Nicaragua Names Gen Emiliano Chamorro as President
General Emiliano Chamorro, recently minister to the United States, is elected president of Nicaragua. Born on a Chantales farm forty four years ago, he studied at Granada College and earned an AB. He aided the conservative cause, led revolutionary forces, and served as envoy to the United States before being chosen to lead the republic.
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Emiliano Chamorro
Nicaragua
United States
Chantales
Granada
Maanagua
Republic
Allis
Zelaya
Honduras
Chabanione
Duncan
Mena
Diaz
Chamorro
Managua
Masaya
Sud
Kky
May Honor O Gorman as Senate President Pro Tempore
Senate discussions in December consider New York Democrat O Gorman for president pro tempore to replace the late Clarke of Arkansas. Supporters cite his Senate leadership role and standing with the Democratic steering committee since 1918, arguing he would be an ideal presiding officer as his term ends.
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Senate
Cnucus
Senator Clarke
Arkansas
O'Gorman
New York
Capitol
Schwab Tells Why He Tore Up Million Dollar Contract
Charles M Schwab explains why he ripped up a 1 000 000 a year salary contract after the Carnegie Steel takeover saying money was not his motive He preferred the broader aim and later Carnegie sent Schwab the full contract value in bonds Morgan and Carnegie called him unique for such action and magnanimity.
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Steel Corporation
Carnegie Company
Charles M. Schwab
J. I. Morgan
Schwab
Morgan
Carnegie
Charlie
le Promiptly
When Bennett Drops In at Herald Square
An air of excitement grips Herald Square New York as James Gordon Bennett Jr publisher of the Herald returns from Paris. Editors don frock coats and tidy up while the staff respect him despite rumors of office upheaval. Bennett’s daily knowledge keeps him in close touch with Herald operations.
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Herald Square
New York
James Gordon Bennett
The
Herald
Paris
Bennett
Park Row
Parla
Sheridan Judge Hails First Illinois Cavalry Welcome
Chicago welcomed the First Illinois cavalry with Judge Landis praising their drill and horsemanship. General Parker’s letter noted hardships, while local leaders planned a public reception at Dexter Park with speeches by Gen. Dickinson and others. Health conferences, civil service policy on backdated raises, and rate cases also occupied state eyes as Illinois tallied its ongoing public affairs.
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Jdge Landis
Chicago
First
Illinois Cavalry
Merenian Aid
Wis
Genural Parker
Brownsville
Michigan Boulevard
Cicago
Imus
Chirengvo Eitizens
12. C. Young
Jerephnent
Poretnui
Bitterless
Jaco M. Dickinson
James Stuart
W. A. Vincent
Illinois centennial pageant to surpass Indiana show in 1918
The Illinois Centennial commission plans a 1918 pageant to mark the 100th anniversary of Shadrach Bond’s inauguration. Trugh S. Magill Jr. chairs the Capitol celebration on October 6, with governors from Northwest states invited as guests. Jessie Palmer Weber, a commission member, reported on features seen in Indiana.
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Ilinois
Illinois
Jessie Palmer Weber
Supreme Court Declares Tuition Act Unconstitutional
The court rules Vermillion county vs. School District No. 19 voids high school tuition provisions. It bans using distributive funds to pay pupil tuition and bars charging a district for high school tuition. Motion granted in a mandamus petition by Dr. W A Zeno of Chicago to restore his dentistry license. case to be heard next term.
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Supreme Court
State of Minds
Varley B. Mitchell
Chicago & West Towns Railway
Commission
Sangamon Circuit Court
Vermillion County
Board of Education of
W. A. Zeno
Chicago
Mandamius
State Board of Dental
Amendment on separate ballots approved by AG ruling
Attorney General Lucey ruled that the constitutional taxing amendment must be printed on separate ballots. The ruling, applied to both downstate areas and Chicago, followed a request from County Clerk Sweit zer of Chicago.
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Lucey
Sweitzer
Chicago
Downstate
Mattoon Man Sentenced to Life for Hill Murder
Ernest Roy Smith of Charleston was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Charles Delmar Hill of Mattoon. Hill was shot on the night of June 4 as he headed home after visiting Miss Mayme Hammack, with Hill allegedly naming Smith as killer before dying.
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Mattoon
Charles Delmar Hill
Ernest Roy Smith
Charleston
Hill
Hast
Mayme Hammack
Smith
Unpremeditated Hoax About Measles At School
A playful New York Times excerpt recalls a schoolroom moment where Flossie celebrates a supposed measles outbreak as the kids await a “measiest Bessy Tabbs” arriving along the avenue. The tale blends humor with a misinterpreted social rumor from the juvenile population.
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Flossie
Miss Nichols
New York Times
Swamp-Root Stops Serious Backache
Advertisement for Dr Kilmer s Swamp-Root claiming it treats kidney and bladder diseases. States it is a physician's prescription with a long standing reputation. Promotes 2 bottle sizes 50 cents and 1.00 and offers a 10 cent sample by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Moving picture camera photos distant objects tested
The United States Bureau of Standards investigated photographing objects several miles away using a moving picture camera with a very long focal length, achieving successful results.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic and political banter
An advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Quinine and Iron tonic as a malaria cure and health booster priced at 50 cents. A humorous exchange features Senator Sorghum debating constituents and their likely actions, reflecting campaign chatter.
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GROVE
Le Creole Hair Dressing Advertises Scalp Care
An old advertisement promotes Le Creole Hair Dressing as a scalp cleanser and lightener for grizzly hair. It notes strong alkalinity can burn scalp with constant use and prices the product at $1.00. Efficiency is defined as the ability to do work well and with dispatch.
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We. LL. Douglas
Ishahra
W. L. Douglas
San Francisco
New York
America
Brockton
Massy
Discipline and bicycle repair promise future car lessons
A humorous exchange about parenting discipline. A father says he bought his son a bicycle, and the boy immediately disassembled it. The father replies he will not buy an automobile until the boy learns to reassemble the bicycle.
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