Hungary warns of European crisis if Bolsheviks crush Poland
Admiral Nicholas Horthy, Hungarian Regent, in Budapest tells The Associated Press that a Polish collapse would trigger a Europe wide crisis. He cites weak postwar treaties, rising Bolshevik propaganda, and unsettled Central Europe as dangers. He urges neighbors to ease tensions, restore homeland ties, and allow Hungarians in occupied lands to return home to revive economic links.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Europe
Hungary
United States
Canada
Vienna
Odd And Interesting Weather And Crime Snippets
A thunderstorm note states birch alder and cherry trees are least dangerous. Chicago county jail holds seventeen murderers awaiting execution. Berlin tires would cost six thousand dollars today. New York City hosts between 35 and 40 nationalities. Railway snow plows reuse old locomotive boiler blades. London courts see six to seven hundred thousand defendants annually. Oklahoma primary shows fourteen rivals for the Republican U S Senate nomination. The common adder starves itself in six to nine months.
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Chicago
Berlin
New York City
London
United States
Oklahoma
Global meat consumption contrasts Australia and America
The world averages 39 pounds per person per year for meat, while Australians and Americans consume about 180 pounds per person annually. This highlights a stark regional difference in dietary habits and meat demand between nations.
Social calendar notes and society movements in Laredo
Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt reports a busy social scene with W M S at G Baptist Church, a dancing party for Miss Cecil Nathery of Austin, and a Service Club dance. Several locals travel, host, or attend events including weddings, visits, and birthday celebrations. Notables include Mrs T A Austin arriving from California, Mr J H Williamson engagement news, and Howard Burnett Ashley’s Tacoma marriage.
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G Baptist Church
Berta Gongora
Cecil Nathery
Austin
Hortensia
Susana V. Vda. de Caballero
John H. Williamson
San Agustin Church
Ashley-Kirkpatrick
Howard Burnett Ashley
Laurie Gray Kirkpatrick
Tacoma
Washington
Ashley
Laredo
F. E. Scovill
Electric
France
Social event honors guests with large turnout and games
Mrs Offer hosted a party for many friends and house guests including Marian and Dorothy Jackson of Austin. Carolyn Brennan entertained Misses Derby and others, with prize winners Dorothy Derby and Mary Elizabeth Jervis among the girls and Fred Buenz among the boys. An ice course and dancing followed the games with many attendees and honorees receiving crepe de chine handkerchiefs.
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Carolyn Brennan
Marian
Dorothy Jackson
Austin
Dorothy Derby
Mary Elizabeth Jervis
Fred Buenz
Hunter Randolph
Margaret Lloyd
Hortense Leyendecker
Aline Baker
Lois
Lillian Meredith
Margaret Ward
Rosalie Biggio
Claire Jervis
Emilie Harrell
Jack Hassell
Horace
Beverly Hall
Joe Leyendecker
William Biggio
George Derby
Roy Mims
Lott Taylor
Jack Taylor
Edward Wright
Arthur Derby
Dino DaCamara
Ernest Heaner
Harding-Coolidge Club Organized at Redmen's Hall
An enthusiastic meeting of the Harding-Coolidge Club organized last night at Redmen's Hall with officers elected: President H W Jefferies. VPs Roy Campbell F H Ligarde J W Durst A R Garcia. Secretary A J Norton. Treasurer Sol Rubenstein. board directors and finance committee Fr Wormser A R Vidaurri Joe Moser Chas Hughes Oscar Staben Jesse Applewhite E de Lachica Chas Mrees John Reynolds Reid Poster. A bylaws committee of A R Garcia J Reynolds A J Norton was named to report next meeting. The club counts about 150 members with most present.
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Harding-Coolidge Club
Redmen’s Hall
H.W. Jefferies
Roy Campbell
F. H. Ligarde
J. W. Durst
A.R. Garcia
A. J. Norton
Treaurer
Sol Rubenstein
Fr. Wormser
A. R. Vidaurri
Joe Moser
Chas. Hughes
Oscar Staben
Jesse Applewhite
E. de Lachica
Chas. Mrees
John Reynolds
Reid Poster
A. R. Garcia
J. Reynolds
Northwest Reclamation Group Forms Near Pacific Coast
Seattle August conference will perfect the Northwestern Reclamation Association to cover Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana as a subsidiary to the Western States Reclamation Association. Its aim is to engage Portland Tacoma and Seattle coastal cities in reclamation efforts benefiting northwestern irrigated regions United States.
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Seattle
Wash
Northwestern Reclamation Association
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Western States Reclamation Association
Portland
Tacoma
Cotton in Brazil Aims to Expand Northeastern Production
Rio de Janeiro August 26. The Cotton Service Bureau, created by presidential decree, will study soil and climate, set up experimental stations, and promote pest and disease controls. It will supply planters with equipment and fertilizers at cost and establish facilities to prepare cotton for market. A representative of a major English cotton company is surveying conditions in the northern states.
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Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Cotton Service Bureau
English Cotton
American Davis Cup Team to Play in San Francisco
San Francisco expected to host a Davis Cup test in early November as the American team prepares to sail for Australia. The squad plans to depart Vancouver, British Columbia, around November 10 for the overseas competition.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Australia
Vancouver
B. C
The Lieutenant Governor Ship in Texas Election
As the August primary nears, voters are urged to choose a lieutenant governor with strength and character. Senator Lynch Davidson of Houston is highlighted as qualified to become governor if needed, with a record backing progressive Democrat principles and opposition to the Non-partisan League. The opposing candidate is tied to the League and favors division of Texas, while Davidson supports women's suffrage and property rights for women.
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Davidson
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Texas
Senate
Thirty-third
Centenary of Iowa statesman James Harlan observed
Des Moines marks the hundredth anniversary of James Harlan born 1809 Illinois to Iowa pioneer educator. Harlan served as Iowa superintendent of public schools first president of Iowa Wesleyan University and U S senator 1855 1865 1871 1872. He was Interior Secretary under Johnson and died in Mount Pleasant in 1899.
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Mount Pleasant
Today’s National Events Across North America
The day marks the centenary of James Harlan a former Iowa senator and interior secretary. The Great Britain makes a historic Atlantic crossing as the first screw steamer to do so. Canada’s Federation of University Women begins its first triennial conference in Toronto. United States Safety Council holds its annual convention in San Francisco while the American Legion convenes in Springfield for a three day session. Governor Cox plans to speak in Pittsburgh. Universalist church leaders gather in Gloucester Mass for a four day celebration of the denomination’s 150th New World anniversary.
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Money Makers Wants Ads in Times Want Ads
Classified brief notes indicate opportunities to place money making ads in the Times Want Ads section. Readers see appeal for earnings through classified opportunities and listings.
Utah Sheep Sold For Japan Shipment
Salt Lake City August 26 Utah sheep have been bought by M Kamada commissioner of agriculture for Japan for shipment to the island empire.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
M. Kamada
Japan
Island Empire
Peace drive wins Soviet concession on Polish arms demand
London August 26 The Soviet government agrees to drop the demand that Poles supply arms for a 200000 worker militia in Poland and says it places paramount need for world peace above all. Moscow says the concession meets British and Italian wishes. Warsaw reports large Soviet reserves moving to the southern front and notes General Haller says reserves lie behind the northern front.
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Associated Press
London
Balfour
Poland
Moscow
Warsaw
Haller
Soviet to Withdraw Poland Militia Clause
Paris August 26 the Moscow wireless reports the soviet government is prepared to withdraw the clause in the peace terms that would form a militia of 200000 working men in Poland.
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Paris
Poland
Moscow
Army planes depart Nome for Mineola return flight
Three of the four United States Army airplanes that recently arrived at Nome began their return flight to Mineola, New York, on the morning of August 26.
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Associated Presa
Nome
Alaska
United States Army
Mineola
New York
Identified by Husband in Slaying Case at Grant Wood
The body of the young woman found slain in the woods yesterday has been identified by Frank Schultz of Manhattan as his wife. Schultz, an Interurban Rapid Transit employee, says his wife had been missing since Saturday. She left home with 750 and five diamond rings. wedding ring not recovered.
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Hy Associated Press
Grant Wood
N. J
Frank Schultz
Manhattan
Schultz
Interurban Rapid Transit
Zamora Bandit Leader Allegedly Captured by Own Men
Reports from Mexico City suggest the bandit leader Zamora may have been captured by his own followers who reportedly intend to surrender him to the government. The claims are not yet confirmed.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Zamora
Merchant marine placements reach 160863 in 1919-20 year
In Galveston Texas on August 26 the United States merchant marine placements for the fiscal year ending June 30 1920 totaled 160 863 with Americans making up 65 7 percent. New York led with 39991 Norfork and Philadelphia following Galveston ranked eleventh with 3912 placements.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
United States Merchant Marine
O. J. Christensen
Sea Service Bureau
New York
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Ordinance Targets Rat Traps In Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi August 26. Health officer Dr W Ez Wills drafts city ordinance to penalize any householder who fails to provide at least two rat traps, kept baited and set at all times as part of the rat extermination campaign.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
W. Ez. Wills
Texans Pass Consular Examinations in June
Thomas Dickinson of San Antonio and Jack D. Hickerson of Temple were the only Texans to pass the June consular examinations. Of a large class, only 32 earned the required grade. Dickinson works for the Department of State at Mexican border consulates and agencies, while Hickerson is attached to the Tampico consulate.
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Thomas Dickinson
San Antonio
Jack D. Hickerson
Temple
Dickinson
Department of State
Mexican
Mr. Hickerson
Tampico
Proclamation ratifying suffrage amendment signed in Washington
Secretary Colby signed the official proclamation at 8 oclock affirming that Tennessee has ratified the federal constitutional suffrage amendment. The certificate from Governor Roberts was received, and Colby announced the action on his arrival at the office after signing at his home.
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Associated Press
Washington
Colby
Roberts
Tennessee
Lanham to Speak at Houston Reunion
Congressman Fritz Lanham of Fort Worth has been chosen by General Van Zandt to give the annual address at the 30th United Confederate Veterans reunion in Houston October 5 to 8. The event is expected to draw 75 000 veterans.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Fritz Lanham
Mort Worth
General van Zandt
The
United Confederate Veterans
Cotton Damage Reported Across Texas By Farmers Union
Fort Worth Texas August 26 President Lyday of the Texas Farmers Union said heavy damage to cotton in South and Southeast Texas is reported after a long wet spell. No reports yet from North and West Texas but fears of heavier losses persist. Corn ready for harvest rots as farmers cannot reach fields.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Lyday
Texas Farmers Union
Cox Speaks Tonight on Republican Fund Charges
Governor Cox travels toward Pittsburgh to deliver an address tonight and promises ample evidence to support charges of a Republican corruption fund exceeding 15 million dollars.
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Sy Associated Press
Cox
Pittsburgh
Cubs to play free exhibition vs Marion professionals
Chicago on August 26 reports the Cubs will travel to Marion on September 2 to participate in a free exhibition game with local professional players as part of Senator Harding's front porch campaign effort.
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Chicago
Cubs
Senator Harding
Marion
Texas To Gulf Highway Convention In Mason
The 1920 annual convention of the Texas division of the Puget Sound to the Gulf Highway Association meets in Mason on September 2 and 3 for a two day session. State Highway No. 9 covers about 700 miles from Dalhart to Corpus Christi, touted as the shortest Denver to the Gulf route. Each Texas county along the route has considered good roads bonds this year, with 100 to 150 advocates expected in Mason.
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Associated Press
San Angelo
Texas
Puget
Census correction reduces El Paso population
The Census Bureau corrected the 1920 El Paso population to 77,543 from 83,836 after rechecking. Port Bliss military station had been included, requiring a deduction of 6,293 from the earlier total announced July 17.
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Washington
EH Paso
Port Bliss
Cork lord mayor in critical hunger strike state after prison disturbances
London reports Terence Mac Sweeney lord mayor of Cork was brighter after a private chaplain visit but too weak to speak amid two collapses from hunger strike at Brixton jail over fifteen days. Last night clashes injured thirty police outside the prison as crowds fought with officers. The chaplain warned recovery might be impossible and Mac Sweeney remained resigned to his fate.
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Associated Press
London
Terence MacSweeney
Cork
Iixton
MacSweeney
Ban Johnson and Speaker Discuss Boycott Petition
In Philadelphia on August 26 President Ban Johnson and Cleveland manager Speaker held a lengthy talks about the boycott petition against pitcher Mays of the New York Americans. Both would not comment, but a Cleveland player confirmed the petition was signed by Cleveland men.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Ban Johnson
Americana League
Speaker
Cleveland
Mays
New York Americas
Women delegates ban smoking at New Mexico Democrat convention
East Las Vegas New Mexico August 26 the state central committee announced smoking will not be permitted at the state democrat convention tomorrow. It said the ban was to avoid offending women delegates. In Arizona conventions delegates have been allowed to smoke previously.
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Hy Associated Press
Las Vegas
N. M
State Central Committee
Arizona
Corpus Gins Busy In Nueces County Cotton Trade
In Nueces county 29 gins are running to meet strong demand as the cotton crop totals about 66 000 bales. Land yields vary with many farms producing more than a bale per acre while the overall average is around one half bale per acre.
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Sy Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas
Nueces County
Sixteen Left in Eleventh Texas Cavalry Reunion
Sixteen veterans answered the roll at the 43rd reunion of the Eleventh Texas cavalry held in Sherman Texas. Carroll Smith of Red River County, the sole Ninth Texas cavalry survivor now in the area, joined as an affiliate member. The group plans to continue meetings and designated Detroit as their permanent meeting place.
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Sherman
Texas
Eleventh Texas Cavalry
Carroll Smith
Red River County
Ninth Texas Cavalry
Detroit
Campaign to reduce live stock losses announced
Chicago announces a nation wide push to save millions of pounds of meat by eliminating avoidable losses in livestock. A national committee of railroads producers organizations livestock exchanges stock yards and trade groups directs the effort. An expert report says careless handling last year reduced meat supply and caused substantial monetary losses.
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Chicago
Institute of American Meat Packers
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