March Historical Anniversaries From 165 to 1919
A list of notable anniversaries including Andrew Jackson birthday in 1767, the founding of United Daughters of Rehoboth in 1845, Cardinal McCloskey in 1875, Bloomington snow in 1885, Prince Oscar marriage in 1888, Illinois eight hour law in 1895, U S senate army resolution in 1916, and Uruguay’s Congress under the new constitution in 1919.
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Andrew Jackson
U. S
Mecklenburg County
N. C
Hermitage
Tenn
United Daughters of Rehhab
Boston
Archbishop McCloskey
New York
United States
Bloomington
Prince Oscar
Sweden
Ebba Munck
Bournemouth
England
Illinois Supreme Court
United States Senate
Montevideo
Navy Secretary and Mrs Daniels Sail for France
A suit challenging the Wartime Prohibition Act’s constitutionality was filed in Federal Court at New York, initiated to test the act's legality amid wartime measures.
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Secretary of the Navy
March 15 birthdays rise for notable figures
James B A Robertson governor of Oklahoma born in Keokuk County Iowa 49 years ago. Rt Rev John P Farrelly Catholic bishop of Cleveland born in Memphis Tennessee 64 years ago. J N Powers chancellor of University of Mississippi born in Havana Alabama 51 years ago. Dc C Thach president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute born in Athens Alabama 60 years ago. Lee Shubert prominent theatrical manager born in Syracuse New York 45 years ago.
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Jamesb. A. Robertson
Oklahoma
Keokuk County
Iowa
John P. Farrelly
Cleveland
Memphis
Tenn
J. N. Powers
University of Mississippi
Havana
Ala
Dc. C. Thach
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Athens
Lee Shubert
Syracuse
N. Y
Vermont Governor Plays Key Role in Federal Suffrage Push
Percival W. Clement governor of Vermont could decide the fate of the federal woman suffrage amendment by not calling a special legislative session. Vermont stands as a pivotal state with Washington and Delaware expected to act soon, potentially delivering the 36th ratification needed. Clement, a long serving figure in Rutland affairs, rose from Trinity College graduate to business magnate and legislator.
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Percival W. Clement
Vermont
Washington
Delaware
Clement
Trinity College
Rutland
All Income Tax Returns Due Today 1919 Deadline
All United States income tax returns for 1919 must be filed with the Collector of Internal Revenue by midnight tonight or mailed to arrive by then. Payments in full or at least a quarter of the due tax are required with each return. Extensions limited to illness, absence, or travel abroad, with full facts to the Commissioner for any extension beyond 30 days. Penalties apply for late filing, late payment, negligence, or false returns. All 1919 returns and first payments are due tonight.
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United States
Internal Revenue
Collector of Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington, D. C
Automobile Owners Save a Few Hundred This Year
Universal Chemical Co advertisement promises savings of nine to ten dollars and urges readers to view the offer this issue. The brief notice targets automobile owners with a cost-saving ad.
UT Galveston Medical Dept Rated Among Souths Best
The University of Texas at Galveston medical department is praised as one of the outstanding medical schools in the South by the General Education Board. President R. E. Vinson cites an investigation showing high regard but notes deficiencies in equipment, research funding, and clinic expansion to be addressed with continued board negotiations.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
University of Texas At
General Education Board
South
United States
Spring Family Health Remedy Promoted by Local Pharmacy
Herrera's Pharmacy advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring medicine to purify the blood and cleanse the stomach and bowels. The appeal urges families to take 3 or 4 doses for healthier, happier outcomes and better color.
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Hollister
Herrera’s Pharmacy
Purchase all liquor stocks in bond urged by Anti Saloon League
Westerville Ohio March 15. The Anti Saloon League national headquarters urges the federal government to buy all bonded liquor and convert it to denatured alcohol to enforce prohibition. Ernest H. Cherrington signs a statement arguing purchase would remove temptations to repeal the law and let the government recoup costs via denatured alcohol sales. It is expected the league will seek congressional action.
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Associated Press
Westerville
Ohio
Anti Saloon League
Ernest H. Cherrington
League
United States
Congress
Minister's Egg Lesson Doubles Stipend in London
In London a church sermon on the cost of living featured an illustration with eggs. A basket of 48 eggs illustrated an old predeccessor's pay of one shilling 75 years ago. A second basket of 24 eggs showed a more recent pay of one shilling 35 years ago. The minister noted he now gets two eggs for one shilling.
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Associated Press
London
Tanlac Restores Morton Farmer to Full Health
Augustus Heihs of Morton Illinois says Tanlac added twenty four pounds and cured years of rheumatism indigestion and poor sleep. He reports no pain in his body now can work hard eat well digest meals and sleep soundly every night. All druggists sell Tanlac.
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Tanlac
Augustus Heihs
Morton
Taniac
Evening meetings in Heights area churches and clubs
Tuesday schedules show Heights Civic Club at the school house at 4 PM, Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church at the Rectory at 4 PM, Sunbeam Band at the Baptist Church at 4 PM, and Miriam Chapter No 86 O E S holding a regular meeting at 8 PM.
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The
Heights Civic Club
Christ Church
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Miriam
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries the U S Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans. Tonight and Tuesday expect cloudy skies with no significant precipitation noted. Winds light to moderate, temperatures mild with overnight lows near seasonal norms.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Observations for 7 a.m. today
Fort McIntosh reports the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. with a maximum temperature of 81 degrees and a minimum of 47 degrees. Wind was from the south and skies were clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Why Colds Are Dangerous
A historical warning notes that colds weaken lungs and lower vitality, increasing danger of pneumonia, consumption, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and whooping cough. Faster recovery reduces risk. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as a dependable, pleasant remedy.
Suffering in Hungary described in Marlin letter
A Marlin Texas reader reports a letter from Felspor Vas Megy Hungary detailing severe shortages and soaring prices for food fuel and clothing. Prices are listed in Austrian kronen with a note on exchange value. gaps in availability push essentials beyond reach for many Hungarians.
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Associated Press
Marlin
Tex
Hungary
F. H. Alexander
Leopold Hochfelder
Felspor
Vas
Megyl
Hochfelder
Bremen
Germany
Bournemouth bylaw bars loitering on sands during bath season
At Bournemouth England a new by law bans bathers from lingering on the sands after entering the sea. Holidaymakers must proceed directly from their bungalows tents or bathing screens to the water and return directly without lingering on the shore.
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Associated Press
Bournemouth
Eng
The Heart's Yearning and Local Social Notes
A poem fragment about yearning juxtaposed with a string of society notices. General mentions include Mr. Lazaro de la Garza of Monterey visiting his mother, Mrs. Lila G. Benavides, and several residents traveling, visiting relatives, or arriving from Dallas, Corpus Christi, Houston, Tampico, and Mexico. Events include Christ Church Parish Guild meeting announced for Wednesday at 3 30, and Laredo High School hosting visiting Yancey team supporters with a 60 to 7 basketball result, a Jazz Band program, ice cream and cake.
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Lazaro de la Garza
Monterey
City
Lila G. Benavides
Laredo High School
Yancey
Laredo
Driest Winter in Kansas Records Shattered
Topeka reports 1919-1920 drought as the driest on record in Kansas. A 60 day span ending March 1 was the mildest in 30 years of federal weather data. February highs reached 75 degrees at Medicine Lodge and Howard, while Quenemo fell to minus two. Average precipitation was 0.34 inch, about a quarter of normal.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kansas
Federal Weather Bureau
S. D. Flora
Medicine Lodge
Howard
Quenemo
Force Ordered to Hold Land in Texas Oklahoma Dispute
Supreme Court at Austin reports Governor Hobby has ordered and will deploy a force deemed sufficient to hold the disputed land between Texas and Oklahoma. The governor directs surrender only to a federal court decree, while Judge Calhoun asks for aid to Texas receivers in retaining control amid a restraining order challenged as lacking jurisdiction.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Hobby
Oklahoma
George Calhoun
55Th District Court
Americans on the Rhine await Wilson direction for any advance
Washington reports that American troops on the Rhine under Marshal Foch will not join any allied push into Germany without explicit orders from President Wilson. Officials described the situation as complex, noting the 18,000 Americans under Major General Henry T. Allen remain governed by the armistice terms rather than Versailles.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marshal Foch
Rhine
Germany
Wilson
War Department
United States
Henry T. Allen
Bavarian Monarchy Restored Proclaimed in Munich
A Munich proclamation declared the Bavarian monarchy restored, according to a despatchto Le Temps received from Paris dated March 15.
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Paris
Munich
le Temps
France Plans New Army Corps Along Rhine Front
Paris reports France may send three additional army corps to Wiesbaden Neustadt and Bonn doubling forces along the Rhine. Marshal Foch is expected to convene a supreme war council after today’s conference with allied commanders.
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Paris
France
Wiesbaden
Neustadt
Bonn
Rhine
Marshal Foch
Supreme War Council
Berlin government seeks Allied commission recognition
London reports that Berlin’s new government asked for recognition of the allied commissions in Germany. The request was ignored as the commissioners refused to acknowledge the communication or extend any recognition.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Washington Braces as Acting Secretary Resumes Duties
Washington March 16 The state department is without a confirmed head Franklin Polk acting secretary resumes duties as under secretary since he cannot serve as temporary secretary beyond thirty days.
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Washington
State Department
Franklin Polk
General Lee's Field Glasses in Corpus Christi Claim
A Corpus Christi man, A. M. Roose, says he owns field glasses used by General Robert E. Lee while in command of the Confederate armies. He bought them from Henry Baldwin of Kingston, New York, a former Union soldier who befriended Lee after the war. The glasses, unlike modern field glasses, resemble spectacles with opaque yellow lenses and a central vision circle, and are said to have strong magnifying power.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
M. Roose
Robert B. Lee
Henry Baldwin
Kingston
N. Y
Roos
Baldwin
Lee
Persian Karakul sheep seen as potential BC industry
Associated Press reports United States inspector F. Dawley noted Persian Karakul sheep could become a significant Canadian product, with Alberta herds already inspected and more to be placed in British Columbia. He described the breed’s value for Persian rugs and lamb fur, and traced origins near Bokhara, Turkestan and Afghanistan.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
Canada
British Columbia
Dawley
United States
New York
Alberta
Mr. Dawley
Bokhara
Turkestan
Afghanistan
Caspian Sea
Gathering Their Forces
Berlin March 15 The leaders of the IShort government ousted from power Saturday appear to be gathering forces to fight the new regime aided by labor which has declared a general strike Prussia is the movement’s core and reports from various German cities indicate Noske the defense minister has forces at his disposal
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Berlin
Mirch
Ishort
Prussia
Germany
Noske
Nhert
German government sides with Ebert to avert railway strike
An unconfirmed report from Berlin on March 15 claims the new German government reached an agreement with the Ebert government to prevent a threatened railway strike. It is said that south German generals and Saxon troops have pledged support to Minister of Defense Noske in the Ebert administration.
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Berlin
Ebert
Saxon Troopa
Defense Noske
Socialists in Germany Proclaim Society Government
Avis reports that independent socialists and communists met in Mannheim to seize the moment and proclaim a society government. Basle advices note a rising majority and independent socialists across Germany unite against the military government in Berlin.
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Avis
eOciglists
Mannheim
Germany
Societ
Basle
Berlin
Fire Devastates Barracks. Five Soldiers Feared Dead
In Washington on March 15 the War Department reported five American soldiers are believed killed when a fire destroyed the barracks at Viladiestock on March 6, where replacement battalions were stationed.
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Washington
Viladivestock
War Department
Japanese Troops Revolt in Siberia Strike
Moscow soviet wireless reports a revolt among Japanese troops in Siberia. Soldiers tore off shoulder straps and replaced them with red ones, signaling disciplined resistance amid the Russian campaign.
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London
Siberia
Mosccow
A Twilight Baby at the Royal Theater Tomorrow
A Twilight Baby at the Royal Theater tomorrow follows a sensational tale set in bootlegging era. The piece describes a doomed infant foretelling a raucous fate to uplift bootlegging and awaken rural towns and dairies with wild imagery from a lurid melodrama.
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the Royal
Destiny
The
Royal Theater
Cotton Consumed in February Reveals Census Figures
Washington reports February cotton consumption at 416,594 equivalent bales. The breakdown shows 500-lb lint bales totaling 500-pound units and linters near 26,820 bales as per the census bureau release.
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Washington
Fire alarm rounds courthouse second ward
An alarm sounded yesterday afternoon about 38:30 o'clock. The fire department rushed to the county courthouse where an electric light switch caused smoke and a burning rubber odor. No major damage occurred as the trouble disappeared quickly.
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Second Ward
Grand View Ruined by Devastating Fire in Johnson County
A Sunday fire in Grand View Texas destroyed nearly every residence and business building. More than 200 homes, several hundred bales of cotton, and multiple business houses were lost. Property damage estimated at 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 with three injuries. The blaze started from an oil stove in an incubator and swept the town from south to north, beginning around 2 o'clock.
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Associated Press
Cleburne
Texas
Grand View
Johnson County
Williams Succeeds Roper as Internal Revenue Chief
In Washington on March 9 15 William Martin Williams of Alabama is announced as the new Commissioner of Internal Revenue, succeeding the outgoing William J. Roper. The appointment places an Alabama native in charge of federal tax administration, with details outlining his background and anticipated policy direction.
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Associated Press
Washington
William Martin Williams
Alabama
Internal Revenue
British syndicate eyed Juarez to Mexico City air link
Juarez Mexico March 15 report says an Anglo British syndicate plans an air service between Juarez and Mexico City. It is said to have approached the Mexican government for concessions and would carry mail baggage and passengers if approved.
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Juarez
Mex
Mexico City
Syndicatté
Influenza Drives Exodus From Alaska Native Villages
Reports from Ketchikan say Southeastern Alaska native villages nearly depopulated as residents fled by boat to escape influenza. Hunters and fishermen relay that locals left their villages due to the disease’s spread in March.
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Associated Press
Kertehhikan
Alaska
Ketchikan
Liquor Sold Openly Across Siberian Coast
Victor Jacobson, a trader who arrived from Siberia, said liquor of all kinds is sold openly at Anadir and other towns along the Siberian coast across the Bering Sea from northwestern Alaska. He reported the Bolsheviki Government controls the area.
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Associated Press
Neuvona
Alaska
Anadir
Siberian
Bering Sea
Victor Jacobson
Siberia
Mr. Jacobson
Scholarships for Soldiers Unite for Army Education
Austin Texas March 15 R B E Vinson president of the University of Texas attended a War Department General Staff conference in Washington with representatives of many U S educational institutions. Institutions such as the University of Cincinnati have begun scholarships for enlisted men certified by the secretary of war. The army training period, about three years, aims to replace high school training.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
R. BE. Vinson
Universiy of Texas
General Staff
War Department
Washington
United States
United States Army
DeWolf Injured After Corpus Hat Incident
W. DeWolf general manager of the Texas Mexican Railway Co. is confined to his room in this city with injuries from last week in Corpus Christi. He was on the depot platform when his hat blew off, he chased it and tripped, suffering bruises but no broken bones. He hopes to resume activities in a few days.
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Corpus
W. DeWolf
Texas-Mexican Ry. Co
Corpus Chhyisc
DeWolf
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Violet S. Oberfeldt
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Eagle Pass
Clara Hesse
Tampico
Mexico
John Convery
Mrs. Hopkins
Dallas
Asher Smith
Emilia Mallory
G. M. H. Wagner & Son
Mrs. J. N. Galbraith
New York City
G. C. Hiatt
Robert McCulloch
Texas State Dental Convention
H. Wynne Lay
Richmond
American Book Company
C. W. Cook
Supreme Court
Gen. Lee
Karakul
Roper
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