Hunger strike and threats target Rockefeller in city turmoil
Elizabeth Freeman and Donta Leitner begin a Tombs hunger strike while protestors in rain loom near 26 Broadway. Beautiful Marie Ganz declares she will shoot John D. Rockefeller Jr if he does not end the Colorado strike war and marches toward Standard Oil offices after an address in Franklin Square.
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New York
Broadway
Upton Sincair
Elizabeth Freeman
Donta Leitner
Marie” Ganz
J. W. W. Orator
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado
Miss Ganz
Franklin Square
John D. Rockefeller
Woman Threatens Rockefeller In Colorado Murder Plot
A distraught woman forces her way into Rockefeller's private offices and declares she will shoot him if the killings in Colorado do not stop. A patrolman blocks her, and a negro doortender confirms John D. Rockefeller Jr. is not in. She leaves after delivering the threat.
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John D., Jr
Colorado
Stops His Sister's Wedding Sparks Atlanta Elopement Feud
Grace Virginia Whitley daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Whitley and William Whiting Widenham son of Dr John C Widenham met in a dramatic street fracas in Los Angeles over an elopement plan. Whitley knocked Widenham down, Miss Whitley swooned, then peace talks followed. They will tour the East with Mrs Whitley this summer and plan a wedding in October after returning.
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Los Angeles
Grace Virginia Whitley
H. J. Whitley
William Whiting Widenham
John C. Widenham
Jacksonville
Rows B. Whitley
G. W. Hill
Whitley
Widenham
Miss Whitley
Young Whitley
Ross Whitey
Misa Whitley
Heir to Millions Keeps Teaching Despite Fortune
Professor E M Wollank of Pittsburgh and his son await a Berlin estate valued at 25 million dollars from a great uncle. The professor plans to remain in the schoolroom until retirement, stating wealth will not draw him away. He has served at the Bitte burgh Normal for two years and is a widower.
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Pittsburgh
E. M. Wollank
Bitteburgh Normal
United States
Professor Wollank
Berlin
Wollank
Professor
Lelhi
Tie
How to keep husbands through feeding, a 1920s idea
A Wilmington Journal Republican excerpt argues that feeding husbands is essential to their morale and productivity. It claims well fed men perform better in war and work, and that women owe husbands meals to keep them content and society moving.
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Tual
Lew
Blues
Wilmington
Del
Journal Republican
Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a cure for stubborn itching and skin eruptions. A testimonial from Mrs C A Einfeldt of Rock Island Illinois claims nine years of suffering ended after use, with a guarantee available at druggists.
Electric Bitters Atonic Health Builder Feature
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters can revive a run down nervous system, promising to boost stomach liver kidneys and overall strength. It features Mrs Jas Duncan of Haynesville Me who says it cured her after doctors gave up, and touts a $1 price at Bucklow’s Arm in pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Duncan
Haynesville
Bucklow's
Armi¢n
Union County Political Candidates Declare for Democratic Primary
A garbled list shows multiple candidates announcing in Union County for various offices. Names include J N Price for Sheriff, J G Griffith Cotton Weigher Monroe, Luther Williams, C Winchester Cotton Weigher Monroe, Chas B Barden Cotton Weigher, J J Lockhart Monroe, Bartley Helms, J W Broom Monroe Cotton Weigher, Jas F McManus, Henry M Presson, G Watt Davis Clerk Superior Court, R W Lemmond Clerk, C E Houston Clerk, L E Howie Recorder, H B Adams Jr Recorder, H B Adams Jr County Commissioner, J M Fairley Representative. All announce subject to Democratic primary or party rules.
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Union County
J. ¥. Griffith
Yeelf
Monroe
Luther Williams
C. Winchester
J. J. Lockhart
Bartley Helms
John W. Broom
Democratic Party
Jas. F. McManus
Henry M. Presson
G. Watt Davis
C. E. Houston
Eli
Ted
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W A Eubanks Announces Democratic Primary Candidacy
W A Eubanks declares candidacy for the Legislature in Union County in the next general assembly. J Dunham Bundy is noted as the representative candidate.
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Union County
J. Dunham Bundy
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J.J.C. Brassiere
Monroe Bargain House
Nassiff & Joseph
The
Bank of Union
FORD
Detroit
Henderson Garage
Monroe, N. C
Fowler & Lee
Charlotte Scale & Fixture Company
Angldise
Howe Scales
Bid West Trade
Charlotte
Rockefeller, JR
J. W. W. Speaker
John Do, Rockefeller, Jr
Father
YeYovere
Walter Vincent
Pleasant Hill
N. C
Cardus
Cardui
Tonie
J.N. Price
Chas. B. Barden
Recorder
Lee M. Howie
H. B. Adams, JR
KR. B. Cuthbertson
Jerre Cc, Lan Y
Ahudson
H. T. Baucom
General Assembly
J. M. Fairley
Vance Township
James K. Polk
Register of Deeds
MC. Long
Myrett
T. B. Davis
Buterd Township
Schlyetiec
Jouneton
Molloway & CO
Hering Garden
W. A. Eubanks
Ures
Porter
Country
C. V. Funderburk
H. B. Havely, C. E
Lappin Incerta 'S
Et Belk-Bunday Brig
Gs N.C
D. T. Waller
First National Bank
Tryon St
N.C
Shuman Bros
4Th St
Charlotte, N.C
W. B. Housto
Fitzgerald Building
Courthouse
W. C. Lemmond
Ee Library
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
DR. E. S. Green
Belk-Bundy
Belk's Store
R. L. Payne
Soutor
Union Drug Co
Ney
M. V. Lomax
Optometrist
N. Tryon St. Charlotte, N. C
Sosey Tals
Cars ‘& W. Groves
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