Prince Edward Prince of Wales 26th Birthday Biographical Sketch
London reports on the Prince of Wales ahead of his U.S. visit. Born June 23 1894 at White Lodge he is Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David. His life spans naval training at Osborne Britannia and a war years rise, noted for health vigor, athleticism and popular leadership. He is described as frank and plainspoken with a bright smile and infectious laugh.
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London
Prince of Wales
America
Atlantic
White Lodge
Richmond Park
Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Cornwall
Duke of
Royal
Prince Edward
Osborne
Britannia
Dartmouth
Naval School
Oxford
King Edward
Bath Club
Alexandra
Notable June 19 birthday list for historic figures
Today marks birthdays of leaders and prominent professionals including General Sir Douglas Haig born in Scotland, Rt Hon Christopher Addison tied to reconstruction, Max Pemberton in Birmingham Finland, Dr Charles W Dabney in Hampden Sydney, Va, Mrs William K Dick formerly Astor in New York City, and William A Brady of San Francisco, noting years since birth.
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Sir Douglas Haig
Western Front
Scotland
Christopher Addison
Max Pemberton
Birmingham
Finland
Charles W. Dabney
University of Cincinnati
Hampden Sidney
William K. Dick
John Jacob Astor
New York City
William A. Brady
San Francisco
Lame Back Relieved Liniment Advice Card
A brief remedy note recommends applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily to a lame back. Massage the back muscles thoroughly at each application to soothe the seat of pain.
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Chamberlain
Mrs C M Fish hosts bridge for Zara Mowry bride ahead
Mrs C M Fish and Miss Maude Menight entertain at bridge in honor of Miss Zara Mowry a bride to be at 9 45 in the morning The Lakes Aid Society of the Presbyterian church meets with Mrs N C Windrow at 4 o clock in the afternoon
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C. M. Fish
Maude Menight
Bridge
Zara Mowry
The
Lakes Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
N.C. Windrow
FE. J. Foster
Ed. Mackin
Miss Mowry
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpohl
Day in the Life Notes At Family Memorial
Local column recounts family moments and social visits. Dr J T Ward and daughters leave for a three week motor trip. many neighbors and Scouts participate in community events, meetings, and bridge parties with Mrs Ira O Meara hosting and Mr Cummings giving talks.
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J. T. Ward
Delightful bridge party and hostess praise
Miss Inez Hill received a hand embroidered towel after consolation. Hostess W. N. Young hosted a Wednesday Auction Bridge Club gathering with Shasta daisies roses and ferns, awarding Pyrex ware sets as prizes. Guests included Mesdames Muller Gilbreath Dwan Leyendecker Mally Woodman Boniger Witting Burr Smith and others.
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Inez Hill
Mesdames
Horace Wood
Kill
Alexander
Lafon
Morton
Fish
Morrow
Shelby
Foster
Christen
Gilbreath
Moyer
Hellman
Goodman
Arkles
Dannelley
Maude Mussett
W. N. Young
R. L. Muller
Frederick Gilbreath
Mesdames Frederick Gilbreath
BE. J. Dwan
Fort Leavensworth
Kan
T. A. , Leyendecker
F. W. Mally
G. C. Woodman
Norwood Witting
C. C. Burr
A. Smith
J. A. Wilson
Born
Corpus Christi
Maria Mowry
Mesdames Brewster
H. G. DaCamara
L. Daiches
W T
A. Wormeser
J. B. Morton
Young
George Moyer
San Antonio
Oil stock opportunity in Laredo area ends Saturday
Warning to Laredo residents about a limited time oil investment from Cal Park Co and United Oil Co. dividends of 50 percent paid by United Oil and high yields from Burkburnett and Iowa Park fields. Five wells planned with $150,000 capital, last day to buy at par is Saturday the 21st. contact W. E. Duckett at 1212 Farragut St for appointments by telephone number 66.
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Laredo
United Oil Company
Royal Duke of Co
Texas
Cal Park of Co
Burkburnett
Iowa Park
Farragut St
Orgate
W. E.duckett
Willard Saulsbury Named U S Ambassador to Italy
Willard Saulsbury, former Delaware senator and longtime Democratic leader, is named for the post of United States ambassador to Italy. A member of a storied Delaware family, he practiced law after Virginia education and helped organize bar associations. Saulsbury rose in party ranks for years and only entered public office when elected to the Senate in 1916, aligning with President Wilson and directing national campaigns in 1912 and 1916.
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Willard Saulsbury
United States
Italy
Delaware
Democratic Party
Saulsbury
University of Virginia
Senate
Saulabury
Wilson
German Feeling Shifts Toward Peague Treaty
American and German reports from Weimar and Paris indicate a shift toward a favorable view of the peace treaty among Germany’s majority Socialists and left wing clericals, with optimism in the American delegation despite scattered German skepticism and ongoing cabinet considerations.
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Associated Press
Count von Brockdorff-Kantgau
Weinar
National Assembly
Germany
Berlin
America
London
Paris
Plans to end war debate at League of Nations conference
Associated Press reports from Washington on June 19 that opponents of the League of Nations considered several proposals at a conference. A test vote on the Knox resolution to deny Senate acceptance of the league covenant and a resolution declaring the war ended were among plans under discussion with no definite course likely before tomorrow.
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Uy Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
League
Knox
Senate
Congress Returns Telegraphs to Private Control
Washington June 1 The House, after reconsidering its action on extending government fixed telegraph rates, passed the amended Senate bill by without a record vote returning telegraph properties to private control and repealing the law under which those properties and cable systems were taken over by the president.
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Washington
House Today
Senate
Death of Dr. Haiselden Ends Controversial Career
Dr. Harry J Haiselden, famed for refusing surgery to save a baby in a famous Chicago case, has died in Havana Cuba after years of international attention. His stance on medical ethics sparked debate and polarized public opinion.
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Chicago
Harry J Haiselden
Billinger
Babs
Havana
Cuba
The Lord Bishop of New York Drives On
A Christian Register recounts Bishop Greer’s test of humility as a carriage waits with horses idle until the bishop declares his own identity and instructs the driver to move on. The anecdote underscores the plain nature of the man and his leadership.
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Bishop Greer
New York
Christian Register
Today’s events mark a year of notes and reunions
Festival of Corpus Christi observances are noted. Maine’s separation from Massachusetts by act is recalled from a century ago. The American Physical Education Society meets in Salt Lake City. Dr John Finley will give the Minnesota commencement address. Cornell opens its commencement season with a semi centennial celebration. Maj Gen Leonard Wood accepts an invitation to address George Washington University graduates.
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Maine
Massachusetts
American Physical Education Society
Salt Lake City
John Finley
University of New York State
University of Minnesota
Cornell University
Leonard Wood
U. 8S. A
George Washington University
Anxious to Please Servant's Milk Tray Mischief
A mistress trains a new maid to answer the bell with a tray. After a first mishap she forbids direct milk delivery. A week later the maid returns with the tray and milk, then asks if she should bring a spoon or let the mistress lap it up, highlighting a comic, provocative misunderstanding.
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Martha
Elks Building Association Holds Evening Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of Elks Building Association stockholders will convene this evening at 8 o'clock. Secretary L. J. Christen urges attendance as an important gathering.
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the Elks Building Association
L. J. Christen
Sec’y
To Prevent Belching and Aid Digestion
Advice suggests eating slowly and chewing thoroughly as a habit. If belching persists, take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper.
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Chamberlain
Blow to Soviet Government Loss of Donety Coal Basin
A London report views the Bolshevik loss of the Donety coal basin as a heavy setback to Soviet control. The outcome rises concerns about wartime supplies and regime stability, with diplomats weighing implications for continuing hostilities and economic strain.
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London
Donety
Private control will be disaster says Woolley
In Old Point Comfort Virginia on June 19 Robert M Woolley a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission warned that returning railroads to private operation during the readjustment period would force higher freight rates and trigger price increases to an unpredictable peak.
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US Associated Press
Old Point Comfort
Robert M. Woolley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia Bankers’ Association
Odd and Interesting Statistical Anecdotes From Various Lands
A collection of quirks and odd facts from around the world. Notable items include ostrich hatching in South Africa, whale speeds, eagle flight heights, Greenland ice thickness, pigeon anatomy, funeral pallbearer gloves in England, shark oil, and casual tea drinking customs in Paraguay. Napoleon’s ceremonial diamond sword hilt and wild Arabian versus South African horses are mentioned as curiosities.
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South Africa
Greenland
England
Napoleon
Josephine
Arabia
German attack on Rheims repulsed with heavy losses
German forces of about forty thousand attacked Rheims from three sides and were driven back with heavy casualties. In Italy the Italian counter offensive forced Austrian retreats across the Piave, signaling a strategic shift in the campaign.
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Rheims
Piave
Patrol reports all quiet on border patrol line
From Fabens Major Roffe the patrol commander reports the border sector quiet. An air plane patrol has been established along the border reassuring those who feared raids.
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Ty Associated Press
KY Paso
Texas
Roffe
Fabens
Proclamation Demands Civilians Surrender Arms in Juarez
Juarez Mexico June 19 Gen Gonzalez issues proclamation ordering all civilians to surrender arms and ammunition to military authorities within 48 hours.
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Juarez
Mex
Gonzalez
Northcliff Improves After Surgery
London reports Viscount Northcliff, former head of the British mission to the United States, underwent an operation yesterday and is progressing satisfactorily today according to the physicians bulletin.
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London
Donets Coal Supply Powers Soviet Railways and Factories
The Bolsheviks relied on coal from the Donets region to improve railway operation and fuel factory work, highlighting the strategic role of Donets coal in sustaining industrial output and transport during the period.
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Donets
Miners Strike in Paris Reaches Settlement
Paris dispatch reports the miners' strike settled. both sides agree the dispute is resolved and work will resume tomorrow per newspapers.
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Paris
Sidea
Pershing's Bodyguard Arrives for London and Brussels Visits
A 4000 strong regiment of American Third Army troops arrives from Koblenz to serve as General Pershing's bodyguard for his project visits to London and Brussels. They will accompany French units at the opening of the Pershing stadium on Sunday.
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Paris
Third Army
Pershing
London
Brussels
Cobleng
Sunlay
President Wilson and King Albert Visit Charleroi Mines Destruction
President Wilson and King Albert traveled to Charleroi to view mine destruction caused by German forces. The pair planned to gather documentary evidence of widespread and systematic German destruction of the area.
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Brussels
Wilson
Charleroi
Albert
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY NEWS
Reports on the first women’s medical college in England the London School of Medicine for Women founded 1874 details the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs with headquarters in Des Moines notes on women barred from Maiwatchi town on Russia’s border and to be led by male residents both major parties seeking capable women orators for next year’s national campaign New Yorker Mrs Hubert Lee Morrell named vice president of the American Automobile Association also first woman to earn a Doctor of Laws from NYU and reputedly the first woman referee in bankruptcy.
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Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Des Moines
Maiwatchi
Russia
Hubert Lee Morrell
New York City
American Automobile Association
New York University
Bids Open for Cement Sidewalks on Farragut Street
City announces sealed bids to construct cement sidewalks from Juarez Avenue intersection with Farragut Street west to L G N tracks. Bids due June 23, 1919 at 10 a m. Plans available at City Secretary's office. $500 certified check required. City may reject any bid. A V Woodman City Secretary.
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Juarez Avenue
Farragut Street
A. V. Woodman
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