Baltimore newsboy marks 46 years on same stand
Edward P. B. Snyder of Baltimore recently celebrated his forty sixth year as a newsboy on the same stand. He began selling papers at age twelve and established himself at the corner of Green and Franklin streets. He remains there and reports increasing business each year. He has never held another job and has built a successful career in newspaper sales.
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Edward PB. Snyder
Baltimore
Snyder
Green and
Frantlinn Streets
A Bailey Legion in History
Key historical notes span 1778 to 1920 linking figures and events. Commodore Isaac Hull born Derby Connecticut and died Philadelphia 1848. Napoleon and Josephine wed 1796. 1862 monitor Merrimac clash at Hampton Roads. 1866 Fenian threat from US to Canada. Oliver Ames death 1807 Plymouth Massachusetts. 1898 Spanish armada sails to Cuba. Lloyd George declares West Indies not for sale 1920.
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Commodore Isaac Hull
Derby
Conn
Philadelphia
Napoleon Bonaparte
Josephine de Beauharnais
Merrimac
Monitor
Wampton Roads
Canada
United States
Oliver Ames
Union Pacific Railroad
North Easton
Hne
Plymouth
Magss
Cuba
Lloyd, George
British West Indies
Fayson Smith Named New Massachusetts Education Commissioner
Fayson Smith, elected president of the National Education Association's department of superintendence, has served as Massachusetts Commissioner of Education since 1916. A native of Portland, Maine, he built a reputation in Maine before moving to Massachusetts to lead state education. He improved rural schools and promoted teacher dignity during his administration.
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Fayson Smith
Department of
National Education Association
Massachusetts
Mains
Dr. Smith
Portland
Yutts Colege
Pinettes
Fact Fragments From A Curious World Text
A collage of statistics on population language water consumption veterans ships markets and birth rates. The text cites Asia’s population at nine hundred million two million Scouts English words five hundred thousand and many other figures.
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Asia
United States
London
Birthday List Highlights Noted Figures
Edward G. Acheson chemist born in Washington Iowa 67 today. Eddie Foy stage star born New York City 69 today. Charles Warren former U S Assistant Attorney General born Boston 55 today. Daniel J Sully once dubbed cotton king born Providence Rhode Island 62 today.
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Edward G. Acheson
Washington
Eddies Foy
New York City
Charles Warren
United States
Boston
Daniel J. Sully
Providence
R. L
Man's Size brings tense drama to Royal cinema
In this Fox film adapted from William McLeod Raine's novel Russell stars as Angus McRae returning from two years at sea to find his wife remarried to his partner and believed dead. A vengeance driven Scot abducts a baby girl and vanishes while Alma Bennett supports the cast in multiple roles. Royal shows the picture for one day promising photography of merit and entertainment for locals.
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Russell
Arctic
Angus McRae
Fox
Wiliam McLeod Raine
William Russell
Alma Bennett
Royal Tomorrow Motion Picture
Laredo
Teachers certificate exam set for Laredo in April
An examination for all classes of teachers certificates will be held in Laredo on April 6 and 7. Applicants must register at the County Superintendent's office no later than the 20th of the current month.
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Laredo
Gray Cats Favored for Luck by French People
Odd and interesting notes cover diverse topics from superstition to industry. French people reportedly favor gray cats for luck while Chicago Methodists build a tall church. Other items describe gold dust in British Guiana, cork yields, foot-and-mouth disease spread, efficient shoe manufacture, hymn-book collecting, and a Green Bay motorman with 25 000 miles driven without incident.
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Hiymn
Street Railway Company
Green Bay
Wis
Friday social calendar events listed for local churches
The Sun Beam Band of the Baptist Church meets at 4 PM at the church. The W C T U meets at 3 30 PM at the Methodist Church. St Anne’s Society gathers at Mrs Cross and Mrs E E Sharkey home of the latter.
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The
Baptist Church
St. Anne’s Society
Cross
E. E. Sharkey
Aspiration and tea party memories in New York Sun fragment
A nostalgic verse by Celia Mary Kennedy contrasts childhood dreams with elegant tea gatherings. The clipping then lists social visits and meetings in San Antonio and local household circles, noting Mrs. Galvan and Mrs. Gorman among others, with W M A circle activities and refreshments hosted by multiple ladies.
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Celia Mary Kennedy
New York Sun
Personal visitors hop between Laredo and Texas cities
Herbert Morgan the drilling contractor returned to Laredo today from a business trip to Fort Worth Dallas and Wichita Falls. Thomas Faires of Yoakum is visiting Laredo this week and works as an assistant oil well driller formerly in Tampico fields. Hon Marshall Hicks of San Antonio is in Laredo today and will stay for district court convening Monday.
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Herbert Morgan
Laredo
Fort Worth
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Thomas Faires
Yoakum
Tampico
Marshall Hicks
San Antonio
Hanged for Murder in Fort Madison
Earl Throst, a Iowa farmer, was hanged for the murder of schoolteacher Inga Magnussop who had jilted him. He faced the execution calmly and, in a partial confession, urged a deputy to tear up the shirt he wore the day of the killing.
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Associated Press
Fort Madison
Iowa
Earl Throst
Inga Magnussop
Throst
Relief Plan Delays Irrigation Charges for Western Farmers
Washington March 9 Immediate relief for thousands of farmers on federal irrigation projects in the West will be provided under a policy announced by Secretary Work. Many farmers face ruin from failing crops and inability to pay water charges. the charges will be deferred under the new policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
West
Secretary of the Interior
Laredo Gossip Roundup and Local Snippets
A collage of humorous and frank vignettes from Laredo and nearby towns. Quips about honesty premiums and misused milk, anecdotes of a football hero, spice about sign emblems in rings, and jests from local workers plus a Miranda City couple quarrel. Common sense and plain living praised.
Battle Expected as Prohibition Hunt Expands in South Georgia
Blackspear Georgia March 9 A clash is anticipated as Prohibition officers United States marshals and five county sheriffs pursue S Z Sharpe, alleged deputy slayer CC Brooks. Officer J A Monroe wounded during warrant service. moonshine ring believed with Sharpe amid possible firefight. Johnstown Pennsylvania March 9 troopers raid saloons and hotels arresting 35 on governor Pinchot order to dry up the state amid brewing controversy over real beer.
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Associated Press
Blackspear
South Georgia
Prohibition
United States
S. Z. Sharpe
CC. Brooks
J. A. Monroe
Sharpe
Johnstown
Pinchot
Joseph Caulfield
Posse Closes In On Negro Suspect Louis Douglas
A Louis Douglas, sought for a shooting at Sam Youston's home in Spencer Tennessee, was pursued by a large posse with bloodhounds. The fugitive slipped away near Sparta and may be hiding in the mountains as fresh dogs are rushed to the hunt and the current trail dogs show weariness.
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Associated Press
Jashville
Tenn
Louis Douglas
Sam Youston
Spencer
Nesto
Sparta
Doctors Recommend Bon-Opto for the Eyes
Physicians and eye specialists prescribe Bon-Opto as a safe home remedy for eye troubles and to strengthen eyesight. Sold under money refund guarantee by all druggists.
Army surplus property sale at J Co Twiss Hidalgo Street
Bargain list includes electric griddles refrigerators water filters picks shovels typewriters filing cases Burroughs adding machines garbage cans and protectors. Sale notice dated February 12 listing Hidalgo Street location and seller J Co Twiss.
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Burroughs
J. Co. Twiss
Hidalgo Street
You're Sick You're Tired You're Nervous Message
An old health ad copy urges readers to seek vitality restoration claiming to renew nerve tissues and boost red blood cells. It presents a dramatic call to action, portraying weakness and fatigue as widespread and requiring a tonic or treatment to “pull through.”
Debenture Terms Drafted for Debt Refunding Pact
Washington March 9 The American debt funding commission completed a formal draft of the debenture outlining the debt refunding settlement negotiated with Great Britain No date given for submission to the British representative for signature
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Associated Press
Washington
American Debt Funding Commission
Real Britain
Fortified Citizenship Loss For Dancer Isadore Duncan
The department of labor held that dancer Isadore Duncan lost American citizenship through her marriage last April to Russian Serge Essenine. She recently derided American institutions amid a public controversy surrounding her status.
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Associated Press
Washington
Isadore Duncan
Serge Essenine
Department of Labor
Rotary
Ans
Flores Avenue Without An Auto Sight
A playful pondering on Flores Avenue and the idea of viewing a street scene devoid of cars. The notion invites readers to imagine urban life reshaped by absence of automotive traffic.
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Flores Avenue
Income Tax Nutshell for Individuals and Couples
The notice outlines 1923 UT income tax rules for single filers with net income of 1000 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more and married couples with net income of 2000 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more. It notes March 15, 1923 as final filing date and payment deadline, places the filing with the local collector of internal revenue, and directs taxpayers to Form 1040A and 1040 for full instructions. It explains a four percent tax on taxable income up to four thousand dollars over exemptions, eight percent on the remaining taxable income, and a surtax from one to sixty percent on net incomes over the threshold.
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Internal Revenue
Miami Flight Delayed Hop to Havana Postponed
Captain Lanphier, commanding six Army planes on a San Antonio to Porto Rico test, says the hop to Havana will be postponed until tomorrow due to overhauling one aircraft that had to land twice between Jacksonville and Miami.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Lanphier
San Antonio
Porto Rico
Here
Havana
Jacksonville
Industry Facts Highlights Cooperative Marketing and Production
The piece notes that cooperative marketing associations exist in ten states and the Pacific Northwest yields about 400 million dollars in lumber yearly. It states minimal tin production from domestic ore, silk manufacture sales exceeding 1.5 billion dollars in the prior year, and a massive gas consumption figure for New York that would fill a long pipe. It also reports Spokane bricklayers and plasterers facing a wage cut under a new schedule effective April 1.
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Pacific Northwest
United States
New York State
Spokane
French Troops Withdraw From Dortmund After Arrests
Associated Press reports French forces pulled back from Dortmund after detaining 270 security policemen and expelling officials. The move targets alleged exploitation and propaganda by security police. Dr Jeisenreith of Srecklinghausen’s municipal police was arrested as an agitator. Fourteen others detained for offenses near Grefeld received jail terms of three to six months.
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Associated Presa
Sen
Dortmund
Signe VO
Jeisenreith
Aut Srecklinghausen
Preneh
Grefeld
Othe
Quo Warranto Bill Is Killed In Texas Debate
The Pat terson quo warranto bill was laid aside for this session as the senate sustained a ruling that it was not on pending measure. The vote followed delays and attempts to suspend action, while other measures passed or stalled. The Strong carbon black bill was postponed, and the Strader evolution teaching bill passed the house. The house overrode the governor on a district court creation and a science survey of the penitentiary system was referred to committee. Senate action on agriculture and vocational education was postponed.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Senate
Dudley
Fies
Bledsoe
Strader
Streder
House
Hall, Childress
Collingsworth
Penley
Negotiations in Progress Over Rail Strike at International Great Northern
In Austin on March 9 negotiations continue among railroads state and federal officials and labor leaders to reach an agreement on employment of workers who struck last July at the International Great Northern. The talks aim to precede consideration of the risco merger bill.
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Austin
Texas
International Great Northern
Risco
Rialto Show Showcases The House Without Children
The Rialto Theatre presents The House Without Children, McLaughlin’s acclaimed feature praised by leading critics. The drama explores a puzzling American problem with a real life inspired plot, offering thought provoking engagement for both adults and youths.
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Rialto Theatre
McLaughlin
America
Ford receives full pay after receiver sale
Detroit reportsHenry Ford has reimbursed the receivers for the full amount due on the auction purchase of the Litecta Abotor Car Company stock reflecting clearance of debts tied to the former obligation. The lender accepted the settlement despite no legal requirement under the sale terms.
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Tietroit
Mich
Mlarel
Abotor Car Company
Henry Ford
Ford
Owas
Fiat
Ringler shot dead over mining debt dispute
West Frankfort Illinois March reports say Con dabble Joli Kebiey oof Ringler was killed last night by Dan Davis a coal miner after an argument over a $5 debt linked to local politics. Ringler had been under indictment in a mine killing case.
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Associated Prema
West Frankfort
Joli Kebiey Oof Ringler
Here
Ehorvin
Dan Davis
Cal
Kelfev
Unbearable Taxation Slows U S Economic Progress
An Associated Press report from New York notes taxation, especially federal income tax, is hindering economic growth. The National Industrial Conference released a statement claiming tax burden reduces national income, dampens business investment, and lowers living standards for Americans.
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Associated Press
New York
Marek
Loeb
Retimbering Lands Probe Heads to Louisiana
A special Senate committee investigating forest and timber funds will visit Louisiana to inspect work on retimbering projects. The group plans to leave for the Leah Meveb region to assess progress and funding usage.
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T. M. Guinn
Messrs. O. WH
St. L. Guinn
Carrizo Springs
HE. E. Sanders
HW. L. Guinn
Washington
Renate
Treforest Antinophias
Louisiana
Adolph Schwartz Protests Juarez Gambling Ahead of Cattle Raisers Meet
Adolph Schwartz president of the El Paso chamber wired President Obregon of Mexico urging him to curb public gambling in Juarez before the Texas South western Cattle Raisers Association convention in El Paso set for March 12 to 14.
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Associated Press
Fl Paso
Texas
Adolph Schwartz
Chamber of Commerce
Wired
Obregon
Mexico
Juarez
Texas-Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Relatives Fear Hart Body From Sabine River
Decomposed remains found in the Sabine river near Longview lead relatives in Fort Worth to fear the body is N. E. Hart of McKinney who vanished from Dallas in February after being reported missing.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Sabine River
Long View
N. E. Hart of
McKinney
Dallas
Polly the parrot docks laughs in London barber shop
In a London barber shop a gray parrot named Polly sits in a large cage and shouts Youre next, sir. You're next to customers entering the shop. The owner calls Polly a feathered gold mine as patrons are entertained by the bird's witty remarks.
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London
Poly
Polly
Local Oil Lands Ad Seeks Buyers and Leases
Oil leases and investments ad invites buyers to contact HAL HAILEY at 285 Josephine Building for close-margin deals. Encourages saving money by consulting before purchasing.
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Hal Hailey
Joseph
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Chicago Methodists
British Guiana
Yocety
Mra
Violet & Oberfeldt Society
BE. Schwab
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Calif
City
Mrs. Galvan
Laredo Street
J. D. Harvey
Miranda City
Sam Mackin
A. N. Withoff
Charles Baxter
J. A. Pope
Corpus Christi
Grover Cleveland
Okmulgee, Oklo
W. L. Ariels
Hannah Fair
Reeves
Mesdames T. C. Mann
Clark
Nezzer
Rose Walker
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Rogers
Brazil
Henry Burr
Knight
Inca
Windrow
Sandefer
Craig
Simmons
Yeary
Clara Keith
Ki. G. Clingenpeel
Mesdames
Schelper
Henry, Beaman
Harvey
H. L. Guinn
Minnie Burr
A.L. Harvey
F. M. Guinn
Abner
Louie
Ruhr
Rand
Industry
QUO Warranto
Bill
Hart
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