Abbott Analyzes Stellar Spectrum at Mount Wilson
Dr Charles G Abbot of the Smithsonian and Mount Wilson Solar Observatory has for the first time analyzed the invisible spectrum of stars. Since 1895 he has pursued astronomical research and this summer and fall he developed apparatus to separate and measure individual wave energies. He is a New Hampshire native and MIT graduate.
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Charles G. Abbot
Mount Wilson Solar Observatory
Smithsonian Astronomical Observatory
Abbot
Mount Wilson
Abbott
National Academy of Sciences
New Hampshire
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Daily History Nuggets From November 20
A compact history record noting events on November 20 across years, including Berthier birth in Versailles in 1767, Victoria becoming queen in 1837, the Pope’s constitutional concession in 1848, Berlin to Paris conflicts in 1870, Frere expedition to Zanzibar in 1872, a French presidency term of seven years in 1873, Standard Oil dissolution in 1909, and the launch of the super-dreadnought California in 1919.
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Louis Alexandre Berthier
Napoleon
Versailles
Victoria
Paris
Sir Bartle Frere
Zanzibar
Republc
United States Circuit Court
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
California
Mare Island
Congress convened in extraordinary session and Lausanne opens
One year ago today the U S Congress met in an extraordinary session while the Turkish Peace Conference opened at Lausanne marking a pivotal moment in postwar diplomacy.
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U. S
Lausanne
Citation By Publication In Webb County Texas
Public notice from Webb County District Court instructs publication for four weeks to summon Bessie Covington Mims in case No 6616. Edgar Mims seeks dissolution of marriage based on abandonment and alleged cruelty. next term begins December 3 1923 in Laredo.
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Texas
Webb County
Bessie Covington Mims
A. D
Edgar Mims
State of
Webb
Louisiana
C. M. de la Garza
City of
Laredo
Webb Co
Pedro Garcia
Five years since American troops crossed Lorraine frontier
Today marks five years since U S troops crossed the German frontier in Lorraine as the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair opens in Toronto for a week. Ontario Conservative leaders meet in Toronto to discuss policy. Sothebys in London lists Sir Walter Scott manuscript Redgauntlet for sale. A National Progressive party meeting in Omaha seeks unity of labor cooperative and progressive forces to ease economic difficulties.
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Lorraine
Toronto
Conservative Party
Ontario
Sotheby’s
London
Sir Walter Scott
National Progressive Party
Omaha
Woman with erratic heart stops at Croydon inquest
London November inquest reveals a Croydon resident was rendered unconscious 20 to 30 times daily as her heart repeatedly stopped beating. Physicians testified attacks left her heart pausing and she occasionally remained unconscious for up to half an hour.
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London
Croydon
Sweden Moderates Utilities and Raises Beer Content
Stockholm reports multi frontier shifts as gas and electricity rates drop while water prices fall and beer gains strength from 3.6 to 4 percent alcohol. The Riksdag approves higher beer content amid falling hard liquor use. City utilities show a 3.5 million dollar surplus from last year with profits expected again this year due to higher consumption and lower production costs.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Riksdag
Go West Still Advisable For American Trade
The Department of Commerce states that a new West exists beyond the old frontier, rich in undeveloped resources and able to absorb US manufactured goods. Trans Pacific markets now account for about one fifth of US trade, with ongoing growth and mutual need for raw materials and finished products. The report cites strong opportunities for sustained growth through East Asian and Pacific dealings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Old West
trans-Pacific
Department
Bering
Indian Ocean
Trans Pacific
America
Trans- Pacific
King of Sweden Spends Little at London Marriage
London reports the King of Sweden, visiting Buridand for the Crown Prince's wedding to Lady Louise Mountbatten, is praised as the most democratic European sovereign. He avoids luxury and admits he abominates new clothes, often presenting a shabby appearance.
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London
Europe
Sweden
Bur Idand
Louise Mountbatten
Auxiliary meetings and church notes in a Texas town
The weekly notices list the Woman's Auxiliary at the Rectory at 3 PM and the Ladies Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church at 2 PM with a Brazil missions program. Sidney S Woods visits his father in the area before departing for Atlanta, and several residents travel to San Antonio and Muskogee. The Young People’s Service League elects officers at the Rectory and plans a 6 20 PM meeting, while the Junior Service League sews tea towels at the Rectory.
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First Presbyterian Church
Brazil
Keuler
Loring Avenue
A. E. Gates
Market Street
Young People’s Service League
Paul Netzer
Anna May Mussett
Anita Lane
Mary Cook
C. §. McKinney
Joe Vidales
Mendell Morgan
HS. Spindle
Cook
Margaret Bodet
Ethel Lane
Erelyn Lane
Ethel Poster
Teresa Fasnacht
Charline Nye
Nellie Netzer
Bertha
Local Wedding Guests Attend Methodist Meet and Ceremony
Edna Tarver Bodet and Margaret Bodet attended a Methodist meet with Mrs OC W Cook. The ceremony unfolded with reports from the Patrict Meetpe and a Christians Pagear. Guests included Mrs Ellis of San Marcos and Mrs Johns Garcia Ramos On Skyday. A refreshments course followed the ceremony.
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W. M.S
Theoi
OO Wileni
Percy Muvin
Delesaes
Willeh
Pepanton TV
Hess
Me Deines
Wright
Frye
Lampman
John Ward
Barford
A. G. Thompson
Black
Terry
Skinner
Ralph Emerson
Mullen
J. K. Thompson
Patton
Shanks
Nelle
Seaman
Ellis
San Marcos
Johns
San Antonio
President Taylor Dead in New York
Manager C J Gorman of the American Railway Express in Laredo received word that George Taylor president of the company had died in New York yesterday and the burial would take place this afternoon in Pelham New York.
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C. J. Gorman
American Railway Express
Laredo
George (. Taylor
New York
Merale
Pelham
N. Y
Three Die In Sinking Sewer Collapse At Milwaukee Site
Three men working on a sewer line near Milwaukee were buried when a cave in collapsed trapping them. The victims were Casper Stanley Mebowoh and Jacob Ranurek. A four and a half year old boy was abducted from a storefront and found later in a cellar of a nearby tenement. Navy and Philadelphia witnesses prepared to testify in a related case as veterans’ groups pursue public vindication.
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Pete MeIwantee
Wis
Ceepeer Omerer
Casper
Stanley Mebowoh
Jecin Ranurek
Alilwauker
Walton's Fight Continues After Impeachment
Oklahoma City report says Jo Walton, deposed governor, vows to press the fight despite removal by the Senate Court of Impeachment. He declares only rats flee when a ship is in distress and claims allies desert him as the ship is not sinking, only a shadow in the water. Later, officials announce the legislature will recess until January.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Jo. Walton
Senate Court of
M. F. Trapp
German Spy to Be Pardoned and Paroled from Leavenworth
Lothar Wizke, convicted during the war for spying near Nogales Arizona and seeking troop intelligence for the enemy, has been pardoned by President Wilson and ordered released from Leavenworth prison tomorrow. Reports say he served as chief prison clerk in the Fort Sam Houston power plant after his conviction.
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Uy Associated Press
Washington
Lothar Winzhe
Wilson
Leavenworth
Wizke
Anuilitary
Fort Sam Hlausten
Texas
Nogales
Arizona
War Department
Blizzard granted venue in Greenbrier murder case
A mine union official William Blizzard was granted a change of venue today on an accessory to murder charge tied to an armed march. The case moved from Lozan to Greenbrier County on its third change of venue. prosecutors and defense will decide the final county for trial.
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Uv Assachetet
Lewisburg
W. Va
William Blizzard
Harch
Greenbrier
Lozan County
London Tube Sees Record Rush Hour Service
The London underground railways known as the tubes run the easiest service in their history. During peak hours 67 trains pass through Charing Cross, Piccadilly Circus, and Oxford Circus with seating for twenty six hundred passengers.
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London
Tubes
Charing Cross
Hoidiy
Lullvwaen Piccadily Circus
Oxford Circus
Zbu
Pursenters
Electric Lights Fool Flowers At Yosemite Park
San Francisco reports that sunlight sensitive flowers react similarly under strong electric lights. Photographer Arthur Pillsbury notes motion pictures show flowers awakening and retiring. Some species like Evening Snow awaken but do not close with artificial sun. Flower routines are so regular they could tell time by their opening and closing.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Arthur Pillsbury
Yosemite National Park
California
Use of dairy products grows in United States
United States per person average annual dairy consumption last year was 49 gallons of milk 16.1 pounds of butter and 3.8 pounds of cheese according to Agriculture Department statistics. One commodity showed a rise over previous years and dairy purchases accounted for just over one fifth of total food expenditures.
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Asgocreted Press
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Juries to Try South Arkansas Thieves Case Under Way
United States district court convened for the second day of a trial on conspiracy charges under the national vehicle theft act. More than 60 witnesses from Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas testified or were subpoenaed for the case against the defendants.
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Monroe
South Arkansas
United States District Court
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Sumpions
Eb Yus
Race Against Death Over 460 Mile Flight
J T Hob son of Dallas Texas hovers at his father’s bedside in Paola Kansas critically ill with pneumonia after a night flight of more than 460 miles from Dallas to Paola. The trip was aided by railroad torches set along the Missouri Kansas and Texas line to guide the aircraft.
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Parsons, aKn
J. T. Hobson
Dallas
Texas
Paola
Kan
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
German Bankers and Indusry in Turmoil as Credit Debates Rise
An Associated Press dispatch from Berlin reports on political and economic tensions surrounding German finances. The piece notes discussions of a large credit tied to reform efforts and a possible gold note bank. It mentions prominent figures including Herman Stresemann and others shaping policy amid uncertain Indo-European relations.
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Associated Mreun
Berlin
Baetom
At. Gy
Brill Toad Qaitele
Tina Glens
Geran Oon Tauu
Geergaie
Allies Aim for Compromise on German Control Plan
London observers say the key issue is whether France and the British allies will accept a joint scheme for allied military supervision in Germany. The expected speech by ambassadors promised a compromise, but a last moment obstacle remained unresolved.
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London
Alboodtnger
France
Jesus
Germany
Owould
Council meeting of quibassadors postponed by Lord Crewe
The council meeting this afternoon is postponed as Lord Crewe informs the secretary his government cannot command his instructions in time due to business. Instructions are expected to arrive in time for tomorrow to greet.
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Paris
Council of Quibassadors
Lord Crewe
Elyess
Daughters Electioneering At Rural Kentucky Caucus
A disjointed report outlines daughters alleged to influence a rural Kentucky gathering. Names and specifics are garbled, but the piece references a political event connected to party efforts and local figures.
Farmers Meeting Probed By Bankers Association
A fragmented report notes a meeting of farmers and bankers, with discussion reportedly touching on factory and railroad crate shipments and the involvement of a Bankers Association. Names and specifics are unclear in the OCR text.
U S Leads World in Oil Output Says Survey
The Geological Survey shows the United States produced about two thirds of global petroleum last year, with Mexico contributing just over one fifth. World output reached 854,889,000 barrels, US 557,531,000 and Mexico 182,278,000. Over 65 years 1857-1922 world production totaled 6,366,778,000 barrels with the US accounting for 62.2 percent.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Geological Survey
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times reports a US Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight will be fair and warmer. Wednesday should be partly cloudy with mild temperatures.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Borden to Head Boston Canadian Club Banquet
Sir Robert GL Borden former Canadian premier will be guest of honor and main speaker at the Canadian Club of Boston twenty fourth annual banquet. He will discuss Canada's stance in the League of Nations and global conditions. Borden helped craft the Versailles Treaty and represented Canada at the Washington arms limitation conference.
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Boston
Mass
Robert GL. Borden
Canadian Club of
Canada
League of Nations
Robert
Paris
Washington
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations show a 24 hour period ending 7 am at Fort McIntosh with a maximum temperature of 71 degrees and a minimum of 42 degrees The wind direction was southeast and skies were clear.
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Fort McIntosh
FMHS Daily Watch for Opportunities
Local notice urges readers to monitor FMHS daily for new opportunities. The message mentions a rate of 6.0 cents per month and invites steady attention to updates.
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FMHS
Revival of Textbook Case 10 Amid Book Purchase Debate
Textbook case 10 is revived as Forte Books on Marrs joins the dispute over state funded textbook purchases. Associated Press reports the Adieorenn Book Company seeks a court order guiding distribution. A House committee may review the plan following a state education board decision.
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Adieorenn
Seon
Poxas
Peete
Hous
Howie Gudo
Mir Marrs
Aintrim Book Company
Prohibition Legislation and Funding Debated
A fragmented report outlines proposals and appropriations related to enforcing prohibition. The text references work by a prohibition unit and notes congressional or official input on enforcement measures and budget considerations.
Noted Baptist Leader Dies in London Council Chamber
Rev. Day John Chitereazed S87, a Baptist preacher of international prominence, died today in the council chamber of the Paguet It niga. He served as president of the Baptist World Alliance, the National Brotherhood Council and the World Federation of Needs.
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London
Day John Chitereazed
Paguet
Baptist World Alliance
National Brotherhood Council
World Federation of Notherloods
Oil fraud cases go to jury in Texas trial
The defense closed arguments as the oil production mail fraud case against Dr. Frederick and other defendants moved to the jury. Former Senator Bailey, representing the defense, delivered the final address this morning while the jury will be asked to decide tonight.
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Uy Associated Press
Reporl
Texas
Frederick
Bailey
Dying from burns in Texas incident at store
Eight year old Eldon Trutto was badly burned when his clothing ignited after kerosene was bought and matches in his pocket burned. He was sent to a store for kerosene and fracturing friction is blamed for igniting the matches.
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Verizon
Texas
Eldon Trutto
Ad Hospital
Triplets Born Aboard Ship Off New Caledonia
The Idelepa with a New South Wales to Cornwall nitrate cargo nursed the birth of triplets to the captain’s wife offshore near New Caledonia. A gale raged for days and the ship had already faced the death of a doctor two days earlier.
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London
New South Waels
Cornwal
Idelepa
New Caledonia
Daetor J
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