Timeline of historical railways and events on July 31
A daily log lists notable dates: 1830 charter of the Pontiac and Detroit railroad, first incorporated railroad in the old Northwest Territory. 1836 Henry Ward Beecher becomes pastor in Indianapolis. 1846 Mormon immigrants reach San Francisco aboard the Brooklyn. 1868 Rupert's Land Act. 1872 UK Parliament session long due to Irish obstruction. 1886 Liszt dies in Bavaria. 1861 Chicago railroad strikes fined. 1919 US telegraph lines return to private ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Detroit
Old Northwest Territory
Henry Ward Beecher
Second Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
United States
San Fran
Iriah
Abbe
Franz Liszt
Balreuth
Bavaria
Hungary
Chicago
Prominent Canadian Leaders and Baseball Figure Birthday Notes
On July 31, honoring births of Hon. John Oliver premier of British Columbia born in Derbyshire England 66 years ago today Hon. Charles A Durning premier of Saskatchewan born in England 37 years ago today Joseph M Dixon governor of Montana born at Snow Camp North Carolina 65 Mrs Helen F Sarrett Montgomery late president Northern Baptist Convention born at Kingsville Ohio 61 Arthur N Nehl pitcher for the New York National League born Terre Haute Indiana 30 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
British Columbia
Derbyshire
England
Charles A. Durning
Saskatchewan
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Snow Camp
N. C
Helen fSarrett Montgomery
Northern Baptist Convention
Kingsville
Arthur N. Nehl
New York National League
Terre Haute
Ind
Pacific finance figure Henry M. Robinson’s era defining merger
Henry M. Robinson of Los Angeles orchestrated a merger of Banic spanning 24 southern California cities with about 200 million dollars in resources. A Cornell alumnus, he practiced law and banking in Youngstown, New York City, and later moved to California in 1906. He served on the U S Council of National Defense, the Shipping Board, and held roles in labor, unemployment, and coal settlement efforts during and after World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Southwest
Henry M. Robinson
Los Angeles
Banic
California
Ohio
Robison
Cornell University
Youngstown
New York City
United States Council of National Defense
Washington
United State Shipping Board
United States
Harding
Notice in Probate Webb County Texas 1922
The State of Texas to Webb County sheriffs and constables is ordered to publish this probate notice for Laura B DaCamara deceased. The Webb County Court will hear the probate application and letters testamentary at the court house in Laredo on September 18 1982. Interested persons may appear and contest the case under penalty of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Gossip and Tips From Laredo For Summer Driving and Social Life
An informal column notes summer habits in Laredo including new auto drivers, safety cautions, family outings in 'mivoers', and local gossip at the cigar counter. It comments on finances of car ownership, vacation plans, and changing bathing attire among youths amid warm weather chatter.
Weekend Church and Club Meetings Noted
Monday at 4 pm there is a Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist Church. Tuesday at 9 30 am the Tournament Club plays Mrs. M T Cogiey. Miriam Chapter No 86 C E & meets at Masonic Hall at 8 pm. Catholic Daughters of America gather at San Agustin Hall at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
M. T. Cogiey
Miriam Chapter No. 86
C. E
Masonic Hall
Catholic Daughters of America
San Agustin Hall
Happiness elusive in a reflective Arkansas Gazette note
A poetic reflection asks if happiness is obtainable while recounting lost wisdom and near reach of a beloved person. The piece notes the author’s dream of beauty and the ache of distance, before a local column lists visitors and social moves in Laredo and surrounding areas as townspeople travel, visit relatives, and plan trips.
Vagrant Musings on Weather and Vanity Humor
The piece laments weather complaints and nuisance noises from an upright piano in the next flat. It wryly notes average men overestimating themselves, and jokes that Mother Eve did not need a mirror to dress. Laredo flappers referenced for satire.
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Mother Eve
Laredo
Why the Traffic Cop Laughed
A brief item notes a driver recounting a humorous traffic stop in which the driver claims license plates were clearly displayed despite a garbled recollection. The incident centers on misunderstanding and a light moment with the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuna
Ofer
Zinnias and A Dinner Party Share Summer Socials
On July 24 a zinnia decor led guests to a series of dance games with Miss Eva Torchin winning first prize and Mrs. Davis second. Punch ice cream and cake followed for ladies including Granoff Davis Franklin Schaeffer L Dalches and Eva Torchin. Mrs Gurwitz aided by Mrs William Henry hosted. Separately Mr and Mrs Robert Muller hosted a Saturday dinner at the Hamilton Hotel for Major and Mrs Gilbreath with a seven course menu and guests Hall Halsell McKinney DaCamara Foster Williams Fish and the Mullers.
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Zinnias
Eva Torchin
Davis
Hostes
Mesdames Granoff
Franklin
Schaeffer
L. Dalches
William Henry
Sam ‘Torchin
A. Torchin
Gorin
Misses Cominsky
Gurwitz
Robert Muller
Hamilton Hotel
Major
Ilbreath
Gilbreath
Hall
J. ‘F. Halsell
C. S. McKinney
J. B. DaCamara
FE. J. Foster
A. S. Williams
C. M. Fish
Muller
Camp O Wa Kton Z In Quetico Forest Reserve
In Port Arthur Ontario near Baril Lake the University of Chicago and University High School of Kenilworth established a summer camp for about 200 students. The camp runs until early September and is fully lit by nearby hydro power. It features ten buildings tents and bungalows and provides a flotilla of canoes rowboats motor boats and sailing craft for study and recreation in Canada.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Quetico
Baril Lake
Atikekan
Ontario
University of Chicago
University High School of Kenilworth
Lake Baril
Canada
United States
FIGHT WHEAT RUST FIGHTS IN MINNESOTA AERIAL SAMPLES
Airplanes from the 108th Minnesota Aero Observation squadron fly daily over the countryside. Governor Preus ordered varied height flights to collect air samples for the Office of Cereal Investigation in Minneapolis to analyze floating spores and aid rust control efforts.
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St. Paul
Minn
Jay
108Th
Minnesota Aero Observation Squadron
Minnesota
J. A. P. Preug
Federal Agricultural Department
Office of Cereal Investigation
Minneapolis
Tantallon Castle To Be Sold This Summer
London July 29 Tantallon Castle in North Berwick long a Douglas stronghold will be sold this summer. The fortress is famed in Marmion as Clare and her lover’s rendezvous and has endured sieges by James V Cromwell and Covenanters with 12 foot walls and famine tactics.
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London
Tantallon
North Berwick
Walter Scott
Clare
James V
Napoleon's Last Home to Receive Fresh Paint
Paris reports the French government will allot 125 dollars to repaint Napoleon's last home on St. Helena. The Longwood house, cared for by the French Minister of Domain, will be painted in the original light grey with olive green shutters and dark brown doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Napoleon
St. Helena
Longwood
Australian boxers conquer England hype fades
Three Australian boxers Albert Lloyd George Cook and Frank Burns arrived in England with high hopes of facing real British talent. They found the level below their expectations and many English critics favor Frank Burns least while praising his grit. Burns defeated by Kid Lewis but earns respect for pluck, with talk of staying in England or returning to the United States to pursue professional boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
London
Albert Lloyd
George Cook
Frank Burns
England
British Isles
Frank Burne
Kid Lewis
United States
Mine massacre casualties tally in Herrin mine
Chicago reports show 72 nonunion and guards at Herrin mine attacked by unions. Of 72, 64 are dead wounded or missing. Union side casualties range 7 to 15, total 71 to 79. Only eight escaped unharmed. Wounded fare: six in hospitals, two in Herrin, four in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Herrin
Miner casualties at Herrin mine disputed locally
Marton Newfoundland July 31 officials dispute an Associated Press claim that more than 70 died at the Herrin mine. State's Attorney Duty said his check found 20 non union men killed, three union men shot, and 28 union and non union wounded in the incident.
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Marton
Herrin
Williamson County
Associated Press
Brother-in-law suspects tied to Tulsa shooting death
Josh Cox aged 30 was shot five times in the back with a 25 calibre automatic pistol in Tulsa yesterday afternoon and buried today in Tulsa. John Jim and Hugh Brown, brothers-in-law, are jailed in Swisher County Tulia awaiting hearings. Jim Brown is said to be directly connected with the killing. Four men fought on Tulia business streets during the affray Cox died instantly. his wife survives.
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Amarillo
Texas
Josh Cox
Tulsa
John
Jim
Hugh Brown
Swisher County
Tulia
Jim Browns
Cox
President Warding gains pledges to end strike
Associated Press reports that President Warding received assurances from Chairman Cuyler of the association of railroad executives Vice President Atterbury of the Pennsylvanian railroad and H. M. Jewell head of the striking men’s organization that they would support his proposals for the immediate ending of the strike.
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Washington
Warding
Cuyler
Association of
Rway
Atterbury
The
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Jh. M. Jewell
Strikimshay Men’s Organization
Not True Claim About Railroad Strike Endorsements
Philadelphia July 31 Cuyler said today it was not true that railroad employers had given assurances they would support the Harding proposals for immediate ending of the strike. He added the proposals had not yet been received.
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Philadelphia
Cuyler
Harding
Denison Mayor calls one hour shop closing for prayer
Denison Tex July proclamation urges stores to close Tuesday morning for one hour. Citizens are asked to assemble in churches and pray that the conference of railroad executives and shopmen may end in peace.
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Denison
Tex
Abandoned car linked to Katy yard shooting near Denison
In Denison Texas on July 31 an abandoned automobile was found, believed used by three men who fired on guardsmen at the Katy freight terminal's railway yards last night. No casualties or arrests reported. authorities say conditions are quiet.
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Denison
Texas
Katy
Attack at Santa Fe station leaves engineer wounded
Amarillo Texas July 31 L I Martin day engineer of the Santa Fe electric plant was severely cut about the face and back by several men near the passenger station around 11 oclock. A long gash marked his face and a knife wound showed on his back. He is hospitalized and not considered seriously hurt. no arrests reported.
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Amarillo
Texas
L. I. Martin
Santa Fe
Martin
88 year old man charged with murder in shop incident
In Houston Texas on July 1 a murder charge was filed against Sam Hajecene an 88 year old former hoifermaker at Southern Pacific shops. The complaint accuses him of causing the death of WHE McClure a black shopworker who was killed by a rock thrown from outside the shops three days after the strike by shopmen began. McClure's wife died of shock.
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Houston
Texas
Sam Hajecene
Southern Pacific
Whe McClure
McClure
Kissed Marilynn Bride of Jack Pickford Plans Honeymoon
Associated Press report from Los Angeles notes Mari lyn Miller the favorite stage star wed film star Jack Pickford. The ceremony drew cheers as famed kissers including Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin shared the first public embraces. Rev Dodd officiated. Questions arose about Marilynn citizenship though Jack claimed uncertainty on final papers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Marilynn Miller
Jack Pickford
Jack
Douglas Fairbanks
Charlie Chaplin
Doug
Mr. Dodd
Marilynn
Canada
Tank Explosion Blasts Chicago Gas Tank, Injures Dozens
A massive gas tank 60 by 100 feet owned by Peoples Gas Light and Coke exploded at 25th and Throop in Chicago. More than twenty people were injured as flames spread to over a dozen houses and fumes filled several blocks. Firemen contained the blaze. cause unknown. A Chicago River dock also caught fire. within 30 minutes 25 were hospitalized and many others sheltered at home.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
Throop
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The United States weather bureau forecast for New Orleans area reports tonight and Tuesday as fair and continued warm. Fort McIntosh observations show a max temperature of 39 degrees and a min of 76 degrees with a southeast wind and clear conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Bride's Play Show At Strand Theatre Today And Tomorrow
A Marion Davies Cosmopolitan production for Paramount, The Bride's Play screens at Strand Theatre today and tomorrow. The film presents two stories, one modern featuring Miss Davies as a Larne brunette, and another medieval tableau noted for its beauty and moss encrusted wedding bells imagery.
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Marion Davias
Paramount
Strand Theatre
Ku Klux Organ Denied Report Supposed Oklahoma Primary
An Associated Press despatch from Oklahoma reports a Ku Klux Klan front page notice claiming allegiance to unnamed candidates in the upcoming primary. The missive asserts members are not bound to support the party slate and calls Klansmen to the polls, amid questions over its authenticity and influence.
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Muskovee
Okla
Matomien
Kidnapped and Beaten Case Reported in Texas News
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a kidnapping and assault case with references to a Texas Pacific shop and a legal appeal. Mentions of July dates and authorities imply a court action and possible trial proceedings in Texas. Further readable details are limited due to text corruption.
Movement Pere Gral Crogpe te Denison contemplated today
Assistant adjutant naval matters said no metre troops were contemplated at a conference with Governor Neff. Auer Breene Libyay and Cyrd were referenced in the misread report as participants in the briefing about military posture.
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Auer
Breene
China Assembly to Convene First Session Since 1917
China's parliament expected to convene its first meeting since 1917. The session aims to proceed with plans under President Li Yuan and address the country’s political program and priorities.
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China
Pete Chas
Dd Cher
Chas
Li Yuan
Fire destroys Marion Machine and Foundry House
An early morning blaze in Mexia Texas destroyed the Marion Machine and Foundry House causing an estimated $85 000 in damages. The Associated Press reported the loss on July 31.
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Ity Associated Press
Mexia
Texas
Marion Machine and Foundry
Wool duties approved by Senate on wool blankets
The senate approved tariff duties on wool blankets by a 33 to 24 vote. Rates ranged from 20 cents per pound and 39 percent ad valorem to 20 cents per pound with ad valorem. The Underwood law rate was 25 percent ad valorem.
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Washington
Senate
Mapping Air Route in Agnociated Prana Denver
Lieutenants Charles Webber and Virgil Hinea, army aviators, arrived in Denver on a 6000 mile mapping flight from Rockwell Field California. They left for Muskogee Ohio expected today then proceed to Fort Sill Oklahoma. They plan two to three days in Muskogee before continuing to San Antonio El Paso Nogales and return by way of Salt Lake City.
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Denver
Colo
Charles Webber
Virgil Hinea
Muskogee
Ohio
Muskoree
Fort Sill
Oklo
Rockwell Field
San Diego
California
Salt Lake City
San Micro
San Antonio
el Paso
Nogales
Arizona
Centenary Birth of Abrams Spotlighted in City History
Viewict, former mayor of New York and founder of the Cooper Union, is honored in a centenary birthday feature. Primary campaigns wrap up today across Virginia, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas amid election activity.
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Abrams
Viewict
New York
Cooper Union
Virginia
West Virginia
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Herbert Wilson
Los Angeles
Har’ Dressers’ Association
St. Louis
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Curt Cullenhand
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R. L. Sutton
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R. A. White
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Mary Cook
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Castle OF Romance
CPR
MR. Duty
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Weather Forecast
Mannix
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League of Nations
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