Local marriage licenses issued and film stars take the stage
The county clerk reports marriages for Juan Castillo with Juliana Abrego and Isidro Villa with Antonio Cisneros. Weather remains cool with a promised warm, springlike change soon. Buck Jones debuts in The Last Straw at the Royal while Monroe Salisbury features at the Strand in The Phantom Melody. Import cargo through Laredo includes ixile zinc ore and sesame seed cake. Dr Helen Kenney resumes practice after influenza.
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Juan Castillo
Juliana Abrego
Isidro Villareal
Antonio Cisneros
J. Pluvius
Laredo
Mexico
Ixile
Buck Jones
Monroe Salisbury
Strand Theater
Salisbury
Anniversaries Snapshot February 27 Through History
A compact look at notable events dated February 27 across history including U S Congress actions on DC jurisdiction in 1801 and vaccination in 1813, annexation moves for Texas in 1845, Great Eastern arrival in Bombay with cable in 1870, Postmaster General change in 1895, actress Sara Jewett’s death in 1899, Pro vence sinking in 1916, and the marriage of Princess Patricia of Connaught in 1919.
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U. S
District of Columbia
U. S. Senate
Texas
Great Eastern
Bombay
Suez
Wilson
Bissell
United States
Sara Jewett
Cambridge
Mass
Buffalo
N. Y
Mediterranean
Princess Patricia of Connaught
Alexander Ramsey
Kk. N
Westminster Abbey
Henry Huntington Turns 70 Loyal Collector of Books
Henry E Huntington, marking his 70th birthday, is described as a California and New York multimillionaire whose late 19th and early 20th century library acquisitions built the largest private manuscript and book collection in America. He has paid up to a million dollars for single rare lots. A New Yorker by birth, Huntington began as a hardware dealer, then lumberman, then railway investor before expanding into land and transportation interests in California. Now a large-scale investor and director in various commercial and transport companies nationwide.
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Henry E. Huntington
California
New York
Mr. Huntington
New York State
West Virginia
The World Admires A Man of Nerve
A man of nerve energy stands out for successes admired by all. Strong nerves and rich blood power his body to achieve great tasks. With a clear eye, active brain and steady hand he thinks quickly and works fast. His tremendous energy ensures success.
Birthdays on February 27 Highlight Notable Figures
Today’s birthdays list Ellen Terry born in Coventry England 72 years ago Dr Alice Hamilton born in New York 61 years ago Otto Praeger born in Victoria Texas 49 years ago Frank B Trotter born in Washington County Ohio 67 years ago Rt Rev William F Faber born in Buffalo New York 60 years ago all noted as prominent figures in arts education and religion with ties to American and British institutions.
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Ellen Terry
Coventry
England
Alice Hamilton
Harvard University
New York
Otto Praeger
United States
Victoria
Texas
Frank B. Trotter
University of West Virginia
Washington County
Ohio
William F. Faber
Montana
Buf ‘Falo
N. Y
U. S. House of Representatives
Evan Pugh
Hast Nottingham
Gen
Gaines
U. S
New Orleans
Withlacoochee
Florida
French BE. Chadwick
Sampson
Spitalfields
London
Benjamin Disraeli
Queen Victoria
Arthur O'Connor
St. Gothard
Alps
New York State Assembly
United States Senate
Cuba
Spain
Ladysmith
South Africa
Lord Dundonald
Lieut. West
Jolo
Curacao Island: Dutch Rule and Prosperous Frontier
Washington reports on Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island off Venezuela, detailing its long colonial history, Willemstad as the capital, strong Dutch governance, a mixed population including emancipated slaves and prosperous Jews, Protestant dominance with Roman Catholic majority, and key industries such as sugar indigo tobacco salt calcium phosphate cabinet making and especially the famous Curacao liqueur distilled from local orange peel.
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Washington, D. C
Holland
Curacao
Wilhelm Frehenzollern
Caribbean Sea
Venezuela
Plymouth
Willemstad
West Indies
Periodic Bilious Attacks Advice for Relief
The pamphlet notes that those with periodic bilious attacks lose appetite before an episode and may eat despite not craving food. It recommends a light meal with no meat and taking two of Chamberlain's Tablets to potentially avoid the attack.
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to THE TIMES for daily opportunities at 60 cents per month, highlighting ongoing access to content and potential benefits for subscribers.
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the Times
Social calendar and gatherings shift through town
Miss Maria Villareal chairs the YWCA anniversary funding drive while Blue Birds plan a 4 PM meeting at Mrs A Poggenpohl home and an 8:30 PM dance at the Woman's Club. Local society notes mention Mrs Everett Armstrong convalescing, a Baptist WMU reception for Mrs A F Beddoe, and a cabaret for Elks on April 9 with Mrs J A MacDonald and Mrs Flora D Anderson arranging.
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Blue Birds
Baptist Church
D. Windrow
A. F. Beddoe
Dallas
The
Elks
Elks Hall
J. A. MacDonald
Flora Dilgarde Anderson
Mexican Institute plans fete for Pan-American secretaryship
The International Institute of the Y W C A outlines a March 10 fundraiser featuring Mexican state costumes and delicacies. Funds will support the Pan-American secretaryship with scenes of Mexican life, music, and courteous performances by students and staff.
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Tional Institute of
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Leap Year Day Says How It Shaped History
A chronicle of notable events tied to February 29 across years from 1820 to 1916. Entries include political acts like the Missouri Compromise clause on slavery, births and deaths of notable figures, wars and sieges, cultural milestones, and labor actions in Britain and Italy, each linked to the leap day.
Bolshevik Threats and Armenian Massacres Reported
Associated Press dispatches describe Bolshevik forces advancing toward Sin Kiang and issuing demands to the governor to surrender the Russian consul and relocate refugees, with threats of occupation. In Syria’s Marash, French troops withdraw after fighting, wounded cared for by the Red Cross, amid reports of Armenian massacres with uncertain casualty figures.
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Associated Press
London
Russia
Li River
Turkestan
War Office
Sin Kiang
Marash
Reply from British and French Premiers on Adriatic Question
Washington feb 27 the reply of the British and French premiers in the Adriatic question was received today and sent to the White House after decoding. It was announced it would not be made public until the president studies it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
White House
Inquiry into reasons for high cotton prices by FTC
Washington Keb 27 An inquiry into the reasons for the enormous prices of cotton goods will be conducted by the federal trade commission under a resolution favorably reported by the house interstate commerce committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Keb
Federal Trade Commission
House Interstate Commercce Committee
Agreed decree limits Big Five packers to meat business
Washington February 27. An agreed decree in the District of Columbia supreme court enjoins the five big packers from any line of business except handling meat and its by products. Attorney General Palmer says the order removes a menace of cross industry control and confines future activity to distributing meat products. The decree covers reorganizing a billion dollar industry affecting 87 corporations and 49 individuals following DOJ anti trust proceedings urged by President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Palmer
McCoy
Department of Justice
Wilson
Chicago
Dalrymple Threatens Resignation Over Stand
Major Dalrymple federal prohibition enforcement director of the Central states, who led the Michigan gum rebels expedition, said he would resign if Washington fails to confirm his stand.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Major Dalrymple
Central States
Washington
Murder Suicide in Taylor After Quarrel
Albin Gistinger shot and killed Anton Janksky in Taylor Texas and then killed himself today after a quarrel. Police report details are sparse but confirm the fatal confrontation and subsequent suicide.
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Taylor
Texas
Feo
Albin Gistinger
Anton Janksky
Odd and Interesting Facts From a Bygone Era
A compendium notes inventions such as a self feeding armless man machine and a vast 10 567 pipe Liverpool cathedral organ. It cites boxing titles split between Britain and America and geodesy as earth measurement science. It adds war debt per British person and various historical claims about paper, poetry, sturgeon fat, Mocha coffee, and birth centuries.
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America
Great Britain
Spain
Byron
Tennyson
Millon
Russia
Constantinople
Africa
East Indies
Brazil
Liverpool
Patrols to Guard Mexican Coast Against Bandits and Raids
General Francisco Murguia reports to President Carranza that cavalry patrols along the coast from Puerto de Lobos to Tuxpam aim to deter Pelaecistas and halt American killings. He accuses foreign-backed banditry, notes oil steamers aiding rebels, praises pacification gains, and orders heavy coastal patrols after recent attacks.
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Excelsior
Puerto de Lobos
Tuxpim
Francisco Murguia
Carranza
Murguia
Boles and Rooney
San Antonio Delegation Returns From Mexico Trip
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce delegation finished a three week stay in Mexico and returned to the border this morning. They traveled in a special car and will depart tonight for San Antonio. The group attended the International Trade Conference in Mexico City and reported a most delightful experience.
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San Antonio
Railway Strikes Halts Service Across Germany
President Wilson led 3,000 returning troops in a Washington march while Germany faces crippling railway service due to a radical strike.
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Germany
Wilson
Washington
Living costs rise abroad with Britain leading
Washington reports retail food price comparisons show 116 percent advance in Britain from July 1914 to September 1919, versus 88 percent in the United States and 93 percent in Canada. Australia and New Zealand shows smaller gains than America. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes six foreign countries tracked.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Australia
New Zealand
America
Great Britain
Canada
Prairie Oil and Gas raises Burk Burnett crude to 3 25 a barrel
Wichita Falls facts Texas reports Prairie Oil and Gas Co advances Burk Burnett crude oil by 25 cents to 3 dollars and 25 cents per barrel as Gulf Pipeline announces a line increase.
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Associated Press
Wichita Facts
Texas
Prairie Oil and Gaus Company Today
Burk- Burnett
Gulf Pipe Line
Deadly Texas grade crossing toll reported for 1919
The Texas railroad commission announced that 192 grade crossing accidents occurred in 1919, resulting in 47 deaths and 212 injuries across the state.
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Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
Back to President on railroad bill validity opinion
Washington February 27 The compromise railroad bill was sent back to the White House by the department of justice for an opinion on its validity. The president is expected to act on it today or tomorrow.
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Washington
White House
Department of Justice
Dominion Republic Celebrates Founding Anniversary
The Dominion Republic marks its founding anniversary today as the former German Emperor and Empress begin their 40th year of marriage. In Minneapolis, the Minnesota Editorial Association opens its annual meeting, with A Mitchell Palmer as guest of honor at the New York County Lawyers Association dinner in New York City. The Justice Department sets today for filing the government’s bill and final decree in the meat packing dissolution case.
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Minnesota Editorial Association
Minneapolis
A. Mitchell Palmer
New York County Lawyers’ Association
New York City
Department of Justice
Washington
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau note
The Times presents tonight and Saturday forecast from the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Increasing cloudiness and rising temperatures expected through the period.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Report Offering 24 Hour Observations
Fort McIntosh recorded a maximum temperature of 58 degrees and a minimum of 40 degrees for the 24 hours ending at 7 a m today. The wind was mainly from the southeast and conditions were cloudy.
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Fort McIntosh
Dollars and Cents Cost of a Cold
A columnist notes the financial impact of a cold and the wisdom of taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It typically takes about ten days to recover with standard care, but proper treatment may shorten this period and a bottle at home is a wise winter and spring investment.
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HP Ecokoton
Jocal Aews
Helen Kenney
City Drug Co
Island OF
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Thomas Lovell Beddoes
Mrs. C. C. Burr
Leonard Ernst
Hugh Martin
City
J. 8. Denike
Everett Armstrong
Hebbrowville
Mercy
George Condren
Flatonia
George Kenedy
Daughter
William Biggio
Corpus Christi
G. C. Woodman
Los Angeles, California
Clara Hall
Bruni
C. M. Hall
Mrs. Shebley
Captain Shebley
Rev
Woman's Club
Mesdames
A. Poggenpohl
Henry Ward
A. E. McCulloch
W. M. U. of the Baptist Church
General Meeting of the
Maria Villareal
Interna
Urbalin School
Rosalie Vermeer
Eve Arvilla Seaman
Teodoro Haynes
Mildred Ward
Riley Barlow
Sibees
Helen Dixon
Td Kanes
George Washington
Ina Moye
Dorothy Gorchers
Teere
Packers
China
Rus
SIAN
PROGE
Odd
Dominion Republic
Weather Forecast
Local Weather Report
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