A Daily Beson In History July 18 Highlights
On this day in history several notable events and deaths are listed. John Paul Jones dies in Paris in 1782, born in Scotland. Other entries include bishops, industrial founder M C D Borden, and various political figures with birthplaces and dates.
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John Paul Jones
Paris
Scotland
Wiliam White
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
M. C. D. Borden
Fall River
Mass
Oceanic
N. J
Are You In Bloom And In Laredo Gossip
A column of light satire and social notes from Laredo featuring remarks on fashion, manners, and local gossip. It mentions ads about flowers and “Are you in bloom” prompts, snippets about carriage, violins, and a parade of names from residents, plus playful quips on marriage and vanity.
Flood danger passes after heavy rains between Pueblo and Colorado Springs
Associated Press reports danger of flood believed past in Pueblo after heavy overnight rains. A Mountain river riverbed overflow with a foot loss and several small highway ridges washed out. Arkansas River rose but did not reach dangerous levels.
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Associated Press
Pueblo
Colo
Colorado Springs
Mountain
Arkansas
W. M. U. Circles Schedule Thursday Meeting
Social calendar notes that the circles of the W. M. U. will gather at the regular afternoon hour for their Thursday meeting.
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W. MM. U
Confessed to Crime Ties Victim to Tree and Fatal Stabbing
Clarence Williams confessed to tying Will Browley to a tree and setting him to die after an April disappearance. Browley’s headless skeleton was found near San Antonio last Friday. The motive involves a quarrel over $50.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Clarence Williams
Will Browley
Notable Birthdays Highlight 3 Figures Today
Mrs Richard Derby once Miss Wthel Hoosevelt born in New York City. Albert Q Brown former New Hampshire governor born in Northwood 70 years ago. Dr Samuel W Stratton MIT president born in Litchfield 62 years ago.
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Richard Derby
Wthel Hoosevelt
New York City
Albert OQ. Brown
New Hampshire
Northwood
N.H
Samuel W. Stratton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Litchfield
From butcher boy to millionaire in Canada
The life of William H Wright follows a trek from Sleaford England to Canada after a young butcher apprentice joins the British army and later mines gold. He arrived in Toronto in 1907 nearly penniless, then struck riches in Swastika Ontario and now owns a fortune and a lavish Barrie home.
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Ufe
William H. Wright
England
Canada
Wright
Sleaford
South Africa
Yaclose
Toronto
Lves
Barrie
Ont
Swastika
Centennial events mark leaders across nations and cities
Today marks the birth death centennial and anniversaries of notable figures: Gen Leonard F Ross lauded for Civil War role. the Atlantic and St Lawrence railroad opened seventy years ago linking Montreal and Portland. Detroit bishop Michael J Gallagher observes his fifth year. Lord Atholstan Sir Hugh Graham reaches 75. Richmond hosts a Virginia intercollegiate alumni association launch. Mexico City honors Benito Juarez with a presidential ceremony led by President Obregon.
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Leonard F. Ross
Atlantic and St. Lawrence
Montreal
Portland
Michael J. Gallagher
Detroit
Lord Atholistan
Sir Hugh Graham
Virginia Intercollegiate
Richmond
Old Dominion
Obregon
Mexico
Benito Juarez
Editor's Clever Retort Sparks Winged Shirt Dilemma
A Cayuga county editor declares concern over how to don a shirt over wings after his tenure ends. A rival editor replies with a quip urging him to focus on Sangorn rather than the shirt on wings.
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Cayuga
Secret of French scent claimed by German chemist
Partin reports a German chemist aims to reveal the French perfume secret. He says flowers are stored for years in butter in sealed jars and the butter absorbs the bloom fragrance, suggesting a method for fine perfume production.
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Partin
Ray Morton Hardy to Headline Local Lecture Series
Michigan based lecturer Kay Morton Hardy is designated as the lead speaker for the Bautelitte Chaubeuqua Whirles two lecture events. He will address community and social efficiency topics with a blend of serious analysis and accessible humor aimed at broad audiences.
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Kay Morton Hardy
Michigan
Ray Morton Hardy
Fos
Abr
Ffardy
Imias
Blames of Passion Opens at Royale in Two Day Run
A two day engagement begins tomorrow at the Royale Theatre for Blames of Passion. The film portrays strange men and outdoor adventures in Oregon with fast action and dramatic peril including a forest fire and a romance amid danger.
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Royale Theatre
Oregon
Arem
Indu Hari
Fake Bandit Alert Traced to Watchman Sears
Reports from Deltas Texas say W D Sears the watchman at Mercantile Bank and Trust Company was wounded in the arm during a supposed break in. Sears later confessed the incident was self inflicted by an accidental firearm discharge sparked by a long spotless record and pride. He fled and alarms sounded as investigators weighed the evidence.
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Associated Presa Deltas
Texas
Mercantile Bank & Trust Company
W. D. Sears
Sears
Bandits Break In At Texas Depot Safe
Reported overnight, two masked bandits robbed a Texas depot and Coca Cola facility, escaping with more than 2400 dollars after forcing entry. Local investigators say the safe at Mayfield Vecsey was opened and funds taken. No injuries reported.
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Waxaheehie
Texas
Teenoe
Reboers
Che Miscane
Krarses
Texas Depot
Marpiasess
Coca Bode
Che Knob
Mayfield
Oil fields historian Kadwin Bell dies at home
Kadwin Bell, nationally known as the oil fields historian, died at his home in Tittesville, Pennsylvania, last night. The obituary notes his prominence in documenting oil field history and his association with major industry archives.
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Associated Prega
Tittessille
Kadwin Bell
Deputy to identify suspect Newt De Silva in Port Arthur case
Beailomont Texas July 18 deputy sheriff Carl Kennedy left for Laredo to identify a man matching the description of Newt De Silva who broke jail here last year after being convicted of the murder of Abramson at Port Arthur and sentenced to death.
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Sv Associated Press
Beailomont
Texas
Carl Kennedy
Laredo
Newt de Silva
Abramson
Port Arthur
Footloose protest trek to Port Arthur over alleged kidnapping
In New York on July 18 volunteers of the I W W's marine transport workers branch said they would walk and travel by freight toward Port Arthur Texas to defend constitutional rights of three members reportedly kidnapped and beaten and hospitalized. The march originates in New York City and follows a nationwide edict from San Francisco headquarters.
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Associated Press
New York
W. W
New York City
Port Arthur
Texas
Marine Transport Workers’ Branch
I W. W
San Francisco
More Raids on Jersey Joints Hous es
Police report a series of raids on Jersey shore houses during a period of heightened crackdowns. Authorities say the operations targeted suspected illicit activities, with seizures and arrests noted in several districts.
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Jersey
Mexicalt Restores Peace After City Hall Standoff
Mexican city of Mexicalt ends a four day standoff as mayor Loera and 74 supporters abandon the city hall after gunfire injures three and several protesters flee. Federal officials appoint a council to run municipal business with a delegation from Mexico City arriving to supervise.
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Associated Press
Mexicall
California
Jtby
Mexico City
Rigel Rosas
View Qayor
Loera
Mayer
Notable Visitors Reach Laredo From Local Cotton Hub
Deputy U S Marshal W F Itachal from Corpus Christi is in the city on business and greeting many Laredo friends. Visitors include Ben ie Tumlinson of Bishop and three Gregory cotton growers J D Willis J W Hant and W A Kline.
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U. S
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Ben ‘Ie Tumlinson
Bishop
J.D. Willis
J. W. Hant
W. A. Kline
Gregory
Two Teens Die in Texas Crash Near Choctaw Trail
In Lufkin Texas on July 18 two youths died and a third person remained hospitalized after a car accident on the Choctaw Trail. Jeti Melton 15 was killed, Mrs George Austin died four hours later, and Willie Mae Austin 15 was severely injured as the vehicle rolled in dim light after failing to see a culvert while Melton drove.
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Associated Press
Lufkin
Texas
Jeti Melbton
J.B. Melton
George Austin
Willie Mae Austin
Doctor Homer Fill Dies in Texas at 56
Prominent Austin physician and former University of Texas figure Dr Homer Fill died suddenly at his son in law Luther Stark’s home in Orange Texas. Neuralgia of the heart named as cause. Remains to be shipped to Austin for interment slated for Thursday or Friday.
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Assuciated Press
Beaumont
Texas
Homer Fill
Austin
University of Texas
Luther Stark
Orange
Women excel as engineers and trades in London work
English women increasingly enter civil, mechanical, electrical engineering and related trades once dominated by men. The report notes several women constructors and firms with contracts, and lists women builders, lawyers, dentists, doctors, wireless operators, and providers in moving picture or circus ventures across Hertfordshire and beyond.
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London
Imen
Onden
Hertfordshire
Quarrel Ends In Triple Family Tragedy In Missouri
Sedalia Missouri reports William Puckett of Waverly shot and killed his wife his mother in law Mrs Tubbs and sister in law Janie Tubbs at the family home after a heated quarrel. The incident was learned via telephone dispatch and details indicate a deadly domestic dispute.
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Associated Press
Sedalia
William Puckett
Waverly
Remarkable find of precious stones near Cowra NSW
Melbourne reports a remarkable find of diamonds rubies sapphires and turquoise near Poeb meat Winingala about 25 miles from Cowra New South Wales. The gems were examined by experts who declare them genuine. The diamonds were found in blue pug clay akin to South African deposits. The sapphires are bright and the rubies deep red.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Winingala
Cowra
New South Wales
Liners Stop Loading As Duckarg Strike Spreads
Liverpool July 1. Atlantic liners loading halted after a prolonged strike spread from Birkenhead. Demonstrations by strikers led thousands to quit work and halt all coastal and cross channel services.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Birkenhead
Mersey
Ismet Pasha Authorized to Sign Lausanne Peace Treaty
The Turkish government authorized Ismet Pasha, head of the Turkish delegation at the Lausanne Near East conference, to sign the peace treaty. The move followed approval of the draft agreement by Ismet and allied representatives.
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Py Associated Press
Constantinople
Ismet Pasha
Ismet
Portuguese aviator plans three stage world circumnavigation
Colonel Saeccadura Cabral, who flew Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro, outlined a three part itinerary for his globe circling flight. Lisbon to Japan covers 9870 miles, Japan to Newfoundland 7580 miles, and Newfoundland to Lisbon via Fayal and Punta Delgada 2140 miles. At an average speed of 70 mph he expects to be airborne about 280 hours.
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Saeccadura Cabral
Lisbon
Rio de Janeiro
Japan
Newfoundland
Fayal
Punta Delgada
Streetcar Tie Up Strands Riders Across City
A streetcar strike by electrical workers halts service citywide. United Railways workers walk out, leaving routes suspended and late passengers stranded, causing a widespread transportation disruption as crews deal with the fallout.
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St. Louis
Etibay
United Railways
Ube
Commuter Penalty Report From Local Gorge Incident
An unclear OCR note describes penalties related to a commuter issue. Names and places are partially legible and point to a government or official, with references to an antigen and a governor. The fragment references Georgetown and a planned train route or service disruption.
Beery Whipped by Six Attendees Investigated
County authorities probe reports that Joe Beery was whipped in his yard by six white robed and booted persons while his wife watched. Beery went to work today and officers have not seen him. they obtained information from his wife.
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Priso
Fenton
Vexar
Taday
Joe Beery
Berry
Fire destroys Erie Terminal freight office in Jersey City
A large fire destroyed the Erie Terminal freight office as flames spread to the grain elevator and north end roundhouse. The office occupies a full city block and 300 workers were arriving for duty when the blaze began. the roundhouse and grain elevator were saved.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
President Harding Tours Alaska aboard Henderson
President Harding and three cabinet officers travel on the navy transport Henderson after a long inland trip in Alaska. They confer with residents about local problems and undertake a fishing excursion on the Russian River before preparing to depart for Valdez.
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Seward
Alaska
Harding
Navy
Henderson
Valdez
Russian River
Grain Rate Revisions Sought for Des Moines to Texas
Des Moines grain trade associations ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to revise rail freight rates from Des Moines area to Texas destinations. They contend current rates are unfair compared with similar Texas routes from St. Louis Kansas City and other western points.
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Associated Press
Washington
Des Moines
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas
St. Louis
Kansas City
Truth in Obituaries Provokes Correction
A newspaper retracts a false obituary after learning Mr. Jones was alive. The July Everybody’s Magazine note describes editors overstating virtues in a town figure’s memorial and issuing a postpress correction.
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Jones
Everybody’s Magazine
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