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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
3
The Brownsville region story extols the Texas Ranger as a relentless frontier force. It describes brutal bandit confrontations, the Rangers’ hip firing method, distinctive uniforms, and Gov Ferguson’s expansion of Ranger numbers amid ongoing patrols along the Rio Grande.
Laurence Ginnell an Irish member of the British parliament faces trial in London on charges of violating the defense of the realm act. Arrested by General Lloyd he allegedly visited a detention camp at Knutsford under an assumed name and spoke with Irish rebels. He is known for Irish advocacy and criticism of home rule.
Kansas City July 27 A rusted blade linked to General Washington and the 1776 fight surfaces as a relic owned by H Jursesh of 2912 Brighton. The sword, given to Lieutenant Hall for gallantry, survived battle scars and near loss, tracing a path from 1771 through Revolutionary years to this family heirloom.
On the voyage from New York to Liverpool aboard the St Louis the Earl of Limerick met Eichwald a San Francisco tobacco merchant. The pair played craps with two friends and joked as he learned the game. The Earl commented on returning to the U S and mentioned plans to visit Dallas Texas and the Grand Canyon.
In Columbus New Mexico July 28 the base commandant Major C B Farnsworth runs US headquarters from a shabby V shaped adobe shack with a canvas roof. The bare room holds maps of Mexico and Chihuahua detailing truck routes and water holes while orderlies wait for telegraph and wireless messages.
Elgin Illinois July 28 Superintendent H J Gahagan of the state hospital for the mentally deficient urges golf for the insane. He says golf benefits patients both physically and mentally. The game is a popular amusement here and provides essential exercise without feeling like treatment.
In New York on July 28 William J. Burns detective and Martin Eyran publicity representative for J. P. Morgan and Company were charged with misdemeanors and each held on $100 bail over alleged wire tapping disclosures.
An urging notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer use. It emphasizes its necessity for every family and claims the product has no superior and is worth its cost when needed. Buy it now.
The first official report of New York's new traffic court shows no excuses are accepted as fines must be paid. In 13 days 129 violators were jailed for nonpayment, the court collected 11 303 dollars in fines, with 300 speed violations 20 without license 3 intoxicated 6 hit and run. Clerk Rowland J. Sheridan praised the tougher regime urging other cities to follow.
Omaha team nicknamed the Omahogs led the Western league as of July 27 with a ten game cushion over rivals Lincoln Denver and Des Moines. Six pitchers hover around .500 to .600, and the club has maintained its edge since overtaking Lincoln around June 1.
A Moore's Hill resident reports severe flank and back pains eased within 48 hours after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial attributes restored kidney activity and relief from disturbing bladder ailments to the remedy.
Moving Picture World praises the performance of Ida Schnall in Undine with aquatic scenes and graceful grotto dances. Filmed off California coast among volcanic rocks with striking black and white photography and a sunset sequence, the picture is promoted as a grand love tale set against grand natural scenery. Undine screens next Monday and Tuesday at the Broadway.
A Cornell widow notes a conversation with Isabel and Arthur about love and a shared future. The dialogue hints at devotion and ambition, including a claim of becoming President of Mexico for the sake of the beloved.
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