Death near for J B Harriman amid war linked illness
J B Harriman lies at his Mount Kisco home with physicians warning death is imminent. The veteran banker and broker, long troubled by digestive ailments, faced a crisis deepened by wartime experiences in a volatile zone, as relatives and Washington Circle members gather at his bedside.
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Washington
Washiington
New York
Bortien Harriman
Mount Rise
Plarold Barclay
Barlay
Barmmansys
Mount Kisco
Tuesda
Mi Hlarman
Houtimann
Pars
Sisce
Harriman
Four New Bishops Named by Episcopal Church
Four bishops were proposed by the Episcopal Church in a bid to consolidate dioceses. The nominees included figures from St Paulshire, Spokane, Salt Lake City, Nevada, and New York. The proposed plan to reduce bishops to ten was defeated, with potential mergers of Nevada Cuba and Porto Rico dioceses discussed but unsuccessful.
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Mauneanois
Brie
Tuda
Episcopal Church
Sessenders
St Paulshire
Hie
Cai Rhee Bill Presch Osyer Toe Alwaase
Spokane
Rey Pal Kons
Salt Lake
Cisdimaese
George Coolidge Hants
Beracay
Beracay al Droves) of Nevadi and the Hey Hiram ii Hulg of New York
Cuba
Nevada
Portabio
Burglar Choked By Man Ends In Death
A colored burglar was choked to death by Joseph Winkler after allegedly attacking Winkler’s wife and son. The violent confrontation occurred as the intruder confronted the family, prompting the fatal struggle. Police investigations follow as details remain unclear.
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Joseph Winkler
Winkler
German and French Views of the War on Yap Seizure
Hermann Ridder argues Yap's capture by Japan is a minor German loss but a major strategic danger for the United States. He warns the Pacific will tilt toward American or Asiatic control as Japan secures Yap and other Pacific bases, pressing for U S vigilance and trust in Tokyo.
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New York
Yap
Carolines
Berlin
Java
Japan
United States
Germany
Pacific
Philippines
Hawai, Midway Island
Guam
Samoa
Hawaii
Ferman
England
Tokyo
London
Herman Ridder
German Reprisal on Antwerp Seems Likely
From the Courrier des Etats-Unis the piece argues Germany may raze Antwerp in reprisal for Belgian resistance. It notes Belgium’s retreat to the coast with Antwerp at risk, cites 42 centimeter shells, and quotes Minister Havenith in Washington vowing Belgium will never surrender.
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Antwerp
Courrier
Germany
Belgium
Havenith
Washington
Silliman to Seek Amicable Settlement in Mexican Peace Talks
George R. Silliman, Wilson’s special representative, left for Aguascalientes with Carranza and Villa delegates to press for an end to anarchy in Mexico City, guarantee protection for foreigners, and secure favorable terms for Vera Cruz evacuation while avoiding recognition of Carranza. Gen. Bliss reports steps to shield Americans as gun battles flare at Naco with Maytorena.
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George R. Silliman
Carranza-Villa
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
Aguascalientes
Villa
Mr. Silliman
White House
Vera Cruz
Silliman
United States
Mexico City
Bliss
War Department
Naco
Gen. Bliss
Col Hatfield
Second Cavalry
Douglas
Aziz
Maytorena
Hill
F. & Elias
Col. Guilfoysle
Ariz
Fragmented List of Maryland Banks and towns
A jumble of bank names and city references appears, listing institutions such as National Bank of Baltimore, Maryland savings and trust entities, and towns like Port Deposit Hagerstown Towson and Frederick. The passage reads like OCR noise with numerous misspellings and partial names, conveying a registry of financial houses rather than a cohesive report.
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Meet
National Bank of Port Deposit Hagerstown Bank
Mariland Surety & Trust Co, Towsen National Bank
Mayto Rena Concedes Limited Yaqui Control In Naco Shelling
Protests over recent events yield Mayto Rena's admission he cannot fully command the Yaqui fighters who form much of his force. Shells falling on Naco Sonora caused little damage as the munitions seemed defective and unreliable.
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Maytorena
Naco
Sonora
Fritz Elected President of National Postmasters Group
A H Fritz of Quarryville Pennsylvania was elected president of the National Association of Second and Third Class Postmasters of the United States at the convention in the New National Museum yesterday. Andrew Price of Marlington Virginia was named vice president HA Hopkins of St Clair Michigan secretary and treasurer Atlantic City was chosen for the next meeting site. Charles M Galloway of the United States Civil Service Commission urged cooperation with the commission to recruit the best workers for the Post Office Department. Postmasters from Southern States were hosted at the White House in the afternoon.
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A H Fritz
Quarryville
National Association of
United States
New National Museum
Andrew Price
Marlington
HA Hopkins
St Clair
Mich
Atlantic City
Charles M Galloway
United States Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
White House
War Tax Battle Opens as Townsend Attacks Democrats
The war revenue bill faces continuous Senate consideration after a favorable report by the finance committee. Townsend blasts Democratic mismanagement while Ashurst lauds the President. The plan taxes wine, funds administration, and delays final action toward late next week.
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Townsend
Ashurst
Senate
Simmons
Finance Committee
Letter to Senator Opposing Taxation Burden on Low Income Goods
Public spirited citizen James O'Donnell writes from 904 First Street and Rexall stores network to urge senators to avoid extra taxation on essential medicines and pilot goods used by the poor. He argues retail druggists cannot absorb the tax and that higher costs fall on consumers, warning it would worsen the cost of living while praising labor and small business.
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Washington
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Rexall
James O'Donnell
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Courrier Des Etats-Unis
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Port Deposit, Md
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Arizona
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