Pilgrimage Planned for Shrine of U S Fallen Heroes
Washington will host a May pilgrimage as Catholics witness the start of a 5 million shrine at the Catholic University. Cardinal Gibbons will preside over a ceremony attracting international delegates from major Marian shrines. Ground broken on a grand church as gifts pour in from around the world.
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Catholic University
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United States
Cardinal Gibbons
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Vast new cathedral planned with domed skyline and 2000-seat hall
The design features a 54 by 85 foot nave, five side chapels on each flank, numerous transept chapels, two transept structures, a 124 foot façade, a 254 foot cross, and a 380 foot campanile. It will host about 2000 worshippers, with 15 rosary chapels, 29 altars, and the high altar funded by Cardinal Gibbons and a papal mosaic gift. Over 1000 priests have donated to the project.
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Cardinal Gibbons
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United States
Austria Faces Gloom as Republic Struggles
Vienna reports a deteriorating economy and political stalemate as coal deliveries, bread rations, and fuel run tight. Proposals of separatist movements in Tyrol and fears of German influence aggravate a crisis, with foreign capital accused of exploiting Austria while the government remains gridlocked between Socialist and Conservative factions.
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Supreme Council
Paris
Austria
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Tyrol
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Germany
Constipation relief credited to Black-Draught in Kentucky letter
A Meadowsville resident praises Thedford’s Black-Draught for easing chronic constipation and sour stomach after ineffective medicines. She notes gentle, easy action with no bad after-effects and says it improved digestion and bowels. The ad touts Black-Draught as reliable for stomach liver and bowel troubles.
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Pearl Patrick
Thedford
Lloyd George outlines dual Irish self government plan
Premier Lloyd George in Parliament presents a two parliament system with a linking council to grant Ireland self rule while keeping Ulster united with Great Britain. He warns a forced union could provoke bloodshed and stresses Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom. He cites economic links and dangers of separation across a proposed Irish Parliament and British oversight.
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Food Smuggling on Increase Across Germany
Report from Coblenz notes rising food smuggling and usury across Germany as rationing persists in the Rhineland. Potatoes, eggs, and fats fetch high prices. Bavaria offers relatively cheaper staples while Berlin remains costly. Meat remains scarce outside monthly card allocations. hotels sometimes obtain meat from Holland.
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Inside bathing with hot water and limestone phosphate
A promotional note urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning for one week to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims clearer skin better digestion lighter sickness and improved appetite. The method is presented as a harmless, inexpensive tonic to improve health and appearance.
Phonetic Alphabet Aids Chinese in France War Effort
Paris January 3. A new Chinese phonetic system of about 600 characters approved by China’s education board has been taught with strong results to some 120,000 Chinese brought to France for war work. The YMCA reports many were illiterate in Chinese before arriving and a local Chinese paper has reached a circulation of 8,000 among them.
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Chinese National Board of Education
France
Young Men's Christian Association
First Woman Professor Named at Berlin University
BERLIN Jan 3 The University of Berlin appoints Fraulein Dr Paula Hertwig as its first woman professor to lecture on zoology. Prague reports Frau Leopoldine Dostál named to the chair of rhetoric at the university there.
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University of Berlin
Paula Hertwig
Prague
Frau Leopoldine Dostal
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