Salvation Army Opens Anti-Death by Own Action Bureau in Cheyenne
The Salvation Army extends its aid effort to prevent suicides by creating an anti-death bureau. A case in Templeton shows bank losses recovered via a life-saving check, while a betrayed girl finds help at a maternity hospital and a new life. The program, started in 1920, aims to expand to 16 major cities and reach Cheyenne soon.
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Salvation Army
Department of the Salvation Army
Templeton
Interstate Trust Company
Tampleton
I¢H
Bureau
Mie Salvation Army
Birth anniversaries and conventions noted around world
The bulletin lists events today including the centenary of James Ti. Graves birth, Alabama Democrats meeting in a state convention to choose delegates, the Philippines territorial convention in Manila, a National Democratic Club banquet in New York marking Jeffersons birthday, Sir Auckland Geddes sailing to New York, a Vanderlip delegation sailing from Seattle to Japan, and a packed sports calendar with racing at Bowie Fort Wayne Indiana championships, Philadelphia beach show, Urbana wrestling, Cambridge New England swimming championships.
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James Ti. Graves
Alabama
Democratic Territorial Convention
Philippines
Manila
National Democratic Club
New York City
Thomas Jefferson
Auckland Geddes
United States
Lady Geddes
England
New York
Frank A.vanderlip
Seattle
Japan
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Interstate Collie Club
Philadelphia
Urbana
New England
Cambridge
Mass
Gary Hampson Named U S Minister to Switzerland
Gary Hampson, nominated by President Wilson for the United States minister to Switzerland, has decades of diplomatic service including post as agent and consul general in Cairo. A Texas native born in Tyler in 1873, he trained as a lawyer after Virginia education and entered politics with the Democratic party. He served in the Texas legislature and in the State Department in 1914 as special counsel before becoming assistant solicitor, then taking the Cairo posting.
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Hampson Gary
Wilson
United States
Switzerland
Cairo
Egypt
Gary
Texas
Tyler
University of Virginia
Department of State
Department
Today’s anniversaries include Hazlitt and Beauharnais milestones
The list recalls William Hazlitt born and died in London on September 18 1830, Morlense de Beauharnais born in Paris died in Aren Berg Switzerland October 3 1837, a Pittsburgh fire of 1845 destroying 1000 buildings with 6 million in losses, William Quarter first Catholic bishop of Chicago died in Chicago born Ireland January 24 1806, Sarah Bush Lincoln Abraham Lincoln’s stepmother died born Kentucky circa 1788, Hugo Grotius centenary honored at Delft, New Tipperary collage evicted tenants in Ireland opened.
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William Hazlitt
London
Nlorlense de Beauharnais
Napoleon III
Paris
Arenberg
Switzerland
Pittsburg
William Quarter
Chicago
Ireland
Sarah Bush Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Hugo Grotius
Delft
New Tipperary
Homeagain Hiram Leaves Farm for City Job
Homeagain Hiram departs from the old farm to find work in the city. The report notes the 4895-American Line steamship St. Paul was launched in Philadelphia.
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Homeagain
HIRAM
Old Farm
American Line
St. Paul
Philadelphia
Quebec Senate Demands Guarantees In Peace Treaty
One year ago today the Province of Quabec did not vote by an overwhelming majority. Members of the French Senate demanded that the peace treaty include legal guarantees strong enough to prevent future wars.
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Quabec
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Noted Cultural Figures
Eugen D Albert pianist and composer born in Glasgow Scotland 36 years ago today Henry P Vletcher former US ambassador to Mexico born Green Castle PA 47 years ago today Robert Hunter sociologist and ex Socialist governor candidate born Verre Haute Indiana 46 years ago today George Arliss leading English stage actor born London 52 years ago today Purley A Baker head of Anti Satoon League born Jackson County Ohio 62 years ago today
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Eugen D'Albert
Glasgow
Scotland
Henry P. Vletcher
United States
Mexico
Green Castle
Robert Hunter
Connecticut
Verre Haute
Ind
George Arliss
London
Purley A. Baker
Laramie to Vote Scan on Three Bond Issues
Laramie officials propose a special election on 410000 in bonds. The plan includes 225000 sewer bonds, 125000 water works bonds, and 50000 for an electric lighting plant. Funds would support public utilities.
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Laramie
Wyo
Nightmares and Child Health Risk
The text notes nightmares can threaten physically weak adults but asserts children have not died from nightmares. It highlights that children experience nightmares more than adults and discusses their vulnerability without stating a fatal outcome.
Tigers Hopeful as Rookie Doaks Shines in Camp Tryout
Tigers star Jennings believes rookie pitcher Joe Doaks from Tennessee finally supplies the long missing depth in the mound staff. After weeks of practice Doaks impressed the camp observers at Blecker's Corners with a fast delivery that left veteran sluggers like Gobb Veach Flagstead and Shorten unsettled, prompting Jennings to say the kid is “there.”
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Jennings
Tigers
Joe Doaks
Wilds of
Tennessee
Schneer
Brodie
Blecker
Ty Gobb
Bobby Veach
Ira Flagstead
Chick Shorten
Tigers Fight Flying Team as Joe Doaks Pitches
A quirky rumor spreads that Joe Doaks uses a platoon of trained flies to aid his pitches. The flies allegedly ride the ball causing extra lift and resistance, then detach to fall away as the batter faces them. The piece treats the tale as a tall claim with no evidence.
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Joe
Jennings
Tigers
Maid Who Accused Ranchman is Mother
In Sheridan Wyoming on April 9 Gertrude Roach a 16 year old girl gave birth to a 10 pound boy at her mother's home. John Simmerman a ranchman was arrested on a charge of statutory reported incident but acquitted at the preliminary hearing. Evidence suggested the girl’s 14 year old brother might be responsible, but the girl and boy deny improper relations.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Gertrude Roach
Weapi Pare
John Simmerman
Sheridan County
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