International Horse Show to Open at Olympia Tomorrow
London reports the International Horse Show opens at Olympia tomorrow and runs through the week. Foreign entries are fewer due to transport and disease fears, but the program promises brilliance with a parade of historic coaches, including Dickens era routes and Napoleon era carriages, plus a global equine gathering culminating in a judged arrival parade.
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London
Olympia
York
Holyhead
Dickens
Rochester
America
Napoleon Lis
Dormeux
Third Duke of Beaufort
St. James
Austria
Aldershot
Reserve Officers Training Camps Open Hear Tomorrow
Washington June 16 At least 10 000 college students are expected to attend reserve officers training camps opening tomorrow for six weeks Most camps use war time centers infantry at Camps Devens Custer Benning and the Presidio California ordnance at Aberdeen Proving Grounds engineers at Camp Humphreys Virginia field artillery at Camp Knox Kentucky signal officers at Camp Wall New Jersey and motor transport at Camp Holabird Maryland Cavalry camps will be at Fort Eben Allen Vermont and Fort Oglethorpe Georgia
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Washington, D. C
Devens
Custer
Benning
Presidio
California
Ordance
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Camp Humphreys
Virginia
Field Artillery
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Camp Wall
New Jersey
Motor Transport Corps
Camp Holabird
Maryland
Fort Eben Allen
Vermont
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
Centenary of Jared Flag Birth and Other Today Events
Today marks the centenary of Jared Flag a noted American painter and preacher. Rt Rev James Schwebach celebrates his golden jubilee in the priesthood. The Prince of Wales begins the final leg of his Australian tour as Sydney hosts. Dr Edgar F Smith retires as Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. The General Federation of Women's Clubs opens its biennial convention in Des Moines Iowa. UT President Robert E Vinson speaks at Illinois 49th annual commencement. Oswald Garrison Villard addresses Oberlin graduates. Virginia Commencement features a speaker from the Parliamentary Committee of the British Trades Union Congress. Sefiorita Celina Calvo wedding to John Galen Carter takes place in Washington.
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Jared Flag
James Schwebach
la Crosse
Sydney
Princes of Wales
Edgar F. Smith
University of Pennsylvania
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Iowa
Des Moines
Robert E. Vinson
University of Texas
University of Illnois
Oswald Garrison Villard
The
Nation
Oberlin College
University of Virginia
Paliamentary Committee
British Trades Union Congress
Ireland
St. Paul's Church
Washington, D. C
Sefiorita Celina Calvo
Joaquin B. Calvo
Costa Rica
United States
John Galen Carter
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
Mississippi Veterans Reunion Opens in Oxford
Hundreds of Confederate veterans from across Mississippi and neighboring states gather in Oxford for a three day Mississippi division United Confederate Veterans reunion and related affiliated meetings. Oxford welcomes visitors as downtown is decorated in their honor.
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Oxford
Miss
Mississippi
Mississippi Division of the United Confederate Veterans
Tattooing Patterns Spark Intertribal War Brisk in New Guinea
In New Guinea each tribe has its own tattoo system, and imitation of another tribe’s pattern is considered a valid cause for war between the two groups, reflecting deep cultural boundaries and ongoing intertribal tensions.
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New Guinea
Trade of Queen highlights Romania's queen as public service model
Queen Mary of Romania is described as a practical ruler who treats queenly duties as a trade requiring courage and courtesy. She aids hospitals, visits the incurables, helps snow removal, bakeries during famine, and organizes relief efforts while stressing selflessness and country first.
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Romania
Red Cross
Jassy
Associated Press
Ionescu
Social calendar highlights in a busy Wednesday
Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor lists events across town. The Parish Guild meets Mrs H Kehl at 4 PM, Mrs Hal Brennan hosts a party 4 to 6 for Dorothy Oberfeldt's seventh birthday, Ladies Aid at Mrs George Winch 4 PM, W M A circles of the Baptist Church afternoon meetings, Christian Church with Mrs R A Millar at 3 30, and a dance at the Woman's Club in the evening.
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Woman’s Missionary Society
J. O. Buenz
J. A. Burnett
Mesdames Martin and Shanks
Methodist Church
San Antonio
W.L. Barr
Qone
Biskamp
Bradbury
Loftus
Lampman
Burroughs
J. E. Thompson
A. G. Thompson
J. K. Thompson
Crawford, Emerson
W. H. Mims
J. W. Ward
N. A. Miller
Mesdames Wilson
Dallas
W. B. Muter
W. T. Hill
Orville Rogers
Baker
Lexington
H. Kehl
Hal Brennan
Dorothy
Ladies Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
George Winch
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
R. A. Millar
Woman's Club
Texas Highway Board vows fight against embargo on road materials
Austin June 14 The Texas State Highway Commission said it will oppose an embargo on road materials proposed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The board warned the measure would halt road construction, idle millions in unfinished contracts, and cost the state and counties large sums of money.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Texas State Highway Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Highway Department
Newfoundland Imports Shift toward Canada and the United States
Shifting import patterns in Newfoundland show Britain supplying $2,399,853 in 1919 versus $2,493,670 in 1909. Canada rises from $3,937,009 to $12,777,644 and the United States from $4,332,680 to $16,569,236. Climate forces heavy import needs while travel disruptions and traders from America and Canada drive the shift. British traders seek to reestablish empire trade, while Newfoundland buyers plan summer purchases from the British Isles if delivery can be assured.
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Associated Press
St. John’s
N. F
Newfoundland
Great Britain
Canada
United States
British Isles
Home for Children Plans Erection at Waco Site
Austin Texas June 16 Plans for a home for dependent children on the Waco site are under consideration by the board. Structures at $38 000 each may be built soon. Each cottage will have sleeping quarters upstairs and kitchen dining sitting rooms downstairs. One building will include schoolrooms on the first floor and offices for the administrative staff. Fifteen thousand dollars has been set aside for equipment.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Waco
M. L. Wigington
Texas Mexican Railway Freight Office Hours Change
Beginning Saturday June 19 1920 and continuing through the summer months the local freight office and warehouse will close at 1 p.m. D Craven Jr Agent. 6 16 31.
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The
Texas Mexican Railway
D. Craven, Jr
British Charities Cost Soar With Public Aid Rise
London May 16 British charity costs have surged about 1000 percent in twenty years amid heavy public spending on insurance unemployment old age pensions and related aid. MP J R Marriott told the Charity Organization Society he estimates current charity outlay at £250 million for the year versus £25 million two decades ago. He warned that pauperism is being manufactured at an alarming rate.
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Associated Press
London
J. R. Marriott
Pariament
Charity Organization Society
Mr. Marriott
Weather outlook from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries daily forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday are expected to be partly cloudy.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Summary
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show a maximum temperature of 96 degrees and a minimum of 72 degrees. Wind generally from the southeast. Sky clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Bond Dealers' Association of Canada Convention Opens in Winnipeg
Winnipeg June 16 many well known Dominion financiers arrived for the general convention of the Bond Dealers Association of Canada. The convention opens tomorrow and will remain in session through the end of the week attracting prominent figures from across the Dominion.
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Winnipeg
Man
Dominion
Bond Dealers’ Association of Canada
Economy Salvage House Sale Offer At Hidalgo Street
Salvage house advertises large stock including 20000 army shoes 1000 army wool shirts 300 army cotton mattresses 20000 army leggings and numerous other articles 1000 pairs of ladies shoes new priced under cost of manufacture located at 1701 Hidalgo St with price tag eight dollars per unit or more.
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Hidalgo St
Dempsey Ready to Meet Carpentier in Two Weeks
San Francisco June 16 Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey said Dempsey would be ready within two weeks to meet Carpentier the French heavyweight or he will fight anyone else in the world if Carpentier is unwilling to talk fight The acquittal yesterday on the draft evasion charge left his war record clear and there would be no more whispering campaigns about him.
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Associated Press
Bucharest
Queen Mary of
Romania
Mary
Ferdinand
England
Carmen Syvia
Paris
Moscow
San Francisco
Cal
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Carpentier
Kearns
Turned Down Plumb Plan in Federation Rail Plan
Montreal June 16 Profiteering, League of Nations and industrial courts moved ahead as the American Federation of Labor pledged action against high living costs. The Plumb plan for nationalizing railroads was rejected by the resolutions committee despite rail unions seeking to overturn it. Mine workers president backed Plumb plan with broad convention support, while organizers were told to refrain from aiding secessionist movements under threat of charter revocation.
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Associated Press
Montreal
League of Nations
American Federation of Labor
Resolutions Committee
Mine Workers
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
Made Good Money at Indianapolis 500 Victory
Gaston Chevrolet of Indianapolis won the 500 mile race earning 36,300 dollars including 20,000 from promoters and 1,300 lap purse plus other prizes. Rene Thomas finished second with 16,000 plus 3,200, and Ralph DePalma placed fifth with 8,600 in lap money and 3,000. Officials plan next year’s race for 188 cubic inch engines, with a possible 75,000 dollar purse and a 500 per lap purse suggestion for entrants.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ralph DePalma
Speedway
James A. Allison
Moneyless Exchange at Halensee Near Berlin
In Halensee near Berlin a general store began a moneyless barter system. Country farmers trade dairy produce for boots shoes cotton yarn candles and similar goods. The unit of value is eg&s.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Halensee
Eg&s
Labor Council urges legislature probe of Galveston strike
Impartial investigation of the Galveston strike and martial law situation by a legislative committee is desired, not a military court or governor’s envoy. If the inquiry shows troops aided a faction, impeachment actions against the governor may follow, says W. E. Carroll.
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Houston Labor Council
Galveston
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Organized Labor
W. E. Carroll
Labor Council
Lynching at Duluth Circus Grounds Shocks City
Duluth Minnesota reports a mob of about five thousand swept police from power last night and lynched three circus roustabouts linked to an attack on a white girl at the circus grounds on Monday. The violence reflected a city-wide outcry and fears of racial tensions.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
Treachery to Hiram Johnson A charge from Nebraska delegate head
Frank A. Harrison, manager of Hiram Johnsons Nebraska presidential primary, declares that treachery and desertion by delegates from instructed states crippled the Johnson movement. He says only two Nebraska delegates consistently followed instructions during the convention roll call.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Frank A. Harrison
Hiram Johnson
Nebraska
Chicago
Traveling Movies Bring Relief to Northern France
Paris June 16. To relieve monotonous evenings of inhabitants who have returned to devastated regions in Northern France the Junior Cross of America has provided a traveling moving picture show operated by two American women.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Junior Cross of America
Child Hygiene Leader Praises Texas Health Work
Miss Sally Lucas Jean of New York, director of the Child Health Organization of America, praised the Texas State Health Department Child Hygiene Bureau during a visit in Austin. She said the bureau has laid a solid foundation for extensive work in Texas while taking part in Home Economics Week at the University of Texas.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Child Hygiene Bureau
Texas State Health Department
Sally Lucas Jean
New York
Child Health Organization of America
Department of Health
University of Texas
MOVE TENTS HOTELS IN WICHITA FALLS
Associated Press reports Wichita Falls Texas city officials are removing tent hotels and other temporary structures outside the fire limit under a new ordinance. The change ends a key sign of the oil boom that brought thousands to the town as the economy shifted away from temporary housing.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Texas
West Texas
Nazimova Stars in The Brat at Rialto Today and Tomorrow
The renowned Nazimova appears at the Rialto in The Brat, a celebrated play she performs today and tomorrow. Manager Daniels presents this special engagement following Its successful national run to delight local patrons.
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Nazimova
Rialto
Laredo
Daniels
Governor Cox Faces Strong Opposition at Convention
Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League announced that prohibition advocates will ask the Democratic national convention to adopt a plank for strict enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and the enforcement act and to present a solid front against Governor Cox of Ohio.
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Washington
Cox
Ohio
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Texas Senate to study moving medical department from Galveston
Austin June 16 The senate adopted the Tillotson resolution creating a committee to report by January 1 on whether to remove the Texas university medical department from Galveston A separate resolution authorized an investigation of Texas cement manufacturing The house approved a bill to raise county school superintendent salaries from 1000 to 1600 2800 per year
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Senate Today
Tillotson
The
Texas University
Galveston
House
Japan seeks renewal of 1911 alliance to ease US Japan disputes
Viscount Kato, former foreign minister, urged renewal of the Anglo Japanese pact to remove England from potential disputes between the United States and Japan. The call came in Tokio on June 16.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
England
United States
Viscount Kato
Church Pulpit Urges Offerings After Cameron Build Drive
The local preacher announced from the pulpit that church members could put money in or take something out as the collection plate started. He recently raised $65,000 to build a new church at Cameron and told the audience he was serious about the pledge.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Texas
Cameron
Trade aims to boost South Seas exports from Japan
Tokyo reports Japan seeks a larger share of the South Sea Islands trade worth about 2 billion yen yearly. Exports stand at roughly 1.5 percent but have risen since the war. Japanese leaders urge importing rubber, sugar, chemicals, dyes and spices from the islands and direct agencies with Sumatra and Manila to grow Malaysia trade.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
South Sea Islands
South Seas
Kimura
Singapore Japanese Emporium
Sumatra
Manila
Malaysia
Meeting of Stockholders Home Ice Company
The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Home Ice Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on July 10 1920 at 6 pm to elect directors and transact business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L J Christen Secretary 6 9 30t
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The
Home Ice Company
Laredo
Texas
L. J. Christen
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