Twilight sleep amazes mothers with unseen twins birth
New York mother Mary Roth fend learns of twins born at 4 o clock in the maternity hospital at 270 West Roadway after the twilight sleep method. A visiting scientist from Brerthure University explains 6,000 successful births under the new technique, noting many mothers were unaware of their babies until hours later and praising the method as a major boon despite criticism from some American physicists.
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Lucy McLaenel the Linguist Guides Family Home From Vienna
Lucy Churchith McLaenel 13, daughter of Thomas McDannel, rode with her mother from Vienna to Paris and on to New York after aiding Americans with language skills. She translated between English German French and Spanish and helped cash traveler’s checks and guiding strangers through trains during wartime disruption. The journey began when war began and included stops at Paris and Calais as they sought safe passage home.
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First Photograph of Princess Mary Grows Up in Palace
The first posed portrait shows Princess Mary with her hair up marking her seventeenth birthday April 23. The piece notes royal expectations, society events, and possible advantageous marriages linking Britain with another royal family as England faces tensions with Germany.
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Why the Girls Rouge Must Dress Like Women
Marguerite Mooers Marshall argues against employers policing young women’s appearance as a business constraint. She contends 16 year olds entering work are molded by fashion, lose simplicity, and invite misjudgment when painted and dressed provocatively. A self supporting woman, she says, earns dignity and a rightful place in the sun.
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Portraits of Rulers in The Post's War Map Feature
The Post presents portraits of great European rulers from a rare five color wax-printed map. It highlights submarine telegraph lines linking Europe with other continents and promises accurate, clearly outlined geography. A coupon offer allows readers to obtain the reprint for a nominal distribution cost.
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Army and Navy Changes Of The Day In Military Notices
Promotions announced in the coast artillery and army divisions include Mauldin Mitchell Farnsworth Kingman Sparre Swan Cannon and others advancing from lieutenant positions to majors captains and first lieutenants. Transfers and assignments place officers at Fort Crockett Navy hospitals Port Riley and other defense sites with various duties and reports.
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Americans Recount Escape From War Zones via Genoa
Washington readers hear firsthand accounts from Nancy Johnson Ethel Norris and others who fled Vienna Venice and Cortina as war broke out. Refugees describe mined harbors disordered trains and aid from U S Consul General John Jones while officials like Assistant Secretary Adee sail to assist.
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Red Cross to Send Plea for European Relief Funds
The Red Cross seeks broad subscription circulation through the Treasury Department in a planned drive to fund European relief for the sick and wounded. Secretary Adoo backs the plan and urges blanks to be sent to his office for distribution. A cooperative canvass by city and business groups is expected to boost funds. A Nice France cable reports an American hospital ward opened for wounded soldiers, funded by American contributions.
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Nephew of Kaiser Taken Prisoner With Uhlans by French Chasseurs
A dispatch from August 2 reports that a Kaiser’s nephew was captured with Uhlans by French chasseurs. The Strassburg garrison suffered heavy losses. 6600 men entered, about 1800 returned per Matin. Reports claim German batteries were disabled before surrender.
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France Prepares Gas Bombs as War Reprisal
A London report claims Paris scientists developed a lethal gas bomb to target enemies within 90 yards. French officials reportedly consider using the device in retaliation for German use of poison bullets and bayonets, despite Hague rules. An experiment with sheep reportedly died from the gas at a distance, raising concerns over the weapon's effects.
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Mystery Over Namur Fall Denied in Paris and Berlin
London reports that Namur’s fall was claimed in Berlin while Paris and the official war information bureau gave no confirmation. Telegraphs note bombardment of Namur’s forts continues as authorities dispute whether the city or its forts have fallen under German control.
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Kaiser's Uncle Slain Report Sparks Allied Morale
War office bulletin notes fatigue yet high morale among Allied troops after a three day battle. Algerian and Senezambeza riflemen clash with the Prussian guard in hand to hand fighting as South African soldiers surge forward. The German emperor’s uncle Gen Prince Adelbert is reported killed and body brought to Chameirai. The piece questions paternity rumors about Kaiser William.
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Democrats and Progressives adopt Ohio platforms in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio Aug Democrats and Progressives adopted platforms while Republicans adjourned their convention. Roosevelt’s name was cheered. The Democrats endorsed the administrations of President Cox and Gov. Cox urged a legislative rest and a workmen compensation act for interstate workers. Prohibition and woman suffrage were not mentioned.
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Primary Nomination Watch for Governor and Senators
The article notes a tight Democratic governor race with Ltunning neck and neck results for Lee’s bid. Francis J. Heney defeats Chester Rowell for the Progressive Senate nomination while James D. Phelan wins the Progressive Senate nomination over Thomas Griffin. Knowland is believed to have defeated Shortridge for the Republican Senate nomination as Gov Johnson faces no opposition on the Progressive line.
Smith Leads South Carolina Senate Nomination Fight
Spartanburg Aug 23 Senator Jon D. Smith renominated by Democrats as he defeats Gov Cole Blease in Populova Piedmont counties long regarded as Blease strongholds. Partial returns show Smith with 14 000 to 25 000 vote majority amid pardons by Governor Blease cited as campaign issue.
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Kansas party platforms favor prohibition and suffrage
The Republican State party council endorsed national prohibition and national woman suffrage with planks for presidential primaries a state labor commission selected by labor and anti gambling futures. The Democratic State party council also backed national prohibition and praised women voters for the suffrage amendment in Kansas while calling for an industrial welfare commission and for initiative referendum and recall.
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Farley Reaches Rome for Conclave Condolence Meeting
Cardinal Farley arrives in Rome to attend the conclave for the Pope Pius XII successor. Diplomats from Austria, Prussia, Bavaria, Russia, Belgium, Spain and Latin American nations gather at Consistory Hall after a brief fifth congregation. Austrian Ambassador Schoenburg-Hartenstein delivers condolence. Cardinal Seradne Vannutell replies.
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Osborn Leading In Michigan GOP Nomination Race
Osborn held a lead over Martindale by more than 250 votes from 239 precincts as results came in at midnight. Groesbeck trailed with 1.8% in 241 precincts, while Wayne County was expected to swing strongly for Groesbeck despite Detroit polls closing late.
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Solemn Requiem for Pope Pius X at Chapel of the Holy Rosary
A special mass for the soul of Pope Pius X was held at the Chapel of the Holy Rosary with Rev. Nicola Caria officiating. The boy choir from St Margaret’s Church in Beat Pleasant Md joined, and a later requiem Mass will be sung at St Augustine’s Church with Rev. Paul Griffith as celebrant. Absolution followed. No liquor will be sent to troops at front.
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Fredericks Nominated for Governor in California
Special to The Washington Fast from San Francisco Aug announces John D. Fredericks district attorney of Los Angeles County and noted for prosecuting dynamite cases was nominated for governor on the Republican ticket. John Sebleman was also a candidate in the primary.
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