Centenaries and observances mark notable anniversaries
Today marks the death centenary of William Ellery a Rhode Island signer of the Declaration of Independence. The one hundredth birth anniversary of Susan B Anthony is widely observed across the United States. Memorial exercises in Havana honor Americans who died in the 1898 Maine explosion. Elihu Root the former secretary of state and senator from New York reaches his seventy fifth birthday.
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William Ellery
Rhode Island
Susan B. Anthony
United States
Havana
U. S
Maine
Havana Harbor
Elihu Root
New York
Notable Signers and Pioneers in 18th 19th Century American History
A compilation of brief biographical notes and historical events. Includes death notices for Benjamin Franklin signer William Ellery of Newport Rhode Island born December 22 1727. Pierce Butler US senator from South Carolina born in Ireland July 11 1744 and died in Philadelphia. Henry C Simpson Fargo College founder born Harford New York died Fargo December 20 1899. The Northern Pacific railroad began construction at the Dalles of the St Louis Minnesota. The first railroad crossing of the Andes from Buenos Aires to Chile. In honor of Queen Victoria Jubilee 25 000 prisoners released in India. David R Locke author of Petroleum V Nasby died Toledo Ohio born Vestal New York September 20 1833. Destruction of the US battleship Maine in Havana harbor.
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William Ellery
Newport
R. I
Pierce Butler
United States
South Carolina
Philadelphia
Ireland
Henry C. Simpson
Fargo College
Harford
N. Y
Fargo
N. D
U. S
Maine
Havana Harbor
Wilson sails from Brest to United States in war year
In 1919 reports note President Wilson departing Brest aboard a vessel heading for the United States. A German Treves newspaper is suppressed for criticizing American policy, reflecting wartime censorship and unrest.
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Wilson
Brest
United States
Treves
Notable Birthdays of Historic Figures Highlight Milestones
Sir Ernest Shackleton the Antarctic explorer born in Ireland turns 1 year since birth. Sir William Howard Hearst former Ontario premier born in County Bruce turns 6 years since birth. Albert B. Gummins from Carmichaels Pa born 70 years ago. Elihu Root former cabinet official and senator born Clinton New York 75 years ago. James A. Farrell who rose from laborer to head the world’s largest corporation born New Haven Connecticut 57 years ago. Edward R. Stetinius former assistant secretary of war born St Louis 55 years ago. James Ring pitcher for Cincinnati NL born Brooklyn New York two years ago.
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Ernest Shackleton
Ireland
William Howard Hearst
Ontario
County Bruce
Albert B. Gummins
Carmichaels
Elihu Root
United States
Clinton
N. Y
James A. Farell
New Haven
Conn
Edward R. Stetlinius
America
St. Louis
James Ring
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
N.Y
Quiet Cabinet Rifts Over War and Peace Secrets
The article recalls hidden clashes among top officials during and after World War I. It notes tensions between President Wilson and his former secretary of state, persistent disputes on peace terms and the league covenant, and debates about presidential illness and ability to govern. Lansing and Lane are cited as central figures in cabinet discussions.
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Wilson
United States
Paris
Lansing
Lane
Marshall
Tlo
Larsing
President Wilson and Lansing Resignation Sparks Debate
Senators and representatives assess how Lansing's resignation influenced the peace treaty crisis. Democratic and Republican voices differ on blame and timing. Noting Wilson's absence for rest, comments focus on Lansing's dissent and potential health implications without altering treaty fate.
Republican Mott Introduces Resolution On President Lansing Row
Representative Mott of New York introduces a resolution urging Congress to disapprove of the president's stance toward Mr. Lansing. It expresses regret at Lansing's retirement and states he did not fail to show proper regard for and loyalty to the president.
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Mott
New York
Congress
Lansing
Church Notices for First Church of Christ, Scientist
The First Church of Christ Scientist reports Sunday services at 11 o clock and Wednesday evening services at 8 o clock. Reading rooms at 214 Hynds Building are open daily 2:30 to 4:30 pm including Sundays and holidays. Sunday school begins at 10 o'clock.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Twentysixth Street
Carey Avenue
Hynds
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Offerings
Pastor J. S. Stubblefield leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 45 a m with the sermon on A spiritual Awakening. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and a special musical service and sermon by the pastor at 7 30 p m. Sunday School also held at Ferguson chapel at 3 p m.
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Presbyterian Church
J. S. Stubblefield
Christian Endeavor
Ferguson Chapel
Methodist Church Services at central avenue and East Highteenth
Newton M. Temple, minister. Sunday school at 9:40 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Sermon by pastor. Epworth league at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Subject: The Second Coming of Christ The Millennium. A welcome for all.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Central Avenue
East Highteenth Street
Newton M. Temple
Epworth League
First Baptist Church Sunday School Time Announced
The First Baptist Church at the corner of Nineteenth Street and Warren Avenue, led by Pastor Bruce Edmund Jackson, offers a graded Bible school Sunday at 9:45.
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First Baptist Church
Nineteenth Street
Warren Avenue
Bruce Edmund Jackson
Congregational Church Schedule with Sermons and Events
Morning worship at 11. Miss Elizabeth Moore leads a round table on What Is Christian Endeavor For at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30 features the last sermon in Israel's Greatest King The Father. Church invites all strangers and those without a home to attend. Sunday school at 9 45. Lincoln lecture at 7 30 with 100 slides. free to all.
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Israel
Congregational Church
Nineteenth Street
Capitol Avenue
Elizabeth Moore
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Society Ladies Leave for Los Angeles After Cheyenne Call
Mrs. Harry Post and Miss Eve Post depart from Omaha to settle in Los Angeles Galif after traveling to Cheyenne due to the death of Mrs. Post's mother Mrs. William Wolcott. Mrs. Edw Kopp and Mrs. Art Monk will host the B of L society gathering Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Kopp's home 700 East Twentieth Street.
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Harry Post
Eveline Post
Los Angeles Galif
Cheyenne
Omaha
Post
William Wolcott
Edw. Kopp
Art Monk
Ladies Society of the B. of L
Kopp
East Twentieth SI
Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Methodist Church Parlor
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a regular meeting Thursday afternoon. All members and friends are invited to attend, with officers acting as hostesses in the church parlors.
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Aid ‘Society
Methodist
Social events highlight Wyoming theater party and Lincoln lecture
Miss Frances Brownlee entertained guests including Miss Ellen Greenbaum at a Princess Theatre evening to see Every Woman and enjoy a two course supper with violet decorations and corsages. Mrs Ceva B McMillan hosted informal gathering while Miss Wishard hosted a Central Avenue luncheon with Gyrus Beard and others as guests. Rev Fisher presents Lincoln centennial pictures at Congregational Church tonight at 7:30 free to the public.
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Frances Brownlee
Ellen Greenbaum
Miss Greenbaum
University of Wyoming
Brownlee
Miss Brownlee
Fern Patterson
Evelyn Jensen
Mabel Knight
Zena Moshisky
Greenbaum
America
Abraham Linapin
G. F. Fisher
Historical Society of
Iowa
Fisher
Lincoln
Congregational Church
Valentine party at College club hosts and guests
The College club held its annual Valentine party Saturday afternoon at Miss Evelyn Jensen's home with Miss Ruth Bridenbaugh and Miss Valeria Bonnell as assistant hostesses. Thirty members attended. The Parent Teachers association will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the high school with papers by Jessup and Watts. The Howards are at their new home at 4914 Capitol avenue. Vesper service at the YWCA rooms this afternoon at 4:30 includes Misses Sadie Sherman Helen Reid Marion Yoder Helen Nicolaisen Evelyn Boyce and Winifred Garlock. Past Matrons club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. F. L. Robinson. Wednesday is regular afternoon. note the change. Miss Ellen Greenbaum leaves for Laramie to teach at University training school. she came over for the Consistory ball.
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College Club
Evelyn Jensen
Ruth Bridenbaugh
Valeria Bonnell
Parent-Teachers’ Association
I Jessup
Clyde Watts
Giren
Sadie Sherman
Helen Reid
Marion Yoder
Helen Nicolaisen
Evelyn Boyce
Winifred Garlock
Rvyvytrt
F. L. Robinson
Ellen Greenbaum
Laramie
University
Miss Greenbaum
University City
Emergency sale seeks funds with high per acre price
A terse notice announces an emergency sale to raise development funds. It promises a minimum of $10 per acre soon and claims potential returns of 244 or 3 to 1 on investment. It questions if any $2.50 per acre leases existed near Burkburnett Homer Bullbayou.
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Burkburnett
Homer
Bullbayou
Ranger
West Columbia
Humble
Goose Creek
Eldorado
Peabody
Cushising
Hewet
Florida
Oklahoma
Kansas
Wyoming
Texas
Louisiana
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Watertown
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Norris
Nebraska
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Bullitt
Lenine and
Trotzky
Clemeanceau
Orlando
Lloyd George
Macon
Illinois
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Rodgers
Massachusetts
Wilson-Lansing
Mitchell
Auto Sales Company
West 17Th Street
Fred Sheldon
City
St. Petersberg, Fla
Ernest Snows
Mrs
George Snow
Ceva B. McMillan
Mag. Wishard
Wishard
Killarney
Gyrus Beard
C. N. Potter
W. W. Hale
George H. Gilland
Martha Fox
B. B. Lummis
National Bank
Buick Motor Cars
W. E. Dinneen
West
Pioneer
Plains Automobile Company
Miss Jensen
John Howards
Field
St. Mary
St. John
C. P. Durling
Floridan Drilling
Oe Starke
FLOR
Hoover
Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Co
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