Confirmation of Cohen as New Orleans Collector after Senate votes
The Senate reversed two earlier rejections and confirmed Cohen a Negro Republican nominee for Collector of the New Orleans district. The vote reached 88 to for rejection after a switch by Senator Shipstead. The long delay involves repeated reconsiderations since 1922, with nominations sent, rejected, and resubmitted, ending in affirmation with tenure and pay.
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Enjed
Cohen
New Orleans
Shipstead
Minnesota
Asdell
gov“Cohen
Igiana
Coolidge
Senate
Gore Local Notes March 17 Update on Ill Brother and Church Events
Mrs. W. E. Gore returns home after being called away for her ill brother who was rushed to the hospital. he is much improved. The Gore Baptist Church announces a chicken supper at the hotel on March 29 with Mrs Davis and Mrs Smith in charge. dues set at 50 cents. Secrist, president, has been ill but hopes to be out soon. Delwin Parish leads the group for February’s efficient work.
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W. E
Gore
Heroime
The
Baptist
Delwin Parish
Secrist
of the
Ett
Miss
van ‘Dyce Westen Na
George
I. Ee
Jurg
Miss van Dyce
Osomet
Circuit Court Losing Day at Frederick Court
The session before Judge Whit was heard on a suit by creditors seeking to settle Burgner debts tied to Jerk’s claimed property from a farm leased by Burgner. The case involves William Henson and sons with alleged violations, tied to a $500 diet claim, adjourned yesterday afternoon.
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Oeed
Frederick
Whitment
C. R
Burgner
William ‘Henson
Mace
Fred
Harley
Rollen
Governor to deliver two addresses Wednesday
Governor will speak twice on Wednesday and attend meals with executive staff. He will be the guest of the Business Club and participate in the principal dedication of a new project.
La Follette Plans New Third Party Movement
Definite plans for a third party emerged from supporters of Senator La Follette of Wisconsin who may head an independent ticket if Coolidge is renominated by the Republicans. A running mate is sought from Associate Justice Brandeis or Josephus Daniels, signaling a non partisan effort that could affect the November ticket.
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Washington
Arch
la Follette
Wisconsin
Coolidge
Beng
Justice Brandite
United States Supreme Court
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Bergdoll to Return to United States for Prison Term
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, convicted draft evader, will return to America to serve his sentence in a federal prison. The move is at the invitation of the American Legion, which issued a statement denying kidnapping allegations and asserting the Legion supports law and order.
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New York
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
America
Norman Hapgood
Hearst
International Magazine
Bergdoll
American Legion
John Quinn
Legion
Law and Order
Americans Press Bergdoll to Return Home
Two American visitors at Eberbach Baden on March 17 urged Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the draft evader to surrender. Bergdoll refused without guarantees of his punishment and the restitution of his property in the United States.
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Eberbach
Baden
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
United States
Bergdoll
McAdoo Addresses Thousands in Columbia Speech
In Columbia William G. McAdoo Democrat presidential hopeful spoke to about 2,500 on steps of the State House after addressing the General Assembly. He denounced the Republicans, urged honesty, and proposed an international conference in Washington to tackle global issues. He framed the Veterans Bureau scandal and Teapot Dome as proof of corruption.
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Columbia
William G. McAdoo
Georgia
Augusta
General Assembly
House of Representatives
State House
Legislative Hall
South Carolina
McAdoo
America
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Teapot Dome
Naval Oil Reserve
Veterans Bureau
Washington
Earthquake Sends Fukushima Residents Scurrying
A strong earthquake in Fukushima Japan caused residents to rush from their homes. No serious damage reported. Seismograph at Osaka University recorded a severe quake centered near the Kurile Islands. Shocks lasted about ninety minutes.
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Tokio
Fukushima
Japan
Osaka University
Kurile Islands
Rotary and Kiwanis Club Versus Girls Athletic Association Night
On Thursday at eight in the local gym two events unfold. First, two Girls Athletic Association teams play an expert fastball contest followed by a basketball and volleyball double header between Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club. Admission covers both games and proceeds go to the Girls' Association with generous donations from Rotarians and Kiwanis members.
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Et Eee
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Legion
Girls Athletic Association
Girls’ Athletic Association
Rotarians
Kiwanians
Girls’ Athletice Association
Wheat Drop Follows Tariff Hike On Canadian Wheat
Chicago March 17 The tariff rise from 30 to 42 cents on Canadian wheat sparked a price drop on the Board of Trade with May wheat at 1.05 and July at 1.06 while corn fell 2 cents to 79 cents. Traders cited ample stocks and reduced export demand as pressures.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Coolidge
Liverpool
Winnipeg
Miss Didier Returns to Dallas as Shriner Hospital Head
Miss Angelica Peel Didier former Memorial Hospital superintendent who joined the Rockefeller Institute in New York has moved to Dallas Texas to assume the office of superintendent at Shriner's Hospital In Dallas. She previously served as assistant superintendent of Baylor Hospital in Dallas after leaving Winchester.
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Angelica Peel Didier
Memorial Hospital
Rockefeller Institute
New York
Dallas
Texas
Shriner’s Hospital
Didier
Winchester
Baylor Hospital
Immortalized Hero at Belleau Wood Reveals Name
A nameless war veteran who faked an identity to survive returns on Armistice Day. He watches Mary and former friend Williams atop the town green as the mayor honors the brave who died at Belleau Wood. The crowd learns the honored hero is Thomas Dean.
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Dean
Belleau Wood
Thomas Jones
Canada
Henry Smith
Mary
Smith
Williams
Song
Thomas Dean
Unlucky Quarrel Ends in Dramatic Thumping
A brisk exchange hints at a staged altercation where a stubborn citizen was swiftly overpowered by a small, sharp figure described as a drummer in a jazz orchestra. The brief remark suggests the assailant’s athletic prowess and quick reaction.
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Hefl
Edge on Knife and Steak Fridge Banter
A humorous exchange shows a guest complaining a steak is leather and the knife is dull. The waiter jokes the knife should be strapped to the steak before offering a fix. The scene shifts to a golf course where a caddie identifies a golfer as Mr. Dubbe, the efficiency expert, after sixteen putts at the fourth hole.
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Michigan
Bunker
Mr. Dubbe
Hospital Heroism Ends In Ear Swap Rumor
A 1923 Western Newspaper Union tale recounts Miss Van Dyce losing an ear to a machine and a heroic man named George offering his own ear for graft. Mrs Van Dyce confronts the public hospital scandal as the story climaxes with Miss Van Dyce discovering George’s single ear.
Romans Take to Canoeing On the yellow Tiber
The piece notes Indian canoes crossing the yellow Tiber as Romans adopt canoeing. An Italian firm began mass producing the craft after using American models. A canoe club formed with many Americans joining, though steering remains a challenge for Romans.
Dont Forget To Feed The Birds In Town And Coun
A brief note urges residents to feed birds in town and countryside areas to support wildlife during colder months. It emphasizes steady provision of food and clean water.
Wedding Outfit of Orando Girl Lost in Fire
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a tenant house at Oranda, costing Mr and Mrs Spiker their household goods and wedding outfit. Robbie Spiker, eldest daughter and bride to be, lost her trousseau and twenty dollars in cash. The family is staying with Mace Stickley and his wife. No insurance coverage existed for the Spiker household.
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Lucy
Palmer
Oranda
Mace Stickley
Andre
Charles Spiker
Douglas Stickley
Robbie Spiker
Spiker
Trousseau
Growth of Winchester Hospital Reflects Community Support
The hospital expanded to two wings and a sun parlor with $12,000 raised locally. Benefactors Keferstein Gilpin Byrd and others funded dining, operating, and nurses housing as the institution grew from a single ward in 1903 to a major regional hospital serving several counties. The 1923 audit shows per diem costs and charity burdens, with $2,200 borne by Winchester city last year for indigent care. no patient denied admission due to lack of funds.
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Stewart Street
C. B. Keferstein
Clifford Street
George Byrd
New York
Alt
Holmes Con
Baldwin
American College of Surgeons
Winchester
Frederick, Clarke, Warren
Rappahannock
Shenandoah
Virginia
Hampshire
Hardy
West Virginia
City
City of
Winchester Hospital Plans 100-Bed Center At $200000
The article states Winchester proposes a new 100-bed hospital and nurses’ home on a larger tract to meet modern needs, including separate wards and isolation rooms. Estimated cost is $200000 with $160000 to be raised by public subscription after valuing the present building at $50900.
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Winchester
Chester
Pupsl
Cal
Tif
Miss Sublett Home From Lengthy European Tour
Mr and Mrs Frank J L Sublett and daughter Miss Eleanor Sublett of Harrisonburg Va were in town yesterday en route from New York to home after ten months in Europe. They met Eleanor who arrived from Naples on the Patricia. A blizzard diverted the ship to Providence R I and passengers were rail moved to New York. Mrs Sublett and Miss Sublett went to Harrisonburg by rail while Mr Sublett stayed briefly in town then returned home by car.
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Frank JL. Sublett
Eleanor Sublett
Harrisonburg
New York
Europe
Sublett
Naples
Patricia
Providence
R. L
Community League event postponed to March 25
In Cedar Grove Virginia on March 18 the Community League program was postponed from Friday night to Tuesday night March 25 due to bad weather. Local residents include Earl Fries from Cumberland and Mr. and Mrs Kay es. Mrs Mattie Clark is very ill.
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Community League
Earl Fries
Cumberland
Kay
Mattie “Clark
Little Mountains
T. W. Lisyd
Rney Smith
Smoke
Mentho Sulphur Cream Promises Quick Skin Relief
A noted skin specialist says Mentho Sulphur applied as a cold cream stops itching fast and begins healing when skin breaks out. The sulphur preparation cools irritation, subdues burning, and heals eczema without delay, leaving clearer skin. A small jar is sold at stores.
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Ransdell
Noe
Circuit Court
Banks Coolidge
U. S
Hear M’adoo
Miss Didier
By John Palmer
Western New
By Anthony Reimert
Western Newspaper Union
Orando Girl
Miss Sublett
Cedar Grove
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