Wis professor denounces gas execution proposal in Nevada
Prof WY Mathews of the University of Wisconsin chemistry department condemns a proposed Nevada gas execution law. He cites World War gas warfare horrors and argues only medically trained personnel should handle any execution, stressing humane and effective methods and outright repugnance toward cruel procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Department of Chemistry
University of Wisconsin
American Legion
Climb for Legion Posts Amid Uncertain Heights
A fragmented report describes residents with fear of heights clinging to rooftops and chimneys seeking escape routes amid partial mentions of George Polly in Massachusetts and ex-soldier ties to New York and Boston. The text hints at veterans and local aides but remains unclear on events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Pollygon
Mass
Big Jim Hanbery an Oklahoma hero honored again
The Omaha newspaper profile recalls Lieutenant Tamea W. Hanbery known as Big Jim. He survived a brutal Chateau Thierry bayonet charge, saved wounded men, captured two German guns, and crawled back to American lines after severe wounds. After recovery he returned to service as a reporter in Omaha. Born in Pittsburg Kansas, he taught at Pittsburg State Normal before enlisting with Company L, Fifty-ninth Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Jim
Pittsburg
Kan
Bold
Okla
Thea
Olin
Gery Deea
Newd
Jim Feat
Mia
Big Tim
Big Jin
Tamea W. Hanbery
Omaha
Fort Crook
American Legion
Hanford Mac Nider
John J. Pershing
Henry Allen
Konang
Lowden
Mfe
Tieutenant Hanvery
Porsum
War Department
Enid
Mre
Hanbery
Ble Jim
France
States
State Normal School
Fifty-ninth Infantry
Legion Men as Policemen in Portland Lockout
Glenn H. Teer former infantryman and Portland American Legion director led veteran volunteers sworn in as special policemen during a port strike. Fifty two veterans wore uniforms and badges to augment regular police, with Robertson among the pictured men guiding traffic during the two month lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H. Teer
Employment Bureau of Portland
Ore
American Legion
Portland
Polles
Fox
Nct
Wna
Tull
Tme
Rafie
Themen
Robertson
Monument to Unknown Soldier by Antonio Sciorrino in Rome
Exhibition of Antonio Sciorino’s Monument of the Unknown Soldier opens in Rome this fall at the British Academy. The design envisions three galleries a library and museum with 800 percussions 800 bells and a central organ. It aims to unite memory of fallen soldiers across nations as a modern Westminster Abbey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma
Antonia Sciumino
Rome
British Academy
Scientino
Millen
Westminster Abbey
Antonio Sciortino
Paid to Hear Dog Bark Over the Telephone
An American business in Muldoon’s restaurant, Aayano Cuba, offered a dog barking service for $20. The caller asked for Murray BIO in New York City and directed the receiver to tell the party he wished to Boeate to ny bride. A nearby table heard faint barking from the necelyer as the charge totaled $20, the man quipped that it was ten per woof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muldoon
Aayano
Cuba
Murray
New York City
Referendum Fails to Erect statue after Bolshevik occupation
A Russian committee held a referendum to judge a Bridah sculptor's model against 299 others. Prominent citizens viewed the model and unanimously declared it best, but Bolshevik occupation in Moscow prevented erection and the final award was never given. Now the committee seeks subscribers to fund the statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Moscow
Bolshevists
Columbus Bones to Lie in Pan American Tomb in Santo Domingo
A Pan American memorial plan seeks a grand tomb for Columbus in Santo Domingo. The project cites past openings of the relics for dignitaries and proposes a massive tomb modeled after Paris and Grant’s tomb with a beacon light atop for navigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domigo
Visttera
Vialtora
Columbus
Santo Domingo
Spain
Dland Republic
Hatulia
Stimson
Knrty
Knox
Vuquerous
Mirtle
Caribbean
Twentyone Republica
North
South America
Canada
Calumbus
America
Almerica
Junta Nacional
Loa Tavaides
Paris
Grant
New York
Bison to be deported from Wichita National Forest
Favorite buffalo bull Biso faces forced removal under a Wallace decree. The Tol eat service prepares transport as Biso, beloved by visitors to Oklahoma’s Wichita national forest, is exiled for life. Ranchers describe him as a fine representative of North American bison in natural, grass-fed conditions amid a aging herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Monteglueo
Uruguay
Zoological Garden
Elso
Great Plains
Mexico
Canada
Wichita National Forest
Anthmas
Bleo
Bullalo Bulla
Carl
Bilao Hagels
Spain Enforces Postal Service Reforms After Strike
The entire Spanish postal force was placed under new rules by four government decrees in response to a strike that halted business across the country. The walkout, led by letter sorters, included a staged work stoppage by other branches while many reported to work but did not perform duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Konto
Scotland's Many Islands: About 800 in Total
The article notes that Scotland has roughly 800 islands in total. It highlights the extensive archipelago and hints at varied island characteristics, suggesting a broad overview of Scotland's maritime geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Relief Found From Stomach Trouble Turnaround Story
A Bristol man William Hoylen credits Tantac with restoring his health after fifteen years of stomach trouble and three weeks of illness. He reports gaining fifteen pounds after three bottles and now eats well and feels strong. Tantac, advertised as restoring stomach health and boosting the body, is said to be sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoylen
Bristol
Conn
Hoylen
Millons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nevada
Legion
George Polly
Lynn
Masa
Rules
Boston
Hanbery Returne
Legion Men
Oregon
Post
Imperial
Qino
Elis
Wos & Bhask
Toris
Lia
Apare
Leo Textobius
Plantat
Selortina
Elay
Thia
Rodin
Duma Committee
Kiet
Sciortino
Christopher Columbus
William E. Pilliam
Dominican
Pillian
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
R. W. Frey
Biso
Montevideo
Vickers
Iowa
Nick Ul
Sonana St
Joona
Ane Foster-Milburn
Buffalo, N. Y
Nujol
Holland
Aizes
N. Ui
Des Moines, NO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!