Beethoven Anniversary Observed in New York World Wide Tribute
New York on December 15 marks the 150th anniversary of Ludwig von Beethoven birth with tributes by musicians and music lovers. The article notes Beethoven’s Bonn birth in 1770 Austrian by birth and Dutch by descent, his early music education, study under Haydn in Vienna, and eventual deafness after age 25, detailing family struggles and financial burdens, and his perseverance for art until his death in 1827. Also included are miscellaneous city notices and a verse from The Solitary Reaper.
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New York
Ludwig von Beethoven
Beethoven
Homer
Shakespeare
Goethe
Bonn
Prussia
Cologne
Pfeiffer
Vienna
Haydn
England
Elmer Fletcher
Littleton
Fii
Chester Nye
Bee
Ed Colman
Frio
J. H. Gilbert
Cotulla
City
Frank Dillard
Bruni
Beeenthaven
Australian Trade, Puig party to visit New York
Australian trade news notes Mrs Valentin L Puig and family planning a Southeast tour through St Louis Dayton and New York to spend holidays with Valentin Puig Jr a medical student at Columbia University. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Leonard Haynes arriving from Mexico City and Mrs Joe Moser heading to San Antonio. The report lists Rosita Applewhite joining Cotillion Class event on December 30 at her parents home.
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Valentin L. Puig
St. Louis
Bruna Puig
Dayton, O
Baldo
Luis Puig
Dayton
New York
Valentin L. Puig, Jr
Columbia University
Joe Moser
Charlotte
San Antonio
Mrs. Moser
Rosita Applewhite
Frivolous Bight Bridge Club Meets Wednesday
Society notes list activities for Wednesday and Thursday including the Frivolous Bight Bridge Club meeting with Miss Merceil Lake at 7 30 P M and the Married Ladies Social Club, Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church, and four circles of the W M A of the Baptist Church gathering at specified afternoon times.
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John ‘Tucker Hassell
Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Herbert Freuler
the Baptist Church
Notice to Hunters Prohibits Hunting in Three Pastures
Hunters are banned from hunting in Jarral Burritos and Barrocito pastures without permission from J. D. Jennings dated October 23, 1921.
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Jarral
Burritos
J. D. Jennings
Christmas Socials And Club Meetings Reported
Mrs Applewhite on Market Street plans for the Revellers Christmas dance with a December date. The Sunbeam Band discussed Strange Ways in China. Christ Church Junior Auxiliary met at the Rectory to finish Christmas tree decorations and read two Christmas stories. The Tuesday Music and Literary Club met at Elks Hall with readings and operatic songs.
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Sith
Leyendecker
J. C. Martin
Mabel Barlow
Hugh Cluck
Denike
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
China
Fletcher Smith
H. L. Guinn
Christ Church
Charline
Miles
Iizsbeth Nye
Joe
Teresa Fasnacht
Nellie
Jamie Ward
Woodie
Nettle Bunn
Anita
Othel Lane
Jack Aldridge
George
Horace
Bobby
Elinor
Jack Kel
Huby Colman
Mary Anderson
Jack Anderson
Edward Shahady
Elks Hall
Mrs¢. S. Goodman
Celeste Hamilton
Twinkle, Uwinkle
Little Star
Miss Longoria
New Laredo
Bohema
Laredo
Villar
Seb Wilcox
Metropolitan Museum of Arts
Gussie Pullin
Plague of Locusts Strikes Santa Fe Province Argentina
A moving cloud of locusts descends on Santa Fe, Argentina, a near annual invasion. They devastate crops as they advance, lay eggs in ground, hatch larvae that devour plants, then wings enable their escape leaving a desert behind. Argentina fights the pest with squads and farmer duties, trenches burned after collection.
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Huevos Aires
Bolivia
Argentina
Centenary events and immigration rules mark today
Today marks the consecration anniversary of Bishop Fadwerd A. Temple and a Halifax church centenary celebration with prelates from the Roman Catholic Church in Canada. Canada enacts new immigration regulations at the border to curb unemployment. A Senate sub committee begins investigations into US cable landings including the Barbados cable at Miami.
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Thomas Lelper
Fadwerd A. Temple
R ' Tevn
Wetera Cada Livestock Union
Celgery
United States
Canada
di Maria
Halifax
St. Mary's
Miami
Fla
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Constipation Remedy Ad Promises Gentle Bowels
An old advertisement urges taking two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to ease constipation and improve liver function. It claims a gentle bowel movement with no unpleasant effects and a banishment of dull, stupid feelings often linked to constipation.
New Orleans Weather Forecast Brief
The United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans provides The Times with today’s forecast: tonight fair and colder with frost expected, and Thursday also fair.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Weather record at Mort McIntosh station shows clear conditions
Observations for 24 cars ending at 7 a m report Mort McIntosh in fogay with a maximum temperature of 73 degrees and a minimum of 30 degrees. Wind direction is northeast and skies are clear.
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Mort McIntosh
Taking Desperate Chances With Colds
A warning advocates using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to treat colds promptly. It argues neglect risks weaker lungs and greater susceptibility to serious diseases, urging readers to avoid desperate chances and consider the affordable remedy.
November cotton consumption falls and stocks rise
Washington reports November cotton consumption declined by about 67 400 bales for the four month period versus a year ago while on hand supplies rose. Active spindles fell nearly two million from October and almost three million from last November. In growing states consumption and holdings dropped less than elsewhere. state stocks remained nearly a million bales higher than a year ago. Elena Ark and B Butts and Company urged farmers to cut cotton arrears and switch to food crops.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureaus Monthly
Fire at Madison company exceeds million loss
A Madison blaze at the Helmsbacher Porge Company on December 11 caused damage exceeding one million dollars, with investigators unsure of the start point as smoke and flames engulfed the facility in St. Louie Mio.
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Associated Press
St. Louie
Mio
Helmsbacher
Porge Company
Madison
Himats
Bread price cut shocks West Texas bakers
By Associated Press Stamford report a price drop on bread affects a large slice of West Texas. The move lowers costs for bakers and grocers across the area, with price changes rolling out today and impacts on local markets including Stamford.
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Associated. Press
Stamford
Texan
Dorw Va
West Texas
Tim Stanford
Swedish prices fall with four and a half percent drop
The article notes that price levels declined in October, marking a four and a half percent decrease. It mentions a Swedish context and a general downward trend in prices during the period.
Texas High Schools Affiliate With State Colleges
Texas high schools rapidly align with state colleges as about 50 schools seek affiliation since September 1. Affiliated first class totals 343, second class 78, and third class 7h, with 37 more accredited than last year. Credits from affiliating schools count toward college entrance requirements at multiple state and independent colleges.
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Associated
Presa
Austin
Texas
State Department of Education
Aid For Blind Soldiers Appeal From St Dunstan's
An appeal urges support for blinded soldiers and sailors. Contributions are invited to Sir Arthur Pearson at St Dunstan's Headquarters Regent's Park London. The centre trains blinded veterans for usefulness and a fresh start in life with the best chances their affliction allows.
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Sir Arthur Pearson
St. Dunstan's
Regent's Park
London
England
British mission interference cited in 1917 shipping board probe
William Denman testified before a House committee examining the Shipping Board operations. He said his push for removing British influence partly explained his resignation as chairman, and he suggested that with presidential permission he could disclose parts of Shipping Board negotiations seen as interference with his administration.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Shipping Board
Willian Denman
Special House
Cotton Gin Burned in Clark Texas Fire Destroys Plant
By Associated Press. Clark Texas 12 miles southeast of Paducah. Fire swept the Gododwin Brothers gin Sunday. Loss placed at about 5000 dollars. Origin undetermined as of today. Damages reported at Clark, Pecos region.
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Associated Press
Paducoah
Texas
Gododwin Brothers
Clark
Paducah
Campaign for Millions Drive Dominates Texas News
A garbled regional report outlines a campaign effort in Texas. It mentions Associated Press, various local actors, and fundraising or spending pressures across multiple sections, with unclear details about victors or events and no coherent dates or outcomes.
Honor memory of Lois Rieversold at Memorial Dinner
Lois Rieversold was honored in a memorial dinner by the RK L. Kievengeas Clubs in this city. Richard Goa and Steveeson’s last letter from Vailmans was cited, praising Steven son as a true friend and one of the most beloved souls.
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Fiy
Presa
iMidturth
Dee
Robert
Lois Rieversold
Hs Wermory
Rk. L. Kievengeas
Rioiard Goa
Steveeson
Vailmans
Stevenson
Rotary meeting backs Christmas Cheer fund and a New Year baseball clash
Rotarians approved funds for Christus Christmas Cheer for the poor. They accepted a challenge from the W C A girls to a New Year’s Day baseball game to raise proceeds for a worthy cause. A committee led by J R Moore handled arrangements. Carlos Richter announced a Boy Scouts of Texas commissioner would speak at Elks Hall that evening.
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A. Long Bell Lumber Antonio
M. W. Breniinnlt
Laredo National Bank
Christus
Clil
J. R. Moore
Dan Pue
J. E. Trout
Carlos Richter
Fitch
Boy Scouts of Texas
Elks Hall
Consul Generals Return From Gateway Special Tour
Consul General Saraco and Mexican Consul General Arturo de Laracho traveled with the Laredo delegation on the Gateway Special to Mexico City on November 27 and returned to Laredo this morning. Laracho stayed in Mexico City and did not join the tour of Mexico, returning directly to Laredo from the capital.
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Arturo de Laracho
Laredo
Mexico City
Laracho
Mexico
Coroner’s Verdict On Coming Of Wife In Ottawa Case
The coroner's jury in Calveston Texas will not render its finding until Mrs. John Hamill arrives from Ottawa Canada. The inquest disclosed evidence the body is John Hamel a wealthy merchant missing from Ottawa since November 11.
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Associated Press
Calveston
Texas
John Wammil
Ottawa
Canada
John Hamel
Bank President Dead in Nocona State Bank Scandal
Associated Press report from Denison says Nocona State Bank president Adihson died after a pullet wound amid a state exam closure. The incident appears tied to actions by Montegue county authorities.
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Denison
Trang
Der
Court recessed as judges unavailable in courtroom pause
Dec 15 report from AMET Teraas notes the court took a recess with no decision due to the absence of judges. Clerks may announce opinions during the recess after conferences.
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Ty Associated Press
Amet Teraas
Jetogey YS
Brod ericksburg and Northern Railway Granted Note
The Associated Press reports the Brod ericksburg and Northern Railway of Techs received permission to issue a note to fund advancement of a project during 1919 and 1920 by its directors and stakeholders.
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Ity Associated Press
Washington
Tee
The
Brodericksburg and Northern Railway
Techs Leve
Miydney
Veteran Retires Under Tough War Clouds
Veteran Connie Beth of Dewitt County is reported wounded after a shell strike during an engagement. Local notes indicate his retirement from active service amid ongoing conflict and uncertain postwar duties.
Opium Stock Booms Bolshevik Currency Rise in Peking
In Peking on December 1 Bolsheviks report securing opium stockpiles in Semiroyechensk, a Russian Turkestan province, seized from the old imperial government. The opium, totaling thousands of pounds, is described as backing Bolshevik currency.
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Associated Press
Peking
Dec
Semiroyechensk
Russian Turkestan
Loretto College Project Begins in Paso Texas
In Paso, Texas, on December 15, it was announced that work on Loretto College, a half a million dollar school to be run by the Sisters of Loretto, will start early next year. The order is described as the first purely American Nuns order to be established in the country. Nineteen acres have been purchased for the site, and the initial $500,000 will fund six fireproof buildings. Plans were approved by Mother Superior of St. Joseph's Academy in El Paso.
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Associated Press
Paso
Texas
Loretto College
Sisters of Loretto
St. Joseph's Academy of
el Paso
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