King Gustaf V and Queen Mark 40 Years of Marriage
The King and Queen of Sweden celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary, the oldest European royal couple. Gustaf V, born in 1858, married Princess Victoria in Karlsruhe at age 23, linking to Bernadotte lineage. He ascended the throne in December 1907 after King Oscar's death.
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Sweden
Europe
Gustaf V
Marshal Bernadotte
Napoleon
Gustaf
Karlsruhe
Victoria
Grand Duke of
Baden
William
Holland
Oscar
Riots Across Chicago and Balbriggan Killings Sparks Tension
One year ago today race riots rocked Chicago after a white man was killed by a Black man. A police inspector died in Balbriggan Ireland amid Sinn Fein related violence.
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Chicago
Sinn Fein
Balbriggan
Ireland
Making New Lawns and Lawn Care Basics
Farmers and gardeners learn that lawns are best treated as grass gardens requiring deep soil prep, level grading, and thorough manuring. Fall sowing, cool moist growth, even seed distribution, and rolling help establish velvety green swards despite initial weed flurries.
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Yellow Dock
The Key That Unlocks the Door to Long Living
The piece argues that long life rests on diet and digestion. It notes that even careful men past middle age may suffer indigestion or constipation and benefit from Chamberlain's Tablets to move the bowels and energize the stomach, suggesting a ripe old age is attainable with proper care.
Social Calendar and Community Notes in Laredo
Tuesday social calendar lists Sunbeam Band gathering at the Baptist Church at 5 PM. Reports include travels of Mrs. Johnson and son to Washington DC, Mrs. Tooke moving to Laredo, and various local residents visiting or returning from trips. Missionary and Women’s clubs hold meetings and plan December bazaar, with program on libraries and club history.
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Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
E. A. Manford
China
Mesdames Burnett
A. G. Thompson
J. W. Thompson
Loftus
Patton
Fred
Seaman
Mantford
Woman's Club
Edwin Adams
Jocelyn
Dorothy Borchers
Laredo Library Noted for Wholesome Influence on Youth
The Laredo Library has educated and inspired many young men over four years. It provides supplying writing materials and envelopes and stays open until 1 pm, aiding those who would otherwise travel far. A small boy entered, asking to read and said he wanted the one thing to read for the kids.
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Laredo
Trespass Notice From A M Bruni At Target Range
A posted notice from A M Bruni states that munching in pastures adjoining Target Range is strictly prohibited and trespassers will be prosecuted. The dated notice appears as a legal poultry of property rights.
American killed by Mexican soldiers near Tampico
Carl L. Tabb, an American employee of the Mexican Petroleum Company, was shot and killed Sunday night by Mexican soldiers in an oil field near Tampico. The American embassy in Tampico reported the incident to the State Department today.
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Washington
Carl L. Tabb
Mexican Petroleum Company
Tampico
State Department
House Tax Bill Takes Shape for Senate Return
The house tax bill as amended by the senate finance committee is being prepared for presentation tomorrow when the senate reconvenes after a month’s recess. Chairman Penrose expects it to be sent to the president by month’s end.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Penrose
Discussion of Church Union Debated by Delegates
Delegates at the eleventh general council of the Pan Presbyterian Alliance discussed a proposed union with the Church of England or Protestant Episcopal Church. The meeting gathered in Pittsburgh on September 20 to consider uniting the two branches within the Presbyterian system.
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Pittsburgh
Penn
Pan-Presbyterian Alliance
Church of England
Protestant Episcopal Church
General Council
Alliance of Reformed and Presbyterian Churches
Hessian belt buckle found at Dyckman farm prison camp
New York historians report a bronze Hessian belt buckle found by Field Exploration Committee workers at the Dyckman farm site, identifying it with the Fuerst Frederick regiment. The buckle bears the monogram FF F and crown, linking it to uniforms worn by mercenaries who fought Washington and were later captured at Yorktown.
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Associated Press
New York
Dyckman Farm
208Rd Street
Field Exploration Committee
New York Historical Society
Fuerst Frederick
Eric Prinz
Hesse
Washington
Long Island
Earl Percy
Fort Washington
Yorktown
Confederate Veterans At Tulsa Rally Show Warm Welcome
Tulsa welcomed veterans, their families, and friends from across Oklahoma for the annual reunion of the Oklahoma Division of the United Confederate Veterans. The three day program emphasizes entertainment with little business on the agenda.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma Division
United. Confederate Veterans
Oddities From Distant Lands And A Banana Fact
A Swiss lake in Valais named Lake Marjelen reportedly vanishes at irregular intervals during the last days of August. The Araucanians of Chile’s southern province use a crab shell as a barometer showing white in dry weather and red with rain. The banana is cited as the most productive crop per acre, yielding vast multiples of other staples and being resistant to pests and disease.
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Valais
Switzerland
Marjelen
Chili
Turmoil in Burgenland Raises Austrian Border Tension
Vienna reports the Burgenland border region near Hungary is growing more critical. An Entente ultimatum to Hungary threatens a commercial blockade if Hungarians do not evacuate within 72 hours. Irregular bands are increasing, Oestenburg mobilizes, posters urge arms, and artillery is said to be assembling at Keeckskemet. Former Premier Friedrich has urged his faction.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Burgenland
Austria
Hungary
Oestenburg
Eisenstadt
Charles
Keeckskemet
Budapest
Friedrich
Submarine R-2 Asks Aid During Atlantic Transit
The American submarine R-2, 495 tons, 176 feet long, with 14 knot surface speed, sent a distress call en route from the Panama Canal zone to Guantanamo Bay. The Navy ordered the Guantanamo commandant to dispatch a tug though officials say the trouble does not appear serious. Crew size on the current cruise is not disclosed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Panam Canal Zone
Guantanamo Bay
Navy Department
Department
Guantanamo Base
Tampered Witnesses in Arbuckle Case Probe Delayed
San Francisco Sept 20 The county grand jury adjourned until Monday night its probe into alleged witness tampering linked to the Arbuckle case. Four persons including a prominent Arbuckle figure faced claims of discussing profit from tampering with prosecutors. Brady disclosed that Joyce Clark Gabor Kingstone and Reginald Mories discussed making money by framing Clark to impeach Zeh Prevost's testimony.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Arbuckle
United States District Court Grand Jury
Arbuckie
Brady
Joyce Clark
Gabor Kingstone
Reginald Mories
Testimony Begins in Prohibition Officer Killing Case
Midland Texas September 20 Testimony started today in the case of C P Shearman and his sons Neil and John charged with killing Prohibition Officer Wood W C Guinn former prohibition agent who was present when Wood was killed is expected to be the first witness
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Associated Press
Midland
Texas
C. P. Shearman
Neil
John
Wood
W. C. Guinn
Belfast Parliament Opens Autumn Session In Full Unionist Attendance
Belfast reports the Northern Ireland parliament opens its autumn session with full Unionist attendance. Nationalists and Sinn Féin members were absent. Sir James Craig, Ulster premier, said Ulster has nothing to give away in peace conference talks, while not opposing attendance to protect Ulster interests.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Parliament of
Northern Ireland
Sinn Fenners
James Craig
Ulster
Ireland
Safe landing reported in Bennett race after delay
Two of the five balloons that had not been heard from since Sunday in the James Gordon Bennett international race were reported safely landed in messages received this afternoon in Brussels.
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Sy Associated Preas
Brussels
Betvica 1 Ballon Lands in North Wales After 42 Mile Run
The Betvica 1 an American entry in the international patroon race landed at Braidhypwi North Wales. Pilot Ralph Upton cabled the Aero Club of America that the balloon covered 42 miles in 27 hours and 42 minutes.
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New York
Braidhypwi
North Wales
Ralph Upton
The
Aero Club of America Today
Refused Change of Venue in Aven Murder Case
Waco Texas September 20 Judge R Munroe refused a change of venue in the murder case of W T Aven indict ed for killing his wife. Trial set to proceed tomorrow and Mrs Dessie Keyes case with Aven was dismissed though she faces two other indictments for killing her husband and the Aven child.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
R. Munroe
W. T Aven
Dessie Keyes
Aven
Prison Board Lacks Authority to Set Shirt Plant
In Austin on September 20, the Associated Press reports that the board of prison commissioners has no authority to establish cotton shirt manufacturing plants. The ruling follows a conference between the governor and Commissioners Dean and Sayles and an opinion issued by Assistant Attorney General E. F. Smith.
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Austin
Texas
Board of Prison Commissioners
Dean
Sayles
E. F. Smith
Racing to Begin in Maryland
Turf enthusiasts from across the country converge on Baltimore for the Havre de Grace race meeting opening tomorrow. The ten day event kicks off the Maryland fall campaign, with owners, trainers, jockeys and bookmakers gathering before moves to Laurel, Pimlico and Bowie.
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Baltimore
Havre de Grace
Maryland
Laurel
Pimlico
Bowie
British note to Moscow over Central Asia intrigues
London reports a strongly worded note from the British government demanding an explanation from the Soviet government about alleged breaches of faith in Soviet activities in Central Asia and Afghanistan aimed at Britain. The note asserts Britain’s concerns and seeks clarification on Moscow’s actions.
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London
Moscow
Central Asia
Afghanistan
Great Britain
Laredo Library Grows As Public Demand Increases
The Laredo Library expands from a small start to a vital city service with 2300 volumes now on shelves, up 200 this year. About 200 new subscriber cards were issued in the past year, and the reference collection saw active use.
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Laredo
One Officer to Five Families Brew Rule Enforced
A federal agent will watch five families in New York to enforce a prohibition ruling that only kickless name brew can be made. Ernest Langley, chief supervisor, called the estimate conservative. In Chicago, prohibition officials arrive to probe liquor conditions with focus on clubs.
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Associated Presse
New York
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ernest Langley
Federal Nets
Aid
Chico
Washington
Chicago
Pacific Coast Rates Reduce After FTC Action
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that Pacific coast rail rates for vegetables from California and other Pacific territories to points between the Rockies and the Mississippi River will drop. The reductions replace the 33 1/3 percent rise effective August 26, 1920 with a 15 percent increase already in place, cutting more than half the prior increase.
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Sy Associated Press
Washington
Caliornia
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Chicago
Mississippi River
Interestate Commerce Commission
Armistice Day Observance Set for November 11
Washington September 20 The administration plans call for all delegates to the conference on armaments to join the American people and the nation in a nationwide observance of Armistice Day at the opening session of the conference on November 11.
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Washington
Indians Take Early Lead In A.L. Race With Narrow Margin
New York and Cleveland traded first in the American League as Cleveland held a two point edge over New York. Detroit’s win over New York moved Detroit into contention in a game featuring seven pitchers. The Tigers exploded for eight runs in the eighth inning, Khmke credited with victory and Shawkey charged with the loss. Meanwhile New York Nationals edged Pittsburgh by three and a half games despite a defeat by runners up yesterday.
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New York
Indians
Detroit
Tigers
Khmke
Shawkey
New York Nationals
Pittsburgh
Birthday Anniversaries Mark Notable Figures Across History
Ex princess Cecilia widow of the former German Crown Prince is celebrated on her birthday in Mecklenburg marking 35 years. Manuel Herzl congressman from Highth Oklahoma district born in Tuscarawags County Ohio marks 45 years. George Bird Grinnell founder of the Audubon Society born in Brooklyn New York 72 years ago. Herbert Putnam Librarian of the Library of Congress born in New York City 60 years ago. Dr L Clark-Seelye Smith College president emeritus born in Bethel Connecticut 84 years ago today.
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Cecilia
Mecklenburg
Manuel Herzl
Congress
Oklahoma
Tuscarawags County
Ohio
George Bird Grinnell
Audubon Society
Brooklyn
N. Y
Herbert Putnam
Library of Congress
New York City
Dr. L. Clark — Seelye
Smith Colege
Bethel
Conn
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Laredo Colony
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17Th Infantry
Eureka Club
Jack Paulus
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W. F. Shutt
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Las Brancas Ranch
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Burse Tarver
Cotulla
G. R. Miller of
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Louis Yaerer
Hebbronville
Mr.m. Martinez
Zapata
G. Salmon
R. H. Trammell
Aguilares
W. L. Wright
W. L. Miller
Laredo Library
Mortimer McKinney
Tyler
Texas Federation of Woman's Clubs
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Houston
San
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
City Drug Company
Juaredo
United States
Mexico
A. M. Bruni
Confederate Veterans
Burgeland
Assicwer
Canal Zone
Guantanamo
Wales
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