May 19 anniversaries span leaders and wars
A list of historical anniversaries notes Burton Gwinnett’s death near Savannah 1777, Bonaparte’s 1798 Toulon voyage to Egypt, Amoy seized 1853, Eliot’s Harvard presidency 1869, Queen Natalie expelled 1891, Gladstone death 1898, Italy wartime entries 1915, Aland Island settlement 1916, and 1917 Russia Sweden peace stance and army buildup.
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Burton Gwinnett
Savannah
England
Bonaparte
Toulon
Egypt
Amoy
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Natalie
Serbia
Belgrade
William E. Gladstone
Hawarden Castle
Liverpool
Italy
Russia
Sweden
Aland Island
Women and Political Roles Highlight 1920s Issue
Women prepare to join conference with men in Washington as Republican leaders plan an equal participation. Louisville reports a marriageable girl shortage due to soldiers at Camp Zachary Taylor. Lucy Stone becomes the first Massachusetts college graduate. A woman leads Detroit House of Correction. Marion Harland remains a prolific writer at 89. Royal baby naming dilemma ends with Alexandrina Victoria.
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Washington
Louisville
Camp Zachary Taylor
Massachusetts
Lucy Stone
Oberlin
Detroit
Kensington
Elizabeh
Russia
Alexandrina
Georgina
Alexandrina Victoria
Drina
Men Wanted for the Army in 1921
Advertises enlistment in the Army with good pay, easy hours, and chances of promotion. Encourages jobless or dissatisfied workers to see recruiters with yellow armbands or Major Blance at Post Hospital for details. Dated May 16, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Blance
Post Hospital
Webb County Board of Equalization Meeting Notice
Webb County commissioners court will meet as a Board of Equalization at the County Assessor's Office in the Court House in Laredo on Monday May 26 1919 to inspect correct or equalize the 1919 assessment books. J A Rodriguez County Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk of the County Court signed May 5 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners Court
Webb County
Texas
Court House
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Co. Com. Court of Webb Co
Y M C A Programs and Social Activities Report
The column recaps Sunday morning services at the Y M C A with Mrs. Macdonald and praise for community support from Laredo. It also covers a Sunday night Jewish Welfare Board Hall dance, Busy Bees Club events, theater party at Royal Theater, birthday celebrations, and a satirical note on Prohibition proposing a price-based scheme to eliminate drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Welfare Board
Ryan
Morton
Cattle Deal Closed Here for 450 Steers
A large cattle trade was completed Saturday when Walter A. Craig of this county sold 450 head of steers at 70 dollars each to Will Peters of Benavides Duval county. The cattle will be delivered at S. N. Johnson pasture and Peters will drive them to his ranch near Benavides for pasturage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Craig
Will Peters
Peters Ranch
Walter A. Craig
Benavides
Duval County
Mr. Craig
Mr. Peters
S. N. Johnson
Notice of Separate Debts for Annie Mansur
Notice is hereby given that after this date I will not be responsible for any debts made by my wife Annie Mansur. A M Mansur Laredo Texas May 8 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Mansur
A. M. Mansur
Laredo, Texas
Property for sale in Laredo on Market Plaza corner
Public notice announces the northwest corner of Block 42 in W. D. Laredo for sale. It describes 31 percent of lots with 110 feet frontage on Market Plaza and 182 feet depth on Hidalgo street. Interested parties contact executor B. Chacon for the Garcia estate at 129 Grant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block 42
W. D
Laredo
Market Plaza
Hidalgo Street
B. Chacon
War events recounted on the first anniversary of battles
One year has passed since May 19 as United States troops repelled German raids in Picardy and Lorraine. The report notes thousands killed and wounded in clashes between Mussulman and Bolshevik forces at Baku, and mentions Major Raoul Lufbery, famed American ace, shot down near Toul by an enemy air craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Picardy
Lorraine
Mussulman
Baku
Raoul Lufbary
Toul
Mrs Wiseman Corrects a Newspaper Death Date
Mrs Wiseman insists an obituary in multiple newspaper copies says Mr Biffler died on Saturday, despite her husband Joshua arguing it was Friday. He concedes a possible print error, yet she remains convinced the papers are in error and repeats her claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wiseman
Joshua
Two Generals Form Polish Front Against Germany and Bolshevism
General Haller of Poland and General Henrys of France pose as the new military leaders forming the Polish front. They unite to resist Germany and Bolshevism amid growing threats in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haller
Henrys
Germany
Germany will not sign the peace terms says Ebert
President Ebert told a Berlin demonstration that Germany would never accept the peace terms. He called the terms a product of the enemy’s revengeful hysteria and warned foreign powers would not permit Germany to be proscribed. The dispatch also notes Petlura reportedly joined the Soviet government and US units to sail home in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Ebert
Germany
British Ships Engage Bolsheviks in Gulf of Finland Fight
In Helsingfors on May 19 British warships fought the Russian Bolshevik fleet for 85 minutes in the Gulf of Finland. The Bolsheviks retreated to Kronstadt after a vessel was sunk and another stranded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsingfors
Gulf of Finland
Kronstadt
German peace mission returns to Versailles after Berlin visit
Count Rantzau head of the German peace mission arrives in Versailles from Berlin this morning accompanied by Landsberg and Giesberts and two other delegation members who had been in Berlin.
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Versailles
Count Rantzau
Span
Herr Landsberg
Herr Giesberts
Berlin
Exchanged Credentials Today Between Allied Powers and Austria
St. Germain May 19 report on the exchange of credentials between representatives of the allied and associated powers and the Austrian peace delegates. The session lasted four minutes and marked a formal step in the diplomatic process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Germain
War Between Russia and Rumania Escalates Over Besarabia
Moscow wireless dispatch reports a state of war after Ru mania rejects the ultimatum to evacuate Besarabia. Bolshevik forces cross the Dniester and defeat Rumanians occupying Tenegrutchi and Beder in the Tiranspol district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rumania
Bessarabia
Russia
Moscow
Dniester
Tiranpol
Tenegrutchi and
Beder
First US Railroad Admin booklet on Mesa Verde issued
The first of thirteen National Park publicity booklets, Mesa Verde Park, is off the press for free distribution. Dr. J Walter Fewkes writes the introduction An Appreciation of Mesa Verde National Park. Other booklets in the series will follow. Copies available from the Bureau of Service and railroad ticket offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
United States Railroad Administration
National Parks and Monuments
J. Walter Fewkes
Bureau of American Ethnology
Smithsonian Institution
Bureaus of Service
United States Railroad Consolidated Ticket Offices
Humane to the Limit Score and Spectator’s Dog Drought
A Rehoboth Sunday Herald note quotes a lecturer claiming Californians construe kindness to animals, recounting a heat wave that halted a dog act. The humane society barred the dog from performing in the afternoon, so the lecturer took the stage while the dog performed later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Three-hour League of Nations explanation sparks family clash
A grouchy father chides a young man for not going home while Gwendolyn admits fault in inviting him to explain the league of nations. The dialogue suggests lengthy discussions that will likely continue in future talks.
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Gwendolyn
League of Nations
Money Makers advertised in Times Want Ads
Classified brief notes that three money making opportunities appear in the Times Want Ads. The item lists potential ventures and seeks buyers or participants, typical of early 20th century classifieds.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Reward and Cure
A vintage advertisement claims a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a thirty five year trusted remedy. It describes blood action on mucous surfaces and promises general health improvement after short use. Testimonials are requested.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Eli
Hawker Sighted Off Ireland, 1506 Miles From Ireland
The Sopwith Aviation Company manager received a report at 6 PM that Aviator Hawker was 1506 miles off Ireland at 4 PM. Unofficial reports from London say Hawker, who left St John's yesterday to beat the Americans, was sighted off Ireland. Naval lookouts reported no signs by 2 PM and there was no official confirmation by 4 PM. An unofficial note claimed Sea Plane No. 3 crew were reserved by the American warship Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prensa
London
Sopwith Airplane Company
Hawker
Ireland
Harry G. Hawker
St. John's
Naval Anl
Columbia
Seaplane NC 3 Located North of Azores
Washington reports the missing seaplane NC 3 has been found seven miles north of the Azores still under its own power.
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Washington
Azores
Cotton futures soar in Liverpool market
Cotton futures rose sharply in Liverpool on May 19 by 96 to 128 American points, tracking gains in American markets amid strong trade demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Liverpool
Extra session opens at noon with party control shifts
Washington May 19 prompt at noon the extraordinary session of Congress began. Republicans hold majorities in both chambers and move to organize. Senate elected Cummins of Iowa president pro tempore over Pittman of Nevada 7 to 42 while House chose Gillett of Massachusetts over Clark for speaker.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
Senator Cummins
Iowa
Pittman
Nevada
Gillett
Massachusetts
Clark
Berger Challenged for Seat as Ballinger Objects
In Washington on May 19 Socialist Berger was called as new congress members were worn in. Chairman Ballinger of the elections committee challenged his right to a seat and the speaker ordered Berger to stand aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berger
Congress
Ballinger
Elections Committee
Irish corporal drills awkward squad with bout turn instructions
An Irish corporal in charge of a stubborn squad commands a bout turn and explains the facing changes. He notes right flank on left, rear rank in front, and that lower numbers are above, with fours moving forward and left rather than backward and right. He calls for shun and forms fours.
War Risk Bureau Reorganization Announces New Director
Washington May 19 The War Risk Insurance Bureau appoints R A Cholmeley Jones to direct the bureau succeeding Col. Henry D Lindsey who resigned yesterday The bureau handles payments of insurance allotments and compensation to 4 000 000 soldiers and dependents in France and at home
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Associated Press
Washington
War Risk Insurance Bureau
R. A. Cholmeley Jones
New York
Bureau
France
Col
Henry D. Lindsey
Centennial Birth Anniversary of James O Broadhead
Notable figures mark anniversaries across the nation as Memphis begins a gala week for its city founding centennial. National and local leaders converge in Washington and New York for conventions and campaigns spanning law, prohibition, and industrial issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Broadhead
Missouri
Memphis
Wilson
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Salvation Army
United States
American Bankers’ Association
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
New York City
Milestones Along the Road to Prohibition
A historical overview tracing early proposals and debates on national prohibition from 1867 to the post Civil War era. It notes Blair's 1876 Senate proposal, Armstrong's constitutional amendment idea, Calhoun's army liquor ban in 1818, and the 1850s temperance wave that led to state prohibitory laws later repealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Henry W. Blair
New Hampshire
Wiliam H. Armstrong
Calhoun
U. S. Army
Mercyless Talk Sparks Grim Insurance Twist
In a sharp exchange Digby reveals a twenty-year endowment policy maturing next month while Mercenary presses for a life redo. Rigby replies with a firm wish to avoid repeating the past as the policy looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigby
Digby
Sprained Ankle Promptly Treated with Liniment
For a sprained ankle, apply Chamberlain’s Liniment as soon as possible after injury and follow the printed directions that accompany the bottle.
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Cage
Pense
Board OF Equalization
Violet 8
Oberfeldt Society
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Woman's Club
Christ Church
Soldiers Club
Miriam Chapter No. 86
O. BE. S
Masonic Hall
W. N. Young
San Antonio
Staunton
Virginia
Keevtn
M. T. Cogley
Pauline Rodgers
Little Rock
Arkansas
E. H. Buent
W. W. Oliver
Peyton Kerr
Mr. Oliver
Asherton
J. P. Leyendecker
J. H. Hale
H. C. Hall
Washington, D. C
A. C. Hamilton
Le's Surgical
John Loftus
Dolores
Houston Street
H. J. Hamilton
Waco
Texas Medical Association
J. W. Thompson
Dallas
Mrs. Thompson
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
A. J. Barthelow
Phillips
Fort McIntosh
Hiram Philips
Col. Phillips
Chamont
Mrs
D. D. Davies
Hannah Louise
Lieut. B. West Hopson
New York School of Fine and Applied Art
Margaret O. Giles
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
J. A. Burnett
Emilie Halsell
Busy Bees Club
Rosalie Biggio
Marjorie Lou Fish
Minerva G’sell
Marjorie Fish
Dorothy Morton
Lois Derby
Mildred Leyend
Maude McKnight
Royal Theater
William Kemper
Kemper
J. H. Davis
H. Cluck
J. B. Jones
C. M. Fish
Emilie Hassell
Jamie Ward
Henry Ward
Chacon
Julia McVicar
Catherine O'Sell
Rebecca
Roberta
Mary
Ralph Cook
Gordon
Mabel Barr
Halsell Mims
Nellie Ward
Leonard Ernst
Rosita Barlow
Alfred Poggenpohl
Poland
Irish
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Petlura
Warsaw
Pershing
War Department
Rantzau
Mesa Verde Park
Bellans
WAR Risk Bureau
Lindsley
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