Army Airplane Destroyed by Flames Near Laredo
A United States army airplane crashed and burned at Pilotes ranch, 45 miles NW of Laredo, after radiator leak and engine overheating. Pilot First Lieutenant William L. Wheeler and mechanic Sergeant John W. Jackson escaped unharmed and are at Fort McIntosh. Loss estimated at $12,000.
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United States Army
Pilotes Ranch
Laredo
William L. Wheeler
eKlly Field
John W. Jackson
Fort McIntosh
San Antonio
Wheeler
Jackson
Store ad offers provisions and fuel in Aguilares
A local advertisement from Aguilares promotes a storefront run by F. H. Dodier selling provisions ammunition gasoline and oil with round the clock service. The notice is dated 10-24-121.
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Aguilares
F. H. Dodier
Harmless Alligators: Post Office Rules Define Safe Size
The Post Office Department declares baby alligators under twenty inches harmless and allowable in mail shipments along with similar creatures like baby chicks and chameleons. The rule aims to ease postmasters facing inquiries about live animals in transit and outlines conditions for safe mailing of small, odorless, low-maintenance creatures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Post Office Department
Department
Briand Arrives in New York as Hungary Bars Hapsburg Succession
On November 6, one year ago, French premier Aristide Briand arrived in New York while the Hungarian National Assembly barred the Hapsburg family from succeeding to the throne.
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Aristide Briand
New York
Hungarian National Assembly
Hapsburg Family
Move to Legalize Betting By Montana Voters
Helena Montana November 6 voters will decide on a pari mutuel betting bill sponsored by promoters of state and county fairs. The proposal allows betting machines at fairs under fair boards supervision with a 6 percent tax on all bets and proceeds returned to the state.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Boards of Directors of Fairs
Early History Lesson Dates and Dated Events
A clustered list of historical notes from 1847 to 1915 notes bishops from Moravian and Episcopal churches, Meade’s death in Philadelphia, Detroit election day saloon closures, a German Turkish visit, Chicago Haymarket monument debate, and Oregon Sunday closing law invalidation. Key figures include Johan Daniel Anders Francis H Rutledge George G Meade.
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Johan Daniel Anders
America
Germany
Francis H. Rutledge
Florida
Tallahassee
Charleston
S. C
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
George G. Meade
Philadelphia
Cadiz
Spain
Detroit
Turkey
Constantinople
Chicago
Haymarket
Oregon
Potter an American mining expert invited to Berlin conference
William C. Potter, born in Chicago, prepared at MIT affiliated Chicago school, mined in 1897, prospected in the Rockies, advised mining firms, joined Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe in 1901, later with the Guggenheims in Mexico, rising to head administrative roles in New York corporate and financial mining interests while gaining both technical and financial expertise.
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William C. Potter
Berlin
Chicago
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rocky Mountain
Jong
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Guggenheims
Mexico
New York City
Today’s political campaigns near final stage across nation
Today marks the closing of political campaigns in the United States as chairmen wrap up plans to mobilize voters for tomorrow. Prohibition battles in states like Massachusetts California and Ohio reach final rallies as supporters prepare for Tuesday elections.
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St. Leonard
Canada
George Gordon Meade
United States
Massachusetts
California
Ohio
Social Calendar Highlights Club Meetings This Week
Monday events include Tournament Club gathering with Mrs. C. C. Biggio at 3 80 o'clock and a Week of Prayer opening at 4 00 at the Methodist Church. Tuesday features Mrs. H W Johnston hosting the Bridge Club at 3 30 and Junior Auxiliary at the Rectory at 4 with Heights Civic Club also at 4 with Mrs. Frank Hill.
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C. C. Biggio
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
H. W. Johnston
The
Heights Civic Club
Frank Hill
Autumn Echoes and City Notices From Laredo
Poetic line about autumn and cosmos colors opens a local page note. It then lists social and travel items: Mr and Mrs Leonard Haynes return to Los Angeles after a stay. Mrs Asher Carson to join husband in Laredo. several residents visiting Fort McIntosh and San Antonio. Mrs J N Galbraith returns from San Antonio. Mrs Frank Earnest in Hebbronville. C C Hackenjos visiting. Mr and Mrs D G Bennett visiting from Tampico. W A Kerr of Cotulla visits with relatives. Rio Grande Valley Club formed with Miss Wloise Simmons president. Rufus Smith returns from California. Laredo football players return from Pearsall. Parish Guild and Heights Civic Club meeting notices. christening announcement for Titsa Josefina, daughter of ….
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Leonard Haynes
Los Angeles
California
Honeymoon at Home for Exiled Kaiser and Princess
Doorn Netherlands November 6 The former German emperor and Princess Ilermine of Reuss began their honeymoon today with no place to go as they stay at the house in Doorn where the Kaiser is exiled after their yesterday wedding There is no report of further travel plans.
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Associated Press
Doorn
Helland
Llermine of
Reuss
Women from Texas gather for state club convention in Houston
Women from all parts of Texas are gathering in Houston for the annual convention of the state federation of Women's Clubs. Sessions open today with the formal opening scheduled for tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
Wiouston
Texas
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Prohibition in Iceland described as sham by Reykjavik official
Lord Mayor Zinisen of Reykjavik says Iceland is no longer a prohibition country. Wines of 21 percent alcohol may be imported. The Spanish treaty allowing wine imports is unpopular with many, and after two years smuggl ing and home brewing made the law ineffective.
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Copenhagen
Nev. T
Iceland
Zinisen
Reykjavik
Americans Top Travel Patrons in Continental Flights
London reports air travel between the Continent and England rising in July with 711 aircraft in service carrying 1591 passengers. A large share of travelers were Americans.
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Associated Press
London
England
Notable Birthdays Highlight World Leaders And Musicians
Sir Herbert Samuel born in Liverpool 52 years ago today, Ignace Paderewski born in Russian Poland 62 years ago, Frank W. Mondell born in St Louis 42 years ago today, John Philip Sousa born in Washington DC 68 years ago today. Walter P. Johnson of the Washington Senators born in Humboldt Kansas 35 years ago today. Alfred B. Neale of the Cincinnati Reds born at Parkersburg West Virginia 29 years ago today.
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Sir Herbert Samuel
Palestine
Liverpool
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Russian Poland
Frank W. Mondell
United States
Wyoling
St. Louis
John Philip Sousa
Washington, D. C
Walter P. Johnson
Washington
Humboldt
Kas
Alfred B. Neale
Cincinnati
Parkersburg
W. Va
Change in Jury Laws Sought In Wisconsin
Madison voters face a state constitutional amendment tomorrow to modify jury verdict rules. The proposal would alter the requirement that a verdict be based on the votes of all jurors in both criminal and civil cases, after prior legislature actions and endorsements.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Legiaiai
Burns To Death In Lonely Camp Near Gila Bend
Homer Williams 22 of Collinsville Texas died from burns suffered when he rolled into a camp-fire while resting near Gila Bend Arizona. He and Fred Meckles had built a small fire to warm themselves and later fell asleep Williams screamed after rolling into the flames and was taken to Phoenix Hospital where he died. The body was to be sent to Collinsville.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Homer Williams
Collinsville
Texas
Gila Bend
Arizona
Williams
Fred Meckles
California
Meckles
Willams
Meeckles
Colinsville
Turks Demand Allie Passages and Salute New Turkish Government
In Constantinople on November 6 the Turkish Nationalist government demanded that warships from all nations seek authorization to pass the straits of the Dardanelles and salute the new Turkish government. Celebrations across the city turned deadly as allied forces fired on rioters, with several Turks killed and fears that the sultan may abdicate.
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Associated Press
Coonstantinople
Straits of Onardaneiles
Havas
Turkey
Peace Conference Posted For Lausanne Postponed
London reports the Lausanne peace conference set for November 18 is postponed possibly for a fortnight due to new Constantinople tensions. British policy on allied occupation remains unchanged as they uphold the Mudania armistice and stay in the neutral zone.
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London
Lausanne
Constantinople
Rafet Pasha
Sultan Not Abdicated Despite Angora Offer
London reports that the Angora government may send civil administrative officers to Chanak Gallipoli and Constantinople with no objections and that the sultan has not abdicated. British authorities are seen protecting the sultan and his heir as Kemalists may challenge European powers, possibly backed by Russia.
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Sultan
London
Angora
Chanak
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Great Britain
Russia
Europe
Nebraska Referendum on Strike Picketing Law
Lincoln Nebon November 6 voters will decide on several laws from last year’s legislative session via referendum. A key measure tightens picketing rights and speech during labor disputes. Labor unions say it curbs free speech, while manufacturers claim it protects workers from threats toward strikers.
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Lincoln
Neb
Embraska
Manufacturers’ Association
Supreme court weighs mandamus to overturn Dallas ruling
Attorneys for anti Mayfield faction file a mandamus in Austin to void a Dallas Court of Civil Appeals order in the Groesbeck case. The motion argues lack of Sunday entry and jurisdiction, with the Supreme Court taking the matter under advisement as an injunction is dissolved.
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Dallas Court of Civil Appeals
Georgetown
Mayfield
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
anti-Mayfield Forces
State Supreme Court
Dallas Court
Dallas
Supreme Court
Yadlas
Court of Vil Appeals
Apoesbeek
Earle B. Mayveld
Mi Keeling
Sutton
Greesbeck
Court of Appeals
Court of Civil Appeals
Keeling
Secretary of
Staples Oat
Ordered Name on Ballot in Texas Election Case
Georgetown Texas November 6 Narle B Mayfield was the subject of man damus proceedings begun this morning. District Judge Sansom ordered the Williamsgon County election board to supply election judges statewide with ballots bearing Mayfields name.
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Georgetown
Texas
Narle B. Mayfield
Sansom
Williamsgon County
Mayfield
Rebel Leaders Seek Amnesty After Murguia Faction Defeat
General Rosalio Hernandez and General Lucas Horcasitas, followers of the late General Murguia, appealed to General N G Escobar for amnesty if they surrender. They are said to be near Casion del Carmen in Coahuila, after Escobar's troops defeated Murguia at Jaguey del lurrache.
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Paso
Texas
Rosalio Hernandez
Lucas Horcasitas
Francisco Murguia
N. G. Escobar
Juarez
Casion del Carmen
Coahuila
Escobar
Murguia
Jaguey Dellurrache
Oklahoma Voters Decide Amendment on School Attendance
Oklahoma City November 6 voters will decide a constitutional amendment to require four months of school attendance per year for children below eighth grade in tax supported English instruction schools. Backed by the Americanization movement the measure would also affect parochial Roman Catholic schools.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Rival factions clash in Taranto killing several
In Taranto today Pascisti and Na Uomilists clashed over Toral politics. The fighting left many dead and numerous wounded. The Italian ambassador to France faced a hostile demonstration in Hueclene as he returned from the front. Carabineers saved him after the crowd attacked the vehicle.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pascisti
Taranto
Mien
France
Huesclene
Turin
Tome
Theney
Mussolini Piscisth
Carabineers
Miners' Bodies Rescued After Explosive Mine Incident
Morning explosion at Reilly coal mine in Spunghor injures and traps miners. First rescue party reports finding several corpses as crews bring to surface four bodies and four burned workers by afternoon. Shaft suffers debris blockage but cage continues to operate under superintendent.
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Associated Press
Spunghor
Reilly
Degdammers
Katy Railroad Sale Set for November Auction
The Katy railroad main line sale will be conducted November 29 at Colbert Oklahoma for the main line and at Denison Texas for the Texas lines. The auction had been postponed four times.
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Denison
Pexas
Nov. G
Katy
Colbert
Oklo
Texas Hnes
Governor vows full power in Klan attack case
Atlanta November 6 Governor Hardwick said he will use full powers to aid in the arrest and prosecution of the men who kidnapped and clubbed R. I. Mills of Macon on Saturday night. Mills said his assailants were Ku Klux Klan members, though Macon Klan denied involvement. Mills cited business jealousy as the motive.
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KU Klux
Associated Press
Atlanta
Hardwick
R. I. Mills
Macon
Mills
Ku Klux Klan
Pointed Paragraphs on Work and Wisdom
A collection of maxims on self reliance money and happiness. The piece blends aphorisms about knowledge effort and personal judgment with observations on relationships and social expectations. It frames prudent thought as a path to a steady life.
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Wise
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Eaily
Viotet & Oberfeldt Society
William Alexander Perry
Yale
Asher Carson
P. Schelcher
J. R. Forsythe
Mrs. J. N. Galbraith
Frank Earnest
Hebbronville
E. Hh. Armstrong
C. C. Hackenjos of
City
D. G. Bennett
Tampico, Mexico
W. A. Kerr
Cotulla
Betty Atlee
May Foster
Marie Neal
Valley
I. A
Denton
Rio Grande Valley Club
Wloise Simmons
Rufus Smith
Messrs
Seifred and
Graves
Pearsall
Perry
Clarence Jefferies
Frank Dickey
Lawrence DaCamara
Edward Wright
Gilbert Wright
Benavides
Edward O'Sell
Herbert Freuler
W. C. Greenstreet
Ae Christening
Ae ‘Titsa
Josefina, Anfant
Dor 5. G Was
Ray Bell
Wyoming
Ray
Madison Square Garden
Josephine Kryl
Bohumbr Kryl
Papa Kryl
Josephine
Paul Taylor White
Anti-Mayfield
Panion
Straits
Casitas
Tranto
Pennsylvania
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