Notable historical anniversaries from April twentieth to twenty fifth
Friday’s Daily presents a history lesson listing key events and births and deaths: Wigfall born in Edgefield North Carolina died in Galveston. Lincoln volunteering in 1832. Slater deceased 1835. Sam Houston San Jacinto victory 1836. John Muir born 1838. riot in Chicago 1855. Kandahar evacuation 1881. Queen Alexandra addressed by 10,000 Sunday school children in Dublin 1885.
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Louis T. Wigfall
Texas
U.S. Senate
Edgefield
N. C
Galveston
Abraham Lincoln
Samuel Slater
United States
East Webster
Massa
England
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
John Muir
Dunbar
Scotland
Los Angeles
Chiago
Kandahar
Queen Alexandra
Princess of Wales
Dublin
Various Observances and Debates Across Nations
Today marks Arbor Day events in Indiana and Colorado. The 1898 anniversary of the American declaration of war on Spain is noted. Texas observes San Jacinto Memorial Day. Ireland commemorates the death of Saint Maelrubha. Canadian clergy sail to Rome for the Eucharistic Congress. Hindu state conventions in Springfield adopt platforms and nominate trustees for the state university. A New York public debate on the coal strike and labor backing is held. Charles Morse and others face demurrer in DC Supreme Court. Pilgrims host Sir Auckland Geddes dinner in NYC celebrating his two years as British Ambassador.
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Indiana
Colorado
Spain
Texas
San Jacino
Ireland
St. Maelrubha
Canada
St. John
N. B
Rome
Springfield
State University
New York City
Charles W. Morse
New York
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Pilgrims
United States
Sir Auckland Geddes
You Didn't Take That Divorce Case
A humorous dialogue features a lawyer confiding he passed on a divorce case after a client reveals her grounds. She has met another man who is all perfect, prompting the lawyer to admit he could not argue the claim in court.
Chewing Gum Use Limited to Certain English Workers
In England chewing gum is mainly used by coal miners factory workers and other industrial employees who cannot smoke at their jobs.
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England
Laredo Gossip Reflections On Life And Lovers
A collage of witty observations from Laredo on love money and social norms. Humorous quips from local figures Seth Uncle Abner and Louisa comment on romance manners family pride and public perception with playful irony.
Noted Spanish Actress to Perform at Royal Opera House
Maria Ascarra will bring the Broadway production of Doña Maria to the Royal Opera House with the same cast. The Texas setting and top cast members anchor a gala event ahead of a New York fall opening.
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Maria Ascarra
Broadway
Royal Opera House
Cella Maria
Valdez
San Antonio
Texas
Southwest
New York
Gome
Maria Agscarra
Tiger Rose
Jose Codina
Dofia Maria
Miss Ascarra
Mexico
Coates Gwyne
Richard Nafil
al Roberts
Arthur P. Viall
Local Social Calendar and Weddings Mentioned
Friday events include St Annes Society meeting with Mrs J T Murphy at 4 pm and Sunbeam Band at 4 pm at the church. A San Jacinto dance occurs at Riks Club at 9 pm. Saturday features a Legion Park baseball game between Laredo and Eagle Pass at 3 pm. A wedding in San Agustin church precedes a breakfast for the bridal party at the bride’s mother’s home.
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St. Anne's Society
J. T. Murphy
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Riks Club
Legion Park
Laredo
Eagle
San Agustin
Teresa
Julia H. Vda
de Saucedo
Carlos de la Garza
Democrats Recommend Two for Farm Board Vacancy
The Associated Press reports that Richard Whaley of Charleston South Carolina and Janes Young Kaufman of Texas, both former Democratic congressmen, have been submitted to President Harding as potential appointees to the Farm Loan Board to replace Ashbury Lever, who resigned. The vacancy must be filled by a Democrat.
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Washington
Ames
Richard Whaley
Charleston
S. C
Janes Young Kaufman
Texas
Fiarding
Joan Heard
Ashbury II
Lever
Robbed chain stores in Kansas and Missouri
A white man and a Black man robbed Frank D Whyte, general manager of a grocery store chain, of receipts from 16 stores. They seized Whyte's bag and fled through a back door. Police investigate across Kansas and Missouri with a mixed-gender, multi-site theft pattern.
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Associated Press
Kansas Fly
Frank Dbd
Whyte
Bank fails to open in Topeka
Topeka bank state commissioner reports the Exchange State Bank of Topeka failed to open its doors today.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
The
Exchange State Bank of
State Bank Commissioner
Fort Worth man charged with Powers murder in indictment
D I Soderman is charged with the murder of Jay Clay Powers in an indictment returned by the grand jury in Dallas Texas on April 21. District Attorney Hughes says the case will be set for hearing in May. Soderman is jailed and his attorney plans a habeas corpus petition to fix bond. The defense will reference a letter said to be written to Soderman by Mrs Soderman mentioning Powers.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
D. I. Soderman
Fort Worth
Jay Clay Powers
Brand Jury
Hughes
Hearne May
Soderman
Americans Denounce Mexican Labor Exploitation At Texas Meeting
A. W. Kelly of the Machinists’ Wired denounced American capitalists in Mexico as the greatest exploiters since Cortes while Gus Sparling urged support for Texas coal miners. He described Texas towns as guarded by armed guards and searchlights as relief funds were pledged. Jose F Gutierrez warned of anti Obregon propaganda to block U S recognition.
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Associated Press
Faso
Exas
Mexico
Cortuz
A. W. Kelly
Wired
Texas Federation of Labor
Texas
Gus Sparling
Tyra
Thurber
Ftussia
Sparling
Jose F. Gutiierrez
Mexican Confederacion of Labor
Obregon
Washington April 21 Damages in Mexican Ports Debate
The article reports Senator King advocating the seizure of Mexican ports until American claims for damages are settled. It notes no Mexican policy or figures from the U S government on permanent remedies and cites Senator Paine proposing guarantees for damages from attacks near Paso and for persons harmed. The piece mentions a proposed $58,000,000 sum connected to the losses.
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Senate
Obregon
Washington
Ulockinde
Mexico
Senator King
Chensoering
Ouresos
Paine
Sid Fan
Flood Control Funds Sought in Mississippi Emergency Move
Washington April 2 congress considers an emergency appropriation to fight Mississippi flood waters with a plan supported by Representatives Wilson of Louisiana and Eram NB of Mississippi. A joint resolution would provide 6 million dollars for disaster relief and river control measures along the Mississippi and Yazoo regions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southern Onder
Dacdgeer
Dawes
Wilson
Louisiane
Eraminbrey
Massissippi
Need Aid of the South and West Faces Capital Shortfall
A disjointed Washington report from April cites Hale urging aid for the South and West to prevent failure. The text details private lenders, credit, and government programs as required to obtain capital for purchases amid an emphasized need for funding in a broad regional relief effort.
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Washington
Fingaeiuss
Matthew
Daniels Fights Reserve Lease Controversy Amid Petition Mixup
Senator Lokoliette of Wisconsin introduces policy guiding naval oil reserve leasing. He cites a letter from Mort Josephus Daniels claiming some lease claims were submitted by parties at the Chicago stockyards who believed they were signing an election petition.
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Ajubes Press
Steeton
Lokoliette
Repaitican
Wis Cousin
Josephus Kvaniels
The
Boyy
CHC UN
Vaniels
Te Teove
Yes
Chicago
Wilt Remain in the Conference but Retain the Treaty
In Genoa on April 2 the Allied powers discussed the German French Italian replies. The talks focused on the Reich and debt settlements with aims to preserve the treaty while allowing further concessions. No decisive modification to the existing terms was announced.
Fragmentary OCR note with unclear names and events
Incomplete text fragment mentions a meeting or event with unclear participants. The readable phrases reference a presenter or moderator and a local context but lack concrete actions, dates, or locations to confirm specifics. Further readable details are needed to produce a precise summary.
Self Defense Claim Stirs Allege Incident Near Algeashot
Bertha Kebleck reports defending herself after an early morning confrontation near Algeashot with hired worker George Kanaski. Authorities note Kebleck acted in self defense according to the Associated Press dispatch from Walveston, Texas dated April 28.
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Walveston
Sexas
Witss
Bertha Kebleck
Algeashot
George Kanaski
The Road to Happiness and a Gentle Bowels Movement
Advice on staying well to be happy plus a recommendation to take Chamberlain's Tablets after supper for a gentle bowel movement.
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Happiness
Chamberlain
Large New Guinea spiders used as fishing aids
The article notes that the largest spiders live in New Guinea and their webs are strong enough to be used as fishing nets by locals. It also speculates on weight at the equator if Earth turned rapidly, and mentions wartime orders to ex service men.
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New Guinea
Germain
Tex Federation of Labor picks Dallas for 1923 convention
El Paso April 21 The Texas Federation of Labor last night chose Dallas for the 1923 convention and re elected George H Slater of Houston as president A resolution urged forming a branch of the Texas Non Partisan Political Conference in every town and county The convention asked the AFL to send a national organizer to West Texas and to seek the Mexican Federation of Labor to organize Mexican workers on this side of the border
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el Paso
Texas
Texas Federation of Labor
Dallas
George H. Slater
Houston
Texas Non-Partisan
American Federation of Labor
West Texas
Mexican Federation of Labor
Oil Tank Explosion injures and burns near Downey
An off station at fourth and Crawford streets in Downey exploded after a fire spread to a nearby oil tank. Several persons were injured and a man reported fatally burned as flames reached the underground tank.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Fourth
Crawford Streets
Downey
Here
Laredo seeks bids for 1000 dollar bonds
The city invites bids up to May 20 1922 at 10 am for 15¢ paying bonds of 1000 dollars each bearing 6 percent interest paid semiannually on January 2 and July 2. Bonds run forty years with a twenty year option. Interest may be paid at Park National Bank New York City or Laredo Texas. Mayor L Villegas and City Secretary A R Garcia. 4-21 10¢.
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Laredo
Texas
Park National Bank
New York City
L. Villegas
City of
A. R. Garcia
Public Debate on Coal Strike Issues at Hotel Astor
New York hosts a public debate on coal strike issues at the Hotel Astor under Survey Associates. Noted publicists and leaders from capital and labor will participate. Speakers include Dr. Harry A. Garfield Thomas H. Watkins Philip Murray and Robert J. Bruere.
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New York
Hotel Astor
Survey Associates
Harry A. Garfield
Willams College
United States
Thomas H. Watkins
Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers’ Asociation
Philp Murray
The
United Mine Workers of America
Robert J. Bruere
Bureau of Industrial Research
General Sanchez Leads Vera Cruz Forces Against Gorozavo
Acting under orders from President Obregon, General Guadalupe Sanchez, Vera Cruz chief of operations, has departed for the Traasteca region to confront Francisco Gorozavo who led an uprising several days ago.
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Moesien City
Presdent Obre- Bom
Guadalupe Sanchez
Vera Cruz
Traasteca
Francisco Gorozavo
Acquittal in Waco Murder Trial
Associated Press report from Waco Texas dated April 21 states Gordon Corden was acquitted today of the murder of noted Axtell resident W. G Dndlew. The verdict was delivered by the jury in the local court.
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Waco
Texas
HH. Corden
W. G Dndlew
Axtell
The
Furry Today
Mother Aids Inquiry Into Three Children Death
Mrs H J Mathis mother of three children found asphyxiated arrives from Port Arthur to aid Houston officers in the inquiry. The coroner's verdict is still withheld as police and the district attorney's office investigate. Mrs Mathis confers with the DA and detectives after viewing the bodies. the children are to be buried today.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
H. J. Mathis
Port Arthur
Investi Vating
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