Always the Woman at Royal Theatre Opens This Week
Letty Compson stars in Always the Woman at the Royal Theatre for two days beginning today. The Goldwyn feature, directed by Arthur Rosson with Perley Poore Sheehan's scenario, follows Celia Thaxter on a voyage with a Mediterranean steamer tale of romance, danger, and a quest to find a lost tomb.
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Royal
Letty Compson
Royal Theatre
Goldwyn
Perley Poore Sheehan
Arthur Rosson
Miss Compson
Macey Arlam
Emory Johnson
Dorig Pawn
Gerald Pring
Richard Rosson
Arthur Delmore
Celia Thaxter
New York
Orient
Kelim Pasha
Kelim
Reginald Stanhope
Celia
One Boone
Mahmud
Neco-Tokris
Lotta Crabtree Celebrates 75th Birthday in Boston
Miss Lotta M. Crabtree known as Lotta to theatregoers receives widespread birthday greetings in Boston where she now resides after retiring from the stage. The famed comedienne once flourished on the American stage and is reputed to own substantial real estate assets in Boston and across the country.
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Boston
Mass
Lotta M. Crabtree
Lotta
America
Miss Crabtree
Misa Crabtree
Col Arthur Lynch A Career of Paradox in British Politics
Col Arthur Lynch once elected to Parliament but never seated due to penal servitude for high treason. Born to Irish parents, he grew up in Australia and studied at Melbourne University. He campaigned in Galway, ran unsuccessfully in 1892, then worked in London journalism before siding with the Boers in the South African War and later serving Britain in World War I.
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Col
Arthur Lynch
Col. Lynch
Australia
Melbourne University
Galway
Ireland
London
Europe
War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country
An editorial urges total national effort for victory. It warns that fatigue, memory lapses, insomnia, and poor digestion signal a worn nervous system and call for action to restore stamina and focus. It emphasizes sustained energy for the war effort.
Belgians Issued Special Album Containing Belgian Stamp
A special album featuring Belgians has been issued, including Belgian stamps and related philatelic material. The collection highlights notable Belgian figures and cultural items.
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Ison
Chronology of Historical Events 1807 to 1918
A concise timeline notes key events from 1807 in Detroit where Gov Hull treaty ceded land to the United States, 1814 Jackson’s capture of Pensacola, 1839 Russian ukase granting citizenship to worthy Jews, 1864 Confederate Congress in Richmond, 1878 A T Stewart’s vault theft in New York, 1882 Butler elected Massachusetts governor, 1885 Algoma wreck with 45 lives lost, and 1918 Wilson food control extended globally.
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Detroit
Hull
United States
Jackson
Tennessee
Pensacola
Russia
Confederate States Congress
Richmond
A. T. Stewart
St. Mark’s Churchyard
New York City
Benjamin F. Butler
Maassachusetts
Algoma
Lake Superior
Wilson
Elections spread across states on election day today
Today marks a broad election day as the 68th Congress members and U S senators are chosen in many states. Voters also select governors judges and other officials with initiatives referenda and constitutional amendments on ballots.
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Charlotte Crabtree
House of Representatives
United States
Covernors
Congress
Senate
New York
Azores
Poe
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Quick Local Relief
A long standing medical remedy claims over forty years of use for catarrh. The product combines a topical ointment for fast relief with an internal tonic that acts through the bloodstream to lessen mucous membrane inflammation. Sold by all druggists B. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Masked bandits derail mail train near Paxton Illinois
The report notes that on this date a year ago masked robbers held up a mail train near Paxton Illinois. It also mentions the destruction by fire of Kinnaird Castle a historic castle in Scotland.
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Paxton
Ill
Kinnaird Castle
Scotland
Fettered Ministry Faces Calls for Reform in Tokyo
In Tokyo on November 7, the Kenseikai held a general meeting endorsing immediate universal suffrage, popular diplomacy, tighter price controls, and an early cabinet replacement. Viscount Kato, opposition leader, mocked the ministry’s subservience to the Selvukai and lamented its failure to deliver promised reforms.
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Tokyo
Kensekal
Viscount Kato
Selvukai
Foud
Good Health Advice Promotes Regular Habits
Readers are urged to maintain regular phone habits for well being and to seek Chamberlain's Tablets when constipated as a mild, gentle remedy.
Frenchwoman’s bedroom built as torture chamber surprises society
A wealthy French woman reportedly furnished her bedroom to resemble an Inquisition chamber with walls allegedly covered by hidagus instruments of torture, a startling display drawing embarrassment and curiosity from observers.
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Hidagus
Local Club Meetings Packed Into Afternoon Schedule
Tuesday events include Mrs H W Johnston hosting the Tuesday Bridge Club at 3 30 pm the Junior Auxiliary meeting at the Rectory at 4 pm and the Heights Civic Club gathering with Mrs Frank Hill at 4 pm. Wednesday features Mrs L J Christen hosting Auction Bridge at 3 30 pm the Parish Guild with Mrs W G Greenstreet at 3 30 pm and Mrs Newman of Fort McIn tosh hosting a 4 30 pm bridge tea.
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H. W. Johnston
Rectory
The
Heights Civic Club
Frank Hill
L. J. Christen
Bridge Club Club
W. G. Greenstreet
Newman
Fort Mciintosh
Street Cries And Society Notes From Laredo World
A poetic street hawker scene contrasts with local social news in Laredo. Mrs. and Mrs. R. A. Millar return from Texas trips, meeting figures in Dallas Arlington Austin and San Antonio. Other arrivals include Mrs. Milo McCune and Capt. Edward R. Raton. Announcements cover church and society events at Fort McIntosh and St Anne’s.
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Edward R. Raton
M. C
Fort McIntosh
Eaton
Social Iife of
Laredo
Woman's Club Notes and Hereos of a Social Season
The Woman's Club met with the president presiding and approved reports on the Halloween party and yearly librarian budget. Parli mentary talk by Mrs. D Turner and a profitable session followed. Entertainment featured a Japanese themed party at Mrs. J C Martin's with bridge scores led by Mrs. Leonard Haynes and gifts for top players. Hostesses offered hot tamales coffee and dessert. twelve tables of players attended.
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Hallowe'en Party
Mra. Ll. Daiches
D. McNeill Turner
T. A. Leyendecker
J. C. Martin
Leonard Haynes
R. K. Mims
Seymour Denike
G. Withoff
Personalities Return Home From Travels
Williames arrives home from Mexico for a few days. Joseph Mireur a Corpus Christi businessman returns home in the seaside city after a short visit to Laredo. Ed Cotter ex mayor of Port Aransas now government pilot is among the visitors. Collector of Customs Roy Campbell left for San Antonio to vote and spend days at customs district headquarters.
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Williames
Mexico
Joseph Mireur
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Ed. Cotter
Port Aransas
Roy Campbell
San Antonio
Customs District
Turbulent Turmoil as Conscripts Grow in Colorful Turmoil
The report from Constantinople dated November 7 describes Turkey expanding conscription with ten more classes for soldiers. British authorities close Tomise and plan to run the Cas into the former tariff pact area. The move sparks unrest among Kemists seeking their own customs regime.
Orient Railroad Seeks Business To Solve Difficulties
Clyde M Reed chairman of the Kansas public utilities commission left Parsons for Washington to present the Orient railroad case to the interstate commerce commission He will report on the Texas line and hopes a differential freight rate may boost business for the railroad This recommendation follows experts who recently toured the road
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Associated Press
Parsons
Kan
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas Public Utilities Comission
Washington
Orient Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Orient
Texas
Reed
Ite
Texas Senate Race Tightens Amid Scandal and Klan Allegations
In Dallas on November 7 Earle 3B Mayfield the Democratic hopeful and George S B Peddy backed by the Republican state committee emerged as leading figures in the Texas race for the United States Senate Mayfield reportedly drew Klan support while Peddy was seen as the anti Klan and GOP vote. Both candidates predicted victory as ballot irregularities surfaced with Mayfield’s ballot status in doubt and Peddy’s name facing removal in some counties.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Earle
Mayfield
George S. B. Peddy
Republican State Committee
United States
Peddy
Building Boom in Tokio Amid Economic Slump
Tokio reports a construction surge with large business structures in Marunouchi near Tokyo Station between the Imperial Theatre and the Palace. Numerous foreign style residences rise citywide. The Imperial Hotel nears completion and the Palace Hotel is a four story white stone edifice trimmed with marble and quartz.
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Tokio
Japan
Marunouchi
Tokio Station
Imperial Theatre
Imperial Palace
Palace Hotel
Women and fashion noted in late 19th century piece
A collection of short items notes that Princess Mary’s country home Goldsborough Hall dates to 1625, Yucatan women first to vote in Spanish speaking world, a London man dies from a dropped safety pin, a Nebraska woman marries four times with two-home moves, Marie Lloyd’s wealth, a surgeon’s call for women to smoke pipes, Olive Dennis on women engineers, and Cecile Sorel arriving in America for lectures on fashion and life.
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Goldsborough Hall
Princess Mary
Yucatan
London
Nebraska
Jtter
Marie Lloyd
Misa Olive Dennis
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Mile
Cecile Sorel
America
Trouble in Fort Worth as annexation foes threaten voting
Fort Worth Texas November 7 police feared disorder at municipal primary voting boxes where annexation opponents threatened violence. Some suburbs annexed last July clashed with city officials and one suburb failed to hold an election today due to disruptions.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Little Interest in Louisiana Election Voters Stay Home
Baton Rouge reports a cloudy section day with little interest as voters largely abstain from elections. There is no opposition to the eight Democratic congressmen chosen in the recent primary.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Destroying Hula Grasses In Hawaii Goats Plague
Maui and Hawaii islands host 108000 wild goats about one per 2.5 acres. Territorial forester C S Judd says extermination could cost 60000 to protect grass and forest. Legislature may be asked to appropriate funds after a goat drive on Hawaii.
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Associated Press
Honolwu
T. EL
Maui
Hawaii
C. S. Judd
Lloyd George warns Britain must stand by flag in Near East crisis
In Newcastle on November 6 Lloyd George warned the Near East crisis is inflaming and urged the government to prove Britain will not be trifled with. He pledged support if the government upholds the flag and called on Turkey to honor the Mudania armistice.
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Newcastle
Eng
Lloyd George
Near East
Nuir East
Convention Opens as Texas Federation of Womens Clubs Meets
The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs opened its annual convention in Houston today after pre-conference board meetings. Mrs. W. W. Simy of Bryan delivered the welcoming address. Reports from committees and officers were heard, with sessions on medication and home economies scheduled for the afternoon.
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Houston
Texas
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
W. W. Simy
Bryan
Texas Club
Widow Hammerstein Sought After Finding
Police issue a lookout for Mrs. Hammerstein widow of the impresario after she was found penniless and ill on a park bench. A note inside said she was very tired and could stand it no longer.
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Associated Press
New York
HOTEL ARRIVALS
Guests checked into the St Anthony Hotel and listed include O Phipps of Dallas Mia P A Hoff man Miranda City Y C Young Mrs J M Teague O C Duckworth Mrs A W Cranshaw A C Willberg Dan Vaughn San Antonio M D Solvelt Durant M L Williams Corpus Christi Geo M Keaney Comanche Dr H K F Smith Fort Worth Chas W McCollum Comanche John M Sallee J C Benson Bill Langson Miranda City G Gutierrez Mexico City J Olson Tulsa
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Comanche
John M. Sallee
J. C. Benson
Bill Langson
Miranda City
G. Gutierrez
Mexico City
J. Olson
Tulsa
Congress Meet Now Amid Rushed Sessions
Fragmented text reports a call for Congress to convene immediately with emphasis on urgent measures. Mentions a last minute effort to avoid political fallout and references to leadership changes and a looming March deadline.
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Congress
Wife shoots husband in Fort Worth hotel killing him
Fat W Wallin aged 24 was shot and killed early this morning at a Fort Worth hotel. His wife Mrs Wallis was arrested after claiming self defense saying he tore nearly all her clothes off. She was caring for a patient in the apartment.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
W. Wallin
Wallis
Judge Denies Communist Labor Petition for Supreme Court Review
Associate Justice Sutherland refused the writ of error sought by William Bross Lloyd and 17 other Communist Labor party members to bring their Illinois conspiracy to violate the state sedition law case to the U S Supreme Court. Lloyd, son of a Boston philanthropist, resides in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tuslice Sutherland
William Bross Lloyd
Communist Labor Party
Supreme Court
Illnois
Lloyd
Boston
Chicago
Foreigners Held by Bandits in Henan Province
Eight foreigners including five missionaries are in bandit hands in Henan. Mrs Soderstrom and her daughter are named in the latest list. Captives at Shang-Tsai shiren report they are well treated and allowed to preach to their captors.
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Peking
Henan
President to nominate successor to Associate Justice Day
White House officials say a successor to Associate Justice Day, resigning effective November 14, will be nominated by President as soon as Congress reassembles. It remains undecided whether the appointee will be Republican or Democrat or from the North or the South.
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Associated Press
Washington
Day
Supreme Court
Warding
Congress
White House
National Beagle Club Opens 33rd Field Trials
Aldie Virginia hosts the National Beagle Club of America thirty third annual field trials starting tomorrow. Dozens of dogs bred and trained for top honors compete across open derby winners stake and pack losses with a rich prize list including the National Challenge Cup and the Somerset Cup Watchman Hermes and Wheatley Frantic Cups.
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Aldie
National Beagle Club of America
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