Richards elected to Danish Society of Science
The article celebrates Prof Theodore W Richards, Harvard chemist, winning election to the Danish Society of Science. It notes his prominence as a leader in atomic weight research, his Germantown origin, Haverford and Harvard degrees, rise to full professor in 1901, and a string of honors including the Davy gold medal in 1910 and the Nobel Prize in chemistry four years earlier.
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Theodore W. Richards
Danish Society of Science
America
Richards
Harvard University
Germantown
Haverford College
Harvard
Europe
Royal Society of London
Today’s anniversaries recall notable births and events
The list recalls Samuel Mills born 1783 who organized America’s first foreign missionary society. Charlotte Bronte born 1816. Sam Houston victory at San Jacinto 1826. David Montgomery born 1870. Belgian king’s Congo claim 1885. Japan ratifies peace with China 1895. U S declares war on Spain 1898.
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Samuel J. Mills
Foreign Missionary Society
America
Torringford, Conn
Charlotte Bronte
Bradford
England
Haworth
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Texas
David C. Montgomery
St. Joseph
Chicago
Congo
Japan
China
Congress
United States
Spain
One Year Ago Today Berlin General Strike Ended
A brief historical note marks the end of the general strike in Berlin one year ago today. Reports mention Communist efforts in Vienna failing to seize government control. Delegates from Italy quit the Peace Conference after being denied Fiume.
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Berlin
Vienna
Italy
Fiume
Today’s birthdays April 21 list
General Sir Archibald Murray born sixty years ago today after leading the British expedition in Palestine. Dr. Clarence A Barbour president of Rochester Theological Seminary born in Hartford Connecticut fifty three years ago. Gilbert N Haugen congressman from Iowa born Rock County Wisconsin sixty one years ago. Former Princess August Wilhelm wife of the ex German emperors fourth son born thirty three years ago today. Joseph McCarthy manager of Louisville American Association team born Germantown Pennsylvania two years ago today.
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Archibald Murray
Palestine
Clarence A. Barbour
Rtochester Theological Seminary
Hartford
Conn
Gilbert N. Haugen
Congress
Iowa
Rock County
Wis
August Wilhelm
Joseph McCarthy
Louisville American Association
Germantown
Western Association opens 140 game season across eight cities
The reorganized Western baseball association begins its championship season tomorrow with games in Enid at Chickasha Henryetta at Okmulgee Springfield at Drumright and Fort Smith at Pawhuska. The schedule runs 140 games with final contests on Labor Day.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Western Baseball Association
Enid
Chickasha
Henryetta
Okmulgee
Springfield
Drumright
Fort Smith
Timber Workers Strike Threatens U P Michigan Mills
Special to The Times reports that timber workers across the upper peninsula will strike May 4 for eight hours work and ten hours pay. Paper and lumber mills would be affected as the nation’s greatest timber producing region faces shortages. Employers warn they may close permanently if demands are met while lumber shippings at record levels deplete long stockpiles.
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Menominee
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
United States
Times Want Ads Money Makers Numbered Prices
The notice shows a pricing snippet for Times Want Ads with a line about Money Makers and a figure of 68 dollars. It lists no additional names organizations or dates and lacks clear event details beyond the monetary amount.
Fear No More the Heat and Dust in Cymbeline Verse
Fragments of Shakespearean verse open a page of society notes with a stream of local weddings and gatherings. Mrs. J. Hi. McKinley and Miss Gertrude Preston of Pleasanton near Victoria Street are among the couplely joined, while Elvira Hill and Ramon Cuellar wed at San Agustin Cathedral followed by a large reception. The Sunbeam Band, Junior Auxiliary, and Tuesday Bridge Club share church and social updates as guests flow through San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Harlingen in a busy round of visits and celebrations.
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J. Hi. McKinley
Bride
Gertrude Preston
Pleasanton
Mrs. Rodgers
Victoria Street
Clellar Hill
San Agustin Cathedral
Elvira Hill
Ramon Cuellar
Cuellar
Houston
H. E. Sames
W. J. Sames
Mr. Sames
Harry
G. W. Derby
Inez Hill
Eva Scratchley
J. R. Moore
C. Shiner
M. Fish
R. L. Muller
Personalities in City News T. A. Coleman and others visit
Monterey resident Ed P. Gifford is in the city. T. A. Coleman collector of customs for the district with San Antonio headquarters visits. J. B. Cotter manager of International Realty Co. of Laredo returns after ten days and will resume work at 611 Flores Avenue.
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Ed P. Gifford
Monterey
T. A. Coleman
San Antonio
J. B. Cotter
International Realty Co
Laredo
Flores Avenue
Madlaine Traverse at Royal in The Tattlers
The Tattlers produced by William Fox and featuring Madlaine Traverse comes to the Royal Theatre tomorrow. Centered on divorce as a modern problem the play promises intense moments and a vehicle worthy of Traverse’s forceful acting, hailed as a winner by insiders.
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Madlaine Traverse
Royal
William Fox
Royal Theatre
Miss Traverse
Italian Maciste stars in The Liberator at Strand Theatre
Italian strongman Maciste, famed as the giant slave in Cabiria and The Warrior, returns in a new film titled The Morosini Mystery. The Liberator promises thrills and stunts along with Maciste style comedy and will be shown at Strand Theatre on Tuesday.
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Maciste
Douglas Fairbanks
Gabriele d'Annunzio
Strand Theatre
France Refused Proposals At San Remo Conference
Paris reports that Premier Milierand rejected a plan to withdraw al med troops from Rhine land in return for Germany meeting Versailles treaty financial obligations. Germany seeks to raise its standing army to 200000, citing need for internal order and refusing disarmament orders, detailing divisions, equipment, and air power.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rhineland
Germany
England
San Remo
Milierand
International League Opening Begins With New Clubs
New Inter national Baseball League starts with aggressive plans and opening games scheduled across the circuit. Akron Ohio and Syracuse New York join the pennant race as Sunday matchups feature Akron at Jersey City Toronto at Reading Buffalo at Baltimore and Rochester at Syracuse under managers Dunn Irwin Wiltse Duffy Hummel Hoblitzer Cummings Donovan.
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New York
International Baseball League
Akron
Ohio
Syracuse
N. Y
Toronto
Jack Dunn
Baltimore
Arthur Irwin
Rochester
George Wiltse
Buffalo
Hugh Duffy
John Hummel
American observer Johnson to skip San Remo talks
Washington April 21 Ambassador Johnson, directed to attend the allied conference at San Remo as official observer for the American government, will not participate in discussions or deliberations.
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Washington
Johnson
Rome
San Remo
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Digestive Aid
Olive Tablets advertise a vegetable formula with olive oil said to stimulate the bowels and liver, clean the blood, and curb bad breath. The ad claims they replace calomel’s effects without aftereffects and recommends taking one or two nightly for a week, priced at 10c and 25c.
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J. Edwards
OP. M. Edwards
National Tuberculosis Campaign Launched At St Louis Meeting
Delegates arriving for the National Tuberculosis Association convention in St Louis outline a crusade to prevent disease and to secure cures. Plans call for anti tuberculosis societies nationwide, an educational drive targeting children and adults, and efforts to find and care for about 2000 U S cases. Slogan shifts to Fresh Air Friend as talks address housing, rest, diet, and segregating patients to curb spread. Dr. Victor Vaughn of Michigan presides. about 1000 local societies expected to register.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
National Tuberculosis Association
United States
John W. Day
Victor V. Vaughn
University of Michigan
Demand for linens rises after saloon closures
Frank H Hartless of Chicago, secretary of the Linen Supply Association of America, said at Louisville's eighth annual convention that prohibition boosted linen demand. He attributed the increase to many ice cream parlors and soft drink shops opening after saloons closed.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Frank H. Hartless
Chicago
Linen Supply Association of America
Hartless
Presbyterian Brotherhood Organized
The Presbyterian Church men formed The Presbyterian Brotherhood at a Tuesday annex meeting. Frank Lattig was elected president and G J Teunisson secretary for three months. The group aims for fellowship and community church welfare with speakers and social meetings as needed. Meetings will be in the church annex.
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Presbyterian Brotherhood
Presbyterian Church
Frank Lattig
G. J. Teunisson
Brotherhood
Striking railroad walkout nears end in Chicago district
Insurgent leaders predicted immediate end to the unauthorized elithe in the Chicago district but the strikers refused to vote on returning. Police supervised a rump meeting halted after refusals to hear strike leaders and chants of Soult and Outside echoed as one man proclaimed he would not fight the American government. Washington later reported an agreement with railroad brotherhoods for New York workers to return to service immediately, with McHugh saying the New York case would be handled by regular leaders.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Washington
New York
Edward McHugh
McHugh
Boud
General Maycotte Joins Insurgents
Reports from Washington and Mexico say General Fortunato Maycotte defected to the Obregonistas with his entire command. The force had operated on the borders of Morelos Michoacan and Guerrero west of Mexico City.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Carranza
State Department
Fortunato Maycotte
Obregonistas
Morelos
Michoacan
Guerrero
Mexico City
Peking Sends Students to U.S. Firms for Training
The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Agriculture in Peking plan to send several students from Peking Government University to large U.S. firms for practical training in modern business methods.
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Associated Press
Peking
Ministry of Kiduecation
Ministry of Agriculture
Peking Government University
United States
High Cost War Promised At Hotel Me’s Meet
Chicago reports that hotel and restaurant men plan an independent move against soaring food prices. Delegates will receive reports on several themes tested in prior efforts when they assemble for the Hotel Men’s Suu during the week of May 10 to 15.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hotel and Rest
Heirs Named in Sylvia Ann Howard Estate Trust
James A. Kelly and Charles Kelly, heirs of Joseph Kelly, contend their shares in the Sylvia Ann Howard estate held in trust by Hetty Green. Howard died leaving a trust with Green as holder. Kellys, descendants of Joseph Kelly, are unsure of their portions. The case notes 62-429 heirs and unsettled claims among kin in Massachusetts and Salem connections.
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GY Associates
Tanlayotie
James A. Krehy
Hetty Green
Charles of Salem, ii
Joseph Kelly
Sylvia Ann Howard
Green
Kelly
Miss Howard
Vera Cruz Honors Defenders With Parades And Ceremonies
Vera Cruz Mexico marks five years since its defense against occupation by American forces. The garrison paraded as civic ceremonies took place with patriotic societies in attendance. Orators praised the defenders while the populace held enthusiastic demonstrations.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Will Rogers Stars In Jubilo At Royal Theater
Will Rogers appears in Jubilo at the Royal Theater, yesterday and today, portraying a humble hobo who rises to success. The performance drew strong praise for Rogers, who outshines his prior hit Almost a Husband, supported by a strong ensemble.
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Will Rogers
Royal Theater
Rogers
Storm relief urged for Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee victims
Birmingham April 21 reports from storm wrecked districts urge outside aid for tornado survivors in a dozen counties across Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee. A death toll of 166 is listed with property losses totaling millions, marking one of the region’s worst tornado disasters in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Mississippi
Alabama
Tenessee
South
Johnson Led In Primary For Republican Ticket
Omaha reports first precinct results from yesterday's primary showing Senator Hiram Johnson leading with 12,000 votes. Alfred Wood received 8,700 and Pershing 6,600 in early tallies as 34 of 1840 precincts counted.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Wood
Pershing
American Steamer Wayhut Sinking Reported
A Lloyds report notes American steamer Wayhut sinking at sea near latitude 47 North and longitude 7 West, with distress confirmed April 21 from London.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyds’ Shipping Agency
Rehearing Denied in Woman Suffrage Primary Case
Austin April 21 The motion for rehearing was overruled by the supreme court in the woman suffrage case thereby upholding the majority ruling that the law allowing women to vote in party primaries is constitutional.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Supreme Court
Old Rugeri violin sold to aid Vienna relief
A famous Rugeri violin once played by Johann Strauss was sold in Chicago to support Vienna relief amid shortages. Miss Andrea Proudfoot, Chicago attorney’s daughter, donated the proceeds after learning of Vienna’s hunger. The instrument, brought from Italy over a century ago, passed through Vienna aristocracy before arriving in America. Miss Proudfoot plans to resume studies in Vienna on a Guarnerius violin.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Johann Strauss
Vienna
Guyest
Europe
Andrea Proudfoot
Capitol
Vienna Relief Committee
America
Italy
Junz Wendlik
Prince Lichtenstein
Napoleon
Lichtenstein
Strauss
Rugiers
Wendlik
Franz Wendlik
Miss Proudfoot
Carpathian Foothills
Guarnerius
Police veteran regains sight after Monterey treatment
Had his sight restored after years of near blindness. Ninfro Herrera, longtime Laredo police member, returned home from Monterey where three weeks of treatment by a noted eye specialist restored his vision. Friends congratulate him on the recovery.
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Ninfro Herrera
Laredo
Bhut
Monterey
Mr. Herrera
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