OUR BAILY BIRTHDAY PARTY OCTOBER 31
William G. McAdoo born in Marietta Georgia sixty eight years ago today. Josiah O. Wolcott born in Dover Delaware forty four years ago today. Rear Admiral William A Moffett born in Charleston South Carolina sixty two years ago today. John F Moors born in Boston Massachusetts sixty years ago today.
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William G. McAdoo
U. S. Treasury
Marietta
Josiah O. Wolcott
U. S
Delaware
Dover
Del
William A. Moffett
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Charleston
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John F. Moors
Boston
Buried Lord Mayor MacSwiney Remembered in Cork One Year Later
One year after the death of Lord Mayor MacSwiney Cork marks the burial anniversary. Across the border in Niagara Falls an explosion and fire at a power plant claimed twelve lives.
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MacSwiney
Cork
Niagara Falls
Publication Citation In Webb County For Leo Walker
Texas citation by publication orders the sheriff to publish weekly for four weeks in Webb County or neighboring districts. Delfina Lozano de Walker sues Leo D P Walker for divorce based on cruelty after estrangement since Feb 1921, alleging adultery in Mexico and seeking dissolution of marriage in Webb County District Court.
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Texas
Webb County
Leo Dpd. Walker
49Th Judicial District
District Court
Laredo
Delfina Lozano de Walker
Leo D. Walker
State of
Webb
Nena Cornejo
Republic of Mexico
C. M. de la Garza
A. D
Today’s events include Halloween festival and Apple Week start
Today marks the Halloween festival and National Apple Week kickoff. Nevada celebrates statehood anniversary as ground breaks begin for a two million dollar Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. Boston hosts several exhibitions and conventions with regional and national groups participating. President Harding greets Fred B. Smith at the White House before his world goodwill tour.
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Nevada
Kansas City
New
Higland Asociation of Commercial Engineers
Boston
Valdosta
New Orleans
Investment Bankers’ Association of America
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Harding
White House
Fred B. Smith
New York
Ra Council of Churches
Amer
Great Convention Is Opened In Kansas City War Leaders Gather
The third national American Legion convention opens in Kansas City with Marshal Foch Admiral Beatty General Pershing and other Allied leaders among the guests. A memorial service for Col. Frederick W. Galbraith Jr is held in Convention Hall before the program proceeds with addresses by Diaz Baron Jacques and Le Jeune. Tomorrow features a reception for Foch a memorial site dedication and a Legion parade. A separate public notice warns that a Ford touring car seized near San Diego and Tilden Texas on October 13 1921 may be claimed within twenty days or be sold at auction.
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Kansas City
American Legion
Marshal Foch
David Beatty
Pershing
France
Armando Diaz
Baron Jacques
Frederick W. Galbraith
The
Indianapolis
John F. Herget
Cincinnati
Milton J. Foreman
Chicago
Co. Galbraith
Schumann-Heink
Vistors
Diaz
John A. le Jeune
United States Marine Corps
Ford Truck Seized at Cotulla Texas in 1921
Ford truck License 386277 Serial 39615 Motor 4069541 seized near Cotulla Texas October 13 1921 for violation of Section 3082 R S. Claim within twenty days from first publication or it will be sold at public auction at the Courthouse at 10 A M November 22 1921. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
San Diego
Tilden
A. R. Kahn
Cotulla
Customs
Scientific aid for Hawaii sugar and pineapple farming
Associated Press reports Hawaiian planters, short of field labor, turn to a paper mulching method. The technique smothers weeds and reduces labor while boosting cane yield, and experiments in pineapple culture show potential gains of over three tons per acre.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Hawaiian Pineapple Company
Weckart
Has
Olas
Social Calendar With Church and Club Meetings
Monday events include Womens Missionary Society of the Methodist Church at 4 PM and the Woman's Club At Home to Teachers and Parents on October 31 at 8 16 PM. Tuesday features Juniory Auxillary at the Rectory at 4 PM and Miriam Chapter No 86 O B S meets at Masonic Hall at 7 PM with Worthy Matron report.
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Womens’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Woman's Club
Miriam Chapter No
Masonic Hall
Hat of a Gay College Boy Provokes Laughter
A poem from the New York Sun satirizes collegiate fashion showing how a college boy's hat can outweigh ruins of ancient cities. The piece contrasts worn hats with the idea of youthful chic, jesting that style matters more than historic desolation.
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Egypt
Rome
Pompelli
Troy
Pryor seeks reinstatement as prison commissioner in Texas high court
W G Pryor former prison commissioner temporarily suspended by Travis county court seeks immediate reinstatement via mandamus in the Texas Supreme Court. He contends the court acted without authority and asks permission to file mandamus and to bar Walker Sayles from continuing as commissioner.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
W. G. Pryor
Travis County District Court
Texas Supreme Court
John M. Mathis
Houston
Pryor
Supreme Court
Walker Sayles
Arrest Seizes County's Most Complete Liquor Still
One man was arrested as officers seized what they described as the most complete liquor-still ever found in the county. The operation included a truckload of equipment and 17 barrels of mash destroyed in a vacant farm house near the Denton Dallas county line.
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Associated Press
Denton
Texas
Dallas County
Injunction Blocks UMWA Union Drives in West Virginia
A federal court granted an injunction in Indianapolis on October 31 to stop the United Mine Workers of America from attempting to unionize the Williamson coal field in West Virginia, ruling the union sought to restrain trade.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Williamson
West Virginia
Women in London Police Raise to One Hundred Thirteen
The piece notes London’s policewomen now number 113, highlighting evolving female roles in public service and noting Queen Alexandra’s wreath gift to Mary Adams, a royal servant who dedicated nearly five decades to the royal household. It mentions broader heads and darker eyes in women, and Queen Mery as a curio hunter.
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London
Princess Louise
Duchess of Argyll
New York
Queen Mery
Detroit
Mary Adams
Alexandra
American Legion Opens annual convention in Kansas City
Veterans fill the Kansas City hall as the American Legion launches its three day convention with speeches by Vice President Coolidge and Marshal Foch. Adjutant Bolles outlines efforts to curb unemployment among former soldiers while expanding posts to new countries. John L. Berry of the AFL pledges solidarity and the convention endorses the federation’s stance on government and industry.
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Coolidge
Harding
Emery
Legion
Associated Press
Kansas City
American Legion
Armando Diaz
Italy
Baron Jacques
Belgium
Lemuel Bolles
Mexico
Panama
Philiippine Islands
France
British Isles
Argentine Republic
Canada
Marshal Foch
Pershing
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Emerys
Congress
Vincent B. Costello
Washington, D. C
John L. Berry
Tennessee
American Federation of Labor
United States
Berry
Federation
Trainmen to Confer Today in Houston Strike Talks
Chairmen of striking trainmen and Brotherhood leaders meet in Houston with Vice President Farquharson to discuss the status of the trainmen strike. Officials from the International and Great Northern join the discussions as joint talks are anticipated following earlier meetings.
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Associated Prena
Houston
Texas
Farquharson
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
International
Great Northern
Swanson Urges Balanced Armament Conference Policy
Senator Swanson of Virginia urged moderation in the armament limitation talks, stressing England’s sea access but opposing naval supremacy that could dictate global commerce. The piece also notes that four American delegates to the Far East and arms talks were elevated to ambassadorial rank, including Root, Lodge, Underwood, and Hughes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Swanson
Virginia
Senate
Swanson
Foreign Relations Committee
Naval Committee
Harding
England
Fletcher
Elihu Root
Lodge and Underwood
Hughes
Conference on Limitation of Armaments Preparations Advance
Washington report notes the formal opening of the international conference on armament limits is less than two weeks away. Preliminary preparations for the meeting moved into final stages as officials completed logistics and delegates prepared for the talks.
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Washington
Reed soldier bonus amendment opened by New of Indiana
Washington October 31 The Republican fight on the Reed soldier bonus amendment to the tax revision bill was opened today by Senator New of Indiana who argued the amendment was unconstitutional.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator New
Indiana
Ex-Service Men Invited to Red Cross Headquarters
Attention to veterans calling at the American Red Cross Home Service Section at 815 Convent Avenue. Officers invite pending claims or information requests and offer assistance in solving problems.
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The
American Red Cross
Convent Avenue
Harding Aims for Complete Veteran Relief Pursuit
Vice President Coolidge told a national conference that President Harding is deeply committed to fully meeting the relief needs of incapacitated war veterans and their dependents, pledging unprecedented effort to advance their true welfare through federal action.
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Kasas City
Harding
United States
Coolidge
National
Notice to Hunters in Mrs. I. Benavides Pasture
Notice to hunters. My pasterero has been deputized and anyone found hunting in my pastures without written permit will be arrested on the grounds. October 24, 201.
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Pastero
Paris Organist Marcel Dupre Plans U S Visit
Paris reports Notre Dame organist Marcel Dupre will travel to the United States soon. A renowned young French musician he memorized Bach’s entire works in ten concerts without a score. He studied in Paris and won the Prix de Rome, with a government funded year in Rome.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marcel Dupre
Notre Dame
White Denies Resignation as Democratic Chair
George White arrived in St Louis for the Democratic National Committee meeting and denied reports of his resignation. He stated he knew nothing definite would arise and pledged to fight to retain the chairmanship, while committeemen saw little chance of a unified choice for a new leader.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
George White
Democratic National Committee
White
Neff Presents Views to Board In Person
Washington October 31 Governor Nett will appear before the board of control at 2 PM to read recommendations on the juvenile training school inquiry. Secretary Walthall announced. Judge H Bell and Judge Pell will present findings. Clay McLelland for Superintendent King will argue the side of the inquiry.
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Hy Associated Press
Washington
Board of Control
Nett
Walthall
H. & Bell
Pell
Clay McLelland
King
Legion veteran speaks on duty and sacrifice to aid nation
A speaker at a local American Legion event urged members that no higher service exists than to protect others by sacrificing personal gain. He stressed the need to ease the nation's burden and conserve resources, noting the selflessness expected of those who served.
Harding Opposes Immediate Rhine Troop Withdrawal
Washington October 31 Associated Press reports President Harding expressed opposition in a conference with Chairman Porter of the house foreign affairs committee to any resolution calling for immediate withdrawal of American troops from the Rhine.
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Washington
Harding
Porter
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rhine
Suspects Sought After Freight Car Incident Near Fort Worth
Police chase two men believed to be former railroad workers linked to a shooting of a former Santa Fe brakeman by Special Agent Gaddis of the Cotton Belt. The Oct 31 report notes the suspects are thought to be companions in an alleged freight car break and that the wounded man’s condition improved.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Santa Fe
Gaddis
Cotton Belt
Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau
The Times presents the daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 84 degrees and a minimum of 48 with a southeast wind. Skies remain clear tonight and Tuesday with fair conditions anticipated.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
The
Telephone Co
Fort MclIntosh
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