A Daily History Lesson April 26 Highlights
Timeline notes various events from 1817 to 1887 including Lord Lyons birth, 1833 Indiana Polis to Cincinnati stage line, 1843 death of John M. Robinson, 1947 Otterham University founding, 1863 Cape Girardeau battle, 1866 Confederate Memorial Day, 1887 Brazil Paraguay mediation rejection, and 1887 Canadian parliament resolutions on coercion bill.
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Lord Lyons
United States
London
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
John M. Robinson
Ilinois
Ottawa
Ill
Kentucky
Otterham University
McNeil
Marmaduke
Cape Girardeau
Mary A. Willilama
Columbus
Brazil
Paraguay
Sir Felix Schuster A British Financier In America Study
Sir Felix Schuster, eminent British financier and economist, is in America to study financial conditions. He has held government posts, led banking bodies, and served on the Council of India. His career spans governor roles, charitable work, and scholarly writing in finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Felix Schuster
America
Sir Felix
London
England
Germany
Union of London
Smith’s Banks
Institute of Bankers
London Clearing Bankers
Council of India
British Empire League
University College, London
Birthday tributes to notable figures from across nations
Sir Joseph Ward New Zealand statesman born 66 years ago today. Henry Morgenthau former US ambassador born 56 years ago today. Harry C Cahn Congress representative born 42 years ago today. John J Barry former major league player now Holy Cross coach born 35 years ago today. Ray B Caldwell former major league pitcher born 34 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Henry Morgenthau
United States
Turkey
Germany
Harry C. Cahn
Congress
Twenty-first
Ohio
Elmore
John J. Barry
Holy Cross College
Meriden
Conn
Ray B. Caldwell
Corydon
Aristocratic Artichokes in North Markets and Growth
The article notes globe and French artichokes become regular winter stock in Northern city markets from southern and California gardens. It discusses seed planting, propagation, required space, soil richness, and cultivation practices to produce large tender heads, with perennials often not flowering until the second season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
California
A Permanent Guest Delights Over New Baby Arrival
Little Madge shares news of a new baby brother with the gardener. The old man asks if the baby will stay, and Madge confirms with a humorous note that the baby has his things ready, signaling permanence.
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Madge
Parish Guild White Sale and Bridge Club Afternoon
Wednesday events include a White Sale at the Rectory starting at 10 AM hosted by the Parish Guild and a 4 PM Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Leo Purwin. Thursday activity lists Ladies Aid Society meeting at 3 PM with Mrs. Sam Mackin and WMA circles of the Baptist Church meeting at their regular afternoon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Purwin
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Sam Mackin
W. M. A. Circles of the Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mesdames J. K
A. G
J. E. Thompson
Wright
Fort McIntosh
Skinner
Missionary Council
San Antonio
Southern Methodist Church
Mesdames Muanford
Nixon
Brown
Crawford
Lampman
Burnett
Seaman
Craven
Emerson
Guinn
Patton
Roberts
Miss McGee
Maadames Jones
Tooke
Reid
Wren
Boffum
Souther
F. L. Granger
St. Joseph
Michigan
Christ Church
Elizabeth
Charline
Mike Nye
Nellie Ward
Alta Gracia
Ethel
Jack Poster
Dorothy
Mary Sielski
Helen MacDonald
Mollie
Pearl Spindle
Hazen Sorrell
Horace
Bobby
Jack
David Kehl
Orlene Adana
Ralph
Mary Cook
Joe Fasnacht
Eadward Craven
Katherine Evetts
Ellen Young
Engagement Planned As Minna Rosenbaum Weds Praxedis Garcia Pefiu
The engagement of Minna Beatrice Rosenbaum to Praxedis Garcia Pefiu is announced with a wedding set for Sunday April 30 at the southeast corner of Jarvis Plaza. The notice accompanies a social program featuring singing and dancing acts and remarks by hosts and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum
Minna Beatrice
Praxedis Garcia Pefiu
Jarvis Plaza
Allen Stowers
Madonna Sorrell
Alta Gracia Poster
Mendel H. Morgan
Evelyn Randolph
Clara Matthews
Edwin B. Adams
Frances Cross
Rosita Applewhite
Flora Dilgarde Milton
Sadie Hazelrigg
Smith
MacDonald
Four Acts Specialties and Performers
Program lists songs by the Waters of Minnetoka Lienrance A Little Love A Little Kiss Lilean with Mrs Hawley performing violin obligato and piano accompaniment by Mrs Rexford Woloughby. It names performers and ladies including Editha Lowry and others.
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Minnetoka
Lilean
Donald (. Hawley
Rexford Woloughby
Nances
Malaguenas
Cielo Andalug
Editha Lowry
Farmer Healed of Rheumatism by Liniment
A farmer near Patten Mills sought relief from rheumatism. After using Chamberlain's Liniment, he recovered quickly and returned to the store to buy more, praising its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
CT. P. Kayder
Patten Mills
Senator Attacks Russell Haiti Appointment in Senate
Brig. Gen. John H. Russell of the United States Marine Corps was elected ambassador extraordinary to Haiti by President Harding. Senator King of Utah challenged the move, introducing a resolution asking the judiciary committee to rule on whether Senate confirmation was required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Russell
United States Marine Corps
Harding
Haiti
Senate
King
Utah
Senate Judiciary Committee
Unusual Facts and Forecasts From A Past Era
A batch of curiosities includes India’s population share, seventeenth century leather coins, and a claim of 1 766 118 executions in Russia over five years. It notes warship scrapping, licenses for London omni buses, and a radiophone era forecast of noisy ash sounds and time saving telephones.
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India
Europe
London
Russia
Tariff Topics Set for Cotton Manufacturers Meeting
Boston April 26 in this city hosts the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers annual spring session to discuss tariff taxation foreign and domestic markets research rehabilitation of veterans and related topics over a two day meeting beginning tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Postal Improvement Week Observed in Campaign for Better Mail Service
The Postal Service launches Postal Improvement Week on May 1 with a nationwide push led by the Postmaster General. Business groups, newspapers, advertisers, and 326000 postal workers will promote mail system improvements. Citizens are urged to address letters clearly and report poor service to the local postmaster.
Postal Improvement Week Promoted by Post Office Department
The Post Office Department urges postmasters and staff to apply courtesy in public dealings during Postal Improvement Week starting May 16, 1922. The campaign stresses courtesy as an essential aid in service and relations with the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Forty Seven Dead or Missing From Texas Floods and Windstorm
The Associated Press reports in Dallas that forty seven people are dead or missing in Texas from floods and a windstorm over the last 24 hours. Partial tallies list victims in Fort Worth Breckenridge Palmer Waco Sonora Belton and Mountain Creek near Coleman with numerous drownings and missing persons. A revised Cumberland list names families and individuals among the dead and missing, with refugees in local hospitals and a plea to transport mail by air between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Fort Worth
Breckenridge
Palmer
Waco
Sonora
Belton
Mountain Creek
Cleburne
Tne
Cordie Runnels
Jim Dunn
Billy Parris
Ife
McConnell
Shelby Sellers
Inlaw
Henry Mittendorf
Allen Parriss
Farris
Allen
Og. W. Pettis
Isaiah Pttis
Ferguson
Kavis
Rosie Hartman
Joe Hartman
Dan Handy
Pierce
Reagan
Mo. Ward
Vesta Moore
Hain
Wo A
Newspaper men in convention rates
New York April 26 The American Newspaper Publishers Association rejects a 44 hour week for newspaper shops and pledges no cut in advertising or subscription prices. President Williams of the Pittsburgh Press urges waste elimination and support for apprenticeship schools to avert skilled help shortages. He cites President Harding as a model publisher. Scrapping jealousies among publishers is urged to promote international cooperation and fuller results.
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Associated Press
New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Wiliams
Pittsburgh Press
Harding
Himelf
Brotherhood Won’t Accept Newsprint Wage Cut
International Brotherhood of Paper Makers delegates met with manufacturers and voted overwhelmingly against wage reductions proposed for newsprint. President Carey announced the result after the conference on April 26 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Brotherhood of Paper Makers
Carey
Brotherhood
Blamed Dead Man By Klan Official In Raid Statement
In Los Angeles on April 26 the Supreme Attorney Coburn of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan blamed the slain Constable Master for the "night riders" raid. An official statement dictated to the Associated Press by the Klan's general attorney outlines the accusation against the dead man.
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Los Angeles
Night Riders
Supreme Attorney
Coburn
Knights of the Kus Klux Law
Associated Press
Klan
Trinity River Flood Cuts Fort Worth Water Access
Fort Worth Texas reports the Trinity River at 304 feet at 8 am the lowest in four hours. City crews will restore water for all uses by night. Heaviest damage on the North Side where 25 square miles flooded. Telephones and transport crippled. The city surrounded by floodwater from courthouse to North Fort Worth and to Riverside. A man about 60 was found hanging near the Van Zandt viaduct likely a rescue worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Trinity
VanZandt School
van Zandt
Tariff Bill Could Raise Living Costs and Unemployment
The administration tariff bill if enacted in its current form may raise living costs reduce production cause unemployment and widen industrial monopolies. Senator Simmons of North Carolina Democratic leader in the tariff fight told the senate today.
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Washington
Senator Simmons
North Carolina
Senate
Breach in Ireland Strains Dublin Belfast Relations
Belfast and Dublin governments face a growing rift as the provisional government in Dublin says it cannot cooperate with the Belfast government in the inquiry into Irish railways. The dispute risks upsetting the London agreement, according to Ulster political quarters, and signals a broader potential rupture.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Dublin
Ulster
London
Levees Hold Along Premity River in Dallas County
Dafing Texas April 26 report shows levees along the Premity river in Dallas County holding at 11 o'clock. If the levees stay intact, damage is limited to crops and livestock. Inside Dallas the river spans wide areas under the viaduct to Oak Cliff, while lower banks downstream allow greater spread.
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Dafing
Texas
Dallas
Oak Cliff
Why They Call a Ship She
A brief exploration of why ships are referred to as she. Reasons include the time and care needed to ready a vessel, the insistence of ships on their own way, the costly upkeep, the steel construction, and the perpetual steam they generate, with a humorous note on ships leaving the launch backwards.
Men Rescued as Flood Waters Swamp Dallas County
Four men clung to a tree as water encircled them near Grand Prairie in Dallas County. Three rescuers attempted a boat rescue but the craft capsized, leaving them scrambling to another tree. Flood damage in the county is estimated at $500,000.
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Dallas
Texas
Grand Prairie
Flooding Drowns Three In Breckenridge Texas Creek
Three persons were drowned as Gonzales Creek overflowed in Breckenridge Texas flooding early today. The rising waters forced about 300 residents from their homes and caused widespread damage.
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Breckenridge
Tex
Gonzales Creek
Rehearing Denied in Grand Jury Contempt Case
A Texas court denied rehearing today in the case involving police commissioner D-Copetunl and clerk Treynolds over contempt for refusing to answer grand jury questions about membership in the Ku Klux Klan. The decision leaves the individuals in custody on bond as the mandate is prepared for appellate action.
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Austin
Texas
D-Copetunl
Poice
Fog
Treynolds
Frateriite
Nop Boux Klan
Capellund
Reyhonds
Poodwegen
Tiasy Geeardene
Ce Wround
Concan
Beda
Peeler Choton
Rescuers Aid County Residents Braving Floodwater
In a statewide effort, responders from the county faith group aided in rescuing people from waterlogged homes. One man spent three hours in the water before being rescued.
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Riscries Bvioan
Faith
Mula Hnd
Wan
Abilene Floods After Heavy Rain Soaks City
Abilene records 2.44 inches of rain in hours causing floods and prompting rescue efforts for a waterbound family northeast of Abilene. Local authorities report emergency work ongoing to aid affected residents as streets flood and waters rise.
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Abilene
Brazos River flood warning near Waco
Weather bureau at Houston warns Brazos River near Waco may reach flood stage within 24 hours. Precautions are being taken as authorities monitor the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacoe
Tex
Srunnemeyer
Houston
Weather Bureau
Brazos River
Seaplane Santa Maria Safe After Nassau Theft
The seaplane Santa Maria, missing since Monday after being stolen from Key West to Nassau with six aboard, was found at Wilson Island according to a wireless message from Efayara.
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Associated Praags
Miami Fla
Santa Maria
Key West
Nassau
Wilson Island
Efayara
Earthquake Strikes Tokio Causes Deaths and Damage
A heavy quake centered in Tokio at 1 15 this morning caused significant damage to buildings and contents. Several fatalities reported, none Americans or Europeans. The tremor lasted about ten minutes, the longest in years.
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Associated Preas
Tokio
Frederick Law Olmsted Centennial Birth Notice
New York April 26 Today marks the centennial of the birth of celebrated landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted a pioneer in beautifying nature and shaping civic life He helped found the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History and served as first commissioner of Yosemite National Park.
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New York
Strehdteet
Frederick Law Olmsted
Mr. Olmsted
Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Museum of Natural History
National Park of
Yosemite
Shipment of fine steers on sale at Depot and People’s markets
Local notice announces a shipment of high quality steer beef now available at Depot market and People’s market in Laredo. It notes People’s market contact as 1256 and promotes the beef as the best ever butchered.
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Laredo
People's Market
People’s Market
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G. J. Monahan
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W. Hays Billings
Hamilton Hotel
Aztec Lodge
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J. H. Russell
Times Office
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Capeta-Cairo
Africa
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Ireland
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