Notable events and births on March 23 across history
The record lists figures born or dying on March 23 including Gen Don Carlos Buell born near Marietta Ohio and died 1898 in Rockport Kentucky, Dr James M Peebles born Whitingham Vermont died 1922 in Los Angeles, Henry C Miner born 1841 died 1900 New York City, plus milestones from 1847 Sardinia in Milan, 1871 Garibaldi elected French general, 1885 Riel uprising, 1912 Maine disaster funerals at Arlington, and 1920 Dublin shootings report burning.
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Don Carlos Buell
Marietta
Ohio
Rockport
James M. Peebles
Whitingham
Los Angeles
Henry C. Miner
New York City
Charles Allbert
Sardinia
Milan
Garibaldi
France
Central Committee
Louis Riel
North Saskatchewan
Arlington Cemetery
Maine
Havana Harbor
Dublin
House of Commons
Birthday List Marks March 23 in History
Cardinal Bourne archbishop of Westminster born at Clapham England 61 years ago today. Dr Charles R Richards new president of Lehigh University born at Clarkshill Ind 51 years ago today. Clyde E Stone chief justice of the Illinois supreme court born in Mason County Illinois 46 years ago today. Hardi Dawn actress born in Ogden Utah 31 years ago today. George Sisler first baseman of the St Louis American league team born in Ohio 28 years ago today. Clifford Cravath veteran baseball player born at San Diego Calif 40 years ago today.
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Cardinal Bourne
Westminster
Clapham
England
Charles R Richards
Lehigh University
Clarkshill
Ind
Clyde E. Stone
Illinois Supreme Court
Mason County
Hardi Dawn
Ogden
Utah
George Sisler
St. Louis
Hunting Elephants Captivates Prince on Indian Tour
The Prince of Wales witnessed a dramatic Mysore elephant hunt using the kheddah method. Twenty eight wild elephants including bulls cows and calves were driven into a 100 yard enclosure then fettered in a 40 foot space. The leader tusker resisted fiercely as two captives previously chained caused trouble before the herd was picketed in the forest.
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Associated Press
Mysore
India
Prince of Wales
Kheddah
Lord Northcliffe laments armored escort in Palestine visit
British publisher Lord Northcliffe toured Jerusalem and criticized the need for armored cars, saying English and American publics misunderstand Palestine. He urged Arabs and Jews to be reasonable and cooperate for Palestine’s good. He noted Orthodox Jewry’s nonconcurrence with political Zionism and urged balanced views on the Balfour Declaration.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
Lord Northcliffe
England
America
Holy Land
Palestine
Ireland
Great Britain
Zion
Austria’s Three Credits Face Krone Stabilization Debate
Vienna reports estimate about £4.7 million from Czech British and French credits to stabilize the krone. Critics warn against over deflation while lenders may demand British control, aiming to consolidate credits under a League of Nations plan.
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Vienna
Austria
Oung
Rosenburg
League of Nations
Society Calendar and Local Notices Preview
Thursday's social calendar lists W M A Circles and Ladies Aid Society meetings plus Presbyterian Circle entertainments and church gatherings. Also notes community moves, pastor appointment, invitations from Rush Medical College and Laredo teachers fundraising for the State Teachers' Association fund.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
R. A. White
The
Presbyterian Church
R. L. Bobbitt
Austrian factory output at 55 percent of prewar level
Vienna reports from the Austrian Manufacturers Association indicate factory production is only 55 percent of prewar efficiency. They attribute the drop to three hours less work per day and a 25 percent decrease in labor efficiency.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Austrian Manufacturers Association
Editor Assigns Reader Suggestions to Junior Clerk
The managing editor directs the office boy to gather subscriber ideas for running the newspaper and have them implemented. Joe collects the directives into the editorial waste basket and processes them.
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Joe
Oyster enlarges its shell in growth cycle description
The fragment describes an oyster enlarging its shell during growth. It mentions infancy in its habitat, followed by secretion of animal matter and carbonate of lime to build the shell. The text is damaged and ends abruptly with uncertain terms.
Public Loyalty urged for teachers entertainment date
A call urges the public to support the teachers by attending the upcoming entertainment in a professional capacity and to show loyalty to the teachers and their cause by patronizing the event.
Smuggled Diamonds Seized. Brazilian Suspect Arrested
Diamonds valued at 85 000 to 110 000 were seized by customs in New York. Francisco Chamie 40 a rubber dealer from Para Brazil was arrested on allegations of illegal importation.
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New York
Francisco Chamie
Para
Brazil
Girl's mother held after Corsicana shooting
Corsicana Texas March 23 Sam Bell eighteen was shot and killed last night. Mrs Myrtle Haynie detained by officers after objections to Bell's attentions to her daughter.
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Corsicana
Texas
Sam Bell
Myrtle Haynie
Bell
Million Dollar Hospital Plans Discussed in Texas
Clergymen and laymen from Northwest Texas gather with local business leaders in Fort Worth to advance a million dollar hospital project. W H Simmons of Hillsboro is named vice president of the commission to oversee construction and planning.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
W. H. Simmons
Hillsboro
Parrish Improves. Doctors See Hope of Recovery
Wichita Falls Texas March 23 Congressman Parrish remains in improving condition as doctors express cautious optimism for his recovery. Attending physicians report progress and a favorable trend in his health.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Parrish
Discredited Witness Admits Forgery in Assault Case
Nellie Gasko a 12 year old corroborating witness in Tex Rickard's criminal assault case on Sarah Schoenfeld 15 confesses to forging checks and burglary.
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New York
Nellie Gasko
Tex Rickard
Sarah Schoenfeld
Various Oddities and Historical Facts From Diverse Topics
A collection of quirky statements covers ancient week lengths, July crises, an asphalt spring in Oklahoma, Ponce de Leon naming Florida, Turkish punishment methods, Leyden University funding, Congo omens on a baby's tooth, 18th century umbrella gender associations, the origin of Panbrokers as uncles, Canterbury Archbishop fees for royal marriages, and a 1789 Litchfield temperance pledge by farmers.
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Arbuckle Mountains
Oklahoma
Florida
Ponce de Leon
Pascua
Congo
America
Canterbury
Litchfield, Conn
Huffer and visitors source notes in Laredo personals
Dan W. Huffer mayor of Donna and senate candidate spent yesterday in Laredo campaigning for his bid. C. B. McKinney customs broker returned from Mexico City. Captain and Mrs Booth Salvation Army Texas HQ Dallas arrive in Laredo with Captain Booth to speak at Methodist church. J. M. Bach I. & G. N. Ry. freight chief arrived from San Antonio. O. S. Seagrave Galveston oil man visiting Laredo today. Frank Putegnat from Brownsville on business in Laredo.
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Dan W. Huffer
Donna
State Senate
Laredo
San Antonio
O. S. Seagrave
Galveston
Frank Putegnat
Brownsville
West Caruth Reaches Cherbourg After Distress
The US Shipping Board steamer West Caruth, guided by a pilot tug, arrived at Cherbourg port after distress off the northwest coast of France. She sacrificed much of her bamboo cargo as a wireless appeal reported her condition hopeless 17 miles east of Cherbourg.
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Associated Press
Cherbourg
France
United States Shipping Board
West Caruth
Marseilles
Submarine H-42 Lost With All Hands
London reports the British submarine H-42 lost with all hands in the Mediterranean after a collision during destroyer maneuvers. Exchange Telegraph despatch from Gibraltar notes the tragedy.
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London
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Gag Rule Battle Erupts Over Soldier Bonus Bill
In Washington on March 23 the house opened a clash over a gag rule as Democrats charged the majority aimed to rush the $4 billion soldier bonus bill under suspension of the rules. Garner of Texas pressed Campbell for clarity while the speaker overruled a point of order and avoided quibbling.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Campbell
Rules Committee
Garrett
Tennessee
Gomette
Garner
Texas
Passage of four billion dollar soldier bonus bill
Washington action set to move the four billion dollar soldier bonus measure under rules suspension. The House adopted a resolution for consideration and opened four hours of debate after Chairman Fordney of the Ways and Means Committee was recognized by Speaker Gillette to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Washington
House
Susperaion
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Gillette
Censorship Clash Over Reparations Postponement Denied
In Sofia on March 23 a dispute arose between the Reparations Commission and the Bulgarian government after officials informed the public that Allies delayed reparations payments. The commission issued a denial, but censorship barred its publication.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Bulgaria
Commission of Reparations
Committee of the Reparations Commission
Dallas police suspend, one discharged after flogging case
Dallas authorities suspend Police Sergeant Louis Spencer and Patrolman Paul Adair while Patrolman J. J. Crawford is discharged after a city officials conference over the flogging of Philip Rothblum and Frank Etheredge. Arrests expected. FBI reports being gathered for civil rights review. Governor Parker urges strong action against the Ku Klux Klan in Baton Rouge.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Louis Spencer
Paul Adair
J. J. Crawford
Philip Rothblum
Frank
Etheredge
Hughes
Rothblum
Crawford
Moffett
Department of Justice
Charles FE. Breniman
Department
Fire at Huntsville State Prison Destroys Buildings
A Thursday morning blaze at Huntsville state prison in Houston Texas destroyed a three story brick building housing the chapel kitchen and recreation room along with the laundry and several frame offices. The origin of the fire was the kitchen with unknown cause. Loss is estimated at 35000 dollars with no insurance.
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Houston
Texas
Huntsville State Prison
Interstate approval blocks Asherton and Gulf bonds
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused the Asherton and Gulf railroad’s request to issue 436000 dollars of new bond indebtedness in Texas. It ruled the road offered insufficient justification and showed properties with only a small prospect of earning the interest, given the large principal.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Asherton and Gulf Railroad
Texas
Treasury forecasts $200 million tax revenue short for 1921
Treasury department estimates after March 15 installment that income and profits tax collections will fall short by about 200 million dollars for the calendar year 1921. The report bases the estimate on the income and profits taxes collected to date.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Severance Granted in Waco Triple Murder Case
In Waco Texas on March 23 Bennie Young and Cooper Johnson indicted for the Cord incident sought severance. Young elected to stand trial for the murder of Homer Turk aged 13 while the jury selection began. Six rangers accompany the proceedings.
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Waco
Texas
Bennie Young
Cooper Johnson
Concord
W. H. Barker
Homer Turk
Young
Piano denies insanity in son murder trial
Chicago on March 23 Frank Piano Sr. on trial for shooting his 17 year old son said the defense claim of insanity is silly. He was the final defense witness and the case was to go to the jury.
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Chicago
Frank Piano
Piano
Celebration and political events mark today's schedule
Mi Careme observances and the new Canadian Commissioner Mr P C Larkin arrive in London. In Des Moines the Iowa Democratic Committee and a general party conference map plans for the primary and election. Sir Auckland Geddes will speak at UC Charter Day exercises. In North Dakota the Nonpartisan League state convention debates Townley’s balance of power plan.
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Mi Careme
P. C. Larkin
London
Iowa State Democratic Committee
Des Moines
Auckland Geddes
Washington
University of California
Nonpartisan League
North Dakota
A.C. Townley
Federation to Support Strike Sparks Nationwide Coal Action
New York March 23 The nation wide coal strike set for April 1 will be prosecuted with the fairest and most effective cooperation of the American Federation of Labor after a conference of mine officials and envoys with Samuel Gompers president of the federation To investigate conditions Washington March 23 Investigation of conditions in the coal mining industries by a special commission to be appointed by the president is called for in a bid introduced today by Representative Bland Republican of Indiana
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New York
American Federation of Labor
Sammel Gompers
Federation
Washington
Representative Bland
Indiana
Federal government vows no violence to block coal production
Washington reports Attorney General Paseo warned the federal government will tolerate no violence to block coal production amid the threatened strike. The statement emphasizes legal action against disruptions and asserts government resolve to maintain energy supply.
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Washington
Paseo
Oklahoma governor and officials bond in bank case
Governor J A Robertson of Oklahoma and seven Okmulgee bank officials posted bond on indictments alleging illegal bank dealings. Robertson is accused of taking part of a 25000 bribe to place 150000 state funds in the Guaranty State Bank to stave off closure amid insolvency. A missing former bank commissioner, Fred Devonis, has a warrant. County Attorney Hepburn set a trial date after vacation. service warrants remain for three others.
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Jy Associated Press
Okmulgee
Okla
J. 3. A. Robertson
Oklahoma
Robertson
Guaranty State Bank
Fred Devonis
Hepburn
Okmulgee Crim Term Sets Trials for Governor Robertson
In Okmulgee Oklahoma on March 23 indictments were filed after investigating state banking affairs. District Judge Bozarth announced preparations for arraignments several days before trial. He declined to comment further.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Robertson
Bozarth
Governor Robertson Posts Bond After Okmulgee Visit
Governor Robertson and Colonel Markham of the Oklahoma National Guard returned to Oklahoma City from Okmulgee where they went to perfect the governor's appearance bond.
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Oklahoma City
Robertson
Markham
Oklahoma National Guard
Okmulgee
Foreign secretaries meet in Paris on Genoa conference plan
British French and Italian foreign secretaries gather in Paris to discuss the agenda and program for the Genoa conference, aiming to align on key topics and scheduling.
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Paris
Genoa
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Sloan
Credit For Austria
Christ Church
F. S. Lusk
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Anna Camden Hall
General Mendon
Elmer Anderson
Mexico
F. H. Freuler
Montrose
Rosario Street
Ed Craven
Henry Borchers
the Heights
Lincoln Street
P. V. Blanchard
Donaldsville
Louisiana
Mrs. L. V. Jambers Leove
Seymour Avenue
EB. E. Yates
City
W. M. Smith
Leland Smith
Tev
BE. B. Paisley
McAllen
Presbyterian Church of
Laredo Medico
Rush Medical College
University of Chicago
Raul de la Garza
Medico
Candido de la Garza
Laredo High School
Old Maid’s Conventon
Laredo Public
Royal Opera House
State Teachers’ Association
State Teachers' Association
Million Dollar Hospital
Aassociated Press
Odd
Ameri
Baton Rouge
Parker
Law Officers
State Prison
Gompers
Gov. Robertson
Lloyd George
Germany
Aba
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