Notable historical milestones from 1688 to 1921
A timeline of notable figures and events including Emanuel Swedenborg's death in London 1772 born 1688 in Stockholm John Tyler born 1790 died 1862 Richmond Virginia 1837 first Persian newspaper 1849 Punjab annexation 1849 Republican party name 1854 Royal Albert Hall opened 1871 Case School of Applied Science incorporated 1880 John Burroughs death 1921 life details include Roxbury New York birth 1837April 38.
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Emanuel Swedenborg
Church of the New Jerusalem
London
Stockholm
John Tyler
United States
Charles City
Richmond
Tele
Ripon
Wis
Republica
Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences
Queen Victoria
Case School of Applied Science
Cleveland
John Burroughs
Kingsville, O
Roxbury, N. Y
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures this March
Stir Edwin i Tutyens born in London 64 years ago today English architect. Murray Bartlett born in Poughkeepsie 62 years ago today. Theodore Brentano born in Walamazon Mich 69 years ago today. Oakley Curtis born in Portland Me 58 years ago today. Henry White born in Ino 73 years ago today.
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Stir Edwin i, Tutyens
London
Murray Bartlett
University of the Philippines
Hobart College
Poughkeepsie
Theodore Brentano
United States
Hungary
Walamazon
Mich
Oakley
Curtis
Maine
U. S
Portland
Henry White
France
Senate Ratifies Naval Limitation Treaty
The United States Senate approves a naval limitation pact amid postwar arms control efforts. A major fire devastates the famed Shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec, causing extensive damage to the historic site.
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United States Senate
St. Anne de Beaupre
Quebec
Lighthouse Memorial for Columbus Planned in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo reports a movement to erect a powerful lighthouse on the island as a Columbus memorial. Dominican official Yulo M. Cestero will, at the Pan American Conference in Santiago this month, formally present the project.
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Santo Domingo
Santo Domingc
West Indies
Christopher Columbus
Santiago
Yulo M. Cestero
Trilby Star Andrea Lafayette Sets Path to Hollywood
After an exhaustive search in America England and France Sir Gerald du Maurier and Miiehard Walton Tully found Trilby actress Andrea Lafayette in Paris not the Latin Quarter but Faubourg Germaine. Lafayette arrives in America aboard the Rochambeau February 6 and heads to Los Angeles to work in the Tilly studio under James Young.
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America
England
France
Trilby
Gerald du Maurier
Miiehard Walton Tully
Paris
Fauburg Germaine
Andrea Lafayette
Countess de la Bigne
Lafayette
General Lafayette
Miss Lafayette
Los Angels
Tilly
James Young
Examination for Males Only in Civil Service Test
Telegram received by the local civil service secretary states that the April 7 examination for the clerk carrier post at the post office admits males only, since a sufficient register of females already exists.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
Devil Dog in Bronze statue approved for Paris Island
The Fine Arts Commission in Washington approved a full size model of a marine statue to be erected at Paris Island South Carolina by the Marine Corps. Sculptor Capt. Robert Aitken of New York City an ABF veteran designed the piece.
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The
Fine Arts Commission
Washington
Paris Island
South Carolina
Marine Corps
Robert Aitken
New York City
Theatrical Folk Generosity Shown Near Stage Entrance
A downtown theater incident shows the crowd and cast giving to a crippled man who stood begging near the stage door. More than 90 percent contributed something as one young woman spoke of personal hardship and future reciprocity.
Women Sentenced in County Jail for Theft in District Court
Two women were tried and sentenced to three months in the county jail for theft under 50 dollars. Maria Kula received the same term. Jose Angel Gonzalez faced four years in the state penitentiary for theft over 59 dollars, but his case was dismissed due to prior harsher punishment. A third case against him was dropped this morning. Two trials were adjourned due to missing witnesses.
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Siven
Jena Ruiz
Maria Kula
Jose Angel Gonzalez
Prospective Oil Lands to Lease near Webb County
Propositions for oil and mineral leases on Sutton lands near the center of Webb County. About 10,000 acres, ready to drill, will be considered by responsible parties. Notice given amid rumors the lands had been leased. Interested parties contact R. L. Ball, Attorney for Sutton, National Bank of Commerce Aide, San Antonio, Texas, 3-28-51.
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Sutton
Webb County
R. L. Ball
National Bank of Commerce
San Antonio
Texas
Oil firm chief leaves for Dallas and Fort Worth
H. T. Myers, president of the Lease holders Producing & Refining Co., departed last night for Dallas and Fort Worth on an important business trip to oversee oil interests in the North Texas Fields.
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North Texas
H. T. Myers
Producing & Refining Co
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Equipment Items for Office and Home
A list of household and office goods including electric griddles refrigerators water filters picks and shovels typewriters check protectors filing cases Burroughs adding machines garbage cans and Charbonne items.
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Burroughs
Laredo Gossip Reveals City Wit and Whimsy
Kicking off with sly humor the column riffs on local life in Laredo. It lampoons politicians, fashion, ripoffs, and vanity while tossing wry observations about streetcars, counterfeit bills, old kings, and charmed barber shops with a breezy, gossiping tone.
Frisco Consolidation Sees Texas Rail Lines Merged
Governor Nett signed a bill allowing the St Louis and San Francisco railroad to buy and run five Texas lines including the International Great Northern. The move, effective immediately, creates a consolidation of over 1400 miles of track and is described as one of Texas’s largest.
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Austin
Texas
Nett
Social calendar highlights church circles and socials
Thursday in the Presbyterian Auxiliary circles meet at 3 30 pm at Mrs Austin home with Mrs S V Filwards and Mrs fl M Austin hosting. Ladies Aid plans a Dollar Social at Mrs G C Hiatt home at 3 pm. W M A circles meet in the afternoon at the regular hour. Friday the Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church gathers at the church at 4 pm.
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Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Love and Canoe Moonlight in a News Item
A faded poem line celebrates love under stars and a canoe on a summer night. The text also records scattered notices: several people traveling between Austin, Chicago, and San Antonio. a Wannah lair Circle meeting. and a large birthday party for Marjorie Elis with many attendees and small prizes.
Allies to resume peace talks with Turkey in Lausanne
The Associated Press reports that peace negotiations between the Allies and Turkey will be resumed in Lausanne, with talks to occur between April 25 and 20. The secretariat notified officials to prepare for departure to Constantinople, signaling a conciliatory Turkish stance after earlier failures to reach an agreement.
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Associated Press
Heneva
Matreh
Constantinople
Cordell Hull Speaks on Sugar Tariff Impact
Cordell Hull, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, urged the tariff commission to report that tariffs partly caused high sugar prices. He said a 0 percent tariff reduction could cut retail sugar prices by two to three cents per pound and urged relief measures to ease government distress from the tariff situation.
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Axvsociated
Washington
Tarif Commission
Cordell Full
Democratic National Committees
Commission
Haul
Mort Worth Texas Droughs Randell Shot Dead in Ambush
Randell a 42 year old former district attorney in Wamlin was shot while passing through Brazos bottoms area known for liquor raids. He was returning home with companions Viren Clark and Poulder when ambushed. Standell’s death follows police pursuit of the suspected shooter. authorities seek the gunman. Survived by widow and two children.
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Associated Press
Mort Worth
Texas
Randell
Wamlin
Ple
Cedar Brakes
Tfaailin
Asperger Spd O
Oto Haovin
Viren Clark
Dark
Op. Poulder
Standell
Wodiquer
Brazos
Koonelt
Unclear Text From Austin Dispatch Sparks Legal Notes
A garbled Austin update mentions no request to send a party to the state, prison officials warned they could deploy dogs if deemed necessary, and discussions between officials and Governor Nett touch on transparency and senate matters related to Hamlin.
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Austin
Texas
Ploodborne
Halim
Met Ann
Elawer
Judas Tannell
Transparenne
Canerab Garten
Nett
Senate
Hamlin
Citizens Pledged Aid Addresses Slaying Case
A garbled Abilene Texas text notes citizens pledging aid to a county and state in a slaying case. It mentions deposits and a figure associated with Jan Randell and an appeal to the governor for assistance.
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Randell
Abilene
Texas
Mareh Gu
Assiat County
Jan Randell
Goes Out Like Lion In Record Warm Month
March 24 report from Associated Press notes a wide spread warm spell across the nation with record temperatures in the East and Midwest. Cities listed include Washington Philadelphia Pittsburgh Albany and others with readings above normal for the period.
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Washington
Mareh
Middle West
Marcely
Tle
Washinstoth
Atburn
Aero
Teart Wayne
White River
Ontario
Prisoner Roy Mitch els Faces Death for Four Killings
Waco Texas March 29 Roy Mitch els given the death sentence for killing WLOP. Driskell reports he is being run through proceedings quickly. Mitch els under sentence of death in four cases and goes to trial Friday charged with the killing of Harrell Bolten early last year.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Roy Mitchels
Wlop
Driskell
Harrell Bolten
Foster on the Stand in Criminal Syndicalism Case
William Z. Foster testified in his defense in St. Joseph Michigan describing his role as secretary treasurer of the Trade Union Education League. He said he had been a member of the I. W. W. and the seamen’s and car men’s unions and quit the I. W. W. due to policy disagreements.
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Associated Press
St. Joseph
Mich
WiLliam Z. Foster
Efense
Education Lague
The
Seamen’s Union
Carmen's Union
J. W W
Armed Strife in Vera Cruz Sparks Major Tension
From Mexico City March 29 Associated Press reports violent outbreaks in Vera Cruz as agrarian bands loot and clash with authorities. Minister of War Serranod plans to head to Jedapa for inquiry. President Obregon notes 7400 armed men and favors persuasion over force amid rising unrest.
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Isy
Preap
Mexico City
Attite
Vera Cruz
Serranod
Jedapa
Oorepon
Silying Gerela
Obregon
Karns to seek war inquiry into Conger defamation suit
Louis Karns brother of Mrs Agnes Karns Randle announced plans to travel to Washington D C tonight to demand a War Department investigation of Colonel Arthur L Conger for his role in the defamation suit filed by Capt Edwin Randle of the 20th Infantry. Randle seeks 100000 dollars in damages from Conger.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Louis Karns
Agnes Karns Randle
Young Fort Worth Burn Victim Dies In Hospital
Fort Worth report says Joseph Pridgeon aged 15 died in a local hospital from burns received when his home burned yesterday. In Amarillo Miss Rosalind Logan aged 16 died after garments ignited from an open gas stove last night.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Joseph Pridgeon
Amarillo
Texas
Rosalind Logan
Clemency Appeal to be Considered by Central Committee
Moscow reports that the central committee will review clemency for Catholic prelates and priests sentenced to death at its first meeting tomorrow or next week. A temporary stay of execution is in place and the prisoners remain in custody.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Central Committee
Ammesty Department Committee
Water Sold At Auction in Aden After Heavy Rain
Three million gallons of water were collected in Aden after a heavy rain and sold at auction the following day. The Associated Press notes the sale occurred in Aden on March 29 during the drought relief effort.
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Associated Presa
Aden
Arabia
Kerrville Hospital Leases Memorial Building Details
Chairman Cowell of the state board of control was requested by Director Hines of the veterans bureau to travel to Washington to finalize leasing details for the Kerrville American Legion memorial hospital. He announced he would leave soon, per Hines' communication.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Cowell
State Board of Control
Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
Kerrville American Legion Memorial
Satur- Hines
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Passive treatment claim from 19th century ad
Those in a run down condition feel catarrh more, proving catarrh is local yet influenced by overall health. Hall's Catarrh Medicine combines a local ointment with an internal tonic to boost general health. Sold by druggists for over four years by F R Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Today's birthday and anniversary observances across regions
Kihn Thomson celebrates his 50th birthday as an American electrical pioneer. Michigan State Normal School at Ypsilanti marks the 41st anniversary of opening to students. The Knights of Columbus begin a day of observance for its 41st birthday across America.
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Kihn Thomson
Michigan State Normal School
Ypsilanti
Knights of Columbus
America
Miners Stage Uncertain Strike Amid District Tensions
A chaotic protest by miners in a district near the mines ends with threats of force as authorities confront the occupation. Reported clashes halt work and workers vow not to return until demands are met, with police warning potential violence.
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SY Aggmda
Pirteen Cole
Ate
Mt Houvhen
All Mines
Dee
Cerul
Theciay
Noted actress buried today in Paris ceremony
Paris paused for final tribute to Sarah Fierdhardt as crowds gathered at the church of Saint Pierre de Sales. The service concluded with a flower strewn procession to the tomb, two lines of cars and a police estimate of enormous crowds along the route.
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Associated Preag
Paris
Gis
Sarah Fierdhardt
Mt. Iraneais de Sales
Sarah Bermuherdi
Pera
Chaise
Governor Signs Emendations to Highway Commission Terms
The governor today signed a bill lengthening four state highway commission terms to eight years and raising salaries to 2500 dollars annually. The measure prohibits exercise of eminent domain on riparian water rights adjacent to streams within the state.
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Austin
Texas
Teulen
Funds Shortage Delays Emergency Texas School and Prison Allocations
State Superintendent Marrs announced that Austin general revenue funds fall short, risking full $3,000 emergency school aid and $900,000 emergency prison funding. One fund may be unavailable or only partially released after an inquiry into the general fund status.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
State Superintendent of Schools
Marrs
Tom Mix Shines in Romance Suited at the Royal
Beginning today the Royal Theatre screens Tom Mix in Romance Suited for two days. The Foxy production promises high quality direction and photography with dramatic incident and deft comedy. The story follows a man and a maid drawn into adventures echoing Walter Scott and Arthurian legend.
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Tom Mix
the Royal
Royal Theatre
Walter Scott
Arthur
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