The Rise and Death of Harry B. Rosen, Life Insurer
New York reports Harry B. Rosen, famed New York Life Insurance Company producer, died at forty seven. He wrote tens of millions in policies for his company and others, achieving a career described as incomparably greater than any life insurance solicitor. Rosen started in 1904, rose to write 60 million in a year, and counted many film stars among his clients. He died after a rapid illness, leaving a wife and son, with leaders praising his industry and devotion.
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Darwin FP. Kingsley
New York Life Insurance Company
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Hhef
Harry Rosen
Russia
America
Startford
Conn
New York Life
National Association of Life Underwriters
Hartford
New York Lite
New England
Presiden Kingsley
Norma Talmadge
Viha
Constance Talmadge
Eugene O'Brien
Elaine Wammerstein
Charles Jay
Pauline Fredrick
Cecil de Mille
Olive Thomas
Elsie Ferguson
Polley
Mr. Diesen
Park Row
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Hosen
Theodore Roosevelt
Kingsley
Thomas A. Buckner
Lfe
Friars
Fifth Avenue Association
Mariman National Bank
Philip
Shim
Harry B. Rosen
Shipping losses in 1922 total 216 vessels report says
The Liverpool Underwriters' Association annual report notes 216 vessels over 500 gross tons lost at sea in 1922, totaling 407,756 tons, with 60 American-flag ships among them and a 71,313 ton year-to-year decrease. Also mentioned are a lumber cargo schooner at Savannah, a new rubber-gutta percha rudder to be shown in New York, and Miamiogoe Yacht Club planning for its annual regatta.
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Liverpool Underwriters’ Association
Naval Academy to Hold Gym Meet in One Evening
Annapolis Md Feb 12 The Gate for the annual tournament of the intercollegiate gymnastics association to be held at the Naval Academy has been fixed for March 23 It has been determined to apply naval promptness to the affair and to complete it in a single evening rather than the two which has been the usual period A longer list of enthusiasts than ever is expected
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Intercollegiate Gymnastics Association
Naval Academy
Jack Ryan to Coach Braves Twirlers
Jack Ryan former Boston catcher and 1894 95 96 pitcher for the National League team signs to coach the Red Sox pitchers for the season. He recently linked with the Washington club for five years and coached the University of Virginia in 1920 and 1921. Bitty Gibson says Benny Leoncard is set for a $50 000 offer with a percentage chance in a future title bout.
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Jack Ryan
Boston National Legague
Red Sox
Washington
University of Virginia
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Ator Freedman
I. Chigago
Dempsey Tax, Boxing Industry and Golf Lessons
A column blending sports commentary on Dempsey tax lore with reflections on era earnings, golf basics, and players’ wages. It weaves satire about income taxes, boxing culture, and fielding strengths, citing Hollacher and Field era contrasts while musing on push shots and match prospects.
Merriman Church Keeps Cemetery Untouched Amid Oil boom
Nestled four miles south of Ranger Texas a small brick Merriman Baptist Church sits beside oil derricks and a noisy State road. Despite booming fields that brought wealth to landowners the church refused to allow leasing its cemetery or expanding into the adjacent school lot, choosing charity and missions over profit while remaining close to its simple roots.
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Boston Post
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Gardner and Evans Decline Walker Cup Tour Abroad
Chicago February 13. Robert A. Gardner and Chick Evans of Chicago, the only two eligible American golfers who have won the national amateur championship twice, will not go to Great Britain this summer with the American challengers to defend the Walker Cup, Gardner's decision is final though Evans may reconsider if conditions permit.
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Robert A. Gardner
Chick Evans
Great Britain
Gardner
Evans
Teacher Oft en Lonely in Schoolhouse
Kenosha Wisconsin February 4 A lone teacher is Miss Mary Goetz at the little red schoolhouse in New Munster Kenosha County. County Superintendent Kerwin told the county board last week she often goes a whole week without a pupil. A parochial village school serves most children, but locals preserve the tradition of a country school by vote to keep it.
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Wis
Mary Goetz
New Munster
Kenosha County
Kerwin
First English baby born on Tristan da Cunha
Manchester February report details Rev Henry M C Rogers and his wife baptizing Tristan da Cunha’s first and only English baby, Edward, amid a community of 119 diverse residents. Story notes island hardships including scarce supplies, rationing, and isolation while praising the missionaries' dedication.
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Tristan A
Henry M. C. Rogers
Tristan da Cunha
South Atlantic Ocean
Capea Town
Tristan
Rogers Whites
Edward
Prince of Wales
Tristan Igoke
Germany
Austria
Britain
Admiralty
England
Napoleon
St. Helena
Rogerses
Where Was Virgil’s Boyhood Farm Located
A debate over Virgil’s boyhood home moves from traditional Pietola near Mantua to Calvisano. Archaeological findings and inscriptions from the first century point to the Vergilian family living near Calvisano, about 30 Roman miles from Mantua, suggesting the poet’s family was settled in that nearby area.
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Calvisano
Vergil
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Probus
Mantua
Dante
Pietola
Propus
Mommsen
Picola
Bravunnoltz
Brescia
Vergila
California Prohibition Lauded As Social Corrective
A confidential survey by Samuel F. Rutter, federal prohibition director in California, argues prohibition reduced crime and improved welfare. It cites declines in drunkenness arrests, juvenile court cases, and alcoholism deaths, while noting bank deposits rose post prohibition. The report urges wide distribution by women's clubs and temperance groups to bolster enforcement in California.
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San Francisco
Tech
California
Samuel F. Rutter
Washington
Rutter
Braves Face Infield Shakeup After FAS Acquisition
Braves manager Mitchell flags unsettled infield roles as new signings Padgett, Smith, Sehmier, and Conlon join the squad. Ford, Boeckel, and Kopf must boost speed and versatility to hold spots.
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Braves
Padgett, Smith, Sehmier
Conlon
Ford, Boeckel
Kopf
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