Million Children Taught No Religion Claim
Dr. H C Swearingen, Presbyterian moderator, told Central Presbyterian Church that about one million children in the United States are taught without any religious instruction. He said a century ago Christianity as applied to world affairs could have averted a world war if the church had defined its faith for common concerns.
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York
United States
H.C. Swearingen
St. Paul
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Swearingen
Kingston Police Clash With Native Soldiers
Kingston Jamaica February nineteenth reports a devious clash last night between local police and native soldiers amid rising tensions. Police and soldiers exchanged fire as crowds gathered, with casualties not yet confirmed and authorities calling for calm and investigation.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Disbandment Appeals After Regimental Misconduct Claims
Indian soldiers faced British authorities amid allegations of plot and misconduct. Five troops were wounded in the incident between the nation and West while representations urged disbandment of the regiment.
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Ie Regiment
New York Reports First Smallpox Case in a Decade
New York city police announced the discovery of a smallpox case in the Manhattan district after removing Alvin Corey from his Brooklyn home to County Hospital for diagnosis. The report notes the illness is the first in ten years and prompts health officials to investigate and control measures.
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New York
Lodges Alarmed by Mattress Fire at Chalfonte
A mattress fire woke more than a score of lodgers at The Chalfonte on Fairfield Avenue around 1 am. Firefighters from Central Fire headquarters extinguished the blaze before serious damage occurred. The lodging house is run by R. K. E. Marshall.
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Chalfonte
Fairfield Avenue
Central Fire Headquarters
R. K E. Marshall
TANLAG advertises beauty from within for clear skin
The ad claims inner health improves complexion, linking stomach health to beauty. It promotes TANLAG as a remedy for digestive issues, blemishes, and fatigue, citing thousands of testimonials. It lists Bridgeport, Southport, and Fairfield drugstores as local sellers.
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Northing
Earth
USA
United States
Canada
Taniac
Bridgeport
Hindle Drug Stores
Southport
Luin B. Switzer
Fairfield
Orrin Herts
Pistol raid hits Chinatown opium dens in New York
Federal narcotics officers led a large force in a raid on Chinatown opium joints in New York. Eight arrested, including a woman injured leaping from a second story window. Weapons, opium, and paraphernalia seized, with scenes of gunfire and barricaded doors.
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Chinatown
New York
Grazia
Piper
Ralph Dyer
Federal Narcotic Division
Mott Street
Ted
Oyler
John Buf
Ethel Kelly
Goth
Bellevue Hospital
Raurd
Egyptians Ordered to Surrender Firearms
A Cairo despatch reports a martial law proclamation ordering all firearm holders to surrender within four days. Refusal could lead to court martial and death. Police are armed with rifles and empowered to act summarily against attackers.
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Bondon
Cairo
Gespateh
Quebec Publisher Sir David Watson Dies After Illness
Major General Sir David Watson, owner and controlling interest in the Quebec Chronicle, died in Quebec on February 19 after a brief illness. Born February 1871, he volunteered at the start of the European war and served overseas from September 1914. He commanded battalions and brigades in the Canadian divisions and led the fourth division to war’s end after a long Quebec Chronicle tenure since 1891.
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Quebec
David Watson
Quebec Chronicle
Sir David
Princess Mary Dresses Plain for Royal Wedding
London reports reveal Princess Mary will wear simple lawn lingerie with Buckinghem lace edgings, reflecting thrift and practicality. Queen Mary urged newspapers to avoid wedding lingerie details, while observers note restrained style contrasts with lavish earlier royal gowns.
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Princess Mary
London
Queen Mary
Victoria
Mary
Governor Faces Betrayal Charges From Former Secretary
Miss Frances Birkhead, ex-secretary of Lee M. Russe, sues for 100000 damages in federal court charging the Governor betrayed her life and, with friends, threatened to commit her to an asylum. The Governor denies the allegations as politics aimed at him.
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Frances Birkhead
Lee M. Russe
Mississippi
United States
Lael
Black and White Beauty Bleach and Toiletries Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Black and White Beauty Bleach with a fragrance, claiming it clears pimples blackheads freckles and liver spots. It promotes Black and White Soap and Cleansing Cream with prices 25c and 16c per package and invites readers to request a daily booklet from Plough Memphis Tennessee Department stores.
Protect Yourself Against the Flu Ad in Nonsensical Advice
An old advertisement touts self protection against influenza urging open bedroom windows and frequent use of a nasal antiseptic cream. It instructs applying the cream into the nostrils to reach the throat and claims it will prevent germs and ease nasal passages during the flu epidemic. The tone is promotional and urgent with many spelling errors.
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Bly
Raid Takes Sugar Prunes and Mash in Columbia City
In a police raid at 28 Tellroad Avenue, Saturday, officers surrounded the Third Precinct area and confiscated three gallons of mash, five acres of sugar, and 390 pounds of prunes. Sere of Sere… Memenski was held on $2,330 bond in county court. Another raid led to the arrest of John Sucholeski at 5 Kaltroat Avenue with charges pending.
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Colombiy
Tellroad Avenue
Saurday
Prines
Memenki
Caly Court
Vine
John Sucholeski
Violation of Liquor Law Leads to Bond in Case
A man faced liquor law violation after two bottles labeled white mule were found on the premises. Police allege a second offense and he was held under a $600 bond awaiting further hearing.
Price of a Man discussed at YMC A service
Rev J I Guernsey pastor Grace Church delivered the address on The Price of a Man at the Y M C A yesterday afternoon at 3 30. Violin solos by Miss Clara Baln were presented.
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YMC. A
Y.myc. A
J. I. Guernsey
The
Grace
Js. Curat
Clara Baln
Washington's Birthday Holiday Mail Schedule Noted
Bridgeport Post Office and branches will operate on a holiday schedule for Washington's Birthday. Regular carrier service will not run during the day, but perishable deliveries will occur. General delivery windows open noon to 1 PM and from 1 PM to midnight. registry, parcel, and stamp windows open 8 AM to 12 noon. parcel post window service maintained 8 AM to 10 AM.
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Bridgeport
Washington
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