Cuban Leader Gen Jose Gomez Nominated President
Gen Jose Miguel Gomez, unanimously chosen by Cuba’s Liberal party, previously led as president from 1909 to 1914. A veteran of the 1896 insurrection, he later governed Santa Clara under American rule and again as Palma’s successor Governor. His nomination commands major influence and broad popularity in Cuban politics.
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Jose Miguel Gomez
Liberal Party
Cuba
Island
Republic
Gomez
Spain
Providence
Santa Clara
Palma
Censorship Controversy Surges in Mexico Amid War Test
A report from Mexico City outlines the rise of an official information bureau and the removal of war era censorship aimed at foreign press. It notes photographs IDing correspondents, Aguirre Berlanga and Mendez as key figures, and President de la Huerta ordering an end to the practice after a June luncheon.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Bureau of Information
Foreign Press
de la Huerta
Information Bureau
Department of the Interior
Manuel Aguirre Berlanga
Mario Mendez
Carranza
Berlanga
Mendez
Mexico
Lenito Ramirez
Red Prince Heinrich zu Schoenaich Carlebath Dies in Berlin
The death of Prince Heinrich zu Schoenaich Carlebath, nicknamed the red prince for his democratic leanings, occurred in Berlin. Once conservative, he voted for progressive and socialist measures and joined the Democratic League after Germany's 1918 revolution. He was noted for philanthropy as well.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Prince Heinrich Zu Schoenaich-Carelath
Red Prince
Democratic League
Loss of Appetite and Its Simple Cures
Loss of appetite is usually not serious. Skipping meals briefly can restore hunger, with at least five hours between meals. Moderate outdoor exercise helps, and constipation can cause appetite loss, which Chamberlain's Tablets can address.
Oberfeldt Society and Social Calendar
Mrs Violet Nochety, society editor, notes events this Thursday. Mrs C C Burr hosts a Spend the Day party for Miss Ernes tine Tanner of Alice. Circle A, W M A, Baptist Church, meets 4:30 pm at Mrs Lambs Fort Mcintosh. Circle B W M A meets with Mrs Leonard Craig for an all day sewing session for Buckner Orphan Home. Dancing class at Elk's Hall in evening under Mrs J A MacDonald.
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C. C. Burr
Ernestine Tanner
Alice
Circle A
The
Baptist Church
Lamb
Fort Mcintosh
Circle B. W. M. A
Leonard Craig
Buckner Orphan Home
Dallas
Elk’s Hall
J. A. MacDonald
Wild Geese and Town News Flow Across the Sky
The page eclectic mix paints nature’s flight from wild geese to memory, then shifts to local social whirl. Visiting relatives, families passing through San Antonio and Laredo, and residents delivering greetings frame a town portrait of travel, reunions, and social gatherings.
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Charles Ernst
San Antonio
Laredo
Evening of Swimming and Tea for Local Friends
Last evening a group of friends enjoyed a swim followed by tea and cake. Guests included Mildred W Leyendecker Margorie Fish Kathleen Heaner Madonna Sorrell Josephine Brewster Emilie Halsell Kivelyn Ryan Odette Bunn Lois Derby Dorothy Derby Agnes French Alice Peon William Biggio Edward Wright Fred Rodgers Rex Tarver Jack Halsell Edward Leyendecker Mike Leyendecker Jr Josh Leyendecker Jr Edward OSell Robert Jennings Richard Trout James Richter Louis Leonard Perry Jefferies Judson Neff Billie Derby Beverly Hall Horace Hall. Mrs J F Lynch and Mrs H C Hall chaired the young people.
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Lee
Mildred W Leyendecker
Marjorie Fish
Kathleen Heaner
Madonna Sorrell
Josephine Brewster
Emilie Halsell
Kivelyn Ryan
Odette Bunn
Lois
Dorothy Derby
Agnes French
Alice Peon
William Biggio
Edward Wright
Fred Rodgers
Rex Tarver
Jack Halsell
Edward Leyendecker
Mike Leyendecker
Josh Leyendecker, Jr
Edward O'Sell
Robert Jennings
Richard Trout
James Richter
Louis Leonard
Perry Jefferies
Judson Neff
Billie Derby
Beverly
Horace Hall
J. F. Lynch
H. C. Hall
Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau
The Times presents the daily forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Friday show partly cloudy skies with warm temperatures. Fort McIntosh records a high of 100 and a low of 75 as southeast winds prevail and the sky clears.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge 647 Masonic
A called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 647 A FP and A M Friday evening at 8 o'clock to work in the MM degree. R B Lee W M. 7 22 21.
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Laredo
A. FP
A. M
Fyday
Ramadan Observance Shakes Constantinople Crowd Life
Observers mark Ramadan in Constantinople with strict fasting from sunrise to sunset for Muslims. Turkish police monitor restaurants, boosting popularity of Christian venues with private rooms. Sundown signaling guns, hot weather, and irritability affect business while minarets blaze with light and streets fill with bands and firecrackers at night.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Allah
Stamboul
You
Mostems
Summer Complaint Relief Praised by Mrs Henry Jewett
Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York writes that about two years ago a severe attack of summer complaint was relieved almost instantly by Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. The note urges every family to keep this remedy on hand.
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Chamberlain
Henry Jewett
Clark Mills
N. Y
Objects to Initiation Tar and Feathers Coat Incident
Dr. Howard T. Applegate reports members of a college fraternity were arrested after an initiation that involved a coat of tar and feathers. The incident prompted complaints to campus authorities and warnings against hazing practices.
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Howard T. Applegate
Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunity and More
An offer promoting daily access to The Times with monthly pricing details. Includes mention of opportunities and continuing readership benefits.
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the Times
Waterpower act cuts parks rights urged for amendment
Washington July 22. National Parks Association seeks congressional amendment to exclude national parks from the waterpower act aiming to block private dams and power developments on park lands. Robert Sterling Yard warns current bill threatens Yellowstone and other parks and could open wedges for irrigation reservoirs and dam projects. He notes parks are a national economic asset drawing travelers and foreign visitors, and warns strong public opposition if the act diminishes park value.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Robert Sterling Yard
National Parks Association
Yard
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Lake
America
National Park
Berlin election gloom ends American credits hopes
Baron von Richthofen, defeated democratic candidate, says Berlin election results strip Americans of credits. He argues Germany’s fate will rest with the Entente and that Americans may push priority for their credits over Allies indemnity claims, shaping final decisions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Hntente
Baron von Richthofen
Boersen Zeitung
Baron Richthofen
Loyalty to Germany. Austrian report praises Franz Joseph
In Kempten Bavaria on July 22 General Conrad von Hoetzendorff, former Austrian army chief, claimed Edward VII tried to win Franz Joseph away from the German Austrian alliance. The emperor reportedly refused, affirming fidelity to the pact and vowing Austria would stand by Germany, saying the alliance would never die.
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Associated Press
Kempten
Bavaria
England
Edward VII
Franz Joseph
Austria
Germany
Conrad von Hoetzendorff
Edward
Isch
Dallas Judge Clips Ice Dealers With 10 Dollar Pound Fine
A Dallas judge ordered icemen to pay ten dollars per pound for each pound under weight sold to customers. The ruling creates a record price for ice in the city, signaling stiff penalties for underweight deliveries and sparking concern among ice suppliers and consumers.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Republicans Get Into Full Swing With Nominations
Marion Ohio reports the Republican campaign at top speed with formal notification ceremonies. Major party leaders arrive by rail and auto as a long program culminates in the acceptance speech. In Columbus, Democratic Chairman White sets August 7 for Governor Cox notification and August 9 for Franklin Roosevelt as vice presidential nominee.
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Hy Associated Press
Marion
Columbus
White
Democratic National Commuities Today
Cox
Franklin Roosevelt
Urge Acceptance of the Nomination by Bryan for Prohibition Party
Lincoln Neb July 22 Hundreds of letters and telegrams poured into Wiliam Jennings Bryan's office urging him to accept the Prohibition party's presidential nomination. Messages say Bryan can sweep the nation as voters reject both major parties. The convention then shifted to nominating a vice president and setting platform and committee actions with Miss Marie Brehm of Los Angeles discussed as running mate and permanent chairwoman.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Prohibition Party
Bryan
Marie Brehm
Los Angeles
Paris to take over surface transit next year
Paris and its suburbs will be served by the Department of the Seine taking over all surface transport systems beginning next year. 117 street car and 44 autobus lines operate 2,540 vehicles. firms are capitalized at 420,950,000 francs. 30 annual installments of nearly 49,000,000 francs remain, with hope to lower them through bargaining. The two subway firms are excluded from the deal.
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Associated Press
Paris
Department of the Seine
Birmingham Boxing Tour Spurs Amateur Ring Gain
The Birmingham Athletic club will stage a series of amateur boxing tournaments this summer to promote the sport in the Alabama city. The plan aims to encourage local talent and boost interest in boxing through staged events and community engagement.
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Birmingham Athletic Club
How I Cleared the Mill of Rats
An ag night watchman claims he cleared a mill of rats using RAT-SNAP. He says within six weeks all rats were killed or scared away. The ad lists three package sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and names A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery as sellers.
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A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Railway unions split over $600 million wage decision
Associated Press report from Chicago about today’s renewal of talks on the $600 million wage increase. Six unions and the Masters Mates and Pilots favored acceptance, seven urged rejection or to refer to members, two undecided. The Order of Railway Telegraphers planned to reject the award and prepare a strike ballot. Efforts to compromise continued as chiefs sought a general report, with action potentially made independently by each union.
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Chicago
Railway Labor Board
Masters, Mates and Pilots of America
Order of
Railway Telegraphers
Coal Production Improves but Still Below Prewar Levels
Paris reports gradual gains in coal output as Chamber of Deputies data show damaged mines slowly being repaired. Experts caution homes and factories will not feel relief soon, with full restoration years away due to flooding and dynamiting. Belgian firms join reconstruction after failed German negotiations.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Allies to Send Aid to Army of Poland
Paris July 22 Allies plan preparatory measures to aid Poland if necessary. A French mission departs to arrange prompt succor for the Poles along with a British mission. Both missions on a train carrying the message that any required aid will come if Bolshevik forces advance.
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Poland
Associated Press
Paris
Warsaw
Confederate Currency Found in Berlin Circulation
Berlin reports large quantities of American Confederate currency in circulation. Unsuspecting individuals exchange it for marks at current rates, with one merchant taking 28 000 marks for a bundle. The American Chamber of Commerce warns Germans and others to have American money inspected by banks before acceptance.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
American Chamber of Commerce
Budapest Advance Talks and Prohibition Bill Passed
One year ago today on July 22 the Allied commanded 150000 troops prepared to advance on Budapest while the U S House passed the Volstead Prohibition Enforcement Bill.
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Budapest
U. S. House of Representatives
Shamrock Scraped Underbody for Fourth Race Showdown
Sandy Hook July 22 The cup challenger Shamrock drydocked to-day for underbody cleaning ahead of the fourth race with defender Resolute. The triangular 10 mile leg is described as Shamrock’s advantage by vacating sharps in the course setup.
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Associated Press
Sandy Hook
Shamrock
Sharps
American team wins Olympic trap first round by wide margin
Antwerp July 22 The American trap shooting team led the day with an easy first round victory scoring 115 of 120. Sweden trailed second with 107. Forest W Meier of Houston is among the six on the American squad.
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Hy Associated Presa
Antwerp
Forest W. Meier
Houston
New York Cotton Futures Reach New High at 43.75
Associated Press reports July cotton contracts on the New York exchange climbed to a record 43.75 cents per pound, up 12.5 cents from yesterday as traders covered positions. Purchases by speculators and hedging activities drove the surge in prices.
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Uy Associated Press
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Cleburne, Navajota, and Tulsa Population Increases
Cleburne shows 12,820 residents, up 2,456 to 23.7 percent. Nava Gota reaches 5,060, rising 2,776 or 54.1 percent. Tulsa Oklahoma lists 72,075 people, an increase of 53,483 or 296.4 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cleburne
Navagota
Tulsa
Okla
Spellacy Named Assistant Secretary of the Navy in Roosevelt Succession
Washington reports that Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford is chosen as assistant secretary of the navy to replace Franklin Roosevelt, who will retire around August 9 to pursue the Democratic nomination for vice president.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford
London Women and Girls Lured by Bets After War
London papers note English women and girls in offices on stage and at home increasingly gamble from six pence to a pound. Office girls chat about bets over work, servants discuss odds, and engagement bets become common as harmless postwar excitement.
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Associated Press
London
Red Cross Meeting Called by Webb County Chapter
Miss Jean Jones of St Louis has asked for a Webb County Chapter Red Cross meeting. All officers and members are urged to attend at 10 o clock Friday morning July 23 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms by order of M W Brennan president Webb Co Chapter ARC.
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Jean Jones
St. Louis
American Red Cross
Webb County
Chamber of Commerce
M. W. Brennan
Webb Co
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