Today’s Anniversaries May 26 Thru 1918 Events
May 26 entries note historic anniversaries across centuries. Zinzendorf born Dresden 1700, Sara Jewett born Buffalo 1847, Montana Territory formed 1864, Fenian raid repelled 1870, Valkyrie Ill launched 1895, Corong wm Moscow 1896, McAdoo ordered eight hour day 1918.
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Nicholas Ludwig Zinzendorf
Dresden
Saxony
Bavaria
Sara Jewett
Buffalo
N. Y
Cambridge
Mass
Montana
Idaho
Lincoln
Canada
United States
Valkyrie
Glasgow
Corong
Russia
Moscow
McAdoo
Right Hon Herbert Samuel seen as Palestine High Commissioner nominee
The article profiles Herbert L. Samuel a leading Anglo Jewish figure born in Liverpool who rose from Oxford honors to Parliament in 1902 and held roles including Under-Secretary at the Home Office, Chancellor of the Duchy, Postmaster General, Local Government Board president, and Home Secretary, with reforms noted during the Asquith government.
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Herbert L. Samuel
Palestine
Great Britain
Liverpool
Oxford University
House of Commons
Home Department
Duchy of Lancaster
Local Government Board
Asquith
Kalut eruption wiped out 31 Java villages
One year ago today Kalut volcano in Java engulfed 31 villages housing about 15,000 people in a catastrophic eruption. Authorities noted widespread destruction and ongoing relief efforts across the affected area.
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Kalut
Java
Western intercollegiate tennis championships opened
The 1920 Western intercollegiate tennis championships begin at Chicago with top players from Chicago Michigan Purdue Iowa Wisconsin Illinois and other leading Western universities competing. Spirited matches expected as title events unfold.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Michigan
Purdue
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Kansas Wheat Crop Stages Phenomenal Comeback
Kansas wheat is described as in excellent condition statewide after abundant rains ended a severe drought. An official May 1 estimate puts the crop at 92,082,000 bushels, about 19.2 percent of national winter wheat output, with 16 percent of planted acres abandoned, and harvest labor priced around 70 cents an hour.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Great Central Wheat Belt
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Public manicure engagements offered at City Barber Shop
The notice invites the public to obtain manicuring services at the City Barber Shop. Interested individuals are asked to call 1103 for engagements dated 4 16 1f, with the general public urged to respond.
Springfield Ship Named for City Launch Today
The ship Springfield named after Springfield Massachusetts due to the citys strong fourth Liberty bond drive is to be launched today at Portsmouth New Hampshire.
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Springfield
Mass
Portsmouth
N. H
Social Calendar Notes From Local Churches
The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at the Rectory at 4 PM Wednesday. The four circles of the Baptist church W M A hold a general meeting at the church at 4 PM Thursday.
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Woman's Auxiliary of
Christ Church
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
G. J. Burr
J. &. Trout
Devine
Sun District
The
Baptist Church
Spring City Notes and Social Roundup
Social column items from town list departures to visits in San Antonio, Fort Worth and beyond. Families, clubs, and school groups host dances, recitals, and gatherings at Elks Hall, Baptist churches, high school, and private homes with plans and travel updates for many residents.
Prague to Celebrate Freedom with Allied Leaders Attending
Prague plans grand festivities next month to mark 15 million Czecho-Slovaks regaining freedom after three centuries under Austro-Hungarian rule. Invitations go to eminent figures worldwide, aiming to host Marshal Foch, Earl Haig, General Pershing, and other Allied leaders. British luminaries pledge support including Lord Dunsany, Edward Elgar, Patrick Campbell, and C R Nevinson for theater, music, and art events.
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London
Prague
Marshal Foch
Earl Haig
General Pershing
Lord Dunsany
Prague National Theater
Edward Elgar
Patrick Campbell
Pygmalion
C. R. Nevinson
Colonel House Highly Recommended in Berlin
Berlin May 26. E M House of Texas was recommended to the German foreign office by Count von Bernstorff, ambassador in Washington, after a 1916 European trip as Wilson's representative. Bernstorff said House is neutral discreet and trusted and could improve mutual relations.
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Associated Press
Berlin
E. M. House of Texas
Foreign Office
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Europe
Wilson
Bernstorff
Gottlieb von Jagow
Col. House
United States
House
West Virginia Primary Draws Parties in Statewide Vote
Charleston May 26. West Virginia voters go to the polls for a statewide primary with four Republican presidential candidates Louis Adam Baird Howard Sutherland William Grant Wester and Leonard Wood listed. Democrats show no ticket with many likely to write in choices while delegates must pledge to follow voters.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Double Election Board
Louis Adam Baird
Parkersburg
United States
Fred Paul Grosscup
Ephraim F. Morgan
Fairmont
Samuel B. Montgomery
Kingwood
Arthur B. Koontz
Adam B. Littlepage
Congress
Two Republican Conventions Open In San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on May 26 two Republican state conventions were held as numerous negro delegates with white allies withdrew from the regular convention. Both bodies elected uninstructed delegates to the National convention.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Compromise Talks Sought in Pink Boll Worm Dispute
In Austin on May 26, efforts to reach a compromise in the pink boll worm dispute will be made at a conference of all interests tonight. If a deal looks possible, four horticultural board members will be summoned. the house and senate were not in session.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Conference of All Interests
Horticultural Board
House
Senate
Three Lever Act Sections Ruled Unconstitutional
United States District Judge A B Anderson in Indianapolis today held three sections of the Lever act unconstitutional and quashed twelve of eighteen counts against both miners and operators.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United States District
A. B. Anderson
City extends closing hours under new summer schedule
Vienna reports the city government has partly nullified the summer time change by extending closing hours by one hour for theaters coffee houses and restaurants, affecting daily city life and business hours.
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Associated Press
Vienna
International Law Association begins 29th conference at Portsmouth
The International Law Association opens its twenty-ninth conference in Portsmouth with sessions led by the Earl of Reading. The American Ambassador in London chairs one section as participants discuss laws of war at sea, treatment of prisoners, aviation in peace time, and League of Nations cooperation.
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London
International Law Association
United States
Canada
Portsmouth
Earl of Reading
League of Nations
American arms eyed for Olympic marksmanship in Belgium
Antwerp May 26—If allowed by American authorities the U S army rifle and pistol will be used by Belgian marksmen at the Seventh Olympiad events in Waterloo July 24 to 31. Belgian experts say American weapons surpass all others and have asked for permission to employ them. Entries close June 23 with wide national representation.
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Associated Press
Antwerp
Waterloo
Brussels
France
Do Your Best Keep Fit for Family Duty
A call to every worker to maximize effort for family welfare by maintaining health. The note urges using Chamberlain's Tablets to cure constipation or digestion troubles, following the simple directions, and quickly returning to daily labor.
Four commissioners urge formal probe into Carranza death
In Mexico City on May 26 four commissioners named by Obregon and Gonzalez urge a formal investigation into Carranza death. They say the facts indicate a premeditated conspiracy by Herb ero that Carranza trusted, leading to the president's betrayal. Prisoners from Tlaxcalantongo await Adolfo de la Huerta's decision on their fate. In Washington two Americans Homer Carr and MacDonald were reported captured at Jimenez, Chihuahua.
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Rodolfo Herrero
de la Huerta
Associated Press
Mexico City
Carranza
Carranza Party
Obregon
Gonzalez
Herrero
Tlaxcalantongo
Adolf
Washington
Homer Carr
MacDonald
Jimenez
Chihuahua
State Department
Texas Democratic Delegates Stand With Prohibition Pact
In Dallas on May 26 a Texas Democratic convention elected 36 delegates with one vote each and 16 at large delegates with quarter votes, including several women. Delegates were uninstructed on presidential choice, endorsed Wilson and Hobby administrations and the unimpaired league of nations, and opposed light wines and beers. Dwight Lewelling withdrew to back Pat Neff. Delegates were instructed to oppose any platform or candidate favoring violation or nullification of constitutional prohibition.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Wilson
Hobby
League of Nations
Dwight Lewelling
Pat Neff
Waco
Rival groups delay Louisiana ratification vote on Anthony amendment
In Louisiana on May 26, Representative Jason Rouge reports that competing suffrage organizations announced plans that could stall any immediate move in the state legislature to ratify the Anthony amendment, which would make Louisiana the 36th state to do so.
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Associated Press
Jason Rouge
Louisiana
Consul Garcia Rejects Viable Authority In Mexico
Consul Melquiades Garcia yesterday telegrammed the Mexican Ambassador in Washington stating the constitutional government he represented has ceased to exist. He asked where to deliver the consulate and said he would inventory its property and funds and hand them to authorities once the United States recognizes a new Mexican government.
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Washington
Laredo
Melquiades Garcia
Sic
Salvador Diego Fernandez
Melqeiades Garcia
Garcia
Times
United States
Mexico
Laredo Lodge Calls Meeting for Masonic Work
Masonic notice from Laredo Lodge No 647 A F and A M invites visiting brethren to a called meeting Friday at 8 p m. Work in the M M degree. Fritz Werner, W M.
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Laredo
A. M
Fritz Werner
W. M
Economy Salvage House Offers Army Shoes Shirts and More
A salvage store at 1701 Hidalgo St lists 20 000 Army shoes 1 000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20 000 Army leggings and many other articles plus 1 000 pairs of ladies shoes new at less than cost of manufacture.
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Hidalgo St
Daniels Says Steam Roller Used On Him Before Senate Panel
Secretary Daniels told the senate naval investigation committee that he would appeal to the full panel if Chairman Hale insists on recording an unfair statement about the condition of American war ships at war’s start. Senator Pitman warned he would protect the record on the senate floor against the chairman’s questions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigation Committee
Hale
Pitman
Nevada
Senate
State seeks 750000 dollar appropriation bill
The state board of control has nearly drafted a bill requesting about 750000 dollars to cover deficiencies in the state department and eleemosynary institutions for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 30 1920. The measure is expected to be presented to the legislature on Thursday.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Control
State Department
Officials struggle to fit 200 meter race on curve at Antwerp stadium
Antwerp May 10 officials planning the August Olympic games report difficulty arranging a straight 200 meter race track. The stadium permits only about a hundred yards of straight course, so the event will likely be run on a gradual elliptical curve using the available oval layout.
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Associated Press
Antwerp
Training at Antwerp Low Altitude for Olympic Prep
The article notes Antwerp sits only a few feet above sea level and offers London like climate with fog and murkiness ideal for Olympic training. It states experts doubt effects on high altitude trained athletes and describes August weather as warm and relatively dry with rare rain.
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Associated Press
Antwerp
London
Belgium
Wislander Barred as Sweden Declined Thorpe Prizes
At Antwerp on May 10 the Swedish all around athlete Wislander tied in fate with Thorpe after refusing to accept prizes awarded to Thorpe for the 1912 Olympics. Wislander insists the medals belong to Thorpe and has been barred from further Olympic competition as the Stockholm committee maintains the rulings.
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Associated Press
Antwerp
Thorpe
Stockholm
Wislander
Motion for New Trial Filed in Cano Robbery Case
Walter Winslow and Wilmer Threadgill, lawyers for Agustin Cano, filed a motion for a new trial after Cano was convicted by a district court jury on a robbery by firearms charge and sentenced to fifteen years. Cano also faces four additional cases.
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Walter Winslow
Wilmer Threadgill
Agustin Cano
Cano
Cane
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