Denounced gas execution method by Prof Mathews
Prof J H Mathews of the University of Wisconsin denounces the use of gas as a method to execute condemned criminals. He warns of the agony and danger, citing World War gas warfare and urging civilization to avoid such revenge. He emphasizes medical understanding and cautions against poorly carried out executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mathews
Department of Chemistry
University of Winsconsin
Mathews
American Legion
Ex-Boldier and Lynn Plan Exhibitions for Legion Posts
Fragmentary notes describe Lynn Mane and a former soldier named George Polly Massie organizing exhibitions to raise funds for Legion Posts. They discuss roof height, a chimney, and checking a building for a nest or flight path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mane
Boldier
Rules
George Polly Massie
Coldierin
Big Jim Hanbery Returns as Legion Hero Chief
The life of Lieut. James W. Hanbery known as Big Jim unfolds from Kansas and Oklahoma to France. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross after a near fatal Chateau Thierry bayonet charge, wounded repeatedly yet directing a bold assault and saving wounded comrades. He later became a newspaper reporter in Omaha and, amid a sea of tributes, was commended by Gen. Pershing and Gov. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Jim
Pittsburg
Kan
Enid
Okla
Tulsa
Jim
Mia
James W. Hanbery
Nawspaper
Omaha
Fort Crook
Omiaha
American Legion
Wanford Mac Nider
John J. Pershing
Henry Allen
Kansas
Hanbery
Chateau
War’ Department
Plittsburg
Eld
Mra
Hanbury
Big Jill
France
States
State Normal School
Pittaburg
Pittywinth Infantry
Legion Men as Policemen in Portland Lockout
Glenn A. Treor, former infantryman and employment bureau director for the Portland American Legion post, urged veterans to serve as police during a city lockout. Veterans wore war uniforms and police badges, with many donning medals, as traffic officers were diverted to special duty amid a waterfront work stoppage. L. L. Robertson led other service men operating the stop and go signal for two months of the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn. A. Treor
Employment Bureau of Portland
Ore
American Legion
Portland
Asheramen
Water Front
Meanya
L. L. Robertson
Monument to the Nations Dead by Antonio Sciortino at Rome Expo
Rome hosts an exhibit of Antonio Sciortino’s Monument of the Nations with models and thousands of sketches at the British Academy studio. The proposed international tomb would sit within a three-gallery complex with 800 bells and an organ, merging memory with a Westminster Abbey style memorial for fallen soldiers and notable figures.
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Rome
Antonio Sciortino
Bia
Britieh Academy
Imperial
Sciofino
Mllions
Geldiers
Barole
Mageum
Westminster Abbey
Antonio Solorting
Arta
British Academy
Art Critica
Paris
Ho ‘Yorka
Paria
Leo Textonius
Sciortino
Hind
Thiamaak
Rodin
Duma
Kiom
Wng
Paid $20 to Hear Dog Bark Over the Telephone
An American man at Muldoon’s restaurant in Havana told a party to connect him with his bulldog via telephone. A faint bark was heard from the receiver after a brief interval, with the charge stated as $20 and the dog barking humorously noted as ten dollars per woof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitelaces
Muldoon
Havana
Cuba
New York City
Mil
Referendum Denies Statue Erection in Soviet City
Indignation spreads as Russia debates sculpture of Italian model versus British work. Prominent figures view, vote on a single preferred statue, sealed opinions opened after voting. Bolshevik occupation halts erection and Owl award goes unawarded. Committee seeks subscriptions to fund the statue now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusia
Russia
Soscow
Columbus Bones Need Real Tomb Move to Pan American Memorial
A Pan American project seeks a proper resting place for Christopher Columbus. The effort, reported to the War Department by William B. Prutam, aims to honor the navigator with a memorial tomb and ensure his remains are treated with suitable reverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Washington
Pive American Nationa
Christopher Columbus
War Department
William B. Prutam
Dountalean
Pan American memorial for Columbus proposed in Santo Domingo
A ways long report discusses relaunch of a Columbus memorial project in Santo Domingo. It notes prior openings of the tomb and bone fragments to dignitaries, references visits by Stinson Knox and others, and a proposed "Croadte of America" memorial with a tall beacon tower. The plan, linked to Pan American cooperation, faced WWI delays and envisions a grand tomb modeled after Grant's tomb with a navigation beacon atop.
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Columbus
Santo Dominge
Spain
Stinson
Knox
Caribbean
Anys
Preston
Orst
Dan Amerteang
Twentyone Republica
Canndd
America
Santo Domingo
Paris
Grant
New York
Biso the Bison Faces Deportation From Wichita Forest
A famed Wichita bison named Biso faces exile as Secretary Wallace orders his removal to Oklahoma. Once a beloved symbol of the national forest, the aging animal is slated for transport amid debates over its future and cultural significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Watonal Forest
Washington
Biso
Exita
Secretary ‘of Agriculture
Wallace
For Eat Service
Wichita National Forest
Oklahoma
Montevideo
Uruguay
Spain ousts entire postal force after strike
The Spanish postal service was replaced under a government act after a nationwide strike. The move follows widespread business disruption as letter carriers refused duties while other branches conducted a white strike, halting war-related work and forcing a government reorganization of postal staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spndelt Poste
Sorgica
Dierce
Spain
Decres
Gasortere
Bory
Scotland’s Latand Society Counts 800 Members
A note states that the latands of Scotland number about 800 in total. The figure is presented as a rough census of a local community group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottard
Scotland
Relief From Stomach Trouble Promoted By Tantae Remedy
A Bristol Connecticut man Whil lam Hoylen reports recovery from severe stomach trouble after taking Tantae. He claims three bottles gained him weight and restored health, praising the product as rebuilding the stomach and body. The ad asserts undigested food causes toxins and that Tantae cures this, urging readers to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whillam Hoylen
Bristol
Conn
Hoylen
Diamond Dyes Advertises Easy Home Dyeing for all Fabrics
A vintage ad promotes “Diamond Dyes” with directions for dyeing a baby coat a skirt and curtains. It claims simple steps to choose color, test fabrics like wool cotton and silk, and guarantees no streaks spots fading or running.
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Nevada
WBS
Legion Posts
Bulding
Legion Men
Oragon
Post
Trafic
Santo Domige la New
Navigatora
Piliam
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
BR. W. Frey
Buffalo
Bullato
Wichita
Great Plains
Mezleo
Canada
Wehito National Forest
Tyne
Bigon
Choy
Inetosura
Balla
Theumada
J. C. Nigall
Monano St
Hoona
Iowa
Doan
Milburn CO
N. Y
Doorere
Holland
AJL
Aizes
Feary
Pontun Eves
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