Peking Union Medical College plant to be finished by 1921
From Friday's Daily by Associated Press New York July 9 The Peking Union Medical College plant built through the China Medical Board of the Rockefeller Foundation is expected to be completed by January 1 1921 Three teaching buildings were in use in October 1919 and the completed plan includes laboratories a 250 bed hospital a large out patient department a hospital administration unit nurses home and faculty residences The board aims to raise medical education standards in Western medicine in China and concentrate support on a select group of hospitals with strong staff and equipment to advance public health and tuberculosis work in France the International Health Board has promoted systematic control methods and trained public health nurses while French communities assume local responsibility for dispensaries with central government support for hospital expansion and tuberculosis care.
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Associated Press
New York
Peking Union Medical College
China Medical Board
Rockefeller Foundation
George RE. Vincent
Foundation
China
American Red Cross
Vincent
Open national clay court championship set for July in Chicago
Tennis stars from California to New York enter the annual national clay court championship at the Chicago South Side Tennis Club starting July 10. With defending 1919 winners absent on the Davis Cup tour in England, newcomers Willis Davis and Walter Hayes lead a field including Clifton Herd Joseph Armstrong Roland Roberts Wallace Bates Edmund Levey Wray Brown Theodore Brews Fred Josties J. B. Adone Ralph Burdick Jerry Weber Jimmy Weber and Lucien Williams in singles and doubles.
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Associated Press
Chicago
California
New York
Chicago South Side
Chicago Club
England
William M. Johnston
William T. Tilden, Jr
London
Samuel Mardy
Charles 8. Garland
Willis B. Davis
San Francisco
Walter T. Hayes
Davis
Hayes
Clifton B. Herd
American Expeditionary Force
Joseph Armstrong
Roland Roberts
Wallace Bates
Edmund Levey
Berkeley
Cal
Wray Brown
Theodore Brewes
Fred Josties
St. Louis
J. B. Adone
Dallas
Texas
Ralph Burdick
Jerry Weber
Jimmy Weber
Lucien E. Williams
Chieu RO
Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor
Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt is named society editor as announced by the paper. The note credits her with overseeing society pages and related features.
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Violet S. Oberfeldt
Social Calendar Tonight and Tomorrow in Local Area
Friday Miss Madonna Sorrell hosts a dance at 8 with a group of friends honoring Miss Marguerite Schleyer of San Antonio. An Elks Club dance follows at 9. Saturday Physical Culture Class meets at 9 at the home of Mrs. J A MacDonald.
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Madonna Sorrell
Marguerite Schleyer
San Antonio
Elks Club
J. A. MacDonald
Homecoming expected for Rev Beddoe from Palacios B Y P U
A crowded list of local moves and visits follows as Rev A F Beddoe returns today from Palacios where he attended the B Y P U conference. Several residents travel for visits, business, or on brief trips to San Antonio Rock Springs Beaumont and Houston. A social event honors Miss DeRosette Thomas of Tucson with a bridge party hosted by Mrs R K Mims. Soldiers at Fort McIntosh celebrate a Fourth of July watermelon feast sponsored by bankers and Roy Campbell Company. The American Legion plans a civilian garb parade for the September national convention in Cleveland with delegates from multiple nations and over 1 500 000 veterans.
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DeRosette Thomas
R. K. Mims
Tucson
Ariz
Sam Withoft
Amar Penn
Esther Hirsch
Aline Hamilton
Mesdames Rebels
D. MacNeil Turner
Christen
Mally
Cluck
G. E. Sielski
Dear
Sam Withoff
Sam Withoff, ©. Withoff, Brennan, H. G. DaCamara
Lebenger
Johnston
Lafon
Gilbreath
C. Richter
Lusk
Williams
Fish
Daiches
Hamlin
May
Mims
Rosalie Biggio
Fort McIntosh
Bankers
Roy Campbell Company
Grace Cuff
Ceveland
The
American Legion
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Hawaii
Mexico
Canada
England
France
Belgmain
Front Cell Campaign Plans by Socialist Party for Debs
Chicago July 9 The Socialist Party outlines a front cell plan for presidential nominee Eugene V. Debs with monthly visits to his Atlanta prison and a nationwide tour led by Seymour Stedman. Debs remarks will be distributed by campaign officials as 12 speakers campaign across Texas Oklahoma and more before a Detroit meeting to finalize organization. The group touts pamphlets and a new paper The New Day while facing ticketing hurdles in several states amid strong in Oklahoma Wisconsin New York Massachusetts Illinois Missouri Texas California Idaho presence.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
William M. Figenbaum
Figenbaum
Debs
Atlanta
Seymour Stedman
Texas
Oklahoma
Detroit
New York
Wigenbaum
Montana
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Illinois
Missouri
California
Idaho
Economy Salvage House Inventory Listing Near Hidalgo Street
An itemized sale listing at 1701 Hidalgo Street notes 20000 Army shoes 1000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20000 Army leggings and many other articles plus 1000 pairs of ladies shoes new offered at less than cost of manufacture.
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Hidalgo St
No Witnesses Needed for Pension Check Indorsements
Washington July 9 The pension bureau announced that witnesses will not be required for indorsements on pension checks except when pensioners sign by mark This changes the prior quarterly practice of two witnesses for 700000 pensioners and saves banks from handling over six million signatures annually The decision by Secretary Payne follows talks with Pension Bureau officers intended to reduce trouble and annoyance for bankers cashing the checks
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Associated Press
Washington
Pension Bureau
Payne
Interior Department
Salvation Army Launches Westward Citizen Aid Network
Chicago headquarters announces 6000 citizens from states west of the Mississippi join to organize county advisory boards by October. Aimed at combating vice and aiding the poor, the system links county boards to a state board, expanding Americanization, temporal aid, and spiritual support across 24 states.
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Associated Press
Chicao
Salvation Army
Mississippi
Army
Chicago
Eixed
Rice dominates Japan arable land, over half used
Japan allocates more than half of its arable land to rice cultivation, shaping agricultural policy and rural life. The emphasis on rice affects crop planning, water management, and regional farming traditions across prefectures.
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Japan
Bolsheviks Break Through Poles in Dvina Drive
July 9 dispatch from Warsaw reports Bolsheviks breaking through southern Polish lines near the Dvina to overrun Lithuania and contact East Prussia. The secret army employs cavalry, artillery, airplanes, and tanks as Poles plead for more American aviators. In Spa, Germany signs disarmament terms under protest by German delegates.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Dvina
Lithuania
East Prussia
Spa
Belgium
Germany
Tyler Population Rises to 12085 in Latest Census
Associated Press reports Tyler's population at 12,085, up 1,685 from the prior count, a 16.2 percent increase, reflecting growth across the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tyler
Sadie Aldridge Named Sponsor for South at Confederate Reunion
Memphis July 9 Miss Sadie Aldridge of El Paso named sponsor for the South at the Confederate reunion to be held in Houston October 6 9 per advice from K M Van Zandt commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Sadie Aldridge
el Paso
Houston
K. M. van Zandt
The
United Confederate Veterans
Kingston Port plans new Kingston harbor improvements
The Jamaica government intends to borrow 15 million pounds in London to deepen Kingston Channel and enhance piers. Plans include extending the railway to wharves, adding piers, a large dry dock, a wire reef station, and an oil and coal depot to serve ships. Aims include making Kingston a port of call for Panama Canal traffic and matching Cris tobal Atlantic port facilities.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
London
Panama Canal
Cristobal
American Club Seeks Center in Buenos Aires
The American Club, with about 300 members, aims to lease or buy a home in Buenos Aires to establish a premier American social center. Governors want a first rate facility in a city of elite clubs, with a $20,000 nest egg. plans include admitting women and promoting patriotic activities alongside weekly luncheons and talks by notable visitors or Argentines.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Board of Governors
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised
A brief note claims fewer deaths from summer complaints due to Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy when used with castor oil and proper diet. It reports Mr W G Cambell of Butler Tennessee endorsing the remedy as far ahead of prior treatments for children.
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Chamberlain
W. G. Cambell
Butler, Tenn
Huerta says oil nationalization backed. rebels few
In Mexico City Provisional President de la Huerta announced the constitutional article nationalizing oil would be upheld while decrees harming petroleum owners would be repealed soon by decree. Huerta added that five generals have risen against the government yet pose no real threat, totaling about 500 followers.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Carranza
de la Huerta
Huerta
Paid expenses of St. Louis delegates in 1904 report
St Louis, July 9. Checks signed by Edward F. Goltra Democratic state committee man paid delegates to cover expenses for the state convention at Joplin. Testimony before the senate committee on presidential campaign expenditures shows Goltra opposed Reed, though most traveling on his money supported Reed.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Edward F. Goltra
Democratic
Missouri
Rivas
Joplin
Democratic Committee
Senate Committee
Henry Streuther
Goltra
Reed
Hanging of Green Hunter Supposed Hoodoo Claim
Associated Press reports in Dallas that Green Hunter James Brown, a Black man, was hanged for assaulting an elderly white woman at Half Station on May 28. Despite threats from anonymous letters, execution proceeded after he claimed Friday is his unlucky day and confessed to prior killings.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Green Hunter
James Brown
Half Station
Hunter
Ray
Robstown
Strike Threat Over Wage Demands on Texas Steamers
Firemen and stokers on two Galveston to Port Arthur steamers threaten a strike tomorrow if demands for an extra $40 per month with a six day week are not met. Current pay is $1056 monthly with board and lodging, owners say they will not concede.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Port Arthur
Withdrawal of Candidacy for Webb County District Attorney
John L. Dannelley withdraws his name as candidate for Webb County District Attorney citing reasons beyond his control. He thanks supporters and expresses regret at stepping back, signing respectfully.
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Webb County
Wind storms sweep Wichita oil field fire
The third severe windstorm of the week swept Wichita Falls area today. Lightning ignited a large oil tank that was still burning at 3 o'clock, as firefighters and residents watched. The incident followed earlier storms causing damage across the region.
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Wichita Oil Field
Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Texas
Winds Blow Down Five Hundred Derricks in Texas Oil Field
In Wichita Falls Texas five hundred derricks were blown down by winds this week the greatest storm damage in the history of the field. A second storm swept the area yesterday and oil men report extensive damage across the oil fields.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
July 20 Conference Planned for Democratic Campaigns
Dayton Ohio July conference to arrange campaign plans reported by telegraph to Governor Cox from Homer Cunynings national committee chairman who says he has called a meeting of the entire committee for a conference with Mr Cox.
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Dayton
Ohio
Cox
Homer 3
Cunynings
National Committee
Returned Prisoners From Russian Expeditionary Force
The last French held prisoners are expatriated as talks with the Bolsheviks continue. About 5,000 remain interned after Germans returned home. Russians who fought with the Marseilles expedition faced mutiny and discipline issues after the revolution. They were used briefly for road work before being exchanged for French troops captured on the Archangel front.
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Associated
Presa
Paris
Marseilles
Aisne
Harding Helped Out In Boone News-Republican
Associated Press reports Warren G Harding once helped publish an issue of the Boone News-Republican when lieutenant governor of Ohio. He visited the office before a Boone speech, used a typewriter to draft an abstract, corrected proofs, and stayed much of the time. He left with a copy of the paper and said, See you again, maybe.
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Associated Press
Boone
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Chapman Plays His Thousandth Cleveland Game
Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman reached his thousandth game for the Cleveland Americans in Chicago on June 26. The veteran joined Cleveland in 1912 from Toledo in the American Association, marking a long service record with the club.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ray Champman
Cleveland Americans
Indians
Chicago
Chapman
Toledo
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A. C. Hamilton
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J. Shahady
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George Mansur
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