A Brief Look at Historic Milestones Across Years
The London Times began printing by steam power in 1814. Telegraphic dispatches started in 1847 from Detroit to Ypsilanti. Gladstone arrived in Corfu as High Commissioner in 1858. The Northwestern Woman’s Suffrage Association met in Detroit in 1470. Josef Hofmann debuted in Newark City in 1887. The Cherokee Council sold the Cherokee Strip for 8700 dollars in 1891. Senator Graham N. Fitch died in Logansport in 1892. Ohio’s constitution centennial was celebrated at Chillicothe in 1902. The International Labor Conference ended in Washington in 1919.
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London Times
Detroit
Ypsilanti
Mr. Gladstone
Corfu
Northwestern Woman's Suffrage Association
Josef Hofmann
America
Newark City
Cherokee Council
United States
Cherokee Strip
Graham N. Fitch
Indiana
Logansport
Leroy
N. Y
Ohio
Chillicothe
International Labor Conference
Washington, D. C
Birthday anniversaries mark six notable figures today
William G. Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen born in La Prairie DL 62 years ago. Edwin P. Morrow Kentucky governor born in Somerset Ky 43 years ago. George D. Strayer educator born Wayne Pa 45 years ago. Trixie Friganza Cincinnati actress born 51 years ago. Aaron B. Watkins Prohibition party candidate born Rushsylvania Ohio 58 years ago.
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William G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
la Prairie
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
Somerset
George D. Strayer
Teachers Collegg
Columbia University
Wayne
Trixie Friganza
Cincinnati
Aaron 8. Watkins
Prohibition Party
Rushsylvania
Ohio
Anniversary Banquet for Knights of Columbus in Philadelphia Tonight
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus establishment in Pennsylvania with a Philadelphia banquet. Portland, Rockland, and Echmond anchors appear in a busy slate of events including Presbyterian talks in Virginia and a Plymouth Rock canopy dedication by the Society of Colonial Dames of America. The Interstate Commerce Commission hearings reopen a New England railroads case for shared revenue. Preservation drives highlight the Plymouth Rock rededication, noting the rock sits on a new level beneath a new roof.
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Knights of Columbus
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
North Ireland
Belfast
Maryland
U. S. Navy
Rockland
North
Echmond
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
Plymouth
Mass
Aday
Society of Colonial Dames of America
Plymouth Rock
Massachusetts
Martial law declared in Mino West Virginia coal fields
Martial law was proclaimed in the Mino coal region of West Virginia as authorities moved to restore order amid unrest. In related front page news, Armenian forces retook the city of Kars from Turkish control, marking a strategic reversal.
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Mino, W. Va
Kars
Canada enters final week of federal election campaign
The federal election campaign in Canada today enters its final week as parties push last message to voters. Parties, led by major leaders, rally supporters, set out their plans, and emphasize swing ridings as scrutiny intensifies ahead of voting.
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Canada
Social Calendar and Local Notices Highlight Gatherings
Pan American Luncheon at Hamilton Hotel at 1 pm. Tuesday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. A. C. Hamilton at 3 30 pm. Junior Auxiliary meets 4 pm at Rectory. Wednesday Auction Bridge Club 3 pm hosted by Mrs. L Daiches. Parish Guild business meeting 3 30 pm at Rectory. Plus poetry excerpt and multiple society updates on residents travel, illness, births, and a Houston Weiner marriage announced with ceremony on Thanksgiving Day.
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Hamilton
A. C. Hamilton
Just Like a Club Gives Cozy Winter Parlor Interest
In a casual exchange Percy notes a growing interest in girls, while Reggie responds that he aims to find a winter romance with a girl whose father owns ample coal and cigars, ensuring a warm parlor for evenings.
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Percy
Reggie
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau at The Times
Tonight and Wednesday generally fair and colder. Fort McIntosh observations show a maximum of 74 and a minimum of 40 degrees with southeast winds. Clear skies and dry conditions prevail across the area.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Mark Twain and Edison Gift to Russian Children
In Chistopol on the Kama river, Nov. 29, children thanked the American Relief Administration for white rolls from Minnesota flour. They praised Mark Twain and Thomas A. Edison, saying they love reading about America and admire Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Local diversity includes Kirghese and Kalmuk tribes.
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Chistopol
Tartar Republic
Russia
Mark Twain
Tomas A. Edison
Kama River
America
Thomas A. Foison
Tom Sawyer
Huck Finch
Dixon
Indy
Cristopol
County Agents Meet in National Association Session
Advancement and unification of county agricultural agent work will be sought at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents annual meeting on November 30.
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Chicago
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
A brief promotional item urging readers to subscribe to The Times for daily opportunities. It highlights a monthly price of 4.fc. and emphasizes continued access to potential chances in daily editions.
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the Times
Popularity Contest Top Twenty List Displayed In Window
A daily window display shows the twenty leading contestants with names and numbers. Courtney Slaughter heads the list at 2821, followed by Blanche Evetts 2439 and Conchita Arellano 469 among others. The roll includes Marguerite Yeager 525, Eugenia Copeland 169, Olga Garza 135, Lamar Benavides 117, and Olympia Candy Co. among entries.
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Courtney Slaughter
Blanche Evetts
Oscreeseseers
Marguerite Yeager
Fess Tee
Conchita Arellano
Corinne Hamilton
Semis
Zhida RotBe
CRG
Rotors Cicles
Cexee
Eugenia Copeland
Evescurd
Olga Antonia Garza
Budy Wheont 20Sc
Secre Ieee
Lamar Benavides
Olympia Candy CO
Multiple sports figures and events featured across boxing and football
Jimmy Maugan prepares in Philadelphia to enter boxing under manager Jack Levive led Western league club in Tulsa. Rabbit Maranville captains a strong basketball team in Holyoke. Notre Dame football praised as lightest in memory. Charley Graham plans to retire as Seals manager. Charley Moran and Bill Brennan umpire in National League baseball. Talks of a boxers union surface in New York. Jimmy Potts barred from boxing in Minnesota past age limit. Rumors on Bob Fisher retiring as Harrard coach, Yale defeat noted. Battling Levinsky still active. National champions named in football across regions. Penn State, Centre College, Iowa, Nebraska, California noted. Animation horse champion pedigree unclear. Boxing experts favor Pobby Barrett for Benny Leonard’s crown. Barrett 19 with seven wins all by knockouts. Henry Leonard resumes season post-rest. bouts with George Ward, Pinky Mitchell, Young Denny planned.
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Jimmy Maugan
Macon
Philadelphia
Jack Levivelt
Tulsa
Seals
Charley Moran
Centre College
Bill Brennan
Tulane University
New York
Jimmy Potts
Minneapolis
Minnesota Commisot
Bob Fisher
Harrad
Cambridge
Yale
Battling Levinsky
Battler
United States
Penn State
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri Valley
California
Pacific Coast
Fhilesophia
Pobby Barrett
Benny Leonard
Barrett
WN. O. Wallop
Henry Leonard
George Ward
Lightie
Pinky Mitchell
Milwaukee
Young Denny
New Orleans
Chamberlains Tablets Praised by Mrs Button for Digestive Aid
Mrs Ella Button of Kirkville New York reports Chamberlains Tablets have helped her digestion and constipation and she recommends them to friends who also praise the medicine highly.
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Chamberlain
Ella l L. Button
Kirkville
N. Y
King Could Not Withdraw Plea At Juvenia School
The board of centros in Austin Texas accepted the resignation of Superintendent King of the Juvenia training school by a unanimous vote. They declared King unauthorized to withdraw his resignation after presenting it and refused his request to withdraw. The resignation is not effective for 60 days. a successor will be appointed later, Chairman Cowell said.
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Associated Prena
Austin
Texas
Centros
King
sJuventia Training School
Cowell
Harding Plan To Guide Postwar Conference Talks
President Harding proposes a continuing conference structure with an association that would act as an undermining force for the league. Nine powers approve removing extra territorial rights in China with a study into laws and courts by an international commission. Debate continues on a 60 or 70 percent moral ratio for Japan, with Japan pushing for 70 percent status.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Conference of the Nations
New “Association
League
Nine Powers
China
International Commission
Buckley Not Expelled Under Article 33 In Mexico
William Buckley, head of the American Association of Mexico, was not expelled under Article 33. He can return only with the Mexican president’s authorization. He left for Laredo with Mexican officials’ knowledge after five days at the American embassy, where he sought refuge and notified Washington officials, while American Charge Summerlin pressed the foreign office on the arrest order and Buckley’s activities against the current government.
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Mexico City
William Buckley
American Association of Mexico
Laredo
George T. Summerlin
Foreign Office
Buckley
Washington
Cattle Tick Quarantine Lifted Across 20 Texas Counties
Governor proclaims end of cattle tick quarantine in about twenty Texas counties including Bandera Blanco Brazos Edwards Fannin Freestone Gregg Harrison Kendall Kerr Kimble Lee Morris Rains Heal Red River Robertson Smith Titus Travis Upshur Williamson Wood and parts of Comanche Milam Leona and Anderson after federal clearance.
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Austin
Texas
Bandera
Blanco
Brazos
Edwards
Fannin
Freestone
Gregg
Harrison
Kendall
Kerr
Kimble
Lee
Morris
Rains
Heal
Red Rayer
Robertson
Smith
Titus Travis
Upshur
Williamson
Wood
Comanche
Free Area
Milam
Leen
Anderson
War hero made his last fight steamer last Sunday
New York, Nov. 29. Lieut. Col. Charles W. Whittlesey, once hailed as a war hero, took his life en route to Havana. Family recalls memories of war and missing brothers in arms, noting a deep strain after attending the funeral of America's unknown soldier in Washington.
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New York
America
Charles W. Whittlesey
Havana
France
Washington
Naval Experts' Meeting Postponed to Tomorrow
Washington November 29 The big five naval experts meeting was postponed today and rescheduled for tomorrow at the request of one delegation.
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Washington
Traveling salesman Charles Sheehy dies in Sherman
Sherman Texas November 29 Charles Sheehy aged 69 years long time Texas traveling salesman died at his home here early today after a quarter century on the road He was a prominent figure in local business circles and will be buried in Sherman his death leaving a widow and several children.
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Sherman
Texas
Charles Sheehy
Weeks finds cure for colds after rain drenched trip
Washington November 28 Secretary of War Weeks says a novel cure for a bad cold appeared after a long soaking in New York. He had attended an army navy game and reported rain and exposure were not expected to help, yet the cold vanished following the downpour.
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Associated Press
Wahington
Weeks
New York
Railroads Asked to Justify Transportation Charges
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a public questionnaire to carriers. Railroads have until December 14 to 21 to show whether current rates are reasonable countrywide or by territorial groups, and to what extent modifications are needed. It also seeks a definite financial showing and asks what rate of return railroads should earn after March 1, 1922, when the act's earnings standard expires.
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Ay Associated Prena
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wool and Mohair Rates From Texas to Boston Ordered Reduced
Commodity rates on wool and mohair from Texas to Boston were held higher than justified and railroads were ordered to file reduced rates for the commission's approval. Tariffs from Mississippi river crossings to Boston were deemed reasonable amid protests by Boston dealers.
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Washington
Texas
Boston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Mississippi
Brooklyn Theater Collapse Kills Several Builders
Fifteen or twenty workmen are believed dead after a theater under construction at Bedford and Park Avenue in Brooklyn collapsed. Police report early today indicate many workers trapped as rescuers search the site.
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New York
Bedford and
Park Avenue
Brooklyn
Winter Golf Trials Draw Pros to Southern Tournaments
New York reports efforts by a Louis organization to persuade members of the professional golfers association to participate in winter events across Texas Louisiana and Mississippi with the aim of expanding play during the season.
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New York
Louis
Professional Golfers’ Association
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
TC U Football Players Awarded Letters Record Set
Eighteen football players at Texas Christian University receive letters, seven freshmen among them. All will return next year and remain eligible, setting a record in TC U history.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Maria Erzberger Takes the Veil in Holland Nunnery
Maria Erzberger, daughter of slain German Finance Minister Mathias Erzberger, has taken the veil at a convent in Echt, Southern Holland, according to Associated Press dispatches from Berlin dated November 29.
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Berlin
Maria Erzberger
Mathias Erzberger
Echt
Holland
Cureton to Take Oath as Texas Chief Justice Friday
Austin Tex Nov 29 C M Cureton who succeeds Judge Nelson Phillips as chief justice of the Texas supreme court will take the oath of office Friday It was announced today by W A Keeling acting attorney general who will be sworn in at the same time as attorney general.
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Austin
Texas
C. M. Cureton
Nelson Phillips
Texas Supreme Court
W. A. Keeling
Charles Flato Jr Found Dead In Kingsville Home
Corpus Christi tale reports Charles Flato Jr aged 38 a prominent South Texas businessman was found dead at his Kingsville home early today a pistol lay near the body authorities say he had been in ill health the death appears nonaccidental the case is under review by local police and coroner officers linger over possible causes and circumstances surrounding the tragedy
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Charles Flato, Jr
South Texas
Kingsville
Whiskey Seizure In Dallas Box Car Raid
Police raided a box car on a switch track in Dallas on November 29 and seized 30 cases of bonded whiskey. No arrests were reported.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Aigrettes Captured Near City By Inspectors
Early this morning near the Rio Grande front customs inspectors seized a prominent Syrian from the East and confiscated one pound and one ounce of fine aigrettes. The birds are prohibited from entry into the United States and the seized lot is valued at about $2,000 retail.
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Rio Grande Front
Laredo
United States
Flood Drives Evacuations Along Ohio River
Floods sweep the Ohio River basin after days of rain, forcing evacuation of residents in lowland areas. Authorities report more than two decades since a comparable rise, with police guiding people from homes to boats amid rising waters.
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Preas Pittchurk
Ohio River
I Dita
Growth of New England Pro Golfers Association
The New England Professional Golfers Organization shows rapid expansion with 115 members, indicating rising participation in regional professional golf circles.
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New England Professional Golfers’ Organization
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Cyril Kebby
Polly Yates
Irene Leyendecker
Yates
Millett
A. J. Kistetter
Marey Hospital
Charles Hughes
Monterrey
Mexico
Nell McMillan
Bryan
W. C. Beaman
Imma Pierce
Eloisa Cardenas
San Antonio
Mr. &. M. Allen
Amanda Allen
Woman’s Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
Sarah Bernhardt
Mc Graw
Moser Auto CO
Summerlin
Mxican
Board OF Control
Committee of Experts
Japan
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Charles Flato
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