Prohibition Party to Decide in Lincoln Convention
From Thursday's Daily by Associated Press Chicago 11 July Now that prohibition is here the fate of the Prohibition Party will come up for decision at its regular presidential convention in Lincoln Nebraska July 21. The party plans to field a presidential ticket this fall with Virgil G Hinshaw as chairman. The convention discusses world prohibition and a Woman's Hour theme. The meeting opens July 29 with speeches by noted reformers and ends with platform adoption and presidential nominations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Prohibition
Prohibition Party
Lincoln
Net
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Prohibition National
Hinshaw
Frances BK. Beauchamp
Lexington
Aaron Watkins
Germantown CO
Watkins
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
N. C
World Prohibition Federation
Federal Council of Churches
Clay Needham
Los Angeles
Cal
GG. Calderwood
Minneapolis
Calderwood
D. Leigh Colvin
New York
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
Colvin
National Prohibion Committee
Eliia R. Shaw
The
Rockefeller Becomes World’s Richest Man on Wealth Peak
In today’s note, John D. Rockefeller of Richford is celebrated as the richest person in world history. He built vast fortune through Standard Oil, guiding its rise as the era’s most powerful corporation. His philanthropy and leadership are noted, though his name endures as the first billionaire.
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John TL Rockefelier
Ittle
Richford
Vic
Standard Oni
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
President Wilson's New York Welcome After Seven Months Abroad
July event recounts President Wilson's enthusiastic return to New York after a seven month absence in Europe. Crowds greeted him warmly, highlighting the nation's interest in his wartime leadership and negotiations abroad.
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Wilson
New York
Europe
Bonds Down as Citizens Cash In and Save
Joe Peterson frets Liberty Bonds are down as he contemplates selling to cover short term needs while Bill Coleman explains the government obligations remain sound and earning interest. The dialogue contrasts market jitters with civic patience and showcases a lesson on prudent saving through War Savings Stamps.
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Joe Peterson
Liberty Bonds
Bill Coleman
Joe
Bill
United States
Izzy Kaplan
Izzy
Social Calendar Circles Meet. Miss Sorrell Hosts Honor
VOCETY Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt society editor lists Thursday social calendar. Circle A with Mrs A F Beddoe meets at 4 PM, Circle B with Mrs Clingenpeel at 4 PM, Circle D with Mrs J M Sallee at 4 PM Friday. Miss Madonna Sorrell entertains at 8 PM honoring Miss Marguerite Schleyer of San Antonio.
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Violet S. Oberfeldt Society
A. F. Beddoe
Clingenpeel
J. M. Sallee
Madonna Sorrell
Marguerite Schleyer
San Antonio
War Savings Stamps history and compound interest note
The fragment notes War Savings Stamps available at post offices and banks, mentions Christopher Columbus buying jet S100 worth of dew to claim America, and asserts heirs would face a tax of over 2,006,060,000 if those bonds existed today. The tone mocks compound interest and fiscal policy.
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Christopher Columbus
Weather forecast from New Oriente readers
The United States weather bureau forecast at New Oriente indicates tonight and Friday will be partly cloudy. The report is provided to The Times by the Telephone Co. and reflects the daily forecast.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Oriente
the Telephone Co
Fort Mcintosh 24 Hour Weather Observations Report
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m show a maximum temperature of 97 degrees and a minimum of 77 degrees. Winds from the south with clear conditions.
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Fort Mcintosh
Southenet
Today’s events span politics sports and religion
John D. Rockefeller Jr turns 31 as Warren Harding marks a new year of marriage. The Order of United American Mechanics notes its 1st anniversary since July 1845. East Northfield hosts the Summer School of Women’s Foreign Missionary Societies while the Grand Order Elks hold a Chicago parade. All-South Christian Endeavor opens in New Orleans with delegates from many states. The Interchurch World Movement committee meets in New York amid church withdrawals. Arizona cattle and wool grower groups meet in Flagstaff to discuss grazing and related concerns.
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John D. Rockefeller
Warren
Harding
Mi. Harding
Order of United American Mechanics
Phil
Soe
Summer School of Women’s Foreign Missionary Societies
East Northfield
Mass
New Orleans
Christian Endeavor
Interchurch World Movement
New York
Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association
Arizona Wool Growers’ Association
Flagstaff
It Looked Like a Battlefield in Europe Said by Mr Hunster
A report quotes Mr C Hunster describing a small Pennsylvania town scene with a stable visit and a heap of dead rats killed by RAT SNAP the previous night. The remark evokes a battlefield in Europe as a vivid comparison. The product is sold by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanmary Grocery in three sizes.
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Europe
C. Hunster
Pennsylvania
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanmary Grocery
Texas Industrial Congress Plans $100000 Farm Credit Fund
The Texas Industrial Congress, based in Dallas, appeals to businessmen to invest $100,000 to back a loan fund aiding farmers. The plan targets tenants buying farms, equipment needs, and rural improvements, as a tribute to Henry Exali and to boost farming profits without collateral.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Texas Industrial Congress
Congress
Bey Mm
Henry Bxall
Henry Exali
Silver Jubilee Attends Kirwin’s 25th Priesthood Anniversary
Galveston Texas July 8 Rev J M Kirwin V G who raised volunteers in the Spanish American War and helped found the commission form of government in the city recently celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Church dignitaries from half a dozen states were present.
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Galveston
Texas
J. M. Kirwin
V. G
You Guard Against Burglars, But What About Rats
Rats steal millions of dollars worth of grain and poultry, destroy property and threaten health. If rats trouble you, try RAT-SNAP. it kills and prevents infestations. Cats or dogs avoid it. Comes in three sizes, $1.40. Sold by A Deals & Brother and City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery.
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Otor's
Deals & Brother
City Drag Co
Sanitary Grocery
Texas Aero Club to Compete in France
The Aero Club of Texan was selected as one of three U S groups to represent the United States in the international air plane race in France the week of September 27 entry four by B J Cox the pilot to be named later will use a Curtiss plane The Aero Club of America announced the selection Other entries include the air service of the United States garns Dapton Wright division general motors The James Gordon Bennett trophy is currently held by France.
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Associated Press
New York
Aero Club of Texan
United States
France
Texas
B. J. Cox
Aero Club of America
Air Service of
Dallas to house federal education and health offices
The Dallas Chamber of Commerce announces Dallas has been chosen for consolidated offices of the federal board of vocational education the United States war risk insurance bureau and the United States Public Health Service for the fourteenth district. Nearly four hundred people will be employed across the three departments with about 160500 dollars annually in transportation costs saved by locating headquarters near the district center.
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Iby Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Joly &i
Federal Board of Voesitional Education
United States War Risk Insurance Bureau
United States Public Health Service
Fourteenth
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Senator Davidson Endorses Cox Roosevelt In Texas Race
Senator Lionc Davidson of Manston spoke to a large Houston audience urging Democrats to back Cox and Roosevelt and win the lieutenant governor race. He called for better schools and roads, stressed the legislator’s role, and urged selecting a governor capable of handling Texas’ complex problems. he was warmly received and favored in Brazos County.
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Times
Houston
Texas
Lionc Davidson
Manston
Strgan
Cox
Roosevelt
Saidle
Davidson
Brazos County
Withdrawal notice from Webb County District Attorney race
Joan L. Dannelley withdraws as candidate for Webb County District Attorney citing reasons beyond control. She thanks supporters and regrets the step, signing respectfully.
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Webb County
Joan L. Dannelley
Negroes voting Republican in Georgia vanish from records
Chicago reports say Henry Lincoln Johnson testified before a Senate committee that many Negro voters who supported the Republican ticket disappeared and were never heard from again. The hearings will probe Palmer campaign spending with Edward Goltra as a principal witness and investigate a $60,000 payment alleged by Lowden campaign managers.
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Senate
Georgia
Reed
Associated Press
Chicago
Republicas
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Republican National
Penses
Kenyon
Johnnson
Senate Committee
Lowden
Palmar
Weatherford Census Shows Population Rise to 6,203
Weatherford Texas census data reports population at 6,203, up 1,129 from the previous count, a 22.8 percent increase. The figure reflects ongoing growth in the Weatherford area and highlights demographic shifts for the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weatherford
Texas
Suffrage Effort Fails in Louisiana House
Baton Rouge July 8 The attempt to extend rules enabling the Louisiana house of representatives to act on the suffrage amendment before adjournment tonight failed. Associated Press reports the move did not progress and no action was taken.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Louisiana House of Representatives
Polish defense gains as volunteers rush to aid
Volunteers from all classes including women and girls join the effort to stem the Bolshevik offensive against Poland. The Polish defense pushes forward as aid mobilizes across communities.
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Vy Associated Press
Warnew
Poland
Captain Watt, Lusitania Master, Dies/Disappears at 78
Captain James Watt, former master of the Lusitania on her maiden voyage, fled recent reports say from Las Palmas Canary Islands at age 78. He had served long with Cunard and spent the winter there with his two developers.
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Galveston
Texas
James Watt
Lusitania
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Watt
Cunard Line
Islands
Conditions Bad By Associated Press
Galveston Texas dispatch reports Italian and Warren W Peers pensioned twenty one months as a worker in Siberia who witnessed the Gaida revolution of November 191% and the capture of Vindivostok by Bolshevists. He says conditions across Siberia are worse than reported. Bolshevik leaders claim Russia’s travails will yield a new stable republic in time.
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Associated Preas
Galveston
Texas
Italy
Warren W. Peers
Siberia
Vindivostok
Peters
Rupin
The Very Idea at Rialto with Virginia Wall rescue
Taylor Holmes played down a dangerous moment after reaching leading woman Virginia Wall from a possible drowning off Miami Beach. The pair starred in The Very Idea, a production by Holmes.
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Rialto
Taylor Holmes
Virginia Wall
Miami
Florida
Miss Vail
Mr. Holmes
Boundary dispute near Texarkana to be surveyed
A U S Associated Press report from Austin says a party left at night for Texarkana to begin a survey of the land along the Red River in dispute between Texas and Oklahoma. W A Kooling deputy attorney general heads the party. About a hundred miles of boundary will be surveyed. After surveying, testimony will be taken.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Uel
Texarkana
Red Hiver
Oklahoma
W. A. Kooling
Desiaiant
Alor
Priority Service Urged to Relieve Transportation Strain
Washington July 8 Daniel Willard chairman of the advisory committee of the Association of Railway Executives told the late state commerce commission that priority of service is essential to relieve the current transportation situation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniel Willard
The
Association of Railway Executives
State Commerce Commission
Wilson to Call Meeting Of Assembly In November
London July . President Wilson has accepted the League of Nations invitation to convene an assembly meeting of the Wa gue in early November as announced in the house of commons by the under secretary of foreign affairs.
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Associated Press
London
Wilson
League of Nations
Assembly of the Wague
House of Commons
Packer Elevates to Remove Old Electric Line
Chicago July 8 oldest electric elevated road in the world has been junked at Armour and Co stockyards to make way for modern methods. Construction history traces from 1592 steam elevated attempts to 1880s New York City beginnings and the gradual shift to newer transit at the packing plant. Andrew Bach's electricians supervised delivery of food products along yard routes with rails and cables removed for efficiency.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Armour and Co
Stock Yards
Previgup
New York City
New York
Chien Beter
Tomy
Degemiar
Lehi
Tae
Miami
Deliveny
Andrew
Bach Company
Sapeim Electricians
She. TSR G Jee Werregoei neib
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