Bank of England Merges History with Modern Finance
New York reports plans to replace the Bank of England’s old fortress with a modern banking structure. It recalls dramatic episodes from Threadneedle Street, including the 18th century receipts scramble involving Childs Bank and the Duchess of Marlborough, who backed a pivotal payment to avert a collapse.
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Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
Charles Walter Godfrey
Godfrey
William
Namur
Louis XIV
Tregedies
George II
Childs’ Bank
Childs
Sara Jennings
Blenheim
Commodore Sir Bertram Fox Hayes Named Commander of Majestic
Commodore Sir Bertram Fox Hayes, appointed to command the Majestic, the world’s largest liner, is famed as the most honored mercantile skipper afloat. Knighted as a merchant marine commander, he received the gold life saving medal from France in 1916, was mentioned in despatches for Gallipoli, earned the Distinguished Service Order for sinking a submarine, became an aide-de-camp to the King in 1919, and was later made Knight Commander of St Michael and St George. Born in Birkenhead in 1869, he served the White Star Line for 32 years.
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Provincia
Gallipoli
St. Michael and St. George
Sir Bertram
Birkenhead
England
White Star Line
Social Calendar and Party Highlights At Local Church
The Monday church group meets at 4 PM with the Women’s Missionary Society. A Pan-American luncheon is slated for Hamilton Hotel at 1 PM Tuesday. The Bridge Club gathers at 3 30 PM with Mrs. A C Hamilton, and the Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory at 4 PM. A seventh birthday party for Beatrice Baker includes an orchestra and a piñata finale. D A R meeting noted.
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Women's Missionary Society of the Methydist Church
Hamilton Hotel
A. C. Hamilton
A Bailey Lesson in History Highlights key dates
A compact chronology lists events from 1821 to 1919 including Major Andre’s vault in Westminster Abbey, born and died figures such as George E. Pugh and Louisa May Alcott, the 1832 Chicago diocese, 1861 Detroit reception for Col Mulligan, 1871 Paris Commune executions, 1885 Austria’s intervention, and 1919 Lady Astor’s election.
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Westminster Abbey
George E. Pugh
United States
Ohio
Cincinnati
Louisa M. Alcott
Germantown
Chicago
Detroit
Col. Mulligan
Lexington
Rossel
Austria
Bulgaria
Serbia
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House of Commons
Cas Sidy Praised for Ossified Prowess at Work
The Boston Transcript quotes Cas Sidy recalling a foreman compliment about his bone strength. Sidy boasts he carried more osseous matter above his shoulders than any other man in the works, highlighting his reputed physical endurance.
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Cassidy
Mike
Citation by Publication in Webb County Texas 1921
Publication order issued for David Gutierrez in a civil suit No. 5625 brought by Policarpo Cavazos. The case concerns a land sale dispute in Porciones No. 28 and 29 Webb County. Publication to appear weekly for four weeks in The Laredo Daily Times or nearest newspaper.
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Webb County
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Laredd
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Brennan
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Birthday observances honor many notable figures
Georges Leygues and Lindley M. Garrison receive birthday recognition. Arthur Middleton of the Metropolitan Opera and John Barrett of the Pan American Union are noted as born on this day. David Warfield, famed American actor, is also listed with a birth anniversary.
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Arthur Middleton
Metropolitan Opera Company
Logan
Iowa
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Grafton Vt
Lindley M. Garrison
Camden
N. J
David Warfield
San Francisco
D A R Chapter Elects Turner Regent and Welcomes New Members
At a Saturday afternoon meeting at Mrs A Hamiltons home the D A R chapter held a report by Mrs F W Mally on the San Antonio state conference, a rising vote of thanks given, and Mrs D McNell Turner sworn in as regent. Officers and members sworn in included Mrs W W MacGregor vice regent Mrs S BE Woods recording secretary Mrs A C Hamilton corresponding secretary Mr Chas Deutz treasurer Mrs F W Mally registrar Miss Helen MacGregor historian and Mrs Katherine Spohn Hamilton elected honorary member aged 85. Participants included Mrs Hamilton Miss Virginia Tenn and guests Mesdames Turner MacGregor Asher Smith Mally Aldridge Hamilton Woods and Misses Helen Margaret MacGregor Virginia Esther Penn.
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W. W. MacGregor
D. A.R
Mesdames Turner
MacGregor
Asher Smith
Mally
Aldridge
Hamilton
Woods
Helen
Margaret MacGregor
Virginia
Esther Penn
Visitors from San Antonio and Rochester Arrive for Holidays
Personall K Beretta of San Antonio spent the day here on important business. Samuel Meyer of Rochester New York arrived to remain through the holidays and will be joined later by Mrs Meyer.
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San Antonio
Samuel Meyer
Rochester
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Arbuckle Tells Tale In Manslaughter Case
In San Francisco on November 28 Fatty Arbuckle testified that he found Miss Rappe ill on his bathroom floor and helped her to bed. He denied forcing her and said she was moaning, while others entered the room. The trial also raised whether Louise Glaum and six others subpoenaed would testify as rebuttal witnesses. The defense planned to close its case that night.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Fatty” Arbuckle
Miss Rappe
Miss Rapp
Miss Prevost
Cal
Arbuckle
Louise Glaum
DYNAMITE CAP KILLS ROBERT STEELE IN MCKINNEY AREA
Robert Steele aged 55 dies in McKinney Texas from a dynamite cap explosion. He was at a Princeton area farm Saturday blowing out tree stumps and clamped the cap to a dynamite fuse with his teeth, causing a fatal injury.
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Associated Press
McKinney
Texas
Robert Steele
Princeton
Majority of women jurors in Kenney murder trial
Associated Press reports in Los Angeles that the jury panel for the Arthur C. Bureh murder trial is expected to be composed largely of women. The case centers on the alleged killing of J. Belton Kenney, with juror selection ongoing and a decision anticipated today.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur C. Bureh
J. Belton Kenney
Governor Neff invites Marshal Foch to visit Texas
Governor Neff wired President Obregon of Mexico inviting Marshal Foch to San Antonio on December 7. Foch has accepted and will spend two days in Texas, marking a notable diplomatic visit.
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Neff
Obregon
Mexico
San Antonio
Marshal Foch
France
Fort McIntosh Notes Spotlight Holiday Festivities
This week at Fort McIntosh featured a well attended hunting range gathering for officers and families, a Thanksgiving dinner at Service Troop 4th Cavalry with listed guests, and an Open Air Pavilion dance near Victoria Street. Major General Hines is expected to arrive next week while the Fourth Cavalry football team defeated the American Legion squad at Legion Park 13 to 6 and aims to go undefeated.
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Christman
Ward
Shoemaker
Messenger
Wharton
Kowalski
Victoria Street
Laredo
Punch
Hines
8Th Corps
Fort Mcintosh
Fourth Cavalry
Legion Park
American Legion
International conferences urged by President Harding
London reports highlight President Harding's push for a series of international conferences to be observed under a gentleman's agreement. Washington coverage notes naval experts answered British questions on the American naval reduction plan. Denby denies reports that American naval officers oppose Hughes proposals.
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London
Harding
Wasington
Faupares
Hughes
Washinton
Scretary Denby
Now Own Drug Stores in Brooklyn
Associated Press reports that Charles H Heimersheim of the Kings County Pharmaceutical Society says one third of Brooklyn drug stores are owned by former saloon keepers. Federal agents estimate about 600 new drug stores opened in New York last year.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles H Heimersheim
Kings County Pharmaceutical Society
Brooklyn
Washington denial over Briand remarks on Schanzer
Washington November 28 public reports alleged harsh words by Premier Briand while in Washington against Italian Senator Schanzer were formally denied in a statement today by Chairman Hughes.
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Washington
J’remier Briand
Schanzer
Hughes
Louisiana Quarantine on Cotton Shipments Enforced
Quarantine against shipment of cotton from Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico was put into effect by the Louisiana department of agriculture. The order applies to cotton and cotton seed shipments entering Louisiana.
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Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture
Discovery of new planet in asteroid belt announced
Buenos Aires reports Dr Hartmans of La Plata Observatory announcing a new planet between Jupiter and Mars. The 14th magnitude body is seen in Cetus from La Plata, now visible at dusk in the southern sky. Deputy Collector of Customs notice at Laredo lists seized items and calls for claims within 20 days or sale on December 20, 1921.
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Jupiter
Mars
Hartmans
la Plata
Cetus
Pegasus
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R. S
A. R. Kahn
Protest Over Black and Tan Cabarets Reaches Chicago City Hall
A petition signed by 32 000 Black residents of Chicago’s Second Ward was presented to Mayor Thompson and the city council by women’s club leaders. They allege cabarets lower property values and make streets unsafe for children after dark due to Black and Tan facilities.
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Chicago
Second Ward
Thompson
Health Toast Scrawled Verse Appears in Paper Alley
A fragmented urban excerpt features a playful line about health toast and a mock warning to the stomach, signed with initials H M K. The readable portion points to a cheeky caption or doodle in a column, suggesting light, informal content rather than a formal article.
Times Economy Ad Offers Monthly Opportunities
An advertisement invites readers to watch The Times daily for opportunities, promising a monthly rate. The exact offer details and terms are unclear from the fragment.
Return from convention of pedagogues in Dallas
County School Superintendent B Richardson and City School Superintendent L J Christen and wife returned to their homes this morning from Dallas where they attended the annual convention of the Texas State Teachers Association. More than 7 000 superintendents principals and teachers from across the state attended discussions on vital educational topics and actions were taken to benefit schools.
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B. Richardson
L. J. Christen
Dallas
Texas State Teachers Association
Three Dead In Rialto Theater Fire in New Haven
Three people died and 79 injured when a Rialto Theater blaze in New Haven Conn broke out last night. Fire origin undetermined though incense in a scene is suspected. Many in balcony leaped to safety as exits were misused and the coroner opened an investigation.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Rialto Theater
R. H. Perrigo
Board weighs resignation of Gatesville juvenile school head
The Texas board of control met at 1 30 PM to consider the resignation of Gatesville juvenile training school Superintendent King. A petition signed by about 200 Gatesville residents urging his retention arrived and will be considered today.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Board of Control
King
Gatesville
Ford Proposal Talks On Muscle Shoals Deal
Government officials close to the Henry Ford negotiations said they expected a modified proposal soon, likely a complete substitution for the previous plan, as talks in Washington progressed regarding the Alabama nitrate and water power projects.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Women traffic cops debut with tin whistles in New York
Women traffic cops armed only with tin whistles made their bow to the New York public today. At all intersections near schools women police reserves were on duty to replace 2,500 patrolmen protecting milk wagons during the milk handlers strike.
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Associated Press
New York
East college scoring leader Kaw edges Penn finish in thriller
Eddie Kaw of Cornell tops East scoring for the season while Yale captain Malcolm Aldrich wins field goal honors with five. Hanson of Cornell holds a large lead in goals from touchdowns with 27 from the 15 yard line.
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Associated Press
New York
Eddie Kaw
Cornell
O. Wawse
Penn
Malcolm Aldrich
Yale
Hanson
Ways to Do It: Brewster’s Millionaire Powers Explored
Brewster lists six ways a rich man could spend his millions including cashing a check for an old friend buying oil stock with a win and donating to a Democratic campaign fund. He also suggests living at a hotel for a week and stocking up his basement in a lighthearted American Legion Weekly piece.
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Brewster
American Legion Weekly
Why Not a Peke in Louisville Courier Journal
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal shows a playful exchange about choosing a Pekingese dog. The dialogue hints at a domestic moment and a shopper’s whim to acquire a small lapdog as a gift or companionship.
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Louisville Courier Journal
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