West Point cadet numbers eyed for 1200 to 1300 strength
Colonel C L Townsley reports to the War Department that Congress may fund increasing the West Point corps to about 1,200 or 1,300, potentially adding 300 graduates yearly. He urges new facilities, an expanded hotel, and gradual growth over four years while maintaining strict entrance standards.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Army
C. L. Townsley
War Department
Townsley
West Point Corps
Congress
Hudson Valley
Corps of Cadets
Widower Marries Gloucester City Widow Brings Large Stepchildren
In Camden, George Washington Henry, 55, a Hurtsville blacksmith, marries Henrietta Verfillée, 64, widow of Gloucester City. The union adds eight of her children to Henry and makes him stepfather to thirteen other youths. The ceremony occurred at Gloucester City's city hall officiated by Mayor Anderson. Henry plans a card index to track his expanded clan.
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Camden
N. J
George Washington Henry
Hurtsville
Henrietta Versillee
Gloucester City
Verfillee
Gloucester
Ple
Verfillees
Henry
Anderson
Tlenry
Enforce Grass Widow Rule Amid Civil Service Checks
Washington reports the Civil Service Commission and Post Office Department strictly applying the grass widow ban to applicants. The rule bars married women from civil service, while divorced women remain eligible. Recent interpretations narrowed gaps as separation with fault was debated and all grass widows were barred.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
WED AFTER FIFTY YEARS MARRIAGE IN LEXINGTON
Oliver Marcum aged 72 and Mrs Mary H Murray aged 71 married at the minister J S Thompson s home in Lexington after reuniting as sweethearts from the Civil War era. They had not met in 50 years. Both had prior spouses. Marcum s first wife died four years ago.
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Lexington
Oliver Marcum
Mary H. Murray
J. S. Thompson
Marcum
First Woman Deputy Coroner Appointed in State
Seattle, Wash The town of Tolt names Dr Hazel Edison the states first woman deputy coroner. Edison graduated Rush Medical College Chicago last June and began practice in Tolt in July. She will investigate violent and suspicious deaths across her mountainous district.
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Seattle
Wash
Tolt
Hazel Edison
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Cracked Head That Heals Aids Brain Renewal
University of Chicago zoologist Charles Manning Child argues in Senescence and Rejuvenescence that regular fasts and mental activity changes can regenerate nerve cells, delay senescence, and revitalize the body after injury. He warns against overeating and suggests rest cures after lengthy labor.
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Chicago
Charles Manning Child
University of Chicago
Child
Rich widow adopts pastor in Ashland Oregon
The Rev. Arthur R. Blackstone of the Baptist church there is adopted by wealthy widow Mrs. Aurelia Ferguson, named heir to an estimated $100000 estate. He keeps his surname and announced the news from his pulpit to forestall criticism.
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Ashland
Ore
Arthur R. Blackstone
Baptist Church
Aurelia Ferguson
Blackstone
Texas Cowpuncher Dies Worth Million
West Love of West Texas died at Warfa after building a cattle empire from seven cows to a vast herd and ranch. He began with $25 a month pay as a boy faro worked, preferred cows over cash, and grew to a payroll of about 200 and an estate valued over $1,000,000. His son, nine, is named heir.
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el Paso
Tex
West Love
Warfa
West Texas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
West
Jim Powell
Fort Davis
Texas
Centenarian Suspected Daughter of Napoleon’s Chef
Jeffersonville Indiana Mrs Susan Quinlan 105 celebrated her birthday at home with her son Charles 60 a carpenter. Born in France she is said to be daughter of Franz Antoine Napoleon era chef. She came to the United States at 26. Her last husband Patrick Quinlan cafe proprietor died years ago.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Susan Quinlan
Charles
Three Geese Cost Mrs Ledbetter One Hundred Dollars
In Pocahontas Arkansas a replevin suit over three geese ended in circuit court with Mrs Ledbetter winning ownership. Eighteen witnesses testified and the total costs to litigants exceeded 100 dollars plus county costs, while the geese themselves sold for 50 cents each.
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Pocahontas
Ark
Some Forms of Rheumatism Curable
The article describes rheumatism types including acute chronic rheumatism rheumatic headaches sciatic rheumatism and lumbago. It promotes Sloan's liniment for rapid relief by penetrating to the pain site and soothing the affected part. A 25 cent bottle is advertised as emergency medicine.
Man Who Takes His Own Medicine is an Optimist
An optimistic patient trusts Dr. King's New Discovery for ailments like colds. The ad claims the remedy penetrates throat linings, kills germs, and aids nature to heal. It urges readers to buy a bottle today to fight the cause of the cold.
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Dr. King
Makes Squirrels Work in Clarkesville
In Clarkesville Georgia John D Kesler, a dedicated exhibitor, is believed to be the first man to employ squirrels to operate a device. A pair sit before his shop and turn a barber shop sign, their tireless motion drawing attention as the cylinder spins nearly continuously.
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Clarkesville
John D. Kesler
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