Daniels Denounces Sims and Defends Navy Record
Secretary Daniels told the Senate Investigating Committee that Admiral Sims overstated British influence and sought foreign honors, while belittling American efforts. He defended the Navy’s wartime record as untouched and condemned Sims for alleged disclosures and pro British bias.
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Calla
U. S. Navy
Navy
Washington
Daniels
Senate
Sims
Naval
Admiralty
Admiral Sims
America
Navy Department
Biut
England
France
Sima
United States’ Army
Congress
Reseas
Tax on Thirsty Tourist in El Paso May 11
A tourist in Jumex must pay a $250 fee to obtain permits under the new revolutionary government. The measure applies to travelers seeking journeys to the oasis, with Max opposing the regulation.
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Paso
Tex
Jumex
Max
Mise Bleibtrey Wins National Women’s 20 Yard Swim
Oakland Cal May 11 Miss Ethel ny Bleibtrey of New York City won the national 20 yard swimming championship for women at Shore Park by winning the plunge 50 feet. Her time was 2 57 25.
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Mise Bleibtrey
Oakland
Cal
Ethelny Bleibtrey
New York City
Shore Park
Lodge 10 Opens Meet Selects Temporary Chair
United States Senator Benny Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts was chosen as temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention by the convention subcommittee. The committee also decided that a separate permanent chairman will be chosen by delegates. former Senator Albert Beveridge is favored. Brig Gen James Ayan retired will oversee doorkeepers and Captain Keowlton Ames was named chief usher. ex service members will staff doors and ushering. They aim to prevent packing of the convention hall, recalling past incidents.
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Chicago
United States
Benny Cabot Lodge
Masaachusetts
Republican National Committee
James Ayan
U.S
Keowlton Ames
Ryan
Ames
Fred W. Upham
National Committee
John Dill Robertson
Senator Lodge
Convention
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Campaign funds threat sparks senate debate over 10 million
Washington May 11 Campaign expenditures fuel a Senate clash as Senator Walsh of Montana cites reports Republicans aim to raise 10 million with T Coleman DuPont directing solicitations. Senator Smoot calls the claim unfounded. Senator Smoot notes Democrats better positioned to raise but doubts 10 million is possible. Senator Sinclair states the Democrats could raise more money.
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Washington
Senate
Repubcana
Walsh
Dem
Montana
T. Coleman DuPont
Smoot
Sincot
Bandit in Woman's Garb Nabbed After Chase on Sheridan
Bruce Barthing alias William Stevens head of a robbers band was captured after a chase along Sheridan road. Disguised as a woman with a silk stocking mask and a chisel hidden in the stocking he admitted being an ex convict and that he worked in feminine guise in San Francisco before coming to Chicago. Four companions who awaited him in a black touring car at Ping Grove avenue and Irving Park boulevard escaped.
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Chicago
Bruce Barthing
William Stevens
Sheridan Road
Barthing
San Francisco
Norwegian astronomer Stormer measures earth belt
Paris May 11 reports that Stormer has conducted experiments proving the earth’s atmospheric belt extends 350 miles from the planet, about 150 times the height of Mount Whitney. The color of the sky is stated as black, not blue, with the notion of an Infinite blue dismissed as poetic delusion.
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Paris
Stormer
Mount Whitney
Perpetual ban on ship sale by US board decree
The shipping board, later a decree signed by Justice Natley in the District of Columbia Supreme Court, is perpetually enjoined from selling 29 former German liners seized when the United States entered the war. An appeal by the board was noted. The decree stems from an injunction suit brought by William Randolph Hearst of New York.
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Washington
Mayli
Shipping Board
Justice Natley
District of Columbia Supreme Court
United States
William Randolph Hearst
New York
Nature's loveliest mood and remedies advertised
May brings nature in bloom with jasmine fragrance and gentle breezes. Yet ailments like indigestion and sleeplessness creep in for some. Joseph Triner ads promote American Elixir of Bitter Wine and Triner remedies for digestion aches nerves and coughs. Also a note on India wild beasts toll and a London gossip bit about Mel Tones and a guest.
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Nature A
Triner
Joseph Triner Company
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Itl
India
Music as morale booster in war effort highlighted
The piece praises music as a reinforcement for soldiers during war, noting song leaders at mining camps and the spread of music among millions. It credits phonographs and recordings, celebrates rapid musical education, and asserts returning soldiers value good music and are adept performers, signaling a nation ready to listen and learn.
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Wdenném
Thor
Shave With Cathorn Soap Promises Skin Health
An advertisement touts Cathorn Soap as boosting razor efficiency and promoting skin purity. It claims suitability for shaving bathing and shampooing with no irritation even for twice daily shaving and emphasizes all‑in‑one use and universal benefits.
Unique Specimens and the Tomb of Character
A Kansas City Star quip features Professor Pate declaring character the only thing that returns from the tomb with mourners. Mestus Pester agrees, noting the only thing that comes back from the dead is a rickety widower scheming for more, in a dry, satirical exchange.
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Pate
Mestus
Waterman Pen Makers Build Chicago Expansion Citywide praise
A tribute to Lewis Edson Waterman and Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pen traces the invention from humble wagon shop beginnings in Kankakee to a global enterprise. The article details the company’s growth, New York and Chicago offices, multiple factories, and a planned Newark plant, highlighting leadership by Frank D. Waterman and Fred Waterman and the Waterman ethos of high standards and steady sales growth.
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Lewis Edson Waterman
Waterman
Illnnis
Lewis Edson
Kankakee
Elisha& Waterman
Le.watermics Company
New York
LE. Waterman
Elisha §. Waterman
West
Chicago
Busimean
Nate Waterman
Fulton Street
Scaooo Waterman
L. E. Waterman Company
Middlewest
Thar
Frank D. Waterman
Fred §. Waterman
Waterman Boys
Carricage
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Lege
Skyla Black
Frostess
Mel
London
Jimi
Saosinie
Capiana
Gastoria
Castoria
William S. Ferris
Howe
Morse
Bell
Edison
Fulton
Seymour
Connecticut
Canada
Newark
New Jersey
Congregational Book Store
Wabash Avenue
State Street
Republic
South Clerk Street
Neci Brary
Veck
Bener
Middle West
South State Street
Palmer House
LE. Waterman Company
Broadway
Pen Corner
Waterman Building
Chicago, Ill
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