Brown Boxer from Bagdad Eyes US Boxing Star Path
London reports Hussein Abbas the young Arab flyweight nicknamed the Brown Boxer from Bagdad aims to cross the Atlantic to face American boxers. His tough ascent began in Baghdad under Captain Victor McLaglen, rose in England to defeat a Madras Labor Corps champion and a strong porter, and now seeks wealth to return home and buy a house for his parents.
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London
America
Hussein Abbas
Atlantic
Brown
Bagdad
England
Victor McLaglen
Hussein
MacLaglen
Abbas
Madras Labor Corps
National Sporting Club
Mesopotamia
Rat Snap Ad Claims Rodent Troubles End Quick
Mr. R C King asserts RAT SNAP eliminated rats after initial doubt. He reports chickens, eggs, and feed spared, with no live rats after a few days. The product comes in three sizes 25c 58c and 1 89 and is sold by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. King
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Baptist Church W M A Meeting Notes and Blue Birds Rally
Mrs Violet and Oberfeldt report a general meeting of the W M A of the Baptist Church at the church at 3 o clock in the afternoon. Friday the Blue Birds meet weekly at Mrs A Poggenpohl home at 4 o clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Blue Birds
A. Poggenpohl
Social notes from the city visitors and events
Several residents and guests are mentioned visiting families and attending local events. Individuals include Mrs J L Kerr and Miss Josephine Smith joining regional activities, plus visits by Mr Albert J Biggio and Mrs G B Carstarthen. The Parish Guild plans a White Sale on April 28 at the Rectory and a church meeting covers Easter preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
M. W. Brennan
Johston
Mesdames Arthur
Mussett
Younkin
Werner
Tutwiler
Offer
Cook
Johnston
Hanchett
McKinney
Earl Black
Willie Belle
Carolyn
Nebraska’s first published notary Anna Saunders 1885
In Iceland the mother is the guardian of her children. Miss Anna Saunders of Custer County became Nebraska’s first commissioned notary public in 1885. Mrs Holm, an Icelandic woman in Canada, wrote the first novel in the Teelandic tongue.
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Iceland
Nebraska
Anna Saunders
Custer County
Holm
Canada
Tanlac Restores Oakland Flagman’s Health, Says J Curry
J Curry a Key Route flagman in Oakland credits Tanlac with ending eight years of indigestion nausea belching and constipation. He reports improved sleep energy and appetite after starting Tanlac and urges others to try it as the most dependable medicine. All druggists sell Tanlac.
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Tanlac
J. Curry
West Eleventh St
Oakland
Cal
Mr. Curry
New Idaho Episcopal Bishop Frank Hale Touret Turns 45
Rt Rev Frank Hale Touret the new bishop of the Episcopal Church Missionary Field of Idaho is 45 today. A native of Salem Massachusetts he started as a post office clerk, studied at Harvard graduating in 1897, then joined the Episcopal seminary in Cambridge. Ordained in 1901 he served in Providence Rhode Island and Colorado Springs before being chosen to lead Western Colorado in 1917.
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Frank Hale Touret
Episcopal Church Missionary Field
Idaho
Touret
Salem
Mass
Harvard University
Colorado
Cambridge
Episcopal Theological Seminary
Providence
R. I
Colorado Springs
Grace Episcopal Church
Episcopal
Peace delegation backs Monroe Doctrine guard in League Pact
One year ago today on March 25 the American peace delegation reportedly decided to amend Article X of the League of Nations covenant to safeguard the Monroe Doctrine, aiming to protect U S interests.
Why Colds Are Dangerous
A historical note explains that colds weaken lungs and vitality, raising risk for pneumonia and other germ diseases. It warns that longer colds increase danger from consumption, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and whooping cough, urging quick recovery and touting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a dependable cure.
Notable events and births across centuries
Timeline entries record Richard D. Spaight born in New Bern 1758 as North Carolina’s first native governor. They note 1802 his death in New Bern, 1807 British act abolishing the slave trade, 1843 Lady Erskine Cadwalader’s death in England, 1895 Li Hung Chang assassination bid resolutions, 1898 Fanny Davenport’s final Chicago stage, 1917 US Marines leaving Cuba, 1918 Dr. Carl Muck jailed as enemy alien, 1919 Spain suspends constitutional guarantees amid strikes.
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Richard D. Spaight
North Carolina
New Bern
N. C
Lady Erskine
John Cadwalader
England
Philadelphia
Li Hung Chang
Fanny Davenport
Chicago
United States
Cuba
Carl Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Birthdays Mark March 26 With Notables Born On This Day
Dr. Simon Flexner director at Rockefeller Institute born in Louisville 27 years ago. Thomas Nixon Carver Harvard economist born Kirksville Iowa 65 years ago. Col Wilfrid Tresiger British consul general in New York born 49 years ago. New Episcopal bishop of Idaho born Salem Mass 45 years ago. George Sutherland former Utah senator born England 68 years ago.
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Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Louisville
Thomas Nixon Carver
Harvard
Kirksville
Iowa
Col
Wilfrid Tresiger
New York City
Frank Hale Touret
Idaho
Salem
Mass
George Sutherland
United States
Utah
England
Ask Your Soldier Boy How Cooties Got Such a Hold
Wartime ad urges readers to fight rats at home after describing Europe fronts swarmed with vermin. Promotes RAT SNAP in three sizes 25c, 50c, and $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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Europe
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Notable Visitors and Arrivals from Mexico in San Antonio
Samuel Belden Esq of San Antonio spent today in the city and will return home tonight. Former Mexican Consul General T. R. Beltran was in town and attended the Bender. Mrs Alvaro Obregon and three children arrived today from Mexico and plan to depart this evening via the Illinois Central and Santa Fe routes to their Sonora home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Belden
San Antonio
Wll
T. R. Beltran
Bender
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Sonora
Economy Salvage House Sales At Hidalgo Street
Army footwear including 20000 army shoes 1000 wool shirts 300 cotton mattresses 20000 leggings and many other articles offered at less than cost. Also 1000 pairs ladies shoes new. Location 1701 Hidalgo St. date 3-3-ti.
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Hidalgo St
Laredo ISD to Hold Trustee Election on April 3 1920
Proclamation by M S Ryan, President of the School Board, calls an election in the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for April 3 1920 to elect three trustees. Polling places are Central Grammar School Building for Precincts 1 2 and Urbahn School Building for Precincts 2 4 with named election officers. Polls open at 8 p.m. and the election proceeds under Texas General Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Ryan
Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
Central Grammar School
M. A. Hirsch
Emeterio Mendoza
C. Zagarnaga
Urbahn
P. P. Leyendecker
J. T. Agan
L Martinez
Laredo 1920 Municipal Election Independent Club Ticket
Voters in Laredo elect the Independent Club list for the April 6 1920 municipal election. The ticket includes Mayor Leopoldo Villegas Secretary A R Garcia Treasurer J A Ortiz Collector D C de Lachica Assessor J C Martin Marshal M Brennan City Attorney John A Pope Aldermen Ward 1 J R Moore J B Dacamara Ward 2 J Henry C Farias Ward 3 B G Salinas Albert Martin Ward 4 August C Richter M W Brennan. Political Advertisement.
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Leopoldo Villegas
A. R. Garcia
J. A. Ortiz
D. C. de Lachica
J. C. Martin
M. Brennan
John A. Pope
J. R. Moore
J. B. Dacamara
J. Henry
C. Farias
Fenmore Man Benefits From Chamberlain’s Tablets
Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan had stomach trouble for seven years and could not eat vegetables or fruit without pain or restless nights. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he can eat vegetables and fruit without pain or sleeplessness. If indigestion or constipation troubles you, try these tablets for potential relief.
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Theodore Sanford
Fenmore, Mich
Chamberlain
Political aim by political means stands in France
Paris report notes Captain Tardieu commenting on the U S Senate rejection of the Versailles treaty. He says the move was a political campaign aimed at weakening President Wilson and the Democratic party, and asserts the treaty remains in force and the league of nations stands.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States Senate
Tardieu
Wilson
Democratic Party
League of Nations
Secretary Daniels stops recruiting cited as war delay
Washington March 25 Captain Leigh Palmer wartime chief of the bureau of navigation told a senate committee procrastination by Secretary Daniels caused a serious reserve shortage. He said Daniels failed to grasp the need to recruit and train men before war and even after declaration claimed too many reserves. He noted Daniels ordered enrollment of reserves stopped.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Leigh Palmer
Bureau of Navigation
Senate Committee
Corn prices blamed on natural causes by experts
Market experts and transportation officials say high corn prices and scarcity stem from natural causes. Reports that the United States Grain Corporation was used by speculators to corner the corn market will be investigated, said Mr. Clyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
United States Grain Corporation
Clyne
Annunciation Day and Colonial Anniversary Observed
Today marks Annunciation Day and Maryland's colonial anniversary, commemorating Lord Baltimore's 1634 landing. Lt Gen Sir Arthur Currie of the Canadian Forces heads the speaking program for the Canadian Club of New York City. Governor Henry J. Allen headlines the Zach Chandler Club banquet in Lansing. Maine Republicans convene in Bangor to nominate presidential candidates and assign delegates. Senator Hiram Johnson launches a New York State stump in Cooper Union tonight.
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Angel Gabriel
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
Sir Arthur Currie
New York City
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Zach Chandler
Lansing
Mich
Maine
Bangor
Hiram Johnson
California
New York State
Cooper Union
The Best Laxative Praised by Inn Proprietor
George F. Daniels of Hardwick, VI, proprietor of the Hardwick Inn, praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative he has used after trying many. The note appears as a testimonial from a model New England hotel operator.
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Chamberlain
George F. Daniels
Hardwick
Daniels
Hardwick Inn
New England
Fighting resumes in Ruhr as armistice fades
From The Hague and Paris reports say fighting returns in the Ruhr where 120000 Red troops are noted and workmen shell Wesel with heavy artillery. Conflicting advices state the area is quiet at times while aldermen from the Rhine seek food in Holland. The German government reaches a deal with Ruhr workers and indicates no new ministry is needed though concerns of a revived reaction persist as von Seeckt struggles to disarm Baltic troops near Berlin.
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Wesel
Hague
Holland
Rhine
Associated Press
the Hague
Ruhr
Red Forces
Paris
Berlin
von Seecht
Wire Trouble Delays Dallas Area Press Report
Telegraphic delays on the Western Union lines south of Dallas caused today’s newspaper to publish late. It is hoped the issue is temporary and that lines will be normal tomorrow.
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Western Union
Dallas
Unroofed Warehouse at Villaldama Last Night
Passengers on the Monterrey train arriving this morning report a severe wind from Stephenson to Laredo. At Villaldama they learned the Pierce-Fordyce company warehouse was unroofed and other buildings were slightly damaged. A rumor of a woman killed at Alamo could not be confirmed.
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Monterrey
Stephenson
Laredo
Villaldama
Pierce-Fordyce, Company
Alamo
Baseball Notes Highlight Spring Training Trade Talks
Cincinnati Reds appear set for a championship season. Ed Sweeney joins Kansas City AA, Eddie Foster may man third for the Red Sox if Vitt quits. White Sox start camp late under Gleason. Graney out with influenza, delaying Indians. Rookies homers cheer managers. Boston Braves struggle with pitching. Hooper Menosky and Hendry shine in Red Sox outfield as likely regulars.
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Cincinnati Reds
Ed Sweeney
New York Yankees
Kansas City
Eddie Foster
Red Sox
Oscar Vitt
White Sox
Gleason
Jack Graney
Cleveland Indians
Boston Braves
Hooper
Menosky
Hendry
Barrows
Rats Snap Ad Claimed by John Tuthill in Local Notice
John Tuthill reports rats resisted poisons until RAT SNAP was used. He claims all rats were gone within ten days. Ad touts RAT SNAP for breaking a cake and placing it where rats scamper with prices 25c 60c and 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by A. Sanitary Grocery.
Workers to stay at work pending new wage scale
United Mine Workers in New York on March 25 report preparation of notices for anthracite district workers to remain at work after April 1 while negotiations continue for a new agreement. Operators have agreed that any wage award will be retroactive from April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United Mine Workers
Fight boll weevil on increased scale
In Washington a higher production of calcium arsenate will let cotton growers combat the boll weevil more extensively this year. Secretary of Agriculture Meredith told cotton men that extermination is possible only at the outbreak’s start. delaying would let the pink boll worm spread across the belt.
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Associated Press
Columbia
D. C
Meredith
Texas
Cotton
House adopts resolution on American forces in Germany
Washington March 25 the house adopted a resolution asking President Wilson to inform Congress about the status and scope of duty of the American forces in Germany.
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Washington
The
House Today
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Sinn Fein Member Arrested in Dublin Home Raid
Sinn Fein member of parliament for Kilkenny North division William Cosgrove was arrested at his Dublin home today. Police carried out the operation as part of anti Sinn Féin actions. Cosgrove is a known party figure and Irish political circles react to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
William Cosgrove
Sinn Fein
Kilkenny
Humphreys Cheers Call for Wilson to Decline Third Term
In Washington on March 25 the statement by Rep. Humphreys of Mississippi drew cheers from both parties. He urged President Wilson to declare immediately that he would not seek a third term, signaling broad political support for a clear exit.
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Washington
Representative Humphreys
Mississippi
Wilson
Reed Nominated for Internal Revenue Collector Post
Washington notice reports President Wilson nominating Scott Reed of Groesbeck Texas for collector of internal revenue in the Second district of Texas dated March 25.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson Today
Scott Reed
Groesbeck
Texas
Internal Revenue
Second District of
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The forecast from the United States weather bureau in New Orleans reports tonight and Friday as fair. Observations from Fort McIntosh for the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. show a maximum temperature of 92 degrees, a minimum of 58 degrees, and a north wind with clear skies.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Knights Templar to Convene at Masonic Hall
Knights Templar announce a stated conclave of Malta Commandery No. 32 K T at Masonic Hall on Thursday night at o'clock. All members and visiting Sir Knights are urged to attend. A. J. Neff Eminent Commander. 3-24-21.
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Knights Templar
Malta
Radiator Repairman Hired for Guaranteed Work
Notice states J. E. Applewhits of Crescent Garage at 1420 Lincoln St has secured an expert radiator repairman. All work will be guaranteed. Dated March 20, 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Applewhits
Crescent Garage
Lincoln St
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South Texas Summer Normal
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David Hardie Seed Co
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San Francisco
Katherine MacGregor
E. L. Armstrong
Ieee
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