Polish general Joseph Haller to visit America during war era
General Joseph Haller, invited to the United States, led Polish forces in World War I recruitment in Kingston and commanded Polish volunteers in France. He directed Polish armies on the northern front in 1920 and, with the Iron Brigade, resisted German forces after Brest-Litovsk, guiding remnants to the Murman coast despite Bolshevik opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Haller
America
pPles
Kingland
France
Great Britain
Iron Brigade
Brest-Litovsk
von Meich Born
Murman
History Lessons Baily and Historic Dates Across Eras
A compilation of historical notes from 1711 to 1916 lists births and deaths of notable figures including David Hume and Alfred Krupp, 1846 and 1848 military and political events, a Battery Park statue unveiling, and a German battle cruiser raid. It also contains a garbled personal verse and local notices about marriages and society meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hume
Edinburgh
Auth
Alfred Krupp
Essen
Gen. Taylor
Louisiana
Texas
Mexico
Cracow
Supreme Court of the United States
John Mricason
Battery Park
New York City
Engleh
Lowerstoft
Yarmouth
Railroad rate changes prompt interstate commerce ruling
A prenevel readjustment of lumber and millwork rates was ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The ruling targets cash doors and other items to curb bias against Wisconsin and Iowa mills while addressing Pacific coast advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisconsin
Iowa
Tolaphons No 70 in Violet Obertardt Society Notes
Violet Obertardt Society editor reports Tolaphons No 70 with brief society updates and member notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Violet
Obertardt Society
Tolaphons No
Social Calendar Activities Noted For Friday Afternoons
Mrs Asher Sasith to entertain the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 30 in the afternoon. The Clara Keith Circle of the W M A Baptist Church to meet at Mrs W C Beaman home at 3 30 Friday. Mrs L A Morrow to entertain the Friday Bridge Club at 3 30. The Stubeam Wand of the Waptiee Church to meet at the church at 4 o clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Sasith
Clara Keith
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
W. C. Beaman
L. A. Morrow
Stubeam
Parish Guild Forms Plans For Musical Tea At Rectory
The Parish Guild met with Mrs. R. I. Poster and discussed a musical tea at the Rectory on May 11 at 5 oclock pm. A hymnals fund was started, committees were named, and refreshments with sweet sandwiches and lemonade were served. Members present included Mesdaines Anderson Arkles Brennan Cook Greenstreet Johnston Kehl Lusk MacGregor Mussett Marshall A. B. Muller Rives Shinerchew Netzer Swuncoat Robert Traylor Vidaler Wright and Netzer. Guests included Mesdames Shands Nye Elizabeth Ellis Martha Anderson and the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Fred Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Poster
BB. I. Wright
Young
Mesdaine
Anderson
Arkles
Brennan
Cook
Greenstreet
Johnston
Kehl
Lusk
MacGregor
Mussett
Marshall
A. B. Muller
Rives
Shiner
Hew
Netzer
Swuncoat
Robert Traylor
Vidaler
Fred
Birthday greetings for notable figures on April 26
Sir Joseph Ward New Zealand statesman and former premier is celebrated on his birthday. Irwin Laughlin considered for US ambassador to Greece is born in Pittsburgh. Henry Morgenthau former US ambassador to Turkey born in Germany. Bart Taylor interchurch movement secretary born in New Hampton Iowa marks today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avril
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Irwin Laughlin
United States
Greece
Pittsburgh
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
Germany
Bart Taylor
Interchurch World Movement
New Hampton
Iowa
Earthquake Damages Hit Tokyo and Yokohama One Year Ago
The report notes a major quake on April 26 causing serious damage in Tokyo and Yokohama. It also mentions ongoing clashes between rival Chinese forces over Poking, reflecting regional conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Yokohama
Notice by Publication of Final Account
Final account of Anis Masquere deceased administered by W F Galbraith filed in Webb County Court for discharge. Objections due by May term 1923. hearing at Court House in Laredo on Third Monday in May. J A Rodriguez, Clerk Webb County Court.
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State OF
Texas
Webb County
W. F. Galbraith
Anis Masquere
Anais Masquere
Webb
Auid County Court
Aaid County
Laredo
Sac
J. A. Rodriguez
Bald Court
City of
The Road to Happiness in Obscure Ad Fragment
An archaic fragment urges caution and self care with a cryptic note about keeping well and opening, mentioning oriain's Tablete and a stray number 9 in a casual pill warning style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriain
San Angelo to discard old barbecue at May chamber meeting
San Angelo plans to discard the old barbecue display during the West Texas Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in May. City manager E. I Jackson announced special drains have been chartered from Fort Worth Waco Lubbock Abilene and Brown.
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Dabus
Tex
San Angelo
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
E. I Jackson
San Ane Gcolo
Fort Worth
Waco
Lunbock
Abilene
Brown
Woo
Refugees to Enter United States from Philippines
President Uperding has decided to permit transport to the United States of any Russian refugees who recently landed in the Philippines. The decision expands asylum options for those escaping conflict and repression as formal immigration measures proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Uperding
United States
Philippines
Fort Worth Man Dies After Shooting by Temple Officer
J H Oxborne, a Temple police officer of two years, shot C H Hall in Fort Worth yesterday. Hall died in a local hospital today. Oxborne faces murder charges after a quarrel. he claims self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Hb Hall
J. H. Oxborne
Osborne
Temple
Oxborne
Hiad Qnarred
Steamer Messamendes Abandoned Near Cape Frio
A Reuters dispatch from Capetown reports the Portus steamer Messamendes grounded off Cape Frio Southwest Africa and was found abandoned with 237 passengers unaccounted for including 29 women and 25 children. No boats have been recovered and no fate indication is available amid heavy seas and no nearby landing places.
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Associated Presse
London
Reuter
Capetown
Messamendes
Caperia
Africa
Cape Frio
Messamedis
Rotary Club Weekly Meeting Highlights in Laredo
The Laredo Rotary luncheon presided by Vice President Jim Moore welcomed guests from San Antonio and Benton Harbor. Mayor Pro Tem Brennan spoke on city charter amendments and paving policy while officers noted 100 percent attendance for several members. A Montrose tour barbecue planned for May third and a charity drive for Associ ated Charities were announced amid club reports and notes from various speakers.
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Lareda Statary Club
Jim Moore
Wayne Pittman
San Antonio
W. S. Hines
Jed &. Granger
Benton Warrior
Michigan
Alden B. Muller
Laredo
New Orleans
Paisley
St. Louis
Bil Cantrell
Jim Crawford
Leon Dalches
Charles Dantz
Garfield Hiatt
Joe Netazer
Stanley Scothorn
Montrose Touri
Camp Grounds
Levett Guyler
Associated Charities
Tom M. W. Brennan
Brennen
Prennan
Fms
Pegore
Gartisdld Hiatt
Presithal Vainley
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Bankruptcy in Texas
Trustee HN Wi Ward announces a public auction in Laredo Texas on May 5 1924 from 10am to 4pm selling bankrupt estate items including five promissory notes total debts listed, stock in trade at H Dubin Successors furniture, one Dodge automobile, equipment from a farm, and various debts owed. Real estate excluded. sale may be bulk or by parcels to best creditors.
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U.S. District Court
Southern District of Texas
J. C. Scott
Dominguez
A. J
Rh. Morales Pardave
I. J. Trevisio
H. Dubin
Dodge
Mexico
Laredo
Texas
Guillermo Dominguéa
Kk. del Moral
Cue
Muebloria Nueva
HN Wi
Ward
Sports Gossip: Sir Conan Doyle Star and Big Race News
Speculation on Sir Conan Doyle’s golf swing and West Point lacrosse power. Yale and Harvard crews prep for their June showdown. Johnny Wilson agrees to a bout with Harry Greb if Greb weighs 160 pounds. Don Derr debuts as Nationals umpire in the new season. Preakness stakes rise to 50 000 for three year olds on May 12 at Pimlico. Five Hundred Rooters Brigade backs the Athletics in Philadelphia while Cut Behind Matty runs in Boston. Four marathons set in Detroit Boston New York and Baltimore. George Gibson moves from Nationals to the American League as ex-satcher and former manager.
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Sir Conan Doyles
Gill
West Point
Yale
Harvard
Johnny Wilson
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Nationals
Don Derr
Pimlico
Five Hundred Rooters Brigade
Philadelphia
Athletics
Matty
Boston
Detroit
New York
Baltimore
George Gibson
Miners Strike in Canada Spars Mine Contingencies
The Associated Press reports from Montreal on April 26 that WLOG president of the Rnbestos Corporation of Canada urged protection after strikers attacked the Camypsagy pits at Thetford Mines, driving out constables and threatening dynamite. He described conditions as worse than in Russia and noted raids on hardware stores for arms. Dallas reports heavy weather causing property damage from storms, with floods and washouts across multiple counties and towns, including a damaged bridge and suspended services.
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Associated Press
Montreal
WLOG
Raw
Rnbestos Corporation of Canada
Proteccion
Che Camypsagy
Thetford Iines
Tong
Ruseia
Hie
Short Thee Arikera
Chee Company
Entertaiie Cho Teme
Dallas
Tex
Exis
Naccoganocho
West Tesas Mu
Promised to Go to Grand Jury in Steerage Plot
This fragment reports two men intercepted at Stephensville fleeing from danger, agreeing to appear before a grand jury. It mentions Kathie, Hetford, and an assistant attorney general, with references to a leader of a group tied to baseball and theatre social circles. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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Prag
St. Docepa
Mien
Ben- Jaman Fi
Lilien Flomnaford
Stephensvile
Squires
Speed Phill
Two Bills Liquidated By Recommended Dividing Booze Passa
report from Austin details two bills tied to liquor distribution and state policy. Governor Nothaug submitted nine proposals to the legislature including highways primary elections marketing and school districts in April.
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Austin
Vexan
Nothaug
One Bride and Crowds Shine at Ancient Abbey Tale
A fragmented text recalls a medieval scene with a bride and a crowd at an abbey. It references lords, duchies, and rituals amid chaotic imagery, hinting at a ceremonial pageant or procession and the public gaze on sacred rite.
Publishers Association Rejects Joint Contract Talks
By Associated Press New York Ayal 26 Members of the American Newspaper Publishers Association voted not to negotiate contracts with option printers and mailers in compliance with no new amendment to the constitution of the International Typographical Union which provides that contracts made jointly expire concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ayal
American Newspaper Publishers Association
International Typographical Union
Clever Bobby Dialogue on School Talk Turns Pleasant
Fragmentary dialogue between a father and son about school topics. The child describes a physiology class and a provided conversation that shifts to a more pleasant subject. The readable text hints at family talk and a light mood.
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Bobby
Tall
Senator Sorghum On Oratory Landing After Flights
Senator Sorghum compares oratory to flying, saying the difficult part is choosing where to land while the soaring is easy. The remark frames speech as a travel path with a decisive endpoint.
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Senator Sorghum
Minute Men of the Constitution Form in Chicago
Chicago on April 26 reports the organization of the Minute Men of the Constitution a nonpartisan good government group. Led by Charles G Dawes former budget director and associates the group plans to operate as a statewide organization with Dawes as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Minute Men of the Constitution
O Without
Yous
Observance and royal events mark today across states and nations
The document notes Confederate Memorial Day observances in Florida Alabama Georgia and Mississippi by gubernatorial proclamation. New Hampshire proclaims Fast Day. King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine mark a silver wedding anniversary. Mrosno California hosts a regional carnival. The Canadian Tax Conference opens in Toronto. Westminster Abbey awaits a royal wedding as Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon becomes bride of the Duke of York.
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Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Christian X
Quen Ades Andyine
Denmark
Mrosno
Calif
Citizens Research Institute of Canada
Toronto
Westminster
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Duke of York
George
Wichita Falls Woman Dies From Auto Crash Injuries
Mrs. Charles Parks of Wichita Falls died in a hospital from injuries after a Monday night auto crash on the Dallas Fort Worth road. She never regained consciousness. Burial is planned for Gainesville tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Dicllas
Tex
Charles PO Parks
Wichita Falls
Mort Worth Dallis Pike
Gainesville
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure and Relief
A historical ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine eases catarrh deafness and inflammation, with an internal medicine component said to purify blood surfaces. Marketed by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, the product notes over 40 years of druggist use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Eloping Couple Nabbed After Minister Calls For Help
A minister questions a chauffeur at a doorbell and learns the couple has one pair of companions. The chauffeur identifies the eloping pair and signals them forward.
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