Lowden in limelight as possible Republican presidential nominee
Chicago reports Governor Frank O. Lowden drawing nationwide attention as a potential favorite son for Illinois in the 1920 Republican nomination. His sharp action against pacifists and his record as congressman and governor fuel speculation about a run.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Minnesota
Sunrise
Ile
Iowa State University
Chicaco
Florence Pullman
George M. Pullman
Illinois
Charles 8S. Deneen
Congress
Robert R. Hitt
Rock River
Springfield
Railroads to Aid the Liberty Loan Campaign
Fairfax Harrison, head of the Railroads War Board, orders railroads to support the second Liberty Loan. Posters will appear in station waiting rooms and railroad shops to inform the public and railroad workers, reaching 1,750,000 employees. More than $20 million in first Liberty Bonds were bought by railroad workers.
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Washington
Fairfax Harrison
Railroads’ War Board
Treasury Department
United States
Germany
Victoria
Halifax
Liverpool
North Atlantic
Margerita
New Orleans
Genoa
Mediterranean
Daily Mail
French Hold Ground in Verdun After Intense German Assault
Paris reports violent German counter attacks on Verdun positions held by French troops. Despite fierce fighting and French artillery fire, the French defenses remained intact as infantry pushed forward repeatedly.
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Paris
Verdun
County Fair Cabaret Tickets Go On Sale
County Fair organizers urge immediate purchase of cabaret tickets as the event opens duties at the fairgrounds. Local venues list performance times and featured acts for attendees seeking a lively evening amid farm fair activities.
Foley Kidney Pills Praise From Mrs Wells Of Rocky Mount
Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina writes that Foley Kidney Pills gave wonderful benefit and she credits the product with improving her kidney health amid overwork and aging effects.
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A. G Wells
Rocky Mount
N. C
Foley
Mann Drrg
Pacifist Katrina Trask Urges Unity In War Hour
In a letter to pacifist supporters Katrina Trask argues this is a time for united purpose in support of the war effort. The piece notes her play In the Vanguard and contrasts her past pacifism with current call to civic duty and courage.
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Katrina Trask
Spencer Trask
Frank Hunter Potter
the Vigilantes
United States
Congress
Southern Railway Schedule Update
The notice details northbound and southbound train timings for Southern Railway services, including routes Birmingham to New York, New Orleans to New York, and Washington to Atlanta, with specific departures from High Point and changes effective Sunday September 16 2017. It records discontinuation of No. 135 on Sundays and lists station stops and agents.
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Birmingham
New York
Charlotte
Washington
New Orleans
Augusta
Richmond
Danville
Atlanta
SOU
High Point
Tired Point
Randleman
Southern
H. D. Saunders
Ticket Agt
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Russia
Galiai
Frederic William Wise
London
Vossische Zeitung
Stockholm
American Railway Commission
Wall Street
Root
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Tone
Persius
Berliner Tageblatt
Hart's
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World Films
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Czar
Southern Railway
Westminster
Danvi
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Ork
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Wieney
Hart Drug Cg
Puller
Coal Company
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