Births and Notices from Fort Worth and Cheyenne Society Page
Personal mentions list Col Frederick Do Puniak of the Sth division U S Army stationed Fort Worth Texas and Mia Do Puniak announcing a birth weight 12 pounds. Reference to Col De nink previously captain of the 11th U S infantry and former Union Pacific employee. Influenza illness hits Mrs Catherine Durnford and John Thague amid civic notes and a note on Har r old Vincent Milligan editing a 18th century melody My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free noting it as America’s first composition written in 1759.
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Frederick Do Puniak
Sth
U. S. al
Fort Worth
Texas
Mia
Do Foniak
Cheyenne
St Russell
Jdr
11Th
U. S. Infantry
Army
Denink
Union Pacific
Fort
Hopkingon
Harold Vincent Milligan
Sergeant Waller Improves at Vancouver Barracks
A telegram received at 10 o'clock reports Sergeant W. W. Waller, critically ill with pneumonia at Vancouver Barracks Washington, is slightly improved. He is well known in Cheyenne and has many friends here.
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W. W. Waller
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Cheyenne
Gillette to star in Dear Brutus in American run
The forthcoming American production of Dear Brutus by Sir James Barrie will feature William Gillette in the lead role. The play previously ran at Wyndham's in London with Gerald Du Maurier in the same part. Gillette has prior Barrie experience in The Admirable Crichton produced a decade ago by Charles Frohman.
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William Gible
James M. Barrie
Brutus
Gillette
Wyndham's Theatre
London
Gerald du Maurier
Mr. Gillette
Ao Barrie
Crichton
Charles Frohman
First American Composer Francis Hopkinson and His Song
In December 1788 Francis Hopkinson of Philadelphia presented a small eight piece music collection to General Washington at Mount Vernon. He claimed to be the first native American to publish a musical rebirth though modest reception was anticipated. Washington praised the work and Hopkinson defended its merit as fellow Americans debated taste and support. Hopkinson, signer of the Declaration and noted for his political writings, was famed for composing songs and playing the harpsichord.
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Francis Hopkinson
Phildelphis
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Bong
United States
America
Washington
Iit
Sir
Mopkin
Admiralty Fort
Pennsylvania
Health of Workers Guided by Industrial Hygiene Plan
The Treasury sets Dr. A J Lanza as chief of the division of industrial hygiene and medicine to lead health oriented reconstruction. Dr C D Selby of Toledo will head the section of industrial medicine, as Grant Hamilton emphasizes unity of health and production across industries.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Labor
A. J. Lanza
Public Health Service
Industrial Hygiene and Medicine
Working Conditions Service
Department of Labor
C. D. Selby
Toledo
Grant Hamilton
Hamilton
Berger Trial Near Real Start as Jury Near Complete
Chicago December 10 The second trial session of Victor L Der eer congressman elect from Milwaukee and four other socialist defendants ends with a nearly complete jury panel. All but one juror has been tentatively accepted by both sides. Opening statements by counsel are expected to begin tomorrow barring delay in selecting the final juror.
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Chicago
Victor L. Dereer
Milwaukee
Girl scales Magpole in windstorm to save flag
In Cove Oregon 13 year old Pretty Louise Kaufman clung to a towering 108 foot Magpole amid a fierce wind to rescue Old Glory and a service flag before they are ruined.
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Louise Kaufman
Cove
Ore
Kane and women physicians rising in numbers
A historical note reports that upwards of 100 women physicians are practicing or entering the medical field, highlighting growing gender participation and professional emergence in the health sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kantea
Cheyenne Urges Half Mast for Weaver Family Honor
Cheyenne appeals by patriotic groups to fly all city flags at half mast to honor Frank H Weaver 29 who died at sea from pneumonia after serving in France and aboard several U S ships. He was educated at Chicago public schools Annapolis class of 1909 and served on the Cincinnati Maryland Virginia Amphitrite Ariel and New York. His parents Adjutant General W K Weaver and Mrs Weaver reside in Wyoming with four brothers in military service and one sister. The funeral is planned in Arlington National Cemetery after a return from Washington D C all details pending.
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Cheyenne
Frank H. Weaver
W. K. Weaver
Frank Weaver
France
Hiis
Chicago
Annapolis Military Academy
United States
Weaver
Ansiatic
China
U. S
Cincinnati
Maryland
Virginia
Ampirite
Ariel
Naval Aviation Station
San Diego
California
New York
Wyoming
Doverlas
Tiro
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Margaret Weaver
East Twenty-fifth Street
Going Home After War Ends At Washington Station
Amid the postwar rush at Union Station Washington young soldiers and women return home with hopeful smiles. The United States Employment Service prepared reconstructions work opportunities across 900 branches with Margaretta Neale coordinating women’s division efforts to offer guidance and jobs.
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Union
Washington, D. C
United States
United States Employment Service
Margaretta Neale
Woman's Division
Arate
District of Columbia
Camouflage Peace Pipe Lighting at Turkey Ford
A fragmented Native American vignette recalls Big Tree meeting Standing-Stone near the bluff by the river. They discuss rumors of a peace, a possible treaty with France, and the idea of a peace pipe lighted by leaders from Woodrow Well and other factions.
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Big Tree
Turkey Ford
Standing-Stone
Big-Tree
Star Young
Keeza
Keaza
France
Washington
Kin' Ife offer to sell and fix a house in need
A speaker describes a convoluted scheme to sell a rundown house through an agency. The plan involves delays before sale, rent to cover costs, and promises of government stamps and bonds, with negotiations about price and funding across months.
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Washington
Sunrise Wyoming Faces Desperate Strike Disruption
Associated Press reports the Colorado and Wyoming railroad strike halts switching at Minnequa and disrupts Pueblo and Sunrise operations. About 6,000 Colorado Fuel and Iron workers face stalled talks as crews run water trains to Sunrise.
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Associated Press
Purblo
Colorado and Wyoming Railroad
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Minnequa
Pueblo
Sunrise
Wyoming
Americans Reach Rhine as Bridges Ready for Crossing
Coblenz reports on December 10 as American engineers prepare to bridge the Rhine while four spans already stand. Colonel James Tea coordinates with local authorities after a peaceful welcome from Coblenz residents and officials. An immediate transfer of war material and trucks is anticipated, with values running into the millions.
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Coblenz
Rhine
James Tea
Texas
Coblens
Bute At At
National Catholic Service School Established in Georgetown
The national Catholic service school is set up in Georgetown Washington to train women workers for reconstruction efforts at home and in allied European nations.
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National Catholic Service School
Georgetown
D. C
Oime
Europe
Debate in Senate Reflects GOP Opposition Yet Light Attendance
In Washington on December 10 the Senate opened debate on the revised revenue bill with majority and minority finance committee reports. Attendance was light as lawmakers discussed fixing the 1920 schedules amid Republican opposition. Senator Simmons defended the majority while Senator Penrose criticized it, and La Follette to present views. The minority praised the rates but called the 1920 schedules unjustified as proposals for higher surtaxes and war profits taxes surfaced.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Finance Committee
Simmons
Penrose
la Follette
Minority
Ontario farmerettes demand longer day and higher pay
The Ontario farmerettes outline demands for the next season including a nine hour workday an hourly rate of 20 cents a minimum for rainy days and time and a half for overtime.
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Ontario
Thaw Under Hospital Custody as Swann Plans New Trial
New York news reports Harry K Thaw remains in the hospital for the insane in Philadelphia while District Attorney Swann seeks to transfer him to New York for a kidnapping trial involving a Kansas City boy. Swann says Thaw has enjoyed freedom and that hospital officials cannot detain him if he wishes to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K Thaw
Philadelphia
Swann
Pennsylvania
Thaw
Kansas City
Hegecler Elected President Secretary and Treasurer
John A. Hegecler was elected president, secretary and treasurer of the league at its annual meeting in New York. The three offices are held by a single person for the first time since 190%.
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New York
John A. Hegecler
Spanish Influenza a New Name for an Old Disease
An article tracing the origin of Spanish Influenza and its historic outbreaks, with symptoms and treatment guidelines. It notes the disease’s global spread, the lack of a cure, and emphasizes bed rest, nutrition, and cautious use of remedies like Vicks VapoRub and vapors to ease breathing. It warns about pneumonia and other complications, urging prevention by avoiding crowds and maintaining strength.
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Vick
N. ¢. Board of Health
Noth
North Carolina
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Elizabeth Vaughan
Winchestenm
PHOND
Catherine Durnford
Qerk
State Council of National d Ofense
Mra
Bernford
John Thague
Waller
George Wallington
Berger
Hly
Hale Mast
Navy
Employment Service
Civil Service
Harry K. Thaw
Spain
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