Oklahoma women poised for national convention impact
If western states emulate Oklahoma, many women will attend the Democratic national convention in San Francisco June 28. Oklahoma’s Muskogee convention endorsed suffrage, approving immediate action by the governor. A notable vote elected one woman delegate at large and woman delegates from three districts, with Senator Owen selecting twenty delegates including four women and one woman as presidential elector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
San Francisco
Muskogee
Owen
THIS LAND A NATION OF WEALTH AND LIBERTY INSPIRED BY BUTLER
Nicholas Murray Butler declares a thriving American landscape built on liberty bonds home ownership deposits farms railways and libraries. He questions who would undermine such a noble civilization as this urging pride in national achievements and civic strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Nicholas Murray Butler
Borah Warns Republicans on Economy Record and Promises
Senator Borah of Idaho sharply rebukes the Republican majority for wasteful spending and broken pledges. He warns that party fitness will be judged by record in Congress, not platform promises, as the 1920s campaign begins and a new platform is drafted.
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Borah
Great West
Idaho
Republican Congress
Congress
West Leads in National Bank Resources Growth Since 1899
An official comptroller of the currency report shows Western and Central Western states along with the South surpassing New England in total national bank resources. California and the Pacific Coast report dramatic gains, while New York and Illinois lead in absolute increases. The data cover 1899 to present, noting large percentage gains in Oklahoma Nevada Arkansas and several other states.
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Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Comptroller
West
Central
South
New Zingland
California
New England
Middle West
Pacific Coast
New York
Pennsylvania
Texas
Missouri
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Virginia
Oklahoma
Nevada
Arkansas
Idaho
South Carolina
North Carolina
North Dakota
Wyoming
South Dakota
Florida
Mississippi
Georgia
Arizona
Geddes slated for Washington post and McGill lead
Sir Auckland Geddes the British minister of national service and reconstruction is expected to become McGill University's principal next fall in Montreal. A native of Edinburgh, he studied medicine and held professorships in Edinburgh Dublin and at McGill before serving in World War I. He later led recruiting and now serves as minister. he is brother to Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the admiralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Auckland Geddes
Washington
McGill University
Montreal
Sir Auckland
Edinburgh
Royal College of Surgeons
Dublin
Canada
France
Sir Eric Geddes
The
Admiralty
Notable historical milestones and biographical notes
A historical list recounts events and figures from 1846 to 1919 including the Washington temperance society, Buffalo Bill’s birth in Scott County Iowa, Irish singer Thomas Simpson Gooke’s death in London, Cardinal Ronald of Lyons’s death, a Rockefeller million-dollar Chicago gift, the first glass blowing patent in 1895, General Kurepatkin’s 1916 Russian front appointment, and Patrick J. Hayes’s 1919 Rome to New York archbishop appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Gody
Buffalo
Bill
Scott County
Towa
Denver
Thomas Simpson Gooke
London
Dublin
Cardinal Ronald
Lyons
Charles V
France
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Gen. Kurepatkin
German Strikes and Disorders Reported Across Baden Bavaria and Saxony
President Wilson discussed the league of nations project with members of Congress at a White House dinner. The report notes widespread unrest in Baden Bavaria Saxony and other German regions amid postwar tensions and political strife.
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Baden
Bavaria
Saxony
Germany
Wilson
League of Nations Project
Congress
White House
Birthdays of notable figures mark anniversaries today
Ferdinand of Bulgaria born in Goburg sixty nine years ago today ally of teutonic powers in the late war. Camille Flammarion famed astronomer and writer born Montignay le Roi France seventy eight years ago today. Rt Rev John G Murray auxiliary bishop Hartford born Waterbury Conn forty three years ago today. James F Fielder former governor now vice chancellor of New Jersey fifty three years ago today. Thomas W Lawson Boston financier born Charlestown Mass sixty three years ago today. Grover Cleveland Alexander pitcher Chicago National League born St Paul Nebraska thirty three years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Goburg
Camille Flammarion
Montignay-le-Roi
France
John G. Murray
Hartford
Waterbury
Conn
James F. Fielder
N. J
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Charlestown
Mass
Grover — Gleveland — Alexander
Chicago
St. Paul
Neb
Elihu Veder Enters His 85th Year As Painter
Eminent American painter Elihu Veder marks his 85th birthday. The report notes his career highlights and influence in American art, with no further event details provided in the fragment.
Winter racing meets and sports events listed across multiple cities
Racing and athletic events take place in Havana at the American Jockey Club, New Orleans at the Business Men's Racing Association, Belleair Florida for the Gulf-Belleair Seniors tournament, and Chicago for the Central A A U basketball championships. Boxing match Young Bob Fitzsimmons versus Eddie West clocks eight rounds in Jersey City.
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Guba- American Jockey Club
Havana
Business Men's Racing Association
New Orleans
Belleair
Fla
Central A. A. U
Chicago
Young
Bob Fitzsimmons
Eddie West
Jersey
Big Ranch Blocks on Sale April 1st
A contract for disposal of the 50,000 acre Zone ranch near Bosler Wyoming was signed by Iron Mountain Ranch company represented by Mrs. Frank C. Bosler and Payne Investment Company of Omaha represented by Mark Martin. The sale offers blocks from one to ten sections with liberal payment terms and plans to expand Boughton Canal, paint, and improve buildings. Martin says an office will open in Laramie before April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosler
Wyo
Iron Mountain Ranch Company
Frank C. Bosler
Rock River
Payne Investment Company
Omaha
Nebr
Mark Martin
Boughton Canal
Martin
Laramie
Here and There DECIDES 1 500 LAWSUITS in Prize Court
In London on February 25, the prize court disposed of fifteen hundred lawsuits totaling about 20 million dollars. Justice Duke presided as the British government confronted Swedish subjects. Half the costs and half the net proceeds from detention, seizure, warehousing, and sales are divided between the British and Swedish parties, tied to South American coffee consignments aboard 200 steamers.
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London
Duke
Snd
Has Best Year in History for Standard Oil of New Jersey
The Standard Of Company of New Jersey, the principal surviving unit of the old trust, reports the most prosperous year in its history with earnings substantially exceeding 105,000,000, surpassing the 1917 high. The firm has bought large oil tracts and is preparing for a spring boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard of Company of New Jersey
Hydrophobia Victim Shot by Officers in Alabama
Jesse Oliver, a Black man bitten by a pet dog two years earlier, developed hydrophobia in Montgomery on February 25. He attacked nurses at a hospital and was fatally shot by officers who arrived to subdue him.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jesse Oliver
Government Warns Esthonian Mark Speculators Face Death
The Esthonian government issued a warning against money speculation in the Esthonian mark. The official announcement says offenders will be punished by death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reval
Esthonia
Theovernment
oTts
Welsh Miners Set Strike in Cardiff Valley Coal Group
A strike for Monday in the Rhondda valley group of Welsh coal mines has been ordered by delegates. The action targets a checkweighman’s dismissal and a case of alleged miner victimization, affecting about thirty thousand men.
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London
Porth
Wales
Qhondda Valley
Milligan’s Need for Accountability and Shared Responsibility
An executive recalls Milligan a good man with a striking flaw he always claimed credit for good results and blamed others for failures. Two foremen quit, one unwilling to “pass the buck” and blame Milligan, prompting an investigation and ultimately the speaker’s departure. The lesson stresses valuing leaders who risk mistakes and shoulder responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milligan
American Magazine
Alibi Land Reveals A Doctor Narbury Tale
Doctor Narbury recounts a man who crafts a polished alibi to hide his failures in life. The subject comes from a large, prosperous family, yet he trails behind in success. The piece explores motive and social pressure shaping the falsified self image.
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Doctor Narbury
Silent envy and a family fortune’s shadow
A wary voice deconstructs a man who imitates success by claiming minor illness as a shield. He baits others with imagined genius, lingering on brothers’ deals. The narrator notes the “dummy” self he presents to the world and the risk of fooling himself into believing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Young Athletes to Try Out for Trip
This afternoon at 4 oclock tryouts selected Cheyenne High School representatives for the Interscholastic contests to be held at the University of Wyoming in Laramie starting March 22. Events include piano playing impromptu speaking declamation and essay writing, aligned with the interscholastic basketball tournament.
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Cheyenne
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Removal of Woman to Be Investigated
Sheridan Wyoming February 25 Full investigation into charges that Mrs Arthur Nelson was moved from the state hospital four days after giving birth due to influenza and that premature removal led to pneumonia will be conducted by the state board of charities and reform Governor Garey pledges an inquiry in a letter to L A Norman brother in law of Mrs Nelson The physician and relatives alleged the removal caused pneumonia and the board is to review the case on its next Sheridan visit
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Nelson
State Board
Sheridan
Banner of Liberty Pageant at Gym
The high school will stage a patriotic pageant in the gymnasium Saturday night titled The Banner of Liberty written by F A Bogges of Boulder. Described as simple yet effective, it presents many American ideals. The piece has been performed in Boulder and other places with success. Pupils have prepared for some time and are ready for a strong performance.
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F. A. Bogges
Boulder
Cheyenne Quintet to Play Kimball Friday
The Cheyenne high school basketball warriors travel to Kimball Friday after a narrow loss earlier in the season. Since that setback, Cheyenne has won many games and aims to rebound with strong play led by Welsh at center and coach Hawes. A sizable delegation of supporters will accompany the team to back the effort.
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Kimball
Cheyenne
Cherry and Black
Hawes
Nebraska
American Legion to Hear Mrs Golden on Irish Question
Mrs M W Golden of New York will deliver an address on the Irish question Thursday evening February 26 at 8 PM in the High School Gymnasium. The message is for every blooded American and admission is free. Committee requests all to attend.
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M. W. Golden
New York
Foley's Honey and Tar Earns Texas Man’s Praise
Henry Willis of Sandy Point Texas used four or five medicines for a severe cough before trying Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports one bottle gave relief, noting it contains no opiates and is a fine remedy against influenza and colds.
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Henry Willis
Sandy Point
Texas
Foley
Billy Whiskers Circus Peril Ends With Sunrise Church Visit
The tale follows Billy Whiskers and Betty guiding elephant and wagons across a flooded bridge as lions roar and circus crowds awaken nearby. Swedish villagers, noises at dawn, and a plan to visit a church sunup unfold before a Saalfield Publishing Co. ending.
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Billy Whiskers
Betty
Emly
Billy
Saalfield Publishing Co
Akron
Ohio
Don’t Neglect the Little Ones Cold Cough Advice
A Cleveland reader urges parents to treat children’s colds promptly, warning neglect can harm the child. She endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar, saying it stops coughing quickly and contains no opiates, noting its wide availability.
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J. S. Rilson
158Th Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Foley
President Wilson Sends Adriatic Reply to London
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson’s note to Entente premiers on the Adriatic question sent by the state department. It should reach Ambassador Davis in London by tomorrow and be delivered once decoded.
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Washington
Cep
Wilson
State Department
Davis
London
Musterole advertised for neuralgia and relief
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a mustard oil ointment that eases neuralgia and other pains by reducing inflammation. It claims quick relief for sore head and neck, throat infections, bronchitis, chest cold, and rheumatic pains, with doses ranging from 30c to 60c and hospital size $2.50.
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Cleansing For Clear Skin
A dealer article touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. It claims they cleanse blood, bowels and liver, improving skin, breath and energy without harsh side effects, urging readers to take one or two tablets nightly for a week.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Harmless Means of Reducing Fat
Fat people are urged to use Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless method to lose two to four pounds weekly. Sold by druggists or by mail from Marmola Company, 864 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich, for one dollar a large case.
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Marmota Company
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Suits and Shoes Offer Late 19th Century Style
These suits are guaranteed for six months and will wear longer and look neater than any suit your boy has worn. Prices are low. Many pairs of W. L. Douglas shoes remain at old prices and just arrived. Ladies will be delighted with new colors and styles arriving daily at 216 West 16th Street.
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W. L. Douglas
Miss M. S. seeks work on a Wyoming ranch
A Midwest athletic farm girl writes from New York offering to work as stenographer, secretary, or general maid on a ranch in Wyoming. She expresses longing for the western atmosphere and asks a contact to pass the message to someone who can help.
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Randolph Leigh
Carey Avenue
Associated Press
Rasarvad
Cpesevers
MR. Borah
Congressional Temperance Society
Washington, D. C
Patrick J. Hayes
Folks In News
Elihu Veder
Union Government
Asheville
N. C
Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association
Louisville
Central Electric Railway Association
Democratic Party
Albany
United States Brewers’ Association
Atlantic City
General Education Board
Central Federated Union of New York
Big Ranch
American Legion
Frances Trego Montgomery
Gabriel
Vsti
Riply
A. L. Biddle
West 16Th
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Gallonia Laboratories
Dep Malden
Taleusa
Sam Stark
West 16Th Street
Pn Hanery
Plains
M. S
Ofi
Evi
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