Birthday honors for notable figures on May 3
The column marks birthdays of Edgar W. Strowe editor from Kansas born Treaty, Indiana 69 years ago today. Lincoln U Haley university leader born Camden, New Jersey 58 years ago today. Arthur S. Linyd suffragan bishop born Alexandria County Virginia 66 years ago today. Henry S. Graves Yale forestry head born Marietta Ohio 52 years ago today. Arthur W. Moulton Episcopal missionary bishop born Worcester Massachusetts 50 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Strowe
Kansas
Treaty, Ind
Liincoln U
Marietta
Arthur W. Moulton
Utah
Worcester
Mass
Praise for Present Generation from Michigan Pioneer
Mrs. Charlotte Bennett 69, claimed to be the sole surviving mother of a Civil War veteran in Michigan, says the world today is not worse than when she was young but laments the decline in neighborliness. She notes commercialization and a loss of friendly personal regard, yet asserts ongoing virtue and redeeming traits in each generation.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Charlotte Bennett
Michigan
Bennett
Genoa Conference Votes Down Allied Terms for Huesia
French and Belgian representatives at Genoa refused to sign the Allies' conditions to Huesia, signaling continued tension at the conference and a stall in postwar terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Huesia
Warren Named American Commissioner After Japan Ambassadorship
Charles B. Warren, a Detroit lawyer and businessman, has been named as one of the American commissioners to negotiate with Obregon government representatives in Mexico. He recently retired as United States ambassador to Japan and has served on the Joint High Commission for Behring Sea claims and the North Atlantic fisheries arbitration. He was on the judge advocate-general staff in the late war and attended the Paris Peace Conference. As a Republican National Committee member, he actively participated in the last national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Warren
Obregon
Mexico
United States
Japan
Detroit
Mr. Warren
Joint High Commission
Paris
Republican National Committee
Notable 19th Century Biographical Milestones and Events
A timeline of varied historical notes including Byron's poetical feats in 1810, Thomas Coke’s death at sea in 1814, Samuel Dexter’s 1816 death in New York, the 1861 Ohio Military Department creation, Italy’s 400th Macchiavelli anniversary in 1869, Paris expo of 1889, Tennessee poll shift to Peter Turney in 1895, and 1915 grain shipment ban to the U.S. by Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Leander
Thomas Coke
Episcopel Church
Sea
South Wales
Samuel Dexter
U. S
Massachusetts
President Adams
Athens
N. Y
Boston
Military Department of the Ohio
Italy
Macchiavelli
Paris
Tennessee
Peter Turney
Dominion
United States
Japan approves trial by jury in Diet vote
In Tokyo on May 3 the Diet chambers passed a bill to introduce trial by jury across Japan. The measure awaits enactment until 1828. The lower house backed it unanimously while the peers debated, with several members saying Japan is not yet ready for juries.
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Tokio
Diet
Japan
Tall French Marigolds Brighten Fall Gardens Across Varieties
Dwarf and tall French marigolds offer contrasting traits for borders and bouquets. Tall varieties provide long stems for cutting, while dwarf types form dense, foliage-heavy borders. Fall colors range from orange to mahogany, with lemon and canary tones in the mix, and a tiny edging plant Tagetes patula pumila completes beds.
Army Munson Shoes Sold Direct to Public
U. S. Stores Co. offers 100 percent leather Army Munson shoes at $2.75 with heavy double soles. Uppers in tan chrome leather water resistant with bellows tongue. Sizes 6 to 11, all widths. Pay postman on delivery or money order. Money back if unsatisfactory. 1441 Broadway New York City. 2-22-tf
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Army Munson
U. S. Stores CO
Broadway
New York City
Women and public life across nations and eras
A collection of notes on women influence and roles including Japanese housewives spring cleaning in December, Oxford graduates marrying rates, female stockholders in major firms, Richmond Park ties, Glasgow city honors, Mary Anderson's role in US Labor Department, a London theatre club in Stratford, Elizabethan fashion origins, Queen Mother Maria Cristina’s card collection, and varied crafts and card packs across history.
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Japan
Atary
Glasgow
Princess Maury
Womans Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
Mary Anderson
Amatour
East End
London
Stratford-on-Avon
Ingland
Elizabeth
Maria Christinn
Spain
Chamberlains Liniment Said to Relieve Lumbago Fast
A Brockport resident reports quick recovery from severe back pain using Chamberlains Liniment. The testimonial describes sudden muscle rheumatism and bedridden days followed by relief after topical application, with a prior year experience of lumbago cured at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. J. Dean
Brockport
Army surplus auction items listed by J Co Twiss
The inventory includes 600 steel cars 1090 railroad picks 16 refrigerators 60 500 lbs capacity 200 parbage cans One Singer Patching Machine 20.00 Ten Sewing Machines 500 army mosquito bars new 1.00 each 2 electric fans 1 National Cash Register 1 China Closet 2 Oliver Typewriters 2 Buffets and assorted second hand furniture Located at 1701 Hidalgo Street under J Co Twiss with price tags where noted.
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National Cash Register
Oliver
Second Bend
J. Co. Twiss
Hidalgo Street
Local Society Meetings Schedule This Week
Thursday and Friday gatherings include the Missionary Society of the Christian Church with Mrs. S. T. Phelps at 3 30 PM, the Married Ladies Social Club with Mrs. R. L. Bobbitt at 3 30 PM, and the Friday Bridge Club with Mrs. F. W. Mally at 3 30 PM. St Anne's Society meets with Mrs. Lewis and the Misses Pie at 4 PM at 1806 Market Street. Sunbeam Panel of the Baptist Church assembles at the church at 4 PM.
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Missionary Society of the Christian Church
S. T. Phelps
Married Ladies Social Club
R. L. Bobbitt
Bridge Club
F. W. Mally
St. Anne’s Society
Bright Side Out Keeps Spirits Up Amid Life’s Trials
Poem urging buoyant outlook contrasts with a flood of social notes. Mentions Bright Side refrain by George Whitefield D Vys and the Christian Herald, then lists local visits, Inter scholastic meet participants, Pan-American Round Table’s season finale, dances, concerts, and parish activities.
Social Bridge Party Honors Imperial Club Members
Mrs C dela Garza hosted an afternoon party honoring Imperial Bridge Club members and guests. Prizes awarded in bridge went to Mrs Izaguirre and Mrs Matias de Llano. guest prizes to Miss Virginia Penn and Mrs A C Hamilton. A two course luncheon followed for club members and guests.
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C. Dela Garza
Onperial Bridge Club
Izaguirre
Matias de Llano
Virginia Penn
A. C. Hamilton
Promoters Ready for Dempsey Gibbons One Round Bout
Promoters in Shelby Montana plan the July 4 world championship bout between Jack Dempsey and Tom Gibbons with Jack Kearns arriving for final talks. A $115000 check is expected to be handed to Kearns upon signing the articles for the contest.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jacko Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Shelby Montana
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Plaintiff Loses Suit Against Munitions Tax Evasion Case
In New York on May 6 Associated Press reports Federal Judge directed a verdict for William Woodwards collector of internal revenue against American Synthetic Pye Co Inc in a suit seeking to recover 200000 taxes on picrng acid exported during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Tland Today
William Woodwards
Reyverdor
American Synthetic Pye Co. Inc
Phamtirft
Contested Move Shapes Final Seat in State Court Appeal
A legal dispute centers on the Pierce carriage and a protest over a board seat after the state supreme court of appeals weighs a final decision. The issue involves the university and local governance, with a panel seeking a resolution on the contested appointment and procedure.
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Van
Pierce Carateen
Lexus
Veroilla
Dishwashing Marathon Hailed In Puxsutawney
Susie Betlock of Covode near Puxsutawney, 22, began dishwashing in a hotel kitchen during a marathon display sparked by friends. After 21 hours of continuous work, she won the wager and earned a two days vacation from the hotel owner.
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Associated Press
Puxsutawney
Susie Betlock
Covode
Here
Susie
Harpoon Remnant Found In Greenland Whales Ear Amid Old Pattern
In the Davis Strait the head of an old harpoon embedded in a Greenland whale’s blubber was found after arrival in a Norwegian port. Experts say the harpoon’s pattern dates back to American whalers from the Greenland coast half a century ago, and that the whale carried it for about 40 years.
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Associated Press
Bergen
Davis Strait
Grearland
Greenland
Oil production increases in Texas and Pennsylvania markets
The report notes higher crude output in North Texas fields and Pennsylvania basins with shifts in benchmark prices. It mentions Glazpar Amato’s arrest for assault to murder after a resort shooting, with authorities unsure of motives as the investigation continues.
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Nowe Pato
Alfred
Gaby Ston Begel
Goaspar Amato
Train Wreck Kills Five as Cars Overturn and Catch Fire
A deadly train wreck left five dead and several injured when multiple cars overturned and a smoking car crashed into the wreckage. Investigators said the derailment occurred on a curve and caused the locomotive and passenger cars to pile up, with debris and fire blocking the line.
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Asochitdi
Une
Americans Capture St George's Challenge Cup
Dr. O. W. Willing of Portland and Francis Ouimet of Boston shared first place with 153 strokes after 18 holes. They will play 18 more holes tomorrow to determine the winner of the St George's Challenge Cup, a prestigious English golf trophy.
Rum Fleet Flees After Coast Guard Fire
Night of the Jersey rum fleet reportedly fled after a coastguard cutter fired a four inch shell across the bows of a small smuggling craft. The cutter opened fire following defiance of a halt signal by two small raiders, with the gun’s report said to have struck fear into the fleet.
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Associated Press
New York
Jersey Rum
Urgent plea to speed Texas senate action
Lieutenant Governor Davidson urged the Texas Senate to expedite its work to avoid a special session. With few days left, members were urged to consider pending measures outside legislative hours to clear the calendar. The quo warranto bill was discussed briefly. The Clark bill reorganizing the state board of health and placing health officer appointments under the board was favorably reported.
Buddha statue formed from human bones at temple
In Tokyo a Buddha statue carved from powdered bones will soon be dedicated at Jogwangi Temple Fugagawa. Over 2,600 deceased were stored in the temple charnel house over 19 years for families unable to bury them after cremation.
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Tokio
Jogwangi
Fugagawa
Wage Increase for Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Workers
Chicago May 3 Twenty thousand maintenance of way and railroad shop employees of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe have been granted increased wages effective May 1 through a newly negotiated agreement. A F Stout vice president of the United Brotherhoods of Maintenance of Way and Shop Laborers announced the raise. The increase ranges from one to 4 4 cents an hour with total payroll rise estimated at 500 000 to 750 000 dollars annually. The minimum wage rise is one cent an hour and the maximum eight dollars a month.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Atchison, Yopeka & Santa Fe
A. F. Stout
United
Trustees Seek Grand Jury Probe In Mount Death
Western university trustees moved for a grand jury investigation into the death of Mount and Lewis Store. The actions followed Thursday night recalls as investigators reviewed the incident and chain of events leading to the fatality.
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Wiehe
Rhos
Ath Ries
Fe University
Mount and Lewis
Peel
Dallas Woman Safe After Disturbing Incident Report
A Dallas woman is reported safe after a chaotic event described in a fragmentary newspaper text. The garbled OCR mentions a person named Esther Wado Goub and references a possible public disturbance with law enforcement involvement and a $3 collateral context.
Electrification contract aims to power 233 mile Virsuna line
A $15,000,000 contract for the electrification of the Virsuna corridor from Reiw neke Virginia to Mullens West Virginia is signed by the East Pittsburgh Lending ouf the Wreetinghouse Electric Company. The project covers 233 miles and is described as a major debt milestone in the United States.
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Associated Press
St. Lewis
Reiwneke
Vir
Gad Mullens Wla
United States
Pittsburgh
Wreetinghouse Electric
Paris Cabinet Rejects German Reparations Proposals
Paris on May 3 reports the French cabinet rejected the new German reparations proposals. Premier Poincare will consult the Servian government for an Allied reply once Germany's position is ready to be communicated to all allies.
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Associated Press
Paris
Prenier Poingore
Servian G
Germany
Nippon firm to build oil burning freighters
Yokohama May 8 Nippon Yuso Waisha plans two 100000 ton oil burning freighters with Drew off engines. An order for their construction has been placed in England and they should be ready within a year. A third 6000 ton freighter will be built in Japan for Shanghai service.
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Yokobhama
Nippon Yuson Waisha
England
Japan
New York
Shanghai
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Thuraday
Baty
Yarago Torbay
Baily
Army Shoes
Violet & Oberfeidt Society
George Whitefield D'Vys
The
Christian Herald
Orren
KK. Perkins
Seguin
K. Shelby
Mrs. M. Crangle
Butte
Montana
City
Abr. J. Lynch
Charles Baker
Exus City
W. N. Young
Hirs
Ernest Buenz
Marjorie Lou Fish
Finilie Halsell
Austin
Mary Paul Goldman
Lott Taylor
Joe Condren
Charence Jefferies
Seabury
Rose Walker
Knight
Gram
A. B. Muller
Annex Fund
Dorothy Borchers
Margaret Guinn
Lucille Nunnelly
H. Lb. Guinn
Mendel Morgan Reading
Battie Louise Craig
Fred Wright
B. F. Wright
Young
Wright
Mussett
Thomas Dewhurst
Stillwater
Minnesota
Thore
Misa
Martha Anderson
Mesdames Arkles
Anderson
Brenan
Craven
Cook
Greenstreet
Johnston
Joseph
Kehl
Lusk
MacGregor
Mims
A. B. Mulfer
Munsett
Rives
Shiner
Shaw
Vidales
Ben Wright
Young and
Taylor
Norway
Ohio
Press
Columbus
Hefere
Uegislati
Dow Floor
Spear
Bidy
Beyan
Siamin
Knights Templar
TEAAS
Fields
Associated
Tobasiae
Butte Weekly
Staniary
Thee
Atmel Vetroreum Dmitter
Nord “Pesas Int
Btu
Amd Central Pexas Fr
Pennsylvania
Pittsptreh
She Om Barrewis Abeitheld
Giorgan
Yas
Laas
Pete
Tage
Dar Baths
Pets
Thas Eteen
Tia
Micaey
Cadis
Reedy
Drea Merton
Pavel Sa
Comaittom
Mnefrock ED
Biarch
Syed
Ated
Bn Ion Phas
National Ecotjetl
Pyar Or
Dicate
RUM
Leighton Mount
Fore Grand Jury
Dallas
Parmelee Boy
Mlaico City
Ghiod P Fepe
Esther Wado Goub
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