July 24 in History A Daily Lesson in History
Entries list events by date including Nelson losing his arm in 1797 near Santa Cruz, Foreman born 1822 in Waynesburg, Oregon archdiocese 1846, habeas corpus suspended in Ireland 1848, Lincoln inviting Douglas to debates 1858, Edward VII arriving in Newfoundland 1860, mosque tower collapse in Alexandria 181, Georgia rejects Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment 1919.
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Santa Cruz
Canary Islands
Nelson
Arthur Foreman
West Virginia
U. S
Waynesburg
Wheeling
W. Va
Oregon
Ireland
Abraahm Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
St. John's
Newfoundland
Alexandria
Heypt
Georgia
Webb County Sheriff Sale Notice on Lot 9 Block 494 Laredo
The Webb County Sheriff announces a forced sale by execution from the Webb County District Court. Lot 9 in Block 494, West Division, City of Laredo, is to be sold to satisfy a judgment in Cause No. 6282 Cipriane Esquivel et al vs Margarito G de Arigny. Sale date is the first Tuesday in August 1928, at Webb County Courthouse between 9 am and 4 pm. Publication in Laredo Daily Times thrice weekly is required.
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State OF
Texas
Webb
Webb County
C. M. de la Garza
Cipriane Esquivel Et al
Margarita G. de Arigny
A. J. Condren
Exas
W. D
City of
Laredo
Court House
Levy
Seid
Congo to Expand Rubber Output Rather Than Restrict
The Minister of Colonies in Brussels states the Belgian Congo will not adopt England’s production restriction plan. He argues the Congo can supply unlimited rubber like the Malay States, at a far lower cost.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Congo
England
Belgian Congo
Nervous disorders warned by early fatigue signs
A historical note warns that nine of ten nervous breakdowns start with physical strain and mental fatigue. Early indicators include brain fag weakened memory insomnia nervous indigestion and irritability leading to possible complete nervous collapse.
Sensapersa Blood Tonic Promises Nerve Health Boost
An advertisement touts Sensapersa as rebuilt nerves and rich blood, claiming improved nerve health in ten days and energy to every tissue. It warns readers to heed caution and promotes two bottle sizes, 60c and 1.00, available at druggists or from its Nerv Co.
One Dollar Saved Reflects Ten Dollars Earned
A guide urges frugal living and prudent purchases noting that saving a dollar saves ten, with advice to curb needless expenses. It cites seeds for gardens and Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as cost effective, potentially avoiding medical bills.
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Chamberlain
Watch THE TIMES everyday for six hundred six per month
An offer to subscribe to THE TIMES advertises a monthly rate of 606 dollars for daily delivery. The message repeats the price and implies ongoing access.
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the Times
Railroad Timetable and Film Notice Mix in Local Page
Train schedules list Texas-Mexican and International Great Northern services with times for Corpus Christi St Louis and local Laredo Minera routes. A dubious cloaked critique targets Fred Niblo amid a Rialto Theatre showing of Louise Alauns Sex and praises by previewers of J Parker Read Jr. production.
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Enid Bennett
Fred Niblo
Niblo
Pau Paidic
Louise Alauns
Rialto Theatre
Stu
J. Parker Read, Jr
Sale Army Shoes Sale and Mason Hopper Inventions
A Mercury style sale note offers 100 percent leather Army Shoes at 22.78 with waterproof uppers and double sewn soles from The U S S Stores Co at 441 Broadway New York. Mason Hopper, noted director and inventor, is quoted on electric finger light and other gadgets. Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau notes interrupted reports for several days.
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Aroy Munson
U. S&s. Stores CO
Broadway
New York City
Mason Hopper
Cosmopolitan
Royal Theatre
Tie
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Ouly
Nature’s Cathedral Reverent Praise in Forest Solitude
An editor notes a nature piece by Fred Scott Shepard titled Nature’s Cathedral in The Christian Herald. Local social notes report visits, greetings, and a christening at San Antonio church, with numerous names and towns in Texas mentioned alongside funeral and party tidings.
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Fred Scott Shepard
The
Christian Herald
Odd Newspaper Snippet on Women Roles and Flora
Fragmentary text describes roles of women in a Texas town and Los Angeles scene, listing occupations such as sawyer showman undertaker and circus performer. Mentions women breeding horses and cattle for profit. Notes a Turin Italy beauty contest for elderly women with 73 entrants, and a bread fruit tree in the South Island offering breadlike fruit.
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Texas
Los Anerles
Anna
Sawyer
Turin
Italy
South Island
Bandits Hit Toronto Banks in Bold Heist
Six bandits attacked bank messengers of the Standard Sterling and Commerce banks in Toronto. They escaped in an automobile with a large sum of money. James Harris and W S Dick were seriously wounded and in critical condition.
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Toronto
Guat
Standard, Sterling and Commerce
James Harris
W. S. Dick
Bota
Fears for Life of Texas Bank President
Fears were expressed today for the life of EP Wilmot president of an Austin Texas national bank by physicians at Broad street hospital where he was taken Wednesday after an attack of apoplexy and progressive hemorrhage. He is reported to be slowly sinking following a relapse.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilmot
Austin
Texas
Broad Street Hospital
Auto Marathon Update from Houston Coast Speed Meet
Three leading drivers from the coastal marathon started at Soleroy Priary and near the Gal Coast Speed event. The main race advances toward the prestigious coast marathon with Lane still running as others pace near the lead. Port Cadbane and CHEVvers appear among the notable crews in this evolving event.
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Houston
Vic
Jaty
Sooelory Pritay
Port Cadbane
Setile
Economize or face deficit warns Philippine governor general
Manila reports Governor General Wood urges broad spending cuts to avoid a government deficit this year. He says several legislature approved projects, including rail, hospital construction, and waterworks, should be suspended until finances improve, detailing step by step fiscal restraint.
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Associated Press
Manila
Wood
Wueyvortiar
Church of England deficit prompts reform talk
A disrupted OCR fragment discusses a deficit in the Church of England and mentions a leadership panel, a chair, and a pledge to review the church's funds and fundraising methods as a means to address financial shortfalls.
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Church OF England
Unclear OCR Summary Exploring 1926 Plan and Resale Conditions
Fragmentary notes discuss a planned action related to vesels and properties, mentioning a council plan and a 1926 date. The text lists items like fees and terms, with scattered references to permissions, resales, and regulatory steps. Names and places are unreadable due to garbled characters.
Boll weevil problem noted in calcium arsenate supply
Mobile July 24 The boll weevil fight hinges on obtaining calcium arsenate with Dr Miller Hutchinson noting manufacturers avoid steady stock due to seasonal demand He proposes long term loans or similar schemes to ensure large inventories amid ongoing eradication efforts Also mentioned are commemorations and meetings across the nation.
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Mobile
Ala
Miller Huntchinson
Arthur
Boreman
West Virginia
United States
John A Tix
New York
Matthew Webb
Niagara Rapids
Mormon Church
Brigham Young
Salt Lake Valley
Ruhr Germans Shun Trains and Rally to Motor Transport
Ruhr workers resist French rail service by riding to work on rollers and motorcycles. Tens of thousands use gasoline propelled vehicles to reach factories and return, while others travel by employer supplied motor tracks.
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Fiy
Ruhr
Froenehimen
Railroad plans seek changes amid stalled development talks
Regional railroad officials ask state authorities for amendments as talks on a large development project face delays. Officials discuss permits and routes while outlining anticipated timelines and possible impacts on nearby communities and industry, urging prompt action to move the plan forward.
Wounded accidentally fatality in Whe Texas incident
A pistol fired outside a residence in Whe Texas by a person named Ifherstein struck his wife Als herstein and seriously wounded her while another teen was nearby. The cause and exact sequence remain unclear. authorities investigate the accidental shooting during a gathering near the mayoral home.
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Texas
Ifherstein
Combe
Alsherstein
Sunrise yacht sets sail on global voyage from Kingstown
The yacht Sunrise departs Kingstown Ireland on a round world trip amid cheers and a escort fleet. Crew includes Conor teren and Lavalle among others. The voyage heads to New Zealand then Cape Horn and Argentine ports with plans to return to Kingstown by September 1924.
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Associated Press
Kingstown
Ireland
Conor Teren
Pedses
Lavalle
Hope
New Zealand
Christina
Cape
Argentine
Deal
Apain
Woman Doctor Chosen for Missouri Home Economics Post
Dr. Louise Stanley a Nashville native is named dean of home economics at the University of Missouri and head of the new bureau of home economics in the Department of Agriculture. She will start September 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louise Stanley
Nashville
Tennessee
University of Missouri
Wallace
Bureau of Home Economics
Department of Agriculture
Princess Mar euerite von Hohenlohe-Oehringen Jailed in Treason Case
Leipsic on July 24 Princess Marieeuterite von Hohenlohe Oehringen was convicted of complicity in high treason and perjury for aiding Captain Erhardt commander of the Iron Brigade during the 1920 Kapp Putsch and sentenced to six months imprisonment.
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Associated Press
Leipsic
Mareuerite von
Measure Food Values
Austrian government employees present a novel case by using minutes of labor to measure prices. The 1914 loaf of bread required 12.5 minutes, now 49 minutes. sugar rose from 26 to 102 minutes. coal from 1 hour 18 minutes to 12 hours 36 minutes. shoes from 6 hours 18 minutes to 18 hours 30 minutes.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Money Makers 1.99 Times Want Ad Brief
Classified listing repeats 1.99 price with a reference to two items under a Times Want Ad heading. No further context or names provided.
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Money Makers
I$ Money Makers
Advertising agents promote Crystal White soap sample
Mr GC Blake and colleagues from Peeties Mtg Co Kansas City visit with James G Holcombe O W Laurie and Nick Di Giaconini in the city to advertise Crystal White soap. They sample a large bar and offer a coupon for a free large bar with a purchase, urging readers to take it to their dealer.
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GC. A. Blake
Peet Ies
Mtg. Co
Kansas City
James G. Holcombe
O. W. Laurie
Ir Nick di Giaconini
Wiliberto Garcia
Detectives Shot During Robbery at City Saloon
Two detectives were wounded in a bandit raid on a city saloon. Reports say George Ive and Gray were injured while pursuing suspects who fled with loot. Investigators identify a key suspect, Arthur Lance, and note a reward of $1000 offered by city officials.
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Geor
George Ive
Gray
Horses Struck Children During York Procession
A chaotic scene during a York procession left several children and a few bystanders injured as horses bolted in the crowd. Police and bystanders helped move frightened youngsters to safety while ambulances arrived to assist the uninjured as riders attempted to regain control.
Harding Will Fish
President Walch leads a fete excursion today touring the province. He plans to visit Campbell River and British Columbia trout spots, with Vancouver awaiting official hospitality from the Canadian government’s head.
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Associated Pregs
Henderson
Hardee Walch Beatae
Retupuaite
Veoru Mnbusia Lle
Campbell River
Brit- Hotrecamhia
Vancouver
Armed guards to patrol state hospital after escape
An armed guard tower will overlook the hospital wash to prevent outbreaks following an escape of 41 inmates from the criminal insane ward. Twenty eight prisoners were recaptured, leaving 18 still at large as of today.
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Associated Press
Chester
State
Location bids for new College of Technology announced
Colorado bid for the College of Technology site was accepted by the locating board. Dr. P B G Coleman, regarded as the father of West Texas A and M College, led the Colorado bid. The party departed for Sweetwater at noon.
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Associated Press
Colorado
Texas
PB. C G. Coleman
West Texas A. & M
College of Technology
Sweetwater
Rare Opportunity at Thornbrook Kennels Stud and Bred Show Dogs
Thornbrook Kennels in San Antonio offers Stud and Mariondale a powerful hunting pair. Uluming Airedale Junior Desire weighs 65 pounds with a year of Ozark Mountain hunting, boasting 20 coons and other game. Brand colored stud and Mariondale show bitch both priced at $126.00. Act quickly.
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Thornbrook Kennels
Berkshire Avenue
San Antonio
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Corpus Christi
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Eagle Paso
Minera
Louise Glaum
Rialto
Army Shoes
Violet S. Oberfecht
Nature
Mes S. WW
DeVon Raye
Saltillo
Mee, Blom
Sinitip Anet Ie
Youktun
Mists
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Marlin
Gene Burris
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Alb
Clete
Seo
Alys JW. Sevivuyerds
Axis del Fee Forestry
Teddie
Myre
Avatin
Yessy Bolen
Myroo
Mrs. Hal
Rennan
Meo
Oc OQ
Burgenm
Saeisy
Kaisas City
Daniel Stese
Mro
Moye Ben Pence, Jr
San Avae
Chiveh
Wil Noce Lienry
Jack Pfialsei
Oan
Dan Rery
James MeClushey
Diadsell
James McCloekey
Bandits
Accacdted Press
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Turkey
Jugo-Slavis
Frank
Fort
Noose Tet
Hitet
Hbog
Aie
Pete Pete
Sapedu
Geyer
Bare
Jaye
Marie
Iles
Bv Associated Press
Tacoma
Oklahoma
Cere Batealy
Bates
Boneyetia
Okiubbonia
Oita
DIT
Kansas
City Saloon
Benim Hen Ibbe
Arthur Lance
Usaid
Eto Cs
Lange
Lota
Sapulpa
Oklateroor
Jobim Lampe
Strugk
Duchess of York
Ciacci
Duciudine
Poe Howes
Harding
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