France Faces Test as 612 Deputies Up for Grabs
France heads to election day in April and May to fill 612 deputies across 91 departments and colonies. Former President Doumergue warns parties may lose chance if the republican system falters amid unrest and fear of war. Voting remains traditional with filmed ballots, posters, and strict campaigning rules amid high turnout.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Gaston Doumergue
Europe
Algeria
Doumergue
Thumbnail History of John Tyler and March Anniversaries
A concise column notes John Tyler born March 29 1790 rose to presidency yet died under confederate flag. It recalls March 30 legends including Mrs Hannah Dustin in 1697 and William Waldorf Astor born March 31 1848. It closes with Nicholas Murray Butler born April 2 1862 and April Fools day pranks.
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John Tyler
United States
Confederacy
Hanna Dustin
New Hampshire
William Waldorf Astor
Congress
America
Astor
England
Burton Holmes to Speak in Franklin Town Hall Event
Burton Holmes, famed travel lecturer, will present an illustrated talk titled Wings Over South America at 8 p.m. Tuesday March 31 in Benjamin Franklin high school. The combined South American lecture will feature aerial views, Andean scenery, and life in modern cities with extra tickets at Sanford's book store.
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Burton Holmes
Franklin
South America
Benjamin Franklin High School
Cedar Rapids
Globe Trotter
Grace Boston
Town Hall
Andes
Sanford’s
Campaign Costs Hint at Swiss Election Dynamics
The text notes that in many districts leaders gauge likely votes within a few dozen ballots. It mentions swings without landslides, costs from nothing to a million francs for candidacies, and scandals over high spending. A successful campaign reportedly costs at least 20 000 francs, with party funds covering most but requiring candidate contributions.
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Wolf
Notable figures linked to Cedar Rapids past discussed
The article recalls George Horatio Derby and his pseudonyms Squibob and Phoenixiana, noting their era and popularity. It profiles Mr. Chramosta a Czech immigrant in Cedar Rapids who learned tanning in Vienna, worked for multiple local firms, acted on stage, studied music and radio announcing, directed the Bohemian Dramatic association, and has siblings across Europe with varied professions.
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Chramosta
Prairieburg
United States
Vienna
T. M. Sinclair Company
Cedar Rapids
Riverside Fuel Company
Old Citizens Savings Bank
Peoples Savings Bank
James H. Smith
Fuel Company
Greene’s Opera House
Joseph
Bohemian Dramatic Association
Jerry
Paris
Anton
Charles
Benesov
Czechoslovakia
Mr. Chramosta
Marie
Zhorac
Rose
Antonia
Mysterious Sailor Disappearance Behind Final Goodbye
A group of sailors abandoned a captain in a small rowboat at sea after an angry clash. The ocean swallowed him and no search found trace or closure, leaving the fate unresolved.
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John Evans
Dale Harrison
Associated Press
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
John L. Starman
South Africa
Jae
Daud
Dr. Butler
George Horatio Derby
John Phoenix
Squibob
Derby
Henry Hudson
Amsterdam
Hudson River
SWIFT
Miller
Miller Tires
Mike Travis
Aca
Welch
Hepatica
Lydia Pinkham
Peeters
HyCap
2Nd Ave
5Th St. SE
DIAL
Abbott
Upjohn
Mead
Grove
Bayer
Baume Bengay
Smith Bros
Buckley
Drake
de Johnston
Fitch
Angel Dainty
Johnson’s
Johnsons
Loca
Johnson
Johnson’s Kleen
Peloa
Seman JR
Ceresan
Packer
Danderine
Vankai
Semesan Bel
GAL. B.K
Ironing Board
Edward Cigars
Pablum Baby Food
Lyon’s
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