First Wonder of World Katmai Valley Found to Have Millions of Vents
The National Geographic Mount Katmai expedition led by Robert F. Griggs reports a vast volcanic area near Katmai Alaska with millions of active vents in a hundred square miles. Katmai is described as the greatest crater on earth, over nine miles in circumference and 3,600 feet deep, with a 17 mile mud river and 1,600 miles mapped. The party gathered 2,000 photographs and extensive natural history data for return to the United States.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
Mount Katmai
Society
Robert F. Griggs
Kodiak
Alaska
Griggs
Globe
Katmai
United States
Bick
Mount Katmaj
Seattle
Ohio State University
Clarence P. Maynard
Washington, D. C
James $. Tine
J. W. Shipley
Manitoba Agricultural College
D. B Church
Danville
Ohio
Jasper D. Sayre
Packer
Townville
Paul R. Hagelbarger
Akron
Lucius Folsome
Walter Matroken
Andre Lore
Foreign born Justice calls for loyalty at Saratoga dinner
Chief Justice Andrew Bruce of the North Dakota Supreme Court urged allegiance to America at a dinner by the American Bar Association in Saratoga Springs. He spoke as a foreign born American, recounting leaving home with nothing and finding America’s free lands and spirit. Elihu Root headlined the event with other officials from several embassies in attendance. A war work committee was authorized to be headed by Root.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Merica
Andrew Bruce
North Dakota Supreme Court
American Bar Association
Justice Bruce
America
Elihu Root
Gaston Deleval
Belgium
Mr. Root
Refuge in America for Russian Nobles
Prince Michel Cantacuzene and his sisters Barbie and Zeneide, great grandchildren of Gen U S Grant, arrived in San Francisco from Moscow. They were welcomed by Mrs. Frederick Grant and will go to Washington. Michel will return to the front after a brief visit, with the sisters seeking refuge in America due to unsettled conditions in Russia.
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San Francisco
Prince Michel Cantacuzene
Barbie
Zeneide
U.S. Grant
Moscow
Frederick Grant
Washington
Michel
America
Russia
Coal Conference Delayed Over Wage Increase Dispute
Indianapolis Sept 7 The joint conference of central competitive field coal mine operators and United Mine Workers officials to discuss a miners wage rise was postponed at Dr H A Garfield's request. William Green says data will be presented to Garfield by miners representatives. operators will not attend the Washington meeting. The delay aims to justify a raise as workers seek steadier, higher pay in other industries to ensure winter coal supplies and prevent shortages.
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Indianapolis
H. A. Garfield
National Coal
United Mine Workers of America
John P. White
William Green
Garfield
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Washington
Green
Dr. Garfield
Red Cross Pushes Hospital Supply Service in France
The American Red Cross war council announces a $500000 appropriation to establish a hospital supply service in France. Major Grayson Murphy heads the effort, with warehouses planned across the country to supply drugs and surgical instruments to French hospitals promptly. Stanley Field will direct the operation along with five recruited warehouse managers.
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Washington
Red Cross Commission
France
Grayson M.P. Murphy
War Council
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Major Murphy
Paris
Stanley Field
Chicago
Marshall Field
Field
John Woodward
Curtis Publishing Company
New York City
Todd T. Lewis
Minneapolis
Harvey Cushing
No. 5
Cushing
Squibbs
Jusserand Sees History Repeated In America's War on Foes of France
New York, Sept 7 French ambassador Jules Jusserand spoke on Lafayette’s 140th birthday noting France and America’s past aid to independence. He praised America’s stance against German tyranny, urged adherence to pledged word, and cited England Belgium Marne Verdun and Kiao Tohao as examples of allied resolve in World War I. He urged civilization through trust and the honoring of commitments.
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America
France
New York
Jules J. Jusserand
LaFayette
Auvergne
City of Independence
Philadelphia
Hotel de Ville
Paris
France-America
Washington
England
Germany
Belgium
Liege
Marne
Verdun
Japan
Kiao Tohao
Italy
Lexington
Canada
Yorktown
Defenders of Liberty
Supplementary General Staff
Edward Goschen
Visitors and relocations fill Pittsfield notes
Pittsfield residents host relatives and friends from St. Louis New Canton Beardstown Davenport and Indianapolis Three travelers depart for Des Moines and Chattanooga while students pursue teaching and business studies at Gem City College Domestic science and business college prep capture local attention Remodeling plans for the Vinton King residence proceed with H C Kibler as contractor Local society events include the Steadfast society gathering hosted by Mrs Mabel Wheeler and visits from Mrs Allen Rush of Richmond Missouri George Peters and family enjoy a period in town
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William V. Wills
St. Louis
A. V. Wills
Clement Laird
New Canton
Wills
Louise Doocy
Escanaba
Mich
John Dennils
Little Daughter
Springfield
James Col Vin
Gus Scanland
Charles T. Scanland
J. C. Cardwell
Beardstown
Charles P. Cummings
Hubert Scott
Chicago
John K. Scott
Des Moines
Lucy Archer
Chattanooga
Tenn
George Walkup
Hillview
Thomas Padkins
Eva Graves
Davenport
George Weaver
Lucy Kientzle
Quincy
the & P. Chapman
Chapman
King
Allen Rush
Richmond
Harry Branch
Mabel Wheeler
The
Congregational Church
George Peters
Local Post Clerk Takes Annual Vacation in Lewiston
Mr. Peters, a clerk at the Lewiston post office, is taking his annual vacation. He is visiting with Rev. and Mrs. George L. Snively for several days at Lewiston, Idaho, and will also attend the state fair.
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Ing
George L. Snively
Lewiston
Mr. Peters
Miss Irma Knoblack Guest in Columbus
Miss Irma Knoblack of Quincy is the guest of her sister Mrs Oscar Oberling this week. Mr and Mrs R E McNeall of Quincy were entertained in the D I McNeall home over Sunday. Miss Roxana and Helen accompanied them home after a pleasant visit of two weeks in the McNeall home here. School commenced Monday with Miss Elda Sittler of Kellerville, a teacher. Among the sick who are improving are C E Stanbeck F M Lee and Mrs.
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Irma Knoblack
Quincy
Oscar Oberling
R. E. McNeall
D. I
Miller and Hartman Guests at Leeper Home Census
William Hartman and Mrs. O C Miller suffer rheumatism. Cyrus Miller and son Donald visited Mrs. Sarah Leeper’s home Sunday with Clarance Allen family Dorothy Allen, Elmer Miller family, Francis Miller, and Lawrence Miller. Adams County C FE convention at Christian church September 14 16 16 promises good sets and meetings. Co C Sparkes left for Maryland after telegram about his sister ill.
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William Hartman
O. C. Miller
Cyrus Miller
Donald
Fowler
Sarah Leeper
Clarance Allen
Dorothy
Elmer Miller
Francis
Lawrence Miler
Adams County C. FE
Christian Church
Hery
C. Sparkes
Maryland
Murderer Denied Rehearing in San Francisco Case
Warren K. Billings, serving life for murder linked to the preparedness day bomb explosion, had a new trial request denied by the district court of appeals in San Francisco on Thursday.
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San Francisco
Warren K. Billings
District Court of Appeals
First Conference With Japan's Envoy Opens in Washington
Secretary Lansing and Vis count Ishii began formal talks on American Japanese wartime cooperation in Washington. Meetings will follow with mission and government officials to discuss Japan’s needs and possible roles in the war, focusing on steel supplies as a likely first topic.
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Washington
Lansing
Viscount Ishii
Japan
United States
State Department
Missouri Governor Commends Lowden on Pacifist Meeting
Jefferson City Mo Sept 7 Governor Gardner after returning from California vacation sent a telegram to Illinois Governor Lowden praising his action in prohibiting a Chicago pacifist meeting. He denounced the motives of the organization and said Missouri escaped the bunch of cranks.
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Jefferson City
California
Gardner
Lowden
Ilinois
Illinois
Chicago
Missouri
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Ae Ional Aghet Eal
North Dakota
Ion
Red Cross Committee On Cooperation
C. A. Coffin
Red Cross War Council
Near East
American Committee
American Committee For
Ottoman Empire
Armenia
Palestine
Caucasus
Pittsfield, III
Franklin County
Cash Coal Co
Room
Stern Bldg
Columbus, III
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Ishii
Fifth St
N. Fifth St
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