Chinese adopt leather sole footwear in China
In Peking dated October 15, American consul J. C. Huston notes a shift to leather soles with native cloth uppers among Chinese. Chrome sole shoes cost about $1.60 versus $5 for foreign style. soles last longer than cloth tops. Tanning centers include Kalgan, Kiaosheng, and Tientsin with several Chinese and Japanese tanneries. Cattle from Shantung feed a local slaughterhouse. Most tanning chemicals are imported from the United States.
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Associated Press
Peking
J. C. Huston
Kalgan
Kiaosheng
Taiyusiu
Tientsin
Shantung
United States
Esperantist Yankee Doodle
Liepsig Oct 15 Yankee Doodle in Esperanto is a gem of the Esperanto song book issued in this city with hopes to sell to all five million Esperantists worldwide. The first stanza renders Yankee Doodle Dandy in world language with a promise of an artistic translation of the familiar American verse.
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Liepsig
Behind the Scenes of Norma Talmadge’s Ashes of Vengeance
Mary Deane previews the photoplay’s costume splendor during filming at the studio. The article details gowns in silver cloths rose feather trim beads and lace caps plus velvet morn ing dress and elaborate accessories. It notes fashion intrigue at the New York premiere and designer spectators.
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Mary Deane
Ae Mac
CIA
Jace
Charles IX
New York City
May Caputure 1924 Flag
St. Louis Oct. 15 Branch Rickey manager of the St. Louis Cardinals says the team may win the National League pennant next year He intends a championship caliber squad for 1924 and plans to be in the fight from the start Rickey has been cautious in past predictions noting 1922 hopes for 1923 and urging changes to trading rules after the season began.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Rickey
Cardinal
Hie
Notable historical dates from the 17th to 20th century
A timeline of events recalls Charles II’s escape to France after Worchester, Frederick William IV’s birth, John Clarke’s Continental Army service and Georgia governorship, Russia’s Khiva annexation, South Dakota’s first legislature, the Prince and Princess of Wales in Kingston, the 1905 Norway union repeal, and Leonard Wood’s swearing in as Governor General of the Philippines.
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Charles II
England
Worcester
France
Frederick William IV
Prussia
Potsdam
John Clarke
Georgia
North Carolina
Russia
Khiva
Turkestan
South Dakota
Afternoon club meetings and social gatherings listed
Monday events include Watman’s Club meeting at 4 PM and Heights Circle W M S at Mrs J M Craven at 4 PM. Tuesday hosts the Music and Literature Club at the High School Auditorium at 4 PM and the Junior Auxiliary at the Rectory at 4 PM. Mrs Joe Vidales hosts a 7:30 PM Bridge Club party.
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Watman's Club
Heights
J. M. Craven
Joe Vidales
Ploza Dilgarde Milton
Piano Dinet
Diabelli Norothy
Virginia Moon
R. L. Bobbitt
Club prize winners and social notes from Texas page
A prize went to Mrs. Marcos Trevisio with a dainty lingerie item and a guest prize. The club roster included Mrs. Adgardo Gonzalez and Irene Gomez among members, with Billie Bobbitt and Rosa Estella Martinez among guests. Community items note social events, student programs, and a parade of local residents visiting San Antonio, Austin, or Pearsall for games, visits, or conferences.
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Marcos Trevisio
Adgardo Gonzalez
Irene Gomez
Alice Penn
Fidels de la Garza
Leonor de la Garza
Maria Gonzalez
Inez Blake
Mirs
Billie Bobbitt
Rosa Estella Martinez
Miss Muguerza
Monterrey
Beth Bryan
Border Lassies
Evelyn Randolph
Elinor Morrow
Ruby Colman
Blue Bonnet Club
Stuby Colman
Anne McKinney
Mary Ward
Barbara Dixon
Royal and political events mark vocations and unions today
Vocational Education Week opens with various civic and royal observances. Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Alexandra celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. Rt Rev Joseph B Cheshire marks 20 years as bishop of North Carolina. David Lloyd George and party planned visit to St Paul and Minneapolis. Princess Maud and Lord Carnegie wed in London. The American Legion begins its fifth national convention in San Francisco. Hoover led American Child Health Association meets in Detroit. Geneva hosts an international customs conference with major nations. Interior Work Secretary announces reclamation policy meeting in Washington. Western state attorney general conference convenes in Chicago on gasoline monopoly concerns.
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Prince Arthur of
Connaught
Princess Alexandra
Joseph B. Cheshire
North Carolina
David Lloyd George
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Maud
King George
Lord Carnegie
Earl of Southesk
London
American Legion
Great Organization of American World War Veterans
San Francisco
American Child Health Association
Herbert Hoover
Detroit
United States
Geneva
Switzerland
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Chicago
Ice Use Billions of Pounds in Transcontinental Carloads
A semiofficial survey reports that 17 000 refrigerated cars moving from Southern California to the East will require about eight tons of ice per car for initial icing. From Los Angeles to Chicago is seven more tons, and additional four tons if the car reaches Atlantic seaboard points like New York. Unusually iced shipments include honey bees, whose car temperature must be lowered to sustain life during eastward transport.
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Jy Associated Prega
Los Angeles
California
Chicago
New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Coolidge to Speak on Prohibition at Governors Conference
President Coolidge will present his views on prohibition at the governors law enforcement conference in Washington on Saturday. He will not comment on Governor Pinchot's suggestion that the president take charge of enforcing the dry law himself.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Nett
West Baden
Tusiany
Lloyd George
Springfield
Minvis
President Coolidge
Washington
Coolidge
Pinchot
Murder in quarrel over small debt shocks Big Pine
In Marshall North Carolina October 16 W T Henderson a 60 year old country merchant of Big Pine was shot and killed over four dollars and fifty cents Baker aged 45 who claimed Henderson owed him was jailed on a murder charge.
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Associated Press
Marshall
N. C
Oet
W. T. Henderson
Big Pine
Baker
Henderson
Texans in Demonstration at American Legion Session
The fifth annual American Legion convention opened with over 900 delegates and thousands of visiting Legionnaires in San Francisco. Texas Legionnaires in cowboy garb led a demonstration last night to herald Commander Owsley's arrival.
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Associated Prassa
San Francisco
The
American Legion
Texas Legionnaires
Owsley
Wealthy New York socialite Gertrude Gorman Webb dies of natural causes
C oroner Fitzgerald announced that a certificate was filed stating Gertrude Gorman Webb died of natural causes. The inquest, set for tomorrow, has been canceled following the ruling.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Fitzgerald
Gertrude Gorman Webb
French Looting Seen as Political Act in Occupied City
In Thuesseldorf on October 15 stores looted earlier remained closed but looting did not resume. Police raided homes near the looted shops and recovered large quantities of merchandise. Sixteen alleged looters were arrested by occupation authorities. several will be court martialed, others to be handed to German authorities. The French view the looting as a political move rather than caused by unemployment.
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Associated Press
Thuesseldorf
Oklahoma City Faces Record Flood Threat From North Canadian River
Flood menace alarms Oklahoma City as the North Canadian River is forecast to rise to 20 to 22 feet before noon tomorrow, four to six feet above last spring’s record. Crews race to protect water supply and prevent breaks in the reservoir conduct as city bars gas and water service to KE Reno area.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Weather Bureau
el Keno
Reclamation policy session urges reforms to protect settlers
Washington Dch The scheme of government reclamation and development is endangered by the present situation and the committee appointed to formulate a new policy must implement reforms. Seemary Worth declared that if settlers were to be protected from loss and the government's interests safeguarded improvements are necessary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Zangwill Speech Disavowed by American Jewish Congress
The Americas Jewish Congress disavowed Israel Zangwill's address urging Jews to abandon political hopes in Palestine. A motion carried unanimously after Dr. Stephen Wise, chair of the executive committee, stated Zangwill spoke only for himself and not for the congress.
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Associated Press
New York
The
Americas Jewish Congress Today
Israel Zangwill
Palestine
Globe
Stephen Wise
Zangwill
American Jewish Congress
Federal Farm and Ranch Loans Available in Local Counties
Loans up to 25000 dollars at five percent interest for farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. Thos H Ward office in the Joseph Building. August 1.
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Webb
Zapata
Jim Hoge
Duval
Thos. H. Ward
Joseph Building
Card of Thanks for Infant Daughter's Death
We thank friends for coming to our aid during illness and death of our infant daughter. Their floral tributes and funeral help are deeply appreciated. Mr and Mrs Cc Je Sohelper.
Rain Claims Texas Run Heavy It Slows Travel
Weather across Dallas Denison and central Texas brings heavy rain with four inch totals in Dallas area and Wichita Falls. Red River rising and bridges washed out north of Wichita Falls. Abilene reports four inches rain. travel disrupted as winter wheat damaged and crops delayed. Temperature 45 degrees at Wichita Falls.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Denison
Red River
Wichita Walle
Wace
Austin
Yankees Win World Series In Final Overtime
The New York Yankees clinched the World Series by winning four games to Giants six, with key hits from Snyder and Schang and strong pitching by Nehf. The victory sealed the Yankees as champions after a dramatic eighth inning surge securing the decisive win. Warsaw notes report Polish senators paid in 6000 mark bills from the state loan bank, balking at carrying large bundles through streets.
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New York Yankees
New York
Medig
Snyder
Giantsa
Peapoek
Sechang
Yankees
Babedtuthe
Whet Doe
Groh
Pteoh
Brescia
Ted Toth
Elven
Otheeth
Sam Jones
Giants
Yanks
Associated Press
Warsaw
National Printing Office
Borah Attacks Law Violators in Citizenship Conference
Senator Borah of Idaho denounced wealthy Americans who violate the eighteenth amendment and speakers who denounce constitutional provisions protecting property. He warned at a citizenship conference in Washington that they are traveling the road to oppression and undermining law and order.
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Washington
Vic
Borah
Idaho
Mresspess
Five Armenians Drowned When Steamer Sinks on Perruit River
A steamer strike near Yorowboat on the Perruit river caused a boat carrying Armenians to plunge into the water early today. All five aboard perished including the unidentifed pilot. Only Abedes Godoshian, 20, of Delray, Michigan, survived. Godoshian stated others were being smuggled into the United States from Cum a.
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Associated Press
Perroit
de Perruit
Hearse
Michuium
Abedes Godoshiin
Delray
Miehizin
Phe
Godoshian
Govestian
Godoashian
United States
Cuma
Mrs. R I Cunner Dies in Texas at About 75
Mrs R I Cunner aged about 75 died in JesHas Texas after being described by friends as awaiting Empress Charlotte of Mexico. She was widow of General Gunner who served as chief of ay for chaperon Maximilian. Two sons in the United States army survive her.
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JesHas
Texas
R. I. Cunner
Charlotte
Mexico
Gunner
Maximilian
United States Army
Escape Drama Shocks Cherokee County Jail Case
A sheriff reports a sensational escape drama involving a prisoner held in Cherokee county jail. Details indicate the inmate was implicated in a date with a plan to flee, with prosecutors noting a suspect linked to the incident and authorities pursuing further charges as the case unfolds.
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Daw Civey
Soweto
Ji Cive
Lockhart
Ueelonm
Cherokee County
Contraband Opium Seizures Rise in Manila Quarters
Manila reports show second quarter 1923 opium seizures greatly exceed prior records. In the port the customs secret service seized 193 kilograms 669 grams of opium valued at 67500 dollars. Convictions netted 1970.60 with over 26 years in sentences.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
Customs Secret Service
Secret Service
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