Manner of Raising Liberty Loan Fully Described
Treasury Secretary McAdoo outlines a 2 billion dollar Liberty Bond issue for 1917. Bonds dated July 1 1917 pay semiannual interest with later maturities and potential conversion to higher rates. Subscriptions run to June 15 with delivery July 1 and payments arranged to minimize disruption. Federal Reserve Banks will act as central agencies coordinating banks and investors nationwide.
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Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
United States
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve ‘Banks
Washington
Kindergarten Teachers Meet in Boston for International Union
Teachers from the United States Canada and other countries gather for the twenty fourth annual convention of the International Kindergarten Union in Boston. The event with 20 000 members will explore the kindergarten link to higher schools and Americanization and includes a visit to Anne L Page Kindergarten at Wellesley College and excursions to Lexington and Concord.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Canada
International Kindergarten Union
Arlington Street Church
Anne L. Page
Wellesley College
Lexington
Concord
Pirates Fade from Spotlight as Wagner Retires Sparks Talk
A historical note recalls Honus Wagner leaving baseball signaling a shift in the Pirates era. The fragment hints at a turning point and a fading Championship window, framing Wagner as a pivotal figure in late 19th or early 20th century Pirates lore.
Sage Plays Boy Heavy in War Bride's Secret at Rose
Stuart Sage portrays Andy in The War Bride's Secret at the Rose today marking his debut in William Fox films. A 23 year old South Dakota born actor, Sage began in school plays and vaudeville, with prior roles including Brewster's Millions The Argyle Case and Help Wanted.
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the Rose Today
William Fox Pictures
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Pictures
Oscar C. Apfel
South Dakota
Chicago
Nebraska Military Academy
Lusitania Anniversary Marks Two Years Since Sinking
Washington marks the second anniversary of the Lusitania torpedoing by a German submarine. The 1915 sinking off Ireland’s coast claimed 1150 lives, including 100 Americans. Victims included prominent figures Charles Frohman and Alfred Vanderbilt.
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Ireland
Charles Frohman
Alfred (. Vanderbilt
Federal Drill for Coal Men
Judge Augustus N. Hand fixates this week to begin trial of 108 corporations and 65 individuals indicted for violating the Sherman act. The government accuses a conspiracy to raise prices on 22 million tons of West Virginia semi bituminous coal, yielding at least 46 million dollars yearly in profits.
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New York
Augustus N. Hand
United States District Court
Federal Grand Jury
West Virginia
Secretary Tumulty Birthday Observed at White House
Secretary Tumulty, recently lauded as a patriotic orator, drew birthday congratulations from visitors at the White House on Saturday. Born in Jersey City, he remained there until Wilson moved him to Trenton as governor and later to Washington as secretary.
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Washington
White House
Jersey City
Wilson
Trenton
Dramatic tale of Rachel Vawter and her court ordeal
In Christiansburg Virginia May 7 the life of Rachel Henderson daughter of Thomas Henderson unfolds as her husband Prof Charles E Vawter faces a life trial. Once famed for charm she married the little college professor and the couple shared outdoors and romance until a shadow over Stock ton Heth Jr. tests their future and a mystery surrounds the motive behind the alleged influence.
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London
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Hearings Open On Proposed General Freight Rate Increase
Washington May 7 public hearings began by the interstate commerce commission to review a planned nationwide freight rate rise linked to the railroad wage settlement and other recent conditions. Shippers associations are expected to protest any broad rate hike.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Shootists Prep for Roanoke Handicap Tournament
Scores of trap shooters gathered at the Roanoke Gun Club in Roanoke Virginia May 7 to practice ahead of the Twelfth Annual Southern Handicap Tournament opening May 8. The three day event offers over 1004 dollars in money and prizes from the Interstate Association and Roanoke club with the Columbus Cup valued at 500 dollars for the top overall scorer across the three days.
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Interstate Association
Roanoke Club
Columbus, Ga
National Hosiery and Underwear Makers Hold Philadelphia Convention
The annual convention of the National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers began in Philadelphia on May 7 and will run through the week. A notable feature is an exhibit of knitting mill equipment including a complete working mill in operation.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Hosiery and
Fabrique Shines Early For Dodgers In Debut At Bat
Fabrique, filling in at short for the Dodgers, shows notable hitting promise early in his major league career. If he maintains slugging form, the Robbie Bobbies may push him toward the front in standings.
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Slugvine
Robbie Bobbies
Consumer testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills from Mississippi customer
A. M. Humsucker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness after using Foley Kidney Pills. The letter notes pains in side and back sore muscles swollen joints and general fatigue as disordered kidneys warning signs.
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Chitto
Foley
Mann Drug Ce
Foley's Honey and Tar Sold By Mann Drug Co Ad
An advertisement extols Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing the bowels aiding digestion and liver tone. It also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with a testimonial from Amberg Wisconsin.
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Mann Drug Co
Foley
DeKeuster
Amberg
Wis
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