Hussein, King of the Hejaz Claims New Arabian Kingdom
Hussein Ben Ali, asserting independence of a new Arabian realm, crowns himself king of the Hejaz territory. He claims succession from the Prophet through his daughter Patina, seeks recognition, and argues his claim outweighs the Ottoman sultan. Britain France Italy Russia Japan have varied responses. the United States reportedly gave tentative recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
Meétamimed
Bagdad
Harmel Rashid
Rox Miaker
Fussem Bea Ali
Keiewn
United States
Hie
Lehow
England
France
Italy
Kusela
Japan
Huswin Ben Ali
Boshammed
Patina
Turkey
Selam
Inspector General of Army Brig Gen Chamberlain gains duties
Brig Gen John L Chamberlain, recently promoted, becomes head of the Inspector General's Department succeeding Brig Gen Ernest A Garlington retired. He hails from New York, studied at Geneseo Normal School and US Military Academy, and has a career spanning artillery, ordnance, and IG posts in the Spanish War, Philippine campaign, and various teaching and staff roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Chamberlain
Army
Ernest A. Gareington
New York
Geneseo State Norreat School
United States Military Academy
Artillery Corps
Artillery School
Bronx
United States
Vienna
Auswerla
Seventh Army Corps
Campaiga
Moron
Philippines
CENSOR OF NAVY NEWS IN WASHINGTON DESK HELD BY LIEUTENANT BELKNAP
In the navy department at Washington Lieutenant Charles Belknap heads the censorship desk with 190 pounds of strength. The 24 hour censor will handle press material and is described as a robust athletic officer. He played on the navy football team for three years and captained in 1912. He later rowed on the navy crew and spent much of his career at sea. He served on ships including the Kearsarge Hopkins MacDonough Laurence Maryland and Minneola. He attended the War College in Newport in 1915 and was assigned to Admiral Benson’s office in Washington. A popular giant of a presence, he is admired by journalists for his genial smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington
Llout
Charles Belknap
Happer
Himelf
Navy
Annapolia
Belknaphaw
Kearsarge
Hopkins
MacDonough
Laurence
Maryland
Minnpelten
Torpeito
Newport
Huananimo
Antrael
W. Sims
Teutenant Betkonp
War College
Dlaw
Benson
Naval Operations
Belknapla
New Director of the Mint Ray Baker
Ray Baker, newly appointed director of the mint, hails from Nevada gold fields and has wide experience in metallurgy. Born to a former Union Pacific counsel, he later served as private secretary in Petrograd and began as a prospector in Death Valley before moving to California politics. Now in his thirties, he enjoys a comfortable lifestyle and supports a high end car and wardrobe, and he aligned with Wilson boosters in California last November.
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Ray Baker
Mint
Nexvada
Marlcionaire Elate
Iole
Baker
Wilson
California
Tierra del Fuego and the Fuegian Archipelago Journey
The narrative describes early explorers and native signal fires sparked by the sighting of Terra del Fuego and the rapid spread of news across islands. It details the landscape near Sarmiento Mountain on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the Strait of Magellan voyage, and observations of the Fuegian peoples including the Yaghan and Alacalools. The piece notes challenging climate and sparse resources shaping local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste
Satid Tre
Guy
Puegine
Strait of Magellan
New York
Tierra del Fuego
Admiralty Sound
Darwin Range
Beagle Sound
Cockburn Channel
Magellan
A Medicine for Women in Pinkham’s Remedy Spotlight
Women report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials describe months of pain and weakness improved after taking the remedy, with letters urging others to seek guidance from the Pinkham company’s confidential advisory service in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Pinkham
A. Kereso
North Ave
Aurora
Ill
Aanetodadl
Ohio
Tydis E. Pinkham
Josiin Corwen
Harrison Ave
Kilmer Swamp Root and Other Odds Ends From 1916
A 1916 Kansas area column touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root with testimonials and a sample offer, plus light items about ducks, a parrot on a lake, and assorted trivia. It includes humorous vignettes about a watchdog and a Tennessee tale, ending with a quirky note on a cooking tip.
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Hussein
Hejaz
Terra
Rameddt
Edward Alles
The
Pan-American Union
Sire
Yohgane
Valieuns
Gna
Terra del Puege
Impros
Ben
Woodles
Cape Braward
South America
Strait of Migellan
Pacific
Punta Avene
Mount Sarmiente
Souhern- Host
Aviles
Keene
Betty
Curonce Ty
Pawson
Cap
Barmento
Sarmiento
Immay
Island
Kansas
Dot
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Polly
Kansas City
Fat Mudinke
Gost
John Caskey
Nun
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cuntemala Fds
Wilkinson
Scott
Tennessee
Sam
Mandy
Coca Hollow
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