Birthday anniversaries mark notable figures on March 16
Col Josiah Wedgewood born 54 years ago today in Britain after lecturing in America on labor and social questions. George Wharton Pepper born in Philadelphia 69 years ago today as he seeks re election to the U S Senate. Willis J Abbot born in New Haven 63 years ago today. Henry B Walthall born in Shelby county Alabama 48 years ago today. Bishop William B Beauchamp born in Farnham Virginia 67 years ago today.
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Josiah Wedgewood
America
George Wharton Pepper
U. S
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Willis J. Abbot
New Haven
Conn
Henry B. Walthall
Shelby County
Ala
William B. Beauchamp
M. E. Church
South
Farnham
Laurel Time and Civic Happenings Across Nations and Cities
Today marks key events from five year independence tides to a fifth annual junior college meeting in Chicago and a St Paul primary for city elections on May 4. In Chicago the Leiter estate trusteeship case advances while Senator Robinson schedules a World Court talk in St Louis. Local society notes cover visits home, missionary meetings, and church programs across San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, and Dallas with multiple clubs recognizing leaders and hosting banquets.
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Ceypt
Jamies Madison
United States
American Association of Junior Colleges
Chicago
St. Paul
Kent
Chatham
Countess of Stanhope
Leiter
Joseph Leiter
Joseph Robinson
Arkansas
Senate Democratic
West St. Louis
James A. Reed
Missouri
Baptist Church Womens Meeting Ends With Loving Cup Gift
The W M G of the Baptist Church received a loving cup presented by their pastor Roy J L Hill and wife and Mrs Bell. Mrs Matthes hosted the ladies in the Annex and served refreshments assisted by Mesdames Burgen HL Guinn and G E Scratchley. Thirty five members were present.
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Methodist Church
Seaman
Mesdames Hillis
Patton
Crosby
D. N. Guinn
Manford
Godberry
John Ward
Mesdames S. D. Jones
Guinn
Ward
Gadberry
Woodard
Yatton
Black
Ellis
Brewer
J. W. Black
The
Baptist Church
Roy
J. L. Hill
Bell
Ultimatum Demands Open Ports in China
The United States and other powers delivered an ultimatum from Peking demanding an end to the blockade of the port of Tientsin and removal of all impediments to harbor and river traffic by Thursday.
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Associated Press
Peking
United States
Tientaln
Murder Plotey Bandit Case Reported in Early Morning
An apparent murder plot involving a man named Gregg surfaced in the early morning hours as authorities investigated planned harm against an individual named Smith and Smith's wife. Details remain fragmentary in this readable excerpt.
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Spon Gregg
Agiinst Smith
Rum Boat Captured After 12-Mile Running Battle
A rum boat was seized in Miami after a 12 mile running battle. A detective was thrown overboard and 40 bags of liquor were lost. Two citizens were injured. Four men and a woman, alleged rum runners, were arrested.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Administration bill to create prohibition bureau approved
Washington March 16 the house ways and means committee approved the administration bill to establish a bureau of prohibition in the treasury department. The measure aims to centralize enforcement duties under federal authority.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Prohibition
Treasury Department
House
Ways and Means Committee
Waco Picked as Next Convention City for Odd Fellows
Austin March 16 Waco was selected as the next convention city of the grand lodge of Odd Fellows at today’s session. Dallas was the only other city considered.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Waco
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Dallas
Murder Detail Emerges in Dallas Creek Bed Discovery
County officials report investigation into an unidentified man found eighteen miles south of Dallas, his head split by an axe. The corpse lay in a creek bed, with authorities stating they are examining the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Here
Impeachment Move Advances in House Judiciary Panel
A House Judiciary Committee subcommittee today forwarded impeachment proceedings against a federal judge after last week recommending impeachment. The action follows charges presented by Associated Press desk on March twenty.
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Associated
Proaasnese
Sean
Washington
Mventyaight
Miadomeanor Sharpes Agdingt Federal
Georga Eng
Ymnois Alstriat
House
Public urged to demand better motion pictures
In Holywood California on March 16 producers, directors and writers agreed the film industry must educate audiences toward artistic work. Clarence Brown backs Jesse Lusky that public demand drives quality, warning overartistic films could fail financially. Some artistic efforts drew praise yet underperformed at the box office.
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Associated Press
Holywod
Cal
Naco
Clarence Brown
Jesse Lusky
Brown
Iest
Kent joins five new British battle cruisers in build
London reports the cruiser Kent launched at Chatham Navy Yard named by the Countess of Stanhope as part of five new powerful battle cruisers under a Washington agreement. The Suffolk Cornwall Berwick and Cumberland follow, each 10000 ton ships with 8 inch guns and turbine propulsion capable of 36 knots, replacing older ships.
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Associated Press
London
Kent
Chatham’ Navy Yard
Countess of Stanhope
Suffolk
Cornwall
Berwick
Glasgow
Newcastle
Mission From Hermit Kingdom Arrives in Boston on Historic Tour
A six officer Korean Salvation Army mission arrives in Boston for the first leg of a tour across half the United States. Major and Mrs Hill lead four men and two women in native dress to promote mission work in the Orient with support from State and city officials and a State Department representative. Korea has 153 service centers and 195 commissioned officers after eighteen years of establishment.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Union
Salvation Army
Hill
Korea
Orient
Department of State
Washington
Salvationists
Arrested pair bunco workers held on Colorado scheme
A Dallas based Associated Press report says a pair of suspects were jailed after alleged bunco activity across Colorado. Police say the couple swindled Denver residents out of thousands in an ongoing scheme, with losses reaching around $3,000. The pair allegedly operated by luring victims via text and false assurances, and investigators were conducting further inquiries as officers posted at the scene.
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Dallas
Texas
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Fidence
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Colorado
Oraco
Denver
Acheme
Walter Strong Praises Press Growth and Service
Chicago March 16 Walter Strong publisher of the Chicago Daily News told University of Chicago graduates that the newspaper, now a large manufacturing business, is becoming an institution of research education and service while remaining a vast commercial enterprise influencing millions of lives as the American press redefines itself amid new conditions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tha
Gally
Walter Strong
Publigher
Chicago Daily News
University of Chicago
Strong
Restful Night For Col. Coolidge In Plymouth Vermont
Morning medical bulletin reports Col. John Coolidge in Plymouth Vermont in restful condition after partial nourishment. The president’s father had a quiet night and appears stable amid ongoing care as of March 10.
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Associated Prena
Playmouth
John
Coolidga
Briand Sees New Difficulties for League of Nations
Briand of France warned in Geneva that Germany and Britain France must unite in the face of new problems. He suggested reorganization of the league council as essential, noting that adjournment and horizon doubts complicate efforts to maintain unity and progress.
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Geneva
Maren
Briand
France
Germany
Great
Britain
League Council
Plans to Adjourn Genayi March 16 Amid League Debates
Allies discuss adjourning the assembly without action on Germany. Brazil's vote on Germany's entry to the League remains pivotal, with potential changes or complications shaping the council's stance.
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Genayi
Id Germania
Yields to diplomacy in Mexican petroleum policy
President Coolidge sees continued improvement in US Mexico relations as the White House highlights moving toward diplomatic settlement of the dispute over new Mexican lands petroleum laws. The administration expects further curbs on escalation and a peaceful resolution through talks.
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Associated Prose
Washington
Mare
United States
Mexico
Coolidge
Ps Aes
White House
Preryalue
Weather forecast from The Times report Fort McIntosh
The United States Weather Bureau forecast notes warmer day and night with a maximum 55 degrees and minimum 61 degrees. Winds from the north, cloud cover expected through tonight and Wednesday.
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the Times
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Fort McIntosh
Speeches Prompted by Aviation Controversy Mentioned
Senator Sorghum notes aviation provokes controversy and avoids addressing the American eagle in public talks. The Washington Star quote references a 520 Lincoln Street flight amid political debate.
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Senator Sorghum
Lincoln St
Washington Star
Watch. THE. TIMES offers opportunities for 60c monthly
The Times advertises daily opportunities at a rate of 60 cents per month. Readers are invited to subscribe for ongoing listings and notices.
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Puns Parade on Roadside Ads in Russellville
Automobiles display clever slogans on placards with a punch line. A Ford carries notes like anise and trost millionaire in a playful campaign mood. The piece reflects a curious street scene featuring a Russellville curler and a Democrat.
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Ford
Case ‘Trost Millionaire
Russellville
Unexpected Talk Rally in Quiet Town Sparks Curiosity
A fragmentary report hints at an anxious crowd and a demonstrator debating a second-hand car. A chauffeur is mentioned as the only fellow who can modify it, with names like O'Connell appearing in the garbled dialogue.
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Anxiou
Crabshaw—Noire
Bos TB O'Connell
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