Todays Anniversaries July Twenty Ninth Through August Nineteen
July 29 1644 Pope Urban VIII dies in Rome born 1568 in Florence. 1721 Count de Kalb Continental army officer born in Bavaria died Aug 19 1780 from Camden wounds. 1809 First Sisters of Charity convent school opened at Emmitsburg MD by Mother Seton. 1848 Abortive O Brien insurrection Ireland. 1870 Napoleon III assumes command of French armies at Metz. 1878 Maria Mitchell leads eclipse expedition to Colorado. 1882 Duke of Connaught leaves England for Egypt. 1918 US Marine battles Dominican rebels.
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Count de Kalb
Bavaria
Camden
South Carolina
Sisters of Charity
Emmittsburg
Mother Seton
W. Smith O'Brien
Ireland
Napoleon Jii
Metz
Maria Mitchell
Colorado
Duke of Connaught
England
Egypt
United States Marine
Australian boxers to debut in Milwaukee show
Three Australian fighters Lieut Edwards Vincent Blackburn and Jimmy Ryan arrive for first U S appearance in Milwaukee under Dream City A C They will meet Jack Lawler Joe Burman and Bad Christians in ten round bouts tomorrow night with high boxing regard from promoter Tom Andrews emphasizing their pugilistic ability.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Tom Andrews
America
Dream City A. C
Antipodes
Lieut
Edwards
Vincent
Blackburn
Jimmy Ryan
Jack Lawler
Joe Burman
Ryan
Distribution of Victory Medals Slow but Ongoing
The War Department reports slow progress in issuing Victory Medals since June 77. Only 66,956 of applications have arrived, with about 35,000 medals to be issued daily. At current rates, it would take years to deliver medals to all entitled personnel. Details include how to apply, where to send forms, and how battle clasps affect totals.
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War Department
eDpot
Quartermaster Corps
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
England
France
Italy
Russia
Siberia
Galveston Rat Extermination Campaign Expands
In Galveston Texas on July 20 a national state and city health effort to curb a rat infestation is in full swing. J Holmes Smith of the U S Public Health Service says 300 to 400 rats are trapped daily. Some 12000 steel traps are deployed citywide with zoned trappers supervising docks water front cotton compresses and rip rap revetment. Cargo flows will not be delayed though ships will be fumigated per health officer instructions and new shipping rules require permits and car inspections for all freight cars from infected points.
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Galveston
Texas
J. Holmes Smith
United States Public Health Service
Ota Wall
AML
Oberfeldt Society Social Calendar Notes
Mrs Violet 8, Oberfeldt Society Editor lists social events for Thursday and Friday. Thursday includes a morning physical culture at Min J A MacDonald house, W M A meeting at Baptist Church at 4 pm, and a dancing class at Elks Hall at 8 pm led by Mrs J A MacDonald. Friday features a dance at Ellis Hall at 9 30 pm.
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Violet 8
Oberfeldt Society
J. A. MacDonald
The
Baptist Church
Elks Hall
Ellis Hall
Local social notes and travel highlights from San Antonio paper
Brief updates list residents traveling to Hebbrowville Dallas Corpus Christi and other locales. Mentions Mrs Sue J Smith visiting family, Miss Mary Paul Goldman arriving to visit Miss Marjorie Fish, Dr May Foster visiting Webb, and the Mackins touring the west by car. A birthday party hosted by Mrs M J Diaz features games a bubble contest and prizes for Quintin and Ernesto Owen with a large guest list and festive refreshments.
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M. J. Diaz
Quintin
Edwin Atlee
Dinah
Ernesto Owen
Beatrice Baker
Frances Crawford
Ada Mims
Lolita Llano
Kirby Walker
Jack
Arthur
Jenny Lind Lang
Freddie Derby
Mary Louise Derby
Beatrice Floyd
Dorothy Mmilie Sielski
Sidney Williams
Ernest Owens
Rose Marie Owens
Leopoldo Villegas
May Mudd
Katherine May G’seil
Migratory Consumptives In El Paso Studied
George F. Granger, secretary of the Texas Public Health Association, conducts a survey of indigent migratory consumptives in El Paso. He reviews death records, reported tuberculosis cases, medical records at tubercular clinics and the county hospital, and interviews tubercular wanderers to map their movements and finances for state care planning.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
el Paso
George F. Granger
Texas Public Health Association
WANT LARKIN'S RELEASE From Associated Press Dublin July 29
Renewed agitation in Ireland seeks the release of James Larkin, imprisoned in America. Town councils including Mullinger demand his release. A County Council member urged that any communication with the U S government go through the Irish Republican government and that the matter be referred to the Irish Foreign Affairs Minister. Other councils are acting likewise.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
James Larkin
America
Mullinger
Larkin
Teatt
New Police Force Forms in Galveston Texas
Galveston launches a sun-bronzed cavalry police unit to govern a 50 000 population port city with ships from around the world. Col A W Bloor tours the force, Sgt Robert I Abbott promoted to second lieutenant to train riders, a former detective leads the department, and A E F dispatch riders join as motorcycle speed cops. Three eight hour shifts replace two as the city’s finest take charge.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
A. W. Bloor
A. E
Dallas
Antwerps anti German movement rises in postwar tension
In Antwerp Belgium a spontaneous protest named Merans les Roches emerged after a large parade, attacking German merchants and displaying placards reading Out with the Germans. The Belgian foreign office notes only a few Germans were allowed in and many had resided in Antwerp long before the war.
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Associated Press
Antwerp
Belglum
Italian King's Anniversary in Rome Marks 20 Years on Throne
Flags adorned Rome as citizens observe the twentieth anniversary of Victor Emmanuel III's accession after the murder of King Humbert at Monza on July 29, 1900. The day recalls the start of his reign and the transition following the royal tragedy.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
King Humbert
Monza
Crop conditions report across Texas gauge strong yields
The Associated Press notes excellent crop conditions in southern and southeastern Texas with cotton picking nearing in a week. Reports from many towns describe boll weevil pressure, continued rains, and warm dry spells affecting yields. watermelons ship_large, and several counties report opening cotton with promising prospects despite pests.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Jilly
Ledvetter
Fiatonia
Cora
Willis
Lockhart
Alvin
Pellville
Denton
Coera
Cuera
Dewitt County
Nashville prelate's anniversary marks eightieth year
Nashville Tenn July 29 The Rt Rev Thomas S Byrne received many congratulations on the start of his eightieth year The general bishop was born at Hamilton Ohio in 1841 and ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood more than half a century ago For twenty six years he has led the Nashville diocese and is among the oldest bishops in America by age and service
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Nashville
Tenn
Thomas S. Byrne
Hamilton
Summer Complaint Quickly Relieved Remedy Endorsement
Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York reports a severe summer complaint attack two years ago was relieved almost instantly by Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. She urges every family to keep this remedy on hand for such ailments.
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Chamberlain
Henry Jewett
Clark Mills
N.Y
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area, furnished by The Times, notes tonight and Friday partly cloudy. Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. report a maximum temperature of 98 degrees and a minimum of 74 degrees with a southeast wind and partly cloudy conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Canadian Henley Regatta Opens At St Catharines
The Royal Canadian Henley regatta begins in St Catherines Ont with a two day program on the permanent course near the city. Nearly all top Canadian crews and scullers are entered and some U S crews as well. The event is the blue ribbon of Do minion rowing and promises one of the most successful editions yet under the Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen.
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St. Catherines
Ont
Dominion Rowing
Canada
United States
Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Rats Steal Grain and Chickens, Wartime Pest Menace
Rats invade farms and granaries causing loss of grain, eggs, and poultry, with health risks and property damage. RAT-SNAP promises fast control and odor reduction. cats and dogs won’t touch it. Available in three sizes 26c 50c and $1.00, sold and guaranteed by A Deutz Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Allies In Accord On Soviet Matter Before Attack
In London on July 24, Lloyd George said France Italy and Great Britain fully agree in negotiations with the Soviet government despite contrary statements by some newspapers. News from Warsaw reports calls to hasten trenches and fortifications as Bolsheviki advance. Another dispatch says a Soviet revolution began at Kovno overthrowing the Lithuanian government.
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Associated Press
London
France
Italy
Great Tritain
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Warsaw
Kovno
No troop movement announced from Halveston
Halveston Texas July 2% Governor Wendy held a conference with Adjutant General Cope on the Halveston strike situation after returning from Beaumont. No announcement was made on probable troop movements from the port.
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Halveston
Texas
Beaumont
Wendy
Cope
Democratic campaign treasury opens to any amount
The Democratic national committee chair George White says contributions of any size are welcome and that the party will scrutinize sources rather than amounts. He names Illinois Indiana and Ohio as battlegrounds and plans a nationwide push centered in New York with a Western headquarters in Chicago to be set up soon. William McAdoo says he will campaign for Cox and denounces a purchased presidency urging publicity on expenses.
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Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Cox
Hy Associated Press
Washington
Democratic Party
George White
National Committee
White
Illinoisa
New York
Chicago
William McAdoo
Laredo Population Rises To 22710
Census bureau figures based on Laredo enumerator reports show a population of 22 710, up 7 855 residents or 2.9 percent from prior counts, with the message received in Washington this morning.
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Washington
Laredo
Census Bureau
Bread price probe widens in Fort Worth Texas
United States District Attorney Taylor investigates bread price increases in Fort Worth Texas. Prices rose from 12 cents to 14 cents per loaf and the inquiry seeks to identify any legal organizations driving the hikes.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
United States
Taylor
German Emperor Rejects Dutch Prices for Houses Near Deorn
The German Emperor William faces a failed Dutch exchange and fears for the German mark. He has priced several nearby houses in Dutch guilders, but converted to marks he deems the quotes ridiculous while seeking quarters for staff.
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Holland
William
Deorn
Wiliam
French steamer Graf Serenyi Hola celebrated Bastille Day in Galveston
In Galveston July 29 Associated Press reports the Graf Serenyi Hola captured by the French was celebrated with Bastille Day events. L'Union Francaise hosted Captain Henri Maisonneuve and staff as Paul Drouilhet noted France's improving trade, with vessel clearings rising from none in April to seven by June and seven more in early July, ending with the singing of the Marseillaise.
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Associated: Press
Galveston
Texas
Anvtelwy
Graf Serenyi Hola
Adriatic
L’union Francaise
Henri Maisonneuve
Paul A. Drouilhet
France
Drouil
I Wouldn't Go Camping Without Rat Snap Says Ray White
A vintage advertisement features Ray White advising campers not to go without Rat-Snap. He describes using RAT SNAP cakes outside a tent, claiming to trap large rats during a vacation. The pitch targets farmers, storekeepers, and housewives and lists three sizes priced 25c, 50c, and $1.00. Sold by A Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co, and Sanitary Grocery.
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Ray White
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Clothes for children aid drives garment effort
Associated Press dispatch from Galveston reports the Southwestern division union headquarters in St. Louis has asked Galveston Cribs workers to resume making clothes for needy European children. The note says babies born in Bucharest hospitals were born wrapped in newspapers for lack of proper clothing and the division will specialize in baby clothing production.
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Fy Associated Press
Galveston
Texses
Hed Crias
Europe
Southwestern Diviniuon
St. Louis
Bucharést
Swope urges curbs on immigration from Japan
LaGrange Ky July 29 Congress man King Swope head of the house sub committee on Japanese immigration says the country must not permit an unassimilable race to fill up the Pacific or any other states. His remarks follow the panel's recent investigation of immigration on the Pacific coast.
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Associated Press
Laouleville
King Swope
Kentucky
House
Pacific
Mining strike spreads in Indiana closes 75 percent of mines
An informal conference with executives and unions of fourteen mining districts ended with President Warlington declaring strike litigation promising and likely settlement within two days. Reports from the Indiana mining district say at least half the mines are idle, with some authorities estimating 75 percent closed as the strike spreads from Illinois.
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Fy Associated Presa
Emingfield
Dietricia
Atate
Warrington
Indianapolis
Cod
Indiana
Ilinois
Secretary Recommends Reopening Bituminous Coal Award
Secretary of Labor Wilson sent his report on the coal situation to President Wilson. He declined to discuss details but it was intimated the bituminous coal commission award should be reopened.
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Washington
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
Department of Labor
Bank robbery chase ends with posse pursuit near Grass Lake
Three men robbed Palmers State Bank at Grass Lake near Jackson Maryland? July 29. A posse surrounded them at Wolfe Lake about ten miles southeast of the city. An unconfirmed report said a man was killed in a gun exchange. The robbers reportedly took around $1040.
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Jackson
iMd
Palmers State Bank
Grass Lake
Here
Wolfe Lake
First Flying Mail Flew From Central Park West to San Francisco
Three all metal ionoplanes carried the first trans continental aerial mail as they left the flying field at Central Park Long Island for San Francisco at 10 o 98 this morning.
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Hy Associated Press
New York
Central Park
Long Island
San Francisco
Clothing Prices to Fall at Fall Retailers Meet
Associated Press reports from Chicago that at the sixth Business Builders conference 22 states’ dry goods merchants heard clothing prices for fall will be lower. The event gathered retailers to discuss pricing trends and market expectations for upcoming seasons.
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Uv Associated Press
Chicago
Boy Scouts Operate Warsaw Street Cars During Strike
Warsaw officials faced a city strike as Boy Scouts and volunteers from technical schools acted as motormen on the street car system. The Social Self Aid Society organized youths to run electric light and power plants, water works, and gas plants, seeking wage increases of 80 to 100 percent. The walkout ended in a compromise.
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Ay Associated Press
Warsaw
Social Self Aid Society
July 29 Wilson presents Anglo American French Treaty to Senate
July 29 President Wilson laid the Anglo American French Treaty before the Senate. Alexander Garbai, head of the Hungarian Soviet Government, reportedly faced execution by action, a Pennsylvania hotel stay noted by C Munster. Early morning, a stable visit revealed dead rats killed with RAT SNAP, described as battlefield like. Product sizes and sellers listed in ad style.
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Wilson
Senate
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Hebbrowville
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Marjorie Fish
May Foster
Webb
Sam Mackin
Ethel Mackin
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Ira O'Meara
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Julia MecVicar
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Coronado Beach
Coronado Hotel
San Antonio Express
Heraus Les Boches
Monsey Makers
Nashville Prelate
Weather Forecast
Local Weather Report
Whine
Warcaw
Poland
Lithuania
Halvestor
TER
MR. Swope
Illinois Miners
Lieves Settlement
Satis
Rob Michgan
Posse
Tain
Presa
BOY Scout
Aelxander Garbai
C. Munster
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