Today’s Births On April 20 Today’s Birthdays All Saints
James D. Phelps the senior United States senator from California born in San Francisco 59 years ago Louis Mann popular American stage actor born in New York City 55 years ago John F Hylan mayor of New York City born Greene County New York 52 years ago Charles H Brand congressman from Georgia born Loganville Georgia 59 years ago David J Bancroft shortstop for the Philadelphia National League baseball team born Sioux City Iowa 28 years ago
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James D. Phelp
United States
California
San Francisco
Louis Mann
New York City
John F. Hylan
Greene County
N. Y
Charles H. Brand
Congress
Georgia
Loganville
David J. Bancroft
Philadelphia
Sioux City
Iowa
Ar changel Front Casualties Rise in Ireland Observed
One year ago today Sinke in Limerick spread to other parts of Ireland. Total American casualties on Ar changel front to date reported as 628. Clanna Gaels meeting in New York demanded world recognition of an Irish republic.
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Sinke
Limerick
Ireland
Archangel
Clanna Gaels
New York
Peach Crop Killed by Cold Wave in Texas Gulf
Associated Press reports heavy losses from a recent cold wave across the Texas Panhandle to the gulf. Ninety percent of Tyler county peaches were killed. Jacksonville truckers say half the tomato crop lost. Mount Pleasant farmers consider watermelon planting. Bay City planter loses about 150 acres of Irish potatoes. seed potatoes and corn also damaged in other south Texas districts.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Tyler County
Texas Panhandle
Gulf
Jacksonville
Mount Pleasant
Bay City
South Texas
Moss breaks southern record in 120 yard hurdles at Texas Rice meet
Joe Moss of Texas University set a new southern mark in the 120 yard high hurdles with 14.5 seconds at a dual meet against Rice Institute in Houston. He also toppled the Texas record in the 220 yard low hurdles with 25 seconds. Hinkley of Rice set a state record in the running broad jump as Rice won 63 to 53.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Joe Moss
Texas University
Rice Institute
Moss
Simpson
Missouri
Murray
Leland
Stamford
Thompson
Olympic Club
Los Angeles
Calif
Clyde Littlefield
The
Texas
Hinkley
Rice
Montana Stock Growers Open 35th Convention in Billings
A large representative attendance marked the opening of the Montana Stock Growers Association thirty-fifth annual convention in Billings Montana. Sessions will continue through tomorrow with discussions on cattle industry concerns and member plans.
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Billings
Mont
Montana Stock Growers’ Association
Health Officers Meeting in Houston Addresses Planned
The Texas Health Officers' association convenes in Houston April 19 and 20 with addresses by Col. J. H. White and Dr. C. C. Pearce of the U S Public Health Service. J. A. LePrince and Oklahoma and Arkansas health officials join, focusing on malaria control and public health nursing topics.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Texas Health Officers’ Association
Houston
United States Public Health Service
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas Board of Health
Col
J. H. White
C. C. Pearce
J. A. LePrince
Memphis
Tenn
A. R. Lewis
C. W. Garrison
Fire policy noon rule set for standard time
Austin April 20 The fire insurance commission ruled that the word noon on the Texas standard fire policy shall be construed as noon of standard time at the place where the loss or damage occurs.
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Austin
Tex
The
Fire Insurance Commission
Texas Standard
Western League Opens Flag Race With New Teams
Oklahoma City April 20 Opening games start the 1920 pennant chase in the Western League unchanged from last year. Eight clubs reassessed rosters and managers with Des Moines at Wichita and Omaha at Tulsa among today’s matchups. The 154 game schedule runs to Sept 19.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
St. Joseph
John Kelleher
Omaha
Jack Lelvelt
Joplin
Jimmy Hamilton
Wichita
Joe Berger
Tulsa
Spencer Abbott
Jimmy Humphreys
Les Moines
Jack Coffey
Sioux City
George Andress
Des Moines
Constipation Relief Praised by Kentucky Woman
Mrs Pearl Patrick of Meadoreville describes severe constipation sour stomach and poor digestion. She tried doctors pills but they worsened her condition. She found Thedford's Black Draught easy to take gentle and effective restoring digestion and bowels with no after effects.
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Meadoreville
Pearl Patrick
Alice Cary Centenary Remembrance in America
New York marks the one hundredth anniversary of poetess Alice Cary born near Cincinnati and died in New York in 1871. She and sister Phoebe wrote several verse volumes including Pictures of Memory, with Cary noted for her collaborative and solo works.
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New York
America
Alice Cary
Miss Cary
Cincinnati
Phoebe
Women of Jewett Elect City Leaders for First Time
In Jewett Texas 800 residents the mayor and aldermen's wives were elected to head the city government after decades of male leadership. Mayor J T Adkisson urged his wife to run and she won along with other women who vowed civic improvements. One man remains in office as town marshal.
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Associated Press
Jewett
Tex
J. T. Adkisson
R. H. Evans
Coakey Evans
Rob Dotson
Frank Harrison
Adkisson
Mattie Adkisson
Social Calendar Notes from Mrs Oberfeldt
Social calendar items list meetings and greetings including Mrs Albert Martins Tuesday bridge club at 830 pm Junior Auxiliary at 4 pm Rectory Sunbeam Band at 4 pm Miriam Chapter No 86 O B 8 at 8 pm Mr and Mrs W J Sames hosting 816 to 1030 pm in honor of Mr and Mrs H B Sames Mrs A Wormser hosting Auction Bridge Club at 830 pm Woman's Auxiliary Rectory Woman's Club hosts San Jacinto dance at Elks Hall plus various travels and visits involving local residents and club activities.
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Albert Martin
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
W. J. Sames
Mrs. H. BE. Sames
Agricultural colleges urged to train fit workers nationwide
W R Scott of Mous ton and head of Southern Pacific Texas urges thorough equipping of agricultural colleges to prepare students for service to state and nation. He praises California's plan, calls for west and southwest college growth, and says industrial strikes threaten labor groups and public rights.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
W. R. Scott
Mouston
Southern Pacific Lines
Texas
Tina
Scott
Weat
Southwest
United States
California
Jazz Critics Clash Over Wild Music At Topeka Meeting
In Topeka Kansas on April 20, music instructors debated jazz at the State Music Teachers Association convention. Otto Fisher Wichita Conservatory warned jazz is wild and dangerous while Paw Rut Ottawa University’s dean called it a new pop fad. Despite mixed views, chamber of commerce entertainment featured strictly jazz and teachers spoke freely afterward.
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Topeka
Kas
State Music Oachers’ Association
Otto Fisher
Wichita Conservatory of Music
Megisime
Regine
Lie Music Departaent
Paw R. Utt
Ottawa University
Chamber of Commerce
Abandoned Texas Bankers Havana Trip Amid Ship Repairs
Dallas April 20 planned Texas Bankers Association visit to Havana after its Galveston meeting was abandoned due to longshoremen strike and repairs needed on the Infanta Isabel. About 1,000 bankers and family members had booked a week in Havana. $140,000 in bankers’ checks were on hand.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Havana
Texas Bankers’ Association
Infanta Isabel
Galveston
W. A. Philpott, Jr
Philpott
Gold Buckles Worn With Your Overalls
A newspaper ad displays overalls and matching buckles in gold and sterling options. It highlights solid gold, French enamel buckles priced at 49.00 and rhinestone buckles at 44.50, presenting decor and apparel as versatile for all occasions.
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Associated Press
News
Nodi
Allied powers debate ultimatum and Dardanelles move
News dispatches report the allied conference considering a broad ultimatum to Germany and plans to intensify pressure over the Dardanelles. Paris notes the council's stance on sanctions and the need to cut food shipments while not abandoning vulnerable territories.
Tornadoes Kill One in Williamson County Tennessee
One man was killed and several others injured in a tornado in the southern part of Williamson county Tennessee. Regional dispatches also report four deaths from a roundo in Bay Springs Mississippi, Jasper county.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Williamson County
Hattiesburg
Miss
Bay Springs
Jasper County
Correspondence Courses At University Of Texas
Students in twenty nine states are taking Courses by Correspondence from the University of Texas, according to the records of the extension department.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Oil Firms Fined In Texas Pipeline Case
Two $500 penalties were entered against Crude Oil Marketing Co of Wichita Falls in Fifty third District Court. Charges included unpermitted pipeline connections with other oil firms and failure to report as a common carrier to the Railroad Commission under the Conservation Act. The firm had sought a temporary injunction, claiming it was not a common carrier, but after reorganization it accepted the law and withdrew the suit.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Crude Oil Marketing Co
Wichita Falls
Fifty Third District
Railroad Commission
Conservation Act
Labor Demands Filed For Wage Hikes In Rail Strike
Edward M. Chugs and James Eubanks filed formal wage demands with the railroad labor board demanding a living wage and that striking employees be recalled without loss of seniority for New York metropolitan district. Chicago reports note 306000 clerks and 8000 freight handlers favor a board hearing as freight and passenger service face disruption. New York traffic woes persist as unauthorized rail layoffs ease but city remains congested with volunteers used on some routes.
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Ry Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Mirror Board
Edward M. Chugs
New York
James Eubanks
8Thy Yardmen’s Association
Cilinaun D Barton
Cald
Chicago
Apell
Wilson Cabinet Meeting Reported After Illness
President Wilson met with the cabinet for the second time since illness. The hour and a quarter session covered routine matters, with only general mention of the railroad strike situation and international robbing concerns affecting Mexico and Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Germany
Bandits Attack Queen Victoria Train in Spain
Bandits attacked the royal train carrying Queen Victoria and the Marquis of Carisbrooke from Madrid to Seville in an unsuccessful bid to seize the queen's plate, reported by Associated Press from Sevile, Spain, on April 20.
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Uy Associated Press
Juaiy
Ielicuty
Versailles
Iby Associated Press
Sevile
Spain
Queen Victoria
Marquis of
Carisbrooke
Madrid
Seville
Vessels Cleared From Galveston Port In March Trade
Galveston April 20 report shows 77 vessels cleared in foreign trade last month, up 12 from February. Of these, 59 sailed under the American flag, 10 British, and single vessels under German Japanese Mexican Norwegian Spanish and Swedish flags.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Women Voters Instructed In Citizenship Across Texas
The Texas League of Women Voters plans citizenship instruction for women voters in schools statewide. Minnie Fisher Cunningham was endorsed as delegate at large to the national Democratic Convention. El Paso chosen as site for the state convention in the second week of October.
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Associated Press
Austin
Ytex
Texas League of Women Voters
Mis
Minnie Fisher Junningham
League
el Paso
One Auto Per Family in Fernley Record Year
Fernley Nevada residents boast a population of sixty families owning sixty-three automobiles marking an unequaled local record in western towns. The small agriculture focused community highlights car ownership as a symbol of progress and mobility.
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Associated Press
Fernley
New Model Cleaning and Pressing Co Established in Laredo
Walton Mendoza Co announces the Model Cleaning and Pressing Company at 617 Zaragoza Street offering dry and wet cleaning, pressing, dyeing, alterations, and repairs. Prompt pick up and delivery service. telephone 668 for swift work. Established 4-14-6t.
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Laredo
Zaragoza Street
Serbia children rely on America for food and clothing
Madame Slavko, wife of the Servian ambassador to the United States, told members of the University Club and the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Dallas that thousands of Serbian children will remain dependent on America for food and clothing until they are old enough to work.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Serbia
America
Madame Slavko
United States
University Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Pythias Convention Held Tonight in Laredo
Aztec Lodge No. 111 Knights of Pythias urges all members to attend the regular convention in Castle Hall. Visiting Knights, including Knight George L. Root Texas insurance department superintendent, invited to hear an important message for Laredo Pythians.
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Aztec Lodge No. 111
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
George L. Root
Insurance Department For Texas
Laredo
Sonora Rebels Heartened by News on the Border
On the border at Agua Prieta Sonora April 20 the Sonora and federal leaders prepare for a clash from Sonora's withdrawal from the federation. The Sonorans, heartened by Villa aligning with the move, are placing troops to deter a Carrancista incursion.
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Sonora
Associated Press
Agua Prieta
Federation
Judge cites evidence of government operating part of communist party
Boston April 20 Judge George Anderson declared from the federal district court bench that it is clear the government operates some part of the communist party in the country The remark followed hearings on a writs of habeas corpus application for five aliens ordered deported as radicals and based on evidence developed in those proceedings.
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Associated Press
Boston
Federal District Court
George Anderson
Congress OKs Higher Pay for Armed Forces
Washington reports the house and senate conferences have agreed on increased pay for commissioned officers and enlisted personnel across the army navy marine corps coast guard and public health services.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Public Health Services
House
Senate
Lost whiskey permits hit five doctors in Texas
Austin April 20 Five Galveston doctors two Beaumont physicians and one Bryan physician lost their permits to prescribe whiskey after hearings and data from the Attorney General's department as directed by Comptroller M L Wiginton.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Beaumont
Bryan
M. L. Wiginton
Attorney General's Department
Poster Ad Association Names 1921 Meeting Plans
Members of the Texas Poster Advertising Association met in Austin on April 20 and chose San Antonio as the 1921 meeting place. They re elected J. H. Stephenson of Bonham as president and Harold Kayton of San Antonio as secretary.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas Poster Advertising Association
San Antonio
J. H. Stephenson
Bonham
Harold Kayton
Separate incomes for couples allowed on 1919 tax reports
Austin announces a new ruling by internal revenue collector A. S. Walker that 1919 income tax reports may be amended to show separate incomes for husband and wife. Each will file a return listing their salary, rents and income from property owned before marriage, and half of community property acquired after marriage, reversing the prior rule that all income be reported on one return.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
A. S. Walker
Internal Revenue
RAT SNAP Rat and Mouse Killer Ad Ends With Guaranteed Sale
Rats pass up all other food for one meal of Rat Snap. First meal is their last. Dries carcass. kills quickly with no odor. RAT-SNAP comes in cake form and can be broken into pieces for placement in rat paths. Cats and dogs won’t touch it. Three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by A Deutz Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
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