Birthday anniversaries of notable figures on April 2
Major George Haven Putnam founder of a major New York publishing house born in London 82 years ago. Prof J Laurence Laughlin political economist born in Deerfield Ohio 76 years ago. William B Wilson former U S Secretary of Labor born in Scotland 64 years ago. Dr Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University president born in Elisabeth New Jersey 64 years ago. Hugh A Jennings longtime baseball figure and New York Giants assistant manager born in Pittston Pennsylvania 56 years ago.
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George Haven Putnam
New York
London
J. Laurence Laughlin
Deerfield
William B. Wilson
Labor
United States
Scotland
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Elisabeth
N. J
Hugh A. Jennings
New York Giants
Pittston
Proclamation of Election for Laredo Charter Amendment
Mayor Villegas announces a general city election on April 6 1926 to decide a proposed amendment to the Laredo city charter. It lists voting places ward by ward with presiding and associate judges and notes ballots will show YES or NO on the charter question.
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A. D
City of
Laredo
Francisco Sanchez Garza
Iturbide Street
Ike Hirsch
L. Marulanda
J. F. Dougherty
Fire Engine House
Matamoros Street
G. P. Farias
L. Villegas
Bandits Rob Phenix Trust Company for 20000 Dollars
Four men held up Phenix Trust Company in Phenix Rhode Island. They handcuffed attendants and obtained about 20000 dollars before escaping in an automobile, according to a Providence police report.
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Associated Press
Providence
Phenix Trust Company
Phenix
R. L
Texas Forestry Association Opens Tenth Annual Convention
Houston April 2. The Texas Forestry Association began its tenth annual convention with about 200 members present. State Senator Barechild of Lufkin and State Representative Eugene Blount of Nacogdoches addressed the morning session, focusing on Texas responsibility in forestry conservation and reforestation.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Texas Forestry Association
Dpd. Barechild
Lufkin
Eugene Blount
Nacogdoches
State of Texas
Suzanne Lenglen to wed Jacques Offenbach
Paris April 2 Suzanne Lenglen the tennis star is engaged to marry Jacques Offenbach the poet writer and grandson of the composer Jacques Offenbach known for The Tales of Hoffmann, this was learned today.
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Associated Prosar
Paris
Suzanne Lenglen
Jacques Offenbach
Tales of Hoffman
No charges filed in Texas shooting death
No charges were filed today in the fatal shooting of Mrs. Charles Reamy aged 25 last night. Her husband is being held in jail in Marlin Texas as the investigation continues.
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Associated Press
Marlin
Tex
Charles Reamy
Vatican Treasures Come Alive in Moving Pictures at Theaters
Next Sunday and Monday the Royal and Strand Theatres present Treasures of the Vatican a remarkable film limits access to priceless art. Dr Vincenzo Fago secured Vatican permission to film the vast galleries murals statues and ancient works. The picture showcases worlds famed collections often unseen by travelers and scholars alike.
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Royal
Strand
Rome
Vatican
Vincenzo Fago
Captain Kidd
Pathe
Jurist to Fight Impeachment Without Resigning
Bruce Campbell attorney for Federal Judge George English said in a statement that the impeachments filed by the house leave no chance of resignation and that the judge will fight the charge through to the end.
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Associated Press
East St. Louis
Bruce Campbell
George English
House
Schoolboy Drinks Poison Over School Ride Demand
A 16 year old Dallas boy swallowed two poison tablets at home after a dispute over who would take him to school. Emergency Hospital physicians say he will probably recover.
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Associated Frers
Dallas
Texas
Phsicians
Easter activities planned by local churches
The Social Calendar lists Easter events for area children. Presbyterian beginners and primary meet at Mrs. Hi M. Austin's home then drive to Winch farm for an Easter Egg Hunt. Christian Church children hold egg hunt at Mrs. John Garnett’s 1414 Garfield Street. Methodist group hunts at Play Park Heights after gathering at Mrs. Jim M. Shelby’s 1202 Cortez Street.
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Presbyterian Church
Hi M
Austin
Christian Church
John Garnett
Garfield ‘Street
Jim M. Shelby
Cortez Street
Finding Easter By Moon Light In Local Verse
A playful poem explains how Easter date is determined by the lunar cycle after March 21. It notes the full moon signals Easter Sunday, then mentions several local residents traveling or visiting relatives for Easter. Names include Mrs. John C. Wall and daughters, Miss Claire Derby, Mr. Guy Thompson, and others.
Young Man Shot in Dalley County Affray
A man identified as Oscar Hutchins, about 25, was shot and in serious condition at a Dalley hospital after an affray near Love Cyingfield. Authorities say a county officer fired the shot. hospital physicians state Hutchins is in critical condition.
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Dalley
Texas
Oscar Hutchins
Love Cyingfield
Mwe
Hospital Physichins Bay
Second Snow Disrupts Kansas and Missouri Traffic
Snowstorm continues across the Rocky Mountain region and well into Kansas and Missouri. The second storm of the week adds six inches to existing drifts threatening travel as highways clog and trains lag while Oklahoma and Texas enjoy clearer spring weather.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Missouri
Whittemore Arrives in Buffalo for Bank Robbery Trial
Richard Whittemore, the bandit, arrives from New York to stand trial for the murder and robbery of two Bank of Buffalo guards last October. Detectives say his remarks en route amount to a confession. Police recovered ninety three thousand dollars in the heist.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Richard Whittemore
New York
Bank of Buffalo
Whittemore
Cotton Men Back Corn Belt Farm Relief Plan
Washington April 2 The House Agriculture Committee was told by Southern members that the American Cotton Growers Exchange would likely back the corn belt farm relief bill. Cotton group officers confer on the measure aiming to stabilize surplus by a basic crops equalization fee, including cotton. They remain uncertain on cotton specifics but favor general principles.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
American Cotton Growers Exchange
Cotton Organization
Poison Liquor Fatalities Rally in Ohio
Associated Press reports the deaths of Raymond Van Fossen a high school senior and Floyd Tanley a 16 year old from Martin's Ferry, linked to poison liquor. Both were found by the roadside near their homes last night as authorities investigate the case.
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Ohio
Raymond van Fossen
Floyd Tanley
Martin's Ferry
Poleen Hatter
Caae
Stop Coughing In Waxahachie Texas
Mrs Sankey reports relief after years of catarrh and a long cough using Dr Pierce remedies including Golden Medical Discov and Pleasant Pellets and Sage's Catarrh Remedy. She endorses the medicines and notes local dealers carry them.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Sage
R. E. Sankey
President Invalids
Buffalo
US magazines barred from circulation in Canada
The customs ministry announced that two more American magazines Art Lovers and Rim Fun will be barred from circulation in Canada. The action follows Ottawa scrutiny of import materials and reflects ongoing censorship measures.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Customs Ministry
Times Daily Watch Sees Monthly Opportunity
The Times outlines opportunities available per month for readers seeking regular chances in activities, contests, or services. It highlights recurring options and how subscribers can track monthly openings.
Local Oil Company Traffic Manager Dies on Golf Course
Philip Tousey aged 60 traffic manager for the Standard Oil Company of Louisiana collapsed and died here today while playing golf in New Orleans Louisiana on April 2.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Philip Tousey
Standard Oil Company of Louisiana
Untitled Note on Local Officials and Property Affects
A fragmented record mentions a chairman and board director with about 25 officials linked to a thread or plan affecting properties along a road. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
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Jaco Pree
Hoesenel itaGans
Ste Lotte
Reais
Loree
Linis
Wild Creature Scares Farm in Connecticut Report
George Donigan, a game warden, searched the Horace Miner farm in Stonington after Mildred and Muriel Miner reported a fearsome figure near their farmhouse. The girls described a noise haunting the home area, claiming the apparition attempted to frighten them from the property.
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Asndblated Press
Stonington
Conn
George Donigan
Myatte
Horace
Ave
Mildred
Muriel
Shuman
Jury told to acquit Governor Davis and son in bribery case
Topeka April 2 Associated Press reports jurors were instructed to acquit Jonathan Davis former governor of Kansas and his son Russell on bribery charges. The court suggested they conspired with Fred Pollman to accept 1260 dollars under an agreement Pollman would obtain a pardon for a banker convict.
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Associated Prensa
Topeka
Kan
Jonathan Davis
Kanaag
Hig
Russell
Fred
Pollman
Davis
Thompson named special commissioner to survey Philippines
President Coolidge appointed Carmi Thompson of Ohio as a special commissioner to survey economic and internal conditions in the Philippines. The White House announcement said the move follows increased congressional interest in the Philippine islands and signals a new scrutiny of their affairs.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Carmi Thompson
Ohio
Coolidge
Philippines
White House
Congress
Philippine Islands
Texas Company buys control of California Petroleum
The Texas Company of Houston has completed negotiations to purchase and gain control of the California Petroleum Corporation of Los Angeles, enlarging its influence among major independent oil firms in the United States.
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Los Angeles
Examiner
Texas Company of Houston
United States
California Petroleum Corporation of
Unclear OCR fragment prompts cautious summary
Fragmentary text presents prohibitive calendar references and unclear proper nouns suggesting a damaged article segment with no identifiable event or entities to summarize. The readable portion yields no concrete actions dates or organizations to anchor a T or S meaningfully.
Bank hold up fails to identify lone robber
Associated Teas reports in Dallas a bank robbery attempt ended with the suspect not identified. The robber escaped in a delivery truck after the loot was partially recovered and his getaway vehicle wrecked.
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Associated
Dallas
Ornamental fob returns as fashion accessory in London
London fashion notes say women revive the ornamental fob after 1914. Now worn on the left shoulder of evening gowns or used as a hat ornament or handbag clasp. Several socialites display fobs as sole hat adornment, with no report of converting two fobs into earrings.
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London
Arbor Day Celebrations Mark Religious and Civic Calendar
Today marks Good Friday closing the penitential season before Easter. Missouri and Tennessee observe Arbor Day on this date. The item notes the centennial birth of Rhode Island Governor Henry Howard and former first Republican convention secretary, plus a reference to Andrew Johnson’s 1866 proclamation ending the Civil War.
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Missouri
Tennessee
Henry Howard
Rhode Island
Andrew Johnson
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
America
Annual Meeting of Pathologists and Bacteriologists Opens in Albany
The American Society of Pathologists and Bacteriologists begins its annual session in Albany New York today and continues through tomorrow with panel discussions and presentations by members.
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The
American Society of Pathologists and Bacteriologists
Albany
N. Y
Live’ Ona at the Strand Promises Rarin Tearin Action
The Strand screens a sensational variety program headlined by famed acts such as Léo Malo and the Bullet of Pierre. Evening attractions include notable performers and a paid cameo by a celebrated daughter, promising a bold stage show.
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Ona
Strand
Rarin
Ds. Ne
Morrow
Léo Malo
Aum
Pierre
Rayette
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