Y M C A founder Sir George Williams to be honored on 75th anniversary
London marks seventy five years since the Y M C A began in 1844 with six clerks meeting in Williams's lodging. The movement grew worldwide. Williams, born 1821 near Bridgwater, led temperance work and evangelism, later becoming president and being knighted in 1894. He is buried at St Paul’s in a commemorative crypt.
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Railroad Timetable Texas-Mexican Service Update
Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9:00 a.m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3:35 p.m.
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Fast Train to St Louis Schedule from International & Great Northern
Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 10 45 a m and arrives at 7 15 p m Night Train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m dash schedule details for the line provided by the International and Great Northern Railway.
Train No 1 and No 2 schedule between Laredo Minera
Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 80 a m and arrives Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 3 15 p m Regular service links Rio Grande and Eagle Pass with Minera via Laredo schedule.
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Social calendar notes bridge and band gatherings
Friday events include Mrs I Goodman hosting bridge at 4 PM and the Blue Birds visiting Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl at 4 PM. Saturday features Sunbeam Band meeting at the Baptist Church at 4 PM and a dance at the Officers Club at 9 PM.
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Tanlac credited with saving business owner’s health in Nashville
J A Gupton of 135 Seventh Avenue North Nashville Tennessee credits Tanlac with restoring his health after a severe grippe left him weak and losing weight He says the remedy helped him regain strength and weight and now runs his business strongly Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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Tobay's Birthdays June 6 Celebrate Five Noted Figures
On June 6, five notable figures celebrate birthdays. Madame Rejane, French stage star, born in Paris 63 years ago. Samuel Dickie, Albion College president and prohibition leader, born in Canada 68 years ago. Rt Rev Michael J Hoban, Scranton bishop, born in Waterloo New Jersey 66 years ago. Dr James A Kelso, Western Theological Seminary president, born in India 46 years ago. Frances Starr, American stage actress, born in Oneonta New York 33 years ago.
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Big Conference Meet in Chicago Opens Outdoor Championship
Athletes from Ohio to California converge on Chicago for the Western Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association outdoor championship at the University of Chicago. Nearly a score of large universities enter, with Michigan and Chicago favored. Strong prospects for Olympic selection loom as performances boost chances of making the American team for Antwerp.
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Today marks key events in national life and education
The 75th anniversary of the YMCA is noted as the Associated Harvard Clubs hold a Buffalo convention for two days. War Secretary Newton D. Baker speaks at Roland Park Country School in Baltimore. Navy graduates 450 embryo admirals at Annapolis. Bethlehem Bach Festival opens as a major musical event. Northern California hotelmen discuss prohibition in Oakland. Educators gather in Walla Walla for Whitman College president Penrose celebration.
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The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
People are often disappointed to find the family physician away when needed. Stomach pain colic and diarrhoea demand prompt care and can be fatal before help arrives. Keep Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand to ease pain and possibly save a life.
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Western Union Telegraph Strike Numbers Reported
Associated Press reports that fewer than 300 operators in ten southeastern states joined a strike order while union representatives claim about 3,000 men participated. The discrepancy highlights discord over the planned telegraphers strike in the region.
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Ungarbled News Effectual Means
Washington June 6 President Noyes of the Associated Press told the Pan American conference that true ungarbled and unbiased news between North and South America through AP membership will more effectively cultivate friendship and affection between hemispheric countries than any propaganda by publicity agents.
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Vagrant Monarchs of Today in Exile Across Europe
A June dispatch traces the fates of former rulers displaced by the Armistice. It notes nearly a hundred ex-monarchs from German petty states and require exile in Switzerland, Holland, and Scandinavia. It highlights Kaiser Wilhelm, Crown Prince, Constantine of Greece, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Ludwig of Bavaria, and Nicholas of Montenegro fleeing war’s end.
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Trial at Coyote Gulch Agoing Goat Interlude
A western style trial proceeds at Coyote Gulch when a clerk whispers that the sheriff's goat has ruined a Bible. The judge responds that justice cannot be hampered by ex parte happenings as a witness takes an oath.
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Allied rejoiner for Paris talks to be ready Monday
Paris conference circles express hope that the allied re joinder to terms will be ready for presentation on Monday The Germans will be notified that discussion of the terms is finally closed and they will have three to five days to accept or reject the treaty Despatches say the council of four refused a fixed reparations sum due to French objections Austrian peace moves are to resume at St Germain with Dr Karl Renner's return a German protest cites Allied occupation armies aiding the movement for the Rhineland republic
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Wilson declares German treaty aligns with his fourteen points
Paris June 6 President Wilson is quoted in Le Matin saying the German treaty project violates none of his principles. He adds that if his opinion differed he would confess and seek correction, but asserts the drawn treaty conforms fully with his fourteen points.
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Over‑president of Rhine Province Transfer Ordered
Coblenz reports that Berlin has ordered the Rhine province over‑president reassigned to another province. American authorities view this as a political move to counter the Rhenish republic movement. They also refused to display posters sent by French officers promoting the republic.
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Germans Sending Copies of Peace Terms
Paris June 6 German government is sending photographic copies of the peace terms to every United States senator and representative.
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Adopted Without Roll Call in Senate on German Treaty Copy
Washington June 6 The Johnson resolution requesting the state department furnish the senate with a copy of the German treaty was adopted without a roll call. The move reflects a quick approval of the measure and streamlines access to the document for senators.
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Senate backs Borah motion on Irish peace hearing
The Borah resolution directing American peace delegates to secure a hearing for the Irish delegates headed by Edward de Valera at the peace conference was adopted in the Senate by 60 to 1. Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi voted no.
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Royals in exile amid Bolshevik turmoil traced in Genoa report
Genoa dispatch notes two Russian grand dukes visiting their sons in law and escaping Russia before the Bolsheviks seized power. Peter of Serbia maintains a royal air yet stays away from his domain. King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who sided poorly in the war, is rumored to be hid ing under an assumed name in a Vienna slum.
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Senator Johnson urged to visit Siberia for troop news
The Charleston News and Courier questions Senator Hiram Johnson's eagerness to learn what troops are doing in Siberia and mockingly suggests he should go there to find out himself rather than worry others.
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X rays prevent moth eggs in furs and firs
Recent finding suggests passing X rays through furs kills moth eggs and protects firs from moth damage. The method, still experimental, could reduce pest problems in fur processing and forestry by stopping the life cycle of moths at an early stage.
Invaders Driven From Costa Rica, Refuge Found in Nicaragua
A cablegram from Washington June 6 reports Costa Rica has driven out invading forces. The report states the invaders retreated to Nicaragua and no American marines landed in Costa Rica.
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Obregon Announces Candidacy Amid Foreign Policy Push
General Alvaro Obregon declares his bid for the Mexican presidency in a manifesto received in San Antonio. He says he has liberal party backing and promises a broader foreign policy and full recognition of foreign rights under Mexican law.
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Nitro glycerine wagon explosion near Fort Worth
A nitroglycerine wagon exploded ten miles west of Fort Worth on June 6 killing the unidentified driver and a passenger. The blast shook houses in Port Worth as residents reported the blast and reported damage.
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Senate Adopts Measure Without Roll Call
The senate passed the measure by division voice vote not requiring a roll call. Supporters say the act advances policy goals while critics caution on transparency and or future implications. The decision stands as reported in the session coverage.
Communist Leaders Executed in Berlin Uprising
Berlin reports say Herr Levine editor of the Munich Red Flag and a top communist leader was executed Wednesday night. Herb Nissen, another prominent communist leader, was also executed per Munich advices.
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Germans Aid Bolsheviki On Esthonian Front
Stockholm June 6 German forces on the Esthonian front are reported aiding the Bolsheviki in the official Esthonian statement.
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Bolsheviki seize Sarapul in southwest Perm region
Bolsheviki claim capture of Sarapul, a key town southwest of Perm once seized by Admiral Kolchak, and report ongoing advances in the area via wireless dispatches.
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American Soldiers Arrested in Antwerp Clash
Brussels reports American soldiers and police clashed in Antwerp Wednesday night. Three policemen and two civilians were wounded by gunfire. Three Americans, including one wounded, were arrested.
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Transport Pretoria Brings 144th Infantry to New York Harbor
New York reports the Pretoria arrived today carrying the 144th Infantry minus Company M and an ordnance detachment, plus the 72d brigade headquarters, all part of the 36th division. The movement includes the 144th Infantry and support units, marking a notable deployment event.
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New Orleans Forecast Tonight and Friday Fair
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans, provided daily by The Times via the Telephone Co., calls for tonight and Friday to be fair with favorable conditions.
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Fort McIntosh 24 hour observation report
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am today note a broken thermometer, wind generally from the northeast, and clear skies.
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