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Good Old Days 08-22-14

Compiled By The Sidney Sun-Telegraph Staff

These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons.

100 years ago

Aug. 22, 1914

'Pope Of Rome Passes Away'

Rome – Pope Plus X died at 1:20 o'clock this morning. He had been ill for several days, but alarming symptoms did not develop until Wednesday morning. Throughout the day Drs. Marchiafava and Amici devoted their utmost energies to stimulating their patient and keeping him alive. The cardinals were notified of the Pope's grave condition and some of...

 

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