Death of Bir Willem Osier Famed Chloroform Debate
Obituary notes the death of Bir Willem Osier at 70, former Johns Hopkins professor, who sparked garbled remarks on chloroform and age. It cites his career in medicine, move to England, and Oxford death, with commentary on youth leadership and historical figures. Mention of Victor Berger’s reelection raises constitutional questions.
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Willem Osier
Carreer
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
England
Oxford
Gowan
New York University
Luther
Christ
France
America
Clemenceau
Paris
Ture
Victor Berger
Congress
New York World
Democratic Party
Berger
House of Representatives
Ofth
Wisconsin
Coal Profit Figures Stir North Dakota Debate
The piece recounts miner and governor actions during wartime coal control, presenting Colorado cost figures that imply a 105 percent profit on coal sold at 7.75 per ton. It critiques state ownership, contrasts North Dakota’s wartime takover with private management, and notes broader Bolshevik fears in rail and packer debates.
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Colorado
Frazier
North Dakota
Nealey
Kansae
Legion Chief Denounces Mob Rule and Vigilantism
National Legion head Franklin D Olier warns against mob violence and interference with civil authorities. He says members will support lawful authority in emergencies, stressing loyalty to civilian constitutional processes and opposition to reactionary mobs and extra legal acts.
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New York
Elihu Root
Charles E. Hughes
Taft
Root
Franklin D'Olier
American Legion
Load
D'Olier
United States
Ubon
America
Meat Trust Dissolution Debate Prompts Stock Rally
Washington coverage reports Big Five meat firms and Standard Oil facing dissolution plans, with Wilson & Co. stock rising after announcements. Basil Manly of the federal trade commission outlines points criticizing packers while noting potential public gains may be nominal amid investigations and reorganization efforts.
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Big Five
Hinclair
North Dakota
Uncle Sam
Washington, D. C
New York Journal of Commerce
Wilson & Co
Basil Manly
Apalpatthom
Interstate Commerce
Federal Trade Commission
Plana
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Anti-Saloon League
Boss Barnes
Butler
Tater
Gronna
North Dakoat
Senate Committee On Aericulture
Senate
Tath
Wilson
Rusia
Russia
Ireland
India
Minland
Europe
United States Shipping Board
Itasis
mid-Atlantic
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Gulf of Finland
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Clarence B. Miller
Duluth
Legion Head
Mob
Washington
Coats
Twin City
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