National Defense Conference of Mayors Opens in Chicago
The National Defense Conference of Mayors gathers in Chicago for a two day session to discuss national defense preparedness. Speakers include George M. Brown Richard L. Metcalf Henry L. Weat and others with Mayors Thompson Mitchell and Dahlman presiding at sessions. A Saturday banquet will close the event.
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Chicago
National Defense Conference of Mayors
George M. Brown
St. Louis
National Security League
Mayor Curley
Boston
Lincoln
Neb
Phillip N. Moore
National Council of Women
Roland G. Walter
Washington University
Sebastian
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
William Fale Thompson
Frederick J. Heidekoper
Washington, D. C
Owen Miller
United States
Robert Bacon
Indictments Return Against 1000 Breweries In Pennsylvania
A federal grand jury returned one hundred indictments against about a thousand brewing companies across Pennsylvania and the United States Brewers' Association of New York. The charges allege a conspiracy to influence elections with funds for political notes. No individuals are named in the presentment.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylania
United States Brewers’ Association of New York
Neia
Romance and rivalries surround Countess von Bernstorff
In a wartime portrait from New York to Berlin, Jeanne Luckemeyer, American by birth, marries Count von Bernstorff and enters a world of diplomacy and aristocratic tension. Her husband’s career and the Countess Pourtales draw British and French attention as war reshapes loyalties, while her Parisian ties and German roots test family bonds across a divided world.
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Kenneth W. Payne
New York
Countess von Bernstorff
Jeanne Luckemeyer
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
London
Paris
Countess Pourtales
Count Raymond Pourtales
United States
America
France
England
Foreign Office
Foreign Ministry
Wilhelm Strasse
Bernstorff
Edward L. Luckemeyer
Washington
Gunther
Munich
Red Cross
Tragic Death Of Young Wife In Hoock Springs
Nenchant Mia Lloyd Geary dies suddenly after a night gathering. Her husband finds her body on waking, believed to have occurred after retiring to bed. The remains go to Ace's Undertaking Parlors for burial in Provo Utah. Lola Vincent identified as Geary's maiden name, community mourns the loss.
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Hoock Springs
Wyo
Nenchant
Mia
Lloyd Geary
Iadies
Ashe
Ace
Utah
Geary
Fay Lola Vincent
Porth Worth Woman Celebrates 86th Birthday
Mrs Mary Jane Skidmory of Porth Worth Texas a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution will observe her eighty sixth birthday on June 1 according to available information she is listed as one of three living de lifers of the American revolutions.
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Porth Worth
Tex
Mary Jane Skidmory
Glimpse of Liberty Bell Relic Tour Highlighted by Mrs Skidmore
Frazee, who served three years under Washington, recalls the liberty bell ringing in Philadelphia. Mrs Skidmore remembers her father recounting Continental Army tales at public meetings and owns a bible given by Mrs William Henry Harrison. Her husband led the United States presidency during the bell’s Fort Worth stop last November as it returned from San Francisco.
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Frazee
Washington
Philadelphia
Skidmore
William Henry Harrison
United States
Forth Worth
San Rancisco
Mra
Pageant and Celebration of Shakespeare Tercentenary at Laramie
The A S A W produced a two day Shakespeare tercentenary pageant in Laramie featuring The Merchant of Venice with over 100 participants. The event included a Court of Queen Elizabeth and various university groups presenting scenes in faultless style. The Wyoming University basketball team closed the 1916 season with a 38 to 26 loss to Colorado Agricultural College.
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Mach
Laramie
Lok Og
Clube
University Organisatom
Colorado Agricultural College
Wes
Piles Cured with Pure Progeiets Refund Offered
Safe relief claim promises money back if Palo cured none other. Advertises topical formula for itching bleeding and protruding piles. Mentions price 606 and single application.
Overt Act Averted as Leadville Strike Sees Slow Progress
Leadville Colorado authorities report no overt act expected in the Arkansas Valley smelter strike unless an act occurs. District Attorney Barney E B Whatley notes the situation remains peaceful while blast furnaces resume at the plant and a majority of workers return.
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Leadville
Colo
Arkansas Valley
Barney EB. Whatley
Velvet Rubber tires set new mileage standard in Diamond line
Diamond Rubber Co discusses the Velvet Rubber tire, claiming 900000 miles of testing on ten factory test cars. The piece notes the Diamond Squeegee Tread, the emphasis on quality, toughness and long wear, and the fifteen year development behind the new Black Tread Red Wall Diamonds.
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Diamond
Akron
Ohio
E. M. Bacon
The
Diamond Rubber Co
Pew
Fire damages Providence Journal office in blast
A night blast at the Providence Journal plant caused about 2000 dollars damage to the newsroom. The fire began in the managing editor’s office among files and spread to another editorial room as staff investigated alleged German plates in the country.
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Providence
Ruly
Providence Journal
Cousin of General Lee Dies at 71 in Dallas
James William Lee, a cousin of General Robert E. Lee, died in Dallas aged 71. A Louisiana native, he joined the Confederate army at 16 and served throughout the Civil War.
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Dallas
Tex
James William Lee
Robert E. Lee
Mr. Lee
Louisiana
Strikers Replaced as American Smelting Seeks Quick Settlement
Company officers say they hired replacements to fill laid off positions while negotiating with the striking workers. They acknowledge a few agitators are among the ranks but hope for a prompt resolution.
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American Smelting and Refining Company
Altho
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