A Daily Lesson in History August 31 Highlights
Chronology of notable events from 1688 to 1903 including John Bunyan's death in London born 1628, William Livingston chosen New Jersey’s first governor in 1776, the daily mail link between England and France in 1838, California’s 1847 state constitution at Monterey, McClellan and Pendleton named Democratic nominees in 1864, Santiago captured by Chillan insurgents in 1891, and King Edward VII meeting Emperor Francis Joseph in Vienna in 1903.
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John Bunyan
London
William Livingston
New Jersey
Daily Mail
England
France
California
Monterey
George B. McClellan
William H. Pendleton
Ohio
Santiago
King Edward VII
Francis Joseph
Vienna
Emperor Yoshihito's 42nd Birthday Rarely Leaves Japan
The Emperor Yoshihito, aged 42, has never traveled abroad, a rarity among rulers. His reign preserves ancient customs while his Crown Prince gains global experience during a world tour. The emperor, after succeeding his father in 1912, has begun showing himself publicly with minimal escort, preferring to walk the capital streets.
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Yoshihito
Japan
Urge Teaching of Constitution Across Schools
New York Aug 31 The Merchants Association and the National Security League urge improved methods and facilities for teaching the United States Constitution and related topics. A survey across 44 states plus territories shows lack of uniform understanding and method, though some states have strong courses. The league plans to work with school authorities to raise constitutional instruction nationwide.
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New York
Merchants Association
National Security League
Alaska
Porto Rico
District of Columbia
League
Rediscovered artist recalls white ceiling color
F C Comstock, tangerial artist and baseball magnate, reports washing the shop ceiling and finding the original color was white. The rediscovery is said to be recalled by many older residents of Meshoppen in the Enterprise.
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F. C. Comstock
Meshoppen
Today’s Events Feature Celebrations and Gatherings
The list covers anniversaries and observances including the birth anniversaries of Herman von Helmholtz and Queen Wilhelmina, Charleston quake anniversary, Boston Herald birthday, a Baltimore WWII veterans reunion, Chicago radio expo opening, Asbury Park Baby Parade, and an American Bar Association convention opening in Cincinnati with noted speakers Elihu Root and others.
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Herman von Helmholtz
Charleston
S. C
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Boston Herald
Baltimore
Chicago
Asbury Park
John A. Simon
England
Elihu Root
James M. Beck
Daugherty
American Bar Association
Cincinnati
Government Takes Thirty-Five Percent Of French Theatre Receipts
Government levy takes thirty five percent of receipts from motion picture theatres in France, reducing exhibitor proceeds while funding state activities. The rule reflects wartime or fiscal policy shaping entertainment industry finances in the country.
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France
W M A Meeting at Baptist Church This Afternoon
Social calendar item notes a general meeting of the Women’s Missionary Auxiliary at the Baptist Church at 4 o’clock in the afternoon.
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W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Ambition to reach the Golden Ling and the Burning Day
Poetic vow to pursue a fearless ascent toward the Ultimate Dawn. A mix of grand resolve and heroic imagery expresses a quest for victory and light, with dreams of lofty achievement and steadfast courage in a golden battle. The text blends aspirational verse with a local American news digest of social and travel notes.
Gifts to mark a happy occasion noted in tribute
A fragment mentions lovely gifts given to commemorate a happy occasion. The brief indicates appreciation and celebration through presents, with no additional individuals, organizations, or concrete details.
Traffic Through Canal in Seven Years Reach 13 416 Vessels
The Panama Canal records show that during seven years of commercial operation ending August 14, 13 416 commercial vessels passed through the isthmus.
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Washington
Aug
Panama Canal
Isthmus
Killed Her Children in Hay Barn Fire
Medford Wisconsin August 31 Mrs Tom Rosellong wife of a farmer near Roosevelt confessed to burning three children aged 8 12 and 12 in a hay barn after a quarrel with her husband the children were burned to death The mother said she planned to throw herself into the fire but lost her nerve and is now jailed officials said
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Associated Press
Medford
Wis
Mrsa
Tom Rosellong
Roosevelt
Anderson
Taylor County
Native Sons Now Movement Ends Outsider Jobs Fight
New York announces a native sons movement amid unemployment. A public statement says outsiders will not find work in the city, marking a protective stance by local residents.
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New York
New York soldier bonus law declared unconstitutional
The New York state soldier bonus law was ruled unconstitutional by the court of appeals. The decision holds the law a gift of the state's credit, prohibited by the constitution.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
New Orleans Weather Forecast Tonight and Thursday
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans, provided to The Times by the Telephone Co, calls for tonight and Thursday to be generally cloudy.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Local Fort McIntosh Weather Observations Ended 7 A M
Four hour report from Fort McIntosh shows a maximum of 96 degrees and a minimum of 74 degrees with a southeast wind. Skies are clear.
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Fort MclIntosh
Government spends on intercoastal canal at Galveston
Major L M Adams of the U S Engineers district reports about sixty five thousand dollars has been spent in four months to deepen the intercoastal canal below Galveston to project depth of five feet. He urges use of the canal to justify last year’s allotments or risk letting them expire and causing shoaling that could make navigation impossible if a future need arises. The Kimble dredge has worked six weeks and the San Bernard four months on the project.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
L. M. Adams
United State Engineers
Adams
Kimble
San Bernard
Why David Said We Prefer the Door Keeper Role
A Boston Transcript excerpt records a boy answering why David wished to be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord. He explains that it allowed him to walk outside during the sermon.
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David
Boston Transcript
Naval conference may worsen Japanese shipyards mood
Tokio notes that if the Washington Conference yields a naval limitation agreement, Japanese shipyards facing low merchant marine demand will struggle further. Most major yards rely on Navy orders, which are being delayed for budgetary or other reasons, threatening full operation.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Navy Department
Paying the Piper and Dancing at the Rialto Theater
The Rialto Theater will present Paying the Piper tomorrow and Friday with extra dancing by Mrs. Lowry on both nights.
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Rialto Theater
Lowry
Australia PM Says Britain Nearly Starved During War
The Australian prime minister stated that Great Britain was within 90 days of starvation at one point in the war, underscoring the severity of wartime shortages and the strain on British resources.
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Great Britain
Australia
Grand Rapids Man Elected American Legion National Commander
Maj. John Garfield Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan was unanimously elected national commander of the American Legion by the national executive committee in Indianapolis He succeeds the late Frederick W Galbraith Jr fatally injured in an automobile accident Emery previously served as one of five vice commanders and led a WWI service record from Fort Sheridan through Cantigny St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne He was wounded October 9 1918 and later discharged at Camp Custer Born July 4 1881 in Grand Rapids he also served on the Grand Rapids city commission after returning home and worked in real estate and insurance The close friendship with the late Galbraith marked his stand as Legion leader.
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John Garfield Emery
Grand Rapids
Mich
American Legion
National Executive Committee
Indianapolis
Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr
Emery
Legion
Cleveland
Thomas J. Bannigan
Hartford
Conn
Fort Sheridan
France
Blois
Gondrecourt
Eighteenth Infantry
Cantigny
St. Mihiel
Camp Custer
The
Galbraith
WORKER FOR THE AUXILIARY
Mrs. Hugene Fenlon of Devil's Lake North Dakota led a ranch family during World War I era. She and her husband ran a large North Dakota ranch and produced bread and beef for the army. She organized comfort kits and knitted clothing for soldiers and later became president of local auxiliary units. She has been elected first vice president of the Women's Auxiliary of North Dakota.
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United States
Germany
North Dakota
Hugene Fenlon
Devil's Lake
N. D
American Legion
Fenlon
Women's Auxiliary of
Beck Voices Age Of Revolt At ABA Meeting
Cincinnati report cites James M. Beck warning that crime grows and arts, poetry, and commerce show rampant revolt. He argues modern art rejects beauty, lawlessness rises, work declines, and newspapers publish more ephemeral content. Mexican court blocks denouncement of pre-1917 oil land rights by Texas Co. pending Article 27 case rulings.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
James M. Beck
United States
American Bar Association
Beck
China
Alasia
Mexico City
Mexican Department of Commerce and Industry
Supreme Court
Texas Company
Divers Seek Sunken Merida Treasure Off Virginia Coast
The Ripple steam trawler sails from ore bound for Cape Charles to salvage the Merida wreck. Divers led by Frank Crillery and Chief Officer Nordstrom aboard plan a million dollar haul from a May collision in about 44 fathoms.
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Ty Associated Press
New York
Ripple
Cape Charles
Virginia
Ward Line
Merida
Frank Crillery
Nordstrom
Admiral Farragut
Street Fights Escalate in Belfast Death Toll Rises
Belfast reports savage street fighting continuing through yesterday and today. By afternoon the death toll reached 14 with many wounded. City appeared quieter by 4 pm though the danger over shipyard workers returning home remains a critical risk to public safety.
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Belfast
Dirigible D-6 Burned at Rockaway Point Hangar
A dirigible bal loon D-6 and its hangar burned at the Rockaway Point naval air station today. An explosion of tanks within the hangar caused the fire. There were no casualties.
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Associated Press
New York
Rockaway Point Naval Air Station
Kansas woman granted divorce in district court
Lawrence Kan Aug 31 Mrs Aliie Gale Burch was granted a divorce from Arthur C Burch on grounds of gross neglect of duty and abandonment for more than a year The suit was filed before the murder of J Belton Kennedy in Los Angeles They were jointly charged with the murder in Los Angeles details indicate a linked case status
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Kan
Aliie Gale Burch
Arthur C. Burch
Madalynne Qubenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
Los Angeles
Kennedy
Gasoline Prices Steady at Fort Worth Stations
Gasoline sold generally at filling stations in Fort Worth today at 14 cents a gallon as of August 31.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
More Bodies Found in ZR-2 Wreck
Aug 31 report states two more bodies recovered from the ZR-2 disaster. Identified is Sergeant Wilson of the British crew, with another body yet to be identified. Rescue teams continue searches at the wreck site.
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Associated Press
Hulling
Wilson
City Hog Yard Opens at Sioux City Dump Grounds
Sioux City has opened a municipal hog yard on a fenced strip of land at the dump grounds. Food garbage now wasted will fatten the hogs for market, with profits to the garbage department to fund more hogs.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Persistent Scottish belief on door banging predicting misfortune
In Scotland a traditional belief holds that if a house door bangs after being opened in the morning before it closes naturally, ill fortune will follow. This superstition links a sudden door slam to upcoming trouble or illness.
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Scotland
Birthday Party Highlights Notable Birthdays Today
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands born 41 years ago today. Roy A. Haynes U S Commissioner of Prohibition born in Hillsboro Ohio 40 years ago. Rev John A W Haas president of Mullenburg College born in Philadelphia 59 years ago. James Ferguson former Texas governor born in Bell County Texas 50 years ago. Mrs Harold F McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller born in Cleveland 49 years ago.
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Queen Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Roy A. Haynes
U. S
Prohibition
Hillsboro
Ohio
John A. W. Haas
Mullenburg College
Philadelphia
James #. Ferguson
Texas
Bell County
Harold F. McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Fire on Patrol Kills Deputy in Logan West Virginia
Fire from an eastern slope party opened on Blair Mountain patrol in Logan county. Deputy John Gore was killed as state police and volunteers from southern West Virginia reinforced near Spruce Fork Ridge. Reinforcements moved to Logan and Boone counties amid mounting tensions with invading forces.
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Associated Press
Logan
W. Va
Blair Mountain
John Gore
West Virginia
Spruce Fork Ridge
Lozan County
Boone County
de Onse
President's Proclamation Issued in Logan West Virginia
Airlines distributed copies of the president proclamation in Logan and the surrounding district. Thepamphlets ordered all persons engaged in insurrectishly proceedings to disperse and return home by noon on September.
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Logan
W. Va
Alrplinea
Friend
Tee
Taft urges 18 federal judges to handle court backlog
Chicago, Aug 31. Chief Justice William Howard Taft urged the American Bar Association to appoint 18 federal judges, two in each district, to manage the increased court business. The proposal aims to speed cases and reduce delays nationwide.
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Chicinnati
Ohio
United States
American Bar Association
William Howard Taft
Baseball in Mexico City marks inland trek by American clubs
In Mexico City, the Dallas and San Antonio baseball clubs concluded a deal with City of Mexico promoters for a six game series the week of September 26. It will be the first time American teams travel so far inland to play.
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Houston
Texas
Dallas
San Antonio
City of Mexico
British American Fencing Contests Planned for November
Plans for the first international fencing tournament to be held in the United States gather momentum under the Amateur Fencers' League of America. The saber teams contest opens in Philadelphia on November 17, followed by a dueling sword match in Washington two days later and a foil final in New York on November 22. The team with the most won matches receives the trophy.
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New York
United States
Rubber Shoes for Horses in Providence Police
The Providence police commission introduces rubber shoes for horses used by mounted patrolmen. The live rubber footwear aims to soften hard roads, reduce noise, and boost efficiency, with longer wear than steel shoes.
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Providence
R. 1
Police Commission
Tonic turns to Teu tonic joke headline
A man with chronic illness asks for a tonic and jokes for beer. The doctor refuses, calling it Teu tonic in a playful exchange.
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Teutonic
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