A Daily Lesson in History March 21
A compact history rundown notes events on March 21 across years. Lucien Bonaparte born in Ajaccio and died in Viterbo in 1840. American ministers Franklin, Dean, and Lee welcomed at the French court in 1778. First great fire in New Orleans in 1788. 1812 Academy of Natural Sciences founded in Philadelphia. 1829 Murcia earthquake. 1871 French National Assembly appeals to nation and army. 174 Pullman palace cars introduced into England. 1890 Gen George Crook dies in Chicago, born 1828 in Dayton.
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Lucien Bonaparte
Napoleon
Ajaccio
Corsica
Viterbo
Franklin
Dean
Lee
New Orleans
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia
Murcia
French National Assembly
England
George Crook
Chicago
Dayton
Birthday anniversaries for notable military and cultural figures
Maj Gen James G Harbord born in Bloomington Illinois 55 years ago today, Maj Gen Hunter Liggett born in Reading Pennsylvania 66 years ago today, Maj Gen George O Squier born in Dryden Michigan 56 years ago today, Rt Hon Herbert A L Fisher British Education Minister born in London 56 years ago today, Albert Chevalier comedian born in London 60 years ago today, Dr George Vincent Rockefeller Foundation head born in Rockford Illinois 57 years ago today.
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James G. Harbord
U. S. Army
Bloomington
Hunter Liggett
France
Reading
George O. Squier
Dryden
Mich
Today’s Events Mark Persian New Year and Memorial Days
The article notes the Persian New Year and St Benedict’s Day observances. Benito Juarez is honored in Mexico. Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett retires from active duty and Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood may become provost of the University of Pennsylvania. Four hundred seized liquor-running cars are auctioned in Connecticut. One hundred members of the VA House of Representatives and their wives sail from New York aboard Christobal for Panama.
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Mexico
Benito Juarez
Hunter Liggett
France
Leonard Wood
University of Pennsylvania
Board of Trustees
Connecticut
United States Court
House of Representatives
New York
Christobal
Panama
From Here and There and Across the World
A hedgehog hibernates beneath leaves and roots, while notes on prized old heads in Borneo families reveal vast values. In China, rooftops display jars as marriage signals, an upside down jar meaning a girl is too young, and a jar oriented to the street marks adulthood.
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Borneo
China
Delight in Gulf View warms Boston Nationals in Texas
Boston Nationals arrive for spring training in Galveston Texas with a sixteen man contingent of pitchers and archers arriving March 7 and the rest following on March 13. Manager Wred Mitchell and trainer John Neary express optimism about Gulf View as a training camp while players enjoy resort life and surf beaches with Boston writers.
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Associated Press
Galveston Tex
Reeveg
The
Gulf
Wred Mitchell
Boston Nationals
Lone Star State
Bunker Hill
Braves
John Neary
Boston
Gulf View Park
Divorce by publication for Howard A Mains in Webb County
Legal notice commands Sheriff to summon Howard A Mains, residence unknown, to appear at Webb County District Court in Laredo on the 13th Monday after the first Monday in February 1920, return May 5 1921, to answer petition filed March 16 1921 by Isabel Lal Mains. Action seeks divorce, alimony, costs, and relief. publication required weekly for four weeks in a Webb County newspaper or nearest district paper.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Greeving
Howard A. Mains
District Court
Texas
Isabel Lal Mains
San Antonio
C. M. de la Garza
Exas
Major General Wood Likely To Accept Penn Provost Post
Washington March 21 Major General Leonard Wood is likely to decline offers such as governor general of the Philippines or Chief of Staff and accept the provostship of the University of Pennsylvania. He will be nominated at a Philadelphia trustees meeting today and may decide after returning from the Philippines.
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Washington, D. C
Leonard Wood
Harding
Philippines
United States Army
University of Pennsylvania
Board of Trustees
Philadelphia
Gen. Wood
Manila
Provost
Hunter Liggett Retires After Notable Military Career
Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett retires on the active list after a long and brilliant service. A Reading, Pennsylvania native and West Point graduate, his rise to fame came in 1918 as commander of the first American field army in France. He served in Indian campaigns, the Spanish American War, the Philippines, Cuba, and along the Mexican border under Pershing.
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Hunter Liggett
France
Liggett
Reading
West Point
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Mexican
Pershing
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities.
Classified teaser notes daily advertises opportunities with a subscription offer priced at 0c per month. Includes no explicit details on products or services.
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the Times
Social calendar notes for Monday and Tuesday
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets at 4 PM Monday at the church. The Woman's Club Executive Board convenes at 8:30 PM with Mrs. E Lobdell leading the regular meeting at 4 PM Tuesday. The Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory at 4 PM. The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meets at 4 PM Monday at the church.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Woman's Club Executive Board
E. Lobdell
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Local Social Roundup Reflects Visitors and Events
Dolores and city residents mingle in a busy social week with visits from Miss Helen MacGregor and others, dances planned by the Revellers, and club meetings at the Elks Club. Notables include the MacGregors, Mullers, Yeagers, and Sturges hosting a governor’s inauguration reception with operatic and musical performances by town figures.
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Helen MacGregor
Dolores
City
Mrs
W. W. MacGregor
Courtroom Notes: Vocalists and Colorful Recital Details
A fragmentary program lists performers Ce oe a Vafies Miss Courtney Slaughter Anita Mazurka Sr Jesus H Valderas and others including Mrs A C Hamilton and Mr A J Notton. Descriptions note a rose pink decor scheme at the punch table and floral ink decorations on programs with Notzon among the names.
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Courtney Slaughter
Anita
Mazurka
Jesus H. Valderas
Los Millones de
Maying
Neidlinger
Travis Bruce Butt
A. C. Hamilton
No food or water rule for day old chicks in transit
Washington March 20. Postal service instructions to employees state no food or water for day old chicks during transit. Chicks must be kept right side up and protected from cold winds hot sun hot pipes stoves or radiators while traveling.
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Washinton
Bears Boost in Multiple Sports At Baylor Stadium
Carroll Field at Baylor University fills with baseball and track hopefuls as tennis announces an intercollegiate tournament this year. With most of last year’s stars returning, Baylor eyes a strong conference athletic year. Pitching talent leads the baseball outlook with Lyons, Tanner, Turner, Butler, House and Creasey among top arms, while infield remains steady and outfield will add new players. Coach F. Bridges trains a trimmed squad of 25 to 26 players, including captain Strickland and a roster of Hatter, Stephens, Humphries, Pittman, Craven, Province, Weaver, Carnes, J. Hatter, Hill, Brown, Wilson, Whiteman, and others.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Carroll
Baylor University
Asl
Bears
Baylor
Lyons
Fettle
Tanner
Turner
Butler
House
Creasy
Fk. B. Bridges
Strickland
Long
Muncos
Covington
L. Hatter
Stephens
Humphries
Pittman
Craven
Province
Weaver
Carnes
J. Hatter
Hill
Brown
Wilson
Whiteman
Creasey
Odd and Interesting Facts From a Bygone Era
A compilation of quirky claims: the thumb stronger than fingers, one in fifteen with perfect eyesight, iron used as currency in ancient times, NYC streets over 11000 miles, a 1300 year old pine in New Zealand, 45 seconds longest thunder roll, Japanese workers wear business inscriptions, US telephones exceed 12 million, Shakespeare signature authenticated from 1606, 9500 acres forest cut daily for pulp, green hats for bankrupts in 16th century France, and a 155 pound London car with wood chassis designed to be carried and stored at home.
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New York City
New Zealand
Japan
United States
William Shakepeare
Hampton Court Palace
France
London
New Relations Improve Texas Mexico Extradition Case
Austin March 21 The amicable relations between President Obregon and Governor Neff led to Morgan a former chief clerk of the state treasury being delivered to Texas officers at Laredo The audit of the treasury books is nearing completion and about 15000 dollars are missing with 9100 already recovered The governor praised Obregon for aiding in Morgans arrest and extradition
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Lon D. Morgan
State Treasury Department
Laredo
Obregon
Neff T
Govrnor Neff
Mexico
United States
Morgan
Stavng County
Treasury Department
Baker
Zion
Dorgan
Governor Signs Pure Advertising Bill in Austin
Austin Texas March 21 Gov fel signs pure advertising bill. The measure takes effect after adjournment.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Fels
Booty Returned After Telephone Warnings
Fort Worth Texas March 21 Valuable jewelry Liberty bonds and cash totaling 15000 were stolen Sunday night from a Main Street store and returned at dawn today after police received two warnings by telephone that the booty would be placed back in the store. Calls to trace the telephone were unsuccessful.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Telehone
Population density figures in 1920 census released
Washington March 21 The density of population in the United States excluding possessions was 35.5 persons per square mile in 1920 versus 30.9 in 1910. Texas stood at 17.8 persons per square mile. Density exceeded 200 in Rhode Island at 566.4, with Massachusetts New Jersey Connecticut and New York also above that level.
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Associated Press
Washington
Unite States
Texas
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Cotton crop in 1920 tops records in U S reports
Census Bureau final ginning reports show 123,197,775 running bales produced in 1920, with Texas leading at 4,130,197 bales and South Carolina second at 1,639,470. The season marks the largest crop since 1914 and sixth largest in U S history, with ginnings by state listed including Alabama 670,21 and California 77,443 among others.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Texas
South Carolina
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Misouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Germany wins upper Silesia plebiscite in orderly vote
Berlin reports an overwhelming German victory in the Silesia plebiscite with provisional counts showing Germany ahead in multiple districts. Early tallies indicate 574,000 votes for Germany and 389,000 for Poland, with Beuthen and Oppeln among observed locales favoring German preference.
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Berlin
Silesia
Associated Press
Germany
Upper Silesia
Poland
Breslau
Oppeln
Tarnowicaz
Beuthen
Koenigsinette
Kattowitz
Attack on amendment challenged in supreme court
The supreme court heard J J Dillon of San Francisco challenge the validity of the Denete amendment alleging it must be ratified within years. Dillon seeks a writ of habeas corpus claiming enforcement act violations. The revision was first offered by Mr Harding then a senator.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. J. Dillon
San Frrancisco
Dillon
Harding
Conference in Session Today with Hoover and Wallace
Washington reports a conference on wages and labor conditions with Secretary Davis of Labor presiding. A joint session will include Secretaries Hoover of Commerce and Wallace of Agriculture, who will also consult with Davis and seek their advice on the dispute.
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Associated Press
Washington
Packer
Davis
of Labor
Hoover
Department of Commerce
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Shot Motorman In Highland Park Area
Warren, a 24 year old motorman on the interurban line, was shot in the breast during a robbery attempt near his home in Iwentter on March 21. He wrestled one assailant, both escaped, and he was taken to a Dallas hospital in serious condition.
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Iwentter
K. C
Warvien
Dardee
Waco
Warren
Warrens
Dallas
Women in public life two deputies in Berrien County
The report notes two women deputy sheriffs in Berrien County Michigan. It also mentions the Turks claim that women with long hair have short intellect and cites figures about Frances Marion earning about 50 000 dollars yearly from screen writing and Nora O Callahan as Boston mayor's chief clerk earning 27 000 dollars annually.
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Berrien County
Michigan
Frances Marion
Boston
Nora O'Callahan
Texas court life value rulings stand on review denial
The Supreme Court declined to review decisions setting the value of a locomotive fireman’s life at 40 000 and the value of a man at 22 500, leaving these Texas court rulings in place.
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Lcomotive
Screme
Seven Still Living Governors of West Virginia
Charleston March 1 Governor elect E F Morgan of West Virginia will take the oath March 4 as the fifteenth state governor succeeding Governor John J Cornwell. Seven former governors remain living J J Cornwell H D Hatfield A B White W Keck Glasscock A B Fleming W A McCorkle and G W Atkinson
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
E. F. Morgan
West Virginia
John J. Cornwell
J. J. Cornwell
H. D. Hatfield
A. B. White
W. Kck. Glasscock
A. B. Fleming
W. A. MicCorkle
G. W. Atkinson
New Plan Aims to Save Rail Costs by Service Agency
Washington reports Chairman Cummins of the senate commerce committee received a plan from the national association of owners of rail and securities to save millions yearly by coordinating facilities and services through a railway service agency to be created by net congress. Chicago notes W W Atterbury, VP of Pennsylvania Lines, said national agreements with railroad employees are the mystery facing the American people per rank Walsh, labor union attorney.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cummins
The
Senate Commerce Ammittes Today
Ntional Association of Owners of Rail and Securities
Net of Congress
Chicago
W. W. Atterary
Pennsylania Lines
Rank Walsh
Prisoners Escape Report Spurs Texas State Prison Commission
In Austin area 21 to 27 prisoners escaped from state prisons according to a prison commission report. The February census rose from 21 to 28.7 inmates reflecting a sharp increase in the system.
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Associated
Austin
Texas
State
Orig
Prison Commission
Court Rejects Review of Draft Evasion Convictions
The Supreme Court refused to review California convictions of Edward Anderson Mortimer Downing and 38 others on charges of conspiring to violate the selective service and espionage acts.
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Washington
Screme Court
California
Edward Anderson
Mortimer Downing
Selective Service
Rains Sweep Panhandle As Grain Prospects Rise
Associated Press dispatch from Childress Texas reports rain in the Panhandle with snow and sleet in parts. Moisture boosts prospects for grain growth and overall farm conditions.
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Presa
Childress
Texas
Tariff Talk Aimed at Quick Aid for Farmers
President urged House Ways and Means Committee chairmen to consult Senate Republicans on the feasibility of an emergency tariff. If enacted early, the measure would provide relief for farmers facing economic pressure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lurding Today
Jordney
House Waya and Ieans
Senate Republicans
Transcontinental flight records set by Lieut Coney
ONE STOP FLIGHT announced from Jacksonville Fla March 21 Lieut Coney who set records by flying from San Diego to Jacksonville in 22 hours 27 minutes plans to depart Pablo Beach at 2 am Wednesday for San Diego He will make one stop for fuel at Dallas casualty
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Lieut
Coney
San Diego
Cal
Pablo Beach
Saniego
Dallas
International air derby proposed for Galveston July 4
The States Aero Club has been asked by the Galveston Beach Association to supervise an international air derby over land and water in Galveston on July 4. Plans include an attempt to break the world altitude record on a triangular course parallel to Galveston beach with two legs over the Gulf of Mexico.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
The
States Aero Club
Galveston Beach Association
Galveston Beach
Gulf of Mexico
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