Arkansas Democratic primary closes amid bitter contests
Tuesday's Daily notes the Arkansas Democratic primary ends with fierce battles for U S Senate between William P Kirby and T H Caraway. Nine men seek the governorship. Wallace Townsend leads Republicans, J H Blount the Negro Republican nominee, and Sam W Duesier heads Socialist slate. Congressional races feature multiple challengers in several districts.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
United States
William P. Kirby
T. H. Caraway
Kirby
James P. Clark
Clark
Democratic State Committee
Mr. Kirby
Charles H. Brough
Wallace Townsend
J. H. Blount
Helena
Sam W. Duesier
Springdale
Caraway
W. W. Oldfield
John N. Tillman
Wingo
Jaceway
Samuel Tayvier
W. 8. Goodwin
Nonpartisan League Formed in South Dakota
Associated Press reports South Dakota forms the Nonpartisan League Party with O. S. Ivan as head of both the League and state party. Evans elected state chairman. Aimed to present a state and congressional ticket under South Dakota Nonpartisan League Party in November. Parley Christensen tours August 23 to test endorsement of Farmer-Labor platform.
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Associated Press
Mitetett
S. 1
South Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Ivan
Party of
Evans
Nonpartisan League of
Nonpartisan League Party
Nort Dakota
Minnesota
Nonnpartisan League Party
Tate
United States
League Party
Parley 2. Christensen
Farmer-Labor Party
League
Christensen
Nonpartisan League Party of
Farmer Labor
Chicago
Christensins
Mr. Evans
Catarrh Cure Claims $100 Reward for Failure
A newspaper notice promotes Hells Catarrh Medicine by F. J. Cheney and Co of Toledo Ohio claiming it cures catarrh at all stages through internal action. Readers are invited to send testimonials and note a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure, with druggists selling the product for 1. Tic.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Tic
Language use shifts as Erse fades from daily life
In mid 20th century Ireland Erree was the common tongue for about three million people and now only a few thousand Irish speak Erse as their sole language.
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Eree
Ireland
Erse
Heights Civic Club Meeting At Loma Vista
Wednesday the Heights Civic Club will meet at Loma Vista at 8 pm. Anyone interested in the playground movement is invited to attend. Mr and Mrs Horace Watson will entertain at Richter farm at 6 30 pm, complimenting several friends.
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The
the Heights
Dragon Fly lullaby and society notes from Louis Post-Dispatch
An excerpt blends a lullaby titled The Dragon Fly with a long list of social notices. The report lists names and travels including Valentin Puig Bruna visiting Monterey, Mrs. L. V. Stewart’s trip to Kansas, and Mrs. J. Shahady’s auto tour with family. It cites reunions, visits to Corpus Christi, Kerrville, San Antonio, and other locales, plus a San Antonio Express clipping about Texas teachers and students at the University of California banquet and summer session events.
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San Antonio Express
Laredo
Miks Katherine ‘Tarver
Tierevy
Texansere
Pacific Coast
Dr. Botton
University of Texas
University of
California Leaders Hear UT and UC Mentioned in Southern West Talk
A gathering in California praised regional ties as the South discussed five great universities west of the Mississippi, naming the University of Texas and the University of California. San Antonio representatives led by Miss Janie Baskin spoke on California spirit and Texan gains from the state's scenery and climate. The event included a roll call of towns, with San Antonio leading, Temple close behind, and Houston third, while civic clubs announced park chaperones and upcoming meetings. The social program featured a splash party, a movie night at the Hoval Theatre honoring Anne McKinney, and a pollyanna reading occasion followed by a refreshment at a local drugstore.
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California
Mississippi
University of Texas
University of California
Wellcome
Janie Baskin
Tah School
San Antonio
Hartman
Biology
Tarver
Laredo
Bonner
Houston
Texas
Temple
Mildred Baskin
Clemma J. Billingsley
Mille Gohmert
Lizzie Tynan
Etta McKenzie
Boettler
Agnes James
Maude Gresham
Ida Bess West
Mary Gilson
Gohmert
Mra. C. S. McKinney
Hoval Theatre
Httle
Anne
Belgium Needs Cotton Spurs New Antwerp Ghent Service
Belgium faces a cotton shortage that drives the Lloyd Royal Belge steamship line to inaugurate a new service between Antwerp and Ghent via Calais according to a public announcement. The cargoes likely include reconstruction materials drawn from territory tributary to the port of Antwerp as reported in an Antwerp cablegram.
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Ily Associated Press
Galvaston
Tex
Lilovd Royal Betge Steamship Line
Talvesiah
Antwerp
Ghent
Belgium
Production slump hits rubber industry amid strikes and weather
Akron reports production of untenionile dives has fallen to 25,000 workers as rubber firms cut output. Officials cite halved shifts and reduced demand through November 1, with weather and wage disputes contributing to the slowdown.
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Akron
Filsetty
Officiel
Galveston Ordered to Clean House for Rat Control
Government public health service orders Galveston to purge residences and burineses of rat harborages. The decree stresses thorough cleaning of homes and nearby buildings to curb infestation and protect public health.
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Gitvestonye Tex
United States
Meith Service
Conpiien
Agalyet
Han
Galveston
Greek and Roman wines scented by leaves of rages or violets
Greek and Roman wines were perfumed by steeping leaves of rages or violets in the liquor to impart odor. Joseph Lo of Shanghai, noted for his charities, becomes the first Chinese person named a Knight of St. Gregory the Great by the pope.
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Joseph Lo
Shanghai
St. Gregory the Great
Times notice on opportunities and pricing
A brief note from The Times mentions daily opportunities and a monthly price in a casual ad style. It highlights a per month rate and invites readers to watch for more chances and offers.
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the Times
Buc
Preferential rail rates urged to aid American ships
Admiral Benson defends Merchant Marine Act provisions allowing differential export rail rates within the United States. He cites practices in Germany, Japan, France and Spain and argues such policies protect U S shipping amid foreign competition. He warns against driving Pacific commerce to Canadian ports and stressesPuget Sound shipyards and local employment depend on American ships.
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Washington
Germany
Japan
France
Spain
Admiral Benson
United States Shipping Board
W. T. Christensen
Seattle
Wash
Congress
Shipping Board
United States
Board of Trade
Benson
Christensen
Puget Sound
Pacific
Vancouver
New York
Great Britain
Texas corn crop likely tops 160 million bushels
The Texas corn crop is projected to exceed 160 million bushels, with surpluses to be marketed by the State Warehouse Marketing department. Major Sav H. Dickson, chief, says buyers from other states are being lined up to ensure farmers get the best prices. Reports from the Texas corn belt indicate a bumper fall, with most buyers outside Texas.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas
Sav H. Dickson
Dickson
Corn Belt
Cowboy Reyes sails for United States to seek matches
Filipino bantamweight claimant Cowboy Reyes and manager Jon Waterman boarded the army transport Madawaska for the United States. Reyes, 22 years old and about 118 pounds, has defeated top island boxers and aims to secure bouts with American opponents.
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Hy Associated Press
Manila
Reyes
Philippine Islands
United States
Madawaska
Jon Waterman
Navy
Young Heyes
Islands
Lloyd George Still Hopeful of Peace Declared in Commons
London Aug 10 Premier Lloyd George declared in the house of commons that he is still hopeful of peace amid the Russo Polish crisis. The crowd cheered as Soviet delegates Krassin and Kamenets were present. He said Polish attacks upon allies could not be justified under any peacetime condition in Russia. Reports note Bolshevik circles expect a Soviet government after Warsaw falls. Russian forces occupy Ciechanow cutting the Warsaw railway. Moscow contemplates the possibility of war with England over the Warsaw offensive. A peace treaty with Turkey was signed at Sevres France.
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Lloyd George
House OF Commons
Russia
Poland
Warsaw
Associated Press
London
M. Krassin
M. Kamenets
Eut
London Times
Moscow
Holsheviki
Nikolai Lenine
England
Bolsheviks
Thirty Millions More Must Be Paid Express Wage Rise
Chicago Aug 10 Thirty million dollars was added to the nation s express bill as the railway board awarded 80000 American Railway Express employees an increase of one fifth an hour The decision is retroactive to May 1 Under the Esch Cummings act the express company may raise rates to meet costs The measure excludes 2400 shopmen who had a previous hourly raise
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railway Board
American Railway Express Company
Express
Tennessee asks ratification of federal woman suffrage amendment
A joint resolution proposing ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment was introduced today in both houses of the Tennessee legislature.
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Ly Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee
Aged actor James O Neill dies at 70
New London August 10 James O Neill the actor died today at a local hospital after two months of illness from an internal disorder He was seventy years old.
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Ny Associated Press
New London
James O'Neill
Bad Checks Topic At Retail Credit Convention
In Detroit Aug 10 the eighth annual Retail Credit Men's National Association opens with about 1000 delegates. Officials report a rise in bogus checks cashed in stores nationwide. The plan includes advertising the bad check passer and methods. Br W Nelson of Joineoin Neb is expected to lead the floor fight. The meeting runs through Friday with next year sought in St Joseph Mo and Peoria Ill.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Retail Credit Men's National Association
United States
Br. W. Nelson
Joineoin
Neb
St. Joseph
Peoria
Lll
Artesian Plaza Well Runs Dry in Corpus Christi
In Corpus Christi the artesian well at Artesian Plaza has dwindled to a trickle. City council may discuss reopening and re casing soon. Locals recall the spring’s famed medicinal sulphur water used by travelers and residents since before the Civil War.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
Artesian Plaza
Texas
Why I Put Up With Rats for Years
N Windsor, a farmer, recalls suffering rats after a near fatal rat poison incident with a water doe. He praises RAT-SNAP as a safe, effective rodent killer sold in three sizes at 35e, .66, and $1.25, advertised by A Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery.
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N. Windsor
Farmer
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Expeditionary Forces to End August as Last French War Unit Disbands
Washington report notes that by August 30 the only remaining unit from the army that served in France, the expeditionary headquarters in Washington, will cease to exist marking the end of an era for the American Expeditionary Forces.
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Washington
France
Judge Street Rules Martial Law Case Lacks Jurisdiction
Judge Street of the district court dismissed the injunction petition against state officials enforcing martial law, declaring lack of jurisdiction. Plaintiffs plan to appeal to higher courts.
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Hy Associated
First Annual Galveston Baby Parade Set for Seawall
Invitations issued by the Galveston teachers association have drawn numerous entries for the first annual baby parade to be held August 16 in a Seawall boulevard section. Featured names include Haley's Comet Youngest Aviator Our Midnight Alarm Just a Little Fairy The Walking Delegate Our Cut-Up and Dad's Delight with several artistic floats in the vehicle division.
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Ty Associated Press
Galvestoin
Tex
Galveston Teach Association
Seawall Boulevard
Haley
Body Recovered and Buried After Rio Grande Drowning
Iron Cottrell of the 37th Infantry outpost at San Ignacio lost his life by drowning in the Rio Grande several days ago. Despite immediate search, the body was not recovered until yesterday afternoon, brought to this city and prepared for burial. It was badly decomposed and buried this morning in the post cemetery.
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Cottrell
San Ignacio
Rio Grande
Post
Republicans Meet in Two Conventions in Texas
Texas Republicans gathered in two state conventions here on August 10. The fusion of the regular faction with the American party on national issues dominated preconvention talks. Both factions appeared set to nominate state, congressional, and county tickets.
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Ty Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Texas Boys in Iowa Guest Farmers Tour
About 150 boys and young men from Texas farms are here as guests of Des Moines visiting farms and farming conditions in Iowa and neighboring states. They inspect operations and meet local growers during the visit.
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Uy Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Texas
Australian Archbishop Mannix Arrives in London
Archbishop Mannix of Australia arrived in London this morning greeted by a small press and few priests, with heavy police protection at the station and no untoward incidents reported.
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Associated Press
London
Mannix
Australia
Robbers Big Haul At Cleveland Jewelry Store
Three bandits entered Sol Bergman's jewelry store in Cleveland on August 10 shot and seriously wounded two employees before escaping with diamonds valued at thirty thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Sol Bergman
Arthur Player Bart Stinson Breaks Arm Trying for Home Run
Bart Stinson of the Arthur team fractured a bone while attempting a home run in Petersburg Indiana. The injury will sideline him for several weeks as doctors treat the arm.
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Ty Associated Press
Petersburg
Ind
Bart Stinson
Arthur
Stinson
Victoria County farmers launch drive for United Cotton Growers
Victoria Texas August 10 members of the United Cotton Growers Association in Victoria county have begun a drive for new members. The county was organized several weeks ago and farmers discuss erecting warehouses in the area as part of the initiative.
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Victoria
Tex
Victoria County
United Cotton Growers’ Association
Woman Teacher's Trip Down Lake Winnipeg by Rowboat
Mine Alice B. Wilson of Ottawa becomes the first woman sent by Canada's geological department to collect fossils. She rows 200 miles along Lake Winnipeg shore with a young school teacher as assistant, a Royal Victoria College graduate from Montreal.
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Susoctated Press
Winnepeg
Man
Alice ‘B. Wilson
Ottawa
Geological Department
Lake
Paris Restaurants Agree On One Day Weekly Closure
Moderate-price restaurant owners in Paris have agreed to close one day in seven. They will rotate closures so residents with limited budgets need not travel far for meals, ensuring enough affordable options remain open across each city quarter.
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Paris
Silk Husbands and Calico Wives at the Royal Theater
The Royal Theater presents Silk Husbands and Calico Wives with a strong cast including Pisy, Vines, Reardon, Sinclair, Sothern, Kimball and Peters in Equity’s first special. Garson studios in Hollywood produced the film for Eyes of Youth star Clara Kimball Young. Show runs today and tomorrow.
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Vines
Serrano
Mildred Reardon
Ruth Sinclair
Sam Sothern
Fdward Kimball
House Peters
Equity
Garson Studios
Hollywood
Clara Kimball Young
Royal Theater
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Master Edward
M. Joseph
I. H. Wharton
Alma Pierce
Sabinas
John Maltzberger
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Alice
Cotulla
W. A. May
John Martin
Amar Penn
Kerrville
Alfred Murphy
Anna May. Mussett
Hebbrowville
Anna Sutton
Mrs. (. Hull
Weston
Craos
We T. Neblett
Carrizo Springs
J. M. White
Alfred Matthews
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Don
R.L. Sutton
Manadas Creek
G. J. Giles
W. H. Colbern
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Mary Paul Geldmann
Emilie Hassell
Kathleen Henner
Messrs
James Richter
Edward Wright
Fred Redgera
Rex Tarver
Jack Hassell
Horace
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Texas Boys
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