Brave Fight of Shackleton in Two Week Blizzard Dash
A long dispatch from Lieut. Sir Ernest Shackleton describes the Endurance voyage disaster. The ship was pierced by icebergs and sank in the Weddell Sea on November 20, forcing abandonment on October 27. Shackleton and crew reached Elephant Island, then Shackleton and five volunteers undertook a 760 mile dash to South Georgia. The main party remained at Elephant Island under Frank Wild. The expedition reports new coast line discoveries, hydrological surveys, and notable observations, with no confirmed loss of life.
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London
Ernest Shackleton
Port Stanley
Falkland Islands
Endurance
Weddell Sea
Shackleton
Elephant Island
South Georgia
Frank Wild
King Haakon Bay
Lieut. Shackleton
South Polar
Lieut
Lttle
British Territory
Caird Coast
New South Greenland
Women Declare for Simplicity in New York Federation
In a compact decision the federation declares that there is too much going on in New York and opts for a simpler path. The move signals a shift toward streamlined operations and less-charged activity within the organization.
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Federation
New York
Four meeting halls proposed for simplified convention plan
New York June 2 state presidents and chairs of departments of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs at a conference close the 13th biennial convention. They approve simplified conventions using four halls for about 3 000 persons each with one hall for the convention and others for conferences and reports. Election for treasurer declared void. new board to pick the next convention city. Federation affiliated with the International Council of Women seeks universal federal civil service pensions and better working conditions.
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New York
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Josiah Evans Cowles
Los
Angeles
Charles W. Stockton
New Jersey State Federation
William B. Williams
Lapeer
Mich
Wm. B. Yong
Jacksonville
Fla
Charles H. McMahon
Salt Lake City
Federation
United States Council of the International Council of Women
Found Dead in Barracks in Chicago
Walter W. Lentz of the first U.S. Field Artillery was found dead from a bullet wound in stockyard barracks Thursday night. Officials believe he accidentally shot himself while cleaning his automatic pistol.
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Chicago
Ste tReet
Walter W. Lentz
U.S. Field Artillery
Stockyard
Better Community Program Outlined by University of Illinois
Professor R E Hieronymus outlines the A Better Community conference plan for the University of Illinois with campus visits and a four fold purpose. The agenda includes health recreation roads libraries music charities and corrections and a community score card for a state wide contest. Perry of the Chamber of Commerce will speak on Furthering the Interest of the City on day three.
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R. E. Hieronymus
University of Illinois
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Tone
Tishnois Field
University Farm
Twin Cities
Illinois
Municipal and Civic League
C. PF. Perry
Cham
Ber of Commerce
Foley Kidney Pills Relief for Tired Women Headaches
Mrs Frank B P Wood Merrill Maine testifies relief from Foley Kidney Pills as tired, aching nerves and back pain ease. Ad claims pills strengthen weak kidneys and end nerve headaches, urging purchase from Roller Arthur Drug Co.
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Foley
Frank PB
Wood, Merrill
Maine
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