A Daily History Glimpses For August Eighth
On August 8 events range from the death of Sir Allan Napier McNab in Toronto to the 1921 note that the earth passed through the tails of a comet. Other items include steamboat tragedy on the Potomac in 1873 and the 1916 Child Labor bill passage.
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Sir Allan Napier McNab
Toronto
Niagara, Ont
Potomac River
Red Cross
Millwall
England
Adolph Suire
San Francisco
Prussia
William Y. Atkinson
Georgia
Newnan
Meriwether County
Ohio River
Gallipolis
United States Senate
Birthday honors for notable figures across nations and navies
Retired Lieut. Gen. Nelson A Miles born in Westminster Massachusetts 84 years ago today. Anti-Saloon League leader William H W Anderson born in Carlinville NL 49 years ago today. Dr Arthur Bernardes president of Brazil born Minas Gerais 48 years ago today. Rear Admiral Louis M Milton born Winchester Virginia 54 years ago today. Dr Ralph V W Magoffin head of NYU classics department born Rice County Kansas 49 years ago today.
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Nelson A. Miles
VA. & Army
Westminster
Mass
William H W. Anderson
New York
Carlinville
Arthur Bernardes
Brazil
Minas Gernaes
al Louis M. Milton
U.S. N
Wincher
Ralph Vv
Magoffin
New York University
Rice County
Kan
Lieut Gen Miles Retires After Five Years of Service
Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles A S A retires after five years in command of the United States Army. A Massachusetts native, he joined at age 21 as a volunteer lieutenant, served with distinction in the Civil War rising to major general, then led campaigns in the West before becoming active head of the army in 1895 and retiring in 1905.
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Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Massachusetts
Miles
Boston
Far West
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The Times reports tonight and Thursday will be generally warm. Fort McIntosh notes a 24 hour period ending 7 a.m. with a maximum of 103 and a minimum of 64 degrees. Winds from the southeast and clear skies prevailing.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Black-Draught Praised By Arkansas Farmer For Constipation
Hatfield Arkansas farmer G W Parsons says Black-Draught is the best remedy for constipation and liver issues. He has used it for 25 years and credits the product with improving digestion headaches biliousness and overall health. His wife also uses it for headaches and indigestion.
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Arkansas
Hatfield
Ark
G. W. Parsons
Thedford
Circular Letter Explains True Facts On Pipelines To Laredo
The Texas and Mexican Railway Company issues a public circular defending its oil freight rates from Mirando City to Laredo and Corpus Christi. It analyzes comparative rates to 210 Texas destinations and argues a pipeline to Laredo would be profitable only under specific conditions. A note from traffic manager M Fish accompanies the circular.
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Pexas-Mexican Ry. Co
Laredo
Mirando Weekly Oil Mirror
Mirando
L G. N
Miranda City
Corpus Christi
Mirando City
Mirgado City
Texas
Tex-Pata Pipe Line Company
Miranda Field
Larro
Mexico
National Railways of
Republic
Social Calendar Notes From Baptist Church Circles
The circles of the W M A of the Baptist Church will meet as usual in the afternoon. Mrs Violet S Oberfecht society editor provides the notice in the local column.
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Violet S. Oberfecht
W. M. A. Ot the Baptist Church
Britain Proposals Faulted Over Ruhr Resistance
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Cuno rejecting Great Britain’s reparations plan as unacceptable. Duesseldorf notes agitation among miners at Schloegel and mine takeovers near Recklinghausen. Washington covers President Harding’s funeral procession led by General Pershing with Coolidge and former presidents in attendance.
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Associated Presa
Berlin
Cuno
Reichstag
Great Britain
Germany
Chancelor
Ruhr
Duesseldorf
Aue
Schloegel
Essen
Recklinghausen
Associated Ress
Washington
Warren G. Tiardite
Wihitle
General Pershing
oGehind
President Coolidean
Wilson
Dusties Taft
White House
Wits House
Anneral
Rotunds
Cagarol
Warren Harding
Imiuaede
Artnis
Pershing
Windly
Lodge
Coolidge
Justier Tart
Vicw
Abarshall
Mraffarding
Hardin
Catafalque
Ato
Mra Tlarding
Christian
Sawyer
Cooldre
Willard Hotel
Taft
Capitol
Rotunda
Capitol Plaza
Revelations May Rock New York Financial Scene
Revelations from confessions to Federal District Attorney Hayward by stock brokers FE M. Fuller and William McGee threaten to upheave New York's financial sector. Carl Whitney, new counsel for the two, announced the developments today.
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Associated Press
New York
Hayward
FE M. Fuller
William McGee
Carl Whitney
Chinese Tradition Upholds Parental Discipline Case
In Wei-hai-wei Civil Court a Chinese father disciplined two unfilial sons over property set aside for his personal use. The sons, both over forty, submitted to the magistrate and received a strap as a corrective measure. The father, though not strong enough to punish previously, seized the chance to enforce “moral health.”
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Associated Press
London
Wei-hai-wei
Eight Hour Day Planned at Chicago Steel Mills
Chicago August 8 The eight hour day is expected to begin in certain steel mill units Monday with about 300 workers added to payrolls. No official announcement has been made.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Oddities and facts from distant lands and eras
A collection of curious statements on gambling morality, aging, Vesuvius population, Manitoba Britain size, Jordan origin, African aboriginal speech change, WashingtonBanks, US presidents lifespans, Roman footwear, Penn brick history, and Chinese banknote inflation.
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Feelander
Vesuvius
Manitoba
Great Britain
Trelant
Jordan
Africa
Washington, T. C
United States
Philadelphia
William Penn
England
China
Books for Blind Readers Reach Wide Patronage
The Chicago Public Library reports its books for the blind are among the largest in the United States with 2,500 volumes in raised printing. Nathan R. Levin notes extensive appeal across the Mississippi valley and with government mail service, loans can be requested by anyone.
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Associated Press
United States
Nathan R. Levin
Chicago
Centenary and anniversary notices mark historic milestones
Today marks key anniversaries including the birth of Russell Bigelow Abbott, first president of Albert Lea college, the 80th birthday of the Pittsburgh Diocese, Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles entering his 85th year, Racine Wisconsin celebrating 75 years of settlement, Langley British Columbia 50th anniversary as a municipality, and Maj. Long's 1800s Red River country possession in U.S. history.
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Russell Bigelow Abbott
Albert Lea College
Pittsburgh
Nelson A. Miles
U.S. A
Racine
Wis
Langley
B. C
Hudgon’s Bay Company
Maj. Long
Red River Country
United States
Harding confidences on Alaska trip from Washington
In Marion on August 8 1923 Brigadier General Sawyer Harding's personal physician told local friends that the late President believed he would not live to return to Washington after leaving for the Alaskan trip.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
Washington
Sawyer
South Dakota Cuts Dealer Prices Amid Shortage
The state issues a price reduction order affecting station prices and dealer listings. Governor McMasper backs a plan to limit markups while authorities say the order targets illicit overpricing amid a disrupted market.
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LN Arsoehited Press
Prerpe
Shir Bby
Vlas
Heo Oalfon
McMasper
Cam Arcen
Sera Neiords
Seren
Fuss
Untitled local notice fragment from Ve sOC To Lett Press
Fragmentary OCR text from a Worth location notice discusses executive actions and relocation. Reads like an internal memo or public notice about removal or relocation efforts with unclear details and several garbled names or places.
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Lett Press
Worth
Pesus
Oil promoters held on bond in Port Worth case
Two men were released on $2,500 bonds today in a Port Worth matter linked to the alleged seizure of a Wortham Oil and Manufacturing scheme. Promoters faced charges tied to a complaint alleging ties to the Megin Wortham Oil and manufacturing syndicate.
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Ty Andaintes
Yreas
Port Worth
J. EB
Pepe End
Yoko Bithtredih
Omadis
Flaherty Re-elected Supreme Knight at Dist Convention
The Knights of Columbus unanimously re elected Flaherty as Supreme Knight at the district convention. He has led the order for 14 years and continues in the top post amid current leadership changes involving Preas Montready Ang and James Fhinherty of Philadelphia.
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Preas
Montready
Ang
James Fhinherty
Philadelphia
Knights of Columbus
Boston boy learns to swear and sparrow tale
A Boston boy learns swearing from a sparrow tale told by a bird. The Deer Title Hay reflects on the incident as sparrows fray outside the window. The note announces funeral obstructions and that the business will be closed Friday for President Warren Martin’s funeral. deliveries resume Sat morning.
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Boston
Warren . Tardins
Laredo Steam Laundry
Examination for all teachers certificates in Bares
An examination for all classes of teachers certificates will be held in Bares September 7 and 8. Intending applicants must register at the County Superintendent's office on or before August 20.
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Bares
Funeral Train Through Willard Reports President Worn
Reports say the funeral train at Willard yesterday carried a greatly exhausted president. Sir Sawyer notes relief between stops, but doctors say rest did not restore strength and his condition grew weaker as the journey continued.
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Willard
Sir. Sawyer
St. Louis
Stockyards to Close for Fort Worth Memorial Service
AIIL activities at Fort Worth stockyards will cease at noon Friday so employees can attend the city wide memorial service. Buying and selling will halt until Saturday.
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Fort Worth
Texas
AIIL
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Local Weather Report
Tran
Pan
Gome Laredo Gossip
Feres
Earth
Yves
Abner
Magagaines
Nature
Strew
Mary Flynt Affleck
Dorothy Borchers
Oqcountrove
New Jersey
Leon Barrow
Gonzales
Norender
Darrian
Louise
Mrs. A. Hf. Yeary
Glendale
California
la Deda
Gus Withoff
San Antonio
Ramon Hernandez
City
Wiliam Vela
Fred Righter
Garrett
W. H. Folts
Austin
Milton Morris
Danolan
Deaumont
Elks Club
Abanks Orchestra of
Sebh
Court House
M Fish
Tratfic
Will Rock
Money Makers
South Dakota
Price
Flaherty
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