Pageantry and the New World Peace Movement
Hazel MacKaye of Pittsburgh and New York, sister of Percy MacKaye, advocates turning postwar pageantry into a national reconstruction tool. She details war driven energy, calls for YWCA led productions, and argues pageantry can unite communities, channel emotions, and foster democratic ideals beyond conflict.
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Jow
Fairy Godber
New World Democracy
Hazel MacKaye
Pton
New York
Ele MacKaye
Percy MacKaye
MackKaye
United States
Miss MacKaye
Church
Boston
China
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Wilson
National Board
The
Young Women’s Christianociation
United Work
Illness-stricken man dies by gas asphyxiation
William A. Kniss, 51, was found dead by his wife at midday in their home. He had been ill for four years and recently cared for the household while his wife worked at Powers Manufacturing. The body was found near a gas stove with the gas jet open, lead to likely suicide due to distress and pain. Kniss leaves a widow and six children, including Pearl and Vera, plus a sister and two brothers. The scene occurred in Waterloo, with relatives in Freeport and Waterbury.
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William A. Kniss
Kniss
Zhitor
Terloo
Sturviting
Pearl
Vera
Clark
Kenneth
John Wolf
Eeport
Ill
Freeport
Peter
Prince John Dies Quietly at Windsor
The death of Prince John, youngest son of King George, occurred suddenly on Saturday night. Nurses failed to summon the king and queen before his passing. The ill health of Prince John kept him from public duties, with privacy at Windsor and Windsor Castle. Public sympathy poured in through churches as news spread.
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Prince John
George
Ogmere House
Windsor
Windsor, Or Atndringham Palace
Free Wire Service Exchange Backed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that 1910 amendments to the commerce acts do not ban free exchange of utility service between telegraph and telephone companies and railroads, even with cross‑line deliveries. It upheld a lower court’s reversal of Interstate Commerce Commission rulings from 1916 that such service must be paid for at published tariff rates.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Raise Prospect Denied Congress to Get Income Estimate
Washington January 20 Associated Press Director General Hines said there is no foundation for reports that the railroad administration is considering raising current rate bases. He added that year end results depend on traffic volume and if traffic matches last year operating income may cover rentals. once traffic prospects are clear the public and Congress will receive the best estimates.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Hines
Railroad Administration
Congress
Socialist in Spy New Gets 15 Years Even If War Is No More
Morris Zucker a socialist convicted under the espionage act received 15 years in Maryland State Penitentiary for a Thanksgiving Day speech in Brooklyn that ridiculed soldiers. Judge Garvin condemned the remarks as vile and said such talk would not be tolerated, and Zucker’s attorney plans an appeal.
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Spy New
Associated Press
New York
Morris Zucker
Zucker
Brooklyn
United States
Garvin
Maryland
Allen quits War Finance
Washington January 20 Sherman Allen resigns as secretary treasurer of the War Finance Corporation to join a New York bank. He will be succeeded immediately by R Peyburn Burklin, currently assistant secretary treasurer.
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Allen
WAR Finance
Washington, D. C
Sherman Allen
War Finance Corporation
New York Bank
R. Peyburn Burklin
City in Brief Lens Duplicate Shoppers Visit Waterloo
Waterloo notes report Des Moines business trips by E A McFarlane and L W Egbert, visits from Z R Ballantyne and W C A drill changes, births and illnesses, legal actions including a new trial motion, incorporation filings for Black Hawk Tire, and national guard inspections. Also mentions high school debates, kitchen utensil company officers, Armenian relief canvass, and an Oriental supper at St Mark's Church.
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Sergi
G. E. Wheeler
Dodge
L. W. Egbert
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Boone
E. L. Lambert
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Waterloo Commercial Club
W. 3. McClusky
Randolph Street
F. C. Woodard
Minneapolis
Woodard
City Auditor's Office
Waterlop
Zatdee Sharp
Coggon
Lewis E. Miller
Boston
Senate for new mine rule in Alaska four year suspension
A joint resolution by Senator Jones of Washington to suspend assessment work on Alaska mining claims for four years from 1917 was passed by the Senate and sent to the House. It would extend the two year $100 work requirement and exempt veterans of the war against Germany from the rule.
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Associated Ress
Washington, D. C
Jones
Washington
Alaska
Senate
House
Germany
Macedonian Carts Returning as War Demands Rise
Salonica dispatch reports the wooden Macedonian oxcart, after four years of war with modern trucks, is reemerging in Serbia for transport over rough roads. Rail and auto networks were strained by the October advances of French and Serbian forces and rail lines were damaged. Heavy rains and mountain snow hindered cars, making carts with water buffaloes and oxen the reliable option. C. M. Berkley of this city is seriously ill after an operation in Kansas City following a trip to Excelsior Springs.
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United Press
Salonica
Serbia
Bulgaria
C. M. Berkley
OG. M. Berkley
Excelsior Springs
Kansas City
Relief body discussed Europe provision at Paris council
Allins report from Paris states the supreme council of supply and relief held further talks on Europe relief after Treves armistice conference. A permanent committee was named and convened for its first meeting. Also announced is the marriage of Miss Addie Parker to James M. DuBois at Waverly, with Mrs. DuBois formerly at James Black store and Mr. DuBois a retired Illinois Central engineer.
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Allins
Associated Press
Paris
Europe
Supreme Council of Supply and Relief
Treves
Council
Hts
San Diego Flight Resumed as Bulgars Plunder Greeks
Balkan conflict reports reach Satoniki with Bulgarians plundering dwellings and shops. General MacAuley, commander of the Tali dispatch, arrived at Fort Worth, Texas, and his flight to San Diego is due to reach the coast city around 10:30 this morning.
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Associated Press
Satoniki
Tvsabe Et Sernne P
Houma
Are
MacAuley
Tali
Laferro Field
Forth Worth
Tex
Tesumen
San Diego
Cal
New York Employers Back Minimum Wage for Wonton Workers
The Associated Manufacturers and Merchants of New York state becomes the first large organization of its kind in the United States to declare in favor of a minimum wage law for wonton workers.
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Associated Manufacturers and Merchants
New York State
United States
Confessions By Agnes G Brogan
Judith and Douglas confront memories of Marie a peasant girl from France and a past romance as Judith questions a letter while a spring song echoes truth. The tale ends with Judith's reveal and a new vow amid family drama and confession. A bronze tablet honoring war mothers is unveiled by the French colony in Rivwekive with plans for future placement.
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Judith
Douglas
France
Marie
Marit
Rivwekive
Cal
Serrica
White Park
War Revenue Bill Delayed by Kitchin Illness
Washington Jan 20 Conferees on the war revenue bill postponed action until tomorrow due to illness of Democratic Leader Kitchin in the House. The delay slows potential passage as negotiators seek agreement on tax measures.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Kitchin
House
Ill wind brings fish ashore at Edinboro lake
A strong gust swept across Edinboro lake south of Erie, Pa, washing hundreds of fish onto the beach. In about two hours crowds gathered and many filled baskets with bass, perch, and other varieties while locals marveled at the unusual snag.
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Erie
Edinboro Lake
Courier patterns for up-to-date designs and coupons
Courier patterns offered to readers with instructions to obtain patterns by sending a coupon and 10 cents to the Fashion Department of the Courier. Orders promise patterns and sewing guidance, to be filled promptly and delivered within ten days after mailing the order.
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Deve Yantry
Ageantry
Dona Red Cross
Hostilies
Sentintae
Dhriila
Red Cross
Y. W. CG
Military Cantonmenta
Columbia
America
Signal Corps
Olumbia
V.w-C.a. Girls Patriotic League
Chillicothe
QHLIG
Newark, N. J
Ehneer E
SRE
A. Kniss
Ing George
Pen
Alves
Free
U.S. Supreme Court
Buchanan's
E. A. McFarlane
Des .Moines
M. R. Rissman
Chicago
W. J. Peddicard
Inza Miller
Stanley Moors
Herman J. Ollo
W. R. French
Black Hawk Tire & Rubber Companys
Wy. A. Heffernann
C. C. Stubbs
Major Cole
Adjutant General’s Office
Roberts
Channes City
Iowa National Guard Company
Co. M
Neil Altland
Ray Hicok
Hugh
Rainbow Division
Camp Dodge
Elsie Cohn
St. Francis Hospital i
Irene Griffith
Logan, Avenue
Robert Cohn
Oelwein High School
West High School
Rellief
Court House
Thea
St. Mark's Church
Tues
Confessions
Agnes G. Brogan
Rae
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