Omaha Lawyer Hitchcock Aides for Senate Chair
The passage outlines Gilbert M. Hitchcock, an Omaha born lawyer and journalist, groomed by Democratic leaders as a potential United States Senate chairman. It notes his long Chicago connections, wartime policy differences with President Wilson, and his residence in Omaha when not in Washington. He is portrayed as a key Democratic figure with newspaper influence.
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Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Unitedtates
Braska
Wilson
Hitchcock
Omaha
Washington
Baden-Baden
Germany
Chinese Forming Boxer Societies and Looting Towns
A mission report from Anhui describes a secret cultivation of Boxer like bands. About 800 raiders seized Linanchow after locking city gates and tearing through walls. They demanded 30 000 dollars and food and fought before withdrawing after 19 days. Similar raids occurred near Shucheng with demands of 10 000 dollars and thirty rifles before being repelled. It remains unclear if the network extends beyond this province.
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Shanghat
China
Anbul
Linanchow
Chamber of Commerce
Shucheng
Local Social News from Henrietta December
Mr and Mrs Henry Feeman and Edward Schneider of South Amherst spent Sunday with Mrs Anna Bauman. Will Bohn of Elyria visited John Bohn Sr and family. Henrietta School Christmas program set for Thursday December 18 with tree and Santa Claus. Mrs Kimmel in charge. George Baker 1811 with bronchial pneumonia but better. Mrs Ed Christ in Cleveland Wednesday.
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Henrietta
Henry Feeman
Edward Schneider
South Amherst
Anna Bauman
Will Bohn
Elyria
John Bohn
John Guelsendoerfer
Myron Ries
Toledo
William Heidrich
John Heidrich
Frank Berg
Carl Berg
Russia
John Born
Chas. Cook
Henry Gleisner
Harry Jones
Luella
Lorain
Chas. Gleisner
New Oberlin
Kimmel
George Baker
Ed Christ
Cleveland
Cotton blankets as warm as wool, finds U.S. study
The United States Bureau of Standards reports that cotton blankets are as warm as wool ones. The survey finds no significant difference in heat resistance or in air and moisture passage between cotton and woolen blankets.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Standards
Blankets Compared for Heat and Comfort in Varying Uses
Officials say cotton blankets trap moisture and fit loosely around the neck, but are cheaper and useful indoors with sheets. Woolen blankets keep heat best in camping, with moderate density best at retaining warmth and heavy weights better blocking wind.
Tug o War in Elyria Shops Sparks Pants Prize
Workmen in Elyria factories stage noon hour tug o war using pants instead of a rope. Three men grip each leg and the strongest six win new pants. The event is an advertising stunt by Outlet Clothing Co with tests at Colson Co and other firms inviting applicants.
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Elyria
Colson Co
Columbia Steel
Elyria Enamel Products Co
Western Automatic Machine & Screw Co
Outlet Clothing Co
Outlet Clothing Company
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Anhui Province
WM. Austin
Coal Pocahontas
Kentucky Block
W. Va
Lump and Egg
Crooks & Slater
General Cord Tires
Shopping News
Japan
Windsor Chairs
Hall
Coxwell
Cheney
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