Monument to World War Dead by Sciortino Planned in Rome
A feature on Antonio Sciortino’s proposed Monument of Nations in Rome, described as a three-gallery complex with bells and an organ, meant as an international tomb for fallen soldiers. It recounts Sciortino’s career, a rapid mask model of pianist Leo Textonius, and a 1914 Russia contest won by his work.
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Rome
Antonio Sciortini
Sciortiny
Mlles
Westminster Abbey
Antonio Sciortino
British Academy
Paris
Leo Textonius
Sciortino
Amer
Ican
Rodin
Duma ‘Committee
Kieff
Russiia
Russia
Moscow
Bolshevists
Walter 8. Allward
Toronto
Canada
Vimy Ridge
Mr. Allward
Columbus Bones to Rest in Santo Domingo
A Pan American movement plans a memorial and final resting place for Christopher Columbus in Santo Domingo. The project relaunches with War Department notice and calls for open coffin for visitors to view the relics, with beacon light plans for navigators.
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Santo Domigo
Washington
Christopher Columbus
War Department
William II
William
Columbus
Santo Domingo
Spain
Memorial plan grows from Pan American idea for Columbus tomb
The article recalls historic visits by Stimson Knox and Dominican officials to Santo Domingo in 1911 and 1912 and notes a proposed Pan American memorial for Columbus. It describes a grand tomb inspired by Les Invalides and Grant's Tomb with a 300 foot beacon tower, meant to serve as a navigational aid, and mentions a sea urchin with five jaws and one tooth.
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William
Island Republic
Stimson
Knox
Caribbean
North
South America
Canada
Columbus
America
Santo Domingo
Pan-America
Junta Nacional
Les Invalides
Paris
Grant
New York
Biso to be deported from Wichita National Forest
Washington report that Biso the famous buffalo bull is ordered deported by Secretary Wallace. The Wichita National Forest herd has grown from 15 in 1907 to over 150, kept under natural conditions. Montevideo requests a specimen for its zoo, but Biso faces exile away from his wives and herd.
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Washington
Biso
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Forest Service
Wichita National Forest and Game Refuge
Oklahoma
Montevideo
Uruguay
Wichita
Great Plains
Mexico
Canada
Wichita National Forest
Polk County
South Omaha
State University
Chautauqua Park
Beatrice
Ray Wise
Falls City
Elkhorn
Byron O. Pickard
United States Bureau of Mines
Argonaut
Omaha Central High School
J. M. Tingaard
Hall Hardware Company
Lincoln
Spain Dismisses Postal Force After Nationwide Strike
The Spanish government issued a decree dismissing the entire postal service staff after a strike that halted mail across the country. The decree outlines reorganization steps as the strike, led by letter carriers, disrupted business while other branches did a passive white strike.
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Spanish Postal Service
Spain
Scotland’s Many Islands Count Reaches About Eight Hundred
A historic survey notes Scotland hosts roughly 800 islands in total. The count reflects the archipelago’s vast geographic spread and variety from mainland-adjacent isles to distant clusters across the North Sea.
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Scotland
Modest frame bungalow design with practical features
Readers learn how to plan a cost effective frame bungalow with a large living room spanning 23 by 13 feet 6 inches and ample porch space. Advice covers bids, working plans, and avoiding overstatement while praising simplicity and solid materials.
Daily Sermonette Reflection Cited by Boston Transcript
A brief quotation notes that a man who feels life is not worthwhile typically has neglected worthwhile things in life. The Boston Transcript framing emphasizes that fulfillment comes from engaging with meaningful pursuits.
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Sworth
Boston Transcript
Nothing New About That Phrase on Luck
A terse op ed lines note with reflective musing on luck and perspective, suggesting that appreciation follows possession and that many things share this trait.
High rank as orators in Depew reminiscences
Chauncey M. Depew ranks Wendell Phillips Henry Ward Beecher and Robert G. Ingersoll among the era’s great speakers. He recalls Shermans New York dinner and Grady Georgia addressing Confederate veterans, each speech stirring audiences to high enthusiasm.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Wendell Phillips
Henry Ward Beecher
Phillips
Beecher
Robert G. Ingersoll
Mr. Depew
New York City
General Sherman
Washington
Henry W. Grady
Georgia
Dinner Etiquette Quip Sparks Childs Remark
A Chicago Tribune anecdote notes how a family visiting neighbors judged dinner by appearance over technique. Alfred, the narrator’s son, giggles when the meat course arrives and quips that dad promised chicken half done.
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Alfred
Chicago Tribune
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London
County Council
London County Council
George
Parliament
News OF Nebraska
Nebraska
FH. Gautsch
la Crosse
Wis
Lincoln High School
Seldomridge
Holdrege
RE. C. Bishop
Bradshaw
Fairbury
Seventh Corps
Omaha
John McNair
Pawnee
Dinsdale Brothers of
Palmer
Edward Elsasser
Frank Briggs
Columbus Planing Mill
Nebraska State Hospital
Fremont
American Hospital Bureau
Atlantic City
N. J
American Legion
Department of Nebraska
York
N. Billbe
Callaway
W. C. Harper
Wymore
Auburn
Dorcas Society
Methodist Church
Platte River
Adams
Gosper
Phelps
Kearney
Bureau of Markets and Marketing
Frank Harrison
Kansas
Parcel Post
Evergreen Home Cemetery
Isaac Prawl
Pawnee City
Prawl
Antelope County
Farm Bureau
Irvin Schulze
Spencer
Elm Creek
Howard Paul
Robert Paul
Cedar Bluffs
Truman Boston
Jesse Boston
Blue Springs
Nora
Farmers’ Union Association
Peter Reif
West Point
Mitchell
Clarence Galbraith
Blue River
McKelvie
Fort Atkinson
Fort Calhoun
Washington County
Fred Waechter
Germany
Wayne Brewster
Frank Brewster
Beaver City
Almena
Kas
Smith
Brewster
Colorado
South Platte
North Platte
Henry Klein
Stamford
L. G. Brian
State Hail Department
Ardell Cavaness
Clyde Wallace
Russell Beatty
Dawson County
Sioux City
Chicago
Cavaness
Beatty
Wilber Miller
Superior Cement Company
Chamber of Commerce of
Allance
State Railway Commission
Burlington Road
William Taylor
J. Preston
George B. Potter
Nebraska University
Medical College
A. J. Taylor
Blair
United States
Nebraska Synod
Cy William A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
College of France
Sical
Porca
Bata
Chauncey Depew
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