Passing of One of World's Most Read Newspapers
New York Herald ceases publication after sale to Mr. Munsey and consolidation with the Sun. The piece recalls founder James Gordon Bennett and the paper's rise from a Wall Street basement to global fame, noting Bennett's grit, independent stance, and early push to sell news via newsboys.
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New York
New York Herald
Munsey
The
Sun
Herald
James Gordon Bennett
Wall Street
Bennett
World News
Fortune
Scotland
Aberdeen
America
Halifax
Boston
Charleston
S. C
Washington
Philadelphia
Globe
Bernatt's Bold Ventures Spotlighted by Historical Reporter
The record praises Bernatt for bold journalistic feats including sending Stanley to Africa to find Livingstone and outfitting the Jeannette Arctic expedition, actions that made the New York Herald renowned worldwide.
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Bernatt
Stanley
Africa
Livingstone
Jeannette
New York Herald
New York to raise 2 million for France statue
Commissioner John H Finley says 200000000 school children will fund Americas Gift to France the MacMonnies statue honoring the Marne battle. Donations start at one cent with prizes for essays and widespread school involvement as Frederick MacMonnies sculpts a colossal group statue to be placed near Meaux France.
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New York
John H. Finley
New York State
America
France
MacMonnies
Marne
United States
Bartholdi
Finley
Frederick MacMonnies
Meaux
Reds Round-Up Continues in Indiana Hearings
A nationwide sweep targets Reds and other undesirables. A group is held at a jail awaiting a hearing before W C DeMiller, immigration inspector, as Fred Van Nuys leads the crackdown in Indiana. Van Nuys has moved from state Democratic chair to U S district attorney.
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Sidi
W. C. DeMiller
Indiana
Fred van Nuys
U. S
Anduna Democrats
Treasure trove prizes announced for national essay contest
Washington reports a vast prize pool for a national essay contest on enlistment in the U S Army. More than 40 000 prizes listed, with 100 000 anticipated. awards include gold medals and various gifts. No booby prize from Count Hohenzollern and no autographed photo offer. Adolf Wilhelm knows about the U S Army.
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Washington
Sam
Maine
California
United States’ Army
Dallas
Texas
Indianapolis
Hohenzollern
Wilhelm
Baker
Pershing
United States Army
Cure a Cold in One Day Promoted Medicine Ad
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets promising instant cold relief with cough and headache reduction. It bears W GROVE'S signature on each box. The text also urges placing sale ads in the State Leader. It recalls Marshal Foch and Joffre at Meaux on the Marne in 1914 with a German retreat.
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W. Grove
Foch
Joffre
Meaux
Marne
Navy relics misread by boarding party tale
An elderly woman questions a naval officer about cutlasses at an exhibition. He explains boarding parties faded long ago and jokes the cutlass was replaced by the monkey wrench. He notes navy chow boosts weight and food is well liked by the sailors.
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American National Bank
F. H. Moroney
Maroney
Navy
Moroney
Nevada to Ratify Suffrage Tomorrow
Carson City Nevada February fifth legislators prepare for a one day special session aimed at approving the woman suffrage amendment to the United States Constitution. Governor Boyle called the session and the agenda centers on ratification.
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Nevada
Carson City
Nev
Boyle
United States
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Dont Know It
Public health notice urges kidney health and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder relief. Advocates early attention and notes many testimonials. Advertises sample bottles and a booklet from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY with reader reference to the Cheyenne State Leader.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Binghamton, P. Y
Cheyenne
Witness of Conroy Will Not Caretakers
Clifford Sewall, beneficiary under Mrs. Ellen Boyle Conroy's recent will, says witnesses were long time neighbors, not paid caretakers. He also notes the injured young woman who rode with him west of the city did not die from her injuries but recovered.
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Conroy
Clifford Sewall
Ellen Boyle Conroy
Fire Drill Sets 46 Second School Exit Record
Fire Chief Bates conducted a drill at the convent yesterday afternoon. Every child was out of the building 46 seconds after the alarm, a remarkable record noted by the chief.
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Bates
La Salle Acres Near Major Petroleum Wells Offered
The La Salle Acres near International Petroleum No. 12 and Beach Etal Nos 1 and 2 wells are offered for sale by Rockefeller International Petroleum Empire Gas and Fuel Bell Gas and Oil Beach Etal. Prospective buyers are urged to send a check or money order today as tomorrow may be too late and the seller reserves the right to withdraw the sale without notice in Los Angeles California.
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International Petroleum Company
Lasalle County
la Salle County
Texas
LA Salle
Empire Gas and Fuel Company
Bell Gas and Oil Corporation
Beach Etal Oil Company
LA Salle Acres
International Petroleum NO. 12
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Proup
Marion County
MR. Hohenzollers
State Leader
Doughty
Eagles
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Ross
L. R. Pugh
Citizens National Bank
Los Angeles
Cal
Ray E. Lee
Bureau of Census
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