Chronology of Notable American and World Events
A compact timeline lists key events from 1810 to 1919 including Jonathan Meigs becoming Ohio governor in 1810, David Davis appointed Associate Justice in 1862, Detroit alert over a Confederate plot in 1864, the Pope inviting bishops for a centenary in 1866, a devastating fire in Yeddo in 1878, the 1884 Supreme Court ruling on head tax, Red Cloud’s death in 1909, and the United States adopting soft coal rations in 1919.
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Jonathan Meigs
Ohio
David Davis
Illinois
Supreme Court of the United States
Detroit
Rome
Peter and
Parii
Yeddo
Red Cloud
Pine Ridge Agency
North Dakota
United States
Birthday Anniversary of Notable Figures
December 5 marks birthdays of William Cardinal O Connor born Lowell Mass 86 years ago today Rear Admiral Henry T Mayo born Burlington Vermont 65 Bishop Edward Blake born Gorham Maine 53 Isauro Gabardon resident commissioner from the Philippines in Washington 46 James Putin infielder for the St Louis American League born Swansea Wales 34 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cardinal O'Connel
Boston
Sacred College
United States
Lowell
Mass
Henry T. Mayo
Burlington
Edward Blake
Methodists Episcopal Church
Gorham
Maine
Isauro Gabardon
Philippines
Washington
James Putin
St. Louis
Swansea
Wales
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Favored by Mothers
The soothing and healing proper ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy make it a popular choice with people everywhere. It is prized by mothers of young children for colds croup and whooping cough and offers quick relief without opium or other harmful drugs.
Rotary Ladies' Night Set for 7 45 PM Departure
Rotarians are reminded that Gcv. George must leave on the night train, so the Ladies' Night Programme starts at sharp o clock. Pass the word to guests and fellow Rotarians and beat the Hamilton at 7 45 p.m.
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Gcv
George
the Hamilton
Ring Theatre fire in Vienna claims 700 lives
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Ring Theatre disaster in Vienna in which about 700 people perished. Also observed are Catholic feast days worldwide and various regional events including legislative sessions and conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Saskatchewan
Pacific Northwest Foreign Tracts
Tacoma
Colorado River
Riverside
Calif
Grand Island
Nebraska
American Petroleum Institute
Chicago
John Cadman
Great Britain
Navy
Sapelo
Newport
KR L
United State
Europe
European
U. S. Senate
Watson
Georgia
Railroad Time Table Updates and Departures
Texas-Mexican No. 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 12 10 p m No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 8 36 p m International & Great Northern through fast train for St Louis leaves at 12 01 p m arrives at 6 00 p m Night Train leaves at 10 p m arrives at 7 30 a m
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Corpus Christi
Corous Christi
Train Schedule Between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass
Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 830 am arrives Minera 1020 am Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1100 am arrives Laredo 215 pm
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Meet Opens in Birmingham
Representatives from major Southern universities gather in Birmingham for the annual Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting. The session opens tomorrow and continues through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
The
Southern
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Sesson
We Buy Rage. Old rags cleaned and brought to Times
Offer seeks old rags for cleaning and resale. Bring to The Times office for best prices. rage must be soft and clean.
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Times Office
Bernhardt Carves Marble Statue for Her Tomb
Latest photo from Paris shows Sarah Bernhardt in La Vierge in a current role. She has begun a new occupation during idle moments, carving a marble statue of herself for her tomb.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Winter Desire Revealed In Club Talk
In a club style exchange Percy notes a growing interest in girls while Reggie remarks on a plan to win a girl this winter through a family with coal cigars and a warm parlor involvement. The dialogue highlights social aims and settings.
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Percy
Reggie
Social Calendar Highlights Thursday Activities
Mrs. J. T. Hassell entertains the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 PM. The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church meets with Mrs. R. A. Millar at the Hiatt home at 8:30 PM. The W. M. A. circles convene at their usual afternoon hour on Friday. Camp Fire Girls meet at Mrs. A. Poggenpohl’s home at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hassell
Married Ladies
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
R. A. Millar
Hiatt
Circles of
A. Poggenpohl
Chain of Amber Imagery Echoes Egypt in Verse
A lyrical fragment places Amber from Egypt beside a bustling clipping of social notes and events. It weaves ornamental verse with local notices from Laredo including visits, library hours, a Red Cross nominating committee, and a bridge club luncheon, linking poetry and community life.
Red Cross Board Nominees Sought in Local Election
Islitas, Mrs. R. H. Trammel, Aguila res, Mrs. C. C. Burr, North Laredo, Mrs. M. G. Delling, Mrs. D. D. Davies, Dolores. Three members underwriting the petition may submit names of other nominees to the committee and such names will be added to the list. Election runs December 12 to 17 with polling at Chamber of Commerce, Public Library, Horner's drug store, City drug store and Windrow's drug store.
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Islitas
R. H. Trammel
Aguilares
C. C. Burr
North Laredo
M. G. Delling
D. D. Davies
Dolores
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
The
Public Library
Horner's Drug Store
City Drug Store
Windrow's Drug Store
Suit Filed Over Trouser Length Delays Wedding Dress
John Crim of St Louis sues a tailor in circuit court seeking 113 dollars for a ruined wedding ceremony. He claims the trousers were alternately too long and too short, causing postponement and including prepaid rent and legal fees in the amount.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
John Crim
Circuit Court
Rim Gays
Woman Shot Dead in Sherman Auto. Telegraph Operator Louise Carpenter Killed
Miss Louise Carpenter, 18, a railroad telegraph operator in Sherman Texas, was shot and killed while seated in her automobile last night. A man who was working on the automobile is detained pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sherman
Texas
Louise Carpenter
Strand Theatre Presents Dickens' Our Mutual Friend
At the Strand Theatre two day engagement begins today with Charles Dickens Our Mutual Friend. Directors with refinement and vision present a highly unusual character picture expected to draw strong national interest and praise for its acting.
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Charles Dickens
Wll
Strand Theatre
Carrnival at Royal Theatre Delights Audiences Today
The public will soon see Carrnival at the Royal Theatre today. The production, described as a play of passion rather than a super film, earns a strong, favorable note for its dramatic intensity and desirability among viewers.
Popularity Contest Leads Ten Contestants Named
Complete list of the ten leading contestants posted daily in our window includes Courtney Slaughter Esther Penn Blanche Evetts Alice Penn Virginia Moon Evelyn Ryan Aliie Heinsz Marguerite Yeager Nellie Ward. Olympia Candy Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Slaughter
Esther Penn
Blanche Evetts
Alice Penn
Virginia Moon
Evelyn Ryan Aliie Heinsz
Marguerite Yeager
Nellie Ward
Conchita Arellano
Wile
Japan Accepts Quadruple Plan Amid Far Eastern Talks
The Japanese government reportedly accepted the Quadruple understanding in the Far East conference. A British spokesman noted the 5-4-4 ratio on capital ships was related to a broader settlement and not yet accepted by Tokyo. The Far Eastern committee adopted a pledge against new spheres of influence and adjourned to allow Shantung talks. telegraphic delays hindered Tokyo’s naval limitation reply.
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Preas
Washington
Dec
Factic
Associated Press
Honolulu
Tokio
Far Eastern Committee
China
Shantung
Texas Masonic Grand Officers Elected
The Masonic grand lodge of Texas completed officer elections with Wong Jesu't as Grand master and D. F. P. Johnson of Brownswood as deputy grand master. Other officers named include Mixe H. Thomas of Dallas as grand senator warden Gun A Brandt of Houston as grand junior warden and Gwrnn Williams of Decatur as grand senior deacon. Installations to follow today amid appointive officers led by Grand Ves Jovsean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas
Wong Jesu't
D. F P. Johnson
Brownswood
Mixe H. Thomas
Dallas
Gun A Brandt
Houston
Gwrnn Williams
Decatur
EH. C. Talbot
B. Pearson, Membe
S&s
Cochran
Fort Worth
John W
Rail officials plan wage cut talks across eastern railroads
New York December 8 officials from fifty four railroads east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio River will meet to prepare for wage reduction conferences with railroad employes. Managers seek a 10 percent cut for train service workers and cuts to non transportation workers aligned with rates in other industries. The meeting will also decide if wage disputes go to separate conferences or a single session before the Railroad Labor Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mississippi
Ohio River
United States Railroad Labor Board
Chicago Stockyards Turmoil Sparks Large Police Deployment
By Associated Press Chicago December 8 Fifteen hundred policemen were dispatched to the stockyards as dawn broke after violent clashes with strike sympathizers. Earlier 200 officers fired on crowds injuring one dead nine seriously hurt and an unknown number. Mounted police charged with clubs as saloons were closed by order of the peace chief and women armed with pepper oil and tacks challenged officers. A temporary injunction against picketing was granted by the Superior Court.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Padang House
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen's Union
Superior Court
Prompt action urged on tariff bill by cotton goods group
Washington delegates told the senate finance committee that prompt action on the tariff bill was needed. Uncertainties hinder current operations and new ventures, and Arthur Lowe for manufacturers criticized the Underwood bill as lacking proper industry protection.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Arthur Lowe
Congress
Typhus Rages as Moscow Hospitals Add 3000 Beds
In Moscow typhus hospital capacity expands with 3,000 new beds as deaths rise in famine districts where food shortages bite. Astrakhan reports typhus smallpox cholera and black death spreading. Texas Grand Lodge recognizes Valle de Mexico after a decade of withholding, following visit by W L Vaile and Senator Luis J. Zales.
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Moscow
Astrakhan
Waco
Texas
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Valle de Mexico
Texas Lodge
W. L. Vaile
City of
Mexico
Luis J. Zales
Zacatecas
Hidden pirate treasure found near Cuxhaven
Berlin reports a vast hoard unearthed near Cuxhaven buried by the renowned 14th century pirate Stoertebecker. The chest, once misread as brass props, yielded geoid items. Under local law, a tenth share goes to the finder. further riches are feared buried nearby as searchers press on. Stoertebecker, famed terror of the North Sea, was captured and hanged at L iam burg.
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Berlin
Cuxhaven
Stoertebecker
Neishherprd
Renacu Stoerteherker
Noth Sea
Kaiser Publishes Comparative Historical Tables Book
Former Emperor William releases a book titled Comparative Historical Tables from 1878 to the Outbreak of the War in 1914 as reported by Achtuhr Abendblatt. The work includes tabulated data and details on events immediately preceding the great war.
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Associated Press
Berlin
William
Achtuhr Abendblatt
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations mixed item
The weather forecast from New Orleans bureau notes tonight fair and colder with interior frost by Friday. Fort McIntosh records show 72 maximum and 48 minimum temperatures with southeast winds, partly cloudy skies and rainfall of 0.32 inches. A brief note mentions the quadrille as the earliest ballroom dance, around 1815, followed by the 1836 invention of the waltz lancers era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Submarine 8 48 Held Bottom After Nose Dive
Fifty one sailors escaped through a torpedo tube from submarine 8 48 after a nose dive near Bridgeport. The craft sank, perched on the bottom for over 106 hours before a tanker rescued the crew and towed them to New York navy yard. Several men, including Lt. Francis Adams Smith, suffered chlorine gas exposure.
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Associated Press
Dudgeport
Conn
Lake Line
Navy Yard
New York Observation
New York
Bec
Bridgeport
New York Navy Yard
Francis Adams Smith
Salvation
Cal public official Gilbert dies with cremation request
EH Gilbert longtime California public servant and San Bernardino county assessor died in San Bernardino. He described modern funeral ceremonies as barbarous in a note and directed his remains be cremated with ashes scattered over the San Bernardino mountains. He left an estate of about $50,000 and specified burial costs not to exceed eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itv Associated Press
San Bernardino
Cal
EH Gilbert
California
Barhicarous
Gilbert
San Bernardino Mountains
Crown Forces to Leave Ireland If Agreement Ratified
Dublin December 8. Military headquarters announced that crown forces will be removed from Ireland within a month if the Anglo Irish Agreement is ratified. The statement outlines a rapid withdrawal plan contingent on ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HY Ase Hteo Pte
Dublin
Ireland
District Governor Holmgreen Arrives in Laredo for Rotary Events
George Holmgreen district governor of Rotary Clubs in Texas and Oklahoma arrived in Laredo this morning. He was welcomed by a Rotary reception committee led by Charles Deutz. At noon he attended the Kiwanis luncheon as guest of honor and tonight spoke at the Rotary Ladies Night before leaving for Antonio.
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Kiwanis
WII
Rotary
George Holmgreen
Texas
Oklahoma
Laredo
Rotary Club
Charles Deutz
Holmgreen
Onear
Kiwanis Club
Antonio
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Esther Hirsch
Webb Chapter
American Red Cross
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B. G. Salinas
J. Rodriguez
R. K. Mims
Hall Brennan
Harry Sames
J. C. Netzer
Fred W
Matthes
Mesdames
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Royal
Olympia Candy CO
Staines
Yi i Um i
Japan
Masonic
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Valley OF Mexico
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