Giddings warns next world war could involve United States
In Dallas Professor Frankiin M. Giddings of Columbia University warned that the next global conflict may see the United States drawn in. He warned of possible Japan China and Russia Germany alliances threatening the West and spoke of revolutions spreading through modern industry and politics. In Waco Baylor University will teach journalism next year with Otes Miller of Stamford named to lead the department and supervise college publicity.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Frankiin M. Giddings
Columbia University
United States
Japan
China
Russia
Germany
Prof. Giddings
Rhine
Giddings
Waco
Baylor University
Otes Miller
Stamford
Miller
Burglary Insurance Rise Reveals Household Thievery
New York reports a 25 percent rise in burglary insurance rates and reveals that employers guard against questioning servants about thefts to keep staff. Disloyal maids, wine stock thefts, and refusals to prosecute are described as common in wealthy homes, with several cases of champagne and whiskey pilferage by domestic workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New State Banks Granted Permits by Banking Board
Three new state banks won permits to operate at the state banking board meeting. San Jacinto Trust Company of Houston with $190,000 capital, led by George F. Howard as president and J. O. Roots as cashier. Red River Valley Trust Company of Paris with $500,000 capital, R. S. Bywaters as president and James A. Smith as secretary. Citizens Guaranty Bank of Rusk with $50,000 capital, B. B. Perkins as president and R. R. Gregg as cashier.
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Associated Press
Austin, Tex
State Banking Board
San Jacinto Trust Company of Houston
Capital
George F. Howard
J. O. Roots
Red River Valley Trust Company of
Paris
R. 8. Bywaters
James A. Smith
Citizens Guaranty Bank of Rusk
Capital Stock
B. B. Perkins
R. R. Gregg
Red snapper catch falls on Campeche Banks in March
Galveston Texas reports bad weather in March reduced red snapper landings off the Campeche Banks. The total catch for the month amounted to 110,234 pounds.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Campeche
Rupert Blue Heads U S Delegation to London Conference
Rupert Blue, long serving surgeon general of the United States Public Health Service, leads the official U S delegation at an international conference of physicians and hygienists in London. A North Carolina native, he studied at the University of Virginia and the University of Maryland, earning his medical degree in 1892 before rising to head the service in 1912 and gaining fame for tropical disease expertise. He directed plague eradication in San Francisco in 1904 and yellow fever control in New Orleans in 1905.
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Rupert Blue
United States
International Conference of Physicians, Surgeons and Hygieniste
London
United States Public Health Service
North Carolina
Gen. Blue
University of Virginia
University of Maryland
San Francisco
New Orleans
Today’s Birthdays April 12
On April 12 notable figures celebrate birthdays including Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Weymis former First Sea Lord born 56 years ago in the United Kingdom Col Luke Lea former U S senator born 41 years ago in Nashville Tenn Rt Rev Arthur C A Hall Epsicopal bishop of Vermont born 73 years ago in Berkshire England William B Bankhead U S Congressman born 46 years ago in Lamar County Alabama George M O Neil Boston catcher born 22 years ago in St Louis
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Rosslyn Weymis
Admiralty
Luke Lea
United States
Tennessee
Nashville
Arthur C. A. Hall
Vermont
Berkshire
England
William B. Bankhead
Congress
Alabama
Lamar County
Ala
George M. O'Neil
Boston
St. Louis
Sacred Indian Cattle Take Blue Ribbons at Fort Worth Show
Fort Worth April 12. Sacred cattle from India won top plaudits at the Fort Worth Fat Stock show marking a new era in the Southwest. Fifteen Brahmas from Bierce ranches in Wharton County surpassed Herefords Poll Angus Jerseys and others in public interest. Tick proof and breath resistant they mix pure blood with Texas stock retaining humps and wildness yet yielding tender meat. Breeding may become a Texas industry amid drouth resistance and forage range.
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Associated Press
Forth Worth
Tex
India
Fort Worth
Southwest
Wharton County
Texas
South Texas
Sense of Humor Helps Name Tombstone Arizona Town
Tombstone Arizona earned its name from prospector Ed Schieffelin in 1879. James F Duncan notes the mine near the courthouse was called Tombstone mine because rocks resembled gravestones. Friends teased him predicting his tombstone, and irony led to the town’s name.
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Associated Press
Tombstone
Ariz
James F. Duncan
Ed Schieffelin
Schieffelin
Duncan
Schiefflin
First Woman Physician Recognized by State Medical Society
Miss Francesca Porter of Lawrence Kansas, admitted to the Kansas Medical Society in 1872, is said to be the first woman physician thus recognized by any State medical society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesca Porter
Lawrence, Kas
Kansas Medical Society
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting and Club Event
Monday note lists a business meeting for the Woman's Missionary Society at the Methodist Church at 4 PM and a Tuesday Music and Literary Club musical tea from 4 to 6 PM in honor of Mrs. J H Davis at Mrs. M W Brennan's home. Also the Junior Auxiliary meets at 4 PM at the Rectory and the Sunbeam Band convenes at the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
J. H. Davis
M. W. Brennan
Sunbeam Band
the Baptist Church
Locked Out and Dream Winds Inspire Heart’s Win
Poem lines open with Hazel Hall verse about walls and dreams. Local social notes list visitors from Tampico and Baltimore, short trips to San Antonio and Eagle Pass, a wedding, a bridge party hosted by Mrs. A R Vidaurri, and a Central school picnic. Names include Mrs. Frank Daugherty, Mrs. Charles Moser, Mrs. Yelvington, Mrs. E Rex Tarver, and many attendees.
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A. R. Vidaurri
Colbern
T. A. Leyendecker
H. C. Hall
Mesdames Cogley
Hall
Mettenheimer
Morrow
Black
Sauvignet
Muller
R. L. Muller
J. M. Martin
Albert Martin
Younkin
A. Wormser
M. Wormser
Texas Cattle Shipped from West to Owen Ohio
A trainload of about 1000 cattle was moved from west of San Angelo Texas to Owen Ohio. The herd is part of cattle sent to west Texas ranges from Montana Idaho Wyoming and middle western states last fall. Officials said about 300 car loads of sheep would be shipped soon to new ranges and markets. Many cattle from dry sections will be bought to replenish West Texas herds depleted by drought two years ago.
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San Angelo
Tex
Owen
Ohio
West Texas
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Middle Western
Staes
Live Sparks at Royal Tonight Showcases Ensemble Talent
J Warren Kerrigan presents Live Sparks a Robert Brunton production featuring Fritzi Brunetto Joseph J Wowling Arthur Millette Roy Laidlaw and John Steppling in roles that advance their reputations Miss Brunette shines anew while Dowling solidifies his stand as a top character artist Caroline Sayre screenplay gives Millette and others substantial parts as Steppling and Laidlaw match their known strengths Kerrigan stitches a fair share for all in this Royal Tonight showcase through dramatic rivalries and brisk action.
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the Royal Tonight
J. Warren Kerrigan
Mr. Kerrigan
Robert Brunton
Fritzi Brunetto
Joseph J. Wowling
Arthur Millette
Roy Laidlaw
John Steppling
Miss Brunette
Lord
Mr. Dowling
America
Caroline Sayre
Steppling
Laidlaw
Heavy
Royal Tonight
Kindergarten Teachers Meet in Topeka Convention
Topeka Kansas April 12 Experts in starting baby minds gather for the annual convention of the International Kindergarten Union. Sessions run daily and in the evenings through Friday with speakers including Miss Julia C Lathrop head of the Federal Children's Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
International Kindergarten Union
Julia C. Lathrop
Federal Children's Bureau
Red Cross Institute Concludes at University of Texas
The third Red Cross institute at the University of Texas, directed by Ivan G. Wright, covered Red Cross social problems and public welfare topics. About twenty social workers enrolled and toured Houston, San Antonio, and other sites for practical welfare work.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Red Cross Institute
University of Texas
Ivan G. Wright
Red Cross Foundation
Red Cross
Houston
San Antonio
Declining Texas Normal School Attendance Tied to Low Pay
In Austin on April 12 officials report about a 15 percent drop in enrollment at the five state normal schools versus two years ago. Attendance ranges from 500 at East Texas Normal to 1500 at North Texas State Normal with several schools under prewar norms. Officials note postwar employment lure and low teacher salaries as key factors, while interest in summer normals sharply falls.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas
N. A. Turner
Sta Normal
Orst
Turner
Southwest Texas Normal
San Marcos
West Texas
West Texas Normal Canyon
San Houston State Normal
Huntsville
North Texas State Normal
Denton
East Texas State Normal
BE. L. Dehoney
Thirteen States Join In Secession Report From Sonora
In Agua Prieta Sonora General J M Pino said thirteen more states voted to follow Sonora in seceding with no list available yet Nogales Sonora officials of the new republic of Sonora who withdrew from the Mexican government expect Carranza action while bracing for possible military moves against the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Agua Prieta
Sonora
J. M. Pino
Nogales
New “Republic
Carranza
French Note Gives The New Conditions Leave Ruhr Region
London and Paris report the latest note on French occupation. It states French forces in Frankfort and other occupied cities will withdraw immediately after German troops pull back from the Ruhr region. The note promises no further independent action. The British ambassador today delivered England's reply to France's note. Premier Millerand refused to discuss its contents with reporters.
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Associated Press
London
Frankfort
Ruhr
England
Faris
Miller
France
M. Millerand
Break in Chicago switchmen strike signals labor activity
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad ended embargo orders after enough switchmen returned to keep traffic moving. Railroad Brotherhood officials said other lines reported improved conditions as the strike began to ease in the Chicago district.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Railroad Brotherhood
Switchmen Strike Moves Toward Dissolution, Columbus Break
Chicago reports show the western strike fading as railroad brotherhoods see waning force. In the East the walkout widens with trainmen joining, and across Central and West states defection follows the Columbus, Ohio break where 600 switchmen voted to return to work.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
Railroad Brotherhood
Central
West States
Columbus
Ohio
Central Railroad of New Jersey suspends passenger service
New York reports the Central Railroad of New Jersey has halted all passenger trains affecting 65,000 commuters across New Jersey. An improvement in New York state is noted but freight cars remain backed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New York State
No Investigation by Senate on Rail Strike
Washington April 12. The senate interstate commerce commission will not open an investigation into the strike after chairman Cummins announced this following assurances from the White House that the railroad labor board would be appointed within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Cummins
White House
Railroad Labor Board
Webb County onion crop seeks relief amid embargo and strike
The Chamber of Commerce and County Agent Mally wired the secretary of agriculture Representative Garner and Senator Sheppard reporting that Webb county onion crop valued at two and a half million dollars is threatened with ruin and loss due to the strike and embargo. They urged cooperation to obtain relief for growers and shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mally
Secretary of Agriculture
Garner
Sheppard
Webb County
YWCA Convention to Debate Women in Industry
Cleveland Ohio April 12 delegates from all regions gather for the national YWCA convention. Discussion centers on protection and welfare of women in industry, including 48 hour week minimum wage laws night work ban and collective bargaining rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Young Women's Christian Association
Paris Deliberations Over Millerand Attendance at San Remo
Paris reports indicate no decision on Premier Millerand attending the San Remo supreme council. Reliable sources say if the talks focus on the France England misunderstanding he would abstain. A personal talk with Lloyd George might be welcome, but he views council discussion as unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Millerand
Supreme Council
San Remo
France
England
Lloyd George
Irish unions call general strike over political prisoners
Dublin officials from the Irish Trades Union Congress and the labor party urge workers nationwide to strike on Tuesday to protest the handling of political prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Irish Trades Union Congress
The
Labor Party
Ieland
Sinn Fein MPs raise Dublin political prisoner issue at peace talk
In Paris on April 12 a Sinn Fein member of parliament and an envoy of the Irish republic to the peace conference bring the Dublin treatment of political prisoners to the conference's attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Explosion at Rothenstein Kills Seven in Berlin
Berlin reports seven killed in Sundays explosion at Rothenstein. Despatches say fuses removed from large caliber shells ignited, triggering 30 blasts in quick succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rothenstein
Influenza Epidemic Wanes in Japan Yet Inoculation Urged
In Tokio on April 12 the influenza epidemic spreading since September shows abatement but police urge serum inoculation for all and offer free inoculations to the poor. Nationwide totals reach 1,724,362 cases with 65,862 deaths since September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Prince Higashi Kuni Plans U S Visit and Study
Tokio April 15 Prince Higashi Kuni brother in law of the emperor intends to visit America with Princess Kuni to observe Japanese in the United States and their conditions. Before visiting he will study two years at the French Ecole de Guerre war academy to prepare.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Higashi Kuni
America
Princess Kuni
Ecole de Guerre
War Academy
SMU Tennis Players Hold Tryouts for Intercollegiate Team
Dallas April 12. SMU tennis players are holding a tournament the week of April 12 to select the school representatives for intercollegiate meets this year. Names mentioned include Web Gas, Julian Thomas, Bloodswourth, Barses, Kilgore, Puckett, and McGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Southern Methodist University
Julian Thomas
Bloodswourth
Barses
Kilgore
Puckett
McGill
Illinois Preference Primary Shapes Up For Tomorrow
Chicago April 12 Only three homes will be presented to voters in the Illinois preference primary to morrow Republican entries are Frank C Lowden governor of Ilinois and Maj Gen Leonard Wood The single Democratic entry is Edward S Edwards Governor of New Jersey GovernLowden is said to be certain of a large majority of the delegates to the Republican national convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Frank C. Lowden
Ilinois
Leonard Wood
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Lowden
Overland Red at Strand Theater Featuring Cheyenne Harry
Western star Harry Carey appears as a plain hobo in Overland Red at the Strand Theater on Thursday. The tale blends excitement romance and a touch of pathos with Cheyenne Harry in a new guise after many western roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carey
Strand Theater
Harry
Guatemala Revolt Breaks Out With Street Fighting
The long threatened revolution in Guatemala against President Estrada Cabrera has finally broken out. Reports say opponents gained control of Guatemala City after street fighting. A marine guard from a cruiser and a submarine tender was landed to protect the American legation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Guatemala
Estrada Cabrera
State Department
Guatemala City
Irish pickets held for federal grand jury
Ten Irish protesters arrested last week at the British facility were held for the federal grand jury today on charges alleging violation of a federal statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Dozen Injured In Wreck On Ninth Avenue Elevated Line
About a dozen persons were injured when the front end of a car was knocked off the Ninth Avenue elevated line near Trinity Church in New York City. The car became wedged between the structure and a brick building as 15 passengers sifted through debris and fell about 20 feet to the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ninth Avenue Line
Trinity Church
Dicky Kerr to Quit and Take Auto Sales Post
Wichita Falls announces that Pincher Dicky Kerr of Paris Texas will retire from baseball after the season with the Chicago White Sox and join a local car firm as an automobile salesman in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Tex
Chicago White Soy
Dicky Kerr
Paris
Texas
Colonel Hay Takes Command Of Lighth Cavalry In El Paso
In El Paso on April 12 Colonel William H. Hay, former Brownsville district commander with wartime rank of major general, assumed command of the Lighth Cavalry and head of the El Paso district. He succeeded Colonel Lucius L. Dutree, who retired from active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paso
Tex
William H. Hay
Brownsville
Lighth Cavalry
el Paso
Hay
Lucius L. Dutree
Holstein Club Forms in Lockhart Texas
Major Walter W. Cardwell travels to Lomsville Kentucky to buy a carload of registered Molekin Friesian cows for Texas Holstein interests. The newly formed Holstein club in Lockhart counts about 75 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lockhart
Tex
Walter W. Cardwell
Lomsville, Ky
Cone
Texas Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference Plans
James Z. George, vice president and general manager of the Texas Chamber of Commerce, has completed plans for the annual conference in San Antonio on April 15 and 16. Nationally known speakers are included in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
James Z. George
Texas Chamber of Commerce
The
Chamber
Catarrhal Deafness and a Constitutional Cure
The article explains that catarrhal deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surfaces, causing rumbling and impaired hearing. It asserts only a constitutional remedy can restore hearing, claiming Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood and circulates freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
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