Explorers Map Hidden Labrador Lakes and Rivers
An expedition from the National Geographic Society and the Carnegie Museum traversed about 750 miles in interior Labrador discovering unmapped chains of large lakes and unknown rivers. The party faced difficulties including navigation and the involvement of five Indian guides during the interior journey.
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St, John's
N. F
Labrador
National Geographic Society
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburg
Cardian Free Heart Health Bottle Ad
Advertisement promotes CARDIAN as a free 50 cent bottle for heart and circulation issues. Readers are urged to send name address and six cents to East Hampton Connecticut to receive a 30 dose supply with no further obligation. Claims include non habit forming, non dangerous drug, quick relief from palpitations and nervous heart disorders.
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Cardiani Company
East Hampton
Conn
Explorers Map Labrador Route From Seven Islands to Fort Chimo
The party led by W. E. C. Todd and O. J. Murie from the Carnegie Museum travels from Seven Islands to Fort Chimo by canoe and portages, mapping the country and studying natural history, reaching Davis Strait by Aug. 22. A Liberty Bond campaign closes next week, urging readers to aid Uncle Sam.
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W. E. C. Todd
Carnegie Museum
O. J. Murie
Alfred Marshal
Chicago
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Labrador Peninsula
Fort Chimo
Davis Strait
Liberty Bond
Uncle Sam
Red Cross Benefits In Theatres Delayed
Washington on October 18 the Red Cross postponed theatrical day from October 26 to December 7 to avoid clashing with the second Liberty Loan drive. The Red Cross War Council said theatre receipts and actor salaries nationwide will go to the Red Cross fund, led by committee head A I Erlanger of New York.
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Washington
Red Cross
Red Cross War Council
Red Cross War Fund
A. I. Erlanger
New York
Mexicans Fire on U S Army Patrol at San Jose
Armed Mexicans opened fire on an American army patrol at San Jose on the Rio Grande 69 miles south of Marfa Texas. The fire was returned and no one was reported wounded.
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Marfa
Texas
San Jose
Here
Rio Grande
Plot to Assassinate Dr Cook Ties to Indian Revolution
Hindu priest Sukupa Chatterji testified in Judge Jandis court that Dr Frederick A Cook and 19 sailors were target of assassination in a plan to foment a revolution in India to embarrass Britain during World War I. George Paul Boehm allegedly proposed to impersonate Captain Cook and other crew members to trigger killings and further the plot.
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Chicago
Frederick A. Cook
India
Great Britain
Sukupa Chatterji
Jandis
Gustav H. Jacobsen
Chatter
Manila
George Paul Boehm
Boehm
Captain Cook
Himalaya Mountains
John Browne Dies at 48 in South Boston
City Hall mourns John J. Browne assistant city registrar who died at his home 11 Ticknor street South Boston after a long illness. Browne served 17 years in the city registry department and was well known among physicians officials and the public. He leaves wife Catherine L. Nagle and two young children.
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City Hall
John J. Browne
Ticknor Street
South
Boston
City Registry Department
Browne
Registry
Catherine L. Nagle
Court denies habeas relief for Cohen and Blackington in war service case
Judge Morton dismisses habeas corpus petitions for Jack Cohen of East Boston and Carl Blackington of Waterville Me claiming exemption from Army service. Cohen argues 1916 release by enlistment should shield him until his original term ends. Blackington cites head injury and alleged bias in recruitment by Dr. Towne. Both must remain in military service until Supreme Court rules on the matter.
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Jack Cohen
East Boston
National Army
Camp Devens
Blackington
National Guard of
Maine
J. G. Towne
O Hearn Secures Low Price for Soft Coal
Patrick O Hearn acting superintendent of supplies announced a contract for 800 tons of New River semi bituminous coal at $8.18 per ton, the lowest price this year and a decrease from the year’s minimum.
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Patrick O’hearn
O'Hearn
10000th recruit enrolled by British and Canadian mission
The Royal and Canadian recruiting mission announced the 10 000th recruit joined today as recruitment improves steadily across the country.
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New York
Bond sale tease mocks Chaplin Kaiser antics
A playful pitch urges visiting a bank today to buy a bond with a dollar a week. It tempts readers with a quip about spending a dollar to see Charlie Chaplin and Kaiser Wilhelm perform odd antics, framing the stunt as a lighthearted contest or advertisement.
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Charlie Chaplin
Kaiser Bill
Wife Prefers N. Husband Gets Divorce
In Providence Court Judge Fox granted Ernest Fischer a decree nisi for desertion after he testified he urged Therese Fischer to return to Boston but stopped when their eldest son threatened to flog him for pressuring his wife and child.
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Provorce
Fox
Ernest Fischer
Therese
Fischer
Boston
Refuse 10 Pay Benefits Spark Navy Yard Labor Fight
Labor leaders threaten drastic action as insurers refuse workmen compensation payments for Charlestown navy yard accidents. Civilian mechanics may refuse navy yard work until remedies are secured. Also, Baker weighs forming coal mining regiments from miners for service in France with voluntary enlistment under government unions' guidance.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
State House
Navy Yuard
Washington
Wlre
National Army
France
Baker
French High Commission
Tonch
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