Peace News From Nicaragua and South America
Encouraging reports from Nicaragua describe a complete settlement between rebel Sandino and the government, with land opened for colonization and Sandino hailed as a national figure. Chile and Brazil show signs of stabilizing regimes and rising prosperity amid regional disturbances, suggesting an early easing of South American tensions.
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Nicaragua
Sandino
Chile
United States Marinas
Sandino Jong
Prominen
United States
Central America
Brasail
Congress Elevator Tales and McAdoo Handshake Moment
In Washington, lawmakers recall a capricious elevator that carried 30 congressmen in a capsule designed for one, then stalled and sank, prompting caution around the shaft. Senator Hiram Johnson welcomes Senator-elect William G. McAdoo, amid photographers and quips about political opponents. A Civil Service Commission note hints at a young railway clerk inquiry, reflecting ongoing public service concerns.
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Washington, Feb
Capitol
Hiram Johnson
William G. McAdoo
California
McAdoo
Johnson
Hoover
Death of William Grace in Concord township
William Grace, a well known Concord township resident, died this morning at 7:20 at Corry hospital after an operation. He was born March 4, 1888 in Glendale and came to Concord in 1920 from Glassport, Pa. He leaves his widow, five sons, four daughters, and two daughters in law. Funeral arrangements are pending with Alexander and Company's Undertaking Parlors.
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Willian
Mr. Grace
Concord Township
Corry Hospital
Glendale
Glassport
William
George
Richard
Thomas
Mary
Margaret
Leena
Corry
W.H. Frerick
Alexander and Company
Tater
Hollywood Film Shop Twenty Years Ago Reflections From Journal Files
A 1913 Journal Files snapshot discusses motion picture pioneer Carl Laemmle, the arc light experiment, and industry shifts. It notes his birthday on January 17, mentions Diane Sinclair from Dutch Guiana, Tom Ricketts recalling early Hollywood, and comments on production and steel industry stimulus amid timetable changes. Local items report trolley survey prep, weather at two degrees, and various community notices including injuries and deaths.
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Carl
Motion Picture Patents Company
America
Jess
Laemmle
Birds migrate speeds misreported in early observations
A historic note describes varying estimates of migrating birds speed. Hind stop watches and early informers are cited, with slower species around 20 miles per hour and faster birds claimed near 200 miles per hour, figures attributed to observers of that era.
Busiest Law Office in New York State
The busiest law office is the attorney general of New York State, handling a larger volume of work than the Washington office, according to Volliane Weekly.
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New York State
Paris Styles Paris Madame Garst Chooses Chanel Wardrobe
Madame Henry Garst, formerly of the Rowe sisters, ordered a trunk full of Chanel clothes destined for Hollywood. She selected a brick red tweed tailor outfit with white pique, a navy blue diagonal Chanel wool coat, a coordinating dress, and a beige marocain ensemble with open-work detailing.
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Paris
Henry Garst
Rowe Sisters
Hollywood
Mme. Garat
Bonds Valued At 250000 Stolen From Philadelphia Home
In Philadelphia on February 6 authorities said about 250000 in bonds were stolen from the Overbrook home of George S. Barile, linked to Strawbridge and Clothier. The securities, with market value about half face value, were uncovered when a list was circulated on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange to curb disposal.
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Philadelphia
Overbrook
George S. Barile
Strawbridge and Clothier
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Fragmented News Entry Skews Toward Obscurity
A sparse OCR fragment mentions names and places imperfectly, offering little clear information. The readable bits hint at a local report or notice, with no resolvable event, date, or involved entities.
Wood and Wolf era notes in city athletics and business
Questions recall early local history: Lee B Wood as executive editor of the New York World Telegram and Sol Wolf’s skating ring on West South Street, old steam cars competing in hill climbs on South Center Street, and W G Plumb publishing the Corry Flyer.
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Lee B. Wood
New York World- Telegram
Sol Wolf
West South Street
South Center Street
W. G Plumb
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Nicolo Pigdnin
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Viollis
Viollo
Genoa
Italy
Hollywood Film Shop
Fev
Noarl
Laemmie
Diane Sinclair
Columbia
Paramaranbo
Dutch Guiana
Philadephia
Katharine Cornel
Tom Ricketts
Tim
Tom
Harold Lockwood
Dorothy Davenport
Chicago
Lore
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Journal
Washington
C. R. Rogers Company
Unionily
George MacDonald
MacDonald
City Council
South Street
Zerd
Buffalo Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbus Avenue
Tittle Ariosyn DeLury
Armina
George Barlow
Alfred
New York
V. M. Sandburg
A. C
W. M. Sandburg
Spring Creek
John McGarry
Jack
ML. Alto Sanis
Misses Johnson
J. A. Johnson
Golimbus
Mary Knight
United Press Staff
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
Pennsylvania
Your Telephone Company
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