Notable historical birth and death milestones in brief
A compact date list notes events and figures from 1808 to 1919. It records births of Kingsley Bingham and George A. Custer, a senate presidency, Rome's capital change, Keifer as Speaker, Stevenson burial by Samoans, Campbell-Bannerman as British premier, and Balkan peace pacts.
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Kingsley
Bingham
Michigan
United States
Camillus
N. Y
Green Oak
Mich
George A. Custer
Harrison County
Ohio
Battle of the Little Big Horn
Jesse D. Bright
Indiana
United States Senate
Rome
Kingdom of
Italy
J. Warren Keifer
Robert Louis Stevenson
Vaea
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
Jugo-Slavia
Birthday list of notable figures from past ages
Admiral Jellicoe and other prominent individuals are noted to have birthdays on this date. The roll includes Rt Rev Walter T Summer bishop of Oregon born in Manchester in 184? and Paul Painleve born in Paris, with other figures like Sir Frederick Bridge and Ellis Parker Butler also listed as born on this day.
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Viscount Jellicoe
Scapa
Walter T. Summer
Oregon
Manchester
N. H
Paul Painleve
Paris
Frederick Bridge
Westminster Abbey
Worcestershire
International Court to Open First Session in January
The Hague will host the inaugural session of the Permanent Court of International Justice in January. The Peace Palace becomes the court seat, with the right wing available if Carnegie Institution offers are accepted.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Permanent Court of International Justice
Peace Palace
Carnegie Institution
Bishop warns of danger from racial divisions at Washington Conference
The Bishop of Peterborough urged greater focus on the negro question at the Washington Conference. He warned the world risks a future colossal conflict between white and colored races and warned that the world drifts toward color division.
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Leicester
Eng
Peterborough
Washington
Constipation Tip From An Old Remedy
When you are constipated take two Chamberlain's tablets after supper for a gentle bowel movement and relief from dull feeling. The remedy aims to aid digestion, support liver function, and promote comfort without harsh effects.
Grain elevator men meet in Columbus on freight rate inquiry
Ohio grain elevator men are summoned to Columbus today to aid an investigation into freight rates on grain and grain products.
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Ohio
Columbus
Social calendar and charity notes from community groups
Monday through Friday events include Wo man s Club regular meeting at 4 pm in civil rooms and Woman s Missionary Society gathering at the Methodist Church on Tuesday The Tuesday Bridge Club meets at 3 30 pm and Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church convenes at 4 pm at the Rectory The Associated Charities reports aiding many in need including a blind Mexican woman seeking treatment and a disabled Mexican boy case details, with help pledged from doctors and local volunteers. CHAS NIXON signs off as general secretary.
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Woman’s Club
Woman's Missionary
Society of the Methodist Church
R. L. Bobbitt
Christ Church
Associated Charities
Bodet
Beeville
Bigs
Chas. Nixon
Women gain in politics and professions, many notable firsts
The piece lists multiple women achieving historic roles and milestones: two women to join New Jersey's upcoming legislature, Phoebe M. Curtis named Essex County treasurer, and Mabel Pound Le Roy appointed Recorder of the General Land Office in Washington. It notes women entering medicine, teaching farm health, and college progress, plus local social events and a honor for Fort Worth and Laredo connections.
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New Jersey
Helen MacGregor
Dolores
Ing
Paris
Elmira
New York State
Hoashoo
University of Edinburgh
Hong Kong
Mary Nichols
Theodore Kerr
Birming Cotulla
Arriva
Bam
Ala
Lincoln Street
Massachusetts
Phoebe M. Curtis
Gloucester
Offce
Essex County
Douglas Pope
Webb
Hood
Extenare Sion Service
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Mysora
India
Wome
Nushanl
Mabel Pound le Roy
Mich Zan
General Land Office
Washington
le Roy Hazy Beer
Quadruple Entente Draft Under Consideration Abroad
The draft Quadruple Entente as a substitute for the Anglo Japanese alliance is under consideration by the United States Great Britain Japan and France governments as of December 5. The plan aims to realign alliance commitments among the four nations in the current international context.
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Associated Prensa
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
Subcommittee approves plan for wireless use in China
Washington December 5 The sub committee on draft of the Far Eastern committee adopted Elihu Root's tentative plan on wireless installations in China. The move finalizes a key proposal outlined last week and signals progress in coordinating communications in the region.
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Washington
Far Eastern Committee
China
Elihu Root
Marshal Foch Arrives In El Paso For Meeting With U.S. Leaders
In Austin on December 6 Adjutant General Barton and American Legion Commander Wayne Davis sailed to El Paso to greet Marshal Foch upon his arrival and hold talks with U.S. officials ahead of events in the border city.
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Austin
Texas
Barton
Wayne Davis
American Legion
el Paso
Marshal Foch
Judge Maxey Dead Aged 75 Eminent Jurist Passes
Austin Texas December 5 Judge T S Maxey aged 75 a recognized eminent jurist died at his home today He served as judge of the United States district court for the Western district of Texas for 28 years appointed by President Cleveland in 1888.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
T. S. Maxey
United States District Court For
Western District of Texas
Cleveland
Harding to deliver annual message in person tomorrow
President Harding told the congressional committee that he will deliver his annual message in person at 12 30 tomorrow after being notified of Congress's convening.
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Washington
Harding
Congressional Committee
Congress
Transit privileges denied in joint-rate case ruling
The Supreme Court held that a railroad joining with others granting joint rates cannot be compelled by the Interstate Commerce Commission to extend transit privileges individually to shippers on its lines. Associated Press dispatch from Washington dated December 5 reports the decision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Today’s events across nations and states
The Sixty-seventh Congress opens its first regular session while the U S Supreme Court reconvenes after a two week recess. Canada’s federal election campaign ends with meetings nationwide. Portland Maine holds municipal elections as does several other major cities. Brooklyn marks the 45th anniversary of the fatal theatre fire with nearly 200 dead. British delegates attend an armament conference dinner in New York as Charleston hosts governors for their annual meeting. The Alabama National Guard trial for the killing of William Baird begins in Tuscaloosa.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Canada
Dominion
Brooklyn
Portland
Maine
New York
Charleston
D. C
House of Governors
Historic players hired coach at Lake Forest College
Her'ph Glaze once a Dartmouth standout and Red Sox pitcher has been named football coach at Lake Forest College. Constint Le Marin, Belgian war hero and wrestling champion, received decorations from Russia, Italy, France and England and earned the US Distinguished Service Medal as one of the few foreign soldiers to do so.
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Her'ph Glaze
Dartmouth Beverall
Red Sox
Lake Forest College
Constint le Marin
Russia
Italy
France
England
Babe Ruths World Series penalty verdict and ban
Babe Ruth had his 1921 World Series profits forfeited and was suspended until May 20, 1922 for joining a post season barnstorming tour. He may seek reinstatement on May 20 or within ten days after. Ruths 1921 share totaled 3562.26 dollars, same as Meusel. Piercy received 100 dollars less.
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Chicago
Babe
Bill Piercy
Bob Meugel
Ruth
Meusel
Piercy
Irish Truce Still In Force Amid Negotiations
London dispatch reports Irish peace talks breaking down claims from official quarters. Dail Eireann delegates poised to return soon while truce holds with no immediate hostilities expected. Sinn Fein visited Downing Street and conferred with government reps on continuing the truce amid a crisis in negotiations.
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Associated Press
London
Dail Eireann
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Downing Street
Lloyd George
No Right to Picket During Strikes Court Says
The Supreme Court ruled that organized labor has no right to picket during a strike when the action is importunate. The decision was announced in Washington as of December 6. Associated Press report notes the ruling limits picketing power in labor disputes.
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Sy Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Corrects an Error on Texas State Railroad Condition
Austin Dec 5 report on Texas state railroad condition by J R Moore auditor of railroad commission cited a 28000 loss since board takeover. S Raymond Brooks secretary of board of managers says funds were used to rehabilitate the road and disputes the loss figure in a capital press room letter.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Texas State Railroad
J. R. Moore
Railroad Commission
Menace sugar crop on Virgin Islands strike
A two month labor strike in St. Croix threatens the next sugar crop. J L Curry says planters cut wages to 60 cents a day, piece work yields 75 cents to $1.25 daily but workers refuse it. Two bad years for sugar, planting by December end needed to save a crop.
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Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
St. Croix
Virgin Islands
J. L. Curry
Kansas City Meat Plants See Large Early-Morning Walkout
About 2,000 workers gathered outside Kansas City plants as shift changes began. Mashey of Cudahy reported a shot at a meat truck crossing into Missouri, windshield broken, while Armour, Swift, Cudahy, Morris, and Wilson plants showed high absentee rates ranging from 83 to 98 percent. Plant superintendents denied the figures, with Swift saying all departments remained open.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Dee
Armour and
Swift
Chicago
Swift & Company
John O'Hoearn
Armour
Karvsas
Kansas City
Massey
Cudahy
Missouri
Morris
Wilson
Malkow
Swift Company
Plans to replace striking union packing house workers
Chicago reports immediate replacement of union packing house employees who obey the strike order. Fifteen Middle West packing centers carry out the plan with no difficulties. In Chicago plants of the big five packers, 90 to 95 percent of workers reported for duty and operations faced no difficulties.
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Chicago
Middle West
Big Five Packers
Barefoot Men Dance in Fire at Prince of Wales Visit
A religious fire dance marked the Prince of Wales visit in Kikanir India. Bare-legged natives danced through embers in a large bonfire within the fort quadrangle, singing wildly as they seized portions of the burning mass.
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Kikanir
India
Prince of Wales
Marine Held for Killing in Blanchard Louisiana
A US Marine private, T A Wils, is under arrest for the Sunday killing of Wiley Clarke, 20, in Blanchard La. Marine Sgt Milbo said the Clarke brothers threatened to guard, and the Marine refused to submit to arrest. Leesville La authorities noted Marines on duty are subject to military authority and martial law.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Texas
T. A. Wils
United States Nail Guard
Blanchard
Wiley Clarke
Clarke Brothers
Preigiely
Wiley
Milbo
Leesville
Tivate ‘Willig
Sheriff Miller Faces Murder Indictment in Eden Shooting
In Brownwood two hundred witnesses travel to attend the trial of Concho County Sheriff Bob Miller on a murder indictment tied to a September 17 shooting of Benge, a West Texas ranchman. The case draws wide interest as Benge had been jailed on a separate charge of shooting and killing Will Bryant, a sheriff’s grandson, when Miller reportedly confronted a cage on an Eden street.
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Preas Mallinger
Texas
Brownwood
Bob Miller
Concho County
Benge
West Texas
Will Bryant
Miler
Miller
Eden
Congress Re convenes for seven month duty tour
Congress reconvened today after a two week recess to resume the session. Associated press reports Jess Washington notes the deliberations will span the next seven months as members begin their duties.
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Jess Washington
Congress
Spe
Wilhelm to Remarry Report Spurs Berlin Gossip
The Zweelf Uhr Blatt claims former Emperor William will wed again, naming a Danzig widow as the chosen partner. The tale notes a show of sparks and heat felt nearby as they walked, followed by a dance before the prince. Staff reportedly burned fingers handling embers.
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Associated Presse
Berlin
Zweelf Uhr Blatt
William
Danzig
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