1920 Texas football rule changes outlined by AP
The Associated Press reports key rule updates for Texas teams in 1920. Changes cover substitution completion, motion rules with two feet down, unnecessary roughness including clipping and roughing the passer, penalties from scrimmage points, no time lost on incomplete passes, disallowing false starting signals, fair catch timing, abolition of punt out, and a six point touchdown with straight ball placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Reverend James Barton 66 Birthday Obvious Career Milestones
Rev James Barton marks his 66th birthday today as longtime secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. A Vermonter educated at Middlebury College and Hartford Theological Seminary he went to Turkey in 1885 as a missionary at Harpoot. He later led a missionary college as president before returning home in 1894 to join the secretarial staff and influence churches educators and Washington officials on American interests in Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Barton
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Middlebury College
Hartford Theological Seminary
Turkey
Harpoot
Missionary College
Near East
American Board
America
Washington
French colonies show strong growth in trade and resources
An Associated Press survey reports French colonial possessions and dependencies expanding wealth and commerce since 1914. It notes populations around 60.5 million, area about 4 million square miles, with exports in 1917 near 1.108 billion francs and Algerian exports rising sharply in 1919 to 1.234 billion francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
French Commission
Algeria
Tunis
Algiers
Morocco
France
India
Pondicherry
Saigon
Madagascar
French Equatorial Africa
French Somaliland
French West Africa
Senegal
Haut-Senegal-Niger
French Guinea
Ivory Coast
Dahomey
Niger
Mauretania
America
Guiana
Martinique
Guadalupe
St. Pierre and
Miquelon
New Caledonia
Daily History Lesson Dates and Notable Births
A compact historical timeline listing dates from 1806 to 1896. Entries include Lewis and Clark returning to St. Louis in 1806, births of William A. Camp and Sara J. Lippincott, Marie Malibran’s death in 1836, Alonzo Potter’s 1845 consecration, the 1870 levy en masse, the 1880 Franklin search expedition return, and the 1896 organization of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and Clarke
St. Louis
William A. Camp
New York Clearing House
Durham
Conn
New York City
Sara J. Lippincott
Grace Greenwood
Pompey
N. Y
Marie Welicite Malibran
Manchester
England
Paris
Alonzo Potter
Pennsylvania
Franklin
Schwatka
Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Tacoma
Just What She Needed From Chamberlain’s Tablets
Mrs Volta Bankson of Chilli cothe Mo reports a positive testimonial for Chamberlain tablets. She says the remedy relieved indigestion toned her liver and eased backache and dizziness she had suffered from for some time. She endorses the product as a world of good and promises to speak well of it.
Throttled Commerce Blamed on Sherman Law Probe
In Galveston Texas on September 23 freight men allege a large cartel of 42 New York steamship firms and freight brokers violated the Sherman act. They claim the alliance throttled national commerce by routing goods through Upper Atlantic ports, keeping Gulf and southern ports from expanding ocean trade and forcing higher rail and sea rates.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
New York
Upper Atlantic
Gulf
Peace council urged Galicia to Poland by Paderewski
On September 23 one year ago Paderewski urged the Peace Council to assign Galicia to Poland while the World’s Cotton Conference began sessions in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paderewski
Peace Council
Galicia
Poland
New York City
Gun running in Austria shows widening smuggling network
Vienna notes that gun running has surged beyond Mexico frontier levels as Austria stores arms while Hungary and Poland demand munitions. Police report an organization moving material into Hungary, with arrests at Wollersdorf factory. Socialist leader Adler cites large smuggling volumes. Allied Control Commission bans sale of demobilized arms.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Austria
Villa
Hungary
Poland
Juzgo-Slavia
Wollersdorf
Frederick Adler
Allied Control Commission
Furstenfeld
Hartberg
Junior Red Cross reaches millions of American youths
About 12,000,000 boys and girls, nearly half the U S school population, belong to the Junior Red Cross. While aiding children in Europe, it also performs important work at home. The youngest Junior in Juneau Alaska, Kaltitan Chetwolf, son of an Indian guide, sends greetings to Juniors nationwide.
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United States
Red Cross
Europe
Kaltitan Chetwolf
Juneau
Alaska
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
An advertisement touts a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims thirty five years of use, bloodborne action, and healing of diseased mucous surfaces. It urges immediate use and includes dubious contact directions and mis-spelled details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Fox
Henry & CO
Toledo, Ohio
Drowetete
Stampede of Wildcatters Reaches Tampico Oil Belt
Stampede of veteran oil men from Oklahoma Texas Wyoming California and even Romania pours into Mexico. Travelers report improved conditions spur new interest along Tampico district and parcels between Linares and Victoria are under lease as fields near proven zones attract buyers.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Mexico
United States
Oklahoma
Wyoming
California
Rumania
Tampico
Linares
Victoria
Despondent sufferers find hope with Chamberlain’s Tablets
Despondent indigestion sufferers often feel recovery is impossible yet many hundreds have been permanently cured by taking Chamberlain’s Tablets. The pills strengthen the stomach and restore natural function enabling people to eat what they crave. If you have not tried them, do so at once.
Ladies Aid Society and W M S Circle Meetings Schedule
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church meets with Mrs. R. L. Woodul at 3 30 pm. Circle A W M S meets with Mrs. A H Camp at 4 30 pm. Circle B W M S meets with Mrs. T C Mann at 8 80. Circle C W M S meets with Mrs. J O Walker at 4 pm Friday. The Blue Birds hold their weekly meeting with Mrs. Alfred Poggenpohl at 4 pm.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
R. L. Woodul
Circle A
A. H. Camp
Circle B
T. C.mann
Circle C. W. M. S
J. O. Walker
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpohl
Burden and burdened road in a sorrowful poem
A reflective poem by John P Stolander recalls a missed chance to help an old man found dead on the road. The speaker confesses the weight of not acting, contrasted with the life lesson learned about responsibility and compassion. General notices report numerous social visits and travel plans among Mrs. and Ms. residents, plus a UT registrar expansion and a military event at the Y M C A with Company B hosting the 37th Infantry featuring a Stunts night.
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37Th Infantry
87Th
Millerand Elected French President in National Assembly
Persailles Sept 23 Alexandre Millerand today was elected president of France by the national assembly in session here He succeeds Deschanel who resigned due to ill health Millerand received 695 votes of 892 The assembly was opened by Leon Bourgeois Millerand received a warm reception entering the hall Born February 10 1859 he was long a key figure in French politics with radical socialist beginnings and a WWI record that boosted his presidency prospects
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Associated Press
Persailles
Alexandre Millévrand
France
National Assembly
Oul Deschanel
M. Millerand
Leon Bourgeois
Senate
Millerand
Alexandre Miller
Arts
Match the President Plan Aims for Cox Roosevelt Victory
George White, chairman of the Democratic national committee, said the committee would raise half a million dollars for a national match the president campaign fund. He urged 1,000 League of Nations supporters to donate 500 each, following President Wilson’s lead to back the Cox Roosevelt ticket and the league.
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Associated Press
New York
George White
Democratic National Committee
League of Nations
Wilson
Cox-Roosevelt
League
Census Revision for Bryan Texas Population Set at 6307
Washington reports the Bryan Texas census revision shows a population of 6307, updated from the earlier figure of 6295. The change reflects revised counts released by census officials and records.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Texas
Miners Return in Hazelton After Evacuation Strike
Preparations were made for a full resumption of operations in the anthracite fields as miners end nearly a month of evacuation strike. The U S Department of Labor promised help to adjust grievances upon return, expected to guide a full response.
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Associated Press
Hazelton
United States Department of Labor
Labor groups clash as Texas port bill opens session
In Austin on Sept 28 F C Goodrich of the Order of Railway Conductors warned the joint session that the port bill would make it a penitentiary offense to express opinions in any Texas port or state location. A Dallas labor telegram urged defeat, was sent to the civil jurisprudence committee, and adjournment followed at 2 PM.
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Texas
Associated Press
Austin
F. C. Goodrich
Order
Goodrich
McNealus
Dallas
Dallas Central Labor Council
Civil Jurisprudence Committee
Senate
Lord Mayor Mac Swiney Weak After Hunger Strike
London reports Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney had a few hours restful sleep but remains very weak with severe head pains. The Irish Self Determination League bulletin confirms he is on the 42nd day of his hunger strike.
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Associated Press
London
Mac Swiney
The
Irish Self-Determination League
Price Reductions Announced by Sears and Montgomery Ward
Chicago press report notes price cuts of 10 to 20 percent on several merchandise lines by Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward. Muslins cambrics sheetings and poplins lead the reductions as of today in a push to lower consumer costs.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sears-Roebuck Company
Montgomery, Ward & Company
Costly grain buys spike as controls loosen
Vienna on September 23 reports partial grain controls lifting prices above official levels. Traders roam rural areas contracting wheat at 3,000 crowns per 100 kilos (220 pounds) while government requisition price stands at 1,000 crowns per 100 kilos. Since wheat is not threshed, trades resemble options.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Protective Works Hearing Aid For Corpus Christi Storms
Port Lavaca and Aransas Pass officials visited Corpus Christi to study protective measures. State aid in the form of county tax remissions funds bonds for improvements. Corpus Christi builds a breakwater costing 4.6 million dollars, with bonds supported by state taxes in Nueces County for 20 years.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Port Lavaca
Aransas Pass
Nueces County
Balance To Credit In Nueces County Cotton Trade
Corpus Christi Texas September 23 Farmers in Nueces county show little effect from the overall difficult Texas cotton situation. Bankers report all have been paid and farmers hold a comfortable balance. County cotton output exceeds prior records with a full harvest expected by month end. Specialists from Texas A and M College advocate planting only long staple cotton next season for premium market prices.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Nueces County
Texas A. and
M. College
Marriages Reported in Laredo County Clerk Record
The Times lists several marriage licenses issued since the last report in Laredo. Couples include Jose E. Garcia with Mrs. Josefing Garcia, Estanislado Martinez with Mrs. Fermina Vda. de Martinez, Benjamin Chaos with Mrs. Luisa Perez y Fernandez, Margarito Garcia with Miss Simona Campos, and Epitasio Thanez with Miss Tomasa Valenzuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Laredo
Times
Jose E. Garcia
Josefing Garcia
Estanislado Martinez
Fermina Vda. de Martinez
Benjamin Chaos
Luisa Perez Y Fernadez
Margarito Garcia
Simona Campos
Epitasio Thanez
Tomasa Valenzuela
Dallas Murder Docket Set For October to November Hearings
Dallas Texas September 23 Fifteen murder trials have been scheduled for hearing in Dallas from October 4 to November 8 under indictments. District Attorney J Willis Pierson said he will work to clear the docket before successor Mary Hughes assumes office.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
J. Willis Pierson
Mary Hughes
Dynamite Found On Brooklyn Elevated Platform
Police report a package of dynamite was found on the Reed Avenue elevated platform in Brooklyn as investigators pursue leads from the Wall Street blast. A tag from a Wall Street horse cart death claim ties to an 1918 certificate for the Reid ace crew company of Brooklyn. Separate reports note 159 pounds of dynamite stolen September 6 from Aetna explosives warehouses in Lambert, Illinois.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Reed Avenue
Brooklyn
Reid Ace Crew Company
Ilinois
Chicago
Department of Justice
Aetna Explosives Company
Lambert
Inols
Alabama Negroes Accused of Crime Poison
Greenville Ala Sept 23 Five Negroes Joe Washington Jessie Mc Chantico Texana McChantico Katie Mae Saunders and Less Goldsmith are under arrest on suspicion of poisoning 24 hotel guests Tuesday night Investigators found arsenic in the biscuits and a package of rat poison at one suspect’s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Greenville
Ala
Joe Washington
Jessie McChantico
Texana McChantico
Katie Mae Saunders
Less Goldsmith
Publicity Improves Denison Food Sanitation Signage
Denison Texas September 23 Publicity is reducing unsanitary conditions in Denison stores handling food, more effective than the city sanitary engineer system. A posted percentage ranking of 180 concerns shows the average standing has risen several points since the program began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
Hac
American businessmen flood into Mexico to boost trade
R. F P. Lange of San Antonio says hundreds of American business men are entering Mexico to meet merchants and learn business methods as trade relations expand. He notes improving stability, normal train service, and rail schedules across the republic, urging visits to prospective customers to capture Mexican trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Mexico
R. F P. Lange
Rairoads
The
Republic
Municipal Movies Plan In Vienna Talks
Vienna authorities negotiate with a German producer to run municipally owned cinemas without licenses. The plan envisions city partial ownership after recovering a portion of the investment and eventual full buyout of the concern.
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Associated Press
Vienna
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Monterrey
R. W. Happle
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Merl O'Keefe
A. C. Hamilton
Shelby J. Theriot
Mexico City
Fred Kingsley
Kathryn
H. G. DaCamara
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Mr. Stucky
R. B. Lee
Baby
San Marcos
Miss Box
FE. H. Buenz
Lloyd Zupann
Flatonia
L. W. Brad
John Klaser
Rockport
Chas. Lang
Refugio Bortoni de Ferrara
George Winch
Canada
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Josephine Leyendecker
Maurice Sanders
University of Texas
Max Fichtenbaum
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Scribe
Cox
Alabama
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