A Daily Lesson in History for September 22
Thursday’s Daily lists notable historical dates. It recalls Sarah Franklin Bache, Benjamin Franklin’s daughter, born in Philadelphia in 1744 and dying there in 1808, plus Nathan Hale’s 1776 execution as a spy in New York by Gen. Howe’s order, and more milestones including Philetus Sawyer and events through 1919.
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Sarah Franklin Bache
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Nathan Hale
New York
Howe
Philetus Sawyer
Wisconsin
United States
Turland
Oshkogh
Wis
Gen. Kearney
Kearney
New Mexico
Fairmount Park
Chester A. Arthur
Tory Island
George Washington
Gridiron Trial Opens Amid Turmoil in County Clare
One year ago today on September 22 the Chicago grand jury began an investigation into the world series baseball games while clashes between troops and Sinn Feiners in County Clare, Ireland, left many dead.
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Grand Jury
Chicago
County Clare
Ireland
Radium for cancer boosts U S research progress
United States scientists, led by R B Moore of the Bureau of Mines, report advances in treating cancer with radium after Mme Curie’s visit. They caution that success depends on skilled dosage and surgery. Since 1913 US output totals about 115 grams, with roughly 40 grams recovered from foreign ores. most domestic radium comes from Colorado mines.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Curie
R. B. Moore
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Moore
Mr. Moore
Mme. Curle
Colorado
The Newer Narcissus Exhibition and Varieties
Hundreds of new narcissi have entered commerce as English bulb men exhibit seedlings and Hollanders add their quota. American bulbists test strong varieties fit for our climate, including incomparabilis and Barri and Leedsii, with poetic crosses like the paper white and Chinese lily. Newcomers Gloria Mundi Incognita Evangeline Homespun are praised for outstanding size and color.
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Incognita
Evangeline
Homespun
Confused situation in Central Europe story from Constantinople
A tale circulates about Prince Furstenberg, named as a diplomatic representative of a government that no longer exists to the Ukraine ruled by Hetman Skorpadsky. He says he is paid to perform duties that do not hold, illustrating the era's diplomatic chaos.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Europe
Prince Furstenberg
Ukraine
Hetman Skorpadsky
Kiev
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The Times advertises a daily watch opportunity with a monthly price of 69 cents.
Citation by publication in Texas court case 1921
Public notice commands Sheriff to publish weekly for four weeks Ventura Hinojosa’s citation in Webb County, to appear at the next District Court term in Laredo on October 10, 1921, to answer Trinidad Diaz de Hinojosa’s petition for divorce, child custody, and abandonment. The petition notes unknown residence, separation since January 3, 1965, ongoing abandonment for over three years, Victoriano Hinojosa age 16, and requests custody and dissolution of marriage.
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State OF
Texas
Webb County
Ventura Hinojosa
District Court
Laredo
A. D
Trinidad Diaz de Hinojosa
Victoriano Hinojosa
Nagel Mentioned as Possible Berlin Ambassador
Charles Nagel a prominent St. Louis lawyer and former Taft cabinet member is proposed as a candidate for United States ambassador to Germany. A Texan native who grew up in St. Louis, he studied law and political economy at Berlin University before returning home in 1873 to practice. He later led the St. Louis board of aldermen and engaged with many educational and public bodies.
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Charles Nagel
United States
Germany
St. Louis
Commerce
Labor
Missouri
Republican National Committee
Nagel
University of Berlin
Notable Birthday Anniversaries Across the Nation
Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott retired chief of staff U S A born in Danville Kentucky 68 years ago Andre Tardieu French High Commissioner to the United States born in Paris 45 years ago Prince Miguel of Saraganza heir presumptive to the throne of Portugal born in Austria 43 years ago Charles R Connel congressman for Pennsylvania 10th district born in Scranton 57 years ago Thomas A Sisson congressman for Mississippi 4th district born in Attala county 52 years ago
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Hugh L. Scott
Danville
Andre Tardieu
United States
Paris
Prince Miguel of
Saraganza
Portugal
Austria
Charles R. Connel
Congress
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Thomas A. Sisson
Mississippi
Attala County
Miss
Social Calendar of church and club gatherings
There will be a special meeting at the manse for Presbyterian auxiliary and ladies at 4 PM. Circle A W M U of the Baptist Church meets with Mrs J M Burr at 4 PM. Circle B W M A meets at 4 PM with Mrs Clotilde J Withoff and Mrs Sam Withoff entertaining at bridge at her home. Ladies Aid Society meets with Mrs Allan Stowers at 4 PM. Camp Fire Girls meet with Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl at 4 PM. A dance is planned at the Woman's Club in the evening.
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the Presbyterian Church
Crcle A
the Baptist Church
J. M. Burr
Circle B. W. M. A
Clotilde J. Withoff
Sam Withoff
Bridge
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Allan Stowers
Alfred Poggenpoh
In Autumn the rose fades and summer ends in travel and news
Autumn brings memories of missed summer while readers hear of travels such as Mr I Goodman to Chicago and New York on business. Wendell Guinn recovers from illness. Mrs QO H Guinn of Tyler sends greetings. Social news covers dances, parties, birthdays, and a lawn party with the 17th Infantry band.
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Mr. I. Goodman
Chicago
New York
QO. H. Guinn
Tyler
Wendell Guinn
Eureka Club of Laredo Honors Fort McIntosh Guests
Hundreds of Laredo youths attended a dance at Fort McIntosh Tuesday evening hosted by the Eureka Club. The quarters were festively lit with multicolor electric lights and an electric flash on an American flag entrance signaled the dancing room. Autos from Laredo and nearby towns gathered to view the scene while refreshments met high expectations. The club band members earned praise for the successful event.
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Fort McIntosh
Eureka Club
Laredo
Labor Clearing House to Aid Spokane Workers
Spokane officials and the local Chamber of Commerce employment committee are establishing an employment clearing house for the coming winter. City commissioners will lead, with unions and business groups backing the effort. Employers will register job openings and workers will register qualifications, prioritizing those with dependents in Spokane.
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Spokane
Wash
Chamber of Commerce
Bishop Ward Consecrated in Erie Diocese Ceremony
In Grace Church Buffalo on Sept 22 the Rev John Chamberlain Ward was consecrated bishop of the Erie Pa diocese by Bishop Tuttle of St Louis with Bishops Whitehead Pittsburgh and Vincent Southern Ohio assisting. Presenters included Bishops Stearly and Ferris. The sermon was by Bishop Brent of Buffalo as the church overflowed with clergy and lay attendees.
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Buffalo
N. Y
John Chamberlain Ward
Erie
Grace Church
Tuttle
St. Louis
Whitehead
Pittsburgh
Vincent
Ohio
Stearly
Newark
Ferris
New York
Brent
Arguments begin in Shearman case in Midland
In Midland Texas on September 22 arguments in the Shearman case opened with both sides resting yesterday. The defense presented four witnesses who contradicted prosecution testimony about who fired the first shot, with Mr Shearman alleging the first shot came from behind him and knocked his hat from his head as he stood.
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Midland
Texas
Shearman
Noted Libel Suit Opens Over Protection of Entrenched Authority
Chicago September 22 Weymouth Kirkland for the Tribune opened the ten million dollar libel case against the Chicago Tribune arguing the city seeks to shield entrenched authority from inquiry and criticism as the suit proceeds.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Fort Worth Panthers name pitchers for game day
Fort Worth manager Jake Atz announced starter Pate with Haworth catching. In Memphis, Zahnizer and Downey were listed as the battery. A ban on children was in effect at the ticket office today.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Jake Atz
Fort Worth Panthers
Pate
Haworth
Memphis Battery
Zahnizer
Downey
Abbott
World Series Set to Open October 5 This Year
The World Series will start on October 5 with the first game at the home grounds of the National League team. If Pittsburg or Cleveland finishes first, two series games will be played in the National League city and the next two in the American League town.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
The Key That Unlocks the Door to Long Living
A fragment discusses longevity for men in their eighties and nineties. It argues older men are thin, not fat, and sets out that occasional overindulgence causes indigestion or constipation. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion and stomach vigor, claiming this can help the average man reach a ripe old age.
Arbuckle Murder Hearing Opens in San Francisco
The preliminary hearing for Roscoe Arbuckle on murder charges in the Virginia Rappe case began in San Francisco with judge Silvian Lazarus presiding. Only witnesses, officials and reporters admitted as men were restricted. the prosecution aims to prove Arbuckle attacked Rappe at the St Francis Hotel on September 5, causing her death four days later. Prosecution expects the hearing to last at least three days and will decide the crime degree based on the evidence.
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San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Silvian Lazarus
W Lazarus
Brady
Arbuckle
Miss Rappe
St. Francis Hotel
Prady
Lazarus
Arbuckie
Oppau Explosion Desolate Town Sealed By Occupation
Mayence Germany Sept 22 French troops and volunteers search the ruins of Oppau in the Badische Aniline plant where a massive explosion yesterday killed hundreds. Authorities expect up to 1500 dead with 1500+ injured and 2500 treated as rescue continues in the zone under French discipline.
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Mayence
Germany
Badische Aniline Company
Oppan
Oppau
Oil prospects widen to German New Guinea in mandate area
The oil search extends from Papua to German New Guinea where better indications are reported. Anglo-Persian Oil Company experts and private parties prospector-tions in the territory under Australian mandate face delays due to unsettled land policy for mandated territories.
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Sydney
Papua
German New Guinea
Anglo-Persian OU Company
Commonwealth
Bartlett Mayor Bars Masked Parade by Klan Tonight
Bartlett Texas September 22 Associated Press Mayor Stanton Allen announces masked groups including the Ku Klux Klan will not parade. He orders arrests for disguises and mobilizes sheriffs deputies and city officers to enforce the law. He expects parade planners to abandon the idea after the proclamation.
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Allen
Bartlett
Associated Press
Texas
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
Stanton Allen
Mr. Allen
Refused to Work At Mallory Docks In Iiveston Texas
Long shoremen refused to work after Mallory company declined a proposed method to check the workers. Other labor was promptly employed and docks showed activity at 10 o clock. No trouble is anticipated.
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Associated Presa
Iiveston
Texas
Mallory
Women in Business Create New Enterprises in Chicago
Several Chicago women society leaders formed new business ventures to advance women in the modern era. They announced the creation of a business enterprise and an investment company along with an advertising agency. The women, renowned for statewide work, plan to run the businesses themselves, though the firms' names are not disclosed.
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Associated Presa
Chicago
Sepe Ylo
Chienco
Toduy
Tion
Wwe Business Enterprises
Man posing as Negro in Denison tied to mail fraud
Denison Texas Sept 22 Associated Press B Hamilton detained on federal mail fraud charges in an alleged love lottery case He lived among negroes in Denison for over a decade according to the sheriff An alleged confession says he is a white man posing as a negro He remains jailed in Sherman awaiting transfer to Oklahoma for arraignment before a U S commissioner
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Denison
Texas
B. Hamilton
Hamilton
Sherman
Oklahoma
United States
Strikers Active in Kern County Field Patrols Report
Bakersfield Calif Sept 22 newspapermen returning from a drive into Kern County fields describe an earnest attempt to get shot at and report their efforts useful despite meetings with law and welfare committees. Patrols claim strikers predominated and many were deputized by the constable. Strike-breakers entered fields in small groups as patrols observed.
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Associated Press
Bakersfield
Cal
Kern County
Is Probably Last Concert by the 17th Infantry Band
A concert on Martin Plaza tonight at 8 15 by the 17th Infantry Band may be their final performance. Band Director Weber has prepared an excellent program and Laredo residents are expected to flood the plaza to show appreciation and signal they will miss the ensemble when it is gone.
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Martin Plaza
17Th Infantry
Weber
Laredo
Mr Zero Starts Plans To Aid Jobless In Gotham
Urbain Le doux known as Mr Zero in the auction world extends efforts to help the unemployed by negotiating leases for four five story Front street buildings capable of housing and feeding 1000. He also seeks church hall access and to recruit an army of human exhibits, planning to meet Bishop Manning to advance these aims.
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New York
Urbain Ledoux
Zero
Front Street
Bishop Manning
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Judge Crowley Dead in Texas Politics Leader
Galveston Texas September 22 Judge Miles Crowley longtime county court judge died at his home He was a notable figure in Texas politics serving in both houses of the legislature and one term in Congress This obituary notes his significant public service and career.
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Galveston
Texas
Miles “‘Yowley
Seremi
Congress
Ku Klux Chiefs May Be Summoned to Washington
Washington officials indicated that high Ku Klux Klan leaders could be summoned to the capital for interrogation. Attorney General Daugherty, announcing the move, said the Justice Department would direct agents to investigate Klan activities nationwide. Prosecutions, where federal statutes are involved, would be federal. otherwise state law would apply.
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Washington
Ku Klux Klan
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Burns
Department
Bureau of Investigation
Waethington
Three Nations Admitted to League of Nations
Jenova reports three additional nations admitted to the League today. The new members are Hithouia Letvia and Lithuania, expanding the international body’s roster.
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Jenova
League of Nations
Hithouia
Letvia
Lithuania
WOMEN APPLY FOR FOREIGN MISSION APPOINTMENTS
More than 1200 girls and women have applied for foreign missionary posts, says Miss Mabelle Rae McVeigh, secretary of the Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. Applicants range from 14 to 45, noted aswar briefed by the War’s global impact making distant lands seem closer.
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New York
Mabelle Rae McVeigel
Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mission Society
Miss McVeigh
Miss McVaigh
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Pearsall
Charles Bretherton
Eagle Pass
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J. O. Buenz
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Arthur Lane
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Betty Louise
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Katherine
Harry Johnston
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Raymond Goodman
Leslie
Freddie Winch
Leonard Daiches
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Marguerite Martin
Etta May Thaison
Elinor
Leonard Morrow
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Bush Children
Labor Clearing House
NEW Bishp
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Oapau
Frankfort
Treves
New Guinea
Women IN Business
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MR. Zero
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UNEM
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