James Henry Thomas A Prominent British Labor Leader
James Henry Thomas, M P, president of the National Union of Railway Men of England, a long time labor figure in Britain, rose from errand boy to engine cleaner and locomotive engineer on the Great Western Railway. He entered Parliament in 1910 and soon became a key political figure and Privy Councillor. His influence in major labor disputes has favored conciliation for peaceful settlements.
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James Henry Thomas
M.P
National Union of Railway Men of England
Labor
Great Britain
Wales
Great Western Railway
Britain
House of Commons
Thomas
Inauguration of Hindenburg as German President
One year ago today on May 12 Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg was formally inaugurated as president of the German Republic.
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Paul von Hindenburg
German Republic
Field Marshal von Hindenburg marks first year as president
Observances note National Hospital Day two day event to promote hospital roles and needs. Centenary of Scottish divine Alexander Roberts noted for Greek teaching in public ministry. Geneva hosts League of Nations conference on uniform passport rules. Houston opens Southern Baptist Convention session. New Orleans hosts Interstate Cottonseed Crushers' Association annual convention. NYU Hall of Fame to unveil busts of nine American figures.
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von Hindenburg
German Republic
Alexander Roberts
Christ
League of Nations
Geneva
Southern Baptist Convention
Houston
Texas
New Orleans
Interstate Cottonseed Crushers’ Association
Daniel Boone
Edwin Booth
Jonathan Edwards
James Kent
Augustus Saint Gandens
Daniel Webster
George Peabody
el Whitney
Roger Williams
New York University
Railroad Time Table for Texas and Mexico
Train schedules list Texas-Mexican services with Train No. 1 leaving Corpus Christi 10 06 a m and arriving 8 36 p m Train No. 2 from Corpus Christi 8 36 p m For International and Great Northern through fast train to St Louis leaves 8 46 a m arrives 8 50 p m Night Train departs 11 36 p m arrives 6 20 m Rio Grande and Eagle Pass services include Laredo to Dolores 5 30 a m to 10 00 p m except Sundays and Dolores to Laredo 2 25 p m to 3 00 p m except Sundays
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Dolores
Violets Highlight Oberfeldt Society Notes
Oberfeldt Society Editor reports on local social events with Mrs Violets and the Oberfeldt circle. Telephone contact listed for society updates and upcoming gatherings.
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Mra
Violets
Oberfeldt Society
Social Calendar Wednesday and Thursday Highlights
Mrs J J Ohern hosts a bridge luncheon at the Hamilton Hotel at 1 30 PM. Christ Church Parish Guild meets at the Rectory at 3 30 PM. Thursday includes Mrs Adelina Perez hosting Club Vesper at 3 PM. Ladies Aid of Christian Church gathers at the church parlors at 3 PM with a needles and thread reminder. Esperanza and Angela Casso entertain at 3 46 PM at 212 Salinas Avenue in honor of Miss Esther Penn.
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J. J. O'Hern
Hamilton
Christ Church
Adelina M. Perez
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Esperanza
Angela Casso
Bridge
Salinas Avenue
Esther Penn
Carlos Palaces
Horace Hamlin
Convery
Hortense Leyendecker
Mesdames J. 8
J. B. Morton
Joe Davis
P. P. Leyendecker, Sr
P. P. Leyendecker, Jr
Tejeda
M. Guerra, Jr
C. M. de la Garza
Amar Penn
Spring Scenes in Washington Square and Local Social News
A lively Washington Square vignette describes children at play and families relaxing in the sun, with sparrows, a bus, and a sketching man near the Arch. The rest of the item covers social notes from Waco and Sherman including weddings, visits, bridge club gatherings, and a violin recital by Miss Marjore Muriel Powell in Sherman.
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Laredo
J. B. Roark
Marjore Muriel Powell
Kidd-Key College
Sherman
Texas
Henrica Jones
Pettis Pipes
Birthday Party Celebrates Paul Sulak Jr Fourth Birthday
Mrs Paul Co Sulak hosted a large daytime party for Paul Sulak Jr celebrating his fourth birthday. Games named prizes and a large four candle cake formed the centerpiece as guests including Mercella Granoff Henrietta Spindle and many others attended with balloons ice cream and a street car prize for Eddie Torchin.
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Paul Co. Sulak
Paul Junior
Bish
Hattie Jame Swiher
Eddie “Torchin
Mercella Granoff
Henrietta Spindle
Ethel Loyer
Anne Louise
Dorothy Haynie
Genette
Franklin
Sylvia Franklin
Carolyn
Smith
Helen McIver
Agreed Upon Changes In Farm Relief Bill
Washington May 12 important changes in the Haugen farm relief bill were agreed upon today by supporters. The price stabilization appropriation was reduced from 375000000 to 175000000.
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Associated Press
Washington
Revolt in Poland Report Sparks Fear of Coup
Berlin reports a military evolution in Poland with army officers and Pilsudski loyalists marching on Warsaw. Premier Witaz to protect capital as troops are ordered to maintain order amid fear of a coup d etat.
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Ay Associated
Press
Berlin
Poland
Pilsudski
Warsaw
Wita
Paris
Havas
Calles Closes Seven Catholic Churches in Tabasco
President Calles orders seven Catholic churches in Tabasco closed citing alleged abandonment by priests and noncompliance with constitutional religious requirements. The buildings will be converted into public schools.
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Associated Prose
Mexico City
Calles
Tabasco
Rock Island Line Authorized from Liberal to Amarillo
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway to build a 145 mile line from Liberal Kansas to Amarillo Texas. The ruling marks a major expansion for the carrier and the span will connect key prairie markets and routes in the Southwest.
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Washington
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Liberal
Kan
Amarillo
Texas
Pole voyage to the Arctic by Floyd Lor and Norge LN 80 crew
A news brief notes Floyd Lor and the Norge LN 80 crew completed a polar flight. After eight months they returned to civilization from the Pole, outlining a treacherous expedition and its timely news reach.
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M i
Evolution Opposed at Southern Baptist Convention
Associated Press reports in Houston on May 12 that the Southern Baptist Convention debated evolution for a brief period. The assembly adopted a Genesis based declaration affirming special creation and rejecting theories of human origins from animal ancestry, with Dr George Me Daniel of Richmond elected president.
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Associated’ ‘Press
Houston
Texas
Baptist’ Convention
Ita
George
Daniel of
Richmond
Sacco and Vanzetti Lose Six Year Legal Battle
The Massachusetts Supreme Court denies Sacco and Vanzetti a new trial ending the six year effort financed by radical groups. They will face sentence in the Superior Court after their 1921 conviction for the murder of a shoe company paymaster and guard in South Braintree.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Nicola ‘Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
for-Life
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Sacco
Vanszett
Superior Court
South Braintree
Norge dirigible Norge passes polar region flags dropped
Fragmentary report notes the Amundsen B dirigible Norge passing the polar area with American Norwegian and Italian flags mentioned as dropped during the voyage.
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Flage i
London
Norge
Measuring Post Children At Longchamp Race Track
Paris officials at Longchamp Race Track will admit children by height rather than age. A post near the paddock shows two marks thirty nine and fifty eight inches. children under thirty nine enter free, those between marks pay half price, and taller youths pay full admission.
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Associated Press
Paris
Longchamp
Silver Queen of Utah Travels 50,000 Miles a Year
Mrs Suzanne Emery Holmes owner of Holmes silver mines in Utah claims an average 50 000 miles traveled yearly for a quarter century totaling about 1 250 000 miles since 1920 She notes trips to Europe Crypt and South Africa and says her Pasadena home now inspires her to make it distinctive through global ideas She is described as one of the wealthiest women in the world.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Suzanne Emery-Holmes
Utah
Europe
Crypt
South Africa
Pasadena
Emery Holmes
Holmes Silver Mines
Berlin Chancellor Resigns as Fascist Drive Fails
Berlin May 12. Chancellor Luther forced to quit as his cabinet resigns after a Democratic motion defeats him following a prior fascist no confidence vote. President von Hindenburg asks the cabinet to stay on. Berlin police disclose detailed plans for a fascist dictatorship aimed at restoring the Hohenzollern empire.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Luther
von Hindenburg
Hohenzollern Empire
Summer in Adirondacks: Coolidge to Vacation at Irwin Kirkwood Home
President Coolidge has virtually decided to spend his summer vacation this year in the Adirondacks at the summer home of Irwin Kirkwood, publisher of the Kansas City Star, as reported by Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Coolidge
Irwin, Kirkwood
Kansas
City. Star
British general strike called off after talks
London May 12 The Trades Union Congress leaders who started the general strike met Prime Minister Baldwin and his cabinet at noon and announced the strike was called off to resume negotiations on miners grievances. Government said negotiations could not resume during the strike. The TUC sent telegrams to affiliated unions urging resumption as industry gears are expected to restart soon.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
Trades Union Congress
Baldwin
Arthur Pugh
Livestock Conditions Strong Across Texas in May
Houston reports show Texas livestock conditions at their best in years. Agricultural statistician H H Schutz notes ranges seldom better, based on the federal agriculture monthly report released today.
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Houston
Texas
H. H. Schutz
Federal Department of. Agriculture
Temperament in Hollywood Directors and Music
Associated Prona reports that directors in the motion picture industry, led by James Cruze, show a tempered approach to music. He notes mufflers in ears to block orchestra roar, saying he does not want music to hide actor defects during love scenes or distract from performances.
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Holywood
Cal
James Cruze
Cruze
King George counsels explorers to write human, chatty recount
London May 12 King George remarks that the monarch has a news instinct. He urges Major and Mrs Court Treatt to write their adventures in a human, chatty style with anecdotes of experiences as told to him and as they happened.
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Associated Press
London
King George
Major
Court Treatt
Business news from Washington and Maryland delegates
Fragmentary text notes a business section in Washington DC and Maryland delegates attending a convention. It mentions a chamber of commerce and an elected speaker or listed official. Details are incomplete and unclear.
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Washington
Richie
Maryland
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