Quaint English clubs and their odd customs
A London dispatch surveys peculiar clubs across the United Kingdom. It describes the Hen-Pecked Club at Sowerby Bridge, the Red-Robed Monks of the Temple with decedent dinners, the Thames Valley River Club with secret signs, an autumn Cheapside gathering dwindling to empty chairs, and multiple Mile Walkers chapters each enforcing ten miles weekly.
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London
United Kingdom
Sowerby Bridge
Yorkshire
Laredo
Tommy
Rose
Temple
Thames Valley River Club
Thames
England
Laredo Line: Humorous Notes From a Bygone Street
A collection of local quips and observations from Laredo recalling home brew rumors, boarders in cellars, old horse democracy days, feisty house flies, feather pillows, common as an old shoe, and playful musings on truth, generosity, beauty hints, and social habits.
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Laredo
Vagrant Musings and Domestic Reflections
Observations on marriage and work aging into harmony with a quip about life insurance values. A humorous slice contrasts pouting and spouting talk while noting the man who asks a mechanic to overhaul without expense.
When Her Love Grew Cold
A short comedy dialogue exchanges a passerby remark about dogs with a man who jokes his kennels are in the ice chest and he only buys a half pound at a time. The quip hints at a macabre joke with a light tone.
Railroad Time Table Texas-Mexican Lines
Train No 1 goes to Corpus Christi at 10 00 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 8 30 p m The International and Great Northern offers a fast train to St Louis departs 12 01 p m arrives 6 15 p m The Night Train leaves 10 00 p m arrives 7 20 a m Rio Grande and Eagle Pace shows Train 1 from Laredo daily except Sunday 8 80 a m to Minerav 10 20 a m Train 2 from Minerav daily except Sunday 11 00 a m to Laredo 8 16 p m
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande & Eagle Pace
Laredo
Minerav
Minera
Dialog on choosing peers and fit in leadership circles
A conversation contrasts who knows the best people with who actually accompanies them. One character questions why the leader does not align with the most connected figures. The reply suggests the leader’s existing ties limit new collaborations.
Tariff Congress Call Sets Washington Session
The Southern Tariff Congress announces a meeting in Washington on October 6-7 to discuss the McCumber Fordney tariff and its impact on Southern communities. John H. Kirby of Houston signs the call as congress president.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Southern Tariff Congress
Washington
South
Tariff Congress
John H. Kirby
Houston
Congress
Norfolk Torpedo Planes Hit Arkansas In Mock Battle
Torpedo and scout planes from Norfolk began returning to base after attempting to attack four Atlantic fleet battleships in maneuvers. Scout planes contacted the battleships before torpedo planes passed Virginia Capes. Seventeen torpedoes were fired at the Arkansas with seven hits, simulated sinking the ship in the exercise.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Naval
Virginia Capes
Arkansas
Urge Tree Planting Week Observed Across Chicago
The Plant Another Tree association urges a tree for every family member during Tree Planting week from October 29 to November 26. Chambers of commerce and civic clubs nationwide plan Memory trees and Birthday trees as public observances while families plant at home naming each tree for a family member.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chambers of Commerce
Michael Collins' Dogs
Belfast reports that during the six years of turmoil Michael Collins found time for his breeding hobby, the Kerry Blues. The dogs remained a beloved interest even while on the run and during clashes with Valera, attracting growing popularity in the past year.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Michael Collins
Kerry Blues
Valera
Collins
Electrically Speaking Dinner Dialogue
A light exchange frames a joke about dining over the telephone. The line humorously questions what "currents" might be eaten, reflecting gadget era wordplay and a playful exchange between spouses.
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Hiltons
The Dancer and Night in the Circassian Fantasy
A poetic passage describes Dawn, a Circassian slave, dancing unbowed before Night, her rose leaf feet and scarlet-stained feet moving on a moonlit stair. Night rules from an ebon throne as stars are sown, while Dawn vows to dance and elude Time, with Faith Baldwin credited and the tale noted among New York Sin.
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Dawn
Night
Ebon Hall
Faith Baldwin
New York
Protest Filed Over Mayfield Democratic Nomination
In Austin on September 27 Republican state chairman R B Creager filed a protest with the secretary of state challenging the certification of Earle B Mayfield as Democratic US senator nominee. The challenge argues the 1913 primary law was not followed by duly appointed officers and questions its constitutionality per later state supreme court decisions. The protest supports Republican nominee George F B Peddy and awaits AG ruling.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Earle B. Mayfield
United States
Mayfield
R. B. Creager
George F. B. Peddy
State Supreme Court
Attorney General's Department
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy praised
A pronounced success is noted for Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in relieving bowel complaints for both children and adults. The article claims it has achieved universal use and is practically without a rival or equal.
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Chamberlain
Republicans Favor Laws Prohibiting Strikes
Elihu Root, temporary chairman, told the Republican state convention in Albany that early federal action should forbid strikes that cut off food or essential services while protecting workers’ liberty. He urged rapid adoption of such laws.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Republican Congress
Elihu Root
Cattle Sheltered in Homes as Theft Epidemic Grips Russia
In Nikolatsev Russia on Sept 27 hungry peasants shelter cattle in their houses amid a cattle theft epidemic. Severe livestock shortages push prices high as owners protect what remains.
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Associated Press
Nikolatsev
Russia
Army airship C-2 leaves Langley for San Francisco
The army airship C-2 finished its transcontinental flight from Langley Field Virginia and departed at midnight for San Francisco. It is expected to arrive there in the morning.
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Associated Press
Arcadia
Cal
Langley Field
Newport News
San Francisco
Dirigible C2 Overdue. Army Planes Search San Francisco
Three army airplanes from the Presidio joined a search for the dirigible C2 overdue from Ross Field Arcadia California. Army officials cite strong head winds delaying the blimp.
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San Francisco
Cal
Presidio
Ross Field
Arcadia
California
Beauty's Worth at Strand Stars Marion Davies
Marion Davies plays a shy Quakeress whose beauty is hidden by severe dress in Beauty's Worth a Paramount film directed by Robert G. Vignola. The story by Sophie Kerr follows her transformation under an artist who teaches attire and charm as the Strand screens beginning tomorrow.
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Colley Cibber
Marion Davies
Strand Theatre
Paramount
Robert G. Vignola
Sophie Kerr
Forrest Stanley
June
Nationalist Troops Reach Chanak Zone Alarm Grows
Turkish Nationalist units have moved into the Chanak area and no reply is yet received from Kemal Pasha to the 48 hour ultimatum. Analysts fear the Kemalist response to the allied peace note may reject Allied terms and press for reopening the Dardanelles to move troops into Thrace before the peace conference.
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Associated Press
Chanak Zone
Kemal Pasha
Greece Faces Revolutionary Movement After King Abdication
London reports Greece in upheaval as King Constantine abdicates and mutiny spreads. Navy units allied with revolutionaries move toward Athens from the Aegean, following a demobilization order. Officer Gonatas leads the revolt as Athens confirms abdication and acceptance.
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London
Greece
Constantine
Aegean Islands
Gonatas
Athens
Saya Constantine
Greek cabinet resigns after Lemnos ultimatums
Athans Sept 27 King Constantine accepted the cabinet’s resignation after two ultimatums from the cruiser Lemnos demanding dissolution of the national assembly and a people’s cabinet aligned with the Entente. The king ruled out resistance that could spark civil war in Greece. The crown prince postponed his Romania trip for the royal wedding.
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Athans
Constantine
Lemnos
National Assembly
Entente
Greece
Romania
Admiral Long to Command in European Naval Theatre
Paris Sept 27 Vice Admiral T Long commander of American naval forces in European waters has traveled to Constantinople to direct naval operations should any arise in that theatre.
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Paris
T. Long
Constantinople
Railroad Leaders Confer on Katy Strike at Austin
Governor Neff and Adjutant General Barton met with Katy railroad officials W N Whittenton W E Spell and A S Johnson in Austin to discuss strike developments centered on Denison Texas. The meeting produced no announced outcome and urged a ready ranger force at Waco and other points to meet emergencies.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Katy
Denison
W. N. Whittenton
W. E. Spell
A. S. Johnson
Waco
Neff
Barton
Fox Star William Russell Draws Local Praise At Royal Theatre
Royal Theatre manager Valdez lauds Fox leading man William Russell as his popularity grows with each film. He notes Russell usually delivers a strong story base for directors and attracts hundreds of local admirers who never miss a picture.
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Fox
William Russell
Valdez
Royal Theatre
Russell
Mr. Valdez
Rosell Nora
West
Campaign in Real Earnest Opens in Missouri
The Democratic campaign in Missouri opened with speeches by Senator J.T. Robinson of Arkansas and Senator A. D. Stanley of Kentucky attacking the national administration. Robinson said President Harding failed to fulfill his pledge to enact adjusted compensation for ex servicemen and accused Congress of carrying out the "lowest level of public service" in history.
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Prena
Mexico
Man
Sept
Democra Campaen
Missouri
J.T. Robinson
Arkansas
A.D. Stanley
Kentucky
National
Robinson
Harding
Congress
Frelinghuysen Renominated by New Jersey Republicans
Senator Joseph Frelinghuysen was renominated by New Jersey Republicans, defeating George L. Record by more than two to one. He will face Governor Edward I. Edwards, the Democratic nominee and wets advocate, in November.
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Asociated
Press
Newark
WN. J
Joseph Frelinghuysen
Congress
New Jersey
George L. Record
Fidward I. Edwards
Grand Army veterans parade in Des Moines reunion
Surviving members of the Grand Army of the Republic marched through Des Moines in a daylong reunion review led by General Lewis Pilcher of Brooklyn and Hanford MacNider of the American Legion. The Texas delegation joined the parade behind the veterans.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Lewis Pilcher
Brooklyn
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
Texas
Admiral Long Heads Separate Mission From Bristol in Turkey
The report states Admiral Long leads a distinct mission from Rear Admiral Bristol, the American high commissioner in Turkey, whose political jurisdiction remains unchanged. The two roles operate in parallel as part of ongoing foreign squadron participation.
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Admiral Long
Bristol
Turkey
Not Understood in Washington Amid Constantinople Talks
Washington reports confusion over Paris dispatches claiming Vice Admiral Long went to Constantinople. U.S. policy appeared to reject demonstrations against the Turks. Navy officials said Long was aboard the battleship Utah, possibly at Lisbon or en route to Gibraltar, to observe and aid peace efforts with Admiral Bristol.
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Washington
Paris
Long
Constantinople
Navy Department
Utah
Lisbon
Gibraltar
Admiral Bristol
Pope Urges Peace in Telegram to Kemal Pasha
Pope Pius telegraphed Turkish commander Kemal Pasha urging every possible measure to avoid further bloodshed in Rome on September 27.
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Rome
Pope Pius
Kemal Pasha
Bicentenary Birth of Samuel Adame Highlighted Today
Today marks the 200th birth anniversary of Samuel Adame celebrated as a famed American patriot. Various religious and civic events are noted including a fifth anniversary for Rt. Rev. Arthur C. Thomson as coadjutor bishop of Southern Virginia and the start of the Roman Catholic Hierarchy’s annual meeting at Catholic University in Washington. The national G A R encampment parade is scheduled as a major spectacle. The sixty fifth anniversary meeting of the National Associate Local Preachers of the Metl Church gathers in Maines Dover Delaware today.
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Arthur C. Thomson
Episcopal
Virginia
United States
Catholic University
Washington
Maines
Dover
del Ia
Metl
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