Daily Lesson in History
A concise chronology lists notable events and figures from 1740s to 1891. It cites James McGill of McGill University, Joshua R. Giddings, Augustus Dickens, Lourdes pilgrims, the American Library Association, Russian palaces as schools, Gen. B. Gordon as Georgia governor, and Charles Stewart Parnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGill
McGill University
Glasgow
Scotland
Montreal
Joshua R. Giddings
Ohio
Toga Point
Augustus N. Dickens
Charles Dickens
Chicago
Lourdes
American Library Association
Phila_phia
Gen. B. Gordon
Georgia
Charles Stewart Parnell
Brighton
England
County Wicklow
Ireland
Brigadier General Sir Charles Har ington’s storied military career noted
Brigadier General Sir Charles Har ington, commander of Allied forces in Constantinople, celebrated a long and varied career begun after Sandhurst. He served in the South African War, earned the Distinguished Service Order twice, and rose through staff roles to shape operations as chief of staff of the Second British Army and later deputy chief of the Imperial Staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harington
Constantinople
Sandhurst
Europe
Imperial Staff
Notable Birthdays Marking Anniversaries Across U S Figures
Lord Shaughnessy of Canadian Pacific Railway born in Milwaukee marks an anniversary today as does Maj. Gen. Joseph T Dayton born in Dayton. Dr Davitt M Edwards Earlham College president born in Earlham Town. Charles E Mitchell head of National City Bank born in Chelsea Massachusetts. Touls B Duncan Cincinnati Nationals player born in Coalton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Milwaukee
Joseph T. Dayton
Third Field Army
France
Dayton
Davitt M. Edwards
Earlham Conlege
Earlham Town
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank of New York
Chelsea
Mass
Touls B. Duncan
Cincinnati
Coalton
Notice of Guardianship Hearing for A P Nye Estate
In Webb County Texas Frances E Nye guardian files for order to lease ward A P Nye estate lands including portions of parcels 21 22 and 26 totaling about 127 acres and 14 acres in Laredo area. The County Judge will hear October 36 1922 at the Court House in Laredo per Webb County Clerk J A Rodriguez seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Nye
Frances E. Nye
Webb County
Texas
Francesa E. Nye
A. Pp. Nye
Pareion
Ea Highlyytwo
North Laredo
Irrigation and Water Company
Laredo
Friday Events Schedule From Local Club Notices
Mrs. 3B M Alexander will entertain the Friday Bridge Club at 3 30 pm. St Anne Society meets with Mrs J E Applewhite at 4 pm. The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church will meet at the church at 6 pm. Miss Amar Penn, Mrs J B Penn and Mrs Whittington will entertain at Bridge at 3 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Alexander
St. Anne Society
J. E. Applewhite
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Amar Penn
Penn
Whittington
Bridge
Local Rotary and church notices amid Laredo events
A mixed Laredo News listing covers Rev Paisley to install a minister in McAllen and Rotary intercity plans with Houston leaders. It notes visits by Mrs Outram and Mrs Shiner, attending B Y P U district meets, and Presbyterian Auxiliary activities plus others in Pearsall and Del Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Paisley
McAllen
Paisley
Presbyterian Church
Frank Lattig
Mr. Lattig
Laredo
Mudania conference deadlock delays armistice talks
London Oct 6 The Mudania conference remains halted after a British cabinet meeting declares the talks not ended and unable to resume until Britain and France confer over the situation. Lord Curzon to Paris to press Premier Poincare while Turks demand more than the allied note allows. French protest Athens over Greek troop reinforcements in Thrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lord Curzon
Paris
Poincare
Near East
Thrace
Dardanelles
Sea of
Marmora
Curzon
Trace
Athens
Army pilots smash endurance record in 26 hours flight
San Diego, oct 6 The endurance record for aviation has been broken by Lieutenants John A. Macready and Oakley Kelly. By 8 30 this morning they had a monoplane T 2 aloft for 26 hours 24 minutes surpassing the previous mark of 26 hours 19 minutes 35 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
John A. Macready
Oakley Kelly
United States Army
Quenched Forest Fires Near Cobalt Haileybury Devastation
Heavy rain virtually quenched forest fires around Cobalt Ontario on October 6. The blazes killed about 60 people and destroyed Haileybury and several settlements. Three dozen bodies have been recovered with many missing. Relief trains bring supplies to aid 8,000 homeless wanderers arriving in Cobalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate
Cobalt
Ont
Haileybury
Rose Bud Club Hosts Delightful Afternoon Gathering
The Rose Bud Club held a pretty meeting with Vivia Ostrom and guests given pink rose favors. Mrs. H O Ostrom helped host with games, bridged prizes announced and refreshments served for a small group including Bella Leal and Claire Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Bud Club
Vivia Ostrom
Bella and
Sara Leal
Claire Derby
Ferrol Perkina
Katherine Evetts
Ethel Poster
Vivia
H. O. Ostrom
Married Ladies Social Club
T. A. Austin
J. A. MacDonald
Mra. H. W. Johnston
Mra. le Barron
Fort McIntosh
G. W. Derby
Brennan
Vidates
Johnston
Biggio
Albert Martin
Hassell
Young
MacGregor
J. R. Moore
J.A. MacDonald
Luck
Hotel Arrivals at St Anthony and Hotel Pera
A list of guests arriving at St Anthony Hotel and Hotel Pera includes Barney Kreager M M Chamberlain R F Watson San Antonio C E B Smith Miranda City A Summers San Antonio Odicalo RN Benavides Hebbronville J D Moore J M Rodriguez San Antonio 8S L Lawrence and wife Dallas Oliver and Garcia San Antonio Ray Henderson City J T Archer Tulga Okla Roy Be Dossey San Antonio J Warren and wife El Paso J T J T Coleman City J de D Campos and wife Victoria Mexico Lazaro Leal Brunt Rafael Garcia Charlotte Rant Gutierrez Monterrey Geo Stimoninga Freley Lautin Houston Tomas B Ramirez MacAllen J A Rovian Alice Elvis T Watson St Louis Mo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pera
J. Warren
el Paso
J. T. J. T. Coleman
City
J. de D. Campos
Victoria
Mexico
Lazaro Leal
Brunt
Rafael Garcia
Charlotte
Rant Gutierrez
Monterrey
Geo. Stimoninga
Freley Lautin
Houston
Tomas B. Ramirez
MacAllen
J. A. Rovian
Alice
Elvis T. Watson
St. Louis
Not All Americans Lavish
An English correspondent observes American tourists in Chester. He notes middle class travelers, cheap holidays due to exchange rates, and less lavish spending than prewar times. The writer highlights Americans’ accents and manners seen in hotels, cathedrals, and streets along the Dee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chester
Old Country
United States
Chicago
New York
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times reports the daily Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight and Saturday are expected to be generally fair with continued clear conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather: Warm and Clear
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a max temperature of 90 degrees and a minimum of 65. Wind comes from the southeast. Sky is clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Indict Clarke for Mail Fraud in Ku Klux Klan
Edward Young Clarke imperial wizard pro tem of the Ku Klux Klan was indicted for using the mails to defraud. The Koncilium said former employees discharged from the group filed charges alleging Clarke diverted excess premiums paid for bonds to his personal use. W. J. Simmons signed the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy Associated Press
Atlanta
Edward Young Clarke
Imperial Wizard
Ku Klux Klan
Imperial Koncilium
The
Koncilium
Klan
Clarke
W. J. Simmons
Labor Board to Study Appeal on Wage Increase
Chicago on October 6th the railroad labor board began sessions to consider the maintenance of way workers appeal for higher wages. A 2 cent increase was urged by the public group while labor members pressed for a larger raise. A decision seemed likely today or tomorrow depending on support from the railroad side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
How Better Than Pills The question has been asked
They are easier and more pleasant to take and their effect is gentle and hardly noticed. They move the bowels improve the appetite and strengthen digestion.
Tractors Convert Russian Peasants Near Alexandrovsk
In Alexandrovsk Russia fifty American tractors with ploughs work fields marking a shift from horse drawn farming. The arrival by the American Mennonite Relief Organization sparks new hope in famine hit southern Ukraine as locals see a future steam horse for their lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alexandrovsk
Russia
Ukraine
Alexandrovorsk
American Mennonite Relief Organization
Hearing on injunction in strike case set for November
Chicago October 6 Judge Wilkerson indicated a November start for hearings on the government bid for a permanent injunction against the shop crafts strike. Government lawyers must study the defense by October 12 after shopmen’s answer to the injunction bill was filed. The reply denies government charges and claims railroad executives provoked the strike, branding it a lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stirking
Wilkerson
Daugherty
Marsh Clark wedding in Waterloo ties Marsh to Clark family
Miss Miriam Marsh daughter of Wilbur Marsh treasurer of the national Democratic committee and Colonel Bennett Champ Clark of St Louis son of the late Champ Clark were married in Waterloo Iowa on October 6 Colonel Clark a founder of the American Legion was among the guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waterloo
Iowa
Miriam Marsh
Wilbur Marsh
National Democratic Committee
Bennett Champ Clark
St. Louis
Champ Clark
Clark
American Legion
Giants Beat Yankees 3–0 In Hard-Fought World Series Opener
New York Oct 6 The Giants defeat the Yankees 3 to 0 in a tightly contested World Series game. Attendance tops 36,000 as Hoyt and Schane handle pitching for New York and the Giants with Bancroft Frisch Meusel and Groh delivering key hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Giants
Yankees
Waite Hoyt
Huggins
Yankers
McGraw
Hoyt
Schane
Scott
Smith
Yanks
Bancroft
Groh
Frisch
Meusel
Ward
Pipp
Schang
Gtants
Young
White Kelly
Cunningham
Witt
Ruth
Kelly
Dugan
Elmer Smith
Baker
Jones
Supreme Court Confirms Stillman Divorce Ruling
White Plains New Jersey October 6 Supreme Court Justice Morschauser today affirmed the referee report in the Stillman divorce case. He allowed Mrs Anne A Stillman who defended the suit against her banker husband her costs in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
White Plains
N. J
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Stillman
Anne A. Stillman
Unclear Ink Reference Leads to Brief Paris Mention
Fragmentary notes reference a so called lovera ink and a brief Paris remark with vague timing and guarantees. Details are insufficient to identify person place or event.
Columbus Proclamation Observes National Holiday
The mayor proclaims Thursday October 12 as a National holiday in memory of Columbus discovery of America. Schools are urged to observe events and close in the afternoon. Knights of Columbus organize a fitting celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christopher Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Villegas
Standard Oil of New York Declares 200 Percent Stock Dividend
The directors announced a 200 percent stock dividend on October 6, increasing capital from 75 million to 226 million dollars and reducing par value from 100 to 25 dollars. The move expands the company’s equity base and shares outstanding.
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Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil Company of
Festival of St. Bruno and Jewish Feast Start
The report notes the Festival of St. Bruno begins the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles at sunset. It marks Albert Harkness’s centenary birth, Albert J. Beveridge’s 60th birthday, and a Winnipeg military tournament opening with Lord Byng as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Harkness
Tabernacles
Winnipeg
Lord Byng
Canada
Tariff Meet in Capital Today
The Southern Trade Association held a two day convention in Washington to thank Congress for the new tariff law benefiting Southern producers. John H. Kirby of Texas called the meeting a victory congress and praised the bill as salvation for Southern industries. Over 6000 banks affiliated with the association endorsed the appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
2D. C
Southern Tardy Association
John H. Kirby
Texas
Congress
Stop Oil Flow on Osage Lands Amid Price Drop
Washington reports Indian Commissioner Burk ordered oil production halted on Osage lands in Oklahoma and urged supervisors of other Indian reservations with oil to cooperate. Wells would be shut when prices fall below production costs, a policy limited to Indian lands to protect Osage interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Oct
Burk
Oklahoma
Indian Bureau Today
Osage
Orient Conference in Texas Postponed for Rehabilitation Talks
W T Kemper of Kansas City, receiver for the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway, met Texas representatives in Austin to discuss rehabilitating the Orient. The conference was postponed and will be moved to San Angelo or Sweetwater soon. A state commission was proposed to manage the Orient temporarily until the line is financially sound again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
W. T. Kemper
Kensas City
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad
Orient
San Angelo
Sweetwater
Thea Orient
Clerks Re-Elected by Texas Presbyterian Synod
Sherman Texas October 6 Rev M Templeton longtime stated clerk and Rev R W Benge permanent clerk were reelected in the Texas synod of the Presbyterian Church in the United States at the annual session Haynesville Louisiana chosen as next meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sherman
Texas
M. Templeton
R. W. Benge
Texas Synod of the Presbyterian Church In the
Haynesville
Cuba to send Western Europe commercial mission
A Cuban committee of leading commercial and industrial groups seeks funds with the approval of the commerce department and the president to organize a mission to Spain Portugal France England Belgium Holland Sweden and Italy next spring to promote Cuban products and culture. If successful, additional missions will follow to Central and South America and then the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Department of Commerce
Europe
Spain
Portugal
France
England
Belgium
Holland
Sweden
Italy
Central
South America
Far East
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Preayé Oany
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Violet & Oberfeldt Society
Plysium
Arthur Lewis
Boston Transcript
Mendon
H. O. Outram
Miranda City
Mr. J. Sbhahady
Mrs. Druby
San Antonio
Mrs. M. Joseph
Emma Paisley
Robert McCulloch
Minnie Burrs
Pearsall
B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist Church
Mr. R. Holden
Hobbrowville
W. A. Knight
Rio Grande Association
Addie Shiner
Gonzalez
District B. Y. P. U
Circle One
R. A. Sutton
Borchers
Miss Box
Mudania
Mudanta
James Treadwell
Sweatman
White
Ramsay
Ribe
de Vant
Hagadorn
Hansen
Weather Forecast
Indict
Labor Board
ANCE
Marsh-Clark
R. H.E. Yankees
St. Bruno
Carthusian Order of Monks
Albert J. Beveridge
U. S
Indiana
Southern Tariff Association
Bill
Indian Commissioner
Cuban Commercial Mission
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