August history notes from 1679 to 1898 and war industry shift
A compiled Daily History lesson lists events across years from 1679 to 1898. It notes the Griffin expedition reaching Lake Huron, Maine declaring war on eastern tribes and bounty offers, American troops at Fort Negro in Florida, birth of clergyman David Swing, the asteroid Alcerte discovery, Faure's St Petersburg visit, the Alaska boundary talks at Quebec, and the War Industries Board halting steel supplies to civilians.
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la ‘Aile
Lake Huron
Maine
Negro
Florida
David Swing
Cincinnati
Chicago
Alcerte
C. H. P. Peters
Faure
France
St. Petersburg
International Joint High Commission
Quebec
Alaska
Imgs
War Industries Board
Sir Henry Thornton Named General Manager of Great Eastern
Sir Henry Thornton, reputed solver of roller bearings for rail trains, has led the Great Eastern Railway in England since 1914. A Virginia descendant, he learned the trade in the United States and earned high military ranks during and after World War I, becoming Inspector General of Transportation in 1919.
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Sir Henry’Thornton
Great Astern
England
Virginia
Eric Geddes
United States
Long Island
Sir Henry
Great Eastern Railway
Notice in Probate in Webb County Texas
Probate notice to sheriff or constable to publish in Webb County paper for ten days. Rosa Vela de Benavides files for letters of administration on Refugio Vela Benavides estate. hearing set for Sept 26 1932 at Webb County Court House in Laredo. Attested by Clerk J A Rodriguez on Aug 18 1992.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
Texas
Refugio Vela Vela
Laredo
A. D
Rodriguez
Clerk Co
Webb Co
Brownsville Land Sale Half City Area Auctioned
A. Stiliman of New York sells one half of Brownsville Texas comprising 140 city blocks and 900 acres for 325000 dollars in a single package.
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A. Stiliman
New York
Brownsville
Texas
Society Notes From Mrsn Violet Oberfeldt
Society editor Mrs Violet Oberfeldt reports on local gatherings, engagements, and social arrivals with brief notices from the town.
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Mrn
Violet
Oberfeldt Society
Social calendar notes from the week
Wednesday Mrs A BE Derby and Mrs J P Leyendecker entertain a bridge complimenting Miss Larabee at the former home. Thursday the W M 8 Circles hold their weekly meeting in the afternoon at the regular hour.
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A. BE
Derby
J. P. Leyendecker
Larabee
W.M. 8
Name Flower Folklore Motive and Local Notices
The poem fragment presents a folklore motive about choosing a name flower that suits a person, culminating in a line about a flower dropped by Some One Who Cared No More. The New York Times note follows with society brief items: Miss Julia Schultz travels to San Antonio, Allan MacMahon returns from Mineral Wells, Mrs. Raymond Yost and daughter visit Washington, D. C., and various others visit or travel between Texas locations and states.
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New York Times
Julia Schultz
Mineral Wells
San Antonio
Raymond Yost
A. Poggenpohl
Henry Ward
Washington, D. C
Mesdamés Poggenpohl
Ward
R. L. Gillette
Party honors Mrs C G Jackson of Austin with hospitality
Mrs J J Halsell hosted a social gathering where Mrs C G Jackson of Austin was the honoree. A blue pottery vase was awarded to Mrs Halsell, a dainty ribbon vanity case to Mrs A C Hamilton, and a pair of handmade pillow cages went to guests.
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J. J. Halsell
A. C. Hamilton
C. G. Jackson
Austin
Penn
Haynes
Copeland
Cogley
Whittington
Hamilton
Weather Summary From New Orleans Forecast
Local Weather Report from Fort McIntosh notes 24 hour period ending 7 a m. today with a max temperature of 100 degrees and a min of 78 degrees. Winds from the southeast. Skies clear with tonight and Thursday generally fair.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
The
Telephone Co
Fort Mcintosh
Industrial History Highlights From Early 20th Century
A snapshot of industrial trends includes US daily fire losses averaging 1.3 million dollars, New York City housing over a million telephones per directory, Ashtabula’s early municipal street railway tests, and New Orleans housing the world’s largest cotton warehouse with 3 million bale capacity. It notes early gas illumination, underground electric railways in Budapest, an October Rio cotton congress, wage levels of 1.25 to 1.75 a day a century ago, and rail and labor developments across Europe and Norway’s arbitration law. It also describes a nine mile coal mine conveyor belt in Pennsylvania and a Penn State course on industrial organization for managers running August 28 to September 9.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
New York City
New Orleans
United States
David Melville
Newport
KR L
Budapest
Rio de Janeiro
America
Germany
Norway
Monongahela River
Pennsylvania
Pennavbenia State College
Hotel Arrivals List From The City Journal
Hotel arrivals include J. Palastri of San Antonio and C. Burnum Henry Bulls Galveston La Hodge Lane Dunte Jose Bolado Thomas Berrano Jess Howler Geo B Parchman Mirando and other guests noted in the city listings.
Willing Li Yuan Kung to Resign for Sun Yat Sen
The Republican cabinet announced Li Yuan Kung is willing to resign in favor of Sun Yat Sen, provided parliament approves. Sun Yat Sen is the deposed head of the South China government.
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Peking
Li Yuan Kung
Sun Yat Sen
South China
Rescue of Sampaio Correia crew reaches Key West
The US cruiser Denver has rescued Lieut Walter Hinton and companions from the wrecked seaplane Sampaio Correia. Navy officials said the vessel is now en route to Key West after the seaplane fell while flying from Nassau to Haiti on a NY to Rio Janeiro mission.
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New York
United States
Denver
Walter Hinton
Sampaio Correia
Key West
Nassau
Haiti
Rio Janeiro
International Air Congress Planned in London 1923
London announces an International Air Congress to be held in the last week of June 1923 open to all International Air Convention signatories. Delegates will discuss technical and scientific advances in aeronautics with representations from military naval and aeronautical forces.
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Associated Press
London
Great Beritain
Odd Facts From A Philosophical Almanac Of Quirks
A collection of curiosities notes such as the number of muscles in a human body, a five year census cycle in Germany, and a whale skin thickness of two feet. It mentions tobacco restrictions in England, ancient conches used as clocks, sunlight linked depression, and red glass kettles preserving milk. It also covers a 409 room London County Hall project, cats’ scenting ability, early telegraphy costs, long fingernails, Babylonian ship shapes, Welsh cradle tongs superstitions, infant mirror taboos, Point Yarrow demographics, wireless medical feats, ship navigation lights, and the first photograph subject Shanks with Daguerre in 1839.
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England
Alfred
London
Covat
America
Tigris
Britain
Point Yarrow
Alaska
President Harding
Shanks
Daguerre
Paris
Railway Presidents Meet to Vote on Strike Settlement
New York Aug 23 executives of the American railways met to vote on a resolution from a sub committee regarding replies to mediation brotherhoods strike settlement proposals. Carriers reportedly refuse reinstatement with full seniority but will offer counter proposals, leaving door to peace open. Meeting set for 3 pm with mediation committee. The mediation group said the strike must be settled due to public demand.
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Associated Press
New York
Brotherhood
Railway Executives Open Talks on Shopmen's Strike Settlement
In New York the Yale club hosted railway executives who discussed a mediation proposal from the running trades on the shopmen's strike. The meeting adjourned after over two hours with no official statement but reports of counter proposals being examined. Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific warned the situation looks serious as peace remains possible if the Brotherhood chiefs' suggestions are not accepted.
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New York
Yale Club
Howard Eliott
Northern Pacific
Texas troops meet with governor on Denison plan
Col. Charles W. Nimon commanding state troops at Denison and Major E. A. Simpson arrived in Austin and held talks with Governor Neff and Adjutant General Barton. They will review troop activities and plan how to handle the overall situation, with Nimon to report on Denison operations.
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Austin
Tex
Charles W. Nimon
Denison
E. A. Simpson
Neff
Barton
Nimon
Oklahoma National Guard Demobilizes After Shawnee Disorder
Six units of the Oklahoma National Guard were mobilized last Saturday for possible duty at Shawnee amid disorders at the Rock Island shops. They were ordered demobilized today by Colonel Markham after a conference with Governor Robertson, with orders to remain in readiness for instant remobilization if needed. The governor believes the situation is under control.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma National Guard
Shawnee
Rock Island
Markham
Robertson
Baseball Gossip From The Early Season Outlook
Baseball gossip notes the White Sox lead the American League with 13 wins and 3 losses while Goslin of Washington rises among batting leaders. Yankees confident in current lineup. Tigers favored for Lake Erie title with Indians second. Ty Cobb still a strong hitter, Ray Schalk a long-time backstop, and Ruth factored in pitcher strategy. St Louis fans expect the Cardinals to clinch the pennant as seasons unfold.
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Sox
White Sox
Ray Schalk
Tilly Walker
Babe Ruth
Braves
St. Louis
Cardinals
Court Names Local Hotel Figures In City Directory
A list of names appears including G. D. Skidmore J. M. Olivarri W. JL. Wells and others tied to San Antonio and nearby cities such as Fowlerton Dallas Beaumont and Houston. The items seem to reflect a civic or business directory entry with multiple individuals and locations.
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ST. Anthony Hotel
G. D. Skidmore
J. M. Olivarri
W. JL. Wells
San Antonio
E. Light
Fowlerton
Hotel Guests and Names Listed in Hamilton Record
A scrambled OCR list shows guests and names associated with the Hamilton Hotel including E W Gerson, W H Pelton and wife, R L Smith, P E Seamons from San Antonio, M Reashe from Mexico City, J B Hucker, Mr Yen sen from San Antonio, G A Walls from Austin, D Miller from Joplin Missouri, Viola Barmelle from Kansas City, FL C iBatirteks, P Root from Rochester, H B Bayne from San Antonio, W W White from Dallas, G R Yantia and wife from Brownsville, Geo Casey and wife, B s Laens, Miranda City, and C W Bennett from St Louis.
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N. Y
H._B
Bayne
San. Antonio
W. W. White
Dallas
G. R. Yantia
Brownsville
Geo
Casey
B. S. Laens
Avis
Miranda City
Woman Assaulted in San Antonio Apartment
Mrs. B. N. Campbell wife of a Houston building contractor was assaulted alone in her San Antonio apartment last night. Police think the attacker escaped from an institution where he was a patient.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
B. N. Campbell
Houston
American awarded Pickles Scholarship at Manchester University
Manchester August 23 An American has won the Harry Thornton Pickles Post Graduate Studentship in History at Manchester University. Miss Gertrude Ann Jacobsen of Wooster College Ohio was named the successful candidate after eight applications. She specializes in modern British history and foreign policy.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Harry Thornton Pickles
Manchester University
Stephen Pickles
Gertrude Ann Jacobsen
Wooster College
Ohio
Profesor Walla of Horne
Assassination in Ireland Follows Ambush Policy
London reports the killing of Michael Collins at Bandon Cork. The attack comes after Irish irregulars announced ambush and raid tactics against the Free State government. Collins had just received an ovation in a town freed recently by the military.
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Free State
Bandon
Cork
Associated Press
London
Michael Collings
Collins
Dublin
Dalton
Sorry Day for Ireland Mentioned in Chicago Telegram
Patrick Collins, a Chicago police sergeant and brother of Michael Collins, calls the news a sorry day for Ireland after learning of the Irish reader's assassination. He speaks in a choked voice amid the grim report from Aug 23.
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Ireland
Chicago
Patrickk Collins
Michael
Patrick
Demosthenes Election Issue Riles Spokane Campaign
In Spokane Washington Ang 23 Fred Schade labels ancient Greek orator Demosthenes a traitor during a speech. The Spokane colony demands a retraction while Schade refuses and tells the Greek supporters to study Greek history.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Wash
Ang
Demousthenes
Fred Schade
Schade
Demosthenes
Reds Captured in Recent Raid
Bridgeman Mich August 23 Fifteen alleged members of the Communist Party in America were arrested after a raid on a woods meeting. Officials seized literature linking the group to using coal and railroad strikes to gain control of government property and announced charges of conspiracy against the government.
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Associated Press
Bridgeman
Mich
Communist Party In America
Here
One Hundredth Anniversary of Herschel Death
The article notes today marks the one hundredth anniversary of Sir William Herschel's death, highlighting him as a leading astronomer of modern times and commemorations in his honor.
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Willam Herschel
California
Des Moines
Allegheny Mountains
Sohoentewy Springs
Winslow Bill Advances Amid House Rules Debate
Washington Aug 23 The coal commission bill to study the industry with a public representatives panel won House Rules approval amid tension over representation for operators and miners. The committee later opened an amendment file allowing miner and operator input, sparking a clash with President Harding’s non representation stance.
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Diy
Associated Press
Washington
Coal Commission
Warding
Winslow
Miles
Hard- Me
House Rules Committee
Parding
Pittsburgh coal producers adopt check-off demand with partial backing
The scale committee of the Pittsburgh coal producers association ordered posters at all mines to enforce the check-off provision but declined to join fully with the United Mine Workers. about 45,000 workers are affected amid fatalities.
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Pithare
Pittsburgh Coal Producers’ Association
United Mine
Western coal talks adjourn without agreement
The conference of officers of the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association and the miners union President James of Missouri Oklahoma Civil Arkatess adjourned until October 2 after a forenoon of fruitless discussion in an effort to secure to resume mining operations.
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Fineas City
South- Western Interstate Coal Operators’ Association
Miners’ Union
James
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkatess
Bonus bill in doubt stalls for second day
The soldier bonus bill again topped the calendar in Washington today but its near term fate remained uncertain with no assurance of immediate action.
Dallas Broker Arthur Macauley Found Dead In Yard
Arthur B. Macauley a 26 year old cotton broker and exporter was found dying in the yard of his Dallas home. Physicians called a coroner's inquest was advised.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Arthur B. Macauley
Macauley
Good Old Remedy Story From Mrs Burns
Mrs Mahala Burns of Savanna Missouri relates a common experience with Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says she used it nine years ago to cure flux and again a later attack was quickly treated. She has recommended it to many others and believes it a quick positive cure for bowel troubles.
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Mahala Burns
Savanna
Chamberlain
Losses Mount for Team in Unreadable OCR Snippet
The readable text is fragmentary and ambiguous, with no clear names, places, dates, or events to anchor a coherent summary or identify involved organizations or individuals.
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