Centenary of Confederate chieftain Longstreet marked Saturday
Friday’s Daily notes the one hundredth anniversary of General James Longstreet’s birth on January 8 1821. Observances by historical societies and Confederate veterans’ groups aim to honor the war hero who died in Gainesville Georgia in 1904 and will be buried with flowers.
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Atlanta
James. Longstreet
South
Gainesville
Longstreet
Edgefield
South Carolina
Alabama
West Point Military Academy
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palma
Monterrey
Vera Cruz
Cerro Gordo
San Antonio
Churubusco
Molino del Rey
United States
Bull Run
McDowell
Richmond
Jackson
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Lee
Virginia
Potomac
Pete
Turkey
Georgia
McKinley
United States Railroad
Washington
Christmas Day Observances and Political Openings
Christmas rites mark the Greek Church while Gen. Gartrell's centenary is noted. Indiana electors prepare for inauguration of McCray and others. Henry Wallace may head Agriculture in a new cabinet as Nebraska Farm Bureau meets in Lincoln. New Orleans stockholders organize a $10 million international bank to finance Southern trade. The Industrial Relations Association meets in Springfield to set manufacturing policy with workers.
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Lucius J. Gartrell
Georgia
Warren T. McCray
Indiana
Henry Wallace
Laredo News Highlights Local Events and Arrivals
A compilation of notices from Laredo reports includes tailoring services at Paramount Tailoring Co on Jarvis Plaza, a class for children by Mrs. T. A. Austin, and details of imports from Mexico via Port of Laredo. It also covers social gatherings, church events, and visits by residents and guests, with community activity at Lincoln Skating Rink and Masonic and civic society meetings noted.
Samuel Untermeyer Named Chief Counsel for NYC Case
Samuel Untermeyer, chosen as chief counsel for the prosecution of indicted men tied to a New York building combination, hails from a Virginian Jewish family, grew up in New York City, and is educated at the College of the City of New York and Columbia University. His finance and legal expertise, wealth, and national reputation position him to handle significant cases with strong civic interest.
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Samuel Untermeyer
New York
New York City
College of the City of New York
Columbia University
Count Apponyi Takes Editorial Post In Hungary
Count Albert Apponyi former premier and signatory of the peace treaty has taken a job as an editorial writer on a Magyar newspaper to relieve his strained income. He reportedly earns about 1,000,000 crowns yearly for two editorials weekly, roughly $2,000 given current exchange rates.
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Budapest
Albert Apponyi
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
A brief notice advertises a subscription offer to THE TIMES with a monthly rate of 60 cents. The message promotes regular readership and implies ongoing opportunities for new subscribers.
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the Times
Friday and Saturday Social Club Gatherings Listed
The Friday Bridge Club will be entertained by Mrs Norwood Witting at 3 30 pm. The Saturday Night Cotillion Club will meet at the Woman's Club at 7 30 pm. A dance is planned at the Soldiers Club in the evening.
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Norwood Witting
Woman's Club
Soldiers Club
First Presbyterian Church of Laredo Hosts Strong Brotherhood Talk
F A Matthes and Dr G S Hiatt delivered talks on church work in that country. Dr Hiatt led a singing as The Men’s Brotherhood at First Presbyterian Church of Laredo, drawing inquiries from other churches about forming similar groups. Attendees enjoyed the event.
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Men's Brotherhood
First Presbyterian Church of
Ing
F. A. Matthes
G.S. Hiatt
Hiatt
Argentina Regatas Internacionales Rowing Classic At Tigre
Argentina hosts the Las Regatas Internacionales on the Lujan inlet opposite Tigre with eight and four oared crews. Nations including Britain Germany Italy Spain Scandinavia and Argentina compete after war-era absences. The Buenos Aires Rowing Club won the 2500 meter senior eight in 7 minutes 14 seconds, with a German club second.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
England
Thames
America
Hudson
Schuylkill
Argentina
Lujan
River Plate
Tigre
Spain
Gas masks in mines condemned by mine experts
Dr. F G Cottrell of the Bureau of Mines warned that army gas masks give a false sense of security in mine fires and explosions. They offer no protection against carbon monoxide, and rescuers die while relying on them. The bureau supports self contained oxygen mine rescue apparatus and offers guidance.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
France
United States
F. G. Cottrell
Bureau of Mines
Department
Cottrell
Dr. Cottrel
Texas lets toll freephones say Oh instead of Naught
Dallas reports a telephony shift as Texas exchanges adopt Oh for the letter O in numbers. Officials say eastern cities already use Oh and Texas follows to avoid appearing pretentious. The change affects all exchanges in the state starting New Year.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Lone Star
Fire Kills Six At Royal Hotel Cafe In England Ark
Six people died and two others were badly burned in a blaze that struck the Royal Hotel Cafe in England Arkansas today. Victims include Mr and Mrs Mack Rawles hotel employees and guests Mrs Jennie Anderson and her nine year old daughter Mrs A Callahan and a man named Hoker. Dan Campbell and Will Heffner believed fatally burned. Origin of fire undetermined. Guests were trapped on the second floor when stairs from the upper floors were cut off by flames.
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Associated Press
England
Ark
Royal Hotel
Mack Rawles
Jennie Anderson
A. Callahan
Hoker
Dan Campbell
Will Heffner
Death of hotel fire victim Callie Huffenson at Little Rock
Callie Huffenson, transported to Little Rock for treatment after the England hotel fire, died shortly after arrival from burns received in the blaze. The tragedy is part of the same fire that left others injured and prompted medical response from local authorities.
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Little Rock
Callie Huffenson
England
Robbed Mail Car On Pennsylvania Train No 208
Robbers broke into a mail car on train No 208 between New York and Philadelphia. Officials investigate to determine the value of the mail stolen.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Here
Philadelphia
Clara Smith to Return to Ardmore for Murder Trial
Clara Smith, charged with murder in the killing of Jake Hannon, will return to Ardmore tonight after a conference in Fort Worth with her attorneys regarding the forthcoming trial.
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Hy Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Clara Smith
Jake Hannon
Ardmore
Japanese Socialists Rally Under Police Watch
In Tokio on January 24, Japanese socialists show notable activity as police monitor their movements. Authorities report discovery of plans to create an international socialist society linking China Japan Korea and Siberia.
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Tokio
Associated Press
China
Japan
Korea
Siberia
Moros vow more trouble under American rule in the Philippines
Justice Finley Johnson of the Philippine Supreme Court warns that Moros in Jolo will resist Filipino Christian domination and clash with native constabulary forces. Accompanied by Mrs Johnson, he travels aboard the Sherman toward San Francisco for talks with President-elect Harding. He says Americans must provide direct administration or expect continued unrest and upheaval.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
J. H
Philippines
Jolo
Finley Johnson
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Justice Johnson
Johnson
Pasenger
Sherman
Manila
San Francisco
Marion, O
Harding
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Safe Cold Cure
A pleasant, safe medicine for coughs and colds praised for years of use. Widely esteemed in households, especially by mothers of young children, as it contains no opium or harmful drug. Consider it when a remedy is needed.
Japanese Families Not Forcibly Removed In Harlingen
In Harlingen Texas on January 7 a local committee met eight Japanese residents including four children who had come from California amid rumors of farm sales to Japanese buyers. The group was told to leave by Thursday but may stay until a California real estate dealer arrives to handle refunds on the two farms purchased.
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Associated Press
Harlingen
Texas
California
Rio Grande Valley
Harding 10 Discuss Army and Navy Plans
Marion Ohio January 7 Representative Julius Kahn of California, chairman of the house unitary committee, is here at the invitation of President elect Harding to discuss army reorganization and preparedness. The talks aim to cut military appropriations and build reserve personnel in both branches, seeking a definite policy toward future disarmament by the association of nations.
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Associated Press
Marion
Julius Kahn
California
House
Harding
Army
Navy
Association of Nations
Three Men Wounded and Till Arrested in Texas Fight
Abilene Texas Jan 7 B N Billingsley released on 1000 bond and PD H Thomas released on 500 bond after complaints charging assault with intent to murder from a three cornered fight near Tye in the county. Both Billingsley and Thomas received knife wounds and John W Childress received several bullet wounds.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Texas
B. N. Billingsley
H. Thomas
Tye
Billingsley
Thomas
John W. Childress
Shortage of currency prompts Philippine chambers appeal
Manila Nov 20 The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Agriculture of the Philippines urge Insular Government action through the governor general and the Philippine legislature to solve currency shortages and related financial problems. They warn of grave paralysis of business and danger to large crops, insisting an urgent remedy to prevent bankruptcy.
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Associated Press
Manila
Philippine
Philippine Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Agriculture of the Philippines
Four carpenters confess removal of bridge planks
Tokio police report four carpenters confessed to removing planks from the Sakawa bridge on the road to Hakone creating gaps in the roadway. Two cars with passengers narrowly avoided plunging into the river as witnesses, the men said they wanted to imitate a cinema film accident.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Sakawa
Hakone
De Valera Invited to London for Peace Talks
London January 7. Ammonn de Valera president of the Irish Republic is reported invited to London to confer with Prime Minister Lloyd George. Father Michael O Flanagan vice president of the Irish Republic is expected to arrive today for peace discussions.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Mayor OCallaghan to Attend New York Irish Demonstration
Norfolk report states Lord Mayor O Callaghan of Cork will depart for New York tomorrow to take part in a major demonstration honoring the American Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic.
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Norfolk
O'Callaghan
Cork
New York
American Association For Recognition of the
Senate panel orders halt to army enlistments
Washington January 7 a unanimous favorable report was ordered by the senate military committee on Senator New s resolution directing the secretary of war to stop army enlistments until the total number of enlisted men is reduced to 175 000 The measure aims to curb manpower growth and stabilize military strength.
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Associated Press
Washington
Janu
Senate Military Committee
Senator New
Republican
Indiana
Secretary of War
One in Three Marriages Fail in El Paso Court Records
El Paso reports 1920 records show 578 divorces and 20 annulments among 162 marriage licenses. About six of ten actions were filed by wives, ninety percent of couples wed under five years, and one in six divorces involved children.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Cupid
Paso County
District Court
Automobile Seals Arrive For Texas Registration System
Austin Texas January 7 1921 425000 seals sent to Dallas Harris Tarrant El Paso counties and other large Texas counties for automobile registration while 46000 ready for Travis 75000 on the way leaving about 100000 still to be distributed Seals ordered June 14 1920 delivery promised September 1 1920 with a 5000 bond and 25 daily penalty for late delivery contractor has recently shipped seals by express directly to county tax collectors.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Dallas
Harris
Tarrant
el Paso
Roben Jr. Windrow
Travis
Express
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertising oath in 1886 Toledo
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of Fr J Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary public A W Gleason states the oath on December 6 1886 and notes Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood. Also mentions testimonials and Hall's Family line for constipation and Toledo druggists.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Fr. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Cheney
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