National holiday in Mexico and birthday notices
National holiday in Mexico marks the constitution anniversary. John Walter Smith of Maryland turns 60, Simeon E. Baldwin is 80. Rev James M. Morris to be consecrated Episcopal bishop in Grace Church Madison. Bankhead Highway directors meet in Birmingham to review route El Paso to California. A party of U.S. businessmen leaves New York for Mexico City for a trade convention. Bible institute delegates meet in Chicago to consider a faith declaration. Frank O Lowden to speak at Michigan Agricultural College. Democratic leaders attend a New York banquet for Homer S Cummings hosted by the National Democratic Club.
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James M. Morris
Panama Canal Zone
Grace Church
Madison
Wis
Bankhead National Highway Ass'n
Birmingham
el Paso
California
New York
Mexico City
American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico
United States
Canada
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Ilinois
Michigan Agricultural College
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
National Democratic Club
Will contest blocks probate of Ellen Conroy last will
In Lara mie county a will naming CG Sewall of India as sole heir to Ellen Boyle Conroy, who died last Christmas, is challenged by Daniel Gill and Bishop Patrick A. McGovern. They allege lack of sound mind, improper signing, witness issues, and Sewall's undue influence. The 1910 will is presented as prior to the contested 1920 document.
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Ellen Boyle Conroy
CG. Sewall
India
Thompson Motor Company
Laramie County
Daniel W. Gill
Patrick A. McGovern
Wyoming
St. Mary's Cathedral
Sewall
Gill
McGovern
Matson and Kennedy
William EB. Mullen
Bishop McGovern
C. Sewall
Hien Boyle Conroy
Gonroy
Billy Whiskers and Frances Trego Montgomery Tale
Billy and Nanny flee along a country road to a meadow and pond. They spy boys swimming and a popcorn snack, plan a pocket theft, find empty pockets, and end up sharing apples before sleeping in the moonlight. The tale continues with Billy and Nanny escaping toward the countryside after leaving town with Nanny guiding the way.
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Nanny
Mike
Billy
Nan
Saalfield Publishing Co
Akron
Figurative rhetoric in Governor Carey's remarks debated
The Tribune dissects Governor Carey's statements and defenses, arguing his remarks about disenfranchising voters and other topics were meant figuratively not literally. The piece critiques the governor's stance on prohibition and war, accusing aides of dodging direct meaning while highlighting alleged contradictions.
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the Tribune
Carey
Douglas
Milwaukee
Wyoming Refuses to Take Governor Literally Its Time
A Wyoming reader laments literal interpretation of a governor s remarks. The writer argues the leader speaks figuratively from a futuristic viewpoint and urges readers not to judge by old standards or demand plain speech. He condemns persecuting a great man while urging restraint.
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Tribune
Wyoming
Apostle of the Dawn
Children of the Dawn
Senate duty on treaty ratification and peace
The Republican majority in the Senate is urged to accept responsibility for the treaty with Germany and to end war by ratifying the peace accord. It condemns past obstruction, cites Lodge’s influence, and calls for patriotic leadership to move the nation toward peace and parity with former wartime adversaries.
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United States Senate
Congress
Germany
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Senate
League of Nations
War Cost in Silver Dollars Sparks House Debate
A House member cites that counting 22 billion dollars in silver dollars would take a man 1,744 years at eight hours daily and stretch 520,833 miles. The figure provokes criticism of wasted effort and shifts focus to constructive legislation as discussions hint at Hoover potential nomination.
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House of Representatives
United States
Sta 'Isticeaters
Millionaires by region and the search for billionaires
The piece notes New York City has 1084 millionaires and Pennsylvania 707. It questions whether any billionaires exist among Americans and suggests they may stay hidden in a smaller circle.
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New York City
Pennsylvania
Senate delays amid flood of petitions on treaty
The record shows broad American support for ratifying the treaty, yet the Senate continues its prolonged debate and procedural talks, delaying action and fueling concern about the pace of approval.
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Senate
Winter Racing Meets and Sports Highlights Across U S
Cuba America Jockey Club in Havana hosts a winter racing meeting while the Business Men’s Racing Association runs a winter meet in New Orleans. Golf’s St Valentine tournament at Pinehurst backs a season close, with the women’s tourney ending at Belleair. Boxing features IBUs meeting in Paris and bouts including Jon Lynch vs Patsy Johnson in Jersey City and Al Reich vs Cleve Hawkins in Perth Amboy.
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Cuba- American Jockey Club
Havana
Business Men's Racing Association
New Orleans
Pinehurst
N. C
Belleair
Fla
International Boxing Union
Paris
Jon Lynch
Patsy Johnson
Jersey City
al Reich
Cleve Hawkins
Perth Amboy
N. J
Maryland senator Smith celebrates seventy fifth birthday
Maryland senator and Democratic leader from Worcester County turns 75. A lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore he built a career in lumber banking manufacturing and oyster industries before entering public life as a Maryland senator and later governor. He was elected to Congress in 1899 resigned to become governor and then joined the U S Senate in 1908 where he has since been twice re elected.
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John Walter Smith
United States
Maryland
Senator Smith
Worcester County
Maryland Senate
Congress
Unite States Senate
Notable historical dates and deaths summary
List of events from 1310 to 1917 noting Bergen born violinist Past Ole Bull death in 1880, 1813 Massachusetts Society for the Suppression of Intemperance founded in Boston, 1846 Oregon Spectator first Pacific coast newspaper, 1887 railroad disaster near White River Junction Vermont with many killed, 1892 Emilia Carlen Swedish novelist died in Stockholm, 1894 Netherlands first women’s suffrage group formed Amsterdam, 1895 National Farmers Alliance convention Raleigh New York, 1917 U S Senate passes immigration bill over veto.
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Ole Bull
Bergen
Norway
Massachusetts Society For the Suppression of Intemperance
Boston
Oregon Spectator
Pacific Coast
White River Junction
Emilia Carlen
Netherlands
Amsterdam
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Raleigh
N. Y
United States Senate
Bremen Falls to German Government Troops After Heavy Battle
Report from Archangel states American forces inflicted severe losses on Bolsheviks during the fighting. German government troops captured Bremen following a fierce engagement in 1919.
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Bremen
Archangel
Notable Birthdays of Public Figures Today
Sir Horace P. M. Rumbold British minister to Poland born 54 years ago today Mahlon Pitney associate Justice of the U S Supreme Court born Morristown New Jersey 62 years ago Simeon Baldwin jurist and former governor of Connecticut born New Haven 80 years ago Rt Rev Henry Beard Delany suffragan bishop Episcopal diocese of North Carolina born St Marys Georgia 62 years ago Elioit a celebrated satrans of the American stage born Rockland Maine 47 years ago
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Horace P. M. Rumbold
Poland
Mahlon Pitney
Supreme Court of the United States
Morristown
N. J
Simeon Baldwin
Connecticut
New Haven
Henry Beard Delany
Episcopal Diocese of
North Carolina
St. Mary's Ga
Elioit
Rockland
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Boost for Vitality
An old advertisement asks if readers feel tired backache and loss of pep then promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic to tone up kidneys relieve hackache and purify blood. Rev W F M Swyndale of Macon Ga endorses the product saying he is ready anytime.
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Foley
W. F. M. Swyndale
Macon
Judge Orders Overnight Guard at Osage Oil Wells in Litigation
Judge E C Raymond overrode precedent by directing the sheriff to appoint two deputies to guard two Osage oil wells overnight on land in dispute between the Osage syndicate of Sheridan and Freer Oil Co of Lusk. He will inspect the wells personally and warned of perjury arrests if conditions differ from court representations. Sheridan is awarded title. Osage syndicate represented by R E McNally, Lusk company by Hagens & Stanley.
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Newcastle
Wyo
E. CG. Raymond
Osage
Osage Syndicate
Sheridan
Freer Oil Company
Lusk
R. BE. McNally
Lusk Company
Hagens & Stanley
Casper
Jack Dillon Eyes Ring Return Amid Boxing Boom
Veteran boxer Jack Dillon, age twenty nine, plans a comeback as boxing grows postwar and New York likely to legalize the sport. He notes years away have possibly restored leg flexibility and strength after earlier stiffness and fatigue.
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Norman EB. Brown
New York
Jack Dillon
Dillon
Fifth Marines to be Recognized at Once
The Fifth Regiment of Marines once famed at Belleau Wood will be reorganized immediately. Eligible recruits must have served in the Marine Corps or the Army. The unit fought in major French and American offensives and was thrice cited by the French army, earning the fourragere citation.
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Washington
Fifth Regiment of Marines
Belleau Wood Fame
Marine Corps Headquarters
Marine Corps
Army
Fifth Marines
Marine
Fifth Regiment
France
Champagne
Notice to heirs to pay debts of Mr. C. W. Piearson
Parties owing the deceased Mr. C. W. Piearson are urged to call and pay debts to Mrs. Susannah Piearson at 622 West 20th Street. The notice requests prompt settlement of all outstanding amounts.
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C. W. Piearson
Susannah Piearson
West 20Th Street
Elks Dance Inviteed Guests Set for February 5
The Elks Home hosts a regular dance on Thursday February 5 inviting all who previously received invitations to attend. The notice repeats cordial invitations to former dance attendees for the upcoming event.
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Elks Home
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a vegetable compound with olive oil designed to replace calomel for liver and bowel relief. For 17 years he used them in private practice with success and claims they have no bad after effects while stimulating the liver and bowels. Take when you feel logy and heavy and notice clearer thinking. Available 16c and 25c per box.
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Simeon E. Baldwin
Catholic Church
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Frances Trego Montgomery
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Shepherd & Klett
Herbert Hoover
Chicago Tribune
White House
Folks In News
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Sands-Hays Drug Co
Spaulding
Knight’s
W. W. Dumm
Carey Avenue
Dr. Edwards
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