Speaker Clark declines Senate seat in Missouri crisis
April 26 report details Speaker Champ Clark choosing not to accept the vacant U S Senate seat from Missouri after serious deliberation. He cites duty to country over party, saying he can serve better as Speaker and that his decision aims to prevent intra party strife after the death of Senator Stone. Clark consulted his wife before finalizing the choice.
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Earthquakes Felt in Italy and Nearby Volcanic Activity
Shocks struck Italy and Bergamo on April 26 lasting about a minute with no damage reported. Reports described Koli, a volcano on an island of the same name, erupting lava toward vineyards on the eastern coast, causing fear of casualties among residents.
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Lean Speeds Up in Second District Liberty Loan Score
April 26 report from York notes a rise in the district clock liberty loan progress. The tally shows a gain of over 000,000 relative to the prior total, totaling $500,900,000, or 55 percent of the minimum quota.
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Telegraphers May Quit in Chicago
Chicago April 26 a walkout of commercial telegraphers employed by the Western Union key act companies is deemed inevitable by I C Konenkamp international president of the Commercial Telegraphers union He says the union plans to fix the hour for the walkout as conditions in the west and south worsen and many operators have already been discharged The International News Service will not be affected and Samuel Gompers AFL president has taken up the matter with Washington to seek a settlement
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Liberty Day Parades Mark Statewide Celebrations
New Haven reports Liberty Day activities across Connecticut with parades and ceremonies. Hartford and Bridgeport celebrated quota milestones for Liberty Loan subscriptions, while Waterbury neared its target and New Haven lagged but pushed toward the required sum. East Haven raised the honor flag early, and many towns doubled quotas as subscriptions continued arriving.
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Happenings and notes from a wartime New Haven area
Local items include a Christian Endeavor convention attendance with Edwin Pratt visiting Middletown, a lost horse from an Alva B Coe fire, Confederate Memorial Day observances, and the Naval Review. Shad fishing reports, a Shaler Hall loading schooner, Harris selling a Killingworth farm, Edwards & Co opening a house furnishings store, and a tariff on dog registrations. Liberty loan posters dropped on Germans by aerial Pershing forces are noted.
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Look Young Women Use Sage and Sulphur Compound
Framed as a beauty tip for ladies, the ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair naturally. It promises a youthful look with gradual color restoration after one or two applications and notes it is a cosmetic not a medical cure.
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Freezone corn remedy touted by Cincinnati authority
A Cincinnati official warns against cutting corns and promotes freezone, a cheap drug available at drugstores. A few drops on a tender corn relieve soreness, allow the corn to lift out root and all without pain, and may even suit high heel wearers.
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Shoes advertised as best value in town by local retailer
The store promotes Low Cut Oxfords and High Tan Lace and Button shoes for men and boys, claiming top style, quality, and prices. It emphasizes Goodyear welts, a large stock, and fair, reliable service with substantial savings, urging immediate purchase.
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