Racial tensions and civil service critique voiced in Raleigh
The column reflects on racial justice in North Carolina amid lynching fears, urges equal court protections, and condemns lynchings. It laments political delay on peace treaties, calls for practical civic repairs on Main Street and Centennial Avenue, and praises professional merit over party in the postal system.
Repairing the South rn Crossing Sparks Racial Tension
A damaged main street crossing on the South rn railway provokes calls for a real repair by the city. The writer argues only a con crete, four foot wide white race collaboration and proper steel ties can ensure a lasting crossing, warning that past repairs wasted thousands.
Needle in Hand 25 Years Reveals Old Injury
In Malester Oklahoma Mrs. J A Scott recalled a sewing machine needle left in her hand for 25 years after breaking while twisting a lid. An abscess formed, prompting medical attention and the forgotten foreign body to be discovered during treatment.
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A Scott
Population Grows in 30 Years to 650000 in Los Angeles
Los Angeles report shows population rising from 50,838 in 1889 to about 650000 by 1919. Assessed taxable property value increased from 39,479,127 to 605,642,547 in the same period per City Auditor John Meyers.
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John 8. Meyers
Stormy Petrel of Irish politics William O'Brien
William O'Brien, a 67 year old Irish political figure since 1883, is famed for transparent honesty and boundless energy. Known as the Stormy Petrel in the House of Commons, he has faced nine political charges, spent over two years in jail, and founded the United Ireland newspaper during the Parnellite era.
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William O’brien
O'Brien
House of Commons
United Ireland
Notable birthdays mark figures from war and politics
Today commemorates anniversaries of Marshal Foch born in southern France and aged 68, William O'Brien born in Cork aged 67, Field Marshal von Hindenburg born in Posen aged 72, Cordell Hull born in Overton County Tennessee aged 48, Congressman Carl Hayden born in Tempe Arizona aged 42. Each birthday notes years since birth and place.
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William O’brien
Cork
von Hindenburg
Posen
Cordell Hull
Congress
Tennessee
Overton County
Tenn
Carl Hayden
Arizona
Tempe
Fire Whistles Boost Insurance Rates In Kansas
Fire whistles in Kansas towns are fading as insurers raise rates. Companies say whistles draw calls revealing fire locations and slow volunteer crews, increasing losses.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Why Chilly Weather Brings Rheumatism
Rheumatism affects all ages and ranks and is caused by uric acid buildup. In cold damp weather the skin pores close forcing kidneys to work harder, letting uric acid accumulate and settle in joints. Four ounces of Rad Salts daily for a week is suggested to flush impurities and aid kidney function.
Gen George Washington Getty Centenary and World War Figures
The notice mentions Gen George Washington Getty's birth centenary and the sixty eighth birthday of Field Marshal Foch as leaders of earlier wars. It also cites debates over a Wilson postmaster appointment, civil service exams, and calls for postal service reform and merit-based promotions.
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George Washington Getty
Anniversaries and historic events span centuries
A dated recap lists events from 1515 to 1917 including Ohio’s capital move to Columbus and battles in the Drina and Vor, plus royal marriages and a ship sinking. It closes with a critique of a newspaper center vacancy and public official satisfaction.
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Sports Schedule Highlights From Jamaica to Cincinnati
Today features racing continuations at Jamaica Latonia and Laurel trotting events at Lexington and golf at the Shawnee club. Baseball hosts the world series game two in Cincinnati while wrestling stars Johnny Meyers and William Demetral meet in Chicago and boxing pairs Jake Abel and Kid Karst headline in Atlanta.
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Kid Karst
Allied Forces Push Front Lines Across Argonne and Balkans
One year ago today major World War I actions unfolded as United States troops compelled German forces from the Argonne forest while French units reached the Aisne canal beyond St Quentin. Italian naval and air forces bombarded Durazzo in Albania.
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Argonne Forest
Aisne Canal
St. Quentin
Durazzo
Albania
Political publicity bureau formed by Democrats aims at newspapers
Democrats set up a publicity bureau to spin their messaging and counter Republican coverage, attempting to push favorable stories through newspapers. The move signals heightened party strategy in shaping press narratives.
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