Rome Prep for 2679th Anniversary and Colonial Day Festivities
Rome readies to celebrate the 2679th founding anniversary with a major Fascist led event. A mammoth black shirt parade will march through the city as business suspends and festivities ensue. Premier Mussolini will inaugurate the Academia d Italia which will promote Italian science literature and arts with scholarships and prizes nationwide.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Fascist Party
Academy
Academia d'Italia
Mussolini
New Academy
Adventurous Career of Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny At Eighty
London April 20 Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny reaches his eightieth year after a life of varied service ballooning war correspondence on the Nile and in South Africa and a Royal Humane Society medal for saving life. He endures many injuries from sports and hunts and has aided the Hangman at executions. He plans hunts and boxing and swimming at his Maldon home.
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Associated Press
London
Claude Champion de Crespigny
The
Nile
South Africa
Royal Ihamane Society
Herry
Lord Kenyon
Claude
Normandy
Brittany
Maldon
Printers to Play Ball In Union Tourney at St Louis
Printers from twelve cities in the United States and Canada will join an August baseball tournament in St Louis, part of the Union Printers International league. Teams from New York Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Indianapolis St Louis Boston St Paul Washington Toronto Detroit and Pittsburgh compete August 21 to 27. A silver trophy donated by Garry Hermann will be awarded to the club with the most tournament wins over twelve years. Washington currently holds three trophies.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
United States
Canada
Union Printers
International Baseball League
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Boston
St. Paul
Washington
Toronto
Detroit
Pittsburgh
The
International Typographical Union
Garry Hermann
Cincinnati Nationals
Stevenson’s Samoan Grave Care Taken by Administrator
In Apia Samoa on April 20 General Sir George Richardson administrator for Western Samoa announced he assumes responsibility for the Stevenson tomb at Vailima. The grave and access track on government property will be properly maintained according to the governor.
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Associated Press
Apia
Samoa
Sir George Richardson
Western Samoa
Robert Louis Stevenson
Vailima Estate
Social Calendar Details for Mrs Sames and Mrs Killam
Society editor notes a Tuesday afternoon event hosted by Mrs H E Sames for the Merry Wives at 3 30. On Wednesday Mrs O W Killam hosts a bridge luncheon at 1 30 at the Hamilton Hotel.
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H. E. Sames
Merry Wives
O. W. Killam
Hamilton Hotel
W. C. Ryan
Bridge
Heaven and Earth News and Social Notices from Wichita Falls
Poetic reflection on heaven and life opens a local page. Social updates include visits of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Poggenpohl and others, Methodist and Baptist society meetings, travel to San Antonio and Cleveland, bridge plans, Fiesta, and Bishop entertaining plans, with member lists and recent arrivals.
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Chas. Poggenpoh
Wichita Falls, Texas
Lena Poggenpoll
Missionary program and social hour detailed event
The article lists the Missionary program with Mrs Marne in charge and names Mesdames Sandefer Clingenpeel Cozeaux Camp Hill and Miss Minnie Burr plus 27 members and 2 guests. It also covers Mrs James Asa Simpson hosting a large bridge luncheon at Quien Sabe with twelve tables and prizes for low score, naming many attendees from Fort McIntosh and beyond.
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J. Rogers
James Asa Simpson
Quien Sabe
Miner
Fort McIntosh
Muller
Fire destroys four business buildings in Turkey Texas
A blaze in Turkey Texas destroyed four business buildings last night causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. The fire occurred in Memphis 40 miles north with no injuries reported.
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Memphis
Texas
Turkey
Here
Government to buy whiskey if medicinal liquor rules fail
In Dallas on April 20 the American Medical Association recommended government purchase of all whiskey supplies should regulations governing medicinal liquor be declared unconstitutional.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
American Medical Association
West Texas Weather Turmoil Delays Trains Damages Homes
Del Rio Texas reports a night of high winds and heavy rain across the lower half of West Texas. Trains were delayed and small houses sustained damage in this southern region.
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Associated Press
del Rio
Tex
West Texas
Money Wives or Ease in Hollywood Power Shifts
The Associated Press reports that leading men in films are reexamining fame as star contracts tighten. Warner Baxter signed a three year deal with Famous Players-Lasky containing a clause limiting star branding to protect both performer and producer.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Cal
Warner Baxter
Bebe Diniels
Famous Players-Lasny
Baxter
Texas Labor Leaders Predict End of Strikes in Texas
Herman Kachel of Dallas, head of the Texas State Federation of Labor, predicts a time with no strikes and harmonious relations between employers and employees within a year. He notes no major labor disputes in the state recently. The 29th convention in Houston opens with many resolutions anticipated on all labor branches.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Herman Kachel
Dallas
Texas State Federation of Labor
Rachel
End of Era Debate Prompted by Religious Leaders
Fragmentary text shows religious figures urging Congress to tighten enforcement and oppose modification of an act. Mentions Dr. Clarence Wilson and Methodist and Baptist boards in a city context. The language is garbled but centers on a political clash over policy and administration.
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Daniel
Wilson
Methodist Board
Aus
Th the Baptists
Congress
Newspapermen Meet in New York at Waldorf Luncheon
Associated Press members from North and South America gathered at the Waldorf Astoria for the annual meeting and luncheon. Latin American journalists attended as special guests while Secretary of State Kollege traveled from Washington to be the principal speaker. Frank Noyes of the Washington Star and Kent Cooper of the AP served as hosts with Jorge Mitre of La Nacion in Buenos Aires also on the program.
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Associated Press
New York
North
South America
Ttoustmaster
Kent Cooper
Jorge Mitre
la Nacion
Buenos Aires
Miners Entombed After Grizzly Creek Tunnel Collapse
Rescue teams at Grizzly Creek tunnel near Quincy California report three distinct taps heard as they continue removing 12 feet of rock and dirt to reach six miners trapped since Saturday night.
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Quincy
Cal
Grizzly Creek
House Agriculture Committee Advances Two Farm Relief Bills
Washington April 20 the house agriculture committee decided to give the house a chance to vote on both the Haugen and Tincher farm relief bills. The Haugen bill would stabilize prices by an equalization fee on wheat corn cattle and swine. The Tincher measure would create a revolving fund of 400 million dollars to extend credit to farmers cooperative associations.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
House
Abducted Girl Returned Home After Kidnapping
Emma Martuccl ten year old daughter of a Brooklyn tile maker was abducted en route to school. Captors demanded six thousand dollars in ransom by telegraph. She reportedly slept in the woods, was placed on an elevated train, and released amid public pressure.
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Qy Associated Press
New York
Police Today
Emma Martuccl
Brooklyn
Martuccl
Faro
Reasons for special session on road district bonds set for governor
Fort Worth Texas April 20 reasons for a special session of the legislature to validate road district bond issues will be presented to Governor Ferguson Friday by a committee named at a meeting of representative citizens here last week, the message received today indicates.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Ferguson
Humble Oil Receives Major Capital Stock Increase
Austin, April 20. The Humble Oil and Refining Company was granted a large capital stock increase by the secretary of state. The company boosted its capital from 43,750,000 dollars to 75,000,000 dollars in one of the state's largest such increases.
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Austin
Texas
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Aileen Pringle Declares End of Vampire Roles in Soul Mates
Aileen Pringle on the Soul Mates set says she will not take vampire or heavy parts again and notes such roles shorten careers. Edmund Lowe co stars opposite her in the MGM film directed by Jack Conway with a supporting cast including Smalley and D Algy.
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Aileen Pringle
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Royal Theatre
Miss Pringle
Edmund Lowe
Jack Conway
Phillips Smalley
Antonio D'Algy
Katherine Bennett
Edythe Chapman
Mary Janes
Lucien Littlefield
Ned Sparks
Mlinor Glyn
Carey Wilson
Expedition to the Sub Arctic Sails From Maine
The Field Museum of Natural History announces a sub Arctic expedition led by Captain Donald MacMillan funded by Frederick Rawson. The Bowdoin sails from Wiscasset, Maine, June 19 with 10 explorers and scientists for a summer scientific venture.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Field Museum of Natural History Today
Arctic
Donald Macmillan
Frederick Rawson
Wiscassett
MacMillan
Bowdoin
Bridges Washed Away In Rising River Crest
A telegram from Chief Deputy at Cotulla says both bridges at the town were washed away within 30 minutes after the river began rising. The crest is expected to reach Laredo tonight.
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Agile Pass
Wd Cotulla
Laredo
Fishermen Missing After Severe Japan Sea Storm
Tokyo reports over a hundred fishermen missing after a brutal storm in the Japan Sea. The disaster caused extensive damage to boats and coastal facilities, with rescue efforts ongoing and authorities surveying affected areas.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Japan Sea
Judge suspends Eighth district court to aid farmers planting
Greenville Texas April 20 Judge J M Nelson suspended sessions of his Eighth district court for several days to allow farmers to return to their fields where heavy rains and bad weather delayed planting.
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Associated Press
Greenville
Texas
J. M. Nelson
Eighth District Court
Unwelcome Rejection Hints at Hatband Strain and Publicity Backlash
The passage notes that the subject was deemed unwelcome due to fears over the strain on a husband's hatbands caused by billboard hype publicity and the adoration of flapper film fans.
Wetch THH Times tips daily deals at low price
A brief notice promotes Wetch THH Times offering daily opportunities for readers at 60 cents per month, inviting subscriptions and ongoing updates.
Child Mauled by Dog in Dallas Home Attack
Associated Press reports in Dallas on April 20 that Louise Fudgham five month old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Fudgham was severely injured after a vicious dog attacked her at the family residence with possible fatal consequences.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Louise Fudgham
Verdun Centenary Battles Mark Ten Years Since Meuse Fight
Ten years after furious Verdun battles the French stormed German trenches along the Meuse. Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny begins his 80th year. Frederick Oklahoma hosts the Lee Highway Association annual convention for three days. The tenth annual Girl Scouts convention opens in St. Louis. Pan American Congress of Journalists delegates are hosted in New York before a tour.
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Verdun
Meuse
Claude Champion de Crespigny
Frederick
Okla
Girl Scouts
St. Louis
Pan- American Congress of Journalists
New York City
Blood Purifier Halls Catarrh Remedy Claim
An advertisement from J Cheney and Co of Toledo Ohio touts Blood Purifier Halls Catarrh Medicine as a combined local and internal treatment for catarrh and blood diseases with over 40 years of reported success. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist.
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HALLS
J. Cheney. & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Solving a Race Problem in a Southern City
An old Negro minister visiting a Southern town asks a white cabman to help him catch a train. The cabby discovers a quirky method as the minister directs from the back seat, and the two reach the station with the ride completed. The exchange reflects social tensions and humor of the era.
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Everybody's Magazine
Boxer Found Dead After Hotel Round Engagement
A boxer was found with a pool of blood at his hotel after a night engagement. The cause remains unclear as investigators search for a possible punch or other foul play.
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Iganiren
Boxer
Anocket
Farm population shows small rise in 1925 census
A census report issued today indicates that the farm population in the United States edged up by about 1.2 percent in 1925. Official totals by bureau show increases from 6,371,017 to 6,448,3? across regions, reflecting modest growth in rural areas.
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Washington
United States
Bank Holds Up Suspect After Locksmith Error
A robbery attempt at a bank in Enid Oklahoma on April 20 was halted after the suspect failed to force a vault and was detained by local sheriffs following notification to the cashier Mrs. C. W. Burton and authorities.
Submersible disaster claim twelve may die in tragic incident
Twelve men aboard the submersible faced severe danger as injuries mounted and the fate of the vessel remained uncertain. Authorities and救援 teams continued search and monitoring efforts amid mounting concern.
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Printers
Stevenson
Sabine Pass
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Heaven
Edward Markham
Neutilus Magazine
Martin J. Arnold
San Antonio
City
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. K. Thompson
Mesdames Patton
Seaman
Manford
J. K
A. G. Thompson
Smith
Crawford
Donnelly
Crosby
Wills Mayberry
Thomas
Buenz
J. Fred Gunter
Mrs
A. B. Schelper
San Antonio, Texas
M. H. Skidmore
Mexico City
Sam Fivans
Miranda City
Mr. LeGette Tarver
Joseph Cullinan
St. Anne's Society
Guernsey
Thos. Devine
Organized Labor
Ray Vero
Nual Meeting
Museum
Presa
Enid
Theers and Merchants
Menib
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