Birth and weathered mentions in a society page
Personal mentions introduce Colonel Frederick Do Puniak of the Sth division U S Army stationed Fort Worth Texas and Mia Do Foniak announcing the birth of a child. The piece notes influenza illness affecting Mrs Catherine Durnford and John Thague, with archival musical history mentioning American composer Harold Vincent Milligan and the melody My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free from 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 Improving
A telegram received at 10 oclock 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 there.
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W. W. Waller
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Cheyenne
Gillette to star in Dear Brutus in American run
The forth coming appearance of William Gillette in Sir James Barrie's Dear Brutus excites theatergoers. Gillette leads the cast in the American presentation by personal invitation from Barrie. He previously appeared in The Admirable Crichton when Barrie satire toured here.
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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 and His Song
The article discusses Francis Hopkinson of Philadelphia as the first native American to compose a musical work. It cites his 1788 eight-piece collection sent to George Washington at Mount Vernon, Washington's supportive reply, and Hopkinson's roles as signer of independence and noted figure in early American arts and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hopkinson
Phildelphis
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Bong
United States
America
Admiralty Fort
Pennsylvania
Health of workers linked to production in new division
The Treasury assigns Dr. A J Lanza as chief of the division of industrial hygiene and medicine under the Labor Department to unite public health methods with industrial health. Dr. C D Selby will lead the section of industrial medicine as plans stress health’s link to efficiency and reduced turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Opens Second Session in Espionage Case
Chicago December 10 The second trial session for Victor L Der ee congressman elected from Milwaukee and four socialist leaders ends with the jury panel nearly complete. One juror remains to be chosen before opening statements by counsel tomorrow if no delay occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Victor L. Dereer
Milwaukee
Girl scales 108 foot pole to save flag in storm
In Cove Oregon a 13 year old girl Pretty Louise Kaufman braved a fierce wind to climb toward the top of a 108 foot flagpole and rescue the American flag and a service flag before they were damaged by the storm.
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Louise Kaufman
Cove
Ore
Kantea Haa Upwards of 100 Women Physicians
A report notes that more than 100 women physicians are involved in the event or initiative. Details on locations and participating organizations are limited in the fragment.
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Kantea
Cheyenne Urges Half Mast for Weaver Family Tragedy
An appeal by Cheyenne patriotic groups calls for all city flags to fly at half mast in honor of Frank H Weaver 29 who died at sea from pneumonia after serving aboard multiple U S battleships and in the Asiatic squadron. His family, active in Wyoming military circles, sees the sacrifice as a beacon of national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Unlocks Jobs and Hope
In Washington Union Station returning soldiers and released workers mingle with hopeful young women. Government support through the United States Employment Service aims to resettle them with reconstruction work and new opportunities, aided by 900 branches and Margaretta Neale’s policy guidance.
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Army
Navy
Employment Service
Civil Service
District of Columbia
United States Employment Service
Washington
Union
Washington, D. C
United States
Margaretta Neale
Woman's Division
Arate
Lighting the Peace Pipe Camouflage at Turkey Ford
A fragmentary Native American circle at a bluff by the river discusses rumors of peace talks with the French and a broader hope for treaty reconciliation. Elders question who will lead the peace, including mentions of Gem men, a Woman Chief, and a Big Chief of Americans.
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Big Tree
Turkey Ford
Standing-Stone
Big-Tree
Star Young
Keeza
Keaza
France
Washington
An Oral Tale of Rent Burdens and The War Baby Stamp
A speaker recounts a plan to sell a house through an agency, offering arrangements with superintendents, pay plans, and the War Baby Stamp and Liberty Bond as possible funds. The dialogue highlights rent strain, leaky houses, and the hope of quick cash versus fixed repairs.
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Washington
Sunrise Wyoming Faces Desperate Strike Disruption
The Colorado and Wyoming railroad strike disrupts Minnequa plant operations at Colorado Fuel and Iron affecting about 6000 workers. Poised conferences between employees and company officials fail to resolve demands for specific working conditions. The stoppage imperils Sunrise Wyoming mines and forces water shipments by rail to meet town needs.
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Associated Press
Purblo
Colorado and Wyoming Railroad
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Minnequa
Pueblo
Sunrise
Wyoming
Americans Arrive at Rhine Bridge Crossing in Coblenz
Coblenz reports the arrival of American forces as engineers prepare to cross the Rhine on December 13. Four bridges already span the river and locals assist, with a city mayor urging calm. A local committee opposes surrender, while officers align with the invaders to transfer vast stores of supplies, valued in the millions, including over 500 trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblenz
Rhine
James Tea
Texas
Coblens
Bute At At
Catholic service school opens in Georgetown for trained women workers
A national Catholic service school is established in Georgetown Washington DC to train women workers for reconstruction projects at home and in allied European countries. The program aims to prepare women for skilled labor during postwar rebuilding efforts.
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National Catholic Service School
Georgetown
D. C
Oime
Europe
Debate in Senate Reflects Bitter Republican Opposition
The Senate opened debate on the revised revenue bill with light attendance. Senate Simmons defended the majority report while Penrose attacked it. La Follette to present views as minority reports criticize inheritance and excess profits taxes and plan to file reports on the 1920 rate.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Finance Committee
Simmons
Penrose
la Follette
Minority
Ontario farmerettes seek nine hour day and higher pay
Demands for the upcoming season include a nine hour day an hourly rate raised to 20 cents a day for rainy weather funds and time and a half for overtime.
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Ontario
Thaw in Limelight as Swann Seeks New Trial
New York reports say Harry K Thaw remains in the hospital for the insane in Philadelphia with District Attorney Swann planning to appeal to Pennsylvania’s new governor after January 1. Swann seeks to have Thaw brought to trial for kidnapping a Kansas City boy and asserts reports of Thaw's freedom are true. An assistant in Philadelphia allegedly said Thaw could leave if he wished and officials could not detain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K Thaw
Philadelphia
Swann
Pennsylvania
Thaw
Kansas City
Hegecler Elected President Secretary Treasurer in League
John A Hegecler was elected president secretary and treasurer of the league at its annual meeting in New York. The three officers will serve together for the first time since 190%.
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New York
John A. Hegecler
Spanish Influenza A New Name For An Old Familiar Disease
An old pattern of influenza is traced from 1831 to recent outbreaks, with symptoms fever chills cough sore throat and weakness. Advice emphasizes bed rest hydration and avoiding spread, plus home remedies like Vicks VapoRub and warm vapors for relief and to ease breathing.
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Vick
N. ¢. Board of Health
Noth
North Carolina
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George Wallington
Berger
Hly
Hale Mast
Harry K. Thaw
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