Memorial plan for Warren G Harding at Marion Ohio
The piece urges a national memorial for Warren G Harding in Marion Ohio. It proposes restoring his former home as a shrine, creating a university department to train civil servants, and funding ongoing memorial upkeep. It highlights his peaceful leadership and work toward disarmament and world peace, urging public support with small donations.
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Marion
Ohio
Department of Instruction
Warren G. Harding
White House
The
Republic
United States
World Court
Warren
December 16 1773 Boston Tea Party Starts Revolt
The passage notes the Boston Tea Party as the true starting point of the revolt against British rule. It describes Boston men disguising as Indians boarding a ship and dumping tea into the harbor, marking a key protest over taxation. It contrasts various claimed beginnings with this decisive action.
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Lexington
Boston
General Chao and Villista leaders die in Parral battle
Reports from Mexico City say Generals Manuel Chao and Manuel Gutierrez led Villista forces near Parral and were killed by federal troops in a fighting arc along the Mas sen region. General Ceperal Chan and a Villista commander died as Pancho Villa’s faction pressed operations against Obregon forces.
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Mexico City
Manuel Chao
Manel Gutierrez
Villistas
Parral
Ring of
Cuerrila Werfarve
Accident Near San Agustin Avenue and Hidalgo Street
Clarence Earles driving a Hausmann Bros. Truck struck Casimiro Saldivar, an elderly musician, as he crossed Hidalgo Street near San Agustin Avenue. Saldivar sustained only slight bruising and received immediate medical care. no fatal injuries reported.
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San Agustin Avene
Hidalgo Street
Hice
Clarence Earles
Hausmann Bros. Parking Co
Casimiro Saldivar
Kiwanis Ladies Night Delights Members At Hotel Hamilton
Kiwanis Club hosts a women guests luncheon at the Hotel Hamilton with Sam Brown as chairman and C M Henry giving the invocation. O W Killam explains the aim to better acquaint members as Jim Graves leads singing and Buenz Jazz Orchestra performs.
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Hotel Hamilton
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Sam Brown
C. M. Henry
O. W. Killam
Jim Graves
Buenz Jazz Orchestra
Hickok
Howard Moore
Tom Ward
Special Sunday Dinner At Bokemian Club Cafe
Venison and quail dinner offered Sunday at the Bokemian Club Cafe operated by M Malos. Local patrons invited to enjoy a special menu and hospitality.
Daytime Wives at the Royal Theatre Sunday
The epical society drama Daytime Wives stars Wyndham Standing Grace Darmond Perle ? Purdue Willard Conklin Edward Hearn Katherine Lewis Kenneth Gibson and Christina Montt. Director Emile Chantard presents a tale where wives slip from fidelity not the office girl blamed for husbands’ waning affections.
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Stanas Rapher
Royal Theatre
Emile Chantard
Plover
Wyndham Standing
Grace Darmnd
Perelss Perdue
Willan Conklin
Edward Hearn
Katherine Lewis
Kenneth Gibson
Christina Montt
Hunters Prohibited on Webb County Pastures by Writ
W. H. and R. F. Jennings control about 79 000 acres in Webb County Texas known as Habra Farias Huisache Novilles Tiog San Ignacio El Quiete Charco and Potrero en el Medio pastures. They have secured a district court writ of injunction forbidding hunting or trespassing and warn that violators face contempt of court and punishment.
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W. H. & &. B. Jennings
L. A. Ortiz
Webb County
Texas
Habra
Farias
Huisache
Novilles
Tiog
San Ignacio
el Quiete
Charco
Potrero En el Medio
District Court
W.H. & R. F. Jennings
Main Street film at Strand with Florence Victor and Monte Blue
Florence Victor and Monte Blue lead the Strand’s two day run of the film Main Street adaptation of Sinclair Lewis novel. Carol Kennicott clashes with Gopher Prairie natives as she pursues progressive change with a supporting cast including Harry Myers Noah Beery Louise Fazenda and Alan Hale under director Harry Beaumont.
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Florence Victor
Monte Blue
Silver Screen
Sinclair Lewis
Strand Theatre Management
Main Street
Copher Prairie
Carol Kennicott
Gopher Prairie
Florence Vidtor
Harry Myers
Noah Beery
Louise Fazenda
Robert Cfordon
Josephine Crowell
Gordon Griffith
Otis Harlan
Alan Hale
Harry Beaumont
Special Sunday Venison and Quail Dinner at Bohemian Club Cafe
Special venison and quail dinner offered Sunday at the Bohemian Club Cafe run by proprietor M Malos. Reservations encouraged and hours listed for the event.
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Bohemian Club
M. Malos
Barbecue Event Open to All This Saturday
John Williamson announces a community barbecue serving fine fat venison on Saturday from 4 to 9 PM. He reports ample quantity for all attendees and invites everyone to come.
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John Williamson
Mennonites Begin Colonization of Paradise Valley in Mexico
Three American Mennonite representatives from Ohio travel toward Paradise Valley south of Saltillo in Nuevo Leon to establish a colony on a land tract later to host up to one hundred families. They cite Ohio language laws as a trigger, seek multilingual education for children, and plan to bring about 104 families, with initial farming experiments already underway.
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Ohio
Paradise Valley
Saltillo
Nuevo Leon
Ilinois
Pensylvania
Laredo
Mexico
American Legion to Meet De Molay Team Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 2 p m the American Legion football team faces the De Molay eleven from San Antonio in an exhibition. The visitors, mostly ex high school players, average about 160 pounds to the Legion’s 167. Open fast play and strong defense are expected as both teams showcase open attack and line bucking potential.
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American Legion
de Molay
San Antonio
Legion
Invaders
Aviators Brave Death Over Kilauea Blast
Four planes staged a dramatic flight over Kilauea the world’s most active volcano. They descended near the inner crater, buffeted by heat and fumes, while photographers Lieutenant J. M. McCulloch, W. N. Arms, Ned Sehravam, Captain R. G. Hoyt, and crew captured rapidfire images of molten lava beneath the rim.
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Asociated
Hilo
Stand of
Hawaii
Neue
Kitauea
J. M. McCulloch
W. N. Arms
Mirrors to make crossings safer across Sweden
Swedish State Railways test warming mirrors at certain railroad crossings to reduce accidents. The convex mirrors reflect an approaching train, visible to drivers at a distance, with enhanced nighttime visibility from train light reflections.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Holiday ads and local blocks from Laredo merchants
Read the Times holiday notices and local ads from Laredo merchants. New Royal Fruit and Candy Store at 616 Flores Ave offers 80 cent per pound shelled pecan halves and a fresh shipment of Fuerst Kramer chocolates. Christmas season features include theater promotions and a county stockmen report.
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Times
Laredo
The
New Royal Fruit & Candy Store
Flores Ave
New Royal Fruit and Candy Store
Flores Avenue
Salomon Ramirez
Liosila Fuentes
Florencio Ortiz
Ursula Irregas
Guomorchido Garza
Francisca Cardenas
Fuerst & Kroemer
New Orleans
Milwaukee
Royal
Strand Theaters
Commissioners Court
Webb County
Dad
Wiley
Royal Fruit and Candy Store
Community Ties Schedule Recital And Meetings
Saturday activities include a 4 to 6 pm party hosted by Mrs. C C Burr for Bernice and her friends. Sunday events feature church society meetings at 6:45 pm and 6:30 pm. Additional gatherings of Christian Church, Presbyterian Church, and Young People's groups occur at listed times. Monday includes Junior Service League at 4 pm.
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C. C. Burr
Bernice
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Young People’s Service League
Junior Service League
Anxious for Peaceful Gardens Amid City News
A long verse by Clarence Mansfield Lindsay contrasts urban toil with a tranquil garden scene. The rest reports local social notes: poetry, society calendar updates, holiday visits, club meetings, and a bridge party hosted by Mrs Hassel with guests from Waco and Corpus Christi.
Laredo Creamery Adopts Strict Cash Basis Start Date
Beginning January 1 the Laredo Creamery Co announces it will conduct all business on a strictly cash basis. The notice is dated December 3, 1912.
Saving Certificates Offer High Return and Tax Benefits
The Gov incern's Registered Treasury Savings Certificates launched December 1 attract strong local demand. Certificates come in $1000, $100, and $25 denominations at 80, 80, and 20 dollars respectively, maturing in five years with 44 percent or 34 percent semiannual compounding if cashed early, and allow ownership up to $5,000 annually per person.
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Treasury Savings
H. Ligarde
F. H. Ligarde
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Recalled in 19th Century Ad
For over forty years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. It combines an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous membranes to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
One of the heaviest business days in U S history
On December 15 1908 Treasury records show a peak in activity as the U S Railroad Labor Board ruled against maintenance of way workers overtime wage claims. The decision marked a major milestone in labor relations and wage policy.
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Treasury
U. S. Railroad Labor Board
Lavish Tea Honors Ladies With Lavender Favors
The event featured brass candlesticks for Mrs Hardin and a bridge set for Mrs Weber after a game session. A lavender pink themed tea followed with Mrs H C Hall pouring coffee and Mrs 8S McKinney serving salad. An orchestra provided music as Married Ladies Social Club members and guests mingled.
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Married Ladies
Coolidge Thanks South Dakota Convention for Endorsement
President Coolidge wrote to Samuel Elrod thanking the South Dakota Republican convention for endorsing him in the recent party gathering. He expressed appreciation for the favorable action and the endorsement of his candidacy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Samuel Elrod
South Dakota
National Rights League Urges Christmas Pardons for Soldiers
The National Rights League calls on all black Americans to write to President Coolidge requesting a Christmas pardon for the 24th Infantry soldiers imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth for their role in the Houston riot of 1917.
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Associated Press
Boston
National Rights League
Coolidge
24Th Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Hoouston
Texas
Bank Robbery at Graiiola Nets $1000 In Cash
Two masked robbers held up Grannols State Bank at Graiiola Oklahoma today and escaped with about $1000 in currency. Reports from Pawhuska confirm the incident occurred about midday.
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State Bank
Associated Press
Pawhuska
Okla
Grannols State Bank
Graiiola
Here
Brewers Convicted After Third Trial
George Lamore president of the Standard Brewing Company E L Haun secretary and Henry Grotefeind all wealthy men were convicted here today after the third trial on charges of conspiracy manufacturing possessing transporting and selling intoxicating liquor.
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Associated Presse
Newcastle
George Lamore
The
Standard Brewing Company
E. L. Haun
Henry Grotefeind
Wealthy Beggar Arrested in Pasadena for Vagrancy
Ernest Singer a crippled beggar paid the maximum $300 fine for vagrancy and received 30 days in jail after Justice Dunham found he held accounts in seven banks carried $200 in travelers checks and was a part owner of a business block.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Cal
Ernest Singer
Justice of the Peace
Dunham
St Louis Launches Bid to Host Democratic National Convention
St Louis leaders initiate a fundraising campaign aiming to raise 130000 to bid for the Democratic national convention. About 30000 is already in hand as civic groups from various sectors unite, with support from Republicans and calls for Bryan’s influence against New York. The plan hinges on Western and southern committeemen support.
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St. Louis
St. Louisa
New York
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
Tonight and Sunday generally fair and slightly warmer, the United States Weather Bureau reports for The Times via Telephone Co. notifications.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Summary Today
Observations at Fort McIntosh show a max temperature of 53 degrees and a min of 30 degrees. Wind direction is southeast and skies are clear.
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Fort McIntosh
We Buy Rags Request at The Times Office
Advert says purchase of old rags at The Times office with best prices. Rags must be washed soft and clean and brought in for sale.
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Times Office
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