Officer recalls rough New York district San Juan Hill
An officer back from France recounts a conversation with a Black sergeant of a New York regiment. When asked his origin the sergeant replies from Mawk in the Sur Juan Hill district. The officer remarks San Juan Hill is a tough area, the sergeant adds the birds sing in that district.
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France
New York
Mawk, Sur
de Sur Juan Hill
San Juan Hill
New York Evening Post
May high G and sound ed like H at show
A Youngstown Telegram item notes a light moment at a show where a spectator tells a man that the lady on stage was singing high G and he replies it sounded like H. The exchange reflects village humor in a simple audience remark.
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Paw
Youngstown Telegram
Birthdays on June 25 include notable figures of the era
John Dillon leader of the Irish Naturalists born in Ireland 68 years ago today William H. Williams president of the Wabash Railway born in Athens Ohio 45 years ago today Le Baron B Colt U S senator from Rhode Island born in Dedham Massachusetts 75 years ago today Bishop William A Quayle Methodist Episcopal Church born in Parkville Missouri 59 years ago Monday Phil Brock American lightweight pugilist born in Russia 60 years ago today
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John Dillon
Irish Naturalists
Ireland
William H. Williams
Wabash Railway
Athens
Ohio
le Baron B. Colt
United States
Rhode Island
Dedham
Mass
William A. Quayle
Methodist Episcopal Church
Parkville
Llooday
Phil Brock
Russia
Why Organize Health Clubs and Health Campaigns
The article notes that 33 percent of candidates fail army physicals due to underweight, used by promoters of a national health campaign in Iowa. Flame demonstration agents work with teachers and clubs to organize health programs, prepare menus, and distribute literature on food, exercise, and health.
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Towa
Flame
Witty Household Morning Dispute Ends With Prompt Rise
A humorous exchange between a wife and husband leads to a brisk morning routine shift. The wife complains of lost beauty sleep while the husband mends and rises to prepare breakfast. The judge narrator notes this change has persisted to the present day.
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Hubby
Valuable Trainload of Hogs and Potatoes Shipped
One train left Monte Vista Colorado recently loaded with hogs and potatoes with a market value of 824,450. It consisted of 18 cars of fat hogs from the Monte Vista section, six cars of hogs from the San Luis Central, and 19 cars of potatoes. The hogs were worth about 3,000 dollars per carload and the potatoes 550 dollars per car.
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Monte Vista
Colo
San Luis Central
Watch HE Times Everyday For Opportunities
An advertising blurb offers a subscription to HE Times priced at 60 cents per month, inviting readers to watch for opportunities.
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt Society Editor
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt, Oberfeldt Society Editor, is listed with phone 76. The note presents her role and contact line in a society column.
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Violet 8
Oberfeldt Society
Ursuline Convent commencement and wedding plans
Social calendar notes a Wednesday evening Ursuline Convent commencement. Thursday afternoon meetings of W M A circles A B and D at 4 o clock. Groff Mowry wedding set for 7 30 PM at the Mowry residence 1508 Farragut Street.
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Ursuline Convent
The
Baptist Church
Groff-Mowry
Mowry
Farragut Street
W. M. U. of the Baptist Church
Farm Duty and Community Notices From Laredo
A lyrical poem by John P. Stolander on self-reliance closes as a general mention of local social updates. Then announcements cover visits, relocations, and hotel stays of residents, church circle meetings, christening of Maria Luisa Idar, and civic club plans for a playground. Club notes urge community cooperation for a new park. Summer break for Jewish Ladies Aid is noted.
Delights of a Pleasant Bridge Party in Floral Rooms
A charitable bridge gathering featured Shasta daisies and geraniums in the floral décor as players enjoyed a series of games. Mrs. W. T. Hill won high score and a hand-made lingerie gift, Mrs. D. M. Turner was second with iced tea glasses, and Miss Josephine Sauvignet took low score with a lace handkerchief case. A two course luncheon followed with a large attendant list including Elizabeth Bunn and Ruth Murphy among others.
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W. T. Hill
D. M. Turner
Josephine Sauvignet
Elizabeth Bunn
Lucille
Ruth Murphy
Mesdames Lafon
Morton
Joe Moser
Gilbreath
Wilson
Giles
Hill
Kenedy
Turner
Morrison
St. Louis
Woodman
Russe
Young
da Camara
John Martin
Hamlin
Penn
Christen
Daiches
McComb
Cogley
Rochester traveler Samuel Meyer guest of Alexander family
Samuel Meyer of Rochester New York a well known traveling man is among visitors in Laredo and is a guest of the Alexander family.
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Samuel Meyer
Rochester, N. Y
Laredo
Alexander
World Notes From The Globe And Europe In 1919
A survey of global regions notes Africa’s linguistic diversity, Brussels reception for Wilson, Siberia’s frigid January, Paso Texas as aGate to Mexico, Buenos Aires strikes and La Plata estuary, Denmark’s 700th flag anniversary, and Weimar hailed as Athens of Germany with Goethe and Schiller linked to its cultural legacy.
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Africa
Brussels
Wilson
Europe
Siberia
Verkheyamsk
Paso
Texas
Rio Grande
United States
Mexico
Great Southwest
Buenos Aires
la Plata
Denmark
Valdemar
Weimar
Unclear North Asian Crisis Report From Fragmented OCR
The readable fragments describe Korea facing uprisings and protests against Japanese rule. The text mentions widespread anger, betrayal by powers, and a belief that protest may intensify as tensions rise. It hints at possible decisive actions by Japan or allied powers but lacks concrete events or dates.
Impossible Charles Choose a Wife for Mary
A dialogue fragment shows Charles and his uncle debating marriage to Mary. Charles argues against marrying someone he considers intellectually inferior, while the uncle endorses the impractical idea, highlighting class and intellect tensions.
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Charles
Notable Women Leaders and Rights Milestones Across Nations
A compilation notes six women probate judges in one jurisdiction, literacy rates in India, women among Washington state school superintendents, North Dakota’s July 1 wage law, elevator conductors restricted by age in New York, a London Ontario bachelor girls colony plan, Worcester 1850s first national women’s rights convention, Ima Josephson Idaho sheriff, and the National American Woman Suffrage Association receiving the gold pen used by Speaker Gillett and Vice President Marshall for the federal suffrage amendment signing.
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India
Washington
North Dakota
Five Assembly
New York State
London
Ontario
Worcester
Mass
Idaho
Ima Josephson
Oneida County
National
Amegein Woman Suffrage Association
Gillett
Marshal
New York Strike Disrupts Terminals Causes Spoilage
The Associated Press reports a strike of 4700 teamsters porters and chauffeurs at produce firms halting rail and steamship terminals in New York. Over 1500 carloads of fruits and vegetables are backed up with many already spoiled. Winnipeg notes a general sympathy strike ending with a plan to resume work Thursday at 11 am.
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Associated Press
New York
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Central
Germany Delays Peace Conference Plans for Signing
Peace conference circles in Paris report Germany slow to provide official advice as ceremony arrangements stall. Hope remains for Friday signing depending on German delegate arrival. Italian delegation led by Tomasso Litton due in Paris Friday to push Austrian treaty talks. Reparation terms for Belgium set at 500 million dollars, with powers ready for consequences if Germany fails to comply.
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Associated Press
Germany
Paris
Tomasso Litton
France
Supreme Council
Paris Ultimatum Demands German Plenipotentiaries
Paris reports an ultimatum will be sent to the Weimar government demanding German plenipotentiaries within a set hours unless allied powers are advised soon about the new German delegates. President Poincare will host an official dinner for the peace plenipotentiaries Thursday night, delayed from the signing date due to uncertainty.
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Weimar
Paris
Poincare
Arias
Gafford Family Arrest Tied to Senator Bell Killing
Fort Worth reports James Gafford his wife and their 16 year old son were arrested at Crowell in connection with the Saturday killing of Senator Bell. Charges and further details are not provided in the available text.
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Associated Press
Fort Wort
Texas
James Gafford
Crowell
Senator Bell
New Orleans Weather Forecast Tonight Through Tomorrow
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans predicts partly cloudy to cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with scattered showers, as relayed by The Times.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Observations
The Fort McIntosh station reports no data for the 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. today. No report available on temperature precipitation wind or other conditions.
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Fort McIntosh
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
People are often disappointed to find that their family physician is away when they most need services. Stomach pain colic and diarrhoea demand prompt treatment and can be fatal before medicine or a physician arrives. Keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home. no physician can prescribe a better medicine for these diseases. Buy it now. it may save life.
Times Want Ads Money Makers
Classified ad note advertising eight percent money makers and related opportunities. Promotes earnings with unspecified terms and contact details omitted.
Today’s events mark various anniversaries and gatherings
Salem fires anniversary. National Association of Real Estate Boards convention in Atlantic City. Roosevelt to address Worcester Tech. Canadian Army and Navy Veterans reunion in Montreal. Epitacio Pessoa to speak at Pan American Society luncheon in New York. Prohibition Party of Ohio jubilee in Columbus. Hood’s Texas Brigade reunion in Bryan. Michigan Christian Endeavor annual convention in Grand Rapids. Dr. Livingston Warrand returns to Colorado State for commencement. Provisional Liberal convention meets in Toronto. British Labour Party conference opens at Southport. Rural Welfare League of Texas meets at Texas A and M College to discuss postwar social reforms.
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Salem
Massa
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Atlantic City
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Army and Navy Veterans of Canada
Montreal
Epitacio Pessoa
Brazil
Pan-American Society
New York City
Liberal Convention
Ontario
Toronto
Liberal Party
British Labor Party
Southport
Russia
Rural Welfare League of Texas
State Agricutural and Mechanical College
Peace signing date undecided as hour fixed at two
Paria reports the peace signing time is set for 2 o clock though the exact date remains unsettled with Friday or Saturday suggested. Officials lack details on the German peace delegation and its arrival schedule.
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Paria
Conference Leaders Perplexed Over German Signing Plans
Paris June 26. Up to 4 45 this afternoon no official word had been received on Germany's plans for the formal signing of the treaty. Peace conference leaders are undisguisedly perplexed over the situation.
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Paris
Germany
Constantine of Greece seeks Greek govt reconciliation
Paris June 24 reports Constantine the former Greek king, living in Switzerland, faces financial trouble as former German emperor cuts his subsidy. Geneva advices say Constantine is seeking reconciliation with the current Greek government.
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Paris
Constantine
Greece
Switzerland
Geneva
Riots erupt in Hamburg over alleged animal bodies found
Serious rioting occurred in Hamburg on Monday and Tuesday as mobs attacked food preserving factories. Managers were dragged into the streets and rough handled. The mob clashed with troops as they tried to disarm them, resulting in several deaths and many wounded.
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Hamburg
Copenhagen
Soldiers Arrested in Weimar Plot Against Scheidemann
London reports soldiers detained in Weimar on charges of planning to arrest and murder Philip Scheidemann former German premier. The alleged plot aimed to be carried out this past Monday, per a Fix Telegraph Copenhagen dispatch.
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London
Weimar
Philip Scheidemann
Copenhagen
Youthful actor balks at role in stage production
In a candid rehearsal exchange, a young actor protests taking a challenging character. The dialogue reveals pressure to perform naturally without overacting as the Lady Stage Manager consoles, noting the easier part offered.
Alfonso Supports League Amid Peace Hope in Spain
Madrid June 26 King Alfonso in a throne speech affirmed Spain’s unalterable concord with the Vatican and joy over the advent of peace. He said Spain recognizes Poland Czecho-Slovakia and Finland and adheres to the league of nations, proudly noting Spain’s place on the provisional executive committee.
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Alfonso
League
Madrid
Spain
Vatican
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Finland
League of Nations
Marines Clear Belleau Wood and Piave Successes
United States Marines cleared Belleau Wood of enemy forces as Allied reporting notes Italian forces capture a host south of the Piave. British transport Orissa sunk by German submarines off the Irish coast.
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United States
Belleau Woods
Piave
Irish
Enduring clash in ring tests crowd’s appetite
A prominent prize fighter sparred with a black partner in a loaded gym scene. The crowd pressed close as the man whispered for closer contact, and the sparring partner replied with a humorous line about praying before he would mix it up.
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Darkey
Senate committee fails to pass peace with Germany resolution
Washington June 2. After two hours of debate the Senate Foreign Relations Committee adjourned without action on Senator Fall’s resolution to declare a state of peace with Germany. Strong opposition halted the move though some opponents of the League of Nations favored a later vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations
Fall
Germany
League of Nations
Street Car Fares Rising Across U S Cities
A Christian Science Monitor summary notes that five years ago a nickel fare seemed permanent. Now 176 of 277 large cities in the United States and Canada charge more, many trolley firms face financial trouble, and some smaller cities have doubled fares.
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United States
American Electric Railway Association
Canada
Christian Science Monitor
High Cost Of Moving Promises Stimulus To Home Ownership
A Portland Oregonian report notes the rising moving costs add to staying put costs, prompting one businessman to compare moving to filing an advance on a house. Higher furniture prices and various odd jobs boost moving bills, with moving days possibly curtailed by price rises and a predicted boom in home buying once financing for suitable housing is organized.
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United States Department of Labor
Ben Franklin
Portland Oregonian
Irishmen Hear Fast Talking Child in New French Town
Two Irishmen arriving on French soil observe a local child jabbering rapidly in French. Terry and Pat compare the fluency of the foreign tongue with amused astonishment in a light anecdote from Everybody's Magazine.
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Terry
Everybody’s Magazine
Carpet Sweepers On Sale At H. & Valdez and Sons
We have bought a supply of carpet sweepers and offer them to customers at cost price. See them in our windows and buy at 1.89 dollars each, a discount from 4.50 to 8.00 dollars. Sale runs June 23 to June 28. H. and Valdez and Sons Furniture Co.
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H. & Valdez and Sons Furniture CO
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R. W. Morrison
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Pollie Yates
Maria Luisa
N. Idar
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Wharton
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the Heights Civic Club
Child's Welfare Circle
M. P. Cullinan
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Jewish Ladies Aid Society
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