Women Leaders Appointed and Tax Protest Noted
Mrs N P Cook, ex chair of the Civic committee of the Utah State Federation of Women's clubs, named a Salt Lake City food inspector. On Atlantic City's Boardwalk a Votes for Women shop runs by Mrs M B Guilford. Belle Squire of Chicago, tax protester, returns a personal tax schedule stamped Votes for Women No Vote No Tax.
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N. P. Cook
Utah State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Salt Lake City
Atlantic City
N. J
M. B. Guilford
Belle Squire
Chicago
Squire
Clever Paris Policeman Captures Burglars Dropping Loot
On the Quai de Percy two burglars dropped a heavy sack of loot when three police officers arrived. Policeman Andre stayed behind and emptied the sack, then fired through it as the fugitives returned to lift the loot, prompting their surrender.
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Paris
Quai de Percy
Andre
Niagara Name Origins and Early Spellings
The Niagara name derives from the Seneca word neagara meaning across the neck. Early explorers and geographers offered more than thirty readings of the term reflecting aftershocks of discovery and translation.
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Niagara
Devereux Milburn Sets Sights On English Polo Clash
New York star Devereux Milburn, hailed as the world’s best polo player, declares readiness for international matches against the English team despite two near death incidents in practice. Oxford alumnus Milburn, renowned for fearless riding, has twice been thrown from galloping ponies this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blame McGovern for Bills Death in Wisconsin Fire Insurance Clash
In Madison on June 6 special reports blame Governor McGovern for defeating a progressive plan to regulate fire insurance rates and consolidate fire protection. The articles argue politics and McGovern’s opposition blocked two key bills aimed at rate control and unified administration, promising lower rates and improved fire protection if enacted.
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Madison
McGovern
Special Fire Insurance Committee
Special Committee
Commissioner of Insurance
Department of Insurance
Australia’s Great Rabbit Fence Across Western Australia
A 1200 mile rabbit barrier runs from temperate to tropical regions with gates for access. Each fence section is overseen by an inspector and boundary riders patrol to keep it in good repair. Since its erection it has blocked rabbit hordes from overrunning the land beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Western Australia
Tropics
Dayton Raises Two Million to Shield Gem City From Flood
Dayton Ohio staged a dramatic two day fund drive ending with over two million dollars pledged to fund river improvements. Citizens from bankers to laborers contributed, with a mass meeting pledging six hundred thousand in two hours. A flood prevention expert and engineers begin a survey of the Miami valley district as railroads and Army engineers cooperate to ensure Dayton stays flood free.
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Dayton
Ohio
John H. Patterson
Miami Valley
Army Engineers
Kaiser to enter oleomargarine business in Prussia
Kaiser Wilhelm plans a Cadm en oleomargarine factory as part of a new enterprise. His brother in law Prince Ernst of Schleswig Holstein already operates a Prattenau plant. Reichstag Agrarians oppose oleomargarine sales and even proposed dyeing the product blue to deter buyers.
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Berlin
Dusseldorf
Kaiser Wilhelm
Cadmen
Prince Ernst
Schleswig-Holstein
Prattenau
Tlee
Prussia
Reichstag
School adopts compulsory feature with teacher support
School authorities gain hearty cooperation from manufacturers in implementing a compulsory feature. Students are showing enthusiasm as the program proceeds.
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J. Bartel CO
Copenhagen
Fred-W Kruse CO. Women’s
Misses’ and
Children's Outfitter
Sj- Bartel Company
Madras
China
Bull Moose
Ekern
la Follette- McGovern
Mississippi
Frontenac
Keokuk Locks
Kaiser
Walter Johnson
Washington “‘Nationals
Coca-Cola
THE
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, Ga
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