Venizelos Not Very Popular With Greek Peasants
Associated Press dispatch from Calamara Greece notes a widespread medieval style anathema against Eleftherios Venizelos as priests lead rural crowds in casting stones and curses. The ceremony, long practiced in Greece, draws clergy and society alike as villagers vow divine wrath on the former prime minister who challenged the royal house and country.
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Associated Press
Calamara
Greece
Elepheterios Venizelos
Elephtherios Venizelos
Venizelos
Vasos
Crete
Old
Alcibiades
Athens
Allo
Kypselis
Patissia
Avin
Holy Synod of
Corytea
Larissa
Inaugurations Past and Present
A historical review notes March inaugurations various presidents had sworn in on March 5 and other dates. It highlights Madison's first real inaugural procession, Washington’s term beginnings in New York and Philadelphia, and notable rites over time from Marshall to McKinley and Grant.
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Thomas Jefferson
Washington
John Marshall
Madison
Thomas R. Marshall
William Henry Harrison
George Washington
New York City
Philadelphia
Monroe
Capitol
McKinley
Uysses S. Grant
Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Grover Cleveland
Andrew Johnson
Widow of Captain Fryatt Granted Additional Pension
The British government will grant Mrs. Fryatt an extra 500 dollars yearly, on top of her government pension, for life. Great Eastern Railway will pay the skipper's widow his salary for life and endow a Fryatt memorial wing at the Harwich hospital.
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Associated Press
London
Fryatt
Holland
England
Great Eastern Railway Company
Harwich
Farmers Week Opens at Michigan Agricultural College
Progressive farmers from across the state gather at East Lansing for the annual Farmers week at Michigan Agricultural College. A large enrollment and an attractive program of lectures and demonstrations by noted agricultural experts promise a highly profitable meeting.
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East Lansing
Mich
Michigan Agricultural College
The
State College
Nameoki Village Votes in First Municipal Election
Nameoki Illinois prepares for its first municipal election on March 6 as the village, incorporated to keep its saloons, marks over a century of history.
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Nameoki
Revival to Feature Old Hymns at Wesley Memorial
At Wesley Memorial church last evening a practice session gathered to rehearse old songs for the upcoming revival services set to begin next Sunday. Dr. Rowe noted Bishop Kilgo’s fondness for the hymns and prediction that the congregation will sing them.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Kilgo
Rowe
High Point
Examination in Wayne County drives health extension drive
Over 600 people applied for a physical examination offered by the State Board of Health in Henderson and Vance counties with Dr. J. A. Ellington as examiner. Since starting two weeks ago about 200 have been examined as requests grow daily for this preventive medical service.
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State Board of Health
Henderson
Vance County
J. A. Ellington
Sporting Notes Open Time Across Nation Selections
A long list of sports events opens nationwide including billiards golf boxing tennis skating and track. Notable matches include Gue Christie vs Billy Miske in Dayton Jack Britton vs Bryan Downey in Columbus and Knockout Brennan vs Frank Hagney in Lewiston Maine.
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New York City
Coronado
Cal
Bangor
Birmingham
Ala
Les Carey
Jack Dillon
Gue Christie
Billy Miske
Dayton
Jack Britton
Bryan Downey
Columbus
Fred Yelle
Young Blades
Woonsocket
R. I
Queen City Kennel Club
Cincinnati
Harvard Diversity
Cambridge
Mass
Brennan
Frank Hagney
Lewiston
National Building Exposition Opens in New York
A national complete building exposition opened at Grand Central Palace in New York on March 5 and runs through the week. The displays cover home, school, church, theater, and factory buildings with top plans and materials.
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New York
Metropolis
Grand Central Palace
Indiana cities prepare for Tuesday primaries in April election bids
Indianapolis and other Indiana cities will hold mayoral and council primary elections tomorrow amid spirited contests. The Indianapolis Republican mayoralty race draws the most attention as voters decide rival candidates for the April municipal elections.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Ad Offer
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. The package includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, via Mann Drug Co.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Avenue
Chicago
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Southern Railway profits rise in 1917 January results
The Southern Railway reports January 1917 gross revenue of 6,764,151, up 1,083,800 from 1916, a 19.08 percent gain. Seven month totals show gross revenue at 46,697,920, up 6,043,687. operating expenses reach 32,019,006, up 3,479,089, versus 1916.
Army to purchase 450000 pairs of russet army shoes
Washington March 5 bids for 10 000 worth of army supplies and materials will be opened today in New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago St Louis and San Francisco by the war department quartermaster. The largest item is 450000 pairs of russet army shoes estimated to cost about 2000000 dollars.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Quartermaster’s Department
War Department
Q Ban Hair Color Restorer Ad Promises Safe Gray Hair Revival
An advertisement touts Q Ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless liquid that restores natural hair color without dyeing. It claims safety and permanence, urges purchase at J A Hart Drug Co or other stores, and offers a free book on Hair Culture. The ad also promotes related Q Ban products.
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J. A. Hart Drug Co
Hessig-Ellis Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Costs More to Keep Clean Ad in Chicago
Chicago Dyers and Cleaners Association raises prices 25 to 50 percent for cleansing clothes citing higher materials and labor costs. Chicagoans face added living cost as of March 5.
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Chicago Dyers and Cleaners’ Association
Admiral Knight Sails for Far East Command
Rear Admiral Austin H. Knight sails from San Francisco aboard an army transport for the Far East to take command of the Asiatic fleet succeeding Admiral Winterhalter. He is accompanied by his daughter Miss Katherine G. Knight and members of his staff.
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Far East
San Francisco
Cal
Army
Austin H. Knight
Naval War College At
Newport
Albert G. Winterhalter
Orient
Katherine G. Knight
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