Riots in Chicago Black Belt Leave Dozens Dead
Rioting across a five to seven mile area on Chicago's south side leaves seven to fourteen dead and many injured. Police and troops clash with armed groups as blacks and whites attack, loot, and hijack streetcars amid a tense mobilization of state troops.
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Chicago
Thompson
Lowden
Black Belt
Dickson
No Man’s Land
85Th St
van Bureau
34Th Street
Providence Hospital
Odd Items Show A Tree With Rail Fence Absorption
A Boston Globe Odd Items column item about a tree that absorbed a rail fence is cited. A Lewiston Journal note claims the tree from Prussia grew rapidly and later caused fence posts to disappear as it crowded surrounding growth. The tale is framed as a curious incident from a relative who planted shrubs and trees during travels.
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Boston Globe
Harmony
Lewiston Journal
Prussia
R J Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem
R J Reynolds Tobacco Company based in Winston-Salem North Carolina is noted as a major tobacco producer with historic ties to the region and the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Tree With Telltale Depths Reveals Robber Tree
A narrative describes a tree suspected as a thief, ends of wire and tools disappearing nightly, and a calf and other items later found inside the trunk after the tree was felled. A second notice details Susie M. Purser’s land claim in Montana with witnesses and proof dates.
Flower Language Proposals In Alpine Traditions
In remote Bernese Oberland villages couples use a flower language to signal marriage. A maid accepting a bouquet of edelweiss signifies fiancé status, while in Glarus a rose left on a window sill prompts a parental accord or rejection if the rose fades.
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Bernese Oberland
Canton of
Glarus
Wounded corporal recalls brutal retaliatory urge in patrol tale
A hospital bound corporal recounts seeing a French officer hanged and his face battered. He says his unit resolved to strike back at a German they captured, but they fed two hungry German captives instead, noting they were not of the same race.
Cause of Despondency Tied to Digestion and Constipation
Despondency is linked to poor digestion and constipation and often improves quickly after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. The tablets aid digestion and stimulate bowel movement to relieve discomfort.
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Chamberlain
Bremer Files Three Year Homestead Proof in Montana
Lena Bremer formerly Lena Brueske of Cleiv Montana filed intent to prove up a homestead entry serial 037954 on land in section 34 township 23 north range 2 west atana meridian. The hearing will be before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau Montana on September 4 1919. Others listed include Levi Shook Emma Shook August Hegner Ole Johnson and J A Barker register notes first publication July 31 last Aug 28.
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Department
of the Interior
WU. S
Great Falls
Montana
Lena Bremer
Lena Brueske
Cleiv
Atana Meridian
A. C. Warner
U .S
Chateau
Levi Shook
Emma Shook
August Hegner
Cleiv, Montana
Ole Johnson
Plummerton
J. A. Barker Register
Delayed German Signatures Questioned as Forced Pact Suspect
The German signatures were obtained after long delay, making it hard to argue they were coerced. If force had been used, it would have produced quicker results.
Interior confirms homestead filing for Montana land
Stephen W. Snyder of Chateau Montana filed notice to make three year proof to establish a claim on his land described as lot and sections in township 24 north range 6 west Montana meridian. The hearing will occur before A C Warner US Commissioner at the Chateau office on September 4 1919. Manford B Hughes John F Dusaky Earl Yeager and George M Tuel of Choteau Montana are listed as witnesses. First publication July 31 last August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S
Great Falls
Montana
Susie M. Purser
Wachita
J.A. Lantz
Wichita Falls
Texas
Hugh D.cameron
Florence Cameron
Frank Stocking
Nellie van Kuiken
Choteau
A. C. Warner
Stephen W. Snyder
Chateau
Ney
Township
Meridian
Manford B. Hughes
John F. Dusaky
Earl Yeager
George M. Tuel
J. A. Barker
Register
Helmer Bistrom Files Homestead Proof in Chateau Montana
Johan Helmer Bistrom of Chateau Montana, who filed a homestead entry on Oct 6 1914 for the southwest quarter section 22 township 23 north range 7 west Montana Meridian, files a notice of intention to make three year proof before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Choteau Montana on Sept 5 1919. Witnesses Hilmer Johnson John Johnson Joseph Knudtzon Herry S Knudt zon all of Chateau Montana.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Great Falls
Montana
Johan Helmer’ Bistrom
Chateau
Range
Meridian
A. C. Warner
Choteau
Hilmer Johnson
John Johnson
Joseph Knudtzon
Herry S
Knudtzon
J. A. Barker
Register
Questioning the Crown Prince’s Popular Idol Status
The article notes a general inquiry in Germany debating what Crown Prince Wilhelm did to deserve being seen as an idol of the people. It questions the legitimacy of his popularity and the expectations placed on the royal figure.
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Germany
Crown Prince
Willie
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T. A. Meagher
Choteau, Montana
Delco
Remy
Besch
Atwater- Kent
Conneticutt
Splitdorf
Northeast
Auto Lite
Great Falls Starter & Battery Co
Great Falls, Mont
Gerrity
Swift & Company
Swift
Swift& Company
Union Stock Yards
Chicago, Ill
U.S. A
R. vi. Reynolds ‘Tobacco Co
Prince Albert
P. A
France
Switzerland
J. M. Baker CO
Chozeau, Montana
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