Distinguished Admiral Watson Turns Seventy Nine
Rear Admiral John C. Watson, U S N retired, reaches age eighty in August. A Kentucky native and member of a prominent Blue Grass family he is grandson of John J. Crittenden and nephew of Civil War heroes General George B. Crittenden and Thomas L. Crittenden. A naval graduate from Annapolis he served aboard Farragut’s flagship in the 1860s and later commanded the Eastern Squadron during the Spanish American War. He represented the United States at King Edward VII’s coronation in 1902.
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John C. Watson
Uv. S. N
Fouracore
Watson
Kentucky
Blue Grass State
John J. Crittenden
George B
Thomas L. Crittenden
Annapolis
Farragut
Spain
U. S. Navy
U. S
Edward VII
Giant British dirigible destroyed in Hull test flight
August 24 report notes many hives lost in the destruction of a giant dirigible built by the British for the United States Government during a test flight over Hull England.
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United States
Hull
England
Birthday list marks five notable births today
Rev Samuel A Eliot president of the American Unitarian Association born in Cambridge Mage 60 years ago today. Rt Rev Albion W Knight chancellor of the University of the South born in White Springs Fla 63 years ago today. William Alkeson congressman from Missouri born in Putnam county W Va 68 years ago today. Harry Hooper Chicago American League outfielder born in Santa Clara Calif 35 years ago today.
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Samuel A. Eliot
American Unitarian Association
Cambridge, Mage
Albion W. Knight
University of the South
White Springs
Fla
William ©. Alkeson
Congress
Missouri
Putnam County
W. Va
Harry 8. Hooper
Chicago American League
Santa Clara
Calif
Not All Alike Dr Wellington Koo Quips on Chinese Image
Dr. Wellington Koo at a New York dinner party cites a Peking merchant tale to mock the stereotype that Chinese people are naive. The story recalls a foreign guest who pays $20 weekly for six months without settling, then the host halves the rate to cut potential losses.
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Wellington Koo
New York
Peking
Preas
Revolver Trials Open at Quantico for Milan Team
Trials for selecting the United States revolver team were begun at Quantico on the Marine Corps Orange field. The United States Revolver Association conducts the trials. The team will sail for Milan, Italy, next week for international competitions.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Milan
Italy
Marine Corps Orange
Quantico
United Sates Revolver Association
Europe
Canadian Gas Association Opens Annual Convention in Hamilton
Representatives of nearly all major Canadian cities attend the opening of the Canadian Gas Association convention in Hamilton Ontario. The sessions will continue through tomorrow with discussions on industry topics and future plans.
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Hamilton
Ont
Dominion
Canadian Gas. Association
Lakes Freeze in June Shocks Hokkaido Crops
In Hokkaido regions Asahikewa and nearby districts lakes and streams froze on June 24 an event not seen locally for 35 years. The unusual cold halted farming activities and caused crop damage as rivers froze in mid summer.
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Otaru
Japan
Asahikewa
Hokkaido
Weekly club notes and church gathering schedule
Thursday the W M Circles meet in the afternoon at the regular hour. Friday Miss Carolyn Brennan hosts a Five Hundred Party for Marian and Dorothy Jackson and Mary Paul Goldmann of Austin at 4 pm. The Sunbeam Band at the Baptist Church will meet at 5 pm.
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W.M. 8
Carolyn Brennan
Marian
Dorothy Jackson
Mary Paul Goldmann
Austin
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Local social notes center on visits and gatherings
Residents and guests share news from Forton and San Antonio. Otis Oller returns with a new car after a trip to San Antonio. Ernesto L. Graham prepares to enter Colorado School of Mines. Mrs. Annie Kelly visits in San Antonio. Keevan Young visits town from La Perla ranch. Mrs. Brennan hosts a bridge party for Mrs. Jackson of Austin. A dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Moore honors their son Philip with green decor and a photo play. Bridge games and hospitality extend to Miss Clara Larabee and guests with prizes and flowers.
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Otis Oller
San Antonio
Ernesto L. Graham
Forton
Mexico
Holding Institute
Colorado School of Mines
Setember
J. R. Moore
Philip
Messrs
Jack King
Horace Hall
Ernest Heanor
Bernardino DaCamara
Conrad Lalo
Lewis Leonard
Keeran Young
St. Flmo Trout
Jack Hassell
Murt Cullinan
Beverly Hall
A. E. Derby
J. P. Leyendecker
Clara Larabee
C. C. Jefferies
Lucille Murphy
Tha Honores
Misa Clara Larabee
Helen MacGregor
Dorothy Dundelsinger
Josephine Sauvignet
Amar Penn
Mesdames Shelby
Jefferies
J. A. Wilson
Taylor
J. C. Martin
Lafon
T. A. Leyendecker
Cantrell
Daiches
O’menrra
A. FE. Derby
Mothers Role and Local Arrivals Highlight City News
Poetic homage to mothers opens the page followed by a roundup of visitors and residents in the city. Mr Stanley Hauser of San Antonio visits family, others travel to Mexico Corpus Christi and New Orleans for short stays, and local social events invite guests and extend visits.
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Stanley Hauser
San Antonio
J. D. Merriman
University Health Courses Aim to Raise Philippine Medical Standards
Manila Aug 24 Dr Victor G Heiser Rockefeller Foundation official reports two major steps to lift Philippines medical education. The University of the Philippines College of Medicine and Surgery would adopt US class A standards and a central nursing school would double annual nursing graduates. Heiser urges centralized health department and reintroduced legislation. International Health Board support includes Dr Charles Leach Dr W S Carter and Miss Alice Fitzgerald among others.
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Manila
P. I
College of Medicine and Surgery
University of the Philippines
United States
Philippines
Victor G. Hefser
Mar Hastern
Rockefeller Foundation
Heiser
Wood
International Health Board
Charles N. Leach
W. 8. Carter
Miss
Fitzgerald
Tredeman
British Mandate Policy Criticized by Australian Ex-Rep Sampson
Sydney August 24—8 Sampson, former Commonwealth House member, criticizes British native rule in German New Guinea. He urges reform to avoid costly soldier settlement schemes and argues Australia should use its own land to resettle soldiers, reducing officials and government expense.
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Associated Press
Sidney
German New Guinea
Sampson
Commonwealth House of Representatives
Islands
Germany
Australia
Queensland
Northern Territory
Northwest Australia
Shanghai's anti-vice experiment faces renewed scrutiny
Shanghai officials and moral welfare groups debate a two year old plan to close one fifth of licenses yearly in the International Settlement. A Municipal Council report says vice persists and expands, while police say officially closed premises stay closed but former tenants adapt in private homes, evading control.
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Shanghai
Thia Raport
Hving
Beloit Hosts Wisconsin American Legion Encampment
Beloit Wis August 24 World War veterans and other visitors gathered for the annual encampment of the American Legion Department of Wisconsin. The sessions will continue over several days with entertainment prepared by local committees.
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Beloit
Wis
American Legion
Department of Wisconsin
Michigan Law Invoked Against 17 alleged Communists
St Joseph Michigan August 24 theMichigan state statute against criminal syndicalism was to be invoked for the first time with 17 alleged communists arrested near Bridgeman and docketed for arraignment here. Extradition would be sought for William Zoeter a former steel strike leader arrested in Chicago. A list of leaders in the United States and pamphlets advocating overthrow of the government were seized. Federal authorities say two noted women radicals were in the party and two representatives of the Russian soviet also are said to be included.
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Associated Press
St. Joseph
Milch
Michigan
Bridgeman
Willam Z.oeter
Fleel
Chicago
United States
British Debt Funding Clarified by Mellon Statement
Secretary Mellon explained that the 4.135 billion dollar British war debt to the United States is separate from U S loans to other governments and from reparations questions. He noted inquiries about allied obligations and said U S advances funded purchases by the allies in the United States on British security.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Mel Ion
Mellon
Rail Strike Mediators Meet Amid Proposals and Standoff
In New York the five Brotherhood of Railway mediators held an up‑town conference before secret talks with a small group of railway executives. The executives rejected the Brotherhoods seniority concession, signaling no settlement soon. A separate report from Texas notes an attempted rail sabotage near Gonzales injuring a road master, while another Texas entry reports Katy railroad firm on seniority, aligning with New York executives.
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Brotherhood
Associated Press
New York
Five Ble Brotherhood
Treble Five Brotherhood
Association of
Pop
Denison
Texas
Katy Railroad
WLM
Whitenton
Tragic Drowning At Gravel Pit Claims Child In Texas
Waco area sorrow after four year old Misa L. Q. achiteeds drowns in an abandoned gravel pit water as several children wade in. The girl, daughter of Mrs Wigale Schlitzens of Waco, is mourned amid local prayers.
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Wares
Texas
Misa L. Q. Achiteeds
Wigale Schlitzens
Waco
Getting Her to Take a Chance
A kindly old lady gives a penny to a reclining beggar who recalls a newspaper tale about a gambler who died and left a million to a woman who gave him a quarter. The beggar reveals he is the gambler’s brother, highlighting a humorous family quirk.
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Guy
Four held in Dayton lumber attack linked death of watchman
William Short a 44 year old watchman for the Weet Lumber Company of Dayton died at a Houston infirmary after an attack in Dayton Monday. Sheriff Wheat of Liberty county holds four men on charges while investigation continues. Short was not robbed and entry to the plant was not attempted.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
William Short
Weet Lumber Company
Dayton
Not Bad Philosophy from Detective Dougherty Sparks Travel Wisdom
The detective George Dougherty offers a blunt travel wisdom: in modest means you cannot sleep in more than one bed or eat at more than one table, nor own more cars or neckwear, reflecting a practical view on limits.
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George Dougherty
Europe
Hit
Dougherty
Safety Congress to Open in Detroit With Exhibits
Detroit August 24 preparations are complete for the annual National Safety Congress contentions and exhibition in Detroit next week. About 6,000 industrial executives will attend to see life saving machinery guards and related equipment showcased by manufacturers from mills and plants nationwide.
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Detroit
Mich
Bonus bill considered after committee report in Senate and House action
A report from Warringioyd dated August 24 states the committee approved a bonus bill. The Senate then turned to consider related measures and certificates of indebtedness are noted. Senator Bursany’s amendment is mentioned along with plans to pursue reclamation and settlement provisions.
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Warringfioyd
Ponus Lid
Bern
Senate
Chie
Arsine
Cea Meteo Prapostie Dal Cagh
Hom Vind
Probe Letters In New Orleans Reveal Alleged Ties
Fragmentary notes discuss alleged connections between individuals linked to Atlanta figures and Mrs. Perea. The article mentions a marriage proposal involving Mrs. Boueleib and Candler, with references to personal details and social circles.
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Probe Letters
New Orleans
Sanaa
Hove
Nha
Tia
Atlanta
Mra
Perea
Bethers
Boueleib
Candler
Rare Bird Riddle Among Sailors Over Helfer Hog or Sheep
A pair of sailors argue whether a helfer is a hog or a sheep. Boatswain Bul, after a long chew, admits he knows little about poultry, turning the joke on the uncertain classification.
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Londog
Saint Bartholomew Day Massacre Remembered in France
In Protestant churches across France special services marked the 450th anniversary of the St Bartholomew massacre. Some 70000 Hueuenate Protestants including women and children were killed on secret orders of Charles IX under Catherine de Medici.
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Varig
France
St. Bartholomew
Charles IX
Catherine de Medici
Assault to Murder Reported Near Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas on August 24 an incident left a Denton woman with severe injuries after being jumped or knocked from a moving vehicle on the Fort Worth Pike. John Keetes of Denton has been charged with assault and the investigation continues with details unclear according to Associated Press reports.
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Presa
Fort, Worth
Texas
Will ‘Tennison
Denton
An.au Mobile
Fort Worth Ag
John Keetes
Hee
Keexee
Panton
Wom
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