Near East Relief Work Inspires American Volunteers
Charles V. Vickrey documents heroism of about 500 Americans in Armenia, Anatolia, and Syria. Volunteers endure harsh winter relief efforts, refusing to leave lest thousands of women and children die. Urgent cables report hundreds of thousands needing aid, including 100,000 homeless children.
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Armenia
Turkey
Near East
America
Charlies V. Vickrey
Anatolia
Eia
Syria
Constantinople
Aleppo
Ismid
Kandropol
Asus
Kars
Opol
Aid Drive By General Wood For Near East Suffering Armenians
A national appeal led by Major General Leonard Wood calls for Lenten sacrifice to aid the starving Christian population of the Near East. The Near East Relief campaign lists prominent supporters including Andrew Mellon, William H. Taft, Frank A. Munsey, Dr. Henry van Dyke, Samuel Gompers, and many others from business, education, and social groups.
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Leonard Wood
East Relief
U. S. Army
Near East
Madison Avenue
New York City
General Wood
Andrew W. Mellon
Pittsburgh
the Treasury
William H Tatt
Frank A. Munsey
W. W. Atterbury
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Grier Hibben
Princeston University
Alexis Varrel
Rockefeller Institute
Carrie Champman Catt
Sulmn
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Long Velt
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
John ©. Shaffer
Chicago Post
Henry van Dyke
Feff
H. Ried
Elizabeth Matfrary
Samuel Gompers
Warren
John G. Milburn
Moorfield Storey
American Bar Association
Mary Garden
David Belasco
Medill McCcormick
Thomas G. Winter
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
George Maynard Mince
Anna A. Gordon
Percy V. Pennybacker
League of Women Voters
Pmuup Nourth Moore
National Council of Women
Alice Stone Blackwell
George Horace Lorimer
Philadelphia
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Nupert Hughes
Emerson Hough
Reed Smoot
Utah
Notable Names in Early 20th Century Society List
A roster of figures including WilMing the artist Mrs. Cleveland By Dodge Mrs. Henry Morgenthau Mrs. Edwin M. Bulkley Bishop-elect William T. Manning of New York Mrs. Stanley White Mrs. William Nash Read of Montgomery Arthur Brisbane John S. Drum San Francisco John McParland labor leader appears in a society or political notes list.
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WilMing
Cleveland By, Dodge
Henry Morgenthau
Edwin M. Bulkley
William T. Manning
New York
Stanley White
William Nash Read
Montgomery
Ala
Arthur Brisbane
John S. Drum
San Francisco
John McParland
Filipinos Push for Independence from United States
Opinion piece argues that independence for the Philippines should follow clear, concrete terms. It cites the Jones Law and Cuban precedents, notes a stable government exists, and presents options including a League of Nations, U S protectorate period, or a multilateral treaty. The piece asserts U S obligation and Filipino readiness, and rejects fear of Japan as a barrier.
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Shogun
Billy
John Smith
Somerville
America
Philippines
Congress
United States
Philippine Islands
Philippine
Islanda
League of Nation
England
Japan
France
You Girls Speak Up on Public Spirit of Youth
In a playful exchange a speaker notes young girls are more public spirited than men, while another quips that none will object to using their father’s house as a courthouse, reflecting community sentiment and humor.
Booker T Washington’s daughter urges savings and investments
Portia Washington Pittman, wife of Dallas architect W Sidney Pittman and daughter of Booker T Washington, urges Negroes to earn save and invest in government securities. She emphasizes safety of War Savings Stamps and Registered Treasury certificates as a path to financial security during sickness or death.
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Booker T.washington
Dallas
Texas
Portia Washington Pittman
Booker T. Washington
W. Sidney Pittman
Dislocated Jaw Prompt Raises Medical Address Request
A man reports his wife dislocated her jaw and complains the surgeon he hired did poor work. He asks for the surgeon’s address in case his wife needs assistance, noting a two month recovery period.
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Trecar
Witty Exchanges On Matrimony From Lornd Answers
A quip contrasts scars and wounds with bachelor jokes about marriage. The dialogue features a Mr Single-They remarking on jokers and a Mr Muchwed noting why old bachelors poke fun at matrimony.
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Single
Muchwed
A Smashing Hit By Nail Causes Slung Hand Injury
A woman with a sling explains to a friend the injury came from a nail rather than her car in a casual exchange about an accident. The remark highlights a misperception about the source of harm and uses a wry tone.
Pug Monster Frightens Town. Cur Ire Spooks Pup Tale
A quirky reported scene describes a frightened narrator worried by a curling tail seen on a Pug. The odd encounter inspires commentary on canine appearances and local superstition, with readers amused by the strange bedtime tale.
Hard Hit and Hearts Entwined Stir Up Trouble
A dramatic tale centers on a young man driven by a romance that unsettles his world. A girl’s involvement sparks conflict as he fights to balance love with looming consequences. The piece channels a turbulent, melodramatic mood.
Conversation About Self Perception Between Artist and Reader
A quoted exchange between an unnamed speaker and an artist discusses self view and conceit. The remark notes how orders would reveal people while the artist responds that such visibility would inflate egos.
Dog Show Sparks Poets Interest in Dactyls
A light exchange at the event reveals enthusiasm for verse forms as a dog show prompts talk of a poet recently introduced and his poetic passion. The conversation turns to whether such poets had works or examples on display at the show.
Smoke Screen in Quiet Living Room Exchange
A terse dialogue hints at concealed tensions as a husband hides smoking from his wife, prompting the remark that his actions amount to a smoke screen. The exchange implies underlying strain without visible confrontation.
The Provocation at a Meeting Sparks Muffled Remarks
The record notes a disruption at a meeting where a speaker was muzzled after sharp exchanges. Attendees recall biting remarks exchanged before the suppression occurred, signaling tension within the gathering.
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AMER
Canear East
Charles Y
Near East Relief
Nedatien
Maximo M. Kalaw
U. S
California
Philippine Archipelago
Whietter
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