D'Annunzio Fiume Crusade Aims At Ailing Italy And The World
A controversial Italian poet Gabriele d Annunzio seizes Fiume with loyal followers asserting it for Italy as Italy delays peace conference decisions. Rome resists, sending forces to restore order while public opinion debates pride, justice, and potential future repercussions. The piece likens the episode to a modern crusade and hints at film portrayal possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dr. Jameson
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Vienna
Austria
Fiume
Italy
Istrian
d'Annunzio
Gabriele
Halian
Victor Emmanuel
Haly
Sad City by the Sea Revered in Desolate Ode at Laredo
Laredo Texas meeting notes report a fallen city after a flood with references to rebuilt hope. The record lists a marriage license for Jose L. Zardaneta and Teodora A. Ortiz and announces Anita Sharkey’s dance class at Elks Hall starting September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose L. Zardaneta
Teodora A. Ortiz
Anita Sharkey
Elks Hall
Mrs Mary Cope Endorses Tanlac In Los Angeles Claim
In seventy two years Mrs Mary C Cope of 274 N Hicks St Los Angeles says Tanlac cured years of stomach trouble bloating loss of appetite and nervous fatigue after four bottles She reports better sleep strength and appetite and urges others to try Tanlac All druggists sell Tanlac.
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Tanlac
Mary C. Cope
N. Hicks St
Los Angeles
Cal
Taniac
Chapter of horrors and Rio Grande flood at Corpus Christi
After a heavy storm relief work begins as upper river rains raise the Rio Grande to a multi year high. No deaths reported yet but extensive damage to river bottom communities and drifting wreckage. The surge floods many sections and halts work at several points along the river.
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Rio Grande
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Gulf
Marcial Zapata
The
Times
Holding Institute
Birthdays on this date celebrate notable figures
Brig Gen Hush A Drum former chief of staff of the first American field army was born at Fort Brady Michigan. Brig Gen George H Harries who led the American base at Brest was born in South Wales. Lord Leverhulme the English soap magnate and philanthropist is celebrated. Key Pittman US senator from Nevada was born in Vicksburg Mississippi. George W Wickersham former Taft era Attorney General was born in Pittsburgh. Johan P Melnnis Boston first baseman was born in Gloucester Massachusetts.
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Hush A Drum
Feld Army
Fort Brady
Mich
George H. Harries
Brest
South Wales
Lord Leverhulme
Key Pittman
United States
Nevada
Vicksburg
Miss
George W. Wicckersham
Taft
Pittsburgh
Johan P. Melnnis
Boston
Gloucester
Mass
Portrait Painter Major Orpen to paint Wilson portrait
Major William Orpen, Irish portrait painter, travels to America to paint a portrait of President Wilson. Known for war work with the British Government, he is highly regarded in English art circles and has been an associate of the Royal Academy since 1910.
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William Orpen
America
Wilson
Major Orpen
Dublin
London
England
Royal Academy
Rio Grande Flood Destroys Lowlands Near Laredo
Rio Grande surged to 33 feet with a crest that flooded riverfront areas on both sides. Businesses waterlogged as pumping stations and water works were submerged. a two room house floated by. Rescue teams searched for a missing serviceman while crews monitored bridges and warned residents to brace for more high water.
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Dixie
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Brooks
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grande
Windrow
Dixie Motor
B. Juarez
Water Works
Water Company
United States Customs Service
Taylor
Company Bb
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Doldres
International Footbridge
Chacon Creek
South Laredo
Garner Advises Ex Soldiers On Discharge Property
A letter from Congressman John N Garner provides ex soldiers of the 15th district with a list of property they were entitled to take upon discharge. It notes overseas caps or alternate headgear, clothing, gear, and a gas mask if issued, and explains how to secure it by certifying the facts, with an invitation to apply directly to the congressman.
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the Times
John N. Garner
15Th
The Thirteenth Chair Mystery At Strand Theatre
Spiritualism drives the Bayard Veiller mystery turned film directed by Lance Perrett. Mme LaGrange the clairvoyant probes murder at a dinner seance with thirteen guests. A chair reveals the killer as suspicions mount around Yvonne Delva Creighton Hale and a strong supporting cast.
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Bayard Veiller
Lance Perrett
Pathe
Strand Theatre
Mme. LaGrange
Stephen Lee
Lee
Edward Wales
Arime
Anniversaries and historic events span from Gaston to 1917
Today's anniversaries recount Wis William Gaston the NC judge born in New Bern and died in Raleigh in 1844. Other notes mark Baron Sydenham's death from lockjaw, Webster's mass Whig meeting, Cobra sinking, a 1908 cotton strike, Termonde evacuation, 1915 Serbian bombardment, Romanian setbacks in Transylvania, and Argentina severing relations with Germany in 1917.
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Wis
William Gaston
North Carolina Supreme Court
New Bern
N. C
Raleigh
Baron Sydenham
Canada
England
Daniel Webster
Whig Party
Boston
Isis
Lancashire
Termonde
Belgium
Your Troubles May be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. Causes start with a little brain strain, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and irritability. Nerves become unstrung and culminate in a full nervous breakdown.
Notice to Laredo Truck Owners for New Licenses
Public notice to truck owners in Laredo that licenses expired August 1 and must be renewed at City Hall for the year ending August 1 1920. Mentions Commission of Labor noting the first U S strike by bakers in New York City in 1741.
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City of
Laredo
The
Commission of Labor
United States
New York City
Remarkable Banyan Tree of East India
The banyan tree of East India is noted for branches that droop to the ground and take root as separate stems, forming new trunks.
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East
India
Lucky Jim Oil stockholders meet at W. R. Pace office
Stockholders of Lucky Jim Oil Company are requested to meet at the office of W R Pace at 4 30 o clock Saturday afternoon. C M Henry notes 9 18 21 on the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Jim Oil Company
Laredo Relief Responds to Corpus Christi Storm
Laredo residents return from Corpus Christi area with accounts of devastation and a desperate need for clothing for babies and children. The relief drive urges sending infant wear to the Chamber of Commerce for swift distribution to the stricken coast community.
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Corpus Christi
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Corpus Christian
Asher R. Smith
Smith
Corpus
Old Corpus
H. Reiser
Jewish Welfare Board
E. J. Fox
Knights of Columbus
San Antonio
Houston
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Doug Fairbanks
d’Annunzio
Main Avenue
D. P Hewitt
Webb County
Lowry
Limeade
Laredo Abstract Company
Walter Brown
Bertani
Windrow's
Hidalgo St
Juarez No
J. L. Fierros
Farragut Street
Bellmont
Main Ave
Elec
EL Texano
Texas
Will W Gregg
Notary Public
Limes
Parragutreet
Haere
M_ Little
Hamilton Hotel
Mr Little
Neve
Dolores
Laredo Water Co
City
Fort McIntosh
North Laredo
Christen
Consumer's Ice Co
Garner
Ifti Roumanian
Transylvania
Germany
D. C
WR. Pace
C.M. Henry
Corpus Weil
T. F. Feely
John Dowling
Alice
Dowling
DeWolf
St. L
Robstown
Linton
M. Sallee
Lincoln ST
Calif
New York
Teneriffe
Aggler & Musser Seed Company
T. A. Austin & Company
Milmo National Bank Building
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