A Daily Lesson in History January 6 Biographies and Battles
Chronology notes birth and death dates of Thomas Chittenden and John Spooner, plus events. Highlights include a great storm off England’s west coast in 1839, Fanny Burney’s death in 1840, Denmark’s church dedication 1866, Britain’s protectorate over Vondeland 1885, Wagon Hill attack at Ladysmith 1900, and a 1904 railroad wreck near Willard Kansas with casualties.
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Thomas Chittenden
Vermont
East Guilford
Williston
England
Fanny Burney
John C. Spooner
U. S
Wisconsin
Lawrenceburg
Ind
New York City
Great Britain
Vondeland
Wagon Hill
Ladysmith
Willard
Kas
Notable Birthdays Mark January Sixth Anniversaries
January 6 notes include Adeline Genee a renowned dancer born in Denmark 45 years ago today. Henry I Dixey a theater favorite born in Boston 62 years ago today. Joseph Medill Patterson a journalist author and playwright born in Chicago 42 years ago today. Duncan A Fletcher U S senator from Florida born in Sumter County Georgia 62 years ago today. Woodbridge N Ferris former Michigan governor born in Spencer New York 68 years ago today.
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Adeline Genee
Denmark
Henry I. Dixey
Boston
Joseph Medill Patterson
Chicago
Duncan A. Fletcher
United States
Florida
Sumter County
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Michigan
Spencer
N. Y
Social Calendar Events for Thursday
Mrs Agnes Huberich will entertain the Married Ladies Social Club at 8 PM and Mrs Norwood Witting will host the Thursday Bridge Club at 3 30 PM this Thursday afternoon according to the social calendar.
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Agnes Huberich
Norwood Witting
Social News Roundup From San Antonio Trips To Church Events
Mrs J R Moore and daughter Mary Jo visited San Antonio for a short stay. Mrs A C Hamilton returned from Beaumont after visiting her parents Judge and Mrs Hal Greer. Mrs A J Kistetter attended her son Leo Anthony Histetter and Miss Elizabeth Lee Woods marriage. Lead Mrs Sam Mackin and daughter Ethel Mackin traveled to San Antonio for a few days. Mr and Mrs R W Morrison returned to San Antonio after a visit. Helen Howendohler, Tulsa teacher, leaves for Dallas with Vera Sturges to a Field Secretaries meeting. Judge G A Welhausen of Encinal visits his daughter Mrs Alfred Matthews. Mrs Elizabeth D Threadgill heads to McKinney due to her father Judge J L Doggett’s illness. Newly appointed missionaries to Mexico James H Wray and wife arrive. Christ Church Choir to perform at Elks Hall Jan 27. Presbyterian Brotherhood meets with tamale supper honoring new officers. Mr James H Wray, former WWII air service lieutenant, to represent as missionary. Parish Guild meeting held at Rectory. officers and finances reviewed. Box project discussed. aid pledged to Indian Girl in Alaska. Next meeting set with Elmer Anderson. delegates to Council in Victoria. Attendees listed. Bridge party hosted by Mrs L Daiches to honor Wednesday group.
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Presbyterian Brotherhood
Church Annes
The
Presbyterian Church
James H. Wray
Mexico
Wray
France
Christ Church
C. W. Cook
H. W. Johnston
MacGregor
United
Johnston
Alaska
G. C. Woodman
Los Angeles
Cal
Laredo
Elmer Anderson
Heights
Victoria
Mesdames Arkles
Anderson
McKinney
Mussett
Mims
Poster
Vidales
Kehl
Lusk
Young
Younkin
Cook
Miss
Martha Anderson
Auction Bridge Club Fetes Guests With Rosy Decor
The event featured springlike rooms and baskets of roses with ferns. Sub prize went to Mrs. M. T. Cogley and guest prize to Mrs. Paulus. A two course luncheon followed, with silver nail-files as plate favors. Members and guests listed with hostesses assisting.
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M. T. Cogley
Paulus
Mesdames Christen
Cogley
Buenz
Denike
Penn
J. C. Martin
A. B. Muller
Hall
Lafon
Joseph
A. Wormser
T. A. Leyendecker
Mesdames A. KE. Derby
Cluck
Convery
Purwin
Moser
B. M. Alexander
Hassell
Bobbitt
Weber
M. Wormser
Yesner
Daiches
S. Goodman
Chester Burbank
Esther Hirseh
Parasitic Fight Against Fruit Flies Moves to India
Associated Press reports entomologist David T. Fallaway of the territorial board of agriculture will travel to India to locate syntomosphrum indica and other parasites first found by George Compere at Bangalore in 1907. The parasite, not present in Hawaii, was spread in Australia and India, and its introduction here could help control local fruit flies.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
T. H
David T. Fallaway
Territorial Board of Agriculture
India
George Compere
Bangalore
Compere
Hawaii
Australia
Belgian to play Slosson in 2400 point match
Belgian billiard expert Edouard Horemans arrives in America to challenge Willie Hoppe for the world title. He will attempt a 2400 point trial against veteran George Slosson at the Boston City Club, starting tonight. Three sessions of 800 points each will determine the outcome, played at 18.2 balkline.
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Boston
Mass
Jan G.edouard Horemans
America
Willie Hoppe
George Slosson
Coolidge Joins The Unemployed In Massachusetts
Calvin Coolidge, governor of Massachusetts, is described as unemployed after retirement. He is assured of a future job in Washington after March 4 and plans rest at Northampton before a horse hunting trip with Mrs. Coolidge. A public ovation marked his retirement as Channing Cox prepared to take office.
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Boston
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Washington, D. C
Northampton
Channing Cox
Beacon Hill
Refugee Exodus Cries In Batum Howls Of Death Soars
Dr. D W E Rambo reports Greek refugees in Batum, six thousand crowded in barracks, perishing daily from cold and hunger. Greece declines transport home for housing limits, leaving families exposed. Many refugees remain months, awaiting aid with some saying they fear death.
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New York
Batum Trans- Caucasia
D. W. E. Rambo
West Philadelphia
Black Sea
Near East
Thrace
Batum
Rambo
Greece
Lloyd George urges thrift and economy in hard times
London reports Premier Lloyd George echoing President Harding on thrift. He warns of a coming low mood and urges Europe to work with both hands, government leading by example and households cutting expenses, despite interruption with a joke about divorce. The call stresses rigid economy to aid national recovery.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Harding
United States
Federation of Brush Industries
Europe
Freshmen Triumph Over Upper Class in Oxford Intercollegiate Game
The American freshmen beat the upper class by 4 0 in the Thanksgiving intercollegiate match at Oxford. L. M. Jiggetts of Mississippi and C. L. Mock of Ohio connected on a first-half touchdown after a forward pass, while the old men threatened late with two drives inside the freshmen five yards. Spectators numbered about a thousand as masses of plays drew mixed amusement and questions from English onlookers at Merton College field.
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Associated Press
Oxford
Oxford University
L. M. Jiggetts
Mississippi
C. L. Mock
Ohio
Mock
Merton College
Anti American Spirit in Brazil Driven by Dollar Exchange Drop
Rio de Janeiro reports strong anti United States sentiment fueled by newspaper editorials blaming US banks and trusts for Brazil’s exchange crisis. The real has fallen sharply, with some papers accusing expansionist US policy and criticizing President Pessoa for favoring US capital. A North American iron and steel concession faced registration after prior denial.
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Rio de Janeiro
United States
Brazil
North America
Pessoa
Mexico Governors Attend Pat Neff Inauguration
At Pat Neff's inauguration on January 18 in Waco Texas the governors of Nuevo Leon Coahuila and Tamaulipas will represent Mexico. President Obregon, unable to attend for health reasons, has named a delegation to act as official representatives of the Mexican Republic.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Pat Neff
Mexico
Nuevo Leon
Coahuiin
Tamaulipas
Obregon
Mexican Republic
Fixed New Members of the House at 483
The House census committee reported to Congress the Siegel bill fixing House membership at 455, an increase of 48 from the present. It would set a future cap at 500 and assign one member per 218,079 inhabitants. Texas gains three seats and Oklahoma one, while no state loses representation.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Census Committee
Congress
House
Texas
Oklahoma
Senator Pen Rose Signals Support for Tariff Bill
Washington January 6 Senator Penrose chairman of the senate finance committee said he would back the house emergency tariff measure though he sought changes in the rates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Mail Boat Pulitzer Missing in Alaska Strait
The United States mail boat Pulitzer with at least seven men aboard has been missing since December 15. It may have sunk in the straits of Shelikof in Alaska. Secretary Payne told Governor Riggs that navy and coast guard vessels are being sent to search.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Mail
Pulitzer
Straits of Shelikoff
Alaska
Payne
Riggs
Navy Department
Coastguard Service
Harlingen Japanese settlers asked to leave by citizens
Two Japanese families arriving to farm lands in Harlingen were met at the station by a citizen committee and told to leave by Thursday after an informal warning. A prior Oriental family was similarly directed to move on. Five American Legion posts in San Benito formed the Lower Rio Grande Valley Council to oppose Japanese colonization in the region.
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Associated Press
Uardlingen
Texas
Harlingen
American Legion
San Benito
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Bribery Charge Stuns National Surety Agent in NY
J Lawrence Malawists, agent for the National Surety Company, was arrested today by secret service men on charges of offering government agents bribes totaling more than 604100 dollars to assist liquor derittrands.
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Associated Press
New York
Dan. J
Lawrence Malawists
National Surety Company
Secret Service
Parole Granted to Cork Mayor O Callaghan in Newport News
Secretary Wilson of the labor department announced that Lord Mayor O Callaghan of Cork has been granted parole on his own recognizance while immigration authorities decide on his admission to the United States.
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Washington
Wilson
Labor Department
O'Callaghan
Cork
Newport News
Mrs Dora Hobby Improves Slightly in Dallas
Mrs Dora Pettus Hobby mother of Governor Hobby showed slight improvement but remained in critical condition in Dallas. Doctors attended.
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Py Associated Press
Daluy
Texas
Dora Pettus Hobby
Hobby
Oppose Gambling Plea At Hearing On Grain Sales
Witnesses told the House Agricultural Committee that current marketing of grain and other commodities harms farmers. Senator-elect Carovay of Arkansas and W O Beckhard of the Illinois Grain Market Department urged legislation to bar gambling and speculation in future sales.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan. B
House Agricultral Committee
Caro Vay
Arknsas
W. O. Ebckhard
Illinois Agricultural Association
Call for Medico: New KDKE radio aid for at sea emergencies
New York, Jan 5. A new emergency radio call KDKE enables medical guidance at sea until a physician or surgeon can be aboard. A Sea mans' Church Institute and Navy plan a school of medical instruction for officers and seamen, with New York doctors available 2 to 6 pm on weekdays to direct treatment via radio until harbor or rescue.
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Associated Press
New York
Seamans’ Church Institute of New York
Navy Department
Seamans’ Institute
American Athletes Make Marks at Oxford Meet
Oxford January 6 Several Americans living in Oxford since October have excelled in athletics Al fred B Reese of Nebraska won the shot put at the inter college fall meet with Fr K Brown of Washington finishing strong in second Three Americans were semifinalists in the university freshman tennis tournament KK W Shaw J M Clarke and AK Davis Davis beat Clarke in a close three set match 9 11 7 5 6 2 Both players possess strong back court games and Davis shows edge in tactics Davis lost in the finals to Hall two sets to one after a hard contest
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Associated Press
Oxford
Athetics
Alfred &. Reese
Nebraska
Lincoln, College
Fr. K. Brown
Washington
Exeter
Kk. W. Shaw
New York
Lincoln College
J. M. Clarke
Pennsylvania
Exeter College
A. K. Davis
Virginia
Balliol
Davis
Clarke
Oxford University
Hall
Fixing for 1921 Grand American Handicap venue
Chicago January 6 The executive committee of the American Trapshooting Association meets to choose time and place for the 1921 Grand American Handicap, the sport’s blue ribbon event. Chicago and Cleveland vie to host, with bids likely from Indianapolis and other cities.
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Chicago
American Trapshooting Association
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Run Down by Jitney Bumps Little Rosabelle Bunn on Farragut
Rosabelle Bunn the young daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Bunn was struck by a jitney yesterday afternoon around 4 near her father's Farragut street office. The driver did not stop to aid the injured child who sustained bruises but is reported as resting and improving.
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Rosabelle Bunn
T. A. Bunn
Farragut Street
Visiting Old Home Here by Two Former Texans
Henry F. Bistetter of Transcontinental Petroleum Co. at Tampico and Sergeant Frank Bistetter of the Fifth Cavalry at Marfa are visiting their old home for a few days. They attended their brother Leo Bistetter’s wedding in San Antonio on Monday and are guests of their mother Mrs. A. J. Eistetter.
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Henry F. Bistetter
Transcontinental Petroleum Co
Tampico
Frank Bistetter
Fifth Cavalry
Marfa
Leo
San Antonio
A. J. Eistetter
Times Advert: Watch Daily for Opportunities 6c Per Month
A compact notice offers access to The Times daily for opportunities at six cents per month. This brief promo emphasizes affordability and steady updates for readers seeking chances or notices in the paper.
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the Times
Unskilled Labor Sought Here Urge Immigration Entry
Representatives of the National Immigration Council will address the senate committee on immigration in Washington next week urging that unskilled laborers be encouraged to enter the United States rather than restricted. Warley, secretary, says this would relieve idleness in American unskilled labor ranks.
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Associated Press
New York
National Immigration Council
Senate
Washington
FL l Warley
Viere
Anverien
Senator Sherman Visits Harding in Ohio
Senator Sherman visited President-elect Harding in Marion Ohio on July 6 to discuss domestic and international problems. Albert Beveridge, former Indiana senator and leader of the Progressive faction, was noted as being on Harding’s advisory list. The report describes bipartisan efforts and calls for coalition on key policy questions.
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Marion
Ohio
Senate
Sher- Han
Vibes
Harding
Albert Beveridge
Indigo
Lie Hoosewelt Progressive Party
Mobil
Mr. Hardive
Hardhig
Florida celery trade boosted by new seed variety
Sanford Jan. 1 A new kind of celery grown for the Christmas trade slipped out of location earlier this year than any before due to a recently developed seed line. The variety matures earlier and is largely resistant to blight and other diseases that affect early celery crops.
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Associated Press
Sanford
Fin
Jong
Ten graduates mark first Kure submarine officers course
The first graduation ceremony of the new training school for submarine officers at Kure was held yesterday with many naval officers in attendance. Ten graduates received diplomas and two were awarded watches from the Emperor for graduation with honors.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Kure Wie
Buddhist Salvation Army Formed in Tokyo Battle with Christian Army
A Buddhist Salvation Army is established in Tokyo with aims to oppose the Christian Salvation Army in Japan. The group, led by officials in Tokyo, participated in disturbances during the Salvation Army Silver Jubilee celebrations. Colonel Duce of the Salvation Army dismissed the attacks.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Buddhist Salvation Army
Christian Salvation Army
Japan
Salvation Army
Duce
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times presents tonight and Friday unsettled conditions from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Local readers should anticipate variable skies and possible showers as a routine forecast detail. Stay tuned for updates through the day.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m report max temperature 78 degrees min 55 degrees wind generally from the southeast direction clear skies prevail Fort McIntosh notes show mild conditions with no precipitation.
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Fort Mcintosh
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