Birthday Anniversaries of Royalty and Notables
King Constantine of Greece born in Athens 54 years ago today. King Haakon VII of Norway born in Copenhagen 50 years ago today. Archbishop Pietro Di Maria apostolic delegate to Canada and Newfoundland born in July 67 years ago today. Hetty B Hellmann outfielder for the Detroit American League team born in San Francisco 28 years ago today.
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Constantine
Greece
Athens
Haakon VII
Norway
Copenhagen
Pietro di Maria
Canada
Newfoundland
Hetty B. Hellmann
Detroit
San Francisco
Marquis of Aberdeen celebrated on his seventy fifth birthday
The Marquis of Aberdeen, aged seventy five, is remembered in America for his tenure as Governor General of Canada. His political journey spanned Conservative House of Lords service, Liberal leadership, and roles as Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire and Ireland, with Canada’s viceroyalty from 1893 to 1898 and a later Ireland posting in 1995. His wife, Countess of Aberdeen, gained global fame as an authoress and philanthropist.
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Marquis of
Aberdeen
America
Canada
House of Lords
Aberdeenshire
Ireland
Countess of Aberdeen
International Council of Women
Daily History Lesson Highlights From 1795 To 1920
A daily history roundup notes events such as Wayne ending a peace treaty with Indians at Greenville in 1795, Meagher’s 1823 birth, Bent’s murder execution in 1847, Columbus day in 1492, Standard Oil fined in 1907, the Prince of Wales return in 1908, a 1910 flood in Erie, an earthquake affecting dreadnoughts in 1919, and Alan A. Ryan’s 1920 NYSE suit for defection.
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Anthony Wayne
Greenville
Thomas Francis Meagher
Waterford
Ireland
Montana
Bent
New Mexico
Palos
Huelva
Standard of Company
Landis
George V
Quebec
Erie
U. S. Pacific
Mexican
Alan A. Ryan
New York Stockxchange
Today in History Foreshadows National Events
Centennial notes mark John Newton Hendren birth and Sir Jeffrey Amherst death anniversary while Harvard defeats Yale in 1869 boat race. Lord Aberdeen birthday honors pass amid a Federated Textile Unions convention in New York. A $5,000,000 Connecticut River bridge dedication in Springfield honors World War veterans. Tennessee primaries set for party candidates and offices statewide.
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John Newton Hendren
Virginia
Confederate States of America
Jeffrey Amherat
America
France
Harvard
Yale
Lake Winnipesaukee
Lord Aberdeen
Canada
Ireland
Haakon, VII
Norway
George V
Britain
Federated Textile Unions of America
New York
Connecticut River
Springfield
Masa
Hampden County
Cox
Massachusetts
Tennessee
United States
Congress
Eales ‘State — Railroad
Commiss Mover
Shiner
Four killed in powder factory explosion near Uniontown
One year ago today a powder factory blast near Uniontown Pennsylvania killed four workers. The incident followed by a later note that the British House of Commons moved the liquor trade toward a pre war basis.
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Uniontown
British House of Commons
Prohibition and Republican Fight Highlight New Jersey Primaries
In New Jersey Aug 1939 primaries the Senate race between Joseph Frelinghuysen and George L. Record dominates the headlines with Prohibition as a central issue. On the Democratic side Governor Edwards seeks the U S Senate nomination while William N. Runyon aims for the Republican governor nod.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
United States
Joseph 9G. Frelinghuysen
Harding
George L. Record
Jersey City
Republican
Mr. Record
Walter E. Edge
Record
Frew Unghuysen
Edwards
William N. Runyon
Town Notes and Socials Report From Local Page
Thursday circles meet in afternoon regular hour. Friday Mrs A C Hamilton hosts shower and bridge for Mrs Walter Ferguson Doney at 430 PM. Sunteam Band Baptist Church at 6 PM. Various residents travel, visit, or return from trips including Mrs Paul Thompson convalescent at Mercy Hospital, families visiting Corpus Christi, Los Angeles, Cotulla, Austin, Kerrville, and Tampico.
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A C. Hamilton
Walter Ferguson Doney
Paul Thompson
Mercy Hospital
Coast and Geodetic Survey Adds Two Minesweepers for Pacific Cruise
Two former mine sweepers Pioneer and Discoverer are being remodeled in Delaware river shipyards for a long Pacific expedition with the Coast and Geodetic Survey. They will pass through the Panama Canal to Alaska to survey uncharted waters. Eleven officers and 63 men per ship, plus a third vessel Flamingo joining later, compose the crews.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Pacific Ocean
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Pioneer
Discoverer
Auk
Osprey
North Sea
Panama Canal
Pacific
Alaska
Enid
The
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Navy Department
Portsmouth
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican Special
Train No 1 leaves Corpus Christi for Corpus Christi at 10 am. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 pm. Through fast train for St Louis leaves 12 01 pm arrives 6 18 pm. Night Train leaves 10 pm arrives 7 30 am. Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday 8 30 am arrives Minera 10 20 am. Train No 3 leaves Minera daily except Sunday 11 am arrives Laredo 8 18 pm.
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Corpus Christi
Internationsl
Great Northern
St. Louie
File Grande & Eagle Paga
Laredo
Minera
CENTRAL TEXAS MAKES MORE OIL
Central Texas shows increased crude oil output with Mexia pool at 66,009 barrels weekly. Invitations issued for Centro Social Fronterizo Club barbecue luncheon and dance at Nuebo Laredo club house next Sunday starting noon, followed by an 4 to 8 pm event. Plus local notices of baptisms, plays and community gatherings across Texas and New York pricing changes.
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Agustin Salinas
Centro Social Fronterizo Club
Nuevo Laredo
Associated Press
New York
Texas
American Petroleum Institute
Personal notices at Hamilton and visiting guests
I M Ball traffic manager of the J and G N Ry based in Houston is in the city staying at the Hamilton. C Hatson of San Antonio is a Hamilton guest. Mrs J D Eldridge and daughter of Pearsall are at the Hamilton. Mr and Mrs Charles Tarver of Cotulla registered at the Hamilton. J Donohue of Mexico City is a Hamilton guest. Rev Father Chevrier of Rio Grande and Fathers Barnes and Regent of Roma visited Father John Duribourgel. Father Chevrier served as military chaplain at Rio Grande, Father Barnes was in the French artillery and taught at Camp Travis, Father Regent was an Infantryman in France. Luis Quintanilla, sub-secretary to the Mexican embassy in Washington, passed through en route to Washington after visiting Mexico City.
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I. M.ball
Houston
City
Hamilton
C. Hatson
San Antonio
J. D. Eldridge
Pearsall
Charles Tarver
Cotulla
J. Donohue
Mexico City
Chevrier
Rio Grande
Fathers Barnes
Regent
Roma
John Duribourgel
Father Chevrier
Barnes
Camp Travis
France
Luis Quintanilla
Washington
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure catarrh and deafness
An undated advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine can cure catarrh and related deafness by a liquid internal use. It states no other diseases are claimed to be cured and describes action through the blood to reduce mucous inflammation.
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Hall
Hot Weather Diseases and a Remedy for Diarrhea
Summer heat raises bowler health risks and illness in households. A bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended to protect families against sudden attacks. Many have testified to its excellence.
Five Members Defeated in Midwest Primary Races
In Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas four Republicans and one Democrat failed to win renomination. Notable outcomes include the defeat of longtime Kansas Third District chair Campbell and Oklahoma's Manuel Herrick. Missouri renominated Miss Alice Robertson and Mrs St Clair Moss led in the Eighth District race. Rucker of Missouri's Second apparently lost to Ralph Lozier.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Campbell
Alice Robertson
St. Clair Moss
Christian College
Columbia
Phil Campbel
House Rules Committee
W. H. Sproul
Sedan
Manuel Herrick
Congress
T. A. Chandler
McPherson
J. J. Manlove
Rucker
Ralph Lozier
Walton Wins Governor Race In Democratic Primary
Oklahoma City August 3 R H Wilson state superintendent of public instruction conceded Walton's victory in the Democratic contest for governor. Thomas H Owen also admitted defeat. Early tallies from 2062 of 2837 precincts show Walton with 79 401 votes Wilson 60 316 and Owen 44 942.
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Walton
Oklahoma City
R. H. Wilson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. C. Walton
Goveror
Thomas H. Owen
Hiss
Wilson
Owen
Boy Almost Electrocuted Climbing Bridge Pole
Samuel Morales aged about 16 is hospitalized with severe burns to his right hand and legs after touching an electrical wire on the Iturbide street bridge across the Zacate. He may lose two fingers on the right hand.
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Samuel Morales
Sammy
Iturbide Street
Zacate
Sam
Cleanup of Mines For State Institutions Under Troop Protection
Associated Press reports acute situation as cleaning up mines for state institutions proceeds under state troop protection in Indiana. Laborers respond poorly to governor’s call while fuel shortages widen. Anthracite supplies deplete in Wisconsin and Michigan faces potential shutdowns. Industrial actions persist as plans for coal distribution are refined amid shortages.
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Ty Associated Press
Indiana
Acme
Wisconsin
Michigan
Goorein Industries
Spencer
Rail unions discuss unrest reports, Manion says
St Louis August 3 J. Manion president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers said he preferred not to publish a letter sent to presidents of twelve railroad unions. He said the meeting aims to address widespread discontent among railroad workers not on strike.
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Chicago
Arge
E. J. Manion
St. Louis
Manton
Sig
Possib
Great Britain
Sheppard
Can
Manion
Aus
M. J. Manion
The
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Associated Press
French Plan Seeks Rhineland Split Under Allied Oversight
Paris in a report on August 3 describes Premier Poincare presenting a penalties scheme that would separate the Rhineland from Germany with its own parliament and regime, protect by allied supervision, and replace Prussian functionaries with locals if Germany fails to honor prewar private debt payments. The plan would empower the allied Rhineland commission and pressure key German industries including aniline dyes and iron.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rhineland
Germany
Poincare
Appeals Discharged in Wilson Assassination Case
London court of criminal appeals today dismissed the appeals of Joseph O'Sullivan and Reginald Dunn who were under death sentence for the assassination of Field Marshal Wilson. The appellants were not present at the hearing.
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London
Court of Criminal Appeals
Joseph O'Sullivan
Reginald Dunn
Field Marshal Wilson
Police officer shot in Houston. son-in-law surrenders
In Houston on August 3, B G Glover a 50 year old mounted officer was shot and seriously wounded. His son in law L Z Smith surrendered to police as investigators described possible family disputes as a motive.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
B. G. Glover
L. Z. Smith
Tae Aigore
Galveston Superintendent Cleared in Death Case
Associated Press report from Galveston Texas August 3 says Tom G Blackstone county superintendent of public instruction had charges dismissed over the death of Samuel W Black a Galveston business figure. County physician testified death caused by a diseased heart superinduced by violent exertion. Blackstone surrendered shortly after and was released.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Tom G. Blackstone
Samuel W. Black
Justice of the Peace
Tjork
Block
Blackstone
Who Are Performing The Duties Of Striking Employees
A report outlines which individuals or officials are carrying out the functions of striking workers during the labor disruption. It identifies interim leaders, administrators, or replacement staff assigned to maintain essential services and operations amid the walkout.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Santa Fe
Hooper
United States Railroad Labor Board
Aearmen
Oilers Association
Discontinued Trains Hit Texas Pacific Routes
New Orleans August 3 Official notice lists the discontinuance of passenger trains by the Texas Pacific railway due to the strike. Trains 21 and 22 between New Orleans and Longview Junetson, 9 and 10 Fort Worth to Mineral Wells, 11 and 12 Dallas to Cisco, 22 and 34 Texarkana to Whitesboro, and 85 and 36 Clarksville to Sherman are among those affected.
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New Orleans
Texas Pacific Railway
Texas
Longview
Junetson
Fort Worth
Mineral Wells
Dallas
Cisco
Vilias
Texarkana
Whitesboro
Clarksville
Sherman
Honoring Dr Bell Burial Page Silence Across North America
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company announced that every telephone in the United States and Canada will be silent for one minute during Alexander Graham Bell’s burial. The exact minute will be set at a later time.
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Associated Plays
New York
United States
Canada
Alexander Graham Bell
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Hunger, the Best Sauce and Digestion Claims
The ad extols Chambery lain's Tablets to improve digestion and create a healthy appetite. It links good digestion with enjoyment of meals and urges readers to rely on these tablets to enhance appetite and digestion for better eating satisfaction.
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Chamberylain
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Alfred Matthews
Miss Wildenthaler
Kate Hickey
Fred Rogers
Tampico
City of
Mexico
Dionisio Garcia
University of Mexico
Anita Sharkey
Austin
Camp Idlewilde
Kerrville
William McKendricks
Santa Rosa Ranch
Frank Masterson
South Laredo
Elizabeth Muysett
Fort Lewis
Ing Major
Mrs. Carr
B. E. Aldridge
Walter F. Doney
Villegas
Farragut Street
Flores Avenue
Hugh
Cluck
Georgetown
Mr. Cluck
Chart Ocean Deptps
Weatherford
Frya
C. M.tilly
Masonic Home
Arlington
Jack Hatsell
St. Elmo
Edward G Sell
Ted O'Sell
Beverly Hall
Crystal City
the Heights Playground
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J. R. Fasnacht
C. W. Cook
Christ Church
Frederick Gilbreath
Sam Brown
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G. C. Hiatt
Ethel
Evelyn Webber
Leonora Cross
Westelle Loyer
Alice Harper
Lilian Meredith
Grace Everett
Masters Frank Dickey
Herbert Foskett
Herbert Frouser
Jennings Knox
Trueman
Robert Phelps
Otis McCauley
Hiatt
Henry Ward
Peggy Yost
Washington, D.C
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Edwin Foster
Mary Melissa Hiatt
Frances Crawforth
Katherine Keithley
Charlotte Moser
Addie Tou
Helen Balance
Martha England
Maurice Braden
Lula
Reba Mims
Anne Elise Butler
Dorothy Emilie
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Margaret
Dorothy Brennan
Flora Bass Punn
Isabel Hil
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Edith Vauser
Saw
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Jane Tarver
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Gertrude Bryan
Lico
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C. C. Biggio, Jr
Irby Smith
John Stewart Sleisk
Walter Blume
Jack Kehl
Ward
Raymond Yost
Washington, D D.C
W. D. Butler
Keithley
Standard Oil Company of
U.S
House
Lroabert Thorne
Exccheqer
NEW Association OF Shop Employees
Anaious
Labor Board
Campbell OF House
RULES
Arated
DR. Bell
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