant
Mr. Grant
Grant
Vermont
Caledonia County
Rye
FE. E. Wallace
Newport
Gilson Quarry
L. Vi. Brock
FB. Ff. Wallace
Allen T. Gay
Sierra Madre
Calif
New England
William Terry
Hartford
Conn
Everett Terry
Francis Ingraham
Burlington
Wells River Lodge
Carl Samuelson
Crown University
Yneath
Charles Hrant
Reutoh
Charles Robert Grant
Montpelier Seminary
Dorothy
John McClelland
Hinton
Friends
Town
Everett Foraythe
Tolley defeats Gardner for British amateur golf crown
The Chicago golfer Robert A. Gantner loses to Cyril Tolley in the British amateur golf championship, while the U S Public Health Service reports a potential cure for leprosy. Surgeon General Hugh S Cummings announces progress from the Kalihi Hawaii station, noting successful treatment trials and potential wider use, with ongoing careful study and documentation.
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Muirfeld
Jane Iz
Robert A. Gantner
Chicago
Cyril Tolley
Old University
United States Public Health Service
Hugh 8. Cummings
Sinc
Hawaiian Islands
Ater
Publi Health Service
L. FE. Dean
Alee
College of Hawai
Kaliki
Hawaii
T Me Donald
Eve Bern Mein
Rach Peticel
Specie
Aloor
Spontaneous Combustion Explained for Oily Rags and Dust
An article explains why oils, flour, coal, and oily rags can self ignite. It details carbon-oxygen oxidation, heat buildup, and factors like moisture, confinement, and darkness that affect ignition, noting sparks or electricity can trigger true spontaneous fires in mills, elevators, and factories.
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Bureau of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Ahipa
Dark Horses Meaning Behind a Popular Americanism
A tale explains the origin of dark horse as a racecourse term later used in politics. The story centers on Judge Melliveigh in Kentucky who hints of a hidden contender, sparking belief that a dark horse can win against favored candidates.
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Kentucky
Judge M. Tilveigh
Melliveigh
Tnstance
Herman Eduard von Holst
John C. Calhoun
Ayn Polk
Eng
Thackeray
Philip
Bines
Bern
American Commonwealth
Elile
New York
Trilyane
Appeals to all mothers Nettistown tribute benched child
A June 12 local note from Nettistown Ma mourns a mother of a lamented child Blakeley Coughlin aged nine days ago. The letter describes a baby described as a tall three aces tall weighing two pounds with tight hair and eyes. The writer requests prayers as the family awaits further details in a weekly column.
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Nettistown
Methore
Childres
George I
Blakeley Coughlin
Bialiy
Wien
Belmar
Polish Front Pierced Leaving One Railroad Line
Russian bolshevik cavalry drive southwest of Kiev encircling the city as they cut the Kiev Berdichev railroad at several points and pierce Polish lines. Soviet forces number 30 000 to 40 000 with 9 000 cavalry. The Kiev Korosten line is threatened as heavy fighting continues along the front with infantry in action around Kiev.
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Warsaw
Associated Press
Kiev
Berditehev
Kiev-Korosten
Dnieper River
Mrs Catt Again Heads World Suffrage
Geneva June 1 Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt was unanimously re elected president of the International Women Suffrage alliance at this morning s session of the league congress here She had agreed to accept the office despite declaring yesterday that she felt compelled to retire
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Geneva
Associated Prose
Carrie Chapman Catt
International Women Suffrage Alliance
Lita
Valuable building stone found near Memphis by Mississippi quarrymen
Geologists and experienced quarrymen declare a vein of silica white stone near Nig Hear creek south of Memphis to be the most valuable building stone in the United States. Reported by Dr. L C Glenn of Vanderbilt University the vein, averaging 25 to 30 feet deep, yields blocks with flat even faces and rustproof durability. The stone can be sold cheaper than lime, cement, brick, or other white stones, and a 1100 acre tract is optioned to tap the vein with investors planning a market operation via Memphis and Atlanta interests.
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United States
Memphis
Mississippi
L. C. Glenn
Vanderbilt University
Nushville
Glenn
Hinnie Central Raitrend
Dead Thos
Wellford
Memptite
W. P. Dunbar
Atlanta
Securil l
Stgaising
Nathan Straus Plans Palestine Visit Amid Politics Stance
Nathan Straus, Jewish philanthropist and Layladd passenger, sails toward Palestine but says he will not engage in political campaigns. He intends to interest England in Zionist aims while remaining apart from party politics.
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Palestine
New York
Nathan Strmus
Philanthrop Panaenger
Ringland
England
Chilean Officials Quit Over Election Campaign Laxness
June reports from Santiago say six to nine cabinet members resigned after provincial and departmental directors were removed by police chiefs amid government failures to maintain order during the electoral campaign.
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Santiago
Chile
Plebiscite on Liquor to be Held in New Brunswick
A Montreal dispatch reports that New Brunswick will hold a plebiscite on prohibition in July. The vote aims to decide whether to repeal or tighten liquor laws and regulate wine and other beverages. The timing and exact questions remain to be clarified by provincial authorities.
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New Saunswick
Montreal
New Briewick
Treatment of Neurasthenia Ad Claims Pink Pills Cure
An advertisement discusses neurasthenia linked to influenza, urging nonalcoholic tonics to revive nerves and blood. It cites Mrs Minnie Russell of Everett Massachusetts who reports improved strength, appetite, sleep, and mood after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad promotes purchasing at a druggist or by mail and offers a free nervous system booklet.
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Minnie Russell
Chelsea Street
Everett
Mans
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Sehenew
Bosses Fading From National Conventions and Primaries
Chicago Daily News argues that old time political bosses no longer loom over national conventions. It questions the influence of Platts Quays and Manns, notes primaries shift power to public opinion, and warns against selecting candidates through patronage deals.
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Tom Platts
Mutt Quays
Mark Hannis
Clark Bone
Cour
Contract Labor Problems and Limited Prosecutions Rise
The 1919 contract labor activity was high with 69 aliens deported for violations, yet only three importers faced formal actions. The year saw 774 aliens denied entry, up from 474 in 1918, while temporary waivers allowed 20443 Mexicans and some Bahama Island workers for war needs before ending in 1919.
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United States Bureau of Immigration
United States
Secretary of Labor
Canada
Department of Labor
Burras
Bureau
Bahama Island
New York
Roots Foresight Tale Links Chair to Us Canada Ties
A Philadelphia account from a Pan American building architect asserts a chair once used by Fithy Root as secretary of state has been hidden in Washington as a symbolic seat for a Canadian representative when needed. The anecdote hints at ongoing U S Dominion relations and offers a mild critique of Washington statesmen.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Fithy Root
Waal
Canada
Dominion
United States
Samen
Tekmor
Mr. Taft
Detroit
Innocent Westerner Narrates First National Convention Gaffe
A Westerner at his first national convention encounters a humorous exchange about Murray Crane. Misunderstandings erupt as a delegate mislabels Crane as senator and asks about his district, while Dupont clarifies Crane’s long status as Massachusetts delegate and national committeeman. The scene includes Crane, Dupont, and a boastful hotel owner, all recounted by a Chicago Jetter correspondent.
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Crane
Coleman Dupont
Murray Crane
Twee
Senate
Murray
United States Senate
Dupont
Massachusetts
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Toe
Berditchev
Mrs. Catt
America
Bear Creek
Nathan Straus
Mr. Roots
Kent
Burlington, Vt
Kent Ice Cream Co
John B. Thrift, Sr
Westerner
Hiram Johnson
Crane Elevator
China
Dalton
Waltham
Poldman Dupont
Equitable
L Nee
Boston
Teteee
Cord Tires
Teens Ng
Don's
Fords
Ramblers
Empires
Studebakers
Paiges
Jarvis Palace
Winooski Avenue
Burlington, Vermont
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