Lincoln Birth Anniversary Observed Across Nation
Nationwide Lincoln birthday observances mark the 117th anniversary with commemorative speeches and services. Texas closes its state house for the holiday. Chicago hosts reminiscences via radio and museum displays while Springfield pilgrims visit the governor’s home and Lincoln’s tomb.
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Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Texas
Tate House
Miram Fergusson
Abe
Radio changes navigation methods for ships off Pacific
Radio signals now direct ships with a loop antenna and gyro compass, letting captains determine exact position without speed logs. Time signals from San Francisco improve accuracy to about one half-second, via star-based observations and distant stations.
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San Francisco
High Seas
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Alaska
Korea
London
Mare Island Naval Observatory
Patriotic Assembly Honors Lincoln Washington at Junior High
Yesterday morning the Junior High held a patriotic assembly in honor of Lincoln and Washington. Miss Lela Rhodes organized the event with the D A R taking charge under Regent Mrs E D Morrison. Miss Anna Dawson spoke on Lincoln and his Gettysburg Address and the speech’s reception.
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Lincoln
Washington
Lela Rhodes
School For Assembly
E. D. Morrison
Anna Dawson
Gettysburg
CC. E. Plomley
Ab Anderson
Henry Hull
America
Legion Auxiliary to Meet Next Year in Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Iowa February 12 annual convention dates shifted from June to September to align with national auxiliary. Meeting set for September 1 2 3 with Virginia Bedell named general convention chairman. Poppies for tag day sales will total about 200000 replacing an initial 100000 order.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa Department
American Legion Auxiliary
National Auxiliary
Virginia Bedell
Auxiliary
Mary Virginia Macrae
Nationa
Martha McGowen
National Committee
Iowa
Chaplain Benson
Harry Uteley
F. H. Cooney
Carroll
M. Myrton Shelley
Tes Moines
A. H. Hoffman
Frank Miler
Des Moines
Official Legion
Former Owan Becomes Head of Greatbank in Merger
New York February reports announce the merger of Chase National Bank and Mechanics and Metals National Bank in a deal valued over 1 billion dollars. The merged entity, to be named Chase National Bank, will rank second only to National City Bank with leaders Wisgin, McGarrah, and Mellugh directing.
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Owan
Greatbank
Associatedt Tyreene
New York
Chase National Bank
Mechanics and Metals National Bank
Amalgamated Bank
Chase National Banks
National City Bank
Albert H. Wisgin
The
Chase
Gates W. McGarrah
Mechanic and Metals
John Melluch
Mechanics and Metals
Silk Industry on the Pacific Coast Launched by a Frenchman
Sacramento reports on California silk, started by Lois Prevost of San Jose in 1850, with mulberry cultivation and importation of silkworms. The boom rose, then collapsed after Pasteur’s blight discovery, revived during World War I, and relaunched by fashion driven demand and recent transport links to the Atlantic mills.
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Pacific Coast
Sacramento
California
Lois Prevost
San Jose
Golden State
Louis Pasteur
Louis Prevost
Prevost
Henry Hentsch
San Francisco
Hentsch
China
California Farmer
Europe
Los Angeles
Self
Main Street
Los Angeles News
Cvil
Paris
Atlantic Seaboard
Stillmans Arrive in France for Second Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs James A Stillman arrived in Cherbourg aboard the Olympic for a three week Paris stay. Mrs Stillman called themselves reconciled after a sensational divorce case and said they plan to remain in Europe indefinitely.
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France
Cherbourg
James A. St
New York
Olympic
Europe
John McHugh rises from clerk to Mechanics and Metals Bank president
John McHugh, who began as a clerk at a small Iowa bank, climbs to assistant cashier in Sioux City, becomes First National Bank president, then rises to president of the Mechanics and Metals Bank in New York. He gains rapid ascent through the American Bankers Association and connections with J P Morgan interests while remaining modest and private in Englewood.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
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Missouri
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Savanna
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Bellevue Mace
Batavia
Herman Felznheld
Aurora
Ill
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Wisconsin
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Zionsville
Ind
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Lincolns
la Follettes
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Komaiko
America
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Chicago Park
Grant Park
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Salmon P. Chase
Treasury
The
Mechanics and Metals
Stovy City Bank
New Chase National Bank of New York
Sioux City
John McHugh
Mellugh
Nebraska
New York
First National Bank of
McHatgh
Mercera
First National Bank
City
MceHaugh
American Bankers’ Association
Atlantic City
McHugh
Gates W. McGarroth
Mechanics and Metals Bank
McHueh
McGarrah
J. P. Morean Mterests
M. McGarrah
House of Morgan
New Combination
Discount Bank
Englewood
Charerspon Paces Rivals in Old English Dances
London report notes Morris sword dances require high endurance beyond tango and fox trot. Women teams at Great Ta London University contest performed poorly. these dances are for active young men. Cambridge team led Morris dance with concertina music. sword dancers featured jesters delivering jokes amid intricate routines.
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London
England
London University
Cambridge
Mrs Stewart Returns From Ainsworth Visit
Mrs. Fred Stewart came home from Ainsworth where she stayed at her brother Ben Fitngera s wife s home to help her father celebrate his birthday. Mr and Mrs B F Campbell welcome a son born Wednesday at 8 30 pm. name not yet chosen. Mrs Gilbert Goff of Burlington arrives for a few days visit with her mother Mrs M bh Orvis.
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Fred Stewart
Ainsworth
Ben Fitngera
B. F. Campbell
Gilbert Goff
Burlington
M. Bh. Orvis
Anthracite Strike Settled After Leaders Reach Agreement
Final agreement ends the anthracite strike with a conference adopting a tentative deal to be sent to the tri-district convention for approval. Mine workers will resume within ten days under the current contract with modifications, lasting until August 31, 1923. Yearly wage-scale modification proposals allowed after January 1, 1927.
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Anthracite Conference
Tri-Diatrict Con
Survey of material sources urged for highway needs
Iowa official Ro W. Crum told Missouri highway engineers that a state resources survey is essential to plan road systems. The examination covers gravel deposits quarries and rock ledges, with on site shipments inspection to reduce friction and prevent unsuitable material.
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Associated Presse
Kansas City
Ro W. Crum
Iowa State Highway Commission
Highway Engineers Association of Missouri
Crum
Iowa
Methodist Services Teachful Week in Review
Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning Worship at 11 A M Dr Birney preaches Greater Than the Seven Wonders Mass meeting at 2 20 P M Dr Birney on God or Gorilla Which Evolution debate affects religious thought Leagues meet 6 P M Intermediate leaders Robert Stutsman William Shannon Senior League led by Mr Miller The evangelistic series ends at 7 P M with The Lamb of God sermon Prayer and invitation for unsaved friends Past messages praised for clarity and practical faith The previous night title The Marks of Heaven and Hell from Revelation was discussed
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Birney
Robert Stutsman
William Shannon
Miller
Heaven
Hell
Dr. Bir
Villa's Head on Way to Chicago for Examination
Chicago scientists confirm the head of Francisco Villa, stolen from a grave near Parral, Mexico, is en route for pathological study. Dr. Orlando F. Scott and Dr. James Whitney Hall weigh in on the significance and inquiry into the crime and potential involvement of Chicago researchers.
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Villa
Chicago
Francisco Villa
Parral
Mex
el Grafico
Mexico City
Orlando F. Scott
James Whitney Hall
Mrs Bauer Returns to West Chester After Shopping Visit
Mrs Lou Bauer came back to West Chester last evening after visiting her sister Mrs Martha Bennett. Mr and Mrs Peter Schantz left Wednesday for Excelsior Springs Missouri where Mrs Schantz will stay a month for treatment. Mr Schantz returned last night.
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Lou Bauer
West Chester
Martha Bennett
Peter Schantz
Excelsior Springs
Schantz
Mr. Schantz
Sermon Highlights Judgment and Spiritual Choice
A Luke passage was read linking Jerusalem's destruction to a symbolic warning about sin. The preacher spoke on God’s judgments and the soul's condition, declaring allegiance to either God or Satan. Mr. Miller led a song before the sermon, and church groups are urged to attend tonight’s meeting with an open invitation to the community.
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Moline
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John A. Hood
Katheryn M. Evans
Miss Keene
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Durango
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