George W Brooks Civil War Era Judge Defies Martial Law
Washington D C March 16 One hundred years ago today George W Brooks then U S district judge in North Carolina upheld due process by issuing a writ of habeas corpus to arrest George W Kirk and his troops for detaining North Carolina citizens without legal process during Governor Holden s martial law in 1870 North Carolina. Brooks court action contrasted with violence of Ku Klux Klan era and aided extension of federal judicial authority in reconstruction.
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Washington, D. C
George W. Brooks
Brooks
North Carolina
Ku Klux Klan
Casewell
Alamance
Holden
East Tennessee
George W. Kirk
Congress
Kirk
Salisbury
Judge Brooks
Prince Kuhio Kalanianaole Named As Governor Candidate
Prince J. Kuhio Kalanianaole, longtime Hawaii delegate to Congress, is noted as a potential governor candidate. Born 1871 he is the sole living royal descendant and rose from royal service to Republican leadership after Hawaii’s annexation.
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J. Kuhio Kalanianaole
Hawaii
Washington
Tawaii
Congress
United States
England
Honolulu
Republican Party
Islands
A Daily Lesson in History March 16 entries
A concise chronology notes events from 1702 with the assassination of Gustavus III at a ball to 1909 when telegraph, telephone and postal workers began a great Paris strike. It lists 1846 Canada governor Earl Cathcart, 1867 US Education Commissioner Henry Barnard, 1889 ships wrecked at Apia, 1896 Tsar honors King Menelik, 1904 Roosevelt pensions for veterans, and 1906 D&RG railroad wreck near Adobe Colorado.
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Gustavus III of
Sweden
Count Ankerstrom
Earl Cathcart
Canada
Henry Barnard
United States
Apia
Samoa
Czar
Russia
King Menelik of
Abyssinia
Roosevelt
Adobe
Colo
Paris
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures listed for today
Dr Ethelbert D Warfield Wilson College president born in Lexington Kentucky 60 years ago Elsie Janis stage star born in Columbus Ohio 31 years ago John J Babka former Ohio congressman born in Cleveland 87 years ago John M Parker Louisiana governor born in Bethel Church Mississippi 55 years ago Henry B Walthall film actor born in Shelby County Alabama 43 years ago
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Ethelbert D. Warfield
Wilson College
Lexington
Elsie Janis
Columbus
John J. Babka
Congress
Ohio
Cleveland
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Bethel Church
Miss
Henry 6B. Walthall
Shelby County
Ala
Fossil Elephant Tooth Returns to Harvard Museum
The fossil tooth of a prehistoric elephant found in Vermont in 1849, Harvard University’s first specimen, has been returned to Cambridge after a circuitous journey. It was initially lent to Dr. Warren of Boston, later moved to New York collections, and only recently traced to its origin with Harvard.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Vermont
Zoological Museum of
Harvard University
Samuel Henshaw
Boston
Harvard
Rutland
Mount Holly
Ruthland
Louis Agassiz
C. J. Warren
Dr. Warren
Warren
J. P. Morgan
Museum of Natural History of
New York
Walter Granger
New York Museum
Social Calendar Highlights Parish Guild and Circle Meetings
Wednesday events include the Parish Guild meeting with Mrs. Asher Smith at 1601 Market Street at 3:30 PM. Thursday circles of the W M U meet: Circle A with Mrs. Percy Ince at 3:30 PM and Circle B at Miss Annie Pace's home at 8:30 PM. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church also gathers at Mrs. W. W. Shirey’s home at 3:30 PM.
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Asher Smith
Market Street
Percy Ince
Annie Pace
Circle O
W. M A
J. M. Sallee
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Presbyterian Church
W. W. Shirey
White Lilacs and Local News Recap
A collage of cultural notes and church activities from New York Herald style items. Miss Clifton Hill returns from Corpus Christi for a Nueces Hotel opening dance while Dr. A E McCulloch attends a state dental convention in Dallas. County physician Dr W W MacGregor begins vaccinating county schoolchildren. Miss Vesta Sturges hosts a music event at the Y W C A in honor of Tamaulipas Governor Lopez de Lara’s inauguration delegation. The Sun Beam Band at the Baptist church conducts a scrap book and devotional session led by Mrs Fletcher Smith with numerous parishioners listed. Christ the Rectory Junior Auxiliary plans new work and shares in a China scrap book and hymn book project. The Episcopal Diocese study session features Rev. Cook with many attendees. Miriam Chapter No 86 Eastern Star holds its memorial with songs and a tribute by Mrs E H Randolph, aided by visiting Deputy Grand Matron Mrs Nettie B Hester. A St Patrick’s Ball is announced for tomorrow night at the Post Gymnasium.
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Miriam Chapter No
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
J. R. H. Mentz
Paul Rodney
Verna Kelly
Beautiful Isle
J. H. Ferris
E. H. Randolph
Miriam
Nettie B. Hester
Devine
W. L. Arkels
Hester
O'Meara
Randolph
Texas
Remedy Cures Itching With Zemo Solution
An ad touts Zemo as a reliable skin remedy for eczema itch pimples and rashes. It promises rapid relief overnight and claims not to stain or feel greasy while being safe for sensitive skin. Available from E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio for 35 cents, extra large bottle 1.00.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Excellent Remedy for Constipation Chamberlain's Tablets
A concise endorsement for Chamberlain's Tablets as a superior remedy for constipation. The advert highlights ease of use and gentle effect, urging readers to try the product when needed.
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Chamberlain
City may allow veteran groups free boxing licenses
San Francisco proposes permitting the American Legion and other veterans organizations to stage boxing and wrestling exhibitions without paying the regular license fee for such entertainments.
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San Francisco
American Legion
Veterans’ Organizations
Irish Themed Post Dance Promises Brilliance
Mrs Grace Duff hosts a grand post dance with elaborate Irish motifs shamrocks and gold harps. Music by the 17th Infantry band and intermission songs by Mrs Travis Bruge Bunn and others set to feature Irish patriotic songs. Green ice cream and shamrock cakes will refresh guests.
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Grace Duff
17Th Infantry
Travis Bruge Bunn
Rotary Club of Laredo Holds Busy Meeting
The Laredo Rotary Club met under President Matthes with visitors R W Davis of Dolores RE W Macomber of Vermont and George L Stewart of Galveston. They discussed a cleanliness campaign for Laredo school facilities expansion and adding rooms to relieve crowding for the next term.
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Laredo
Stephens
Macomber
Rotariasas
Death of M C Spann Ties Texan Roots Across Cities
Mrs. L J Christen received word in a telegram of the death in Dallas on Monday of her uncle M C Spann. An old resident of Southwest Texas he and his family long lived in Corpus Christi and he was known in Laredo where he visited his sister Mrs Robert McComb and niece Mrs Christen.
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L. J. Christen
Dallas
M. C. Spann
Texas
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Mra
Robert McComb
Christen
Jack Britton Jack Perry bout nixed in Canton Ohio
Sporting notes report the cancellation of the planned Jack Britton versus Jack Perry boxing bout in Canton Ohio. Also noted are the Central league expanding to six clubs with a May start, Benny Leonard’s four year earnings around six hundred thousand dollars, Detroit hosting the Michigan state bowling championship opening April 11, Al Reich slated to face Tom Gibbons in Cleveland on St Patrick’s Day, Chicago indoor track finale March 26, and the Los Angeles Pacific Coast league team likely to feature three Crandall brothers on its roster.
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Jack Britton
Jack Perry
Canton
Benny Leonard
Detroit
al Reich
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
Cleveland
St. Patrick's
Chicago
Los Angeles Club
Ote Crandall
Arnold Crandall
Karl Crandall
Ancient brain size myths and early airship plans
A brief report notes infant brain sizes in primates, an English airship under construction with electric cooking for fifty, and a Canadian adviser crowned as duke to Romania’s queen. It also mentions Daniel Liambert, the heaviest man recorded, who died in London weighing 739 pounds.
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England
Romania
Daniel Liambert
London
Railway Strike Settled Today in Mexico City
Mexico City March 16 strike of Mexican Railway workers begun mid February was settled today. Union leaders sent messages to men’s organizations nationwide calling off the strike and workers likely will return to duties today. Juarez March 16 President Obregon declined to help city council obtain a share of Juarez gambling concession proceeds and said he was pained by Chi huahua licensing.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Juarez
Mexico
Obregon
Chihuahua
Scobey Said Chosen to Lead U S Mint by Harding
Washington dispatch reports Fred Scobey of San Antonio is understood chosen as director of the mint by President Harding. Raymond Baker, the current mint director, has not resigned and will complete his Wilson appointment through March 22, 1922.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington
Fred [—, Scobey
San Antonio
Mint
Harding
Phil E. Baer
Paris
United States
Texas
William Spry
Utah
Central Land Office
Raymond Baker
Wilson
Scobey
Pont Isabel
Trade pact signed to restore Britain Russia commerce
London on March 16 reports the signing of a trade agreement that will resume commercial relations between Great Britain and Russia. Representatives of both governments endorsed the pact, outlining broader economic cooperation and future exchanges.
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London
Great Britain
Russia
Approved Appointment of US Ambassador to Great Britain
London March 16 The British government formally approved Colonel George J. M Harvey as United States ambassador to Great Britain to succeed John W Davis who has resigned.
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Associated Press
London
George J. M Harvey
United States
Great Britain
John W. Davis
War Finance Corp Advances Loans for Exports to Germany
The War Finance Corporation approves loans for two U.S. banks to finance export of about 15,000 bales of cotton to Germany and Czecho-Slovakia. The move reverses Secretary Houston policy, which held the government could not aid an enemy indirectly through loans.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Finance Corporation Today
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
Houston
America
Doctor lectures on First Aid to Troop 3 Scouts
Last evening Dr. E. H. Sauvignet visited Troop 3 at Central School with Scout Executive Mackay and Scout Master Nolan. He gave an hour long First Aid lecture to the Scouts who listened attentively. He will address one troop each week on First Aid and on sanitation and hygiene topics.
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E. H. Sauvignet
Mackay
Nolan
Trial notes reveal inadmissible letters in Clara Hamon case
Ardmore March 16 AP report states letters from Colonel Hamon to Clara Hamon were ruled inadmissible. Defense rested after exception. Key testimony includes Sam Blair detailing Clara's comments on a will, with newspaper copies challenged by the defense. Dr. Hardy and nurse Rose Cannon testified about hospital events surrounding Hannon’s death.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Okla
Clara Hamon
Hamon
Clara
Sam Blair
Chihuahua City
Blair
Hannon
Freeling
Edwin Daniels
Denison
Dallas
Rose Cannon
Everett Dunlap
Duslay
Miss Cannon
Walter Hardy
Ardmore Trial Nears Closing Arguments In Hamon Case
In Ardmore Oklahoma on March 16 the trial of Clara Hamon continues with defendant testimony and limited witnesses before final arguments. The court will rule on admissibility of letters from Hamon to Clara after defenses rest. State rebuttal witnesses proceed, then counsel arguments and judge’s verdict deliberation expected Thursday.
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Ardmore
Oklo
Clara Hamon
Hamon
Clara
W. P. McLean
Bank Robbery Hits Uniontown Kansas In Broad Daylight
Robbers struck the state bank in Uniontown Kansas gathering virtually all cash and securities. They fled northward by automobile after packing the loot in bags. Officials estimate the loss at about $20,000.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Kan
Gulf Coast lines and crafts fail to reach wage agreement
Officials of the Gulf Coast lines and representatives of the affected crafts failed to reach an agreement at Tuesday’s conference over proposed wage reductions. A further conference is scheduled for March 21.
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Houston
Texas
Gulf Coast Lines
Shot to Death in Texas Merchant's Home
S Turner of Riggold Texas was shot to death at his home on March 16 his pockets rifled and two sacks of money and a watch stolen his family heard the shots and found him dying.
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Associated Press
Riggold
Texas
Turner
Make Old Hats New with Fidelity Straw Hat Dye
Make a straw hat look fresh again by dyeing it with Fidelity Straw Hat Dye. It colors neatly without stiffening the fabric and is available in standard colors. Sold and recommended by all druggists, including in Laredo.
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Laredo
Germany to Pay One Billion Gold Marks in Reparations
Paris dispatch reports the Allied Reparation Commission notified Germany it must pay one billion gold marks by March 28. The funds must be deposited in the Bank of France, Bank of England, or the Federal Reserve. London notes Britain's House of Commons agreed the German reparations levy of 50 percent on the import price will not take effect until March 31.
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Associated Press
Paris
Allied Reparations Commission Today
Bank of France
Bank of England
Federal Reserve Bank of the
United States
Germany
London
House of Commons
Troops to March in Parade Amid Protests in Boston
President Harding faced protests from Boston parade officials over army and navy officers blocking regular troops from participating in the parade marking the 41st anniversary of British troops and loyalists. Local officials cited assignments to groups tied to Irish republic and Free India movements as the reason.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Harding
Army
Navy
Irish Republic
Free India
Dallas Census Says Population and Whites Rise Sharply
Washington report states Dallas population in 1920 was 134,858 white residents 3 increasing by 27 percent and total population 203,? including 24,0210 degrees noted by census bureau, with 33 percent growth.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Texas Supreme Court Finds Irrigation Law Unconstitutional
The Texas Supreme Court ruled the general irrigation law provision assigning water rights determinations to the board of water engineers unconstitutional. It held that suits to determine water rights could not be transferred to the board, invalidating the related duty and process.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
State Supreme Court
Board of Water Engineers
Gather at Kronstadt supplies and troops rise in Kronstadt
Kronstadt fortress near St. Petersburg is swelling with fifty thousand Russian emigrants and Red Cross reports say the fortress is receiving needed provisions and enough ammunition for three years. The Helsingfors despatch notes the growing numbers and steady resupply amid the crisis.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Russia
Kronstadt
Helsingfors
American Red Cross
The Naked Truth at Royal Theater in Laredo
The people of Laredo will enjoy an April 6 benefit show at the Royal Theater featuring The Naked Truth, a delightful comedy. Mrs Bruce Bunn and Mrs Arthur Claude Hamilton headline the specialties, which are described as exceptionally good and pleasingly different.
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Laredo
Royal Theater
Bruce Bunn
Arthur Claude Hamilton
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