Notable Births Mark Anniversaries Across Several States
March 6 marks birthdays of Duke of Hamilton, Sir George Bury, Miss Bene Kearney, Ring W. Lardner, and Frederick C. Hicks. The Duke is premier Scottish peer and keeper of Holyrood Palace, Bury is a Canadian railroad figure, Kearney campaigns for US senator in Mississippi, Lardner is a famed humor writer, and Hicks represents New Yorks First District in Congress. Each born on this day in different years across Montreal Varnen Niles Westbury.
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Duke of Hamilton
Scotland
Holyrood Palace
George Bury
Montreal
Bene . Kearney
United States
Mississippi
Varnen
Miss
Ring W. Lardner
Niles
Mich
Frederick C. Hicks
Congress
New York
Westbury
N. Y
Luigi Facta Giolitti's Right Hand Man in Italian Politics
Luigi Facta, long a prominent Italian politician, formed part of the Liberal Democratic group in the Chamber of Deputies and emerged as Giolitti’s trusted ally. Born in Pinerolo sixty two years ago, he became a lawyer, mayor, deputy for his town and later Turin, serving as Minister of the Interior and later Finance under Giolitti.
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Luigi Facta
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Liberal Democratic
Giolitti
Pinerolo
Alps
Turin
Crispi
Facta
Interior
Finance
Notable historical birthdays and events from March entries
A compact history digest lists milestones: Michelangelo born Ceprera died Florence 1563. Francesco Giaccardi born Florence 1482. Rob Roy born, died 1784. Thames fordable near London Bridge in 1822. 1848 Illinois state constitution ratified. 1872 Cincinnati steamboats burned. 1882 Serbia becomes kingdom with King Milan I. 1907 John A. Henderson appointed U S senator from Florida.
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Michael Angelo
St. Peter
Rome
Ceprera
Florence
Francesco Giacciardini
Robert MacGregor Campbell
Rob Roy
Thames
London Bridge
Sinois
Cincinnati
Serbia
Prince Milian
Milan I
John A. Henderson
Wilkinson Call
United States
Florida
Starting Backyard Bermuda Onions For Home Gardens
Gardeners can grow large mild onions by starting seed indoors or in hotbeds and transplanting when soil permits. Varieties like Danvers Prisetaker and Alles Craig suit Bermudas, with thickly sown seed for early crops and thinning for big bulbs. Rich onion soil is essential and plants should be spaced six inches apart, three inches for a second crop, with tips trimmed after transplanting.
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Bermudas
Quo Vadis at Strand Laredo
The Strand Theatre opens Quo Vadis tomorrow set in mid first century Rome as Christians led by Peter confront Nero’s brutal empire. The film stars Henryk Sienkiewicz’s tale of faith and love with Vinicius and Lygia amid Roman decadence and clash of cultures.
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Strand
Rome
Nero
Peter
Apostle
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Vinitins
Partrcian
Lygia
Call of Home flood drama screens at Rialto
L J Gasnier’s The Call of Home based on Colorado River floods features Ramsey Wallace as lead actor who is pitched from a canoe and swept over a waterfall. He survives after being carried downstream and revived by fellow players. The film is from R C Pictures and set for exhibition tomorrow and Wednesday.
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Colorado
L. J. Gasnier
R-C Pictures
Rialto Theatre
Ramsey Wallace
Baseball gossip and sports notes from New York
Rumors swirl of a Carl Mays trade to Boston for Joe Dugan and a new spring camp at Eagle Pass Texas for Athletica. Benny Walger targets Johnny Dundee boxing, Harvard Crimson hockey dominates Yale and Princeton, Clarence Brown signs with Brooklyn, Larry Kopf accepts a pay cut, Pep OBrien in Scranton under Walter Freedman, Benny Leonard eyes Jack Britton, Tris Speaker drills for oil in Texas, John D Cleveland oil start, Charles Toth to swim English Channel, Ross Young diversifies with golf, Amos Strunk criticizes Sox boss with one and a half years tenure.
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New York
Yankees
Carl Mays
Red Sox
Joe Dugan
Eagle Pass
Texas
Athletica
Benny Walger
Johnny Dundee
Johnny
Crimson
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Brooklyn Superbas
Clarence Brown
Luckgton
Mich
Caam
Larry Kopf
Cincinnati
Braves
Fep O'Brien
Scranton
Walter Freedman
Pep
Benny Leonard
Jack Britton
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
John D
Tris
Charles ‘Toth
Boston
Ross Young
The
Giants
Ross
Amos
White Sox
Social calendar notes from local clubs
Monday events include the Woman's Club meeting at 4 PM the Heights Civic Club gathering with Mrs E E Tarver at 4 PM and the Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the church at 4 PM. Tuesday brings the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meeting at the Rectory at 4 PM.
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Woman's Club
The
Heights Civic Club
E. E. Tarver
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Christ Church
Cows Come Home Poem and City Social Notes
A poem by Lizette Woodworth Reese is presented along with general society items from Webb, San Antonio, Encinal, and New York visitors in Laredo. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill and family, Miss Zaida Rotge’s upcoming wedding shower hosted by her bridal party, and visits among local families and clubs.
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Jack Hill
Webb
Rutger van Woert
New York City
Laredo
M. J. Diaz
C. Withoff
Zaida Rotge
Miss Rotge
E.garaa Lozano
M. Trevisio
Christina Garcia
Lupe Rosenbaum
Virginia Garza
Amelia Gonzalez
Trotsky Plans New Tactics for Capital and Labor
At a meeting reported by the Press, March 6, Trotsky and other Russian leaders outlined a move aligned with new tactics for the Internationals. They recommended to executive leaders to pursue a flank against capital and labor, shaping the Third International's approach.
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Iga
United World
Third “Internationale
Leon Trotsky
Bright Wedding Reception Fetes About Fifty Guests
A luncheon followed by a reception with gifts presented by a messenger. Mrs Pablo Juarez won the first prize a silver fork, which she gave to the bride. The event featured many beautiful gifts and a lively crowd of about fifty guests.
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Pablo Juarez
World Industry Notes Highlight Labor, Tech and Trade
The article surveys global industry gains including 3000 merchant vessels flying Japan's flag, France's plan to save coal via rail electrification, a $400000 Portland labor temple, and Swedish hydroelectric progress to 1.5 million horsepower. It also reports unions in Britain and France, rubber plant prospects in Arizona, weed control in Northwest fruit farming, and improved packing box wood.
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France
Portland
Ore
America
United States
Arizona
Seamen’s Federation of France
Italian Seamen's Guild
Tramps Depart in Vast Hordes Arrive in New Orleans
Three hundred tramps from Texas points arrived by a single freight train in New Orleans. They rode in a single car for about 40 miles to the rail yards, with police warning they will have brief stays. The emigration is blamed on jail terms hard labor on Texas roads and vagrancy penalties.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission lowers oil transport rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reduced freight rates for petroleum from Burkburnett and Ranger Texas fields to Mississippi valley and mid continent points. Rates to St Louis and Kansas/Oklahoma refiners were adjusted, with Ranger generally higher than Burkburnett. Crude from Burkburnett priced 17.5 to Oklahoma and 20.5 to Kansas. Ranger at 21.5 and 24.5 respectively.
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Associated Press
Washington
Burkburnett
Ranger
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Teansas City
St. Louis
Markburnett
Oklahoma
Kansas
Burch Testifies as Surprise Witness in Obenchain Trial
In Los Angeles on March 6 Arthur C. Burch, co indicted with Mrs Madelynne Obenchain for the Kennedy murder, was called as a surprise witness. He refused to answer questions without counsel.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur C. Burch
Madelynne Obenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
Obenchain
Fire at Lorena Bank Causes 15000 Dollar Loss
Fire on the roof of the First State Bank building in Lorena, near Waco, caused about 15000 dollars in damage early today. Insurance partially covers the loss and no injuries are reported.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
First State Bank
Lorena
Ravens Pair Trial By Life in the Nest Year After Year
Fragmentary text notes an ancient concept of a pair of ravens linked to a trial by life, suggesting consistency across years and a recurring nest cycle. The garbled language limits precise meaning and dates.
Health Week Proclaimed by Governor in Texas
Health Week in Texas proclaimed by the governor. Dr Florence state health officer urges residents to observe the week and help rid the state of disease and sickness.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Florence
Priest Beaten and Tarred After Pro German Rumors
Rev J Q Keller Catholic priest of Slaton reports he was seized from his home near Slaton Saturday night beaten tarred and feathered and driven from town The assault tied to anti German sentiment after wartime accusations Keller says federal records show his naturalization was denied in 1921 for registering as a German subject Keller claims he did not have time to refile for citizenship and cites court rulings on declarations of intention and German service.
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Amarillo
Texas
J. Q. Keller
Slaton
Unite States
Keller
Wilson
Germany
Lloyd George decision pending resignation or continuation
London March 6 reports that within 24 to 48 hours the world will know if Lloyd George will resign as head of the coalition government or continue in office.
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London
Lloyd George
Lloyd George to Remain in Office Amid Unionist Appeals
London reports from the London Press Association that Lloyd George will stay in office in response to appeals from his Unionist colleagues.
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London
London Press Association
Lloyd George
Combination church and hotel project planned in New York
A proposed 17 story building will house a church on the first three floors a basement Sunday school space a rooftop missionary school and guest rooms for visitors The plan includes strict censorship with no card playing or dancing allowed for guests
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New York
Prisoner Dies by Own Action in Beaumont Jail
Beaumont Texas March 6 Overnae Theriot 46 a prisoner in the Jefferson county jail died in his cell this morning by slashing his throat officers said Theriot was arrested March 1 after a complaint sworn by his 27 year old daughter charging him with a statutory offense.
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Beaumont
Tex
Overnae Theriot
Jefferson County
Theriot
Texas Press Daughter Wedding Noted for Editors Family Line
Announcement from Detroit Michigan dated February 20 reports the marriage of Miss Minnie Bringhurst Florea daughter of the Texas Press Association to Carlton Smith Whit tington. The bride survived the 1914 coast storm as the only member of J C Florea editor of the Richmond Coaster’s family.
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Denton
Texas
Detroit
Michigan
Minnie Bringhurst Florea
Texas Press Association
Carlton Smith Whittington
J. C. Florea
Richmond
Bonus bill to be introduced in House today
Washington March 6 reports that the bonus bill will be introduced in the house late today and reported formally tomorrow, per Chairman Fordsey.
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Washington
Fordsey
Secretary and Mrs Hughes Return from Bermuda
Secretary and Mrs Hughes came back to New York today after a vacation in Bermuda.
Senate OKs inquiry on Pacific treaty effect on US Japan pact
The Senate adopted a resolution directing the president to report the impact of ratifying the four power Pacific treaty on the Lansing Ishii agreement between the United States and Japan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
United States
Japan
Newspaper Men Interview Via Wireless from Liner America
A group of New York reporters used the wireless telephone to contact the liner America at sea. They crowded the telephone exchange, grabbed six receivers, and successfully secured an on the air interview from 370 miles out.
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Associated Press
New York
Telephone Exchange
Supreme Court Dismisses Texas Rates Case on IC C Powers
The Supreme Court dismissed Texas suit challenging ICC control over state rates under the 1920 Transportation Act. The opinion by Judge Vandeventer held that suits to review rates belong in district court, with ICC and U S as parties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court Today
Law Will Be Enforced Says Attorney General
Austin reports attorney general returns from Mexia where martial law was lifted and declares it is safe to say the law will be enforced. He notes conditions are satisfactory.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Mexia
Texas Legion leaders plan campaign to aid 14000 idle veterans
Texas State Commander Wayne Davis met with Fort Worth Legion officials on March 6 to address unemployment among ex servicemen. He said the state has 14000 idle Legion members and announced an active campaign to help them.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
The
American Legion
Wayne Davis
Legion
Citizenship Conference Opens at University of Texas
A citizenship education and home welfare conference was opened at the University of Texas in Austin on March 6. The event runs through Friday night and was called by the university at the request of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs the Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Associations and the Texas League of Women Voters.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
University of Texas Today
University of Texas
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Associations
Texas League of Women Voters
Stock and Brokerage Firms Face Voluntary Proceedings
By Associated Press New York March 6 the list of casualties reached fifty when voluntary proceedings were filed in federal court against Betting and Wall and the J. B. Mulling Company.
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Associated Press
New York
Betting and Wall
J. B. Mulling Company
Broadcasting quotations begin at 30 minute intervals
The Chicago board of trade announced on March 6 that it would broadcast market quotations at 30 minute intervals to connect producers more closely with the market.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
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Bermldas
Laredo Movies
Campbell
Maurice Campbell
Constance Binney
Jack Mulhail
William Courtleigh
Realart
Royal Theatre
Army of Occupation
Third Army
Sport Notes
Lizette Woodworth Reese
Mies
Betty Chew
W. P
May Hag
San Antonio
Robert McComb
Calfornia
L. J. Christen
William Welhausen
Encinal
City
Alfred Matthews
Trotzky
Industry
Priest
DRED
Burch
Combination Church
Associated Plans
Texas Press
Bermuda
Hughes
Supreme Court
Commission
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