Passing of a World Renowned Newspaper Herald Ends Its Era
New York reports the New York Herald has ceased publication after its sale to Mr. Munsey and merger with the Sun. The Herald, begun in 1835 by James Gordon Bennett senior, rose to worldwide fame through sensational news and aggressive reporting. Bennett's relentless drive and innovations shaped modern journalism.
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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 Courageous Ventures Define His Noted Career
The text praises Bernatt for bold journalism including sending Stanley to Africa to find Livingstone and outfitting the Jeannette Arctic expedition, works that elevated the New York Herald’s global reputation.
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Bernatt
Stanley
Africa
Livingstone
Jeannette
New York Herald
New York Educator Proposes Statue Gift to France
John H. Finley announces Americans will donate to America's Gift to France a 250000 dollar statue commemorating the Marne battle. About 200000000 schoolchildren nationwide will be asked to contribute pennies and essays while Frederick MacMonnies crafts a colossal group statue to be sited near Meaux.
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New York
John H. Finley
New York State
America
France
MacMonnies
Marne
United States
Bartholdi
Finley
Frederick MacMonnies
Meaux
Round up of Reds and dissidents continues in Indiana
The nationwide sweep targets Reds and other undesirables as raids arrest groups moving toward European homes. Those captured are jailed awaiting hearings before Indiana immigration inspector W C DeMiller. Fred Van Nuys, newly appointed U S district attorney of Indianapolis, leads the anti radical effort in Indiana. He formerly chaired the state Anduna Democrats before taking the federal post.
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Sidi
W. C. DeMiller
Indiana
Fred van Nuys
U. S
Anduna Democrats
Immense number of prizes for US army essay winners
Washington February 5. The United States announces a national essay contest with over 40 000 prizes listed and more than 100 000 expected by February 20. Prizes include gold and silver medals, clothing, bank deposits, scholarships, and a year of a hometown newspaper.
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Washington
Sam
Maine
California
United States’ Army
Dallas
Texas
Indianapolis
Wartime Battles and Health Cure Ad Montage
The page mixes a patent medicine claim for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE promising to end a cold with cough and headache relief and mentions Marshals Foch and Joffre. It recalls the 1914 Meaux on the Marne battle as a German advance high point and September 6, 1914 retreat forcing.
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W. Grove
Foch
Joffre
Meaux
Marne
Navy boarding parties and cutlasses in school lore
An elderly visitor questions F H Moroney about cutlasses at a war relic exhibit. Moroney explains boarding parties from naval battles used swords, while noting modern practice replaced cutlasses with tools like monkey wrenches. He adds navy chow improves weight and ends with a light remark on canteen fare.
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American National Bank
F. H. Moroney
Maroney
Navy
Moroney
Nevada to Ratify Suffrage Tomorrow
Carson City Nev Feb 5 members of the Nevada legislature gather in the capital for a one day special session Saturday. The sole work will be action on the woman suffrage amendment to the U S constitution.
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Carson City
Nev
Boyle
Nevada
United States
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
Alarmingly high prevalence of kidney disease goes undiagnosed. Kidney work affects overall health. Swamp Root claims to aid kidneys, liver and bladder. Advertisement urges readers to obtain samples and contact Dr Kilmer and Co for more information.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Binghamton, P. Y
Cheyenne
Witness of Conroy Will Not Caretakers
Clifford Sewall, named beneficiary under Mrs. Ellen Boyle Conroy's will, says witnesses were longtime neighbors and not paid caretakers. He also says the injured young woman in the automobile accident west of the city did not die from her injuries and has recovered.
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Conroy
Clifford Sewall
Ellen Boyle Conroy
Fire Drill at Local School Sets 46-Second Record
Fire Chief Bates supervised a drill at the convent yesterday after noon. Every child exited the building 46 seconds after the alarm, a remarkable record cited by the chief.
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Bates
La Salle Acres Near Major Oil Wells Offered
The La Salle Acres lie just a few thousand feet from the International Petroleum Company well and sit between International Petroleum No. 12 and Beach Etal No. 1 and No. 2 wells. The ad urges buyers to send a check or money order today with a warning that sale withdrawal may occur without notice from Los Angeles, California.
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International Petroleum Company
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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Lasalle County
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