Caliph of East Wamport and the Princess Annie
The tale centers on J. J. Phettyplace the political boss of East Wamport his daughter Annie and Henry For sythe a rising oilman Henry courts Annie is rejected by J J but political maneuvers and a citizens movement shift power. Annie masterminds the campaign guiding Henry to nomination and victory after which he marries Annie and they live happily ever after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
O. Henry
Haroun-al-Rashid
John J. Phettyplace
East Wamport
J. J
Haroun the Just
Haroun
Annie
Henry Forsythe
Henry
Henry Fore
Rota Palace
Fugleman
Citizens
Derwis
Silas
Paul Blythe
Harry
Paul
Simp
What They Said in Passing
A Kansas City Star column records snippets of street conversations among women in the shopping district. The remarks cover dating, fashion, cars, cosmetics, money, and social reputations, reflecting everyday attitudes and gossip in a light observational voice.
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Mad
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Ancient English scripts on view at London museum
Durham cathedral monastic library treasures from Lindisfarne and Durham showcase early Anglo Irish school calligraphy and illumination. Works span seventh to fourteenth centuries with Bede attributions debated. Pieces include Pudsey Bible volumes donated by bishops Pudsey and St Carlseph. three of four volumes featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Durham
London
Victoria and Albert Museum
Lindisfarne
Bede
William de St. Carlseph
Hugh de Pulset
Pudsey
London Times
Labrador Healthful Climate Promotes Wellbeing
The Labrador climate is praised for bracing, invigorating qualities. Testimony from hundreds including workmen prospectors sailors fishermen officials and scientists claims improved health and longer sleep. With access to proper food the trend is weight gain in winter and other seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
La Follette eyed for new national party in 1924 race
Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette won renomination by a landslide and faces talk of a presidential bid with a proposed new national party. Supporters cite his radical stance against Harding policies and endorsements, while opponents warn of radical experiments and a challenge to Supreme Court authority.
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Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Harding
Senate
William A. Ganfield
United States
Supreme Court
Miller of New York May Seek National Nomination
The article notes that Governor Nathan L. Miller of New York, age fifty four, is seen by politicians as a likely Republican candidate for president if re elected. Miller leads a formidable New York party coalition and has marginalized opposition, while remaining loyal to President Harding for renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Nathan L. Miller
Harding
Miller
Republican Party
Oil Dreams Stir Pleasantville Area Amid Rockefeller Links
The article traces a spill of oily liquid near Porvall and Forshay land near Rockefeller era Pocantico hills prompting curiosity about drilling on anticlinal land. Roy Forshay reels from sudden interest in nearby building lots as oil speculation swirls through Pleasantville and Westchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Pocantico Hills
Oll
Porvall
Forshay
Oil King
Roy Forshay
Pleasantville
Westchester County
William Porvall
New York
Roy
Mr. Porvall
Sutherland Joins Supreme Court as Clarke Retires
George H. Sutherland formerly Utah senator replaces Ohio Justice John H. Clarke on the U S Supreme Court after Clarke's resignation. Clarke retired at sixty five and planned world travel. Sutherland, a conservative with international law expertise, is a close friend of President Harding and may live in Cleveland or New York.
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George H. Sutherland
United States
Utah
John H. Clarke
Ohio
United State Supreme Court
Justice Clarke
Harding
Sutherland
Justice Brandeis
Buckinghamshire
England
University of Michigan
Senate
Intera Had
Justice
Youngstown
Cleveland
New York
Rattlers Multiply in North Carolina Mountains
The article notes a sharp rise in rattlesnakes in North Carolina mountains after large land purchases by George W. Vanderbilt and the Toxaway company fenced vast tracts. Foresters report new areas with many snakes, including a Washington official who barely avoided a rattler while resting on a log. It also mentions hydrophobia risk from a local skunk in the Southwest forests.
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North Carolina
George W. Vanderbilt
Toxaway Company
Vanderbilt
Forestry Service
Washington
Pasteur
Gold Treasure Hoax Tricks Darvel Villagers
A Darvel Ayrshire boy staged a treasure hoax by aging a fake note about buried gold and a chart. News spread, crowds dug an old quarry with picks and shovels all day before the prank was revealed.
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Darvel
Ayrshire
Scotland
Wrist watch bag tether proves security at station
A young man at Union Station showed a leather thong attached from his bag to his wrist to deter theft. He explained that several times while buying tickets or securing Pullman accommodations strangers tried to lift his bag, but the wrist tether prevented losses by making the traveler aware of approaches.
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Union Station
Washington Star
Names Reused Across Towns Prompt Post Office Review
Many towns share names leading to duplication and the need for federal supervision when naming new towns. The Buffalo survives in 28 post offices across states, Washingtons 28, Madisons 27, Clevelands 26, Monroes 25, Lincolns 23, Jacksons 22, Grants 17, Taylors 17, Adams and Jeffersons 16, Harrisons and Roosevelts 16. The Union appears in 25 post offices, Independence in 20 states, and Faith Hope and Charity each appear more than once.
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Buffalo
Largest Cargo Through the Canal Sets New Record
The steamship Marore of the Ore Steamship corporation created a Panama Canal cargo record by transiting on July 19 with 20 000 tons of iron ore from Cruz Grande Chile to New York. The sister Bethore previously held the record with 19 000 tons on May 29. The Marore drew 83 feet while the Bethore drew 82 feet 6 inches.
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Canal
Panama Canal
Marore
Ore Steamship Corporation
Cruz Grande
Chile
New York
Bethore
Tanlac Promises Relief From Rheumatism and Stomach Trouble
A testimonial from Robert Trotter of St Paul Minnesota claims his sour stomach and rheumatism improved after taking Tanlac. The ad argues badly digested food poisons the system and that rheumatic pain may stem from stomach issues, urging readers to obtain Tanlac from a druggist.
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Tanlac
Robert Trotter
State St
St. Paul, Minn
Taniac
Mothers and Daughters Endorse Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedy
Greenville Delaware letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for daughters suffering illness and missing school. Mrs Hucuss attests the medicine helped her eldest daughter and herself. The column notes decades of such testimonies from mothers and grandmothers in local neighborhoods.
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Greenville
Del
Hucuss
Delaware
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Buffalo, N.Y
Cincinnati
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