Dr James R Day Chancellor Of Syracuse University
Dr James R Day, famed educator and public critic of cigarette use, has returned to prominence. Born 1845, he studied at Bowdoin, served in the Methodist ministry, and became Syracuse University chancellor in 1894 after a career in Portland, Boston, and New York. He is renowned as an orator and writer.
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Syracuse University
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Standard Oil
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Portland
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Methodist Church
Daily History Highlights From 1752 To 1919
A compact timeline notes the Halifax Gazette in 1752 as Canada’s first newspaper the 1420 banishment of Jesuits from Russian lands by Czar Alexander the 1843 Thames Tunnel opening in London after 18 years the 1846 death of former U S senator William L D Ewing in Vandalia born 1795 the 1896 consecration of Henry Y Satterlee as first Episcopal bishop of Washington the 1901 Birmingham tornado killing eighteen the 1903 death by suicide of Maj Gen Sir Hector Macdonald in Paris and the 1919 consecration of Rt Rev Austin Dowling as Roman Catholic archbishop of St Paul.
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London
William L. D. Ewing
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Ilinois
Vandalia
Henry Y. Satterlee
Washington, D. C
Birmingham
Ala
Sir Hector Macdonald
Paris
Austin Dowling
Des Moines
St. Paul
Notable Birthdays and Events on March 25
William E. Johnson born Coventry New York 59 years ago today. Yvette Guilbert born Paris 52 years ago today. Emanuel L. Philipp born Sauk County Wisconsin 60 years ago today. Thomas N Garver born Kirksville Iowa 56 years ago today. Charlie White born England 30 years ago today. Today marks Good Friday Annunciation Day. Philadelphia Ledger turn 85. Maryland Day observed for 285th anniversary since 1634 landing in St Marys County. George Washington University and Penn State debate grazing labor representation. Maj Gen Leonard Wood sails to the Philippines for policy study guidance.
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Pussyfoot) Johnson
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Washington
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Philippines
Washing of the Feet at Royal Good Friday Service
In Madrid on March 25 the royal family attended the Good Friday service at the Chapel Royal. The King wore a military uniform and the Queen a diamonds laden gown. After a ceremony in the Hall of Columns the washing of feet occurred before twelve poor men who were led to tables for a sumptuous meal.
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Madrid
Social Calendar and church notices bustle in city
Saturday events include a Soldiers Club dance and a Stabat Mater recital. Miss Rosalie Wormser arrives to begin Eastern holidays. Rev White and Evangelist Chastine head revival efforts at the Christian Church. Afton church groups host Bible studies and social hours while box seats for The Naked Truth playground benefit sell briskly.
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Rosalie Wormser
Gifts exceed last year by 190 percent at social
The year’s gifts surpassed last year by 190 percent as a social session ended with a flower contest and a pleasant social time. Guests received seed packets as souvenirs while sweet peas and ferns adorned the table with green tapers in silver holders. Mrs Lattig and Mrs McCulloch hosted plus several ladies assisted in dining and serving to about forty guests.
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Lattig
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Fort McIntosh notes regimental events and updates
This afternoon at 5 there is a weekly regimental parade under Major F. W. Hemenway. Sunday morning a sacred concert by the regimental band will be held at 9 at the Post bandstand. The column will publish the full program tomorrow. A clean game saw Headquarters Company lose 56 to 1 to Company. Nunnally pitched well for Headquarters. Parsons excelled for Company. Lehman contributed several hits for Company. Parton made a sensational catch. Hugh Isbell, brother of Chaplain Isbell, is visiting. he served in World War with the Royal British Flying Corps and was wounded on the Flanders front. Jewish servicemen observed Purim at the Post Chapel Wednesday evening. Garrison inspection is scheduled for Saturday morning on the drill field. Swimming pool reopened with fresh white paint. Military Hygiene exam at 9 this morning for officers. Major E. Lloyd oversaw the course. A new Special Court was ordered at the Post with Major D. M. Cheston Jr. presiding, plus several captains and lieutenants. Captain Gwynn’s absence prompts Captain F. J. Pearson to assume duties. Capt. and Mrs. Gwynn depart Friday night for Mexico City.
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Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The Times prints a forecast from the United States weather bureau New Orleans noting unsettled weather with possible local showers tonight and Saturday. Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report a max of 89 degrees, min 64 degrees, with a northeast wind and cloudy skies.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Prepares Lake Coal Boats for Spring Movement
The Pennsylvania Railroad loads lake coal boats tied up at Cleveland, Erie, Ashtabula, and Sandusky to speed coal shipments when Great Lakes shipping resumes. About 200,000 tons will be ready, with 28 million tons typically moved by rail to lake ports each season. Duluth bound coal fuels industry and rail freight in the Northwest. roughly 20 percent of the coal is carried by the Pennsylvania system. The plan aims to reduce congestion and delays at the season’s opening.
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Philadelphia
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Erie
Ashtabula
Sandusky
Duluth
Repeal of Suspended Sentence Law Draws Wide Response
More than a thousand letters reach Governor Neff from Austin in support of repealing the suspended sentence law. Chambers of commerce civic leagues and similar groups forward resolutions condemning the law. Governors Campbell and Colquitt express opposition and favor respectively noting it has been abused and failed in its good purpose.
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Austin
Texas
Pat M. Neff
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Civic Leagues
Campbell
Neff
Colquitt
Oldest Tapestry Unearthed in French Church Vault
In Saint-Josse-sur-Mer Pas de Calais a reliquaire opening revealed a tapestry over 1000 years old brought back by Eustache III of Boulogne from a Holy Land Crusade. Valued above $500,000 in pristine condition the piece was donated to the French Academy of Inscriptions by the Trocadero museum. Experts note it bears the name Wegtelkin Cadi who died at the hands of his master in A D 61. The tapestry predates Charlemagne's tomb at Aix-la-Chapelle now carefully preserved.
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No Show for Author Sparks Theater Duel Debate
A theater student notes growing appreciation for Shakespeare while Mr. Stormington Barnes counters with claims of his own acting superiority. The exchange highlights lingering egos as they debate literary merit versus personal talent.
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Stormington Barnes
Panama Calls Special Session Over Boundary Award
President Porras of Panama convenes a special congress to decide Panama's stance on the U S demand that it accept the White Award as final on the Panama Costa Rica boundary. Panama refused the award, Hughes sent a second note, Harding said White's decision is unalterable.
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Strike Called Off After Labor Dept Conciliation Offer
Union officials called off the coastwise strike of marine engineers and officers of ocean going tugs begun Thursday in protest against wage reductions. The action followed a telegram from the Department of Labor offering conciliation.
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Associated Press
New York
Department of Labor
Gasoline Prices Cut in Fort Worth Stations Today
Fort Worth Texas on March 25 gas prices were lowered from 23 to 21 cents at local filling stations as drivers saw cheaper fuel options across the city.
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Associated Press
Frt Worth
Texas
Amalgamation Talk From Russian Far East Delegates
A Kokusai News Agency report from European Russia says at a recent Soviet elements conference in Chita the Russian Far Eastern Republic expressed a sincere desire to amalgamate with the Soviet government. The Soviet officials advised patience due to the republic’s relations with Japan.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Russia
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Chita
Lapen to Wear Texas League Uniform with Sandcrabs
Pete Lapen, one of the Coast League’s top catchers last season, has been purchased from Los Angeles by the Galveston Sandcrabs to play in the Texas League this year.
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Los Angeles
Galveston Sandcrabs
Greeks Call for Extermination in Smyrna Front
In Constan tinople on March 25 General Papouias urged Greek soldiers to exterminate barbarians and spread Hellenic civilization. The communique said no prisoners were taken in the latest Wednes day offensive. Locally the push is called the dying kick of the Greeks. Venizelists in Constan tinople hope for Greek success despite likely need to advance to Angora and sustain heavy costs.
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Associated Press
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Angora
Constantinople
Coney Falls In Louisiana Landing Attempt And Back Broken
In Mbile Louisiana near Crowville Lieutenant Coney attempted a landing amid engine trouble. He struck a tree and fell four feet. his back is believed broken, he remained conscious at noon and lay near the crash site. Meanwhile in San Diego preparations were made to welcome Lieut. William Coney as he aims to complete a 24 hour transcontinental flight from Jacksonville with possible delays from trade winds.
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Automatic Cease of War Risk Allotments July 31
Washington announces that military allotments and allowances under the war risk insurance act will expire automatically July 31. Comptroller Warwick issues the ruling based on a congressionally repealed resolution. Officials cannot provide exact tallies of affected soldiers sailors and marines but thousands in service continue allotments and the government matches with equal sums.
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Rhine
Port Arthur Shipments Reported for January
Port Arthur Texas reports refinery shipments of 2,409,311 barrels and Texas Company at 1,172,925 barrels for January. Shipments include case, package and bulk in tankers. Total barrels calculated on forty two gallons per barrel.
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Street fighting rages in Risleben amid communist outbreak
Associated Press dispatch from Risleben Germany March 24 describes 48 hours of street clashes and rail station handovers. Heavy machine gun fire grenades and rifle fire ricochet through center as at least 20 killed 60 wounded and chaos closes rail and telegraph lines. Corresponderd reports the city sealed and further wire contact likely from Halle 18 miles away.
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Risleben
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Communists Being Overcome
Berlin dispatch reports that the communist outbreak in Germany is being subdued by law and order forces. No repetition of disorders is noted in Hamburg as of March 25.
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Body of infant found in Pullman car berth in Texas
An unidentified infant boy, ten pounds, wrapped in Dallas newspapers, was found in an upper berth of a sleeper on a Fort Worth to Childress train. Trainmen could not account for the child, and physicians said death by strangulation occurred not more than two days earlier.
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Childress
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Rates Ordered Lowered After Interstate Probe
The interstate commerce commission ruled that carload rates on horses and mules from Wichita Kansas to Arkansas Louisiana Texas and Memphis were unduly prejudicial compared with Kansas City rates. The commission ordered the prejudice removed.
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Debs Reaches Atlanta After Washington Visit
Eugene Debs arrived in Atlanta following a visit to Attorney General Daugherty in Washington. He declined to discuss his trip.
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Daugherty
Washington
New High School Plans Drawn For Thornton Texas
Thornton Texas March 25 plans have been drawn for a new two story brick high school to replace the recently burned building. The proposed auditorium is included and the estimated cost ranges from 25 000 to 30 000 dollars.
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Thornton
Texas
Balloon Search for Missing Crew Off Pensacola
Scores of naval air and surface craft resumed the search for a free balloon from the Pensacola naval air station reported adrift at sea with five men aboard. The balloon drifted off St Andrew's Bay about 100 feet above water toward the open sea when last heard. Pigeon messages conveyed the crew's plight.
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US Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
Naval Air
Naval Air Station
St. Andrew's Bay
Houston man commander of missing naval balloon
George K. Wilkenson of Houston Texas is named commander of the naval balloon missing from the Pensacola naval air station since Tuesday.
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Japan's navy building to match by 1928 says Gleaves
Baltimore March 25 Rear Admiral Gleaves reports Japan's naval program aims for eight battleships eight battle cruisers and submarines and other vessels by 1928. He says the United States will be only roughly equal at the current rate, though Japan's exact submarine numbers are unknown.
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Baltimore
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Japan
Gleaves
America
First freight arrives in Helena by all water route
Helena Ark March 25 The Queen City steamed into Helena last night completing the first all water freight from Cincinnati and Louisville with no change of boats in over ten years. The steamer recently entered the trade between Pittsburgh and New Orleans and brought freight from those cities.
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Reductions Proposed for Unskilled Railway Workers
Denison Texas March 25 A proposal to cut unskilled workers by 30 to 40 percent on the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad was presented to labor leaders by C C Whitehead chief operating officer at a wage conference. Workers will respond at a St Louis meeting set for April 21.
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Sporting Notes and Baseball Gossip From the Era
Earl Puryear the Peoria bantam weight shines in East bouts. Babe Ruth’s form looks sturdy. New York turf fans await almost six months of summer racing. John McGraw declines pennant predictions, says Giants will contend for the world series.
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