Notable historical anniversaries from July 16
A Daily Lesson in History notes events on July 16 including the birth of Sir Joshua Reynolds in 1723, the death of William Few in 1828, UC Berkeley's 1873 claim, Beaconsfield and Salisbury’s Berlin Congress reception in 1878, a 1898 Alaskan boundary commission, 1905 Polar expedition, 1915 Lima flood toll, and the 1921 meeting of Japan's Crown Prince with the Pope.
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Sir Joshua Reynolds
London
Willam Few
United States
Georgia
Fishkill
N. Y
Baltimore County
University of California
Berkeley
Lord Beaconsfield
Lord Salisbury
International Commission
Lieut. Pepary
New York
Scarch
North Pole
Lima
Japan
Rome
Federation of Mental Producers Formed at Writers Congress
Mexico City reports the National Congress of Writers approved the Federation of Mental Producers to aid authors and a Hispano American Associated Press aimed at uniting Spain with former American colonies. Delegates clashed, preventing implementation of resolutions and cooperation with the Reporters' Syndicate.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Federation of Mental Producers
National Congress of Writers
Reporters’ Syndicate
Associated Preas
Spain
Today marks key anniversaries and political milestones
The 200th birth anniversary of Sir Joshua Reynolds is noted as well as the 75th birthday of Eben Rexford author of Silver Threads Among the Gold. Ontario votes as Ferguson becomes premier and a Lansing trial concerns Emma Kopple accused of poisoning a foster son for an insurance payout. A Pictou celebration honors Nova Scotia settlers. Minnesota faces a senate race between J O O Prous and Magnus Johnson.
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Joshua Reynolds
Eben E E. Rexford
United States
Santiago de
Cuba
American Association of University Women
Portland
Ore
Howard Ferguson
Ontario
Magnus Johnson
Farmer-Labor Party
Knute Nelson
U.S
Minnesota
Birthday Patter n of Notables On This Day
July 16 marks the birthdays of Roald Amundsen the Arctic explorer born in Sharpsburg Norway 51 years ago. Viscount Knollys private secretary to King George and Lady in waiting to Queen Alexandra born 86 years ago. Dr William C Mackenzie president of Wartford Theological Seminary born in the Orange River Colony South Africa 64 years ago. Charles H Fulton director of the Missouri School of Mines born in Germany to American parents 49. Joseph Jackson longtime major league baseball figure born in Gronnville South Carolina 33.
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Roald Amundsen
South Pole
North Pole
Sharpsburg
Norway
Viscount Knollys
King George and
Jord
Queen Alexandra
William C. Mackenzie
Wartford Theological Seminary
Orange River Colony
South Africa
Charles H. Fulton
Missouri School of Mines
Germany
Joseph Jackson
Gronnville
S. C
Violinist Eugene Ysaye Birthday Tribute
The renowned Belgian violinist Eugene Ysaye turns sixty five today. He gained fame through concert tours and long tenure with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Discovered by Vieuxtemps in Antwerp, he learned core violin principles from the master and rose to leading virtuoso status.
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Eugene Ysaye
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Belgium
Vieuxtemps
Tsayo
Antwerp
Ysaye
Concert Cours
Anton Rubinstein
America
Theodore Thomse
Chicago
Savings Power in Everyday Habits and Remedies
An article emphasizes frugal living and smart purchasing, noting that saving ten percent of earnings requires careful spending. It compares minor investments like garden seeds and Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy to potential savings on medical bills.
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Chamberlain
Wood alcohol claims victims across Germany in fresh toll
Wood alcohol has claimed at least 18 German drinkers' lives in recent months. Workers mistook the squid remnants in tank cars unloading for cheap spirits. Hamburg harbor truckers fell ill and died. Prussian Silesia and Berlin Grunewald reported deaths. Employers and authorities issued warnings about its deadly effects.
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Ev Associated Press
Berlin
Hamburg
Prussian Silesia
Berlin-Grienewald
Robins, travel notes, and lively domestic updates
A jumble of poetry lines and local notices includes a robin nest poem, travel plans for Miss Elizabeth Irwin and Mrs Whitaker to Los Angeles, returns from visits to Mississippi and Texas, social events at the Presbyterian Manse, and farewells. Also shares quirky facts and regional curios.
The Girl I Loved at Royal Theater Today
Royal Theater patrons await Charles Ray in The Girl I Loved a United Artists film showing today. The star returns to dramatic roles with a lively Indiana rural backdrop from 1546 to 1860 illustrating a personal love story drawn from James Whitcomb Riley verses.
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Royal Theater
Charles Ray
United Artists
Mr. Ray
Tras
Indiana
Mperina
James Whitcomb Biley
Booze Conspiracy Indictments Reported in Louisiana Case
Twenty two men were indicted on charges of conspiring to steal whiskey from a Louisville distillery. The federal grand jury returned the indictments here today. The accused allegedly plotted to divert whiskey from the Ob Ciniaid Pact distillery in Louis ville.
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Associated Press
Chinaco
Louisvile
Mouttedks
Punto
Jammed Fragments Describe Quernine and Political Route
Fragmented OCR notes mention a party scene and a trip via Lampasas with plan to travel to Brownsville. The text references a Cher attendee and a Gaye, plus Corlay and Atetin, but details are unclear due to corrupted spelling.
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Pitas
Cher Attergeen
Stekbees
Hearing Postponed For Preston Reynolds Case
Fragmented OCR text indicates a hearing postponement involving Preston Reynolds and related parties. Details are unclear with numerous garbled words but suggests temporary measures and legal actions amid ongoing counsel discussions.
Fragmentary OCR note on British government report and public habits
A garbled passage references a British government report on consumer items and prices. It mentions cheap living, a shilling price for items, and a note that people have abandoned an old habit. The text is incomplete and unstable, with unclear subjects and events.
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Bay
Tayd Press
Dietvied
Global Sports Notes Preview Paris Olympic Contenders
Australia and New Zealand prepare a large Olympic delegation for Paris with Australia sending vast supplies of equipment and a world tour by leading teams. Boxing features Benny Leonard versus Lew Perdition while Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb renew batting rivalries. The Dutch Chess League celebrates its fiftieth anniversary with an international tournament in The Hague. Rhodes Scholar P F Eagan earns heavyweight boxing title experience at Oxford and trains with notable rivals.
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New Zealand
Paris
United States
Hughkind
Scotland
Peng Tamas
Hudreds
Knighty
Branpsey Gibbons
Will Lard Fiepo
Jetwenm
Benny Leonard
Lew Perdition
Tris Speaker
Ty Cobb
Weat Side Club
New York
Km O P. F. Eagan
Oxford
Jack Dempssy
Battling Siki
Mithe Me'Tigue
Siki
Those Whom the Devil Loves
A mother and child exchange a grim exchange about love and misbehavior. Elsie claims the devil loves her more when she is naughty, a remark cited from Everybody's Magazine July.
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Elsie
Mussolini Wins Confidence Vote Over Electoral Reform
In Rome on July 16 Premier Mussolini secured chamber of deputies support by a 164 vote margin for his electoral reform bill. The reform ends proportional representation and awards the largest party two thirds of seats, about 365, in the chamber.
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Associated Press
Rome
Mussolini
Chamber of Deputies
Drowned by Fish In River After Fishing Trip
Lawrence Wimberley aged 37 months drowned in the St.aire river yesterday afternoon. He rowed to the middle of the stream and fell asleep while fishing. A fish tugged the line waking him but the rope wrapped around his arms and he could not swim, leading to the tragic drowning.
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Associated
Preas
Detroit
Mich
Lawrence Wimberley
St.aire
Wimberley
Doctors Stand By The Decision In Medical Endorsement
Medical leaders dispute a ruling on a federal act restricting compensation in a high profile case. Dr Wilboundiney of the American Medical Association says the decision remains solid and supported by the profession. The report also notes tense Allied reparations talks tied to Germany with mixed signals from Paris and London.
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Rena Fifemeoa
Cinfen
George Boursuavngada
Ibedena
Montana
American Medical Profession
Wilboundiney
American Medtead Association
Seven Injured In New York Bronx Train Wreck
Report says seven people were injured when an elevated subway train collided with a surface train at a Bronx intersection. Cars derailed and rescue crews rushed to the scene as officials investigated the cause and possible fatalities.
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Assertabed Press
Ew oYork
Vot Street
Tel Goatatn Ai Dias
Bronx
CP Ghee
Tvea
Whee
Gowda
Mathe
Cneers
Vroneppartation
Collsgerny
Mychet
Ecient
Tailure
Silp
Fey Davar
Baldwin Announces Draft Information to United States
In London on July 96 Prime Minister Baldwin said he would communicate the draft of the rigby to the United States for information. MacDonald asked in the Commons about government preparations as the opposition pressed for details on the issue.
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London
Baldwin
Ino the Bower
United States
Uimsay MacDonald
Cooperation Planned Over Cotton Labor Shortage in Texas
Austin announces a joint state and federal effort to address a looming cotton picking labor shortage. State Labor Commissioner Joseph Myers said the plan was set after a Fort Worth conference with United States employment director C W Woodburn. Deputies will survey the Rio Grande valley to assess conditions.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Joseph Myers
Loday
Fort Worth
C. W. Woodburn
United States
Rio Grande Valley
Died of Injuries After July Texans Incident
A Texas player Marvin died from injuries sustained in a game incident. Reports say he was injured during a play and succumbed shortly after. The tragedy occurred amid lingering questions about the conditions of the match and safety measures.
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Hiv
Figonion
Texans
Marvin Beet Uo
Oecrv
Explosion at Belgrade Ammunition Depot Kills and Damages
An explosion at a large artillery ammunition depot near Belgrade yesterday killed a number of people and injured many others. Considerable damage to buildings is reported and authorities suspect spontaneous combustion as the cause.
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Go Assochted Press
Belgrade
Minnesota Senate Contest Narrowing To Three Candidates
St. Paul July 16 voters decide the Minnesota United States senate race to replace the late Knute Nelson. The contest pits Republican Governor Preas Harding adherent Magnus Johnson and Democrat Jamesley state senator in a three way fight with the real battle centered on the top two.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
United States
Knute Nelson
Preas
Harding
Magnus Johnson
Robert la Iollete
Janesley
Cattle War Erupts in Amite County Runoff Dipping War
Federal forces move into Amite County amid reports of a cattle dipping conflict. Armed with machine guns and whips, troops arrive as authorities pursue an end to the dispute that has drawn national attention.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Amite County
Tuo
National Guard Encampment Opens in Austin
About 1500 National Guardsmen and 150 officers arrived in Austin for the first infantry encampment. The camp opened formally and will train for two weeks with a battalion of regular troops arriving as demonstration units.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
National
Royal Family Members Alliance Over War Memorial Observance
Royal members of the royal family face travel constraints during a period with numerous war memorials. Parliament and local duties limit progress on planned commemorations as the Duke of York and others oppose further memorial dedications amid ongoing national demands.
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Presa
London
Brooh Reral
Duke of York
Jones
When They Had Been
Chicago Herald ad shows two boys Chris and Henri returning home against their mother’s command to face a switch. The exchange ends with the mother delaying punishment, another time, as the boys answer “Topedder” to show they have behaved.
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Chris
Henri
Chicago
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Mit Henri
Mit Chris
Topedder
Chicago Herald
Heat Relief Hopes Fade as Texas Stays Sweltering
Weather map predictions by LoweTaupe forecast partial cooling tonight and tomorrow in parts of Texas, but many sections remain hot with temperatures at or above 100 degrees. Forecasters warn the heat wave persists across the state with discomfort increasing for residents.
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Associated Press
Pallas
Texas
Fragmented OCR note on rail events and names
Fragmented text references rail ends and autos with unclear details. Mentions individuals like Richard and Vibha among garbled phrases. The passage includes stray words about government action and a Fair, but lacks coherent event or date context.
Ship crew face court for clashing with other vessels
A damaged OCR item reports the crew of the Leviathan and allied ships appearing before a police court on charges of adhering to other vessels. The fragmentary text references the Aquitanta and the Obyvaine in the incident and mentions maritime authorities.
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Uy Assueloterd Press
Sotho Tek
Agporiesda Fterg
Dock Strike Shocks Ireland As Deportees Run Union
Five AP reports from Dublin recount a strike at the Hockot oof Irish free State, led by James Larkin once deported to the United States. Larkin is said to be directing the striking tents and labor actions.
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Associated Press
Dubin
James Larkin
Tatvor Teadher Overent
Rail line taken over by Interstate Commission approval
The Waco Pecaiumiont Prinity and Sabine railroad company received authorization from the Interstate Commerce Commission to take over and operate the Granite line from Prinity to Colmesned. The line previously belonged to the Missouri Kansas and Texas system.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington
Waco, Pecaiumiont, Prinity and Sabine Railroad Company
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prinity
Colmesned
Missouri
Bank official William Daily commits suicide in Kansas City
William Daily, 36, secretary to Carroll Worthington deputy governor of the General Reserve Bank, shot and killed himself today in the bank building. Friends saw no reason for the act.
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Py Associated Press
Kansas City
Willian Daily
Seed
Carroll Worthington
Seneral Reserve Bank
Bank
Cordelia the Magnificent star Mary Jane Irving at seven
Mary Jane Irving, age seven, is described as a veteran screen performer in a Metro picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. The piece notes her early start in film, with her first roles tied to The Square Deal Man with William Hart, and mentions a Rialto Theatre screening.
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Mary Jane Irving
Cordeliare Magnificent
Flurry Garson
Metro
Clara Kimball Young
Mary Jane
Rialton Theatre
Columbia
South Carolina
Los Angeles
Williams
Hart
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