Sells Floto Circus to Visit Laredo with Major Show Stop
The Sells Floto circus arrives in Laredo on Friday November 11 for afternoon and night shows and a dawn street parade. The Second Largest Show on Earth features Poodles Hannaford, 400 stars, and a Chicago Coliseum performance with three rings two stages and a new hippodrome track.
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Laredo
Sells-Floto
Chicago Coliseum
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Riding Clown
Sells- Floto
America
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Chicago
Armenta Trial Begins With Jury Picked
The Armenta murder trial opened after two earlier venues, jurors seated in the district court. Santiago Armenia stands accused of fatally shooting Vicente Vega on September 4 in this city. Defense is led by W. F. Neblett Jr. appointed by the court, with District Attorney John A. Walls for the state. Testimony began late yesterday and more witnesses are expected to take the stand today as the case moves toward a verdict.
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Armenia
Vicente Vega
Fritz Werner
Furney Muller
L. F. Ochoa
J. W. Ward
Jesus Wise
M. A. Harper
F. W. Krause
Felix Dodier
Tomas Arispe
Charles H. Bell
Henry Dieu
A. M. Vermeer
W. F. Neblett Jr
John A. Walls
Laredo Kiwanis to Present High Class Concert at Royal Opera House
Tomorrow night at the Royal Opera House the Laredo Kiwanis Club presents a second concert featuring Nevada Van Der Veer, a famed mezzo contralto, and Reed Miller, a prominent American tenor. The program promises selections far superior to previous local offerings, with box office seats already selling well.
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Royal Opera House
Laredo
Reed Miller
Vancouver
Miller
Royal @pexa House
Lloyd George Seen As Energetic Leader Ahead Of Washington Visit
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George, sailing this week for the Washington conference, is eager to meet Americans on their soil. The piece traces his ascent from humble Welsh roots to peak roles, noting his energy, honesty, and teetotal habit, with praise from foes for his courage and straightforwardness.
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London
United States
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Llood George
David Lloyd George
Manchester
Llanystumdwy
Wales
Criccieth
Richard Owen
Carnarvon
England
Board of Trade
LloydeGorge
Social Calendar and Quiet Hours Observed
Circle 1 and Circle 2 of the Ladies Auxiliary meet at the homes of Mrs. H. M. Austin and Mrs. L. H. Hanson at 3:30 and 3:30 PM respectively. Includes notices of travels, story hour at Heights school, Health Center patronage, church meetings, and a Centenary Sunday observance with mission-building funds.
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Presbyterian Church
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L. H. Hanson
Heights
American Red Cross
Road of Ambition at Rialto Theatre today and tomorrow
Conway Tearle stars as a man who shifts roles from workman to financier to refined gentleman in The Road of Ambition showing at Rialto Theatre today and tomorrow. Bill Mathews is highlighted as an energetic, inventive screen character. The piece notes a common cold prevention tip and urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at early signs.
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Conway Tearle
Rialto Theatre
Bill Matthews
Chamberlain
Sporting Notes: Umpires, Boxers, and Gridiron Hopes
Bill Klein has umpired ten world series and Charley Rigler seven. Carl Mays pitched one shutout in the season and one in the world series. Buck Crouse denies fighting Mike McTigue in Montreal. Gloucester plans a new schooner for next year’s inter national fishing boat race off Gloucester. Madera, Penn State’s left tackle, out for at least three months after breaking his leg. Jim Thorpe signs Dinger for the Cleveland Tigers. Doane starts season with Brickey’s provisional team of New York. Exhibition games by Texas leaguers in Mexico fail to draw pay. Boston Arena sets aside two thousand seats at a dollar each for boxing shows. Yale’s football team ils the best Elis squad in years. Jack Miller says the St. Louis Cardinals had the NL’s best team and should have won the pennant. Jim Coffroth and Billy Gibson open boxing club in New York November 28. Harvard and Princeton football aim to break two-year tie streaks on November 5.
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New York
Mexico
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Yale
Elis
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Jim Coffroth
Billy Gibson
Tex Rickard
Harvard
Princeton
Accused Lewis of Passing Buck Sparks Labor Rift
Indianapolis reporting that John L. Lewis promised detailed instructions to Farrington after the accusation of buck passing in strike leadership. Illinois miners near Carlinville and Staunton walked out before state headquarters ordered workers back.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Farrington
Thirteen Hundred Miners Strike at Peabody Taylorville
Springfield Ill Nov 3 thirteen hundred miners of the Peabody mines at Taylorville are out on strike per state headquarters at noon.
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Peabody Mines
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Premier Craig Goes to London Over Ulster Boundary
Ulster premier Sir James Craig accepted the invitation to London to discuss Ulster stance on government plans arising from Sinn Fein proposals. Government says plans appear feasible if Ulster agrees, though no formal agreement exists. Craig has maintained he will not intervene until an agreement is reached.
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Associated Press
London
James Craig
Ulster
James
Sinn Fein
Government Expenditures Cut to 3.94 Billion for 1922
Washington November 3 Estimated expenditures of the government for the 1922 fiscal year total 3.94 billion dollars, down 94 million from the August estimate. President Harding told Congress the new figure accompanies deficiency appropriations totaling 187.922 million dollars, which were considered in arriving at the revision.
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Harding
Congress
Attack on Strikebreakers at New York Milk Station
More than 100 men assaulted three loaders at a Manhattan milk distributing station early today. Police arrested nine after a chase. Two milk and cream trucks were stolen and recovered later. Fifteen cans of cream were dumped into the streets.
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Ilk
Massachusetts golf champion Louis Tellier found dead at Braeburn links
The body of Louis Tellier, state open golf champion, was found hanged in a shelter on the Braeburn country club links. The medical examiner ruled death by his own hand.
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Newton
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Louis Tellier
Braeburn Country Club
Discount Rate Reduction by Dallas Reserve Bank
Washington on November 3, the rediscount rate of the Dallas reserve bank was cut from 6 percent to 4 1/2 percent, aligning with reductions in eight other districts announced yesterday. The Boston bank, at 5 percent, is expected to lower its rate soon.
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Washington
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Reserve Board
Boston Bank
Oil workers vote to return after council's recommendations
Washington reports that Southern California oil workers on strike for weeks have voted almost unanimously to accept the district council's recommendations and go back to work. Secretary Davis was informed by telegram from President Yarrow of the council.
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Associated Press
Washingto
Births in Texas Rise in October Totals Reported
Austin report shows 6,909 births in October in Texas. Of these 3,095 were white boys and 2,940 were white girls, per state health officer Dr. Carrick.
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Austin
Texas
Carrick
Prohibition Officers Meet In Regina on Liquor Shipments
Regina Sask November 3 The American government will be asked not to grant further permits for liquor shipment across the Canadian border without provincial consent The Canadian government will be urged to prevent bond releases for illegal shipments to the United States Various methods to curb rum running were discussed
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United States
Canada
Associated Press
Regina
Sask
Prohibition
Ruths Share Still Unpaid After World Series Route
Chicago reports Babe Ruth along with Bob Meusel and William Piercy have unpaid shares from the world series receipts. Commissioner Landis ordered distribution, and word of a possible hold on the shares followed Ruths barnstorming tour.
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Babe Ruth
Bob Meusel
William Piercy
Ruth
Landis
Yankees
Riot in Jerusalem Ends in Deaths and Injuries
Five people were killed and 18 wounded in Jerusalem on November 3 as Arab rioters attempted to attack the Jewish quarter. Police reports say they thwarted the assault and later Muslim leaders marched through the streets to restore order.
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Gy Associated Press
Jerusalem
Watson defied opponents over trial and charges
Washington reports Senate hearing as Senator Watson produced letters offering proof that American soldiers overseas were hanged without trial. He challenged Republicans with defiant taunts and claimed three million privates supported him, while saying photographs would anger black soldiers witnessing the claims.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senator Watson
Watson
Vessel Afire At Sea Off Halifax
A large unknown vessel is afire about 400 miles southeast of Halifax based on a wireless message from the British tanker Saxoline.
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Associated Press
Halifax
N. S
England Reduced Rate in Bank of England Cut
London on November 3 reports the Bank of England reduced the discount rate to 5 percent from 5 1/2 percent. The move drew attention in the United States as an indicator of London financial conditions and market trends.
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London
Bank of England Today
Bank of England
United States
Exiled to Madeira Exiled Emperor Charles and Empress Zita to Madeira
Lisbon reports that arrangements are complete to receive former Emperor Charles and ex-Empress Zita as exiles on Madeira. A telegram from Funchal confirms the plan for their residence on the island.
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Lisbon
Charles
Zita
Madeira
Funchal
Today’s events mark celebrations across nations and leaders
The Republic of Panama marks its 18th birthday. William McKinlay is noted for a 25th anniversary since election. Marshal Foch and General Pershing visit St. Louis. Omaha hosts the first International Aero Congress with the Pulitzer Trophy races. Lloyd George and his party travel from England to the Washington arms conference.
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Republic of Panama
William McKinlay
Marshal Foch
General Pershing
Keene Lifts Boxing Ban After Eight Decades
After an 80 year closure Keene New Hampshire ends the boxing ban reopening local rings. City officials voted to permit boxing events restoring combat sports to the small New England town.
One Year Ago Today in Britain
On November 3 a year ago British labor leaders ended the great coal strike and the House of Lords approved the government policy of Irish reprisals marking a notable political shift and labor quieting.
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House of Lords
Good Health Through Regular Bowels
Health tip urging regularity for well being. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild, gentle aid when constipated.
Sale Tax Fight Begins In Senate Amid Revisions
The Kentucky Associated Press reports the sale tax fight in the Senate, narrowed to three issues: soldier bonus, excess profits tax amendment, and corporate income tax. Senators expect rapid progress with a vote by Saturday. The finance committee favored extending the emergency tariff to February 1 while the permanent tariffs are enacted. Senator Smoot launched the sales tax push after amendments were disposed of, with proponents claiming 40 votes pledged.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
House
Smoot
Railroad employees morally bound to serve public
Ben W. Hooper former Tennessee governor and US railroad labor board member told the Chicago Traffic Club that railways are public utilities with monopolistic powers and that the government regulates carriers in many respects, urging employees to uphold efficient uninterrupted service.
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Chicago
Ben. W. Hooper
Tennessee
United States Railroad Labor Board
Chicago Traffic Club
Houghton Named as Germany Ambassador in President’s Plan
Washington November 3 The president’s plan reportedly favors Alanson B. Houghton of Corning New York a U S representative as ambassador to Germany after a conference with Charles D Hilles Republican national committeeman from New York The move follows talks aimed at shaping the diplomatic post early in the new term
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Associated Press
Washington
Alanson B. Houghton
Corning
New York
House of Representatives
Germany
Charlies D. Hilles
Famine District Children Hide in Woods Like Young Animals
Riga reports by official wireless from Moscow that children driven from famine cities in the Saratov district live in woods and fields. The waifs subsist on roots and grass, fleeing in fear when approached by adults.
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Associated Press
Riga
Saratov
Moscow
Pioneer T A Ames Dies at 102 in Greenville
Aged 102 year old T A Ames a Hunt county pioneer died at his Greenville Texas home yesterday He was born in Augusta Maine and moved to Texas in 1848 His death was reported from Greenville on November 3 with his long state service noted and his Maine birth.
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Greenville
Texas
T. A. Ames
Hunt County
Augusta
Maine
Tragic Toledo Fire Claims Mother and Five Children
A Toledo apartment fire this morning killed a mother Mrs Greenburg and all five children Eva 15 Anna 13 Leah 9 and David 6. The blaze destroyed their apartment and residents report the fire spread rapidly trapping the family inside. Firefighters battled the flames but could not save the victims.
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Toledo
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