Rotary Origins and Promises: A Speaker's History
The speaker traces the genesis of Rotary from Chicago meetings in 1905 to its spread in 1908 and beyond, highlighting founders Paul P Harris Silvester Schiele Gus Leok and H B Shorrey. He notes Rotary's motto He profits most who serves best and its aims of ethical business, civic service and international brotherhood with 600 clubs and 50,000 members. The talk envisions future global expansion and peace driven by Rotary alongside other international bodies.
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Lincoln
Douglas
Chicago
Rotary
Paul P. Harris
Silvester Schiele
Gus Leok
H. BE. Shorrey
Chicago Rotary Club
Schiele
Harris
San Francisco
Oakland
Seattle
Los Angeles
el Paso
Rotary Club
Portland
Arthur Frederic Sheldon
Duluth
Winnipeg
Liberty Theater
France
Alaska
Capetown
Switzerland
Egypt
Australia
Hawaii
Canada
Turkish protests in Constantinople over sultan removal
Large rallies across Turkey condemn rumors of removing the sultan and government from Constantinople. About 100000 Turkish men and women attend a meeting in which the crown prince sits on the platform and women address the gathering for the first time in Turkish history. Delegations are to carry resolutions to the Entente. The plan seeks to keep Constantinople and Thracian lands Turkish, save Smyrna from foreign control, and ensure minority rights are settled on an equal basis.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Europe
Smyrna
Anatolia
Balkans
Funeral held for I. N. Stevens Pueblo editor
Funeral services for I. N. Stevens former Pueblo editor and prominent political and legal figure were conducted at a local mortuary. Stevens died February 10 in Philadelphia after six years residence there and was a former part owner of the Pueblo Chieftain.
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Denver
I. N. Stevens
Pueblo
Stevens
Philadelphia
Italy Prepares for Tourist Rebound Amid Hotel Shortage
Rome reports demand for foreign visitors is rising to relieve Italy’s trade balance while hotels and housing strain. Premier Nitti and officials push resumption of tourism as American arrivals dwindle to about 800. Hotels seized for war use ease no leases to Italians, favoring tourists with favorable exchange rates and planned rail traffic for spring.
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Rome
Italy
Nitti
Theotelkeepers' Association
Associated Press
Ameri
Italians Face Scarcity and Transport Struggles Amid War Woes
A reader notes that in coming months Italians will find conditions far from normal. Motor transportation is nearly impossible due to petrol shortages and high costs. Cars remain scarce and transportation by road is costly, with leader want ads still producing results.
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Italy
H C Invades Even Fiji Yelandé
Suva Fiji islands January 29 The high cost of living hits remote islands as 41 506 Indian laborers strike for higher wages citing body living. Leader Want ads bring results.
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Suva
Fiji Islands
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Animal Kingdom
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Bosler, Wyoming
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Laramie, Wyoming
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